BC 2 Update

[Chriss-FIN-]

Ok, i thinked to start update thread as i think we dont have that one yet, and there is updates coming so fast so maybe we could add them here..


R9 (server side) changelog below:

· admin.say command implemented
- the output currently looks a bit funky on the game client, like so: Player: [Server]: <text>
but with the next game client it will look like: Server: <text>

· admin.yell to squad has changed (you need to specify both team and squad)

· squad numbering has changed – the “no squad” squad has ID 0, and real squads are 1 and up.

· Autobalance improved, it shuffles people both during and between rounds now, and does a better job. No way to turn it off via admin interface yet I think.

· mapList* commands reworked

· banList* commands reworked

· listPlayers command added

· admin.listPlayers command reworked (GUID, kills, deaths, ping and score added)

· Players have non-PB GUIDs now (these are distinct from PB GUIDs)

· onChat event reworked
- now it specifies target player subset as well
- shows text before profanity filtering
- client-originated chat messages starting with “/” make it to the server, and broadcast via onChat, but are not broadcast to other game clients
- use “/!<command>” if you want to be able to send commands to your homemade rcon tools without showing the commands to other players

· player.onAuthenticated added (it’s triggered when a player receives GUID)

· player.onSquadChange, player.onTeamChange implemented

· Couple of crash fixes

· Support for “region” setting

[XxXButcher]

send commands to your homemade rcon tools

this looks to me as if they never planned to bring out a working rcon and just shove the work to the players :cp:

[Dax]

Time to re write some of the admin tool :)

[Jiddo]

this looks to me as if they never planned to bring out a working rcon and just shove the work to the players :cp:

That has been known for a while now. The announced that here:
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/02/05/remote-administration-interface-for-bfbc2-pc.aspx

[Chriss-FIN-]

Hmm, quite lot stuff at next updates :) Lots of good stuff too...

here is the R7 client changelist:

MP – New Server browser
MP – Added 15 second spawn timer for Conquest/Rush gamemodes at the start of round to prevent high end machines getting the upper hand before other machines load in.
MP – Crash fixes relating to ALT+TAB at different times throughout the game
MP – Hang fix when trying to connect to a full server multiple times
MP – Deletion of soldiers now possible through the account pages in game
MP – Removed screen flash during loading
MP – Added support for colour blind players
MP – Fixed crashes relating to faulty server banners
MP – Servers closing during connection no longer cause the client to hang
MP – Auto team swap reflects correctly in the scoreboard
MP – Fixed scoreboards when switching teams before spawning
MP – Rush scoreboards fixed
MP – Veteran ranks no longer display as “12”
MP – Isla Innocentes MCOM building fixed where knifing the fence would destroy the building
MP – Logout/Login button correctly reflects the player status
MP – Added minimum number of players needed to start a round (you can still start playing and take objectives but you won't get any score until 4 or more players join the server)
MP – Isla Inocentes welcome message on the loading screen now fits the text box area
MP – Reduced the brightness in Russian vehicles
MP – Medic gadgets now display correctly if the defib is not unlocked
MP – Server filter options are remembered
MP – Punkbuster filter now works as intended
MP – Scroll bar no longer overlays the Join Server button in the friends list panel
MP – CANCEL server refresh is implemented
MP – Zooming in on a friendly using the SAIGA no longer causes the crosshair to disappear
MP – The chat no longer displays the incorrect player name when appearing
MP – FoV switches to the default value of 55 when entering vehicles to prevent graphical glitches caused by wider FoV settings. The custom FoV returns when exiting vehicles.
MP – FoV no longer causes the UAV station to rotate
MP – Fix to correctly display the unlock progression at the end of round
MP – Chat functionality will no longer freeze after writing a partial message at the end of round
MP – One account can no longer connect to the same server multiple times
MP – Squad Death Match is correctly named during loading
MP – Server browser no longer gets a bad FPS when filtering Conquest
MP – Server info banners correctly clear between displays
MP – Setting display settings which the system hardware can not handle no longer makes the game unusable
MP – Correct camera collision for vehicles' heavy machine gun
MP – Game no longer crashes if the player sends a message in the loading screen
MP – Trying to join a full server no longer causes the game to hang on Please Wait message
MP – Most server filter options are remembered it doesn't remember the setting in dropdowns
MP – Kit/gadget loadout saved between sessions
MP – Window on static guns is now transparent on DirectX 9 systems
SP – Fixed crashes when patching and trying to resume a campaign (there is now a message that you need to re-play the latest mission from the beginning)
SP – Fixed a crash after the “Upriver” mission end cinematic
SP – Supply create at “Resupply at Flynn’s create” objective now supplies weapon ammo
SP – Hang fix when reaching the objective “Destroy Enemy Zu23”
SP – Fixed hang after “Storm Cockpit” objective
SP – Changed melee attack raycast to be detailed
SP – Game no longer crashes when transitioning between SP_03B to SP_04A when installed in Polish
SP – Game no longer crashes when killed by the first two enemies in the trenches on SP_01 when installed in Italian
SP – Updating to R7 will invalidate your single player save game. If you update you will need to play your last mission from the start. If you do not update you will not be able to play multiplayer.

Here is the R10 Server changelist:
Punkbuster is required ON for ranked servers
Ranked servers cannot be started with a password
Autobalance message goes to text-chat instead of in the middle of the screen
Added weapon balance tweaks to a number of weapons – we are eagerly awaiting feedback!


Edit: From Dice: "Our current plan is to allow Steam to test the patch tonight and all being well we will look to release R7 client and R10 servers on Wednesday morning European time"

[Kharak]

awesome news!!! :)

All news except the Weapon tweaking.. I don´t like it when they change weapons which I´ve gotten used to *cough 870... *cough..

[GUEST]

Great, high end machines grrr lolz

Lets hope team balance works now.

