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I'll be on tonight same time as last week. I say we make the Saturday 8 pm CST meet time a standing one.
There's still some members i haven't had a chance to play with yet. So if you see me logged on, feel free to join the serv and gimme a shout.
There's still some members i haven't had a chance to play with yet. So if you see me logged on, feel free to join the serv and gimme a shout.
Here's a good joke:
In the entire history of the United States of America, there is only one country that has ever successfully invaded the US and won. (read Canada)
Not only did we successfully invade the US in the war of 1812 but we burned down your "White House" too.
In fact, it was only renamed to the "White House" when it was rebuilt after being burned down to ashes and then painted all white.
Canada, FTW!
In the entire history of the United States of America, there is only one country that has ever successfully invaded the US and won. (read Canada)
Not only did we successfully invade the US in the war of 1812 but we burned down your "White House" too.
In fact, it was only renamed to the "White House" when it was rebuilt after being burned down to ashes and then painted all white.
Canada, FTW!
And while you're at it... read this over a dozen times and practise each one at least 2 dozen times:
http://www.combataircraft.com/tactics/
http://www.combataircraft.com/tactics/
This is the only survival tactic for an F-35B vs a J-10:
If you're not dive bombing or reloading, keep your ass above 600 feet. The FOW is your only cover. You drop below this altitude just above the target you'll be dive bombing and just before the carrier to reload. As soon as you complete the bombing/reloading, pull straight up with afterburner and don't let off until you're back at over 600 feet. Note that you never bomb or reload without flares ready. If you've spent your flares, REMAIN at over 600 feet until they reload. You'll need them just in case a J-10 still manages to spot you when you drop.
At 300-350 feet you're still way too low and still visible to anyone in a J-10 that's even mildly aware of their surroundings.
If you're not dive bombing or reloading, keep your ass above 600 feet. The FOW is your only cover. You drop below this altitude just above the target you'll be dive bombing and just before the carrier to reload. As soon as you complete the bombing/reloading, pull straight up with afterburner and don't let off until you're back at over 600 feet. Note that you never bomb or reload without flares ready. If you've spent your flares, REMAIN at over 600 feet until they reload. You'll need them just in case a J-10 still manages to spot you when you drop.
At 300-350 feet you're still way too low and still visible to anyone in a J-10 that's even mildly aware of their surroundings.
Congrats but i wasn't referring to you or your country's debt. Yes he made it go lower which i appreciate. This as opposed to your leader's ability to only inflate debt.AlbertWesker[RE] wrote:
United States of America
The Outstanding Public Debt as of 01 Aug 2006 at 01:33:35 AM GMT is:
$8,426,597,101,829.61
The estimated population of the United States is 299,213,500
so each citizen's share of this debt is $28,162.49.
Current estimated debt of individual Canadian citizens: ~25k.
Wow, so he made it go lower, not too far away where we are NOW. And how is that amazing (other than the fact that it was much higher). I like how people say our economy is bad (not saying you did), usually they have never taken an economics class, ever. Or the last one they took was in 1981.
Considering Canada is the only G8 country to post a surplus for several years in a row now (7-8 i think) that's pretty darn good.
Canada: Prime Minister: Jean Chretien
-3 straight government majorities (could have made it 4 in a row)
-paid down our national debt (each canadian now owes $25k-30k less then when he took over power)
-talked out of the side of his mouth with a pompous French-Canadian accent
-a demonstrator once tried to hit him, Jean proceeded to place the fool in a HEADLOCK and beat him down while his entire security team looked on dumbfounded that he was doing their job for them (gotta love a leader who can lay the smack down on his own)
-called George W. Bush Jr. a "moron" (FTW!!) <-- classic
I rest my case.
-3 straight government majorities (could have made it 4 in a row)
-paid down our national debt (each canadian now owes $25k-30k less then when he took over power)
-talked out of the side of his mouth with a pompous French-Canadian accent
-a demonstrator once tried to hit him, Jean proceeded to place the fool in a HEADLOCK and beat him down while his entire security team looked on dumbfounded that he was doing their job for them (gotta love a leader who can lay the smack down on his own)
-called George W. Bush Jr. a "moron" (FTW!!) <-- classic
I rest my case.
