MaRine[M24]
Member
+3|6591
I'm a bit new to BF2, due to my system only being adequate for BF1942, I had to stick with 1942 up until now. I was able to get some $ together and built a decent system. Enough for BF2 on all medium settings. And the game looks quite phenominal. And after 1000 hours of BF1942, BF2 is definately a sight for sore eyes graphics wise.

x800GTO 256MB
1GB DDR400
AMD 64 3200+
Was around $400, ordering all hardware off newegg. Cheap for what I got if you ask me. Took about 15 minutes to build.

So i'm up to my old ways again and thats snipeing, I did it 24/7 in 1942 and BF2 seems pretty awesome for sniping. I dont know much about maps in BF2 nor good sniper spots.

I have played each map at least once in a 32 man online server just to see what there like and i'm quite impressed visually. Very good graphics compared to 1942. One map I liked in particular was Sharqi Peninsula. I didn't take much likeing to Strike At Karkand nor mashtuur City. Karkand was just a nade spam fest (reminds me of 1942 crate spammers hehe..annoying as heck). Mashtuur City was alright, but it felt to wide open for me. The other maps were more vehicle oriented.

Sharqi is a good mix of all the urban maps, and it's a map i'm going to be playing alot of, so I might as well get to know the in's and out's of it. If theres anything I learned in 1942 its to conceal your silouhette (however you spell it). The rooftops dont seem like a good place to do that, and sniping on a roof is like holding up a massive sign that says "IM OVER HERE", so im looking for good camoflauge areas. grass, shrubs etc..
scottomus0
Teh forum ghey!
+172|6841|Wigan. Manchester. England.
Took your time lol. 2142's out nar. Go get that instead
Reddhedd
trolawlawl
+188|6649|EE Chat
go to road to jalalabad and spawn at hotel when enemies have either junkyard or market-

happy sniping
Master*
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+416|6699|United States
Special Forces FTW!!!
MaRine[M24]
Member
+3|6591

scottomus0 wrote:

Took your time lol. 2142's out nar. Go get that instead
I downloaded and installed the demo about an hour after installing BF2, and it was alright. Same engine as Bf2 it looked like. I may pick up 2142 once I get into BF2. But for now i'm just glad to see new graphics and the maps in Bf2 are quite awesome. Get at least a couple dozen hours in BF2, before going for 2142.

Last edited by MaRine[M24] (2006-11-01 18:31:54)

SilentscoutIX
BF2s US Server Admin
+91|6592|Vancouver, BC, Canada
Nice to see you have found BF2. I'm not sure if I am correct, but are you asking for some suggestions for sniper positions on Sharqi? If so you can check out www.secretsofbattlefield.com or just run around the map on single player for a while and find them for yourself. I myself would suggest running around on single player for awhile as secrets of battlefield has not been updated in quite a while and the suggestions aren't exactly amazing.

Last edited by SilentscoutIX (2006-11-01 18:34:03)

explosivo
Banned
+262|6847
yeah!, Sharqi is one of the best maps for snipers

karkand is good for claymore spamming

but there is so much more fun to be had in bf2, dont constantly play sniper.
Master*
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+416|6699|United States
Plllaaay Speeecial Forces!!!!
MaRine[M24]
Member
+3|6591

explosivo wrote:

yeah!, Sharqi is one of the best maps for snipers

karkand is good for claymore spamming

but there is so much more fun to be had in bf2, dont constantly play sniper.
I certainly wont confine myself to only snipeing, but it's always been a "passion" per say of mine in all FPS games. I'll definately try out all the different kits and vehicles in time.
Heavy_Guns_91
I hand out purple hearts like candy
+72|6607|Alberta, Canada

scottomus0 wrote:

Took your time lol. 2142's out nar. Go get that instead
No... Stick to BF2. Just because.

Sharqi is an awesome map. My personal favourite.

Some tips (if you want them)...

-If you like sniping, chose a spot that's not so obvious. It may save your life.
-Picking a map like Road to Jalalabad Infantry Only is an EASY way to get sniper kills.
-Jalalabad Infantry Only is also an EASY map to get team points on. Run with the group of soldiers on your team and throw down ammo packs and health.
-If you find yourself getting killed by vehicles and artillery too much, try playing Infantry Only. Even though BF2 is made to be played with vehicles, it's also really fun on IO.
CC-Marley
Member
+407|7033
Get more RAM
Breez
AKA: badhq
+937|6836|Derby, England

Wrong Section Moved

Welcome to forums bro here u should find your answer to your question

Peace Boris
gene_pool
Banned
+519|6826|Gold coast, Aus.
I made some queer movie with pretty lame music showing some sharqi sniper spots a while back. Let me find it


edit: just here http://media.putfile.com/BF2-sniping-places


There are a few more. I might go take some screenies for you in a sec

Last edited by gene_pool (2006-11-01 20:14:02)

MaRine[M24]
Member
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CC-Marley wrote:

Get more RAM
I was actually contemplating that before ordering my new system. I was told BF2 would run phenominal on 2GB, but I figured 1GB would be enough. I do notice slight lag in combat, but I have feeling it's more so CPU related than RAM.

I think i'm going to turn off dynamic lights & shadows, and hopefully get a nice FPS boost. Since these 2 settings don't add much visual quality. I find "lighting" really makes a huge difference in visual quality.

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