MP – Kit/gadget loadout saved between sessions :good3:

[Pez]

"Window on static guns is now transparent on DirectX 9 systems"

Wohoooo i will finally be able to use that one :D

[GUEST]

Patch news :)


Bad Company 2 Patch Release Times
Tuesday, 20 April, 2010 at 15:26 PSTs

DICE's Mikael Kalms posted on the EA UK Forums that the upcoming Bad Company 2 patch has passed QA testing. Servers will be taken down at 9am (GMT +2) Wednesday, April 21 and should be back up by 11:59am (GMT +2).

Time Zone Conversions
11:59am GMT +2
2:59am PDT
4:59am CDT
5:59am EDT
Other Time Zones
All versions of the game client have passed QA now.

All game servers will be taken down for updates on Wednesday Apr 21st, at 09:00AM (GMT+2). They should all be back by 11:59AM (GMT+2).

During this time window, we will also release the new game client.

Check back after 11:59AM (GMT+2), and try out the new game client!

[GUEST]

I have just patched mine from 523648 to new version 529843 which took around 5 mins.

So far I cannot connect to any servers as expected. I can see a few changes in the server browser menu's, new icons and full server names etc. looks better. :good2:

[Chriss-FIN-]

Well, it didnt take long, weapon changes revealed :)


As requested by the community, here is the exhaustive all inclusive changelist of all balance updates made in the R10 Server update for PC.

Increased the base range of all Automatic and Semiautomatic weapons for more consistent close range combat.
Slightly increased the damage of Semiautomatic rifles over long range for more consistent damage output.

Increased the zoomed burst accuracy of LMGs and decreased LMG accuracy when moving to reduce LMG run and gun.
Decreased the base damage of the M60 and XM8 LMGs to bring them in line with the other LMG damage values.
Decreased the damage of the PKM over long range to balance it with other LMGs.
Increased the base damage of the Type88 LMG to balance it with other LMGs.

Slightly reduced the base damage of the M16 and G3 to balance the increased range.
Slightly increased the damage of the AEK971, F2000, AN94, and AUG over long range to balance them with other Assault Rifles.

Reduced the lethal blast range of the 40mm grenade and M2CG to highlight their role as a secondary weapon against infantry.
Slightly Reduced the max range of the 40mm shotgun to balance it with other shotguns.
Slightly increased the base damage of shotgun rounds and reduced their range to clarify ideal shotgun combat distance.

Reduced the base damage of the PP2000 to balance the increased range.
Increased the damage of the 9A91 over long range to balance its lower magazine size.

Increased the damage and range of the M9, M93 pistols to make them more desirable as a secondary weapon.
Increased the range of the MP443 pistol to make it more desirable as a secondary weapon.
Increased the damage of the MP412 over long range to balance its low rate of fire.
Slightly reduced the rate of fire of the M1911 pistol to balance it with other pistols.

Increased the repair and overheat speeds of the Power Tool. Now overheats sooner but repairs the same amount before overheating.
Increased the maximum number of Motion Sensors that can be carried from 2 to 3 and increased the speed which new sensors are acquired from ammo boxes.
Significantly increased the speed of the Tracer Dart projectile to make it more effective against airborne targets.
Increased the reload time of the Mortar Strike and reduced the damage it does to heavily armored vehicles.
Decreased the range of Bolt Action Sniper and Pump Shotgun Slug rounds when using Magnum Ammo for better Kit Balance, especially in Hardcore.
Slightly increased the Health of soldiers in Hardcore for better Kit Balance.

Increased the benefit from the Medkit Heal+ specialization to make it more desirable as a Specialization.
Decreased the benefit from Vehicle Reload Speed to balance it against other Vehicle Specializations.
Slightly decreased the benefit from accuracy specializations to balance the changes to range and accuracy tweaks.


Fixed a bug where the BMD3 would take extra damage to the front armor.
Reduced the explosive damage from Attack Helicopter cannons.
Increased the damage of AA guns against all targets. The AA gun should be much more effective against infantry on Port Valdez.

These changes will eventually make their way to the 360 and PS3 as we work with our partners Microsoft and Sony to continue to support BFBC2 on all platforms.

With <3, Demize99.

Source -> http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/04/21/ch-ch-ch-changes.aspx

[Kharak]

noooooo! My lovely 870... :cry:

[XxXButcher]

Slightly increased the base damage of shotgun rounds and reduced their range to clarify ideal shotgun combat distance.
Decreased the range of Pump Shotgun Slug rounds when using Magnum Ammo for better Kit Balance, especially in Hardcore.

but but but... :cry:
I needed it for sniping :cry:
though: short range = even more damage :muahaha:

[Chriss-FIN-]

New server side patch has been released R11... not much new this time.

Favourites lists
If you have ANY R10 servers in your favourites list you will continue to get the bug where they all appear as the top R10 server. We will be making sure all providers update R10 servers to R11.

Squad Death Match and Squad Rush showing as Hardcore
Neither of these game modes will force Hardcore to be shown anymore.

[Kharak]

Thanks for the news Chriss!

[Chriss-FIN-]

Ooook, next update is coming -> Client R8 / Server R12, looks good :) Seems to be lot of nice updates and new features...


Below straigh quote from Dice's mail:

We will perform another synchronized client/server update. It is expected to take place early next week.

The client update will be roughly 500MB in size.


Changelog:

Server - Some potential sources for lag/rubberbanding have been eliminated
Server - The old reserved slots has been replaced by a kick-on-demand system like in BF2
Server - Log file for server admins: all remote admin interface commands/events are logged
Server - Log file for server admins: major server events + all chat messages are logged
Server - Idle kick is controllable
Server - Profanity filter can be disabled
Server - Teamkill-kick system is controllable
Server - Ticket counts and bleed rate are controllable per-level
Server - Infantry only mode available per-level
Server - Initial spawn delay and respawn delay are adjustable
Server - Server description can be up to 400 characters, and use "|" for line breaks
Server - Banlist can contain up to 10.000 entries
Server - reduced latency in packet handling

Admin Interface - fixed the player.onKill spam that occasionally happened
Admin Interface - ensured that player.onJoin events always report the player name
Admin Interface - events triggered when people spawn
Admin Interface - much more info on kills
Admin Interface - detailed stats are reported at end-of-round