Voice activation? blah No, i've been pressing the stupid button. I found the setting now.
Note to self: 1. change TS settings 2. smack forehead 3. repeat
Note to self: 1. change TS settings 2. smack forehead 3. repeat
The first time I almost fell out of my chair from playing a pc game.
Classic Heart Attack Moment.
Classic Heart Attack Moment.
Agreed, it was good to play a few rounds even though it wasn't the whole squad. I still have to get used to using TS so pardon for that.
Last I checked only the underdog squad had a full complement of members like ours. The other two squads have all but reserves so we can pretty much play any of them.
I could do with a few more squad practise sessions though before our first match.
Last I checked only the underdog squad had a full complement of members like ours. The other two squads have all but reserves so we can pretty much play any of them.
I could do with a few more squad practise sessions though before our first match.
If you wont use SLI then don't pay for it.
Stick with AMD they run a heck of a lot cooler. And what's the exchange rate for you there because tigerdirect.com lists all of those things at cheaper prices then what you posted.
Ccheck your memory compatibility with the m2n32 board, it's been causing people a lot of headaches. The corsair c3 to c5 seem to be alright but other mems installed wont let the system boot without a bios update.
Check your PSU compatability on the nvidia site for that 7900 vid card. It uses a lot of juice. They have a chart listing all the PSU's tested with it under their support area.
Stick with AMD they run a heck of a lot cooler. And what's the exchange rate for you there because tigerdirect.com lists all of those things at cheaper prices then what you posted.
Ccheck your memory compatibility with the m2n32 board, it's been causing people a lot of headaches. The corsair c3 to c5 seem to be alright but other mems installed wont let the system boot without a bios update.
Check your PSU compatability on the nvidia site for that 7900 vid card. It uses a lot of juice. They have a chart listing all the PSU's tested with it under their support area.
We're talking about only planes available in bf2 as of now?
The F-18 super hornet is king of the skies as of this point in time. It's target acquisition system can track something like over 2 dozen targets at any one time. That would be nice to have in bf2 instead of waiting for your one single lock-on!
The F-18 super hornet is king of the skies as of this point in time. It's target acquisition system can track something like over 2 dozen targets at any one time. That would be nice to have in bf2 instead of waiting for your one single lock-on!
That would be Saturday 9 EST then. I should be good for it as well.
My pm replies aren't sending maniac. I responded to your last one, tell me if you received or not and i can resend.
It's the latest uberl33t i suck so bad i need to cheat DL.
Same thing crashed the Moders server this morning. Someone smack PB upside the head and tell em to get cracking.
Same thing crashed the Moders server this morning. Someone smack PB upside the head and tell em to get cracking.
Just signed up for xfire: jesterretsejJaMDuDe wrote:
Can i have the pirate squads xfire so we can play together? I only got murphies so far.
saddleback caterpillar
We're pirates, we don't need no fancy sig eh!
Pirates FTW!
Last squad posted and already almost filled out, that's amazing.
For the record, I've got all the expansions SF/EF/AF. Should I be DL xfire? I see a lot of others using it.
Last squad posted and already almost filled out, that's amazing.
For the record, I've got all the expansions SF/EF/AF. Should I be DL xfire? I see a lot of others using it.
*cough* pad *cough*Danish-Marine-II wrote:
Ask a friend to help you! He's special ops and destroying the arty all the time, and you'll repair it! Easy as pie.
Just get in a buggy and repair anything and everything. I've only gotten up to 15 myself but I'm sure if it was a 64 map with a few less players I would have the extra time to get the last 5. Just keep trying is all.
Whatever position is needed I can fill. I don't mind playing or whoring anything. So long as it causes large explosions, I'm in!
I'm not a whore. I'm simply testing out faulty water seals damn it!!
I got a mic and am downloading TS as I type. Heys to the fellow squad members.
I got a mic and am downloading TS as I type. Heys to the fellow squad members.
Sign me up, i'm in.
Only 3 squads set up and the final count will be 10 squads right? Have the other 7 squad leaders been set up yet?
I'd like to give it a go. What are the requirements and who is still accepting pawns in their squad?
