***OFFICIAL*** FBG All things BATTLEFIELD Thread (1 Viewer)

[Mad Cow]

what happened? you guys get base raped?

No, it was a 32 player Karkand on a 64 player map, and the other team was very good. And our team was not as good.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

They got us spread out and then captured six flags at the same time. It was ugly, and I was commanding.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I have a few questions:

1. Okay, if I don't have the SF add-on am I at a big disadvantage?

2. How does Arty work? Do they have to have a spotter within a certain range?

3. I like to play roles in these games, defend bases, go on a specific mission to kill arty, uav, etc. I know that won't earn me big points, but will I be able to earn ranks this way?

4. Is there a significant difference between the USB gaming headphones and the regular headphone jack style with the two plugs?

5. Is teamspeak limited to your squad or is that only on the built-in voip? I like the thought of a squad channel that only your squad can hear, seems like a lot less "noise".

 

[Mad Cow]

I have a few questions:

1. Okay, if I don't have the SF add-on am I at a big disadvantage?

2. How does Arty work? Do they have to have a spotter within a certain range?

3. I like to play roles in these games, defend bases, go on a specific mission to kill arty, uav, etc. I know that won't earn me big points, but will I be able to earn ranks this way?

4. Is there a significant difference between the USB gaming headphones and the regular headphone jack style with the two plugs?

5. Is teamspeak limited to your squad or is that only on the built-in voip? I like the thought of a squad channel that only your squad can hear, seems like a lot less "noise".

1. Not necessarily, though you won't have the unlocked weapons over time that others will have.2. Only commanders can call arty, so at your rank, you don't need to worry about that for some time. No spotter needed.

3. You get points for capturing flags, repairing equipment, destroying their arty and assets, healing and reviving, etc. There are tons of ways to earn points and get promoted, so you should like it.

4.

5. Chat is generally limited to squad within squad. Squad leaders can talk to the commander. I wish I had this one figured out.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I have a few questions:

1. Okay, if I don't have the SF add-on am I at a big disadvantage?

2. How does Arty work? Do they have to have a spotter within a certain range?

3. I like to play roles in these games, defend bases, go on a specific mission to kill arty, uav, etc. I know that won't earn me big points, but will I be able to earn ranks this way?

4. Is there a significant difference between the USB gaming headphones and the regular headphone jack style with the two plugs?

5. Is teamspeak limited to your squad or is that only on the built-in voip? I like the thought of a squad channel that only your squad can hear, seems like a lot less "noise".

1. Not necessarily, though you won't have the unlocked weapons over time that others will have.2. Only commanders can call arty, so at your rank, you don't need to worry about that for some time. No spotter needed.

3. You get points for capturing flags, repairing equipment, destroying their arty and assets, healing and reviving, etc. There are tons of ways to earn points and get promoted, so you should like it.

4.

5. Chat is generally limited to squad within squad. Squad leaders can talk to the commander. I wish I had this one figured out.

2. So the commanders can call Arty anywhere on the map? Are there limitations? 5. So even on Fraghaus's teamspeak server it recognizes what squad you're in and limits your communications to that group? Roger that!

 

[TLEF316]

I have a few questions:

1. Okay, if I don't have the SF add-on am I at a big disadvantage?

2. How does Arty work? Do they have to have a spotter within a certain range?

3. I like to play roles in these games, defend bases, go on a specific mission to kill arty, uav, etc. I know that won't earn me big points, but will I be able to earn ranks this way?

4. Is there a significant difference between the USB gaming headphones and the regular headphone jack style with the two plugs?

5. Is teamspeak limited to your squad or is that only on the built-in voip? I like the thought of a squad channel that only your squad can hear, seems like a lot less "noise".

1) The SF addon comes with some good unlock weapons, but it isnt necessary. A few of them, especially the assault, are pretty darn good. However, its mostly personal preference and you can easily get by without them. THE SF maps themselves are very fun, but they require a very good PC to run well.2) Arty doesnt need a spotter. the commander just clicks a spot, and thats where it lands. Kinda lame if you ask me.