Gameplay - Various minor level bugfixes
Gameplay - Helicopter handling has been tweaked
Gameplay - Weapon tweaks have been implemented based on PC public feedback
Gameplay - Fixed technical hang when a crate was armed outside of the combat area
Gameplay - "Victory is near" message was shown for the wrong team on Valparaíso, this has been fixed
Gameplay - Countermeasures can be fired when driving a helicopter
Gameplay - The brightness of the pilot view in the Russian helicopter has been reduced
Gameplay - Advanced Spotting scope works better
Gameplay - Knifing people in the back works again (we backed out the change that we had done for Server R11)

Server Browser - Servers are sorted into 3 categories: Normal, Modified, Hardcore depending on their settings
Server Browser – Added support for retrieving update progress
Server Browser - Now refreshes information
Server Browser - Join queue system when attempting to join a full server
Server Browser - all settings are automatically saved between sessions
Server Browser - Pings are sent via an alternate mechanism, which should work for non-Administrator users as well

Client - Fixed DX9 issue, which likely caused graphics glitches and perhaps crashes
Client - Fixed some crashes
Client - Toggle/hold crouch is user controllable
Client - Toggle/hold zoom is user controllable
Client - Vsync bugfixed for DX10/DX11
Client - Rewritten how settings are written to disk; this should reduce/eliminate the spawn lag
Client - Fixed bug where a player could join a server before the stats has been downloaded causing faulty stats in "EOR- unlock progression"-screen
Client - New chat system allows chatting when dead (but not during end of round) and keeps a 100 lines log
Client - Improved Play Now functionality
Client - Removed K/D ratio and Skill Level filters in the leaderboards
Client - Any points you get while being dead will be added to your score
Client - Reduced negative mouse acceleration
Client - More informative disconnection/kick reasons

Manual, for server administrators: http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bf...inistrator.zip

Source -> http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/bc2-pc-service-update/1088496-client-r8-server-r12-qa.html#post14812484

[Speedstar1776]

Gameplay - Knifing people in the back works again (we backed out the change that we had done for Server R11)[/url]

loooooooooooooooooool, stupid EA/DICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
now i know why i cant knife the noobletzzzz!!!!!!!!!

[Kharak]

A lot of good fixes. I am very excited for the rubberband lag fix... I´ve been having that since the game came out :good1:

[OFERIKOLA]

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/bc2-pc-service-update/1088496-client-r8-server-r12-qa.html

***edited by Speedstar***: moved this post after your request, deleted the other thread

[Chriss-FIN-]

I like these updates:
Client - Any points you get while being dead will be added to your score
Server Browser - Join queue system when attempting to join a full server


and whats this ? Gameplay - Countermeasures can be fired when driving a helicopter . Flares maybe ?

[Kharak]

I like these updates:
Client - Any points you get while being dead will be added to your score
Server Browser - Join queue system when attempting to join a full server


and whats this ? Gameplay - Countermeasures can be fired when driving a helicopter . Flares maybe ?

I would most definately think flares... or Active Defence :P

[kurk_will_mutiny]

I'm impressed with the support this game is getting. They're not ****ing around are they.

[Dax]

from baza's twitter

Yeah, last minute issues. SPECACT on PC will be available after the patch comes out. Current aim is next week for the patch.

[GUEST]

Any idea of the release time for this patch?

I somehow expected it Tuesday 11th May but it didn't come ;)

[Dax]

Any idea of the release time for this patch?

I somehow expected it Tuesday 11th May but it didn't come ;)

My quote was taken from like yesterday or something, so its current ETA is this next week.

[Dax]

No BFBC2 PC patch today. QA has another version to test that Mikael made over the weekend. More updates to follow as I get them.
about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck

An update from this morning

[Kharak]

but this was supposed to be released last week, right?

[Chriss-FIN-]

Not sure will the new map (Conquest on "Nelson Bay") come with update, but anyway... leaked information :D
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1126314-new-maps.html
http://32bita.ws/b/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/1.png

[Chriss-FIN-]

Baza twitter news from yesterday:
QA found different problems with the PC patch regarding the servers this time :( Back to work...

[Kharak]

:cry:

[Raven]

:( :cry: :suicide1:

[Kharak]

Yeah I´m gonna buy the the dvd´s. It´s very funny.

[Speedstar1776]

aaaaammm.... i think you are in the wrong thread :D

if its right, delete my post and move yours :D

[Leedaykatze]

each one is unique, each stood still is, before running away to

[GUEST]

Lost, is what i'm feeling in this thread :crazy:

[Kharak]

lol I´m sitting on a friends lap top.. :P It does not work too well :P

keeps going back in the browser.

That thread was meant to go be in IT Crowd thread :P

[XxXButcher]

each one is unique, each stood still is, before running away to

ask me before you use the english translator lmao...
sounds like master yoda

but what he wanted to say was:
Better wait longer or you get a buggy crap

[Kharak]

loool

[Rozonus]

They must have created a lot of new bugs if they have to delay the patch by a month!

[Kharak]

This patch reminds me of my car..

I fix one thing and by fixing that thing, 2 other things get broken :P

[GUEST]

This patch reminds me of my car..

I fix one thing and by fixing that thing, 2 other things get broken :P


Yes, I think you hit the nail on the head m8y. Ask yourself why tho ;)

[Kharak]

I know why :P My car is old. And old cars break down :)

[GUEST]

I know why :P My car is old. And old cars break down :)

I was referring to the patch issues hehe ;)

[Kharak]

hehe :P I´m too focused on my car´s issues

[Chriss-FIN-]

Some transport side strike at Romania -> QA testing of patch delayed, because people cannot get to work... and its not a joke....
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1140108-quick-update.html

[Chriss-FIN-]

Sooo there is coming new maps :D Ok, maybe not new maps, but new game modes to old maps...

"Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Map Pack 3 launches this week for all VIP members. Check the details and video on the blog -"
http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-E06LXreqM&feature=player_embedded
PC will get the maps available for all players after the release of the next update without the need for a VIP code.
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/06/07/battlefield-bad-company-2-vip-map-pack-3.aspx

[Rozonus]

There's an M14 EBR in that video with a scope on it! Is that a new feature of the next patch? Last time I checked, I couldn't put scopes on any of the common pool weapons.

