Community Update 10/27/06

[[MyIS]Spawndemon]

Greetings Battlefield Soldiers,

Over the course of last week some players have experienced issues with stats & awards, punk buster, and master server disconnects. We wanted to update everyone on the current status for each of these points as we move into the weekend.

Stats & Awards: Last weekend we made updates that resolved the issues causing some awards or stats to not be properly awarded to players. We will be continuing to monitor player experience and the stat servers in order to make the proper adjustments to maintain the system. Unfortunately any stats or awards not received before this update can not be replaced.

PunkBuster: Those players who have experienced issues with the punk buster auto update should visit the punk buster site and follow their directions for manual updates. We are currently working with punk buster to resolve player issues and allow for a smoother experience and to eliminate the server kick issues that are still affecting some players.

EA Master Server Disconnects: We have added additional enhancements to our server infrastructure to eliminate the majority of the disconnection problems. We will be putting forth every effort through the weekend to completely eliminate this issue for all our players.

We will continue to update everyone on our status until these issues are resolved and no longer standing in the way of your enjoyment of Battlefield 2142. Have a great weekend and we will see you on the Battlefield.

Your Dice Live Team

Source: EA Forums (http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa?sls=2&tstart=0&threadID=139575)

[Talus]

Well, at least now I know I should never expect to see those medals, pins, badges and ribbons that I earned on the first few days.

[[MyIS]Spawndemon]

Yeah same here...pretty unfortunate. :(

[Koen]

Damn, goodbye nice awards/badges/pins/ribbons. :(

[ojkilledthemfolk]

Thanks for the update spawndemon. I have been lucky with the award issue not so lucky with the disconnects. 2 of my best rounds ever ended halfway thru with a disconnect.

[ReaperOfsouls]

At least they are telling us something....

[Sir. Shpox]

Thanks for letting us know you working on this. Newsticker ftw ;)

[b` m3ow]

At least they are telling us something....

and i bet 100bucks this is the last time..

[First]

when is the patch coming is all i want 2 know.

[coolbho3000]

Easy for you guys to say, now I have to knife 10 more people in a round to get my silver collector's badge.

[Deesies]

Just been playing. Was able to play for a good couple hours without a master server disconnect. It still happened but I'm thinking it's a different issue. Sending info to ckmc now :)

[CDNCommando]

when is the patch coming is all i want 2 know.

I think its up to EA to do some work with their servers. I don't think it requires any modifications to the client.

[CaPiTaN]

how about news on

making it so servers don't crash constantly...

Or so that moving the titans don't cause lag...

Or that when I shoot a rocket into someone's chest at point blank range, they die

or so i can run ti and cq in the same map rotation

or reserved slots accually worked

[EyeofG]

What? are they relacning a patch or something?

[cloakster]

well lets hope they actually keep these promises

[iLemon]

" Last weekend we made updates that resolved the issues causing some awards or stats to not be properly awarded to players.":blabla:

That is total bull:censored: Myself and several other players I know that started playing the first day, have yet to recieve one unlock or upgrade. I even jumped two more ranks over the past couple days since the "fix" and still nothing. I end up picking up the kit of the first person I kill to try and level the playing field.

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

[FLIPINOM4D]

At least they are telling us something....

yes but its bad news

[jo-snowman]

:blabla:

That is total bull:censored: Myself and several other players I know that started playing the first day, have yet to recieve one unlock or upgrade. I even jumped two more ranks over the past couple days since the "fix" and still nothing. I end up picking up the kit of the first person I kill to try and level the playing field.

:cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing: :cussing:

i had the same problem and i fixed it and i got all my ranks and awards from all the time the ranks weren't working. What you do is check the time on your desktop, if the time and/or date is wrong fix it, it worked for me and a whole bunch of people.

[Sepp_Dietrich]

Come on now, they've been "Working On" the red/blue bug since 2 shipped...

Do you really expect a fix for a specific problem this quickly?

I'm just waiting for a patch loaded with "Community Requested Features" to frack things up more than they already are...

Cartillery anyone? :lol:

[vs._9mm]

lovely..i guess that's why tonight was ridiculous playing without any unlocks...off to BF2 until tomorrow..hopefully it will be fixed so that everyone in the server isn't a private :(

[Kradath]

A great disappointment....:(

[munky99999]

this is kinda ironic as I'd not actually had this problem until today... the day they say that it's fixed.