I'm in Ontario, Canada EST or GMT -5. Usual time slot is weekdays 17:00-21:00 EST and weekends 10:00-17:00 EST.
I'd like to give it a go. What are the requirements and who is still accepting pawns in their squad?
I'm in Ontario, Canada EST or GMT -5. Usual time slot is weekdays 17:00-21:00 EST and weekends 10:00-17:00 EST.
Rank is too high? FTW is that?
I think EA needs to focus on cleaning up admins and leaving the players alone. If you're running a ranked public server then you have a responsibility to allow for a fair play environment.
I agree that if you're paying to run the server then you earn the right to set rules up to a certain point; short of unbalancing the game environment to favor yourself. "Can only knife/pistol admins" ... that's BS.
People paid money for this game and they also have the right to not have their stats f'd up by some goofball of an admin. I've been kicked a few times for lagging, which I understand... my crappy pc is slow, i can deal. The other 20 times I've been kicked has been for stupid a** rules like the above or below.
"Only admins can be commander." "Only clan members can use helos/jets." Seen too many people with horrible kick/ban stats and all the stigma that goes with it just because of bad servers and worse admins.
I think EA needs to focus on cleaning up admins and leaving the players alone. If you're running a ranked public server then you have a responsibility to allow for a fair play environment.
I agree that if you're paying to run the server then you earn the right to set rules up to a certain point; short of unbalancing the game environment to favor yourself. "Can only knife/pistol admins" ... that's BS.
People paid money for this game and they also have the right to not have their stats f'd up by some goofball of an admin. I've been kicked a few times for lagging, which I understand... my crappy pc is slow, i can deal. The other 20 times I've been kicked has been for stupid a** rules like the above or below.
"Only admins can be commander." "Only clan members can use helos/jets." Seen too many people with horrible kick/ban stats and all the stigma that goes with it just because of bad servers and worse admins.
This entire area has been at war for thousands of years. Simply calling for a cease fire is not going to accomplish anything.
The tensions in the area will continue for thousands of more years. It will only stop once they've finally destroyed each other.
The tensions in the area will continue for thousands of more years. It will only stop once they've finally destroyed each other.
Red Devils all the way!
Only if that's what you're using to fly.
Otherwise it's the sensitivity for whatever you happen to have set up in your controls. In your case, the joystick.
Otherwise it's the sensitivity for whatever you happen to have set up in your controls. In your case, the joystick.
While in BF2:Canadianloser wrote:
anybody out there know how to increase/decrease joystick sensitivity when flying jets?
i've tried increasing the mouse sensitivity in controls but no luck...
any ideas??
thx
Options -> Controls -> Aviator OR Helicopters OR Boat OR etc. (whatever you use the joystick with.)
From there you'll see a scroll bar on left side with Sensitivity. You can increase/decrease from that for each particular vehicle.
Note: I suggest you only increase in .4 to .6 increments and play in game like that for at least an hour each time. This will give you time to adjust to the higher sensitivity and save you from a lot of crashes.
ps. You can also increase sensitivity via the Pitch and Yaw but to a lower extent than the method above.
Higher sensitivity levels will give you an edge in your agility in game and your performance once you've mastered it.
I'm all for global warming. It's cold in Canada 8 months of the year and i'm damn well ready for it to be turned into a tropical paradise. Bring it on!
a) Transport helicopters are the best thing they've ever come up with. So much fun to use!
b) Why is it that the PLA always get screwed?
c) Flares work about as well as throwing rubber chickens behind you.
d) FTW's with the AA. Can't fly without a constant lock-on. Either have stationary AA sites and/or mobile AA, not both.
b) Why is it that the PLA always get screwed?
c) Flares work about as well as throwing rubber chickens behind you.
d) FTW's with the AA. Can't fly without a constant lock-on. Either have stationary AA sites and/or mobile AA, not both.
If you're not using a joystick, you're just another target.
Screw the ROE.
I'll repair anything i want, when i want. I'll resupply anyone i want, when i want. I'll use any weapon i have available, including c4 and grenades, as often as i want and wherever i want. I'll use whatever vehicle i choose to take a flag, including helis and jets. I'll use any vehicle i want as commander while still replying to my team's uav/arty/supply requests (albeit maybe not on the front line areas of battle). I will destroy any friendly vehicle i want in order to a) keep it out of enemy hands b) have it respawn where another teammate can use it.