[Speedstar1776]

There's an M14 EBR in that video with a scope on it! Is that a new feature of the next patch? Last time I checked, I couldn't put scopes on any of the common pool weapons.

its since the release of BC2 for Xbox360 and PS3 i think, i saw the M95 with a reddot scope i a video (i cant find the video, it was one of the first BC2 videos)

[Kharak]

He´s referring to the M14 Mod rifle and the other ones. Such as the G3, M1 Garand and what others there are. In the video that Chriss posted you see the M14 with a Red dot or 4x Scope can´t remember. Just imagine how efficient the M14 and M1 Garand will be with scopes :P

[Rozonus]

Yeah, I've used my M95 with a red dot sight :P

Hopefully the PC patch will let us attach scopes to our M14's!

[Chriss-FIN-]

As the update has delayed so much, they have updated the change log
Client R8 / Server R12


Edit: As you noticed this patch didn't release on time and we are currently fixing some crashes on some maps which has been found by QA. Once we have a new release date I'll update this post and probably make more posts about the new release date.

We will perform another synchronized client/server update.

The client update will be roughly 500MB in size.


Changelog:

Server - Some potential sources for lag/rubberbanding have been eliminated
Server - The old reserved slots has been replaced by a kick-on-demand system like in BF2
Server - Log file for server admins: all remote admin interface commands/events are logged
Server - Log file for server admins: major server events + all chat messages are logged
Server - Idle kick is controllable
Server - Profanity filter can be disabled
Server - Teamkill-kick system is controllable
Server - Ticket counts and bleed rate are controllable per-level
Server - Infantry only mode available per-level
Server - Initial spawn delay and respawn delay are adjustable
Server - Server description can be up to 400 characters, and use "|" for line breaks
Server - Banlist can contain up to 10.000 entries
Server - reduced latency in packet handling

Admin Interface - fixed the player.onKill spam that occasionally happened
Admin Interface - ensured that player.onJoin events always report the player name
Admin Interface - events triggered when people spawn
Admin Interface - much more info on kills
Admin Interface - detailed stats are reported at end-of-round

Gameplay - Various minor level bugfixes
Gameplay - Helicopter handling has been tweaked
Gameplay - Weapon tweaks have been implemented based on PC public feedback
Gameplay - Tracer dart gun speed has been changed from 300 m/s to 200 m/s
Gameplay - Fixed technical hang when a crate was armed outside of the combat area
Gameplay - "Victory is near" message was shown for the wrong team on Valparaíso, this has been fixed
Gameplay - Countermeasures can be fired when driving a helicopter
Gameplay - The brightness of the pilot view in the Russian helicopter has been reduced
Gameplay - Advanced Spotting scope works better
Gameplay - Knifing people in the back works again (we backed out the change that we had done for Server R11)
Gameplay - Hit box for moving targets expands based on the speed of the targets movement
Gameplay - G36 now has crosshair when in Hardcore mode

Server Browser - Servers are sorted into 3 categories: Normal, Modified, Hardcore depending on their settings
Server Browser – Added support for retrieving update progress
Server Browser - Now refreshes information
Server Browser - Join queue system when attempting to join a full server
Server Browser - All settings are automatically saved between sessions
Server Browser - Pings are sent via an alternate mechanism, which should work for non-Administrator users as well

Client - Fixed DX9 issue, which likely caused graphics glitches and perhaps crashes
Client - Fixed some crashes
Client - Toggle/hold crouch is user controllable
Client - Toggle/hold zoom is user controllable
Client - Vsync bugfixed for DX10/DX11
Client - Rewritten how settings are written to disk; this should reduce/eliminate the spawn lag
Client - Fixed bug where a player could join a server before the stats has been downloaded causing faulty stats in "EOR- unlock progression"-screen
Client - New chat system allows chatting when dead (but not during end of round) and keeps a 100 lines log
Client - Improved Play Now functionality
Client - Removed K/D ratio and Skill Level filters in the leaderboards
Client - Any points you get while being dead will be added to your score
Client - Reduced negative mouse acceleration
Client - Increased health on the Cobra to match other vehicles
Client - More informative disconnection/kick reasons
Client - Support for SPECACT kits in all game modes
Client - Support for Map Packs so PC gets future VIP maps at the same time as consoles


Manual, for server administrators: http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bf...inistrator.zip


Source http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/bc2-pc-service-update/1088496-client-r8-server-r12-qa.html

[Kharak]

Can you update us on when they get a release date ? :)

[Chriss-FIN-]

Can you update us on when they get a release date ? :)

:gypsie:
There is no updated news on the BFBC2 PC patch. Still working on it. about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
Bazajaytee

[Kharak]

I meant when you get it ;) You are good at keeping tracks of these things :P

[Chriss-FIN-]

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1174795-patch-release.html

and

http://twitter.com/Bazajaytee/status/16483668942
"Good news, the EA version of the new patch works as expected. Now to pass it over for STEAM testing. Wednesday release is looking good."

:D

[Speedstar1776]

:no: spectac :cry:

[kurk_will_mutiny]

Gameplay - Hit box for moving targets expands based on the speed of the targets movement

??

[Hunt3rW0lf]

Gameplay - Hit box for moving targets expands based on the speed of the targets movement

??

I hope it doesn't expand in ever direction... otherwise helicopters or quad bikes are screwed....

[Chriss-FIN-]

Gameplay - Hit box for moving targets expands based on the speed of the targets movement

??

This one have been othet FPS too earlier... but dig more info when om sober :)

[Kharak]

Hitbox fix while crouching and strafing... It´s ****ing hard to hit someone when they are doing that

[Chriss-FIN-]

This one have been othet FPS too earlier... but dig more info when om sober :)

I have lost the thread where dice people discussed about this, but some people are experiencing that box comes behind when enemy is running, so this should fix it

Edit: seems that mentioned thread has been moved/deleted

[Chriss-FIN-]

Suprise suprise :lol1:

"There will be no PC patch this week, Kalms is on the case.This pushes our release to Monday next week as long as all goes well with QA/Steam
about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck
.Bazajaytee"
http://twitter.com/Bazajaytee/status/16780894152

[Marcellus089]

After a lot of trials and tribulations, all versions of the game client has now completed QA successfully.
We will do no more testing on it.