[lordsinner1]

well don't say EA sux or anything because this happends allways almost to all games which are popular and comes up first two weeks are allways hard for distributors. I heard it was the same with BF 2 and of my own experience same with Steam, WoW etc.

[rockzcm]

Thanks for the news
Just wondering when we can have the stats server up running on the web??

[Unfocused]

I was hoping they would say something about the FPS-devouring-HUD problem and titan blackouts on low lightning. ;/

[bassie12]

i am having problems.
a minute after the round has started the server crashes.
Could this be because ads are being activated? because i have seen some ads.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

so long for my lost 3000 points.....

[kenof2142]

I'm liking how they're acknowledging problems now...IMHO it seems more up to date versus bf2 where it would take 6 months just for an update.

[Snuffy The Evil]

So....will our unlocks be gone, or just all of the pins and ribbons that we earned since we got the game be gone?

[EyeofG]

So, when are they going to fix these problems?
I hope they fix the puckbuster kicks onces ahd for all, so I can play again

[IHateYou]

how about news on

making it so servers don't crash constantly...

Or so that moving the titans don't cause lag...

Or that when I shoot a rocket into someone's chest at point blank range, they die

or so i can run ti and cq in the same map rotation

or reserved slots accually worked

If it's the server you are playing on, and not the master EA server, contact that servers admins. I noticed some have lots of problems while others work just fine.

Moving the titans will cause lag, they just need to patch it so once the shields go down, the Titan can't move. There's no way around the lag otherwise.

Shooting a rocket at point blank range is a matter of hit detection, and actual firing position. The rocket doesn't actually fire from your face, it leaves from just in front of you, so if someone is standing that close, it won't register. Try using the knife for face to face combat, not rockets. This isn't quake.

I've seen plenty of maps run Titan and Conquest mode together. I forget which server it was, but it was titled something like "Titan and City Maps 24/7" They're out there. But there should be a better way in the browser to tell if they are running both modes.

I don't know of any problems with the reserved slots....

[Sixth]

this is kinda ironic as I'd not actually had this problem until today... the day they say that it's fixed.

lol same here :confused: :laugh:

[[MyIS]Spawndemon]

Anyone else still having the problem where you join a game and show up as the first rank? Even when you aren't...that's also pretty frustrating.

[kenof2142]

Only had that a couple times yesterday, points don't count for that round so you have to log off then back on.

[CaPiTaN]

If it's the server you are playing on, and not the master EA server, contact that servers admins. I noticed some have lots of problems while others work just fine.

Moving the titans will cause lag, they just need to patch it so once the shields go down, the Titan can't move. There's no way around the lag otherwise.

Shooting a rocket at point blank range is a matter of hit detection, and actual firing position. The rocket doesn't actually fire from your face, it leaves from just in front of you, so if someone is standing that close, it won't register. Try using the knife for face to face combat, not rockets. This isn't quake.

I've seen plenty of maps run Titan and Conquest mode together. I forget which server it was, but it was titled something like "Titan and City Maps 24/7" They're out there. But there should be a better way in the browser to tell if they are running both modes.

I don't know of any problems with the reserved slots....


1) Im renting a server from 2 server companies and they both crash

2) Exactly

3) I never said point blank. You just cant hit **** with them. Yes hitting vehicles is fine but if i shoot a person they should die.

4) Its impossible to run cq maps and ti in the same rotation using 2142CC. Unless they have access to the files. You get an error in the CC saying that blah blah blah map is not supported in blah blah mode. when you switch between maps in the map list setting in CC.

5) I have 4 reserved slots set up on my server. and the slots fill up. they are not staying reserved. Ive talked to other people who are running 2142 servers. and there having the same problem.

[Sethonan]

1) Im renting a server from 2 server companies and they both crash

2) Exactly

3) I never said point blank. You just cant hit **** with them. Yes hitting vehicles is fine but if i shoot a person they should die.

4) Its impossible to run cq maps and ti in the same rotation using 2142CC. Unless they have access to the files. You get an error in the CC saying that blah blah blah map is not supported in blah blah mode. when you switch between maps in the map list setting in CC.

