Patch 1.4 beta released.

Ponster

Today EA released the 1.4 beta patch. Patch 1.4 includes the new map 'Road to Jalalabad' and a new infrantry only serversetting.

The 1.4 beta patch can only be played on unranked servers and a select number of EA Trusted Partners is allowed to host these servers. The client patch is available as full (530 mb size) and incremental (140 mb size) version and is not backwards compatible. Because there won't be many 1.4 beta servers online, it is not wise to upgrade to this beta version unless you are willing to contribute in the bugfind proces.
The readme of beta patch 1.4 describes how to be able to play both 1.3 and 1.4
Feedback of any kind of bugs is welcome, please contact your EA Trusted Partner and include as much details as possible. In The Netherlands your are welcome to contact i3d.nl (info@i3d.nl) for feedback on beta patch 1.4

The clientpatch is downloadable on our special 1000 mbit mirror website:



http://files.i3d.nl (European 1000 mbit mirror)

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.

www.gamert.nl/forum

Evd-Burner

wonder how many probs will be found

KdjaCL

Evd-Burner wrote:

wonder how many probs will be found

Wonder how many will be fixed.

Totalbf2 has a list of 113 bugs if someone submits them will they fix them or say they are not 1.4 related?


kdjac

Keyzer

I wouldnt touch this with a barge pole...

irlrobins

Yea me neither. Wouldn't want to risk fucking up my working install of 1.3. I'll wait for 1.4 proper to come out.

fightin irish

keep moving 1.4 beta patch keep moving!

bubonicus

sure havn't they all been beta releases:D

Silverfish

bubonicus wrote:

sure havn't they all been beta releases:D

Touche.


I did want to post my 'Hey punks, leave EA alone!' speech but its getting harder these days

the_syco

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:
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Beta Installation[/FONT]

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

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]When you wish to switch back to the release version of BF2, use the following steps:[/FONT]

1. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”[/FONT]
2. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Rename”[/FONT]
3. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Rename the folder to something like “Battlefield 2 Beta”[/FONT]
4. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Right click the “Copy of Battlefield 2” folder[/FONT]
5. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Rename the folder the “Battlefield 2”[/FONT]
6. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Start the game as normal.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The shortcut will run BF2.exe from whichever folder is named “Battlefield 2” and both installations share the same registry entries. [/FONT]


[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]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. [/FONT]


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.

Linkie

DingDong

Nothing to see here please move along

the_syco

Cool. The multi version thing works

Ponster

Err, anyone who dones'nt bother to download and test forfits the right to ever complain about BF2 again IMHO.

TotalBF2 has a list of 4 1.4 bugs.

It fixes pronspamming, Karland exploits, dropping jeeps on buildings, destroying arty with jeeps and gives unlocks back to unranked servers.

TheHairyFairy

If it fixes prone spamming then \o/, just a few other noob traits to be removed now.

Hal1

Right, so has anyone actually installed this beta patch to test it?? all your ramblings are just anti ea comments.

Tjarn

I just have to say that i was amazed when i played on a infantry server today.

I have nerver seen anything like that before.

It was almoste scary!

My first thought, Bots?!

This is what i saw.







Teamwork with random dudes on a public server without any clanmates!

Keyzer

Followed the instructions above on bypassing re-installing in the event of this patch blowing up your pc.

Played jalalabad, I like it.
The game feels "better" and without planes and choppers (lets not start a debate on planes choppers etc.) you could actually get down to business and play this game as it was meant to be in my opinion. Everything feels balanced, if a tank kills me I respawn as anti tank and give him some knowing that stringfellow or maverick aint gonna swoop down and blow me up.
I think it gives you more of a chance to win.

The map itself is pretty cool, like a mix of karkand and mashtuur.
Pretty cool.

Shame it took over a year to finally make a tangible improvement to the game.

Scruff

wish they would include a no aircraft setting.

Ponster

Scruff wrote:

wish they would include a no aircraft setting.

It's called BF2: Special Forces

Keyzer

Scruff wrote:

wish they would include a no aircraft setting.

Have you read the other posts or anything about the impending patch?
There is an Infantry only option...

Ponster

Beta2 released today. Get it in the usual places.

the_syco

Ponster wrote:

Beta2 released today. Get it in the usual places.

Checked ftp://largedownloads.ea.com but only got the BF2_Beta_Full_v2.zip. Oh, and here's the kicker: the incremental file only allows an update from 1.3, not 1.4beta

Looks like I'll have to do a duel copy/install. One 1.3, and one 1.4beta2

Oh, and, eh, the new patch is the same size as the old patch. Go figure.

Ponster

the_syco wrote:

Checked ftp://largedownloads.ea.com but only got the BF2_Beta_Full_v2.zip. Oh, and here's the kicker: the incremental file only allows an update from 1.3, not 1.4beta

I don't understand. You did save a copy of your 1.3 folder before you patched with the first beta? Just patch that one.

the_syco

Ponster wrote:

I don't understand. You did save a copy of your 1.3 folder before you patched with the first beta? Just patch that one.

I was doing it another way. No worries, its all good now