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A few enterprising chaps from various sites have reversed engineered some of the files within the beta client and extractred details of some of the maps that will be in the final game. There seems to be some confusion as to exactly how many there will be in the Final game. Source have stated 16, some have stated 8, while others have 10 & 12. Here's some details of 10 maps found so far. Original from: here Looks like this will be a fun game with lots of different environments!! Also some "official" details release too...

Posted over at the Battlefield Blog yesterday, there is information coming out about how we'll be able to remote admin our servers, woot!.

ok. will do.

Has been posted on the EA forums that an update to the client will be coming shortly! Yay. Original Thread - here

GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO. THE BETA SITE IS NOW LIVE: http://www.battlefieldbadcompany2.com/beta

I got my download from Nick @ Rackage. Sorry guys but I cant give you a link... you'll just have to wait until 5pm. Sorry!!

Yep thats fine - was just pointing out that the EA account you created is separate from the In-game Soldier name you can select when activating. I have jsut downloaded and installed the game and gone through the process. Once you login to your EA account, you get a popup asking to enter a Soldier Name - you can use ".", so I went with: .TuG.Beaver After the soldier is created, you can then select that soldier and Login to play MP. Note: DONT ENTER ANYTHING IN THE CLANTAG box - just leave it empty, so your soldier is: .TuG.Playername

You actually pick your in-game name once you install the client and that is then linked to your master EA account you just created. (If I read it correctly.)

No, thats 5pm UK.

This forum is for everyone to discuss & give feedback on the PC Beta which starts today. I thought it was better to keep BETA stuff in a seperate forum to find things easier!!

A number of GSP's are now taking pre-orders for BF:BC2 servers. Multiplay Multiplay are selling a 32 slot server debranded (£6 pm - i.e. no: Multiplay.co.uk in the server name) for: £102 for 3 months (10% discount) - equiv. to: £34 per month. Server is in London. Rackage Rackage are selling a 32 slot server (free debranding) for: £82.08 for 3 months (10% discount) - equiv to: £27.36 per month.

From the official BF: BC2 twitter posts about an hour ago today. I wonder if they are finally going to announce BF3 or not?? Or will it be something BC2 related instead!!

lol no, not yet - didnt get a chance to play last night as was out until about 10:30 - and tonight will be BF: BC2 download night!

Check out these 2 shots of the in-game menus.

lol - yeah I thought that too - have installed it thought and will give it a try later just to see whats up.

Hi all, The 2nd PC Patch and DLC pack (Overwatch) for Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising has now been released. The latest patch is compatible with both versions 1.00 and 1.01 of the game, and will patch both versions of the game up to the latest version of 1.02. A full fixlist for the patch is in a readme file included with the patch download. PLEASE NOTE - This version of the patch is only for use with the retail boxed version of the game. Digitally downloaded versions of the game should be updated soon. The second patch also includes new Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising downloadable content - the 'Overwatch' pack. This DLC pack delivers two game-changing multiplayer modes as well as new Fire Team Engagement (FTE) missions. In new multiplayer mode Blindside the PLA must complete objectives in the shortest time possible while the USMC defends in tense, tactical engagements. An additional new mode, Supremacy, tasks opposing forces to occupy strategically vital positions featuring force multipliers like gun emplacements and air strikes. Blindside pits a team of attackers versus a team of defenders in an objective-based mode that sees the attackers tasked with completing three objectives, while a team of defenders goes all-out to stop them. The attackers can complete the first two objectives in any order, while the third objective is only accessible once the first two objectives have been completed. In addition to having to overcome the defenders, the attackers are also under a time limit set by the host. Maps: St. Sergius' Shadow, Road to Taranay Supremacy is an objective-based territory control mode. Each team scores points by holding one of 5 capture points. Each capture point will also contain an 'asset', such as access to off-board fire support, when held for a prolonged period of time. The winning team is the team with the most points at the end of the round, or the first team to reach the points limit. If either team holds all territories simultaneously, they automatically win the match. Maps: The Salt Flats, Island Control These new multiplayer modes are complimented by two brand new FTEs. In Friendly Skies, PLA anti-aircraft artillery prevents US airborne reinforcements inserting into the combat zone. Players must remove that threat and then defend the position from a PLA counter attack. In Hostile Takeover, intel reveals enemy movement in the village of Armudan, a perfect base for launching attacks deep into enemy territory. Gamers must flush out the PLA, establish a perimeter and hold their ground against a new enemy assault. The patch can be downloaded from any of the below locations: Gamershell Fileplay 4players.de Boomtown StrategyInformer Worthdownloading Gamerslifeline Bigdownload Codemasters __________________ Ian 'Helios' Webster Community Manager

One of the programmers has post on the BF blog regarding the DRM being used in BC2.

Yeah that sucks - so how is this early access?? Play.com lied - definately going to cancel with them and order from GAME later on.

I got mine!! Email jsut arrived from Play.com Unfortunately, there is no early access - it just appears to tell you to goto the officail beta site to download the client - which isnt released yet!!..

The official - I got my Beta Key - thread!!

Nope - nothing from Play.com - so much for the early access and emails being sent out on the 26th!! Hopefully get something tomorrow.

Further details of the new Squad Rush gamemode have been revealed and it looks like it could be fun for matches!! Details via Bluesnews.com Squad Rush Gameplay Trailer: Full post from the Battlefield Blog:

Yep thats right, they are using 2 different game engines for the SP & MP parts of the game. As we know - EA LA are making the SP portion of the game and using Unreal 3 engine, while DICE are making the MP portion of the game and using their Frostbite engine (BF: BC2). Full details below with links. (via Bluesnews.com)

should get emails from Play.com tomorrow and early access!!

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