All game servers will need to be taken down for updates. The maintenance period starts on Wednesday Jun 30th at 07:00AM (GMT+2). Most of them should be back up by 11:00AM (GMT+2).

During this time window, we will also release the new game client.

Check back after 11:00AM (GMT+2), and try out the new game client!

------------------

The client patch is approximately 890MB large. The list of changes is pretty much the same as is listed here. I'm going to write a post which explains some of the background behind the delays later tonight.

Source (http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/bc2-pc-service-update/1196780-client-r8-server-r15-release-info.html)

Finally!

[SorryGuys]

ohhhhhhhh good news...thanks Marcellus

[Rozonus]

YAAAAAAY!

http://discopantsandhaircuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/kermit.gif

[Dax]

hmm, this was first announced as server R12, where the heck did R12, 13 and 14 go :wacko:

[Speedstar1776]

We are happy to announce the release of the new patch on June 30th.



All game servers will need to be taken down for updates. The maintenance period starts on Wednesday Jun 30th at 07:00AM (GMT+2). Most of them should be back up by 11:00AM (GMT+2).

During this time window, we will also release the new game client. Check back after 11:00AM (GMT+2), and try out the new game client!



The complete changelog can be found on:

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/bc2-pc-service-update/1088496-client-r8-server-r12-qa.html





Changelog:

Server - Some potential sources for lag/rubberbanding have been eliminated
Server - The old reserved slots has been replaced by a kick-on-demand system like in BF2
Server - Log file for server admins: all remote admin interface commands/events are logged
Server - Log file for server admins: major server events + all chat messages are logged
Server - Idle kick is controllable
Server - Profanity filter can be disabled
Server - Teamkill-kick system is controllable
Server - Ticket counts and bleed rate are controllable per-level
Server - Infantry only mode available per-level
Server - Initial spawn delay and respawn delay are adjustable
Server - Server description can be up to 400 characters, and use "|" for line breaks
Server - Banlist can contain up to 10.000 entries
Server - reduced latency in packet handling

Admin Interface - fixed the player.onKill spam that occasionally happened
Admin Interface - ensured that player.onJoin events always report the player name
Admin Interface - events triggered when people spawn
Admin Interface - much more info on kills
Admin Interface - detailed stats are reported at end-of-round

Gameplay - Various minor level bugfixes
Gameplay - Helicopter handling has been tweaked
Gameplay - Weapon tweaks have been implemented based on PC public feedback
Gameplay - Tracer dart gun speed has been changed from 300 m/s to 200 m/s
Gameplay - Fixed technical hang when a crate was armed outside of the combat area
Gameplay - "Victory is near" message was shown for the wrong team on Valparaíso, this has been fixed
Gameplay - Countermeasures can be fired when driving a helicopter
Gameplay - The brightness of the pilot view in the Russian helicopter has been reduced
Gameplay - Advanced Spotting scope works better
Gameplay - Knifing people in the back works again (we backed out the change that we had done for Server R11)
Gameplay - Hit box for moving targets expands based on the speed of the targets movement
Gameplay - G36 now has crosshair when in Hardcore mode

Server Browser - Servers are sorted into 3 categories: Normal, Modified, Hardcore depending on their settings
Server Browser – Added support for retrieving update progress
Server Browser - Now refreshes information
Server Browser - Join queue system when attempting to join a full server
Server Browser - All settings are automatically saved between sessions
Server Browser - Pings are sent via an alternate mechanism, which should work for non-Administrator users as well

Client - Fixed DX9 issue, which likely caused graphics glitches and perhaps crashes
Client - Fixed some crashes
Client - Toggle/hold crouch is user controllable
Client - Toggle/hold zoom is user controllable
Client - Vsync bugfixed for DX10/DX11
Client - Rewritten how settings are written to disk; this should reduce/eliminate the spawn lag
Client - Fixed bug where a player could join a server before the stats has been downloaded causing faulty stats in "EOR- unlock progression"-screen
Client - New chat system allows chatting when dead (but not during end of round) and keeps a 100 lines log
Client - Improved Play Now functionality
Client - Removed K/D ratio and Skill Level filters in the leaderboards
Client - Any points you get while being dead will be added to your score
Client - Reduced negative mouse acceleration
Client - Increased health on the Cobra to match other vehicles
Client - More informative disconnection/kick reasons
Client - Support for Map Packs so PC gets future VIP maps at the same time as consoles



The Balance tweaks are as followed:

Slightly increased the damage of the UZI at long range.
The AKs74u now has more felt recoil when aiming.
The G3, VSS, and all SemiAutomatic rifles now settle slightly faster between shots when aiming.
The PKM, Type 88LMG, G3, An94, and 40mm shotgun have returned to their former glory.
Increased the damage of the MG3 to bring it in line with the rest of the LMGs.
Fixed a bug where the Saiga12 with slugs would do too much damage at long range.
Fixed a bug where the SVU would do too little damage at long range.
Fixed a bug where M95 rounds would not kill armored targets with headshots.

:bla::bla::bla::bla::bla::bla::bla::bla::bla:

[Kharak]

nooooo... AKs74u... :cry: and SAIGA12 Slugs nooooooooooooo!!! :cry:

They keep ruining the good weapons for me :cry: wææææh...

[Bert]

YAY updating now!!!!

[kurk_will_mutiny]

Damn you 'working from home' people!

[Dax]

so patch is up, servers looking nice today

Had to queue up for rush 4th in line :( 4th!

[Chriss-FIN-]

Isnt there now possibility to make room automatically ?

[Dax]

Isnt there now possibility to make room automatically ?