So long as it's not cheating/hacking/glitching/padding and doable in game, i will do it. I paid for the game and i get to decide how to play it. If EA doesn't want people dooing the above then they need to change the coding for the game they made. If they're too lazy to change the coding and make proper patches, then why should i follow the bs ROE.
I'll repair anything i want, when i want. I'll resupply anyone i want, when i want. I'll use any weapon i have available, including c4 and grenades, as often as i want and wherever i want. I'll use whatever vehicle i choose to take a flag, including helis and jets. I'll use any vehicle i want as commander while still replying to my team's uav/arty/supply requests (albeit maybe not on the front line areas of battle). I will destroy any friendly vehicle i want in order to a) keep it out of enemy hands b) have it respawn where another teammate can use it.
So long as it's not cheating/hacking/glitching/padding and doable in game, i will do it. I paid for the game and i get to decide how to play it. If EA doesn't want people dooing the above then they need to change the coding for the game they made. If they're too lazy to change the coding and make proper patches, then why should i follow the bs ROE.
Zizou! He's gone stark raving mad.
This is the second time he's headbutted someone. Did the same thing to Kientz several years ago and got himself sent off then too. Apparently Marco Materazzi called him a racial slur relating to Zidane's Algerian heritage.
This thread is awesome! I laughed so hard I cried! They need to replay that clip over and over again for a whole week.
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Country Flag To Wave Around: $10
World Cup 2006 Mug To Drink Beer From: $15
World Cup 2006 Ticket: $300
Watching Zizou Get Sent Off In The World Cup Final For Headbutting Another Player On The International Stage: Priceless!
Visa: It's Everywhere You Want To Be.
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This is the second time he's headbutted someone. Did the same thing to Kientz several years ago and got himself sent off then too. Apparently Marco Materazzi called him a racial slur relating to Zidane's Algerian heritage.
This thread is awesome! I laughed so hard I cried! They need to replay that clip over and over again for a whole week.
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Country Flag To Wave Around: $10
World Cup 2006 Mug To Drink Beer From: $15
World Cup 2006 Ticket: $300
Watching Zizou Get Sent Off In The World Cup Final For Headbutting Another Player On The International Stage: Priceless!
Visa: It's Everywhere You Want To Be.
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Try walking away/Try sneaking away... Ha! Any good raper knows all the flag spawn points and where to put bombs/bullets to ensure kills before the target even moves. But feel free to try it some time as my jet machinegun fire perforates you on spawn.PCShooterNoob wrote:
Exactly...just walk away. It's an uncappable base, so it's not like you have to stay and make sure they don't take the flag. Walk away...and be a squad leader if possible so that others can follow your example. When you suddenly take a spawn point, their team has to split up, and the disarray usually leads to a good chance to make a comeback.genius_man16 wrote:
the only time i mind raping uncaps is on Karkand, but other than that, if you only have 1 flag... deal with it
why can't you just sneak away and cap a back flag for your team? 99.99% of the time, when your getting spawn raped, the whole enemy team is there doing it, so you'll have free rein to take a different flag (gotta watch for the commander though...
Everyone's got an opinion on this and i'm sure everyone's got reasons to back their POV up. Personally I think it's a cheap tactic. I will never start the raping but I will always return the favor... it's all about karma. You get what you give.
My reason is this: Being raped is not fun and so you're really just ruining the game for the other person. I don't appreciate it and so I know that those on the receiving end of my raping would feel the same. What's the point in playing a game that's not fun?
I've given up complaining about it; I'll just ask the offending person once to stop by pointing out the above. Sometimes people listen, sometimes their own teamates will tell them to stop so they can actually get some points too, but most often times the person is just some arrogant 8 yr old twat who just giggles maniacally as they wank off to their own whoring.
Point is: If you don't like being raped, change servers and find a server that encourages a more fun environment. That's what I always do.
This means that these are not implemented yet and you cannot get them. Wait for the next patch.nitro92 wrote:
when it says edals --UPDATED-- (these medals are commented out, you cannot receive! no more shinys) wot dus commented mean and how do we get it??
