is BF: Bad Company 2 worth prepurchasing, to those with the beta?

Hi, I am definately feeling the need for class-based online shooter. TF2 is great, I still play it, but I need something different.

I loved BF2 and BF2142 and, to an extent, BF: Vietnam...how does Bad Company 2 compare to those?

Is the beta a good representation of the finished game we will be getting within the next month?
Will our stats carry over into the final product as well?

Thanks a bunch, Ive been debating between AvP and BF:BC2

anyone?

nevermind I found a relevant thread

It's alright but It's kind of a waste getting it this early. Once you played the only map for a while it gets really boring. I'd just wait till it actually comes out if your a bit short on cash. I played the beta for a few days but i got bored and moved onto other games till it actually comes out.

I've had amazing fun with the beta, however, I am cheap and gonna wait for it to go 50% off 1-2 months after release.... So far Steam has not been scared to put these amazing sales on newly-released games, which is awesome for people with a wee bit more patience! =D

better then BF2 if you ask me.

I've had amazing fun with the beta, however, I am cheap and gonna wait for it to go 50% off 1-2 months after release.... So far Steam has not been scared to put these amazing sales on newly-released games, which is awesome for people with a wee bit more patience! =D

trijity

I was right about Steam spoiling users with steam deals...

[QUOTE="trijity"]

I've had amazing fun with the beta, however, I am cheap and gonna wait for it to go 50% off 1-2 months after release.... So far Steam has not been scared to put these amazing sales on newly-released games, which is awesome for people with a wee bit more patience! =D

JangoWuzHere

I was right about Steam spoiling users with steam deals...

It is spoiling, but why not take advantage of it? I know I sure do. No real reason not to, they do the sale's for a reason.

Its hard to judge how it will compare to the classic Battlefield games because the only map/gametype that is present in the beta forces you to fight in a small area, making it much more fast-paced and frantic than anything in the previous battlefield games.

I personally think that, judging from the beta, the full version will be well worth purchasing - the game captures the feel of being on a battlefield like no other game, the sound is what does it i think. The destructible environments also add a whole new layer to the tactics you will use.

The classes aren't clearly defined like they are in TF2, or even BF 2 for that matter, all the classes have been blobbed into 4 - Medic, who also serve as a the heavy gunners, Assault, who have the ammo crates, Engineer also are anti-tank, Recon is pretty much the same though.

Lots of unlocks, and i've heard your level/unlocks from the beta will carry over into the full version.

I think if you enjoyed Battlefield games you will enjoy this game very much. By the way, pm your steam ID so we can play together some time.Pvt_r3d

Its hard to judge how it will compare to the classic Battlefield games because the only map/gametype that is present in the beta forces you to fight in a small area, making it much more fast-paced and frantic than anything in the previous battlefield games.

with_teeth26

haha I bought it about three hours ago and tried the beta...you are exactly right about that. The beta map is by far one of the most crowded maps I have ever played on.

Its fun and hectic, and best of all...challenging. My multiplayer skills are a bit rusty, too, after years of WoW and playing engie in TF2 (a relaxed, defensive class). This is exactly the game I have been looking forward too...challenging, yet not frustrating.

[QUOTE="Pvt_r3d"]I think if you enjoyed Battlefield games you will enjoy this game very much. By the way, pm your steam ID so we can play together some time.jtcraft

I agree, the sound is simply breathtaking. The level design is amazing as well, in terms of the small details. Hearing distant gunshots, then crawling over a ridge only to see the two guys ahead of you get blown apart by RPG and machine gun fire.

That, my friends, is what we call immersion

I was a fan of BF2 and iam loving BF BC2. I suggest not buying the special edition ass the items you get are not special. just get the cheap version as its great fun.

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

[QUOTE="trijity"]

I've had amazing fun with the beta, however, I am cheap and gonna wait for it to go 50% off 1-2 months after release.... So far Steam has not been scared to put these amazing sales on newly-released games, which is awesome for people with a wee bit more patience! =D

trijity

I was right about Steam spoiling users with steam deals...

It is spoiling, but why not take advantage of it? I know I sure do. No real reason not to, they do the sale's for a reason.

heres the scoop bro, its not a pc game, its a port st8 up. it has console written all over it which i do not like. graphics are ok i guess but compared to bf2 gameplay wiseits almost a completely different game. I would recomend you dl the latest Project Reality .9 mod and give that a go, that is seriously epic war stuff, and it will hold you over until bf3 ahah

Yes it does seem to be a port but that doesent mean its not amazing. Look at Bioshock and Mass Effect 2.

being a battlefield noob, I have no idea how I can keep spotting people, shoot them a few times only to get killed by a headshot. I don't understand what Im doing wrong, my enemies seem so far away and are killing me with with machine guns.

being a battlefield noob, I have no idea how I can keep spotting people, shoot them a few times only to get killed by a headshot. I don't understand what Im doing wrong, my enemies seem so far away and are killing me with with machine guns.

kevy619

being a battlefield noob, I have no idea how I can keep spotting people, shoot them a few times only to get killed by a headshot. I don't understand what Im doing wrong, my enemies seem so far away and are killing me with with machine guns.

kevy619

better then BF2 if you ask me.

JangoWuzHere

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

[QUOTE="trijity"]

I've had amazing fun with the beta, however, I am cheap and gonna wait for it to go 50% off 1-2 months after release.... So far Steam has not been scared to put these amazing sales on newly-released games, which is awesome for people with a wee bit more patience! =D

trijity

I was right about Steam spoiling users with steam deals...

It is spoiling, but why not take advantage of it? I know I sure do. No real reason not to, they do the sale's for a reason.

