official Battlefield: Bad Company 2

[Spookie]

Spookie, in an excel document it'll just prompt for a download each time you want to view it ... that's a pain. ( Soldier names )

Crock-o-**** MS software. :(

Err .txt file then? Or a database were we can put our own names in if anyone has the time to crack one out? :D

even if you were to get it early (atleast pc version) you can't play it til 10am pacific on march 2nd

I followed up on what Joker said, he's correct. You can play it early, this version of Securom includes a always have the disc in the drive option.

Naturally so.. I am pretty sure these rules exist because the site can be sued and actually lose to game publisher because of discussions of a product that is not officially out yet. Whether or not it will happen it's another thing but as soon as the site is of higher profile like Neowin, the rule is there to prevent any possibility of legal issues arising.

If that were the case neoGAF would have been closed years ago. But instead you've got devs from the studios actively getting involved in the discussions. But anyway see my post below.

I myself have discussed when a street date has been broken, if it happens it happens, but it has not happened yet for either of you has it??? Just people on other forums right???? Again I do not care about other forums.

So this is what I do not get. You are arguing about something neither of you can provide right now... a legit street broken copy. Not only that, you are arguing about it less than 12 hours before you are officially allowed to talk about the game????

As I said, I don't see why we can't talk about screenshots and infomation which is plastered all over "OFFICIAL EA FANSITE"s, reposted by their own developers or in threads they posted in. I believe it is just overly conservative moderation and some fairly vague unhelpful rules.

But whatever- I've said my piece. I'm not looking or a fight. DL you've played with me before and know me to be reasonable. So lets end it here. We disagree and I'm not looking to earn my first ever warning!

[jelli]

Just ignore it Larry, seems like some sort of teenage rebel attitude or stupidity - Maybe it'll go away.

This is the internet, that's never going to happen ;)

[Spookie]

Demize99 Stats from the Demo and Beta were reset Friday. No further resets are planned.

Unlucky to all those playing on consoles then!

[Lingwo]

I don't usually ask these types of questions but anyone who played the PC beta, how was the performance?

Do you think my Core2Duo 2.6Ghz, 2GB ram and 8800GTX would be able to handle it ok without having to lower the details too much? I will only use it for online play too, if that will make a difference.

I really don't fancy buying the game and finding out it runs poorly.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I don't usually ask these types of questions but anyone who played the PC beta, how was the performance?

Do you think my Core2Duo 2.6Ghz, 2GB ram and 8800GTX would be able to handle it ok without having to lower the details too much? I will only use it for online play too, if that will make a difference.

I really don't fancy buying the game and finding out it runs poorly.

You'll need more RAM and a better video card (GeForce GTX 260 or above) for it to perform well at medium/medium-high settings. I have a Core2Duo E6750 @ 3.2 GHz, 8GB DDR2 RAM, and an HD 4870. I got about 30-40 FPS on medium settings (effects on high) with the PC beta.

[Lingwo]

I was upgrading the cpu and ram anyway. Didn't fancy upgrading the graphics card though. Looks like i'm sticking with the console version.

Thanks.

[Spookie]

Apparently there is improvements in the retail game plus a day 1 patch with more improvements which were made after the gold master was shipped. I'd wait till tomorrow to see what people say if you can wait.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

But neither of you have the game do you??? Like in your hands a LEGIT copy right now???? If you did maybe we could talk, but you do not have the game in your hand right now do you???

I myself have discussed when a street date has been broken, if it happens it happens, but it has not happened yet for either of you has it??? Just people on other forums right???? Again I do not care about other forums.

So this is what I do not get. You are arguing about something neither of you can provide right now... a legit street broken copy. Not only that, you are arguing about it less than 12 hours before you are officially allowed to talk about the game????

Just give it a rest already. Please.

As soloredd just pointed out, by leaving things the way they are, it creates a level playing field for all members involved. If you guys notice, only about 3-5 of you are making a fuss about this no talk early thing, the rest either do not agree with it or just accept it and move on. Because it is what it is.

Larry I don't want to fall out with you over this, but you've never kicked up a fuss about this ever before and I've talked about lots of games before release which I bought legit. If my copy turns up before release, rest assured I will be talking about it (even if websites aren't covering a street date leak) and if I have to I will post a copy of the retail box, disc & receipt. Absolutely ridiculous refusing members to do something which we've been doing for years on end. Something even you do when you managed to get copies from Gamefly early by manipulating your order list.

Even more so, if any of the mods here even understood pirating on 360 then they'd realise there isn't even a PAL copy of BFBC2 leaked, so how the hell could any of us UK/EU guys be playing it?!

Just to put a final nail in this coffin, here's my outstanding order on Amazon to prove I am actually buying the damn game.

[jerzdawg]

Just to put a final nail in this coffin, here's my outstanding order on Amazon to prove I am actually buying the damn game.

You posting your order proves this whole argument is a waste, the US version is released tomorrow. So based on your screen shot you have a 0% chance of getting the game before people are allowed to discuss it. Worry about it next time when you actually get the game early, no need to go back and fourth with the mods over a "what if" scenario.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

You posting your order proves this whole argument is a waste, the US version is released tomorrow. So based on your screen shot you have a 0% chance of getting the game before people are allowed to discuss it. Worry about it next time when you actually get the game early, no need to go back and fourth with the mods over a "what if" scenario.