3) Defending bases can earn you some nice points, as you get bonus points for defending a flag. However, most people dont do this, so unless you find a very dedicated squad, you'll be overwhelmed most of the time by armor, arty and superior numbers. Most of the defending goes on at the begining of a round on a map like karkand. Once the firt flag or 2 go, it becomes a little hectic. Thats why i wish you had to capture the flags in order. it would make the main battle line more clearly drawn.

4) Dont know. I use the 2 plugs, although i rarely talk in game. When we do a full FBG squad, i would use it for communication. It just doesnt seem worth it in most pub games

5) I think you can only talk with your squad in the in game VOIP. Im not sure if the commander and squad leaders can talk back and forth. If you are in a squad with VOIP, all you hear are eachother

 

[Gator Shawn]

If I have yet to earn a rank, should I hold off on installing the Add-on? It sounds like you get unlocks based on how many ranks you've earned before you installed the add-on?

 

[TLEF316]

If I have yet to earn a rank, should I hold off on installing the Add-on? It sounds like you get unlocks based on how many ranks you've earned before you installed the add-on?

nah, you get a rank with SF each time you get a rank in regular battlefield. you dont have to have them before you install it. You'll still get them.Also, i forgot to mention that the medic SF unlock is one of the best in the game. In general the G3 series of weapons is very good. Not huge stopping power, but amazingly accurate. 2 four shot burts to the torso will drop most classes. Maybe you need 3 for the armored classes

 

[Mad Cow]

If I have yet to earn a rank, should I hold off on installing the Add-on? It sounds like you get unlocks based on how many ranks you've earned before you installed the add-on?

NO! Install it now because you get double unlocks if you own the expansion.

 

[TLEF316]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

 

[Mad Cow]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

 

[TLEF316]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

 

[Mad Cow]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

I'd love to learn, I like the gunner's seat in the single player, except the AI pilot never lets me sight in.

 

[TLEF316]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

you talking about the blackhawk or hte attack choppers? ive been in an attack chopper exactly once. I killed one tank with the TV missle, but it basically an accident. I had no clue what i was doing. The guy was like "great shot" and i was like "uh, thanks"as far as the transport choppers, im pretty good with the blackhawk mini guns, but that is so easy that even a caveman could do it. The splash damage is killer. I dont think ive ever been in the MEC chopper. Maybe once.

I like the infantry combat. Tanks and APC's are ok, but i cant understand how people can not be bored whoring them the whole round every round for 7 months like the top scoring players have.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Just bought Special Forces expansion at Wally World and I bought a Logitech Gaming Headset. Rocking tonight from 8-9PM and then after 10PM EST (can't miss 24)

 

[GamerBoy61]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

Just watch out for those palm trees.

 

[Mad Cow]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

Just watch out for those palm trees.

Our flight was like this:

 

[GamerBoy61]

Our flight was like this:

Yep, that was pretty well how it was.

FYI, Mad Cow kept us aloft and in good health long enough that I actually ran out of ammo on the gattling gun.

I got my helicopter badge that round.

 

[Mad Cow]

Our flight was like this:

Yep, that was pretty well how it was.

FYI, Mad Cow kept us aloft and in good health long enough that I actually ran out of ammo on the gattling gun.

I got my helicopter badge that round.

The reason we crashed is I got jealous of the kills and wanted to angle in to use rockets, but alas, things went awry at that point.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

 

[Mad Cow]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

If you try to join a server that is using regular maps, it will kick you out and go to BF2. Likewise, if you try to join a SF server from BF2, it restarts. This is an issue that needs to be addressed in a patch.

 

[GamerBoy61]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

Did you get the newest patch? Version 1.12 IIRCIf you start the game as Special Forces you can only play special forces maps. This is designated by a green two (2) symbol to the left of the server information in the multiplayer window.

If you want to play vanilla BF2 maps, start BF2 with the BF2 disc - Not the Special forces disc.

Yeah its lame that you can't switch easily form BF2 to BF2:SF but thats the way it is.

:finger:

Thanks EA & DICE

Edit: if you can get your mic to work, let me know how you did it. My mic used to work but now it doesn't - Windows recognizes it but not BF2

 

[Mad Cow]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

Did you get the newest patch? Version 1.12 IIRCIf you start the game as Special Forces you can only play special forces maps. This is designated by a green two (2) symbol to the left of the server information in the multiplayer window.

