Is Bad Company 2 going to be a real PC experience like Battlefield 2 was?

Hey guys! I have yet to play the beta for battlefield bc2 on the PC yet. Just wondering what your inputs are. Does this feel like Dice's return to a great PC shooter like with Battlefield 2? I am really hoping to see what you guys think. I really hope it is going to be a top notch PC shooter because the PC really could use one. Also , graphically is this some consolized port or an actual PC game?

At first I didn't like BFBC2, partially because of the fuzzy bloom that made it look like an Xbox game. After disabling the bloom (from the ini file, not available via option :question: ) I really started loving the game.

I played BF2 for countless hours, so coming from an old BF2 player I can solidly endorse this game as Dice's return to greatness. The destructible environments, the weapon unlocks, the feel of the guns and the battle are all phenomenal.

Awesome game, first day purchase for sure, and has completely replaced BF2 for me (until BF3 of course).

Get the beta on fileplanet for $7 and try it out, or wait 3 weeks and buy the full game; either way, not to be missed! I dare say the best multiplayer war game to date, and I don't feel wrong saying that.

Feels more like a port tbh.JigglyWiggly_

I disagree, aside from the bloom, the game feels very solid and PC friendly (i flippin hate consoley port games). I'm sure that depends on hardware, but on my PC the game runs smoothly. Nothing like blowing a hole through a wall to create a sniper spot, or the sound of the battle raging in the distance, or the deafening sound of a nade going off by you.

Actually, I should mention that the FOV is too low, but now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem odd at all.

At first I didn't like BFBC2, partially because of the fuzzy bloom that made it look like an Xbox game. After disabling the bloom (from the ini file, not available via option :question: ) I really started loving the game.

I played BF2 for countless hours, so coming from an old BF2 player I can solidly endorse this game as Dice's return to greatness. The destructible environments, the weapon unlocks, the feel of the guns and the battle are all phenomenal.

Awesome game, first day purchase for sure, and has completely replaced BF2 for me (until BF3 of course).

Get the beta on fileplanet for $7 and try it out, or wait 3 weeks and buy the full game; either way, not to be missed! I dare say the best multiplayer war game to date, and I don't feel wrong saying that.

haberman13

I am downloading the beta right now

may I ask how you shut off the bloom, i dont like it either. Did you just search for it and set it to 0?

[QUOTE="haberman13"]

At first I didn't like BFBC2, partially because of the fuzzy bloom that made it look like an Xbox game. After disabling the bloom (from the ini file, not available via option :question: ) I really started loving the game.

I played BF2 for countless hours, so coming from an old BF2 player I can solidly endorse this game as Dice's return to greatness. The destructible environments, the weapon unlocks, the feel of the guns and the battle are all phenomenal.

Awesome game, first day purchase for sure, and has completely replaced BF2 for me (until BF3 of course).

Get the beta on fileplanet for $7 and try it out, or wait 3 weeks and buy the full game; either way, not to be missed! I dare say the best multiplayer war game to date, and I don't feel wrong saying that.

mrbojangles25

I am downloading the beta right now

may I ask how you shut off the bloom, i dont like it either. Did you just search for it and set it to 0?

In "My documents\BFBC2Beta" open settings.ini and set bloom=false.

Also, disable HBAO in the advanced video options if you are having performance issues, it will kill your FPS if your vid card isn't up to the task.

See you in game! You won't be disappointed.

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]Feels more like a port tbh.haberman13

I disagree, aside from the bloom, the game feels very solid and PC friendly (i flippin hate consoley port games). I'm sure that depends on hardware, but on my PC the game runs smoothly. Nothing like blowing a hole through a wall to create a sniper spot, or the sound of the battle raging in the distance, or the deafening sound of a nade going off by you.

Actually, I should mention that the FOV is too low, but now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem odd at all.