Cheers to this!
I dislike reserved slots. It does nothing but keep good useable slots on servers empty.
I can understand that as an admin you want to ensure that you and your friends/clanmates want to reserve a place on your own server but EA/DICE should seriously allow for these reserved slots to use time scheduling.
For instance: You and your clan usually play on the server during certain times (eg. EST 5pm-10 pm), so why do you need these slots reserved during all the other hours you're not using them? Answer: You don't!
Nothing is more frustrating than wanting to play and seeing 50+ empty slots on servers you can't use because they're all reserved for basically noone.
I dislike reserved slots. It does nothing but keep good useable slots on servers empty.
I can understand that as an admin you want to ensure that you and your friends/clanmates want to reserve a place on your own server but EA/DICE should seriously allow for these reserved slots to use time scheduling.
For instance: You and your clan usually play on the server during certain times (eg. EST 5pm-10 pm), so why do you need these slots reserved during all the other hours you're not using them? Answer: You don't!
Nothing is more frustrating than wanting to play and seeing 50+ empty slots on servers you can't use because they're all reserved for basically noone.
A good pilot is always important. If you can't stay alive in the air long enough, being a good gunner or not doesn't really matter does it?
The most important thing is teamwork/communication. Some pilots fly too low for TV missiles to be used correctly, or too fast and not allow you the time to find the target... in these cases talk to them and ask them to adjust. Pilots can also help gunners out by pointing out targets... use VOIP, that's what it's there for.
eg. "Guy behind crate on left."
And the one thing i always ask my gunners/co-pilots to do... SPOT enemy helicopters/planes as often as possible! Helps keep track of them when your pilot loses sight and helps keep both of you alive.
The most important thing is teamwork/communication. Some pilots fly too low for TV missiles to be used correctly, or too fast and not allow you the time to find the target... in these cases talk to them and ask them to adjust. Pilots can also help gunners out by pointing out targets... use VOIP, that's what it's there for.
eg. "Guy behind crate on left."
And the one thing i always ask my gunners/co-pilots to do... SPOT enemy helicopters/planes as often as possible! Helps keep track of them when your pilot loses sight and helps keep both of you alive.
Sorry guys/gals but try to stay on the thread topic if you could please. There are other threads about the $ and fun value of SF thanks.
The latest need for this thread is for picture proof of an original BF2 badge received in SF. Can't confirm without it. I'll try for one myself in a week or so and get a screenshot if i can but anyone is free to post their own if they have.
The latest need for this thread is for picture proof of an original BF2 badge received in SF. Can't confirm without it. I'll try for one myself in a week or so and get a screenshot if i can but anyone is free to post their own if they have.
If your ground and pound isn't up to par, get your behind in a vehicle. You, as a little peon soldier, can take approximately 2-4 shots before you die. You in a vehicle and/or armor can take many many bullets and several AT hits before you die. The vehicle is just another shell around your little peon soldier which helps absorb more enemy fire. The more enemy fire you can absorb, the longer you're in the fight, and the better chances you have of getting more kills.ntberry1037 wrote:
Anyone have any tips for getting kills and not being killed so much. Seems like I can stand point blank and unload a full magazine into someone and they don't die. Mean while, I get hit twice and I'm dead? My kill to death ratio is horrible. It makes the game way to frustrating. Thanks for any advice and tips anyone can provide.
Also, I never seem to get any medals or anything. How do you get teamwork points? I almost always play in a squad and try to stick together to get team points.
As for your ground and pound; practise, practise, and more practise in SP. a) Aim for the head and not the body, b) shoot in bursts, full auto only sprays bullets and decreases accuracy, c) pick your spots, rambo tactics are for hollywood, attack only when you have the advantage, if not then retreat and try again later.
Before you insult him, read the post he made. He wasn't complaining about the tank whoring or the use of uav and supply. He's complaining about the game hack the loser was using and EA's/PB's failing in addressing this KNOWN hack.
I've seen this hack myself and EA/PB obviously know about it. Many people have emailed them about this and nothing has been done yet.
