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04 January 2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
Would be tempting to keep the admin 'kick' page up for tomorrow night and see how long before you get bored of rejoining 
(only kidding) 
(only kidding) So whats different about the add on pack then? Different characters, maps, scenarios?
04 January 2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by _RIP_
looks like your boot file is borked, never had much joy myself sorting that one 
All I need to do now is update to SP2 and the other 1500 downloads that Microsoft should have put in in the first place.
Here's hoping for tomorrow night!
04 January 2006, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
BF2 SF has new weapon unlocks, flash bangs, zip lines, grappling hooks and night-time levels (with night vision!) - its great
Well thats me convinced!
I'll take alook at the download size, could be a case of buy it next this coming Saturday!
XT850X has been shippped, so come Friday were good to roll!
05 January 2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RichiW
Well thats me convinced!
I'll take alook at the download size, could be a case of buy it next this coming Saturday!
XT850X has been shippped, so come Friday were good to roll!
I'll take alook at the download size, could be a case of buy it next this coming Saturday!
XT850X has been shippped, so come Friday were good to roll!
Also 8 new levels with the SF expansion pack... Remember to reapply the patch 1.12 after installing SF thou, as SF overwrites the patch with 1.1 on install.
05 January 2006, 11:54 PM
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How was this evening? Bought the SF expansion via EA, so as a result of formatting the drive, had to redownload the patch. 
Only realised this at 7 this evening, so couldn't get on tonight. With a bit of luck, may get on for a couple of rounds of vanilla on Sunday.
And new 7800GT and mobo really rock.
Will have to see if I can push them a bit harder, so will be scouring the web for any recommendations!
Only realised this at 7 this evening, so couldn't get on tonight. With a bit of luck, may get on for a couple of rounds of vanilla on Sunday.And new 7800GT and mobo really rock.
Will have to see if I can push them a bit harder, so will be scouring the web for any recommendations!
06 January 2006, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by drjsd
How was this evening? Bought the SF expansion via EA, so as a result of formatting the drive, had to redownload the patch. Only realised this at 7 this evening, so couldn't get on tonight. With a bit of luck, may get on for a couple of rounds of vanilla on Sunday.
And new 7800GT and mobo really rock. Will have to see if I can push them a bit harder, so will be scouring the web for any recommendations!
Only realised this at 7 this evening, so couldn't get on tonight. With a bit of luck, may get on for a couple of rounds of vanilla on Sunday.And new 7800GT and mobo really rock.
Will have to see if I can push them a bit harder, so will be scouring the web for any recommendations!Actually the first time I've *even* enjoy'd Iron Gator (well, sort of enjoyed it).
Had some good guys on there tonight - and some long lost clan members too!
06 January 2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Bought battlefield 2 yesterday!
Sat at the PC, > CD in > Install > "battlefield special forces requires battlefield 2 to be installed"
Doh! managed to get the expansion disc instead
Sat at the PC, > CD in > Install > "battlefield special forces requires battlefield 2 to be installed"
Doh! managed to get the expansion disc instead
Still should be able to pick the original up for 15-20 quid.
BTW,
- install BF2
- install BF2 SF
- install patch v1.12
hope to see you on the battlefield soon!
PS. patch 1.20 is in the pipeline, will post a link when it's released.
06 January 2006, 01:23 PM
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I've just bought this as well (BF2 and SF). Will try and get time to have a session at the weekend sometime. Looks like it might be fun
06 January 2006, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
I've just bought this as well (BF2 and SF). Will try and get time to have a session at the weekend sometime. Looks like it might be fun
We'll be on Sunday night most likely or though I'm hoping to get on tonight WP.BTW, if anyone has or gets an X-fi card, and then has probs in BF2 getting it to work, PM me, I'll forward the FAQ.
PS. You should all check the BF2 page on http://www.tweakguides.com/ anyhow to 'tune' your BF2 instances if you're having probs
06 January 2006, 02:37 PM
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I've only just got a machine that'll run it
It has got a xifi card in it, so I'll let you know if I have any problems getting it running. Fingers crossed
It has got a xifi card in it, so I'll let you know if I have any problems getting it running. Fingers crossed
06 January 2006, 02:47 PM
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Just in case then... the problem is not being able to enable h/w sound + Ultra quality with out the game crashing to desktop (I think)...