If you want to play vanilla BF2 maps, start BF2 with the BF2 disc - Not the Special forces disc.

Yeah its lame that you can't switch easily form BF2 to BF2:SF but thats the way it is.

:finger:

Thanks EA & DICE

You can't even start a game with the SF disk, though. You have to use the regular BF2 disk. I wish this were changed, too. I want to keep one disk at home, 1 at work.

 

[Meat]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

I'm in then, I was kicking serious a** with TVs about a month ago, then for some reason stopped playin as gunner (I think frustratoin at a COMPLETE lack of decent pilots on any server I played on....) I'll start practicing again and we can go a round or two

 

[Mad Cow]

Gold star on sharqi, no tank driving.

Nice.Chopper whore.

haha. i couldnt fly a chopper if my life depended on it. Ive never even tried. I wish i could. I dont think id ever die

I am always looking for a good gunner. I think there are a few FBG's that can attest to my abilities to not die too often in the pilot seat.

I'm in then, I was kicking serious a** with TVs about a month ago, then for some reason stopped playin as gunner (I think frustratoin at a COMPLETE lack of decent pilots on any server I played on....) I'll start practicing again and we can go a round or two

Now that I think of it, that is one reason Sharqii is such a good map. It is like Karkand, but with attack choppers. Then you have Mashtuur, which is Karkand with transport choppers.

 

[GamerBoy61]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

Did you get the newest patch? Version 1.12 IIRCIf you start the game as Special Forces you can only play special forces maps. This is designated by a green two (2) symbol to the left of the server information in the multiplayer window.

If you want to play vanilla BF2 maps, start BF2 with the BF2 disc - Not the Special forces disc.

Yeah its lame that you can't switch easily form BF2 to BF2:SF but thats the way it is.

:finger:

Thanks EA & DICE

You can't even start a game with the SF disk, though. You have to use the regular BF2 disk. I wish this were changed, too. I want to keep one disk at home, 1 at work.

I play BF2:SF and it starts fine off of my BF2:SF disc

 

[Gator Shawn]

Anyone had problems getting their mike to work either in the game or in teamspeak? It works fine in windows APP like sound recorder, but not in the game, it just does not see it at all.

 

[Mad Cow]

Okay, so I bought Special Forces. I installed it. I run it from START-EA GAMES-Battlefield 2 Special Forces. I go into Multiplayer and see the list of servers. Now, I try to get into any of them to play and after waiting for everything to load, it kicks me out and tells me that I need to revert to the original game to access those servers.

How can I do that? They are using special forces MAPS?!!!

I'm confused.

Also, my mike works in windows, but not in BF2.

I need to shoot something.

Did you get the newest patch? Version 1.12 IIRCIf you start the game as Special Forces you can only play special forces maps. This is designated by a green two (2) symbol to the left of the server information in the multiplayer window.

If you want to play vanilla BF2 maps, start BF2 with the BF2 disc - Not the Special forces disc.

Yeah its lame that you can't switch easily form BF2 to BF2:SF but thats the way it is.

:finger:

Thanks EA & DICE

You can't even start a game with the SF disk, though. You have to use the regular BF2 disk. I wish this were changed, too. I want to keep one disk at home, 1 at work.

I play BF2:SF and it starts fine off of my BF2:SF disc

 

[TLEF316]

anyone tonight? Im so close to my 1-1 ratio

 

[Mad Cow]

anyone tonight? Im so close to my 1-1 ratio

I might be, and I am soooo far away from that ratio it ain't funny, though I do get closer every time I play.

 

[Corporation]

Hey Gator. Mad Cow keeps an updated list of players in the first post of this thread. Add all those to the BF2 Tracker buddylist and you can almost always find an FBG or two. It's not always a good thing, as we were schooled routinely last night. Too much gumbo and beer I guess.

Day-um that was frustrating last night. Then the FBG exodus began.

I started the map off strong by teamkilling Mark Davis and Mad Cow. It went down from there. It's been a long time since I got that mad at a video game. I'll be out there again after I get my kids down, around 8:45 Central time.Had a lot of good rounds yesterday, but that last map was horrid. They were a good team and other than the FBGs, there was only 1 or 2 competent players.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Wow, so far tonight I have earned negative points.