There is, we will see who gets them, having 50 reserved slots might be a bad idea ;)

[Chriss-FIN-]

There is, we will see who gets them, having 50 reserved slots might be a bad idea ;)

Yeh, i dont mind about queuing and its fair for other players too...
But maybe this could be used as "golden ticket" for a month/week to attract new members, make some competition or something and announce it at loading screen...

[Kharak]

What chriss said!

[Chriss-FIN-]

:D

VIP Map pack 4 has arrived!
-Atacama Desert Rush mode
-Port Valdez Conquest mode
Map pack 4 is already released for consoles and will be released for PC at around 16:00 (GMT+2).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W46HOka4Tu8&feature=player_embedded

whole post -> http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/07/07/new-maps.aspx

[GUEST]

Atacama Desert Rush :cool:

[Dax]

Managed to get the new Squad Deathmatch Map, Nelson Bay up and running.

Having a little trouble getting the new CQ and Rush maps up. Working on it, and I'll get back to you :)

[Dax]

Rush II running Atacama now, feel free to join ;)

Others to follow much later tonight/tomrow I think (faceless ---> football) :)

Edit: Conquest servers done, just waiting for rush to be empty :)

[kurk_will_mutiny]

Come on Germany!

[Rozonus]

Are we ever going to see NEW maps, instead of DICE just re-using the same 5 over and over?

[Kharak]

I´ve only played Atacama of the new maps... I got one word.. "Dust".. and more dust.. I don´t know if my graphics are causing it but it is unbearable for me.. Especially when on defense side. When facing towards the attacking base all I see is white and more white.. Enemy soldiers are standing right in front of me and I cant see ****. Just see a lot of red triangles floating around.

Will try Port Valdez later, hope it´s better ;)

[GUEST]

I´ve only played Atacama of the new maps... I got one word.. "Dust".. and more dust.. I don´t know if my graphics are causing it but it is unbearable for me.. Especially when on defense side. When facing towards the attacking base all I see is white and more white.. Enemy soldiers are standing right in front of me and I cant see ****. Just see a lot of red triangles floating around.

Will try Port Valdez later, hope it´s better ;)

Its how the map is designed

[Kharak]

Its how the map is designed

Ye I figured.. Still a nuisance.

They made it the same way on Laguna Presa (rush). For the defenders on the first section, when they face towards the attacking base they get blinded. But as in Atacama and Presa, the attackers have clear view towards the defenders.

I still find it to be annoying.

But yes, as you said it was designed that way. I just think it´s too extreme on Atacama Desert.

[Dax]

By glaring out the attackers first homebase, it helps to prevent those damned pesky snipers on the defenders baserape ;)

[Kharak]

By glaring out the attackers first homebase, it helps to prevent those damned pesky snipers on the defenders baserape ;)

yeee... but... I think it´s a bit too extreme.. I can´t at all see the end of my own base :P The visibility is like 30-40 meters..

[sababoi99]

maps are horrible on xbox... just baserape and noting else... i really think ea made this game for baserapers :(

[Dax]

maps are horrible on xbox... just baserape and noting else... i really think ea made this game for baserapers :(

Ha! Eat that you console gaming "we dont need dedicated servers" none PC gaming scum :P (no offence of course)

Apologies for the mass console gamer generalization.

[Nari]

Have you turned off Bloom kharak? Might help with the brightness and sand shizzle.

[sababoi99]

Ha! Eat that you console gaming "we dont need dedicated servers" none PC gaming scum :P (no offence of course)

Apologies for the mass console gamer generalization.

none taken :)
but my solution to the problem is flying amongst the birds in my beautiful Apache :)

[Dax]

none taken :)
but my solution to the problem is flying amongst the birds in my beautiful Apache :)

Wait till you meet the new gun I fell in love with.

That new huge chain gun, that fires 1000 rounds of pure awesome a second. Nari seemed to enjoy it ;)

[Nari]

That gun > anything in the sky :(

[sababoi99]

thats why i dont like the new maps.... when you get shot in the tail your chopper spins and they can kill you with like 5 bullets... that thing needs to be nerfed badly, it dosnt even overheat!!

[Dax]

thats why i dont like the new maps.... when you get shot in the tail your chopper spins and they can kill you with like 5 bullets... that thing needs to be nerfed badly, it dosnt even overheat!!

It does on the PC version, but yes, I think a small nerfing is in order, though, what it has in firepower, it definatly lacks in both maneuverability and protection, a fast moving chopper, with a decent gunner, should have no issues

[Nari]

But the Hind is dead slow... They did 'tweak the gunship gameplay' last patch. The apache has gone a lot easier to fly but the hind stays the same (i think). They really need to boost the health on all helicopters and people should stop whining about overpowered gunships. It was never a problem in 2142.

[Dax]

All Servers running all maps now :good2:

[Chriss-FIN-]

New map pack arriving, i also saw conversation about this at chat, but here is more info. This is also confirmed by Dice.

"Map pack #5 is set to be released this Wednesday, July 28th and contains White Pass rush and Nelson Bay conquest. As with the previous map packs, this will be free for players who have entered a VIP code."

And attached few pictures :)


Source -> http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1258165-map-pack-5-week.html

[Kharak]

Chriss I :love: you!

You always bring us good news :)

But... Seriously Dice!! When will we actually get NEW maps not just revisited maps.

[Nari]

Chriss I :love: you!

You always bring us good news :)

But... Seriously Dice!! When will we actually get NEW maps not just revisited maps.

Havent you heard? Actual new content in games have gotten old. Everybody reuses content nowadays :)

[Dax]

DICE have said they will not release any :quote:New:quote: maps until the release of vietnam.

Deal with it, be happy they are converting maps for you, they could just do nothing.....They have already patched this game more times than 2142 and BF2, be happy with what you have.

[Jiddo]

But... Seriously Dice!! When will we actually get NEW maps not just revisited maps.

There are way too many people complaning about that fact. Personally I don't think it's a problem at all. I think that a new game mode for an old map is almost just as much fun as if it was a brand new map. You still have to learn the map all over again, just as if it was new, in order to work out the appropriate tactics for playing it. A boring map in one game mode can turn out to be the best map ever in another game mode.

