hlo1
06-07-2005, 10:25 PM
ftp://ftp.uunet.co.za/pub/incoming/bf2patch_v_101.exe
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nrg_wp
06-07-2005, 11:09 PM
Got it :)
BUt i see the servers are still down.... :( it';s 11pm now. they patching it???
BUt i see the servers are still down.... :( it';s 11pm now. they patching it???
useless
07-07-2005, 06:53 AM
yes, from the SGS forums the admins say they are patching the servers, though i am not patching my PC until they are sorted out with the servers... not much of a patch... but it should fix all the irritating game browser niggles and make us wait for the BIG patch TBA soon...
Toxin
07-07-2005, 07:36 AM
I just want my Co-Op back!!! I hope they'll include it in a mappack or something. But at least this patch will sort out the biggest technical problems with the game.
killadoob
07-07-2005, 08:10 AM
dont patch until they have or you wont play
DFantom
07-07-2005, 08:57 AM
I just want my Co-Op back!!!
There is some workarounds to get coop going. 16 player maps only though. Basically boils down to start a single player game and then everyone who wants to connect to it uses the option under the online browser to specify an IP to join and you are away. If for some reason you don't have an online account, or can't get online it gets trickier with having to start a normal multiplayer server, have that show up in everyones lan browse list, disconnect (hope no one clicks refresh on their list) then start a single player game and have people connect to that. So far though I haven't got it to work yet :(
But yeah the lack of coop is a big thing for me too
There is some workarounds to get coop going. 16 player maps only though. Basically boils down to start a single player game and then everyone who wants to connect to it uses the option under the online browser to specify an IP to join and you are away. If for some reason you don't have an online account, or can't get online it gets trickier with having to start a normal multiplayer server, have that show up in everyones lan browse list, disconnect (hope no one clicks refresh on their list) then start a single player game and have people connect to that. So far though I haven't got it to work yet :(
But yeah the lack of coop is a big thing for me too
DFantom
07-07-2005, 08:58 AM
Oh thanks for the patch link :D
92% done and then just 9 hours before i can actually try it
92% done and then just 9 hours before i can actually try it
Toxin
07-07-2005, 09:22 AM
@DFantom:
I posted this on the SGS forum regarding Co-Op or trying to play Co-Op without having to connect to the net. It's just a theory I have about using the shortcut command lines. I haven't tested it out yet, and will only be able to this weekend. Can you see if it works?
1. Have all your friends start the game and set up an Offline account for themselves. They must take note of the spelling of their accounts as they might need it later. Now everyone except you must exit the game.
2. Start a single player game. Once your in the game pause it by pressing the "P" key or whatever you set pause to be.
3. Now go to all your friends and go into the properties of their BF2 shortcut. Now add this command line to the target: +joinserver [Your IP] NB - without the brackets. Let them start and see if that works.
4. If this doesn't work you may have to add this line first: +playername [your friends Offline accountname] NB - without the brackets.
Here is an example of how my command line would look if I had to join you and your IP was 192.168.0.1:
"E:\games\eagames\bf2\bf2.exe" +playername |BFC|Scart +joinserver 192.168.0.1
Try it first without the +playername command to see if it works, then with.
I posted this on the SGS forum regarding Co-Op or trying to play Co-Op without having to connect to the net. It's just a theory I have about using the shortcut command lines. I haven't tested it out yet, and will only be able to this weekend. Can you see if it works?
1. Have all your friends start the game and set up an Offline account for themselves. They must take note of the spelling of their accounts as they might need it later. Now everyone except you must exit the game.
2. Start a single player game. Once your in the game pause it by pressing the "P" key or whatever you set pause to be.
3. Now go to all your friends and go into the properties of their BF2 shortcut. Now add this command line to the target: +joinserver [Your IP] NB - without the brackets. Let them start and see if that works.
4. If this doesn't work you may have to add this line first: +playername [your friends Offline accountname] NB - without the brackets.
