BFBC2 beta

[Razzle]

When's the Beta

The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!!


Where to Get It

The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB. Here's a hyper-link reminder Download links on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering.



Why we're Having a Beta

The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide better than real world exposure. This means there will also be times of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of any MP game would have. We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3 Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard.



Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game, like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance tweaks, and learning's from the Beta.



Hosting the Beta

Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each individual regions.



Where to Download the Beta

We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the fastest DLs no matter your location around the world. Please visit Download links for details on where to download the Beta.



Getting Started In the Beta

1. : Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2!
   
   
2. : Once installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in with your EA Account. If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able to create one in the same screen.
   
   
3. : Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
   
   
4. : Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it).
   

Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated. After the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2 please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail.
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[Razzle]

I pre-ordered mine via steam.

Been playing it like a dawg and it's not bad IF you don't compare it with MW2, fun stuff and frustrating stuff; same as all games at first playing.

Guess me might have to buy a joystick again as I threw my other one away, we'll see.

Overall experience wasn't bad.
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[Pacer]

Only way to play is to pre-order to get beta activation?
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[Razzle]

That's how I got my key and I assume it's the same for all yes. I have not read anywhere how you can get a key besides the way I did, but that could have changed now the panic is over.
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[Pacer]

That's bs. Have some confidence that if you make a good game it will sell. What are they teaching these kids in school these days?
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[Strychnine]

Yeah i preordered mine also. From what ive read that is the only way anyone is going to be able to play beta.
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[insaino]

Any other reports? is it worth me getting? are u guys able to play together?
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[Razzle]

It takes a time to get used to but you have to stick with it, very different from cod. Maps when extended are massive, you extend the map by blowing up the lunch boxes and pushing forwrd your side. Squads are 4 max, spawn on the leader blah blah blah.

Main gripe is trying to kill players, SO difficult to put a player down sometimes! LOL
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[insaino]

mmmm. has anyone played with each other yet? Can soemone compare to regular bf2 gameplay?

Do you anticipate the clan playing this?
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[Pacer]

[quote="Razzle"]It takes a time to get used to but you have to stick with it, very different from cod. Maps when extended are massive, you extend the map by blowing up the lunch boxes and pushing forwrd your side. Squads are 4 max, spawn on the leader blah blah blah.

Main gripe is trying to kill players, SO difficult to put a player down sometimes! LOL[/quote]

Insaino, it appears from Razzles post here that it hasn't changed at all. In BF2 it is impossible to kill also. The engine they use is a little out of date IMHO.

I might wait until the new MOH comes out.

http://www.medalofhonor.com/
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[Pacer]

Any new updates? Any patches to improve game at all?
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