This strategy for releasing maps also has another advantage - they can release them at a much faster pace. If they were to work on a brand new map it would take them MUCH more time and effort, which they might not want to dedicate to a game that has already been released. Either we could get all existing maps in all game modes, or we could maybe get one brand new map for one game mode at some point in the future. In that case I *MUCH* prefer the new game modes.

[Rozonus]

I understand what you're saying, but I personally get quite bored of playing the same map for more than 1 round (I often quit a server after the first round of a map because I don't want to play it again), so only having 5 map designs in total means that after a short while of playing I'm back on the first map I started on.

I'm not only complaining about DICE here, I think that all shooters should have at least 10 maps but my perfect number would be 20. I don't even care if they are not totally unique, I just want enough different areas to fight in that I can play for a long time and not see the same map twice. I know that means a lot of extra work for the devs, but I would rather wait longer for a game to be released so they can make more maps.

In BC2, I would like to see a mixed mode server where each map is played for only 1 round, the modes swap each round, and the same maps for each mode are not next to each other. That way it would have enough variety to be interesting.

[Dax]

In BC2, I would like to see a mixed mode server where each map is played for only 1 round, the modes swap each round, and the same maps for each mode are not next to each other. That way it would have enough variety to be interesting.

We can run this if we want to

[Rozonus]

True, but I don't know how popular it would be, and BC2 likes to crash a lot for me at the moment so I'm not even sure if I could play on it!

[Chriss-FIN-]

I yesterday tested mixed server (i think it was i3D.net), but sometimes it crashed after the round... but could be the server also and not mixed settings fault.

[Dax]

All Servers running all maps now :good2:

And again, Nelson Bay CQ and White Pass rush now in map rotations :good1:

[Chriss-FIN-]

VIP Map Pack #6 has been released few days ago...
Laguna Presa - Squad Rush
Panama Canal - Squad Deathmatch


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLX8MKYPlBY&feature=player_embedded

I usually never play those game modes, but free stuff is always good :)

source -> http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/08/17/grab-your-vip-map-pack-6-for-bad-company-2.aspx

[Kharak]

Some fixes are coming for Bad Company 2 for PC, people!
Now.. we want to announce these first fixes we have made and let you know that these are just one part of a bigger list of updates that we are going to release very soon. This update will also require server downtime

This is what we can confirm for now:

- One of the Insignia's requiring an unobtainable Bronze star for the tracer dart – requirement removed.

- Hit registration changes brought over from MOH to BC2; several bugfixes, the client<->server send rates have been increased, some of the hitboxes themselves have been changed. This will increase the accuracy of guns, but will not make much of a difference to the knife.

- Removed the blue box behind the chat window.

- The 2-second immunity when spawning/being revived can will now be immediately remove either by firing, zooming, or any movement (move, crouch, jump). Merely looking around will not remove the invulnerability. In essence: If a person moves, he is never invulnerable. ****ing A!!!!

- 3D vision fixed.

Link by Nari.

Hitboxes changed again... Guess we need to learn to aim again..

Source: http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc/1370087-update-bad-company-2-pc.html

[Makaveliz0r]

Let's hope they don`t ruine the game with this update. Truly in the last few days the hit reg has gone wild.

[Kharak]

Let's hope they don`t ruine the game with this update. Truly in the last few days the hit reg has gone wild.

indeed!

and welcome to the community ;)

You should make a "say hi" thread and introduce yourself!

[Kharak]

4 new maps :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/08/oasis-and-harvest-day-heading-for-battlefield-bad-company-2.aspx


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXGGPB-KOjQ

[Chriss-FIN-]

Straight copy paste from next update :)

As the title suggests, there is an update for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 coming for the PS3 platform, and it contains multiple changes to the game. This update is also in preparation for our upcoming VIP Map Pack 7 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam, which explains the size of it.

We are working hard on getting these fixes out for both PC and Xbox 360 as well, so in the coming days, look for updates on those platforms as well.

Sometime tomorrow the update will be deployed and will be downloadable for everyone starting up their PS3. PS3 players might encounter some temporary outages or suffer from lag during the server updates (between GMT 00:01 2010-11-24 and GMT 00:01 2010-11-25).

Here is a complete list of all the fixes in this update:
- Acog and Red dot scope now equippable on MK-14 and G3.
- Fixed a bug on PC where the G3 would do less damage than intended.
- Reduced VADS push back and damage to balance it with the ZU23.
- Fixed a bug where Vehicle Countermeasures would fail to remove tracer darts at high speed.
- Reduced the reload time for Vehicle Countermeasures.
- Slightly increased the AT4's damage vs armor to emphasize its anti vehicle role while keeping it balanced vs armor.
- Increased the AT4’s top speed and acceleration so users spend less time exposed when firing.
- Increased the AT4's splash damage so it competes with other AT weapons vs infantry. The AT4 still has the least splash damage of all AT weapons.
- Reduced the splash damage of the Carl Gustav to bring it in line with other explosive weapons. The Carl Gustav still has the most splash damage of all AT weapons.
- Increased the 1 shot kill range of the M95 body shot to counter its lower rate of fire.
- Fixed a bug with the SVU that gave it better close range damage than other semi auto weapons.
- Reduced all weapon damage to the MCOM by 50%.
- Fixed a C4 vs MCOM exploit on Atacama Desert.
- Fixed a bug with FOV when aiming the M1911.
- Lowered the close range damage of the AN94 to highlight its long range role.
- Increased the accuracy of the F2000 on the move to highlight its role as a mobile AR.
- Increased the close range damage of the shotguns to give them a greater advantage vs slugs.
- Slightly lowered the damage of the M60 to balance its accuracy advantage vs other LMGs.
- Slightly lowered the damage of the MG3 at close range to balance it with other high rate of fire weapons.
- Slightly increased the damage of the UH6

If you have any questions regarding the patch, feel free to contact me on my Twitter.

Peace!

Source: http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/23/update-for-battlefield-bad-company-2-ps3.aspx##

[Kharak]

Isnt this the same patch all over again? Except for some few changes?

[Dax]

Isnt this the same patch all over again? Except for some few changes?

