BF2S Forums Disconnection since patch 1.4 - NEED HELP and GIVE INFO

It really depends on WHY you get the DC. For instance, since the patch, I'll almost ALWAYS crash to Desktop when picking up a new kit, or get revived without one... A "feature" of the new patch one might say. However, the majority of the dreaded server crashes are now "fixed". And as you say, there are still problems with the individual clients.
I still prefer that a single client goes, than the entire server.... It sucks when it's MY client though.

If you have tried the usual:
Uninstall BF2
Clean up cache files
Reinstall BF2
Reinstall SF/EF/AF
Update BF2
Manually update PB

Then I'm sorry to say that you may need to make a backup of whatever files you want to keep on your PC, then format and reinstall windows !

Hey dude.

I have been having the exact same problems. I get in a server and the ping is low; then BAM it goes through the roof and I get kicked. I thought this was related to a router and spyware problem. Most of the dc's happened within 15 secs of playing in a map.  I got a new router and my internet was restored. I submitted a help request on techsupportforum.com and did what the told me. After completing their help, it was much better. I played in a server longer but I got the dreaded "Your Connection was lost". I got excited until the helicopter kept freezing. Second try never got into a map. Third server: I actually completed a round without getting dc'd! RTJ larger map standard play.  So in short I am still looking for a definitive answer. The funny thing is, I did not have any problems with the 1.4 patch until 2 weeks ago. I though it was my IPS or hardware but I sense something larger under the surface. Do a search in the website above for my name as an author and you can see what the guided me through. I am waiting for a reply to the latest post I made. My ISP is comcast cable if that helps you any.

Let me know if you see or hear anything else. I have seen a lot of similar posts on this forum. I don't think this is an isolated problem. There must be a common thread.

Side topic: Where did all the servers go? I only see about half compared to two weeks ago. I only have ranked, punk, and S, M and L selected as search criteria. Oh and same mod. I suspect the mod. What is everyone else playing POE?

Thanx for stealing my hard work wildcard.  You could have at least given me credit for the info.

And by the way its not the patch it is PUNKBUSTER!!

Last edited by Mr.Maverick.MDK (2006-09-27 07:14:01)

well, this could be you i guess....my modem went bad on me recently, and i thought it was bf2...if you can download large files from a fast server (i.e. nvidia gaming/fileplanet) without timing out, then this is not your issue, but i got thousands of errors in my modem log when i went above a certain d/l speed...another easy fix that worked for a while is change the in-game setting from T1 to cable, as the cable setting uses less packets and you wont really notice any difference.

[Wildcard]DaMaverick,

I finally broke down and called my ISP. They said my downstream was low and needed to be adjusted! They are sending someone out tomorrow. I hope that does it. I will llet you know!

Any progress for you?

Hello all,

I have the same p^roblem again , without any solution.
I have reinstall BF2 till the patch 1.3 and it's better.
I have mailed to EA games and here is the answer :

"Hello,

Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts. I’m sorry for the difficulty that you are having with the game.

We found that users with VIA motherboard chipsets for AMD and Intel CPUs will encounter crash or installation issues with the game. There is an update you'll want to get from VIA that addresses a few known issues with their systems in particular causing lockups and other issues in several high end games.

This page has info that you should look into as a possible resolution to your issue. If you should run into any trouble with installing these drivers, VIA has an Install guide and a Help Forum which should be able to guide you through the installation.

http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2

Not having the correct VIA drivers could manifest itself in the form of a "Serious Error" message, and/or a blue screen crash.

Connection issues typically are caused by one or more ports being blocked by a firewall, router, or even your Internet Service Provider to help maintain security.  These ports are the doorways used to send and recieve information between your computer and the server.  You must configure your router/firewall to have the game's ports open in order to connect to the servers properly.

The ports for Battlefield 2 are as follows:

UDP ports:

27900
29900
29910
27901
55123
55124
55215
16567
1500-4999
18060

TCP ports:

80
29900
29901
29920
28910
4711
18060

You may also need to have your Internet Service Provider open these ports for you.  For help configuring a firewall or router you may need to refer to the manufacturer.

GameSpy has it's own requirements for ports.  You may want to check the requirements listed in the Working Around the Firewall/Proxy section of their site.

Click here to go to GameSpy's firewall page.
http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml

Click here for further connection troubleshooting steps.
http://eatech.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/eate … _sid ?>

Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self Help knowledgebase (http://support.ea.com)

Marc C.
EA Tech Support """""

I had already update my VIA so it's not that.
Tonight , I'm going ot ahave a view on the site for the "connection trouble shooting".

I hope all  of this help you  because for me , not ! ( for the moment )
I will you know !

See you

not to sure mate about the ati , i use nvidia always have, but the install for a up-grade should that not just over write your old one, strange, i use this great FREE programe to get ride of loads of crap on my pc, here is the link.....   www.filehippo.com       look for a programe called CC-cleaner as i said its a free programe that cleans all your coockies your choice E.G you pick what locations it cleans, and it has a great registery cleaner, witch gives you an option to back up anything you get rid off. not it only deletes UN-USED registrys, and it also has an option for deleting programes, and what programes you want run next time you re-boot, as i said its free and kicks arseeee. good luck mate

Rubix-Cubes wrote:

btw Roomba the page also has the new ati card driver there for d/l let me know how ya get on

Thanks man! I appreciate the help. I will check the site out for the new driver! Here is my canned reply I am posting on the various 'connection' related threads:

To all,

My connection problems were related to my cable modem. I had it replaced and viola! I played for an hour or so last night. Minor hiccups when the map loaded but that was there before.  It was a 44 player (?) map and it was loaded with people. It was good to be back.

So if you have tried everything else, call your ISP. I will let you know if I have any problems.