Here is an example of how my command line would look if I had to join you and your IP was 192.168.0.1:
"E:\games\eagames\bf2\bf2.exe" +playername |BFC|Scart +joinserver 192.168.0.1
Try it first without the +playername command to see if it works, then with.
DFantom
07-07-2005, 09:34 AM
I posted this on the SGS forum regarding Co-Op or trying to play Co-Op without having to connect to the net. It's just a theory I have about using the shortcut command lines. I haven't tested it out yet, and will only be able to this weekend. Can you see if it works?
I looked into this last week and it's a no go. The joinserver switch is broken, so it doesn't help.
Rumoured to be intentially broken so only gamespy will work with BF2, but thats a rumour. Another rumour is that it should be fixed in a patch (this one maybe? damn got to find a change log for this now).
I looked into this last week and it's a no go. The joinserver switch is broken, so it doesn't help.
Rumoured to be intentially broken so only gamespy will work with BF2, but thats a rumour. Another rumour is that it should be fixed in a patch (this one maybe? damn got to find a change log for this now).
DFantom
07-07-2005, 09:42 AM
From http://dx.ampednews.com/?page=articles&id=11057
* Fixed in issue that caused the Multiplayer Browser to become unresponsive.
* Fixed an issue where some game controls were not available to be rebound within the Options menu
* Fixed an issue with increasing performance degradation on servers
* Fixed a problem with shader caching on client/host : after the first map in a rotation, shaders would be loaded on the fly during gameplay
* Fixed a crash with rebinding LMB
* Fixed a problem that caused environment mapping to not appear on reflective surfaces.
# Fixed a crash that happened when a client picks up a kit that doesn't exist anymore.
# Fixed a problem with AI when the game was paused for a long time: bots would become unresponsive and also shoot more accurately.
# LOD distances tweaked on certain objects.
:( nothing about the command line switch... will try it anyway tonight just incase it's fixed but not documented
* Fixed in issue that caused the Multiplayer Browser to become unresponsive.
* Fixed an issue where some game controls were not available to be rebound within the Options menu
* Fixed an issue with increasing performance degradation on servers
* Fixed a problem with shader caching on client/host : after the first map in a rotation, shaders would be loaded on the fly during gameplay
* Fixed a crash with rebinding LMB
* Fixed a problem that caused environment mapping to not appear on reflective surfaces.
# Fixed a crash that happened when a client picks up a kit that doesn't exist anymore.
# Fixed a problem with AI when the game was paused for a long time: bots would become unresponsive and also shoot more accurately.
# LOD distances tweaked on certain objects.
:( nothing about the command line switch... will try it anyway tonight just incase it's fixed but not documented
Razer0
07-07-2005, 12:26 PM
Toxin = Scart?
Or was that an example? :D
Or was that an example? :D
nrg_wp
07-07-2005, 01:41 PM
It's patched :) But i didnt test it yet
Toxin
07-07-2005, 02:38 PM
Toxin = Scart?
Or was that an example? :D
NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
I have been found out. My secret ID revealed. :p :cool:
Or was that an example? :D
NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
I have been found out. My secret ID revealed. :p :cool:
useless
07-07-2005, 02:39 PM
SGS servers .20 and .31 have been patched. so guys, patch up your BF2 copies to join and hope for the best...
Razer0
08-07-2005, 07:28 AM
Lmao Toxin :D
I could smell your eerie scent from a mile away, just couldnt place it ;)
Ya gonna play in the BFB vs BFC clannie ?
I could smell your eerie scent from a mile away, just couldnt place it ;)
Ya gonna play in the BFB vs BFC clannie ?
Toxin
08-07-2005, 07:36 AM
With BF2? When? I've been out of the loop for a while cause of work. I'm gonna be online this weekend (going over to Hellspewns place) they'll probably fill me in.