[QUOTE="trijity"]

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I was right about Steam spoiling users with steam deals...

zomglolcats

It is spoiling, but why not take advantage of it? I know I sure do. No real reason not to, they do the sale's for a reason.

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

better then BF2 if you ask me.

ventnor

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

better then BF2 if you ask me.

ventnor

There are squads but no commander. In the beta there isn't any supply drops, though the Assault & Medic classes have the ammo/health supplies. The UAV is controlled by the player (no longer flies around automatically) and can be used by anyone similar to any of the other vehicles. It is more useful but not overpowered. The Recon class is capable of calling in mortar strikes once you've unlocked that ability. And the "Hardcore" mode is a lot of fun and a little more challenging.

Yes it does seem to be a port but that doesent mean its not amazing. Look at Bioshock and Mass Effect 2.

Daytona_178

Mass Effect 2 wasn't a port really...but ME was and the PC version was massively better than the console version. Given, they had to wait a year to get it out, but that was a wait well worth it. The game ran so much smoother and the loading times were significantly reduced. Playing both versions really was one of the things that got me back into PC gaming, I realized how much of a technical edge PC has over consoles.

I was a fan of BF2 and iam loving BF BC2. I suggest not buying the special edition ass the items you get are not special. just get the cheap version as its great fun.

Daytona_178

Does the Hardcore mode make guns more powerful? I haven't gotten into a hardcore game, I'll search for one now.rmfd341

The differences in Hardcore are:

1. Guns are more powerful, though weaker guns (i.e. pistols) will still take a few shots to kill unless its a headshot.
2. Only way to ragain health is a health kit from a medic.
3. There are no crosshairs when shooting from the hip. To aim accurately you have to aim down the sights.
4. There are no aiming reticles in vehicles, mounted weapons, or UAV (UAV still has the reticle when calling in guided missile). You have to aim based off of location of previous shots.
5. Respawn time has increased.
6. There is no mini map in the HUD. You have to look at the scores in order to view the mini map. Therefore spotting enemies (Q) isn't so easy anymore.
7. Your HUD no longer displays the amount of ammo you have. You have pay attention to how many shots you've taken or just guess like I do. The reload message still pops up when you get low on ammo in the current clip.

There could be some more differences that I haven't noticed yet. All in all, it is fairly balanced as far as difficulty is concerned. I like it better. No more hitting someone several times w/o them dying.

[QUOTE="rmfd341"]Does the Hardcore mode make guns more powerful? I haven't gotten into a hardcore game, I'll search for one now.jtcraft

The differences in Hardcore are:

1. Guns are more powerful, though weaker guns (i.e. pistols) will still take a few shots to kill unless its a headshot.
2. Only way to ragain health is a health kit from a medic.
3. There are no crosshairs when shooting from the hip. To aim accurately you have to aim down the sights.
4. There are no aiming reticles in vehicles, mounted weapons, or UAV (UAV still has the reticle when calling in guided missile). You have to aim based off of location of previous shots.
5. Respawn time has increased.
6. There is no mini map in the HUD. You have to look at the scores in order to view the mini map. Therefore spotting enemies (Q) isn't so easy anymore.
7. Your HUD no longer displays the amount of ammo you have. You have pay attention to how many shots you've taken or just guess like I do. The reload message still pops up when you get low on ammo in the current clip.

There could be some more differences that I haven't noticed yet. All in all, it is fairly balanced as far as difficulty is concerned. I like it better. No more hitting someone several times w/o them dying.

[QUOTE="jtcraft"]

[QUOTE="rmfd341"]Does the Hardcore mode make guns more powerful? I haven't gotten into a hardcore game, I'll search for one now.rmfd341

The differences in Hardcore are:

1. Guns are more powerful, though weaker guns (i.e. pistols) will still take a few shots to kill unless its a headshot.
2. Only way to ragain health is a health kit from a medic.
3. There are no crosshairs when shooting from the hip. To aim accurately you have to aim down the sights.
4. There are no aiming reticles in vehicles, mounted weapons, or UAV (UAV still has the reticle when calling in guided missile). You have to aim based off of location of previous shots.
5. Respawn time has increased.
6. There is no mini map in the HUD. You have to look at the scores in order to view the mini map. Therefore spotting enemies (Q) isn't so easy anymore.
7. Your HUD no longer displays the amount of ammo you have. You have pay attention to how many shots you've taken or just guess like I do. The reload message still pops up when you get low on ammo in the current clip.

There could be some more differences that I haven't noticed yet. All in all, it is fairly balanced as far as difficulty is concerned. I like it better. No more hitting someone several times w/o them dying.

[QUOTE="rmfd341"]Does the Hardcore mode make guns more powerful? I haven't gotten into a hardcore game, I'll search for one now.jtcraft

The differences in Hardcore are:

1. Guns are more powerful, though weaker guns (i.e. pistols) will still take a few shots to kill unless its a headshot.
2. Only way to ragain health is a health kit from a medic.
3. There are no crosshairs when shooting from the hip. To aim accurately you have to aim down the sights.
4. There are no aiming reticles in vehicles, mounted weapons, or UAV (UAV still has the reticle when calling in guided missile). You have to aim based off of location of previous shots.
5. Respawn time has increased.
6. There is no mini map in the HUD. You have to look at the scores in order to view the mini map. Therefore spotting enemies (Q) isn't so easy anymore.
7. Your HUD no longer displays the amount of ammo you have. You have pay attention to how many shots you've taken or just guess like I do. The reload message still pops up when you get low on ammo in the current clip.

There could be some more differences that I haven't noticed yet. All in all, it is fairly balanced as far as difficulty is concerned. I like it better. No more hitting someone several times w/o them dying.

that sounds right up my alley.

I enjoy the beta immensely, but its frustrating to have to use almost a whole clip to kill someone lol.