[BF2] Demo Next Week

[MJCfromCT]

This looks good...

http://www.totalbf2.com/

Over at the EA Play site one of the admins has posted a little bit of information about the demo, check it out:

Although final dates for the Battlefield 2 demo have not been locked down we understand we will be allowed to make it available in little over a week.

Once again these features are not 100% final but the demo will contain:

One map
16-player single player
16 and 32-player multiplayer
Time limit per round

Other information we have received is that the testing of the demo finishes tomorrow, so could be released as early as Monday. Also, the map is known to be Gulf of Oman. Judging by EA's tendency to release stuff on Friday though, clear your schedule for the 10th. Read it for yourself here (http://www.eaplay.com/australia/community/messageboards/game/eagames/thread/4403/).

[Bigjakkstaffa]

*...please let the bots be good - please let the bots be good - please let...*

--Jakk:t

[MJCfromCT]

Yup, here's hoping they are significantly improved from BF1942...

*crosses fingers*

[Dennis Bacon]

battlefield is not meant to be played single player, so the bots are pretty much pointless.

[apocalypse]

Bots are good for co-op though, especially when you think of all the meatballs online that can ruin a fun gaming experience.

[Rabbitrunner51]

Thats some good news for most.

Personally I may just eat my words,but i think from what I have seen of this game that it will be as big as BF1942 was when it was introduced. Meaning, it just looks awesome as to the current graphics and physical proerties...and the intermode play of team based emphasis...

The Helos and such just look to have amzing detail and movement,as do the other models like the jets and equipment.

Surely it will be much better than BF Vietnam. I think more people will play this current one.

[too_much]

Originally posted by Dennis Bacon
battlefield is not meant to be played single player, so the bots are pretty much pointless.
I disagree - sometimes the tedium of online play annoys me too much. There's far too much of the "I pwn you n00b" culture around these days; losers who spend hours and hours every day playing the same game online, whooping and clapping at how much they "pwn" the not-so-regular players. When this becomes too much, it's nice to lie down on Omah Beach and pop some baddies for a while - I realise that aiming in SP doesn't help your MP ability, but SP lets you learn maps and vantage points, reaction speeds etc. Even on F1942 I've had some good fun single player wars :p If BF2 has decent bots then it's gona be an even better game than I'm expecting.

[bob05]

Originally posted by too_much
I disagree - sometimes the tedium of online play annoys me too much. There's far too much of the "I pwn you n00b" culture around these days; losers who spend hours and hours every day playing the same game online, whooping and clapping at how much they "pwn" the not-so-regular players.

Finally, someone who agrees with me!!! :D :r :p

[bluestorm123]

wow guess what
my comp sux the left nut
it cant even support BF1942

[Rabbitrunner51]

Save yur money and upgrade.:eek: ;)

[too_much]

Originally posted by bluestorm123
wow guess what
my comp sux the left nut
http://forums.tactical-ops.de/images/smilies/rofl.gif

That's probably the best post I've ever seen...

[MJCfromCT]

It appears that GameSpot subscribers will get an advantage when it comes to getting this demo:

http://www.totalbf2.com/

In a video interview with EA's Scott Evans at E3, it was said that the demo would be released exclusively via Gamespot (most likely a 1 day exclusive).

[apocalypse]

Here's the full scoop on BF2 on Gamespot.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/09/news_6127191.html

Although Battlefield 2 won't invade stores until June 21, PC gamers will get a chance to test-fire a demo of Electronic Arts' shooter sooner. EA confirmed today that it is planning to release a sample of Digital Illusions CE's forthcoming modern-combat shooter "very soon." When the Battlefield 2 demo is released, it will make its world premiere on GameSpot, and will be initially available not only to GameSpot registered users, but also to unregistered visitors as well.

The Battlefield 2 demo premiere is a part of the buildup to the upcoming release of GameCenter. The GameCenter sneak peek release for GameSpot Complete subscribers is also forthcoming, and the full version of Battlefield 2 will be one of the top multiplayer games supported in GameSpot's upcoming premium gaming service. For more information on GameCenter, check out www.gamecenter.com.

The demo will feature three variations of the Gulf of Oman map from Battlefield 2, which is set in a near-future conflict between three clashing powers: The United States, China, and the fictional Middle Eastern Coalition (MEC). The single-player, 16-player, and 32-player versions of the map included in the demo will pit the US against the MEC in time-limit-based combat. (China is not playable in the demo.)

However, the demo will not include any additional maps or other features found in the retail version of Battlefield 2. Besides the Chinese forces, the full BF2 will feature 30 vehicles and 20 soldier kits from all three sides. It will also sport a total of 12 maps, each available for 16, 32, and 64 players. Online play will be enhanced with voice-over IP and persistent character scoring, while the new battlefield commander mode will give players a tactical edge on the, er, battlefield.

While waiting for the Battlefield 2 demo's debut, gamers can check out GameSpot's new Hands-On Impressions from a near-final build of the game.

[RockNRoll]

Bots are good for co-op though, especially when you think of all the meatballs online that can ruin a fun gaming experience

LOL true... true...

June 22nd is it's currend scheduled release date!!!:eek: :D :D

[Rabbitrunner51]

Thats a relief... I visit Gamespot on occasion and like all the others they want me to join..but like so many of us geek types ,I just go to the quickest and preferable sites I choose.but I do have a non register membership so it looks like everybody will get to play it after all.

One forseeable problem is that the site will be jam packed and most presumally bogged down by everybody wanting the demo,but it just gives Gamespot a leg up on some more enlistees maybe..but all in all I appreciate their efforts to bring this to us.;)

[apocalypse]

Once the first people get it and download it, BitTorrent will be the preferable way to get it.

[willywonka]

OOooo should be soon bout 6 hours..
Cant wait im twiching.. :x

[germanNiklas]

hm dont sure about that

http://www.gamestar.de/news/pc-spiele/action/26054/index.html

which means in english: Producer Ben Smith said it wont be comming today because its not ready yet but they will be releasing it this weekend

[willywonka]

I'v read a bit now its spose to be tomorow. :(

[germanNiklas]

well, LUCKELY the news i posted were wrong
dl at the moment