Razer0
08-07-2005, 07:42 AM
naaw old school this round again. 1942 it is. Dont think we can house a BF2 team just yet
killadoob
08-07-2005, 08:23 AM
he better play razor we need all our player
end of the month 31 july
the mother of all games bfb vs bfc in 1942
end of the month 31 july
the mother of all games bfb vs bfc in 1942
James
09-07-2005, 03:18 PM
EA has released a community update that deals with the huge catastrophe that was the release of the v1.01 patch (what with the huge memory leak and all). Essentially, they're telling people to downgrade their games back to v1.0 until a hotfix is released.
HOTFIX for Battlefield 2 v1.01 Coming Soon
First off, a HUGE thanks to all of you who emailed me in regards to the memory leak found in the update we released earlier this week (v1.01). Your emails found their way to our production team and they’re in the process of evaluating what needs to be done in order to get this fixed. In the meantime, and since the 1.01 update is causing memory leakage on some systems, we recommend that you reinstall the game and NOT the v1.01 update we released earlier this week.
Reinstalling Battlefield 2 will not affect your in-game medals or ranked server statistics. EA and DICE are committed to getting a fix for v1.01 as soon as we possibly can and will continue to keep you informed through this web space in the coming days.
[EA]Mike
That's pretty messy.
HOTFIX for Battlefield 2 v1.01 Coming Soon
First off, a HUGE thanks to all of you who emailed me in regards to the memory leak found in the update we released earlier this week (v1.01). Your emails found their way to our production team and they’re in the process of evaluating what needs to be done in order to get this fixed. In the meantime, and since the 1.01 update is causing memory leakage on some systems, we recommend that you reinstall the game and NOT the v1.01 update we released earlier this week.
Reinstalling Battlefield 2 will not affect your in-game medals or ranked server statistics. EA and DICE are committed to getting a fix for v1.01 as soon as we possibly can and will continue to keep you informed through this web space in the coming days.
[EA]Mike
That's pretty messy.
hlo1
09-07-2005, 03:23 PM
Had a crash last night from this, damn EA and Dice! Are they ever going to get his game sorted? Thanks for the update James. Anybody know whats going to happen with the servers now?
James
09-07-2005, 03:24 PM
they "should" roll back, that is the recommended advice!
hlo1
09-07-2005, 03:29 PM
this game has not been running a day on my machine without some problem! Wonder if they will refund me........ NO! LOL! May aswell been released by telkom! HAHAHA
James
09-07-2005, 03:45 PM
hehe make an image first then get refund!
hlo1
09-07-2005, 03:47 PM
LoL! You giving my plan away here!
James
12-07-2005, 08:38 AM
Some news from the front lines... what should have happened last week!
from SGS "We have reverted our Battlefield 2 servers to the original version since EA have withdrawn the v1.01 patch. EA have posted a community update regarding the reasons for withdrawing the patch and info on how to unpatch your clients.
All clients will have to unpatch their games before playing on our servers. We applogogise for the inconvenience but this was out of our control."
from SGS "We have reverted our Battlefield 2 servers to the original version since EA have withdrawn the v1.01 patch. EA have posted a community update regarding the reasons for withdrawing the patch and info on how to unpatch your clients.
All clients will have to unpatch their games before playing on our servers. We applogogise for the inconvenience but this was out of our control."
useless
12-07-2005, 08:41 AM
pffft... EA should get their fliping act together... how can a memory leak "leak" throught their test labs and QA personnel... typical EA... rushing games for the bucks... aarrghhh... i have already re-installed BF2 twice now... and of late the SGS servers have been quite laggy...
still fun though... :P
still fun though... :P
rustic
12-07-2005, 12:50 PM
@DFantom:
I posted this on the SGS forum regarding Co-Op or trying to play Co-Op without having to connect to the net. It's just a theory I have about using the shortcut command lines. I haven't tested it out yet, and will only be able to this weekend. Can you see if it works?
1. Have all your friends start the game and set up an Offline account for themselves. They must take note of the spelling of their accounts as they might need it later. Now everyone except you must exit the game.