It wasn't 1 supply box, it was multiple supply boxes at the same time. The hack allows for someone, even when 'not' playing commander, to use commander type abilities such as: infinite supply boxes, infinite arty, infinite uav's. Ask around the forums and you'll see others have come across this.
My experience was on the Dragon Valley map when some tard dropped 3 arty strikes on me and my squad one after the other (span of 15 secs, 5 secs each arty strike). I dunno about other people but usually when i play commander it takes a minute or two before my arty recharges....
I've seen this hack myself and EA/PB obviously know about it. Many people have emailed them about this and nothing has been done yet.
It wasn't 1 supply box, it was multiple supply boxes at the same time. The hack allows for someone, even when 'not' playing commander, to use commander type abilities such as: infinite supply boxes, infinite arty, infinite uav's. Ask around the forums and you'll see others have come across this.
My experience was on the Dragon Valley map when some tard dropped 3 arty strikes on me and my squad one after the other (span of 15 secs, 5 secs each arty strike). I dunno about other people but usually when i play commander it takes a minute or two before my arty recharges....
Search forums... there are no planes in SF. You cannot receive this ribbon at this time.
It IS retarded.
Just got kicked today by pb for telling my teammates that all "our assets were destroyed and i couldn't help with arty/uav" as commander. Was having a good round too.
What a wonderful program pb is when it can't distinguish between ass/assh*le/assets. We learned to do this in computer sci 101 for goodness sakes. Great programming job guys! -applauds-
Just got kicked today by pb for telling my teammates that all "our assets were destroyed and i couldn't help with arty/uav" as commander. Was having a good round too.
What a wonderful program pb is when it can't distinguish between ass/assh*le/assets. We learned to do this in computer sci 101 for goodness sakes. Great programming job guys! -applauds-
Hallelujah!! I bow to your glorious post oh fellow name type bf2 player guy.JeSTeR_Player1 wrote:
Spotting Constantly Is The Commanders Job...people Need to Understand that when a Commander spots and It comes up a Question Mark, That Means Nobodys In That Area.
Ummm... Spotting is better then UAV, Because UAV only Displays them whenever the Line goes over them, where Spotting Imprints them on the Radar.
I Consider myself an Excellent Commander, and If you don't like my Spam, Then Screw you, Its Helping Out if you know what to Look For.
It's your damn JOB as commander to SPOT enemies. That's what the damn satellite map is for! I can't stand commanders that don't tell me there's 2 tanks, 3 apcs, and a chopper coming up my six.
It's very simple, my squad and I of fellow infantry type, easily killable peons would very much like to know when there's a large, killing machine, type armor thing coming up behind us or at a flag you're sending us to. It's just common courtesy to warn us of our impending doom and perhaps allow us the time to mount some sort of defense and or attack with some chance of victory.
I fly using a keyboard/mouse. It's all about experience... a more experienced pilot will always have the upper hand.Jewbat wrote:
Zonk, fly against a joysticker, and you'll be points ... flying points. That's really all their is to it, no one can compete with joysticks except joysticks.he_who_says_zonk wrote:
Dont be silly! I use keyboard and mouse, always have, and love it.
Mouse/Keyboard Tip: Increase the sensitivity of your mouse by increments. This means slowly over a period of time. It's SO difficult each time you increase it as you'll find yourself wobbling and having a heck of a hard time flying level. But once you get used to it you'll be able to out-maneouver all those that haven't. The learning curve on this each time you increase it is VERY steep (be warned, you will crash a lot). I'm slowly trying to max it out, this will give you a great edge over enemy pilots who will have a harder time trying to keep up with your turns/spins/flying.
I play a lot of diff maps, mostly 32 player servers as up here in the East it's hard to find a lag free 64 player server. There's lots in new york area but they're always full. The trick with other maps like Dragon Valley, Fushe Pass, etc. is to use the terrain in your favour. Going over/under bridges, through cranes, under frames etc. Here's some tips for these maps:Hansim wrote:
@Jester.retseJ: Jester, i have seen that you have also experience in other maps, not only in "Wake Island 2007". Nothing <against> Wake Island 2007, but the map is IMHO one of the easier ones, meaning no hills, no huge smokestacks, etc to crash into. Additionally there are no mobile AAs to bring some more "ground competition" into the round.