Taken from here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...95#post5806395
Taken from here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...95#post5806395
The problem is already documented in the Knowledge Base. (I copied it here for you)
If you encounter this problem, we recommend that you reinstall your Sound Blaster X-Fi drivers as follows:
1.
Browse to *:\Audio\Drivers on the X-Fi installation CD (where * is your CD/DVD Rom Drive letter).
2.
Double-click Setup.exe to run the Creative Driver Update Utility.
3.
Under Update Option check the Driver Uninstallation box.
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Check the Delete all shared Creative audio driver files box.
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Click OK.
6.
Click Yes to the warning that follows.
7.
Click OK to proceed with the uninstallation.
8.
When prompted, click OK to reboot your system.
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When your system has rebooted, click Cancel when Windows detects new hardware.
10.
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
11.
Under Update Option check the Driver installation box.
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Click OK.
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Reboot PC when prompted.
14.
Relaunch Battlefield2.
15. You can now apply Sound Blaster X-Fi settings in the game's audio settings and proceed.
If you encounter this problem, we recommend that you reinstall your Sound Blaster X-Fi drivers as follows:
1.
Browse to *:\Audio\Drivers on the X-Fi installation CD (where * is your CD/DVD Rom Drive letter).
2.
Double-click Setup.exe to run the Creative Driver Update Utility.
3.
Under Update Option check the Driver Uninstallation box.
4.
Check the Delete all shared Creative audio driver files box.
5.
Click OK.
6.
Click Yes to the warning that follows.
7.
Click OK to proceed with the uninstallation.
8.
When prompted, click OK to reboot your system.
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When your system has rebooted, click Cancel when Windows detects new hardware.
10.
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
11.
Under Update Option check the Driver installation box.
12.
Click OK.
13.
Reboot PC when prompted.
14.
Relaunch Battlefield2.
15. You can now apply Sound Blaster X-Fi settings in the game's audio settings and proceed.
06 January 2006, 11:27 PM
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I'm up and running now (I've got the right game 
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Got both installed. Just been practicing single player, quite tricky compared to COD 2. What's the patch you mentioned? When I installed special forces it came up saying it was installing a patch (took about 10 mins)
It runs fast on my machine but the graphics are dire! Then again I'm running a graphics card that's not even near the lower part of the reccomended graphics card list and I've only got 512md ddr
Anyone reccomend a good graphics card? 1 gig of RAM enough to upgrade to as well?
)Got both installed. Just been practicing single player, quite tricky compared to COD 2. What's the patch you mentioned? When I installed special forces it came up saying it was installing a patch (took about 10 mins)
It runs fast on my machine but the graphics are dire! Then again I'm running a graphics card that's not even near the lower part of the reccomended graphics card list
and I've only got 512md ddrAnyone reccomend a good graphics card? 1 gig of RAM enough to upgrade to as well?
07 January 2006, 09:35 AM
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BF2, especially SF eats PC's and GFX cards for breakfast. 2 gig of ram is recommended. Like all things PC, buy the fastest/best card you can afford unless you want a 6 month upgrade path
07 January 2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by _RIP_
BF2, especially SF eats PC's and GFX cards for breakfast. 2 gig of ram is recommended. Like all things PC, buy the fastest/best card you can afford unless you want a 6 month upgrade path
Dave.
07 January 2006, 02:59 PM
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Thanks.
I'm just having a bit of trouble finding what I need to fit my PC.
I had a look in pc world (when I bought the game) yesterday and the RAM was quoting different pin numbers or something. I asked a lad in there and he said you need the model number of the computer and to come in and they'll tell me.
Now, I don't want to buy from PC world but I guess you have to take the RAM in the PC out and look what it is??
Also, same with graphics card?
I'm just having a bit of trouble finding what I need to fit my PC.
I had a look in pc world (when I bought the game) yesterday and the RAM was quoting different pin numbers or something. I asked a lad in there and he said you need the model number of the computer and to come in and they'll tell me.
Now, I don't want to buy from PC world but I guess you have to take the RAM in the PC out and look what it is??
Also, same with graphics card?
07 January 2006, 03:08 PM
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nope - go along to
http://www.crucial.com/uk/
and you can select the maker etc or
http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/
and it will scan it for ya - will also suggest a video card as well
if not post up the make and model of the pc and we can help you.