I got punished for a teamkill. A enemy spec for gyu was running up to the tank. I shot at him at the same time the drive jumps out of the vehicle into my line of fire.

I killed both, and got punished. I assume this is par for the course.

 

[Mad Cow]

What the hell was that fellas? Who chose that freaking server?

I jumped to a 16 man Karkand and had much better success.

 

[Gator Shawn]

I earned like 5 points in 5 games tonight. Was that particularily difficult? I was getting 5-10 a game earlier today on variou servers.

 

[TLEF316]

was it the same server i was on? I didnt have a huge problem getting points, although our team was getting whooped.

We got base raped a few games. Thats just what happens sometimes

 

[GamerBoy61]

What the hell was that fellas? Who chose that freaking server?

I jumped to a 16 man Karkand and had much better success.

I got my first purple heart on that server

 

[Gator Shawn]

was it the same server i was on?  I didnt have a huge problem getting points, although our team was getting whooped.

We got base raped a few games. Thats just what happens sometimes

Same server, yes, you're good though, and I'm a noob. That was a point factory for some people.Now, this morning, I played:

Servername: Team 2R 24/7 Karkand

IP Adress / Port: 64.34.214.13:16567

Mapname: Strike At Karkand

Players (current/max.): 42 / 44

Ranked Server: Yes

Server Settings:

And had some good games. A few organized attacks on bases met by a well organized defense. It was a very intense tactical firefight. No one was dolphin diving.

Some observations, and feel free to challenge them.

1. Always single shot if possible.

2. Shotguns suck

3. Pistols are great for medium range, but seem horrible at close-in.

4. I don't seem to be able to use grenades defensively. I can never ready arm and throw quick enough.

5. The first one to go prone seems to come out alive.

6. I have to learn how to recognize bad versus good quicker.

7. I hate enemy jets.

8. A good pilot rocks.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Last night on the one map we played where you can start on the Helo Carrier, I came up to the deck to find a ride and some guy on our team drops a flashbang in front of us. I guess so we wouldn't "steal" his plane.

 

[GamerBoy61]

Last night on the one map we played where you can start on the Helo Carrier, I came up to the deck to find a ride and some guy on our team drops a flashbang in front of us. I guess so we wouldn't "steal" his plane.

Just be thankful it was a flash bang instead of team killing you. I'm not endorsing it but it does happen occasionally. The good servers will have mods watching pretty closely and will kick the team killers

Smacktards ruin it for everybody.

 

[Mad Cow]

was it the same server i was on? I didnt have a huge problem getting points, although our team was getting whooped.

We got base raped a few games. Thats just what happens sometimes

Same server, yes, you're good though, and I'm a noob. That was a point factory for some people.Now, this morning, I played:

Servername: Team 2R 24/7 Karkand

IP Adress / Port: 64.34.214.13:16567

Mapname: Strike At Karkand

Players (current/max.): 42 / 44

Ranked Server: Yes

Server Settings:

And had some good games. A few organized attacks on bases met by a well organized defense. It was a very intense tactical firefight. No one was dolphin diving.

Some observations, and feel free to challenge them.

1. Always single shot if possible.

2. Shotguns suck

3. Pistols are great for medium range, but seem horrible at close-in.

4. I don't seem to be able to use grenades defensively. I can never ready arm and throw quick enough.

5. The first one to go prone seems to come out alive.

6. I have to learn how to recognize bad versus good quicker.

7. I hate enemy jets.

8. A good pilot rocks.

 

[Gator Shawn]

was it the same server i was on?  I didnt have a huge problem getting points, although our team was getting whooped.

We got base raped a few games. Thats just what happens sometimes

Same server, yes, you're good though, and I'm a noob. That was a point factory for some people.Now, this morning, I played:

Servername: Team 2R 24/7 Karkand

IP Adress / Port: 64.34.214.13:16567

Mapname: Strike At Karkand

Players (current/max.): 42 / 44

Ranked Server: Yes

Server Settings:

And had some good games. A few organized attacks on bases met by a well organized defense. It was a very intense tactical firefight. No one was dolphin diving.

Some observations, and feel free to challenge them.

