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gotta try the new ATI drivers...

went to town yesterday :)

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edit: here is the link to the 10.4 beta drivers.

THESE ARE BETA REMEMBER!!!!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IV35HNQJ

the only real change about these drivers is fixing loading issues in battlefield. I haven't ran them yet (downloading/installing now) so i will post an update when i play around with them.

ATI Catalyst™ 10.4 Preview features:

The ATI Catalyst 10.4 Preview provides resolution for the following issue:

Long load times for new maps in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 when using an ATI Radeon HD 5xxx series graphics card

http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/ATI-Catalyst-10-4-Hotfix.aspx

there are 10.5 drivers too (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WH2U3WZG ) but apparently they are just 10.4 with an older version of CCC (who cares though? ATI tray tools FTW!!!) and don't perform as well from what i am reading ( http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248947 & http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=319297)

edit: don't think the 10.4b support windows xp :(

Edited by rajputwarrior

Some more details on the upcoming patch...

Our current plan is to allow Steam to test the patch tonight and all being well we will look to release R7 client and R10 servers on Wednesday morning European time. I'll update more on that later once the details are finalised.

In the mean time here is the R7 client changelist:-

  • MP ? New Server browser
  • MP ? Added 15 second spawn timer for Conquest/Rush gamemodes at the start of round to prevent high end machines getting the upper hand before other machines load in.
  • MP ? Crash fixes relating to ALT+TAB at different times throughout the game
  • MP ? Hang fix when trying to connect to a full server multiple times
  • MP ? Deletion of soldiers now possible through the account pages in game
  • MP ? Removed screen flash during loading
  • MP ? Added support for colour blind players
  • MP ? Fixed crashes relating to faulty server banners
  • MP ? Servers closing during connection no longer cause the client to hang
  • MP ? Auto team swap reflects correctly in the scoreboard
  • MP ? Fixed scoreboards when switching teams before spawning
  • MP ? Rush scoreboards fixed
  • MP ? Veteran ranks no longer display as ?12?
  • MP ? Isla Innocentes MCOM building fixed where knifing the fence would destroy the building
  • MP ? Logout/Login button correctly reflects the player status
  • MP ? Added minimum number of players needed to start a round (you can still start playing and take objectives but you won't get any score until 4 or more players join the server)
  • MP ? Isla Inocentes welcome message on the loading screen now fits the text box area
  • MP ? Reduced the brightness in Russian vehicles
  • MP ? Medic gadgets now display correctly if the defib is not unlocked
  • MP ? Server filter options are remembered
  • MP ? Punkbuster filter now works as intended
  • MP ? Scroll bar no longer overlays the Join Server button in the friends list panel
  • MP ? CANCEL server refresh is implemented
  • MP ? Zooming in on a friendly using the SAIGA no longer causes the crosshair to disappear
  • MP ? The chat no longer displays the incorrect player name when appearing
  • MP ? FoV switches to the default value of 55 when entering vehicles to prevent graphical glitches caused by wider FoV settings. The custom FoV returns when exiting vehicles.
  • MP ? FoV no longer causes the UAV station to rotate
  • MP ? Fix to correctly display the unlock progression at the end of round
  • MP ? Chat functionality will no longer freeze after writing a partial message at the end of round
  • MP ? One account can no longer connect to the same server multiple times
  • MP ? Squad Death Match is correctly named during loading
  • MP ? Server browser no longer gets a bad FPS when filtering Conquest
  • MP ? Server info banners correctly clear between displays
  • MP ? Setting display settings which the system hardware can not handle no longer makes the game unusable
  • MP ? Correct camera collision for vehicles' heavy machine gun
  • MP ? Game no longer crashes if the player sends a message in the loading screen
  • MP ? Trying to join a full server no longer causes the game to hang on Please Wait message
  • MP ? Most server filter options are remembered it doesn't remember the setting in dropdowns
  • MP ? Kit/gadget loadout saved between sessions
  • MP ? Window on static guns is now transparent on DirectX 9 systems
  • SP ? Fixed crashes when patching and trying to resume a campaign (there is now a message that you need to re-play the latest mission from the beginning)
  • SP ? Fixed a crash after the ?Upriver? mission end cinematic
  • SP ? Supply create at ?Resupply at Flynn?s create? objective now supplies weapon ammo
  • SP ? Hang fix when reaching the objective ?Destroy Enemy Zu23?
  • SP ? Fixed hang after ?Storm Cockpit? objective
  • SP ? Changed melee attack raycast to be detailed
  • SP ? Game no longer crashes when transitioning between SP_03B to SP_04A when installed in Polish
  • SP ? Game no longer crashes when killed by the first two enemies in the trenches on SP_01 when installed in Italian
  • SP ? Updating to R7 will invalidate your single player save game. If you update you will need to play your last mission from the start. If you do not update you will not be able to play multiplayer.

Here is the R10 Server changelist

  • Punkbuster is required ON for ranked servers
  • Ranked servers cannot be started with a password
  • Autobalance message goes to text-chat instead of in the middle of the screen
  • Added weapon balance tweaks to a number of weapons ? we are eagerly awaiting feedback!

We aren't going to tell you what weapon balance tweaks we have done, we want your unbiased views on the changes before we detail what has changed.

HOLY ****. That list proves right now that DICE is listening to the community and is doing exactly what I expected them to do (Y)!

I love this guys, a few too point out, LOADOUT SAVES!, WEAPON BALANCING(i know they will some how fix the m60, gut feeling, and because 85% of the whole BC2 community hates it. Also shotgun sniping, BS. Tried it yesterday, worked like a charm, not a good thing....), NEW BROWSER. God the list goes on haha.

