Battlefield 2 Polycount clan?

adam

I was going to post this in the polyfraggers forum but didn't think it'd get quick enough exposure. Anyhoo..

There seems to be a LOT of us getting this game, any one have thoughts on forming a clan? I could definitely play 1 or 2 hours a day and would love to group up with people I know.

I play teamwork all the time and don't like to run 'n gun and would only like to play with like-minded people.

Thoughts?

gauss

joining a clan is kinda like joining a mod, if you catch my drift... ;(

but hey, don't let that stop you!

and you actually ought to post this in the polyfraggers forum, mr. 'too good for the polyfraggers forum' since those are exactly the people you want to be catching the attention of specifically

adam

WELL FINE THEN! :P

Joshua Stubbles

Damn Canadian....

swampbug

I definately think it would be fun to start a Polycount "Clan" where it's really not a clan that competes, but more just has a server called "Polycount" and all who are natives of polycount put [PC]- Swampbug by their names for that brotherhood feeling

So its open to the public too, but its our stomping ground where Good times can commence. That would roCKIT!

eXpendabLe

We are using something similar now, the [#md] tag in front of our names for those who frequent #model_design. Mostly for CS:S, but would apply to all online games I would imagine.

I have to agree with gauss by adding "clan" to me suggests commitment, which I avoid whenever possible. :P

bearkub

swampy.... there IS a polycount server that runs ut2k4, Battlefield 1942/Desert Combat and CS:S or HL2DM. just uhhh...fyi. =]

nibbler.fastpc.com is the addy.

adam

I'm really just wanting to find a group of guys who will actually PLAY as a team and listen to their commander / leading roles. Hopefully DICE has figured something out tomake sure smacktards dont ruin this desired experience.

gauss

so brome, you're saying you want to play as commander and so that people will finally listen to you, and your short-sided executive decisions while you get ever more drunk on your virtual authority??!!

just kidding, mang. i think expendable's got the main point here, the pick-up games we play in CSS will probably allow for the kind of organization you're looking for. everyone puts a [#md] and then all the other players can think that we're clan MURDERD34TH or whatever.
when the polycounters got together to play onslaught in ut2k4 we weren't that bad about coordinating... not sure if/when i'll pick up battlefield 2, but i'm sure most people will be game for playing along nicely

sal_manilla

We have played BF1942 in the past on our new server. It's hard to get enuff guys to make it worth while. Also, I'm a Desert Combat fan till BF2 shows up....Old BF1942 is just a bit too slow for me. Altough I'd still play with my [PC] buddies any time.

flaagan

I claim the driver's seat on whatever vehicles we commandeer!

sal_manilla

Oh, BTW, I got THIS a couple weeks ago....boyeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Hunter

Count me in... I'm there...

Scott Ruggels

So when is the Demo supposed to come out?

Scott

Scott Ruggels

Oh, and I could be in as well. So are we using MD_ as the prefix to names, or PC_?

Scott

aesir

its [#md] as the prefix

Anyways the demo is this friday. Too bad Im leaving saturday so I'll only get to play it for a night.

flaagan

oh boo hoo.. a whole night.. i'm heading out of town on friday for two weeks to an area with no net (houseboat on a lake)... wankers

adam

Woot! Just bought my copy today, got the headset (don't need it so I'm passing it off to a friend), and now I wait for it to be released.

Bought the DVD version.

Hunter

You bought a copy ?? Where ?? You mean the Pre Order ?

Damn Ill be happy with the DEMO version to be released today.. This was I can get a fee for it all.. hehe

sledgy

Damn I just saw a couple vids and this game is looking very schwing.

Daz

Demo out now.

b1ll

DOWNLOADING!

adam

Downloading!!

http://www.gamespot.com/promos/bf2demo.html

DeathTrip

I'm downloading too.


did anyone see the requirements...
Video card must have 128 MB or more memory and one of the following chipsets:
# NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or greater
# ATI Radeon 8500 or greater

i got a 4600; hopefully it'll holdup.

Daz

Im bummed. It's amazing but it runs like dogturn on my machine here at work. Even with all setttings on low. Oh well, might have resign myself to the fact that I'll only be playing at home with my 6800 Ultra

iMag

seems there's a server code limit of 2 hours for the demo's servers. aka immensly retarded

gauss

iMag: but is it, though? given the excessive play life that the BF1942 Wake Island demo had? this is the company's way to ensure that everyone buys the game asap--not that many people wouldn't anyhow, but it's certainly an added incentive

RazorBladder

I've been vigorously browsin through all the vids again, footage is too gud to be true.
I'm only 60% through downloadin the demo, damn I can't wait for this \o/
my m8 downloaded it and said to me 1280x1024 resolution isn't supported and the game runs like a complete sack o' turd and plenty of ATI users are experiencing bad issues.