1. Always single shot if possible.

2. Shotguns suck

3. Pistols are great for medium range, but seem horrible at close-in.

4. I don't seem to be able to use grenades defensively. I can never ready arm and throw quick enough.

5. The first one to go prone seems to come out alive.

6. I have to learn how to recognize bad versus good quicker.

7. I hate enemy jets.

8. A good pilot rocks.

What?

 

[Mad Cow]

was it the same server i was on? I didnt have a huge problem getting points, although our team was getting whooped.

We got base raped a few games. Thats just what happens sometimes

Same server, yes, you're good though, and I'm a noob. That was a point factory for some people.Now, this morning, I played:

Servername: Team 2R 24/7 Karkand

IP Adress / Port: 64.34.214.13:16567

Mapname: Strike At Karkand

Players (current/max.): 42 / 44

Ranked Server: Yes

Server Settings:

And had some good games. A few organized attacks on bases met by a well organized defense. It was a very intense tactical firefight. No one was dolphin diving.

Some observations, and feel free to challenge them.

1. Always single shot if possible.

2. Shotguns suck

3. Pistols are great for medium range, but seem horrible at close-in.

4. I don't seem to be able to use grenades defensively. I can never ready arm and throw quick enough.

5. The first one to go prone seems to come out alive.

6. I have to learn how to recognize bad versus good quicker.

7. I hate enemy jets.

8. A good pilot rocks.

What?

Nevermind. I was thinking you were Mark Davis.Yes, single shot is the way to go unless you think there is gonna be a close quarters fire fight. And always aim down the sight, as well. Shotties are very good up close, though.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Nevermind. I was thinking you were Mark Davis.

Yes, single shot is the way to go unless you think there is gonna be a close quarters fire fight. And always aim down the sight, as well. Shotties are very good up close, though.

I fired at a guy point blank with a shotgun and missed. He then stabbed me.

I'm amazed at how quickly things can happen there.

I just had a fun game on the same server I posted earlier. was MEC across the river lying prone with my assault AK-101 in single shot. I racked up quite a few kills nailing guys trying to come across the bridge or swim across the river.

I should get PFC tonight

 

[TLEF316]

gator shawn, what classes were you playing?

 

[Gator Shawn]

gator shawn, what classes were you playing?

I've been playing pretty much exclusively assault, except for one point last night when I played Engineer for awhile trying to place mines in defense of a flag. I tried medic, but I get myself killed too often trying to help.

 

[TLEF316]

gator shawn, what classes were you playing?

I've been playing pretty much exclusively assault, except for one point last night when I played Engineer for awhile trying to place mines in defense of a flag. I tried medic, but I get myself killed too often trying to help.

learn to use the grenade launcher(aka the noob tube) Using it at close range is very cheap, and will be eliminated in the next patch. However, its very effective at med and long range. Just learn the launch angles and let fly. Easy kills.

 

[Gator Shawn]

gator shawn, what classes were you playing?

I've been playing pretty much exclusively assault, except for one point last night when I played Engineer for awhile trying to place mines in defense of a flag. I tried medic, but I get myself killed too often trying to help.

learn to use the grenade launcher(aka the noob tube) Using it at close range is very cheap, and will be eliminated in the next patch. However, its very effective at med and long range. Just learn the launch angles and let fly. Easy kills.

I've been trying, but it seems the effective radius is not really great. You need almost a direct hit to kill.

 

[TLEF316]

quick question. do you have to finish a round for a badge to count. I ask because i decided to dedicate today to getting my basic knife and pistol badges. I got the pistol badge on oman, but later in the round, my ping jumped to 250+ and i was kicked. The badge didnt show up in my awards immedietly, but maybe it will later. Anyone know?

edit: by the way, the assault unlock (the f200 i believe) is freaking unreal. that beast and body armor sure makes me feel less vulnerable then when i play spec ops.

 

[GamerBoy61]

quick question. do you have to finish a round for a badge to count. I ask because i decided to dedicate today to getting my basic knife and pistol badges. I got the pistol badge on oman, but later in the round, my ping jumped to 250+ and i was kicked. The badge didnt show up in my awards immedietly, but maybe it will later. Anyone know?

I think in order for the badge to "stick" you need to finish the round.

I hope I'm wrong, keep checking your awards page and see if the badge shows up in a couple of days.

Good luck