BF2S Forums patch 1.4 beta

ShotYourSix wrote:

They can beta test all they want.  Yet they are STILL unable to fix most of the bugs which have plagued this game from the very beginning (red/blue, hit detection, GUI issues, etc).   Add to this the fact that each new patch has introduced as many problems as it has fixed and I think (based on past experience) we can pretty much see what to expect from 1.4

Yes, this beta test is a step in the right direction.  And yes, it will help them to release a better patch than without an open beta.  Yet the fact remains that DICE are complete shit when it comes to patching this game (I dont think anybody will argue with that, their history speaks for itself).  I'm sorry but those of you who are thinking that one last patch will fix this game are going to be very disappointed.  There will be the same old bugs, and no doubt some new ones.  I won't even get into what their continued "tweaking" is going to bring about.....

I'm not trying to be a complete naysayer here but let's at least be realistic about our expectations.

+1 mate.

ThePunisher_ITA_ wrote:

People... at least have they fixed the "crash on join"?

I've been following the beta thread at EA and so far, the bug is still at large, though I'm pretty confident this will be one of the fixes they CAN manage.

Last edited by ShotYourSix (2006-07-05 23:30:45)

THOSE BETTER NOT BE ALL THE FIXES. I can have a 17 pages doucumenting everything that needs to be changed for there last fuck up in 1.3

Nikola Bathory wrote:

I have a Q!!!
If i install this 1.4 beta, does this mean that I will be UNABLE to join all other servers???
and, where can I test the patch? off-line only? or are there any servers that run it?? PLZ help!

Read the official README, you can play also in 1.3 ones.

Nikola Bathory wrote:

I have a Q!!!
If i install this 1.4 beta, does this mean that I will be UNABLE to join all other servers???
and, where can I test the patch? off-line only? or are there any servers that run it?? PLZ help!

HERE IS THE README FILE FOR THE 1.4 BETA 1 PATCH:

"Beta Disclaimer

Greetings!
     By taking part in this BETA you are accepting the risks related to the use of non-final code.  EA & DICE are not responsible for any harm caused by the use of these files.  EA will not provide customer support for any issues related to the use of any BETA related files.  Any issues experienced during the use of these files should be reported to the EA Battlefield2 forums. 

Helpful Tips:

Installation steps to protect your original BF2 install:
Beta Installation

1.    Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
2.    Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Copy”
3.    Right click anywhere away from this folder and choose “Paste”
4.    Once the copy has completed, you will have two folders named “Battlefield 2” and “Copy of Battlefield 2”
5.    Install the patch 1.4 beta, then start the game as normal

When you wish to switch back to the release version of BF2, use the following steps:

1.    Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
2.    Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Rename”
3.    Rename the folder to something like “Battlefield 2 Beta”
4.    Right click the “Copy of Battlefield 2” folder
5.    Rename the folder the “Battlefield 2”
6.    Start the game as normal.

The shortcut will run BF2.exe from whichever folder is named “Battlefield 2” and both installations share the same registry entries.

Using the above steps will negate the need to completely uninstall and re-install whenever you wish to switch from the retail version to the beta version and vice versa. 

Feedback & Bug Reporting: There will be threads hosted on the EA forums in which you can provide your feedback on the 1.4 patch.  Please direct all feedback to these lists and not to customer service.  Customer Service will not provide support for any Patch Beta issues.  We are eager to receive your feedback on this patch beta! 

Communicate in game:  When playing in one of the BETA servers make sure to communicate any issues you see to others in the server.  This will allow you to quickly discover if the issues you experience are unique to you or not.

Screenshots: It is extremely helpful to our development teams to be able to have a visual reference for any issues or feedback you provide.  Whenever possible please provide a screenshot with your bug reports or feedback.

Crash Logs: If you experience a crash please check your dmp file located at: C:\Documents and Settings\<xxx>\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Dmp.  Report your crash in the Official EA Forums and be prepared to provide the dump file if requested. 

DX Diag report:  For any technical issue experienced we may need you to provide your system spec and driver information.  All of this can be gathered by selecting the ‘run’ option in the start menu and entering “dxdiag” then pressing Enter."

Some F*ucking asshole just -1 me probably because of this:

JON.ANTONSSON wrote:

Look at what I managed to do in singleplayer in this new patch, (The "BETA 1" sign is downthere if you download the pic and zoom in)

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/1267 … 1665lk.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8561 … 1637kv.jpg

It took some tries thoe to succeed
But when I tried to drive in the car blowed up... hmm...

EDIT: The first pic isnt the same situation when the car landed corectly, but thats the same place that I clicked on, and that car on the first pic actually landed upside/down.

I am just trying to tell people that this hotel bullshit is still possible and that EA has almost failed to fix it. Its really hard to do it but some idiots may do it in the future anyway when this patch finally is finished & released.

I am also doing a list off all possible things that is wrong and ideas of what they can do about it in the EA forums and here also ofcourse.

lol.

Beta.... not even worth downloading

Will get when full version is finished

This is the first time for me, but does it occur often in 1.4 that u have a CTD when clicking the 1.4 server in the serverlist? usually it crashes after totally loading the map...

The performance has improved a little actually.

First I urge that if you have constructive opinons on the 1.4 patch that you visit the EA forums and post these opinions. Please do not be an ass and write crap that only an angsty 14 year old would write.

This is my post:
http://forum.eagames.co.uk/viewtopic.ph … 770#276770

Express the bugs and errors you find. Do something about them and exert your voice.

No more CTD on Join people? Even if you join 1.3 servers with 1.4 Patch installed?

I havent gotten a CTD yet w/ 1.4 (I may be lucky.)  Also I finally found a 1.4 server in the U.S. where I get good ping.  For anyone interested:

La Cantina Boneyard- UNRANKED BF2
IP: 205.138.193.55:16567

Last edited by ssulli (2006-07-06 05:33:24)

[UCF]Dauntless wrote:

ThePunisher_ITA_ wrote:

No more CTD on Join people? Even if you join 1.3 servers with 1.4 Patch installed?

You can't do that, If you have patch 1.4 you can only join servers with 1.4 (unless you copy the folder and switch between them)

Thanks... +1 .