hehe, 'Valdez'. Tis a sign!
When's the Beta
First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D
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 http://bit.ly/4GJk2a 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.
This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-)
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. Current know locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's.
Getting Started In the Beta
STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D
STEP 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. (You may also create your EA Account in advance HERE)
STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
Step 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.
* Ranked Server Provider (RSP)
link not working sycoPress F5. Fucking lots of times :P Took me half an hour of pressing F5 to get the page up :D
I put a single sniper shot through a tree trunk last night and the whole tree came down... TIMBERRRRR!
The game is a machine lagfest for me, even with all the UI menu options turned low or off.
Upgrade required... time to check the savings account...
# #BFBC2 PC Beta Patch is coming very soon addressing Server Browser crash and other issues. Stay tuned! about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck
n1 Richie, that actually did help, still needs moar cowbell though...gonna scan that whole thread for performance tips.
The patch successfully deployed, just start the game & it will patch automatically. For more details follow the jump
A new BFBC2 PC Beta client is on its way.
Don't worry it is a new painless process and will not be a massive 1.4Gb download again.
Watch this space for information on fixes and how to go about getting the RC2 Client.
The RC2 contains the following fixes:
Front end:
Fixes server browser crashes. Server browser more resilient against corrupt online service data, and better support for large number of servers.
Several server browser ping issues resolved.
Windows XP stability:
Fixed crash on windows XP at end of round, exit game and display mode changes and.
Proper window style / mouse confinement when starting game maximized on XP .
Options dialog:
Mouse sensitivity setting gives more effect.
Mouse sensitivity loaded on game startup.
The update to RC2 will be 8.4Mb
When you next start BFBC2 you should get this message (Steam users can update through Steam).
Click play now still just gives me the "connection to server lost check your net connection message".And you've tried just selecting the servers tab to the bottom right, and selecting a server, yes?
Click play now still just gives me the "connection to server lost check your net connection message".And you've tried just selecting the servers tab to the bottom right, and selecting a server, yes?
Click play now still just gives me the "connection to server lost check your net connection message".And you've tried just selecting the servers tab to the bottom right, and selecting a server, yes?
Wouldnt auto update for me either.
Heres the manual way todo it.
Go to computer-programs-Electronic Arts-battlefield bad company folder and then theres "bfbc2betaupdater.exe"
That`ll install the update for you.