It might as well be sorted once & for all and then we don't have to keep going over it every time a new game comes out.

I'm all for Neowin cracking down on the amount of piracy talk & finally trying to sort the whole issue out. But right now they are enforcing rules on innocent members which is no better than the DRM on most games these days that only make a nuisance for legit buyers.

It doesn't matter if US gamers get their copies tomorrow, because then the mods are basically going back on everything they are enforcing today. If the game isn't out until Friday in EU, why can I only talk about it tomorrow not today? Just because Americans have their copies? What the hell does that matter. I could have pirated the game by tomorrow & the whole argument goes out the window.

Or are we now going to demand we know each member's location & start approving who can & can't talk about games until their region has released the game.

Frickin' joke.

[Lingwo]

Apparently there is improvements in the retail game plus a day 1 patch with more improvements which were made after the gold master was shipped. I'd wait till tomorrow to see what people say if you can wait.

Ok, i will wait and see. I'm in no real rush for the game.

[rajputwarrior]

You'll need more RAM and a better video card (GeForce GTX 260 or above) for it to perform well at medium/medium-high settings. I have a Core2Duo E6750 @ 3.2 GHz, 8GB DDR2 RAM, and an HD 4870. I got about 30-40 FPS on medium settings (effects on high) with the PC beta.

lies,

beta runs great on my system. have the graphics maxed out @ 1440x900 with my system. Core 2 Duo e6400 @ 3ghz/ 4 gigs of DDR Ram and an slightly overlocked XFX 800GT runnings windows 7 x64. 8x AF and 4x AA. oh the AA is done through nHancer

[WindowSettings]
Width=1440
Height=900
Fullscreen=true
RefreshRate=59.882999
VSync=false
[Sound]
Quality=high
VoipEnable=true
[Graphics]
Effects=high
Soldiers=high
Vehicles=high
Overgrowth=high
Undergrowth=high
StaticObjects=high
Terrain=high
Shadows=high
Bloom=true
HSAO=false
MSAA=4
Water=high
MainQuality=custom
Texture=high
DxVersion=auto
Aniso=3
Detail=high

and andy seriously? you are crying cause you can't talk about the game yet when it's not even released yet and you don't have it yet? which would only mean one thing. I don't get why you are busting Larry's balls over this when you've been here forever and clearly know the rules.

[Lingwo]

So performance might be down to drivers between ATI/Nvidia?

I wish my PC was as good as it was when i built it. I never had to worry about specs then :laugh:

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Forget it, I wrote out a reply to you Rajput, but I really don't give a damn any more. I'm talking about the game (and all others) from here on whether the mods like it or not.

I haven't pirated the game & don't plan to. If Larry can't take my word for that then it really shocks me & our friendship since I haven't lied to the guy once before in my life.

[Spookie]

So performance might be down to drivers between ATI/Nvidia?

I wish my PC was as good as it was when i built it. I never had to worry about specs then :laugh:

I'm on a Q9400, 4GB DDR2 RAM and GTX275 and the game ran around 40-50 frames on average in the beta. Crossing my fingers for better performance too. :)

[soniqstylz]

Found out gamefly shipped this today. Hopefully PSN will be working by Wed,.

[Spookie]

I'm talking about the game (and all others) from here on whether the mods like it or not.

Looks like we all are. Review embargo looks to be lifted.

94% - OH **** BRO! ;|

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Forget it, I wrote out a reply to you Rajput, but I really don't give a damn any more. I'm talking about the game (and all others) from here on whether the mods like it or not.

I haven't pirated the game & don't plan to. If Larry can't take my word for that then it really shocks me & our friendship since I haven't lied to the guy once before in my life.

I have a job interview to go to, so I will maybe comment later but honestly it is like talking to the wall at this point so I may not even bother.

But what you fail to understand is I am not making an exception for anyone, friend or not, as it is not a matter of if you are lying or not. I really do not understand what is so hard to realize about that.

When it is widely known a game has broken release date, we allow discussion. Always have, always will. Right now all I know is RELOADED and CCLX have released it. Really is that simple.

But seriously man whatever. Keep on this crusade, do whatever you need to do. I will do the same.

[WastedJoker]

Seems my post kicked off a thread bomb.

Sorry.

[SMELTN]

Ok so now that all that crap is over, can't wait for tomorrow. What was the official time for servers to start coming up? 10am PST?

BTW rajput thanks for posting your config, I might have to try it out.

Currently I have a E6750 and 4gigs of Ram with a 9800 GT. It runs a little sluggish on my end. Actually in the beta I had to drop down to DX9 to get it to run decent.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

When it is widely known a game has broken release date, we allow discussion. Always have, always will. Right now all I know is RELOADED and CCLX have released it. Really is that simple.

Neither of which I can play (Y)

But seriously man whatever. Keep on this crusade, do whatever you need to do. I will do the same.

(Y) I look forward to the warnings then.

[Sethos]

I have a job interview to go to

Ooh, good luck man (Y)

[.KICK]

So, can I discuss about this game tomorrow or I got to wait until Friday?

Either way, I am looking forward to playing this game, didn't play much of the demo for some reason though.

Looking forward to seeing more of that, BF:BC had some iffy explosions imo but BF:BC2 looks sorted. :)

[Sethos]

Tomorrow, Kick :)

[WastedJoker]

Oh man, I could post some wicked screenies but DirtyLarry would kill me stone dead :(