I love following there blog :).

Here's Bazajaytee's response about the weapon changes:

Thats the point of not telling you, so you dont go looking for the changes instead you feel what the changes are.

We'll tell you later what the changes were.

For example, once in BF2 we put in our changelist we had tweaked an assault rifle. The feedback ranged from "Horrible changes it is ruined" to "OMG this is so much better" and in the end we didn't actually change a thing with the gun. So telling you what is changes doesnt get an unbiased review of whether you think the changes are for the better or not.

So there are weapon balances included in the patch I guess. Still, disappointing, I would rather know than not know.

Edit: It is an impressive list of changes and fixes though. One thing though is the kit selection not saving never really bothered me. It did at first but I got used to it because it takes like 2 seconds to select your kit. Also disappointed with the start timer on conquest/rush. In rush mode a lot of the harder/nearly impossible mcoms are in the first sections of the map. As an attacker if you load quickly and get there before the rambo medics and cg'ers get in to defend you might actually stand a chance at progressing. I'm probably the only one that has that view on it though. :laugh:

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If anyone wants a vent server to play on, there's generally at least three of us playing BC2. For the password just PM me. @trag3dy @rajputwarrior @Anaron password changed from the old one due to people complaining that it was to 'hard'.

# MP ? Kit/gadget loadout saved between sessions :yes:
Should be awesome (Y)
@Singh400: sounds awesome! Thanks for the information
No worries :)
HOLY ****. That list proves right now that DICE is listening to the community and is doing exactly what I expected them to do (Y)!

I love this guys, a few too point out, LOADOUT SAVES!, WEAPON BALANCING(i know they will some how fix the m60, gut feeling, and because 85% of the whole BC2 community hates it. Also shotgun sniping, BS. Tried it yesterday, worked like a charm, not a good thing....), NEW BROWSER. God the list goes on haha.

I love following there blog :).

Rumour has it, that they aren't actually nerfing the M60, but giving every other weapon a buff... Watch this space I guess...
Edit: It is an impressive list of changes and fixes though. One thing though is the kit selection not saving never really bothered me. It did at first but I got used to it because it takes like 2 seconds to select your kit. Also disappointed with the start timer on conquest/rush. In rush mode a lot of the harder/nearly impossible mcoms are in the first sections of the map. As an attacker if you load quickly and get there before the rambo medics and cg'ers get in to defend you might actually stand a chance at progressing. I'm probably the only one that has that view on it though :laugh:
Depending on how this actually works, I have different kits for different scenarios. It would be easy to pick out what to roll with, with it all pre-configured.

One thing missing for me, is auto-login into the MP interface, and a built-in screenshots faciltiy (even though I use FRAPS).

@Singh: nothing about nerf. Somehow they will fix it. Rather it be countering the guns power or reducing it.

As far as auto login I like that it doesn't. In case I have to select a soldier(gfs on my account, since my

computer is the only one she can play it on).

As far as screenshot/video goes

I'm glad we can use fraps. Some games it conflicts and gets you booted like cod4 and bf2. Cod didn't kick me as much as bf2 did saying "disallowed program/driver".

So in glad we can use fraps.

The only thing I personally do not like...

MP ? Added 15 second spawn timer for Conquest/Rush gamemodes at the start of round to prevent high end machines getting the upper hand before other machines load in.

That sucks, as I was almost always one of the first in and able to grab my tanks almost every time. :laugh:

Also since I am a tank ######, really digging this one...

MP ? Reduced the brightness in Russian vehicles

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If anyone wants a vent server to play on, there's generally at least three of us playing BC2. For the password just PM me. @trag3dy @rajputwarrior @Anaron password changed from the old one due to people complaining that it was to 'hard'.

pm the new password.

I always wondered why there wasn't an auto login feature. It should let you decide if you want that though.

360 version seems to have buggered up- I was in a group with mates in a squad, I had Squad Rush, Valpariso and hardcore mode on. We started a match and it put us in Rush, Port Valdez, core. We did it again and it put us in Conquest...and it randomly doesn't let people join our squad, saying that the game connection has been lost, then it can't find any matches. It's fecking annoying.

So DLC Dr. Pepper dropping tommorow. UK and others can purchase the kits for 440MS (all of 'em) or 160MS seperate.

Those in the USA can use codes that have been on Dr. Pepper cans. However I haven't found any of these. Not one Dr. Pepper Bottle/Can with codes on it. So I'm asking if anyone has seen them and what stores so I can check my local market?

The DLC adds new skins for the last unlock in each class (weapon) as well as a 4 achievements and 12 awards/insignia's.

PS3/PC will get them later.

So DLC Dr. Pepper dropping tommorow. UK and others can purchase the kits for 440MS (all of 'em) or 160MS seperate.

Those in the USA can use codes that have been on Dr. Pepper cans. However I haven't found any of these. Not one Dr. Pepper Bottle/Can with codes on it. So I'm asking if anyone has seen them and what stores so I can check my local market?

The DLC adds new skins for the last unlock in each class (weapon) as well as a 4 achievements and 12 awards/insignia's.

PS3/PC will get them later.

They dont go that far south as SC, but my local Wawa (like a 7-11) here in NJ was packed with Dr Pepper bottles with codes. I picked up 2 bottles (still cheaper than the 440MS points if that was available here) and wasnt able to redeem them for BFBC2 DLC. You could only choose Spore, Mass Effect 2, BF: Heroes and Sims 3 downloads/add-ons. I'm hopin BC2 shows up tomorrow when it's actually released.

A buddy of mine found them in his local Walgreens. Have you checked everywhere that sells soda? Sometimes they pop up in the weirdest places :laugh:

Good luck though (Y)

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