Dave
http://www.crucial.com/uk/
and you can select the maker etc or
http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/
and it will scan it for ya - will also suggest a video card as well
if not post up the make and model of the pc and we can help you.
Dave
08 January 2006, 11:09 PM
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Couple of questions :
I've just vgot a weapons upgrade; choice of machine gun, sniper gun etc. Now when do i get to use these weapons?? Is it online? If so only in the particular skin i choose i.e. i carnt have a special forces with a sniper rifle can i??
Also , having installed the SF expansion pack, i find that it says to use the 'E' key for climbing the rope - well i already have the 'E' key assigned to something else, i can i buggery find the key in the menu for 'climb rope'??!
I've just vgot a weapons upgrade; choice of machine gun, sniper gun etc. Now when do i get to use these weapons?? Is it online? If so only in the particular skin i choose i.e. i carnt have a special forces with a sniper rifle can i??
Also , having installed the SF expansion pack, i find that it says to use the 'E' key for climbing the rope - well i already have the 'E' key assigned to something else, i can i buggery find the key in the menu for 'climb rope'??!
09 January 2006, 01:06 AM
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still having trouble with the tanks ...doh how can i be 1 hit 1 kill inside a tank
is there a special area they are aiming for ....even head to head with enemy
tanks im aiming at there turret i always lose ..
prefer the apc myself much faster ..and the guns ..awesome for troop kills
is there a special area they are aiming for ....even head to head with enemy
tanks im aiming at there turret i always lose ..
prefer the apc myself much faster ..and the guns ..awesome for troop kills
09 January 2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by badcompany
still having trouble with the tanks ...doh how can i be 1 hit 1 kill inside a tank
is there a special area they are aiming for ....even head to head with enemy
tanks im aiming at there turret i always lose ..
prefer the apc myself much faster ..and the guns ..awesome for troop kills
is there a special area they are aiming for ....even head to head with enemy
tanks im aiming at there turret i always lose ..
prefer the apc myself much faster ..and the guns ..awesome for troop kills
I know what you mean though, sometimes even with 60% health, one hit from another take takes you out.
I find shooting the side of the wheels kills a tank off quicker.
As for APC and troop kills - yep, brilliant
09 January 2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by RichiW
Couple of questions :
I've just vgot a weapons upgrade; choice of machine gun, sniper gun etc. Now when do i get to use these weapons?? Is it online? If so only in the particular skin i choose i.e. i carnt have a special forces with a sniper rifle can i??
I've just vgot a weapons upgrade; choice of machine gun, sniper gun etc. Now when do i get to use these weapons?? Is it online? If so only in the particular skin i choose i.e. i carnt have a special forces with a sniper rifle can i??
Also , having installed the SF expansion pack, i find that it says to use the 'E' key for climbing the rope - well i already have the 'E' key assigned to something else, i can i buggery find the key in the menu for 'climb rope'??!
09 January 2006, 05:48 PM
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AKA "munge"
Good few maps last night, think I was lucky to get on the server, though it took me a few goes. A cracking turn out when I think there have been some nights with only 3 or 4 people all night and it turns into a practice session.
Managed to get a second on the city map (SAS vs Spetznaz)
- and only got pipped by the commander of the oppo who gets double 
And girlfriend on nights on Tuesday, so party on then...
Good few maps last night, think I was lucky to get on the server, though it took me a few goes. A cracking turn out when I think there have been some nights with only 3 or 4 people all night and it turns into a practice session.
Managed to get a second on the city map (SAS vs Spetznaz)
- and only got pipped by the commander of the oppo who gets double And girlfriend on nights on Tuesday, so party on then...
09 January 2006, 08:10 PM
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Thanks for that DrEvil - i thought today at work; i bet if i pressed the enter/exit vehicle button that might work - and you've just comfirmed it
Out tonight so no BF2 for me
Out tonight so no BF2 for me
10 January 2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by drjsd
AKA "munge"
Explains why I've seen you on so much
We're still recruiting people (for SNAFU), only prereq is that you have time and the commitment to play at least once a week - obviously if you're away on holiday for a week we don't expect you to find a internet cafe with BF2 support
If interested, visit our www and express you're interest there...
Anyhow, back on topic... Vanilla BF2 tonight - see you then!
10 January 2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvil
only prereq is that you have time and the commitment to play at least once a week