Hopefully a lighter story will become of this. *fingers-crossed*

iMag

gauss: i'm part of www.cracksmokingmoneys.net we're running a server and I can honestly tell you that there seems to be some sort of time limitation to the demo. people have been working on fixing it or finding a work around

gauss

iMag: i wasn't saying that there wasn't a limitation to the demo, i was saying that it makes sense that they would cripple the demo given how much mileage people got out of the Wake Island demo for 1942.


anyhow, just got back from playing a few rounds and it is indeed a load of fun. guess i'll have to pre-order this bad boy after all

iMag

well I am officially pissed off and hating EA/Dice right now. Can't even run the game because they won't support geforce4's cause they only support up to pixel shader 1.3 where the game requires version 1.4. I can't afford to upgrade my graphics card right now, even if I could I can't justify it for one game I can't even try out.

Scott Ruggels

Works fine on the work machine, though with the Ati 9800, it chugs a little. I may need a driver update, But damn that's fun. Same map I won the CPU on, at E3. Those jets, however are as hard as the helicopters almost.

Scott

Scott

Daz

Heh. The game sports one of the most advanced engines I have seen. All the models are self shadowing. Characters, vehicles, everything. I've not seen that in ANY other game yet. ( and no, the models in Doom3 dont self shadow unless modded ) Draw distance is amazing. I think it's about the most impressive engine out there. And you're pissed that it wont run on a GeForce4? That's just funny logic you have there man Im sorry. If you're interested in next gen pc graphics gaming, get an nVidia 6800 Ultra, If not, stick with the many other games out there that are more than capable of running on old cards. You can't have your cake and eat it.

ElysiumGX

9800 Pro
1 Gb Ram

This game is friggin awesome! The graphics are top notch. The menus load a lot smoother than BF42 on my machine. And the maps aren't constantly reloaded. All the addition gameplay elements are awesome. Quick talk feature. Ducking in tanks. I'm very satisfied. Very intense battles. This is a well designed game. Now to wait for the real thing and hopefully start modding.

Daz

OK have had a good hour at it now. This game is simply amazing. I am blown away by what the engine is doing, but more importantly damn, this is just so much fun.

Scott Ruggels

Played it for hours today, the game play is wide open, except if you don't work towards the goals you lose. Many different ways to win. Sniping is hard.

So does anyone have Bittorrents out there we can suggest to others?

Scott

DeathTrip

uh, when did I say I was pissed?

Just kinda shocked since i could run HL2 and D3 at 1024x768 just fine but now cant even meet the min reqs with my 4600.


o well, i already have gta:sa eating up all of my gaming time.

gauss

Scott: that's what a good team and goal oriented game should play like. just like with Onslaught with UT2k4, the chumps can get caught up on deathmatch fragging all they want, but they're still going to lose if they don't hold the nodes.

i went a few rounds as an MEC anti-tanker; i love holding that central command point in perches up on the roof. my second round i came up as top of my team's leader board with 17 kills and 1 death... after some anti-tanking i struck out on my own and fiercely held a beach spawn in a tank against the invading infidels can't wait to play a medic with the defib paddles. good times all around.

Daz

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uh, when did I say I was pissed?

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I dunno, I was talking to iMag

Joshua Stubbles

I think it's by far the most entertaining BF yet, but it's got some serious issues that are keeping it from being perfect.

Horrible weapon accuracy and some netcode issues, to name a few.

I'm loving it so far though. Been playing since 9pm last night :P

RazorBladder

just played it for an hour and I didn't think I would say it at first but I'm soddin sold

However, I really don't dig the inability to have a 1280x1024 rez, so i have to play it on my other comp coz the pixel distortion is just fugly.

I really didn't think I could play this same with ALL the settings ramped up on high with 2x anti-aliasin and play it totally smooth.
Impressed to say the least

KDR_11k

Sal: What's that 20$ rebate on? The res is a tiny bit too small to read it.

Pseudo

Oh man this is fun. I just spent the entire night playing with a few guys. I have got to say, having a squad of friends all supporting each other is a LOT of fun. If you guys have a server you play on, or if there is a #md server in the works, let me know for sure!

ElysiumGX

How about a Polycount Squad. Just pick a server and we can all kick ass together!!!

Joshua Stubbles

Well, it'd have to be multiple squads, really. Only 6 people per sqaud and all. We'd need to occupy several at least.

adam

Ely.. tRens and I are organizing something for 8:00PM EST tonight. You're involved already

tRens = squadleader / medic
brome special forces
expandable anti-tank
elysium special forces
timesNewRoman support/heavygunner

room for one more.. Vassago

meet in #model_design around 8

poopinmymouth

I was in for a while, and I kicked everyones butt, first place the entire time I was in by at least 20 points.

Mr_Chompers is my nick in bf2

RageUnleashed

I downloaded and installed it, then when I double click the icon, the screen goes black, then just goes back to the desktop!

iMag

rage: what's your graphics card?

Pseudo

Rage, make sure you have the latest video drivers and delete the Profiles folder in the bf2 directory. Then launch it again and all should be good.

adam

I'm still getting the problem where my PC locks up when trying to run video after installing the new nVidia drivers.