Thats a PS3 patch ;)

[Chriss-FIN-]

Thats a PS3 patch ;)

And for PC and XBOX later...
But anyway, what do you think could next map pack come next Thursday ? Isn't it a harvest day in america and there is map harvest day in map pack :D

[Dax]

And for PC and XBOX later...
But anyway, what do you think could next map pack come next Thursday ? Isn't it a harvest day in america and there is map harvest day in map pack :D

Chriss is getting the idea :)

I just meant that the changelog was for the PS3, we have already had most of that update. For us its just going to be new maps and vietnam prep

[Chriss-FIN-]

Oh..new vids from map pack also... i must say those looks quite big :)

Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Harvest Day Map footage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC1wDkA3ow4

Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Heavy Metal Map drive-through

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdqYBZma0oY

[SorryGuys]

the first one remember me VERDUN in 2142...dont ask me why :)

the second is not a map is a golf course!!!!!:haha3:

[DoomDom]

looks great ;)

[Kharak]

Video removed...........................

[Dax]

Video removed...........................

they were unofficial vids, from a stolen patch ;)

[GUEST]

Some info about todays 2.6GB patch (2.6gb!!)

:link: http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/11/30/2-6-gigabyte-battlefield-bad-company-2-patch-incoming/



The latest update for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will prepare the game for the release of VIP Map Pack 7 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam, due out later this year
The huge 2.6 Gigabyte patch also adds a few basic fixes, listed below. You’ll find the full patch notes over at the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 blog.
Acog and Red dot scope now equippable on MK-14 and G3.
Fixed an issue where the Bullet Tracers wouldn’t display
Fixed an issue where Play Now wouldn’t work
Added Ticket Count for Conquest end of round.
Added the server info to the objectives screen.

The patch suggests that the free Map Pack 7 update could be out very soon. The map pack will bring popular Battlefield: Bad Company maps like Oasis and Harvest Day to Bad Company 2.

[OFERIKOLA]

I`m allready playing with this , and it is nice o see the X4 scope on the G3.
I guess that the new maps are also included here, but need to be remote activated.
also prepaid for the PC-Specact extra (5 Euro), but I still can`t get the camoflaged guns to work.
this is the ling for the Specact : http://eastore.ea.com/DRHM/store?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=eaemea&Locale=en_IE&Env=BASE&productID=192365600

[Makaveliz0r]

I hope they fixed hit reg.. I'm still downloading the patch .

[rulfish]

yeah i hope it at least better now ive completed the dl hope its better now

[OFERIKOLA]

Hey guys,
For some reason the new update for BF BC II also causes problames with PBBANS.
I paid for the Spectact thingi, and today I got banned for "PBHACK" ?!?!?
and for the last hour more then 100 people got banned on BF BCII for the same reason..
I guess they are having problames with the new version. I bet it is only for th guys that have the new Spectact kit.

[Viking[FIN]]

Hey guys,
For some reason the new update for BF BC II also causes problames with PBBANS.
I paid for the Spectact thingi, and today I got banned for "PBHACK" ?!?!?
and for the last hour more then 100 people got banned on BF BCII for the same reason..
I guess they are having problames with the new version. I bet it is only for th guys that have the new Spectact kit.

I bought Specact kit also and can't get the weapons work. I don't see them in the weapons selection. Didn't get pbbans yet...

[OFERIKOLA]

I thought it had something to do with the Spectact kit... maybe not...
Look at Pbbans, last 1 hour 100 BF BC II bans!!
last 30 days 1290 BF BC II BANS - last 24 hours around 600 BF BC II bans !!! half a month in one day ??
nice one PB.
now I di appel that.. lets see how this folds.

[rulfish]

ive got the specact kit it works fine for me both for skin on the soldier and the weapons and no pbbans problem ether

[Viking[FIN]]

ive got the specact kit it works fine for me both for skin on the soldier and the weapons and no pbbans problem ether

BTW, is that new special-suit on only when you use that camo-skinned weapon?

[rulfish]

no you can pick if you wont the special suit and use a normal weapon for that kit or the special weapon to wich is the last weapon on all kits as m95 and you can also use the normal one in the special suit and you can also use normal suit and the special weapon or normal weapon as well just look on my screenshot this is how the kit selection look now http://sv.xfire.com/profile/rulfish/screenshots/?view#107545673

[Viking[FIN]]

Thanx, got it. And yep, don't work for me. I guess I have to report EA.

[rulfish]

yeah that sucks it takes from a few hours to 2 days for them to answer and then you haft to answer a few times also

[Chriss-FIN-]

You should use the ea online support, much faster to sort things there...

[rulfish]

i am using it but it still take times

[OFERIKOLA]

PunkBuster people confirm this !!
"Wednesday 12.01.2010 [11:30AM]

We have confirmed that some of the kicks for violation numbers 132110, 132352, and 132322 made during the past few hours were caused by something other than the presence of a cheat. We encourage server admins to give players the benefit of the doubt and not ban players for these violations. "


http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=support-bc2.php

[Kharak]

Think I got kicked for something similar

[rulfish]

there is gonna be a 5th map now Operation Hastings i just saw it in my mail http://www.battlefieldbadcompany2.com/ :)

[Kharak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWBnT5-3hgo&feature=related

Go forward to about half the video, there is a new vehicle.

A boat with Missile launchers and it´s not one of the usual boats.

Would be cool if we could have that for normal modes too.

[Chriss-FIN-]

Sad news, probably no more new maps. Below part of disscussion with Dice.... :punish3:

games.on.net: Bad Company 2 is one of our favourite FPS of all time... but it needed more maps! Is BC2:Vietnam the last content expansion? Did Dice see the number of maps as an issue?

Björn Johnsson: You should never say never, but we have nothing planned right now when it comes to even more maps for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 or Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam. VIP Map Pack 7 is probably the last one.

Source and whole interview http://games.on.net/article/11236/Interview_with_DICE_New_Content_for_BC2_Unlikely

[Kharak]

So I see that the Dice Producer hasn't noticed that his Voip is utter ****.