I think it would be very, very interesting to read and see also something about Dragon Valley, FuShe Pass and for e.g. about the handling of the mobile AAs etc.
Dragon Valley: Only 64p has jets. Most of the action here is in the middle on either side of the river banks. These are the most contested flags and have the highest concentration of targets. Always focus on the helicopter spawns as this greatly increases your team's vehicle mobility. Along either banks you'll find lots of apcs/tanks to bomb away at. Pay no attention to the AA's in this middle section; as long as you keep your airspeed up, they have no chance of shooting you down. The only thing to worry about is the USS carier if you're flying the J10. Those in F35s should use this to their advantage in help against the faster J10's. Ask your commander to man one of the Vulcan cannons on the ship to help out and lead the J10's into his/her missile range. As F35, it's critical to maintain defense on your flag containing your UAV/Radar so always attack when this flag is in danger. I fly under the cargo unloading cranes (T Shaped steel beams) while i use the MG in defense of this point. Does 2 things: a. keeps you in perfect low altitude for lighting up any enemies on the flag, b. makes the enemy pilots think twice before following you through it (usually they crash or break off).
Fushe Valley: Only 64p has jets. This is not a friendly map for jets i've found. The winding corridors make it hard to line up shots on targets. I don't have much experience in a jet on this map, if i have any tips later on i'll post. I'd follow the same tips as in Dragon Valley and focus on the river banks though.
Kubra Dam: 32p & 64p has jets. This is a fun map. Lots of vehicles to bomb away at and pretty straight on shots for most of the map (except for the huge dam in my way you say). Ha! The dam is your best friend. You know you can fly through it right? Yup, under the crane, through the path by the heli pad (on knife edge), and even through the circular tunnels on the bottom. You can fly through the tunnels on the bottom??? YES YOU CAN. Practise this... it's a great way to lose an enemy jet! When you have a bogey on your tail, pull this manouever off and just watch the screen as "XXX is no more." shows up. No more bogey! This map is chock full of pesky AA though. Always take them out first and focus on the flags that spawn AAs. As SL i always order my squad to take these flags first to make sure my airspace is clear. Use the bridges/cranes to shake off pursuers by dodging over/under them.
Dalian Plant: 32p & 64p has jets. This is another fun map. As F35 your main goal here is to help your team secure the heli pad on the coast. This is a very important spawn as it houses both a chopper and armor. The next spawn you should try to take is the first flag by the enemy base straight north of the above mentioned spawn. Once this flag is secured it is VERY difficult for the PLA to re-capture as their paths are limited through the valley. The opposite is true for the PLA side... capture the flags mentioned above in opposite sequence for victory. As F35 your main objective is to harrass the jets/choppers coming through that north valley. Most targets are concentrated in this area. As J10 (once the heli pad on the coast is captured) i fly back and forth along the coast line. You will find all the cobras/BHs/ribs coming through this channel and hitting them from the sides back and forth makes for easy kills while you patrol the front two flags. Never mind the F35's coming through but do not go too close to the carrier's vulcan cannons while patrolling. Keep your airspeed up and you should have no problem.
Daqinq Oilfields: 32p & 64p has jets. A bomber pilots dream come true! So many vehicles/targets to bomb back to hell. As Su-30 you can simply circle your airfield all day re-arming. Always bomb flags when you see them neutralized by the enemy ASAP. Easy kills. For bombing the flag by the smoke stacks, attack from the NorthWest (better sightlines) fly through the flag releasing your bombs and perform a knife edge through the gaps in the smoke stacks. This is also a good way to lose a pursuer. The F15/F18 cannot shoot you down unless you make a mistake. As USMC you can do the same with the F15 but your bad maneouverability in this jet is a weakness. You must have a good pilot with you in the F18 if you wanna last. As F18 your one and ONLY job is to keep the J10 OFF the tail of your F15. If you can't do that then you've already lost. The SU-30 will bomb you into submission very quickly.