5) I have 4 reserved slots set up on my server. and the slots fill up. they are not staying reserved. Ive talked to other people who are running 2142 servers. and there having the same problem.

Oh yes you did, and if you are talking about the assault rocket attachments, those have a minimum exploding distance of 20 meters, so no point blank noob toob for you. And if it is the AT EU rocket, it fires 4 of them, at a slight distance apart from each other, they are not fired from the same exhaust port, and also the end of the rocket launcher if away enough from you that you could have fired them actually behind your enemy.

[CaPiTaN]

its a lost cause theres no point in arguring

[EyeofG]

Spawndemon;104166']Anyone else still having the problem where you join a game and show up as the first rank? Even when you aren't...that's also pretty frustrating.

I am still having the puckbuster kick problem

[Begooddaddy]

Spawndemon;102559']Greetings Battlefield Soldiers,

Over the course of last week some players have experienced issues with stats & awards, punk buster, and master server disconnects. We wanted to update everyone on the current status for each of these points as we move into the weekend.

Stats & Awards: Last weekend we made updates that resolved the issues causing some awards or stats to not be properly awarded to players. We will be continuing to monitor player experience and the stat servers in order to make the proper adjustments to maintain the system. Unfortunately any stats or awards not received before this update can not be replaced.

PunkBuster: Those players who have experienced issues with the punk buster auto update should visit the punk buster site and follow their directions for manual updates. We are currently working with punk buster to resolve player issues and allow for a smoother experience and to eliminate the server kick issues that are still affecting some players.

EA Master Server Disconnects: We have added additional enhancements to our server infrastructure to eliminate the majority of the disconnection problems. We will be putting forth every effort through the weekend to completely eliminate this issue for all our players.

We will continue to update everyone on our status until these issues are resolved and no longer standing in the way of your enjoyment of Battlefield 2142. Have a great weekend and we will see you on the Battlefield.

Your Dice Live Team

Source: EA Forums (http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa?sls=2&tstart=0&threadID=139575)




Thnx u for the info Spawndemon:confused: :confused: :confused: Now when is the patch coming out:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[RedDot]

Well, I'm happy with the flipping server... I've been awarded with the collectors pin 8 times in a round :p

[Sir. AAK625]

Yes! It broke! Death to ranks and the e-penis! Hello teamwork and fun gaming!

[Sir. Elxx]

I have to admit, the loss of rank thing really ticked me off only because I lacked grenades and had about half a second of sprint. Always makes me mad how they cripple your soldier early on :(

[jerryhopper]

"Less bugs than in BF2, and you can write that down" - Marcus Nilsson

[hemimotorz]

"Less bugs than in BF2, and you can write that down" - Marcus Nilsson

[munky99999]

just got the no rank-no upgrades problem once again.

[Striker]

thanks for the info :D

[brothach]

lovely..i guess that's why tonight was ridiculous playing without any unlocks...off to BF2 until tomorrow..hopefully it will be fixed so that everyone in the server isn't a private :(

I had this happen and still got all the points and awards for the session!!!!:ar15:

[Mason75]

what I want to know is, why the hell is the Mech even in this game? I mean it really doesnt help you advance your game at all except a huge KD. I thought they would have at least categorized it as armour, but why would I want to drive around in a tank when I can beast the hell out of peeps with a mech...

I hope they add the mech to the armour category with the next patch.

[munky99999]

mech is armor.... i just recently got the armor ribbon on cerebere.

[Your_Mammie]

You can do it, just add all the conquest maps first then switch to ti mode and add all those maps, then put in order you want the maps. It works for me ! Sounds Like you need to get a server from www.myinternetservices.com :-)


1) Im renting a server from 2 server companies and they both crash

2) Exactly

3) I never said point blank. You just cant hit **** with them. Yes hitting vehicles is fine but if i shoot a person they should die.

4) Its impossible to run cq maps and ti in the same rotation using 2142CC. Unless they have access to the files. You get an error in the CC saying that blah blah blah map is not supported in blah blah mode. when you switch between maps in the map list setting in CC.

5) I have 4 reserved slots set up on my server. and the slots fill up. they are not staying reserved. Ive talked to other people who are running 2142 servers. and there having the same problem.

[jodoanyore]

anyone knows if battlerecorder will be fixed???