So....new topic

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

I consider hw of the HS variety to be nothing more than busy work so that it looks like you're learning when you're not. Waste of time.

College papers are rarely (at least in my experience) useless and almost always teach me something interesting. Besides that it's just exams by and large.

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/01/26/big-battfield-bad-company-2-pc-beta-blog-of-epic-goodness.aspx

When's the Beta

First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D

 

Where to Get It

The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB.  Here's a hyper-link reminder http://bit.ly/4GJk2a on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering.

 

Why we're Having a Beta

The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide better than real world exposure.  This means there will also be times of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of any MP game would have.  We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3 Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard.

 

Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game, like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance tweaks, and learning's from the Beta.

 

This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-)

 

Hosting the Beta

Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each individual regions.

 

Where to Download the Beta

We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the fastest DLs no matter your location around the world.  Current know locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's.

 

Getting Started In the Beta
STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D
STEP 2: Once installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in with your EA Account.  If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able to create one in the same screen. (You may also create your EA Account in advance HERE)
STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta.
Step 4: Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it).

 

Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated.  After the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2 please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail.

 

* Ranked Server Provider (RSP)

I'm rather surprised that the beta is just 1.5GB (full game 15GB). There must be a shitton of content missing, not to mention textures and such possibly.

[RS-H2o]

yeah.
I cant wait for people to get on there and start poo-poo'ing the game because it lags or crashes etc.
Lets hope it's good(not the beta,the game)

Ive been playing BF2 the last couple days ,and forgot how much fun it was,but damn,you sure can tell the diffrence between that and cod4..Im talking "feel" if that makes any sense,the sounds are so hollow ,meh... I know its an older game,but for some reason,its just kinda "off" IDK,I'm just rambling now---quit frankly Im trying to get to thuderball status before I go back to work next monday 

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

You and me both. I'm closer, but with teamwork we can both get there. 

[RS-H2o]

You and me both. I'm closer, but with teamwork we can both get there.  

lol..kinda like spawn camping

[RS-H2o]

Did anyone who pre-ordered BFBC 2 thru ebgames get the beta key yet? I havent,as of now.I thought they were gonna be sent out on the 26th

[Displacer]

I ordered through EB games/Gamespot still waiting for the Beta Key as well. 

   I will post soon as I recieve one.

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

You and me both. I'm closer, but with teamwork we can both get there.  

lol..kinda like spawn camping

And I always support spawn camping. 

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

Gamestop ones were originally supposed to come out yesterday but got moved to today, though I still don't have mine. I'm gonna be annoyed tomorrow as I don't get home until 6:30. -_-

Alternatively I could go to my 12:30-1:45 class and instead of waiting around for 3 hours, skip my 5-6pm class...
No, I must not skip class to play video games. xD Moar willpower plz.

[RS-SquiZo]

Seriously.. skip a whole class just so you can play this freakin game a few hours earlier? even thinking of it makes you a n00b!!! xD

[Displacer]

Thats a real Gamer!    
                       

[RSshruew]

I cancelled my gamestop order and went with Steam.

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

It's a boring and easy statistics class, and I haven't played a manly shooting game in months. 

[RSshruew]

It's a boring and easy statistics class, and I haven't played a manly shooting game in months. 

Stats are fun sometimes.  When I'm feeling bitchy at work I like to mess with people by showing their data doesn't pass a normality test and thus all their conclusions are wrong.

Yes.  Yes I actually do that.

[RS-LoveOfProfit]

It's a boring and easy statistics class, and I haven't played a manly shooting game in months. 

Stats are fun sometimes.  When I'm feeling bitchy at work I like to mess with people by showing their data doesn't pass a normality test and thus all their conclusions are wrong.

Yes.  Yes I actually do that.

 

Well everyone knows I'm a stat whore, so I realize stats can be fun. It's just this is a good teacher who takes the time to explain everything in a way that everyone can understand, which makes it boring. lol