Definitely agree that it feels like a PC friendly game, yet it also feels like port. That feeling is perhaps mostly reinforced by the FOV, which I don't think I've quite become accustomed to -- DICE is supposed to implement an FOV slider though which will be fantastic for the PC version.

Regardless, while not an extension of BF2 or feeling as though it was built from the bottom-up for the PC (in addition, still find myself missing prone at times), it's still an awesome fun game! It works well on the PC.

BFBC2 is the best multiplayer experience I've ever had....And I've just played the beta!

It's really worthy of being called a Battlefield game. It's just great.

No way. You guys are nuts, sorry. The game just screams port and hardly feels like Battlefield. But in the end, it's still a fun game with friends... so I have it preordered anyway :)

It's an amazing game, but I'm still waiting for BF3 :)

I regret preordering it. Sluggish controls and terrible hit detection ruined it for me.

I think that is way better than the last two BF games (2 & 2142). Once you play in a environment that reacts to the damage is hard to step back, and the clases and the infantry/vehicle power ratio is more balanced. Also, there is a lot more customizable options. I'll not miss BF 2 after my 30 hours in the beta.

Thanks for all the input. I really cannot wait to get my hands on it. I do too wish for BF3. How are you all running the game? Is it terribly demanding or what?

I suck so bad at it that Im having a hard time enjoying it.

I suck so bad at it that Im having a hard time enjoying it.

kevy619

Just give it time man. Easy way to net kills is to focus on objectives. If you are just wondering around you will never get a real sense of flow to the map. Therefore, you will most likely be getting shot in the back alot or sniped from out of nowhere.

Keep Your HeAD UP!

I suck so bad at it that Im having a hard time enjoying it.

kevy619

Look vids at Youtube to learn how to use the different clases. Play always in squads, and try to select your class according to the situation. Use the 3P view before respawning to notice where the people is, and use the squad respawn to take full tactical advantage. If you find hard to kill people as defender play Engineer class with Saiga shotgun, increased amount of rockets and increased shotgun magazine and the Glock 17 as pistol, fighting at close range. If you find hard to kill people as attacker play Assault class with XM8 assault riffle, Colt 1911 pistol, increased grenades perk and grenade launcher as the main weapon. The GL is insanely effective in this game; it not only can insta-kill any enemy but also can kill the apache pilots in a single hit in the cockpit, and deliver serious damage to the MBT rear armour, plus the amazing advantages to breack holes through structures and to attack/defend targets at mid range.

I really miss the comma rose :(

I'm loving how people complain about the controls and the hit detection in a beta build from back in December. Those aren't going to be major problems in the release. When the hit detection is spot on, weapons feel fine, 4-5 hits is alright for me.

I'm really enjoying it. Honestly, I would have bought the beta, and the beta sucks.

Isnt BF3 going to be a PC exclusive??? I'm waiting for that I want EPIC battles 64 players MINIMUM!

playing the beta right now...

Glad there is no prone and no peak, eliminates glitching... Great graphics and great sound but those two things do not make a great game... The game still needs a lot of tweaking... Missing crouch toggle, toggle between full and semi auto, hit detection and weapon damage are terrible(weapon damage better on hardcore), kill cam, etc...Hoping a lot will get tweaked before release. At this points it is Battlefield2: Dance with Water Guns...

playing the beta right now...

Glad there is no prone and no peak, eliminates glitching... Great graphics and great sound but those two things do not make a great game... The game still needs a lot of tweaking... Missing crouch toggle, toggle between full and semi auto, hit detection and weapon damage are terrible(weapon damage better on hardcore), kill cam, etc...Hoping a lot will get tweaked before release. At this points it is Battlefield2: Dance with Water Guns...

remjank

Toggle crouch is coming (it's been confirmed) but there will not be fire mode adjustments, meaning switching from full to semi automatic.

What's wrong with the killcam though?

[QUOTE="remjank"]

playing the beta right now...

