BF2 demo released

[J2T]

Wow, can't believe no one has posted this. :mrgreen:

http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=7176

[Nick]

too busy playing it to post...

So far I like it although I need a new video card, trying to play 1600x1200 HQ on my 9800Pro isnt working too well. Ive played the commander mode a bit with some mixed feelings. The artillery is interesting, but doesn't give a real advantage. I try and use it when I see a flag turning grey or I will bombard the enemy airfield to take out the campers waiting for planes. The supply drops are nice but they come at the expense of more traditional fixed ammo/health points. Of course, if you are an engineer or support person in a vehicle, nearby units will resupply or repair if close.

If I were a game reviewer with a number system, I would give it a 7 out of 10. This is based on about 10hours of play and the single map that comes with the demo.

[Brian]

I downloaded the demo and gave it a shot Haven't played too much and haven't played online yet :-/

From what I have played it runs extremely smooth (on a P4 3.4 and X800 XT), the graphics are great (gotta love the grass), and the game play as a soldier is an extreme improvement over the previous games. The vehicles also feel like the bulk they are, and not tin cans that fly over the ground (comparing hummers in BF2 to hummers in BF42: Desert Combat)

I actually like the fact that there aren't ammo crates and med stations everywhere. It makes you pay more attention to your stats and not just run around blasting everything and wasting all your ammo in the first minute of game play. Also puts more emphases on teamwork. If you stick with your squad (that's right, there are squads and team leaders) they can give you ammo, heal you and even revive you after you have gone down.

We'll see what I have to say once I play multiplayer though, hope it's soon!

[Kurtis]

i tried it for a couple hours, pretty nice, graphics much better, soldier gameplay is much better

haven't tried online yet though cuz that online account thing was being ghey when i tried it. i duno if i'll buy it or not yet when it comes out, i'll have to fly a plane first before i can decide that. and before i can fly a plane i must get my joystick from storage! oh yeah, and finish all the work i have to do :-P

[PennyManDeux]

There are no planes in the demo, so good luck with that!

People elsewhere are having problems with the game crashing and some other bugs. Anyone here have any?

I watched my friend play on his computer but my current computer can't handle it *cries*

I wish they would have released a bigger map with more vehicle types so we can get a better idea of how larger matches would run. The demo map is quite small, so I'm wondering if larger maps with more players will have bad performance.

[IronSight]

I can't play it because I own a GF4 card. No supported, :(

[Nick]

There are planes in the demo, just not the singleplayer campaign.

Account creation is a pain in the ass, especially if you have a Gamespy login already since the email used for it will already be taken. They dont say that of course, you have to have kept up with the community updates on the EA site or heard third person. I also had a problem registering a new account, it just kinda hung. I tried again and it told me it was taken. If that happens to you, you can use the 'Retrieve Account' screen, enter the login info and it will be added to your account management screen.

I haven't had any troubles with crashing or lockups but a couple friends have. They did eventually get it working with driver patches and fiddling with video settings.

My clan runs a server, jump by sometime. The admin has fiber to the home so the pings are generally pretty good. We even had some germans on the other day and it was still flyin.

The IP is 64.146.189.67, SkullSquadren1 Im =SS1=Blar.

[Rich]

I currently have a dedicated server running too, I just haven;t had time to play. Actually, it is more like haven't had time to install a new vid card so I can play. I also am running a GF4.

[Brian]

I finally played online yesterday. The map has planes and choppers. Only flew a chopper and it was with the kb/mouse but I THINK they are better than the Desert Combat choppers. I'll have to see how they feel when using a joystick.

I just hope people actually use the squads and whatnot. It will be a shame if everyone runs around solo like in bf42.

I love how the scale of the vehicles are more lifelike. The carrier is HUGE!

[J2T]

Yea, the scale and the feel of the game is much improved especially love the added HUD in the aircraft and helo's.

I think people would get owned if they start running around rambo style against an organized team.

[Frosty]

i am so happy that its finally out XD, there are weapon upgrades in the demo too which is pretty cool, and it seems a little easier to kill people and get points

[Nick]

The squad based part of the game is awesome, nothing beats a DPV with three guys in it and a fully manned tank rolling up to a flag. Even three or four guys working together is tough to stop.

The easier to kill comment seems only half true to me. Sometimes I can shoot a guy point blank multiple times with the assault rifle and nothing, but I got a guy running from 150yards and took him down with one shot. The 3shot burst is still bugging me too, I keep forgetting to look for the command to switch firing modes.

[J2T]

I like the 3 round bursts rather than the fully auto. Seems more accurate to me. I really love this game and I love the improved AI for offline play as well. Those bastards keep getting me up close with the shock paddles. lol

[Nick]

hahah nothing funnier than watching the AI run out of ammo and charge me with a knife

[MaNiAk21]

Yeah.. I got it when it was first put up, but I haven't had time to play.. tomorrow I have two regents exams and then work all night, and it's going to suck, but I'll probably have time Saturday to really get things done. Looking forward to actually playing.. >.<;