2. Start a single player game. Once your in the game pause it by pressing the "P" key or whatever you set pause to be.
3. Now go to all your friends and go into the properties of their BF2 shortcut. Now add this command line to the target: +joinserver [Your IP] NB - without the brackets. Let them start and see if that works.
4. If this doesn't work you may have to add this line first: +playername [your friends Offline accountname] NB - without the brackets.
Here is an example of how my command line would look if I had to join you and your IP was 192.168.0.1:
"E:\games\eagames\bf2\bf2.exe" +playername |BFC|Scart +joinserver 192.168.0.1
Try it first without the +playername command to see if it works, then with.
Has anybody got this to work? Would be awesome to get a few bots in on a multiplayer game.
Can't play online without horrible lag (Iburst), come to think of it, can't even get mail...lol (tongue in cheek).. :D
I posted this on the SGS forum regarding Co-Op or trying to play Co-Op without having to connect to the net. It's just a theory I have about using the shortcut command lines. I haven't tested it out yet, and will only be able to this weekend. Can you see if it works?
1. Have all your friends start the game and set up an Offline account for themselves. They must take note of the spelling of their accounts as they might need it later. Now everyone except you must exit the game.
2. Start a single player game. Once your in the game pause it by pressing the "P" key or whatever you set pause to be.
3. Now go to all your friends and go into the properties of their BF2 shortcut. Now add this command line to the target: +joinserver [Your IP] NB - without the brackets. Let them start and see if that works.
4. If this doesn't work you may have to add this line first: +playername [your friends Offline accountname] NB - without the brackets.
Here is an example of how my command line would look if I had to join you and your IP was 192.168.0.1:
"E:\games\eagames\bf2\bf2.exe" +playername |BFC|Scart +joinserver 192.168.0.1
Try it first without the +playername command to see if it works, then with.
Has anybody got this to work? Would be awesome to get a few bots in on a multiplayer game.
Can't play online without horrible lag (Iburst), come to think of it, can't even get mail...lol (tongue in cheek).. :D
Toxin
12-07-2005, 12:52 PM
Hey rustic, it seems that the shortcut command lines don't work yet. So no my little theory is blown. :(
rustic
12-07-2005, 12:55 PM
:( :( :( Sh*t, i've been searching all over the net for a answer, most guys in other countries just post back, "Just play online" and then kill themselves laughing when i tell them my situation with iburst. :rolleyes:
rustic
15-07-2005, 12:02 PM
any eta on the next full patch and does it include new maps?
useless
15-07-2005, 12:25 PM
a hotfix for the "bad patch" is in the works, maybe next week.
the bigger patch i got no ETA or info on it though...
the bigger patch i got no ETA or info on it though...
WiseCrack
15-07-2005, 01:12 PM
EA is useless....No punt intended.
Toxin
15-07-2005, 03:09 PM
EA is useless....No punt intended.
ROFLMAO!!!!! :D
That's the funniest thing I've read today......... hmmmm, maybe I get out more........ or breath air that isn't air conditioned for a change.......... Neah, where's the fun in that. :)
ROFLMAO!!!!! :D
That's the funniest thing I've read today......... hmmmm, maybe I get out more........ or breath air that isn't air conditioned for a change.......... Neah, where's the fun in that. :)
hlo1
16-07-2005, 01:23 PM
Ok it's out, now lets hope it works
ftp://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/bf2patch_v_102.exe
ftp://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/bf2patch_v_102.exe
WiseCrack
16-07-2005, 02:02 PM
Yeah and lets hope Sgs patch their servers soon.
hlo1
16-07-2005, 02:44 PM
yeah that sux that we cant test it, any news on that?
WiseCrack
16-07-2005, 04:07 PM
Well they said they will patch the servers remotely tomorrow.
hlo1
16-07-2005, 04:11 PM
cool thanks, will have to play something else till then LOL!