Glad there is no prone and no peak, eliminates glitching... Great graphics and great sound but those two things do not make a great game... The game still needs a lot of tweaking... Missing crouch toggle, toggle between full and semi auto, hit detection and weapon damage are terrible(weapon damage better on hardcore), kill cam, etc...Hoping a lot will get tweaked before release. At this points it is Battlefield2: Dance with Water Guns...

theafiguy

Toggle crouch is coming (it's been confirmed) but there will not be fire mode adjustments, meaning switching from full to semi automatic.

What's wrong with the killcam though?

Good to hear about the crouch but to bad there is nosemi/full adjustment. As for the kill cam was looking for a more tactical approach; dont give away other player position andit isn't realy a kill cam; more of a "after the fact/locate person who killed you" cam. ..Can betoggled server side I think...

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[QUOTE="remjank"]

playing the beta right now...

Glad there is no prone and no peak, eliminates glitching... Great graphics and great sound but those two things do not make a great game... The game still needs a lot of tweaking... Missing crouch toggle, toggle between full and semi auto, hit detection and weapon damage are terrible(weapon damage better on hardcore), kill cam, etc...Hoping a lot will get tweaked before release. At this points it is Battlefield2: Dance with Water Guns...

remjank

Toggle crouch is coming (it's been confirmed) but there will not be fire mode adjustments, meaning switching from full to semi automatic.

What's wrong with the killcam though?

Good to hear about the crouch but to bad there is nosemi/full adjustment. As for the kill cam was looking for a more tactical approach; dont give away other player position andit isn't realy a kill cam; more of a "after the fact/locate person who killed you" cam. ..Can betoggled server side I think...

What would you propose to better the feature? I'm not downing you or anything, I just don't really know how to make a non-blatant killcam.

[QUOTE="remjank"]

[QUOTE="theafiguy"]

Toggle crouch is coming (it's been confirmed) but there will not be fire mode adjustments, meaning switching from full to semi automatic.

What's wrong with the killcam though?

theafiguy

Good to hear about the crouch but to bad there is nosemi/full adjustment. As for the kill cam was looking for a more tactical approach; dont give away other player position andit isn't realy a kill cam; more of a "after the fact/locate person who killed you" cam. ..Can betoggled server side I think...

What would you propose to better the feature? I'm not downing you or anything, I just don't really know how to make a non-blatant killcam.

Do you see the player eliminating the target? NO all you see is a guy dancing around... Remove it; there is no such option as kill cam

[QUOTE="theafiguy"]

[QUOTE="remjank"]

Good to hear about the crouch but to bad there is nosemi/full adjustment. As for the kill cam was looking for a more tactical approach; dont give away other player position andit isn't realy a kill cam; more of a "after the fact/locate person who killed you" cam. ..Can betoggled server side I think...

remjank

What would you propose to better the feature? I'm not downing you or anything, I just don't really know how to make a non-blatant killcam.

Do you see the player eliminating the target? NO all you see is a guy dancing around... Remove it; there is no such option as kill cam

I personally prefer CoD's style of Killcam because you can still be very confused as to where the person is. You CAN do that in BFBC2, but it's not as likely. I like it honestly, but I guess it's just a matter of opinion.

no, just get PR mod for bf2, it will hold you over until bf3 which almost certainly will be PC exlusive

[QUOTE="Farkeman"]epic shooter , must have it :) it lacks some things from bf2 and bf 2142 , for ex: prone , commander ... also the beta has a lot of bugs and the movement and hit detection is quite strange , however the game is way better than bf2 / bf 2142 IMO :)rmfd341

To be completely honest taking the prone position out in battefield was a great move on Dice's part. It got old really quick when everytime you were in a firefight in bf2 some guy just dropped prone and killed you , or you were that person doing the same thing.

Taking prone out was awful... How are you supposed to hide from people?JigglyWiggly_

Thats what all the cover is for.

Taking prone out was awful... How are you supposed to hide from people?JigglyWiggly_

I've been playing the Bad Company 2 beta for a few days now & i'm having a blast.