Gulf of Oman: 32p & 64p has jets. Advantage is with the MEC side with the SU-34. This is another devastating bomber and as USMC both your F35s need to focus on keeping this bird on the ground often or you will quickly lose terrain. The problem here is that the MIG29 is a match for BOTH of your F35s put together so the ideal thing to do as USMC is to fly in tandem. Alone in the skies you will not last at all. There is rampant base raping on this flag. I hate it when i see it. So please refrain from being cheap. The MEC armor spawn is a key flag for both sides. This flag usually determines who wins the round so always focus on it when you see it neutralized. The smoke stack/hotel are great places to circle when you're being chased and give yourself a breather. I try to fly East/West on this map cuz noone else does. Keeps me out of the line of fire of North/South and i still have good sightlines on targets.
Operation Clean Sweep: 32p and 64p has jets. Advantage with the MEC side again with the MIGs/SU-34. I try to always bomb the bridges and limit the movement of vehicles on this map. Less routes for them means more concentrated targets for you. Take care not to bomb the bridges when your teammates are on them. Tip: As MEC, even if your airstrip is taken in 32p map, you can use the airstrip to the east (in the red zone), no flag but it still rearms and repairs you. EA/DICE should fix this IMO but until then you might as well use this trick.
Zatar Wetlands: 32p & 64p has jets. Advantage with the MEC side again. Faster MIGs against the F35s. As USMC use your carrier teammates in the vulcan cannons to help you out. Lead your pursuers into ambushes over them. Another trick is with the USMC airfield on the west side. I rearm/repair South to North and fly through the hangar (yes through). Takes practise but it's a quick way to get rid of a pesky pursuer. "XXX is no more." The heli pad spawn in the middle is key for both. Always focus on defense on this point as everyone and their mother wants to fly the chopper and so always a lot of targets there for you. Like Clean Sweep, i bomb the bridges to limit routes and concentrate my targets.
Commander Tip: I like to ask the commander to supply drop at the end of the runway (middle). Sometimes you fly in too fast (like in a J10) and can't repair/rearm fully (single bomb reload). Having the supply crate at the end of the runway eliminates this hassle. The supply crate will ALWAYS repair no matter how much of the runway you've gone over and the J10 rearms fully even when you're coming in at over 1200.
1. It's a game and you have to keep in mind that EA/DICE are trying to make everything balance out. Not everything is going to work exactly as it does in real life. Yes, one tank shell would blow any helicopter out of the air in real life but how many tanks do you know of that shoot down attack choppers?balleklorin wrote:
Annoying things in bf2:
1. A tank need two direct hits to take down a heli. While a attack heli needs only one direct hit to take out a tank. This is lolish, a tank shot would tear a helicopter to pieces in real life, how about some more balance and realism.
2. Antiair stingers doesn't work as they ought to. It's very hard to take down a plane and even a heli can be a pain to take down with stingers. The missiles change targets like mojos and you end up with team damage in no time. To long time before they lock on also (btw. how the hell do heat seekers lock on they don't thats radar guided missiles).
In real life, an apache longbow would make mincemeat of any tank on the field of battle. Why? Because in real life your tank is slower than a turtle. Yes it takes two tank shells but you can move your turret so much faster in game; this is how they balance it out. It's not perfect but nothing is.
2. I agree wholeheartedly with you. AA/stinger/jet missiles are horrid. We all know this. The best thing to do is always shoot things from behind and always wait for your target to drop their flares first. Otherwise you're just playing russian roulette with your TK numbers.
Just checked the EA BF2 site and found this update:
http://www.ea.com/official/battlefield/ … ate_113005
In summary it says that EA/DICE is glad we all forked over more cash and upgraded to 1.12 blah blah blah...etc. etc. What i find important is they mention they're in the process of working on a post 1.12 patch.
I'm hoping they will iron out some of the medals/badges/ribbons requirements and/or make some of them available finally. I'll try and look over the new files when they're released.
No note as to when they're planning to do so though.
http://www.ea.com/official/battlefield/ … ate_113005
In summary it says that EA/DICE is glad we all forked over more cash and upgraded to 1.12 blah blah blah...etc. etc. What i find important is they mention they're in the process of working on a post 1.12 patch.
I'm hoping they will iron out some of the medals/badges/ribbons requirements and/or make some of them available finally. I'll try and look over the new files when they're released.
No note as to when they're planning to do so though.