US Intervention Mod Update

[Sevigon]

The team over at the US: Intervention (http://usi.jarhedz.com) mod have sent us some exciting news. They have entered final beta testing stages, and invitations to certain communities have been sent out to beta test. Sevigon and Jofaba will be repersenting TotalBF2.com when it comes to the beta test.

US Intervention breaks the silence. We are happy to announce that we are entering final beta stage. As this is an important milestone for us, we are keen to organize a fragfest. It's due this weekend and all the invitations have been sent. These are the maps they will be playing on.

<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/docks.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_docks.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/ophog.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_ophog.jpg"></a>
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This is very exciting, and this mod looks very promising. We will be letting TotalBF2 know how it turns out, and come back with an full, indepth review on it. Stay tuned!

[Hero_Sub]

Everything looks awsome! Hooah First Post.

[esisthebest]

dont get me wrong, i love this mod and it looks like the best thing that will happen to be the first mod with mostly original skins vehicles and weapons, and i also know how hard it is to code skin texture and all but :

they said this would be out in february, at that time they said it will be coming out really soon, then they announced that it would come out march 12th, it never came out then, then sometime in late march they announced that it would come out in april, they waited the whole month of april and according to this the beta test servers will be this weekend, which is the dates of friday april 28 saturday 29 sunday 30th, so unless they come out with it a day after the beta test this will be the third time they told us it would come out, just like EA GAMES always does.

this is a lesson for other mod teams, though the community might give pressure, dont give release dates unless you are sure that you are near the completion of the phase in the mod you are in.

i just hope this mod turns out great like it looks that it will. I am sure it will exceed my expectations, i just wish they wouldnt give us dates and then decide not to have them.

i have a feeling they wanted to give us the best mod they could give us on the first try so they delayed for a little bit but i have been checking total bf2 and their website really periodically looking for this mod to come out and every time they fail to bring it out

and JUST SO YOU KNOW I AM A HUGE FAN OF THIS MOD

[tampadep]

I am sure this will be a really exciting mod. That is more than likely the reason they delayed the release until all is well with the game. I hope that is the reason. If the maps are as good as they look, no more vanilla for me.

[MarkHawk]

they said this would be out in february, at that time they said it will be coming out really soon, then they announced that it would come out march 12th, it never came out then, then sometime in late march they announced that it would come out in april, they waited the whole month of april and according to this the beta test servers will be this weekend, which is the dates of friday april 28 saturday 29 sunday 30th, so unless they come out with it a day after the beta test this will be the third time they told us it would come out, just like EA GAMES always does.


We only gave one offical date and that was March 12th, delayed thanks to EA delaying a much needed patch and a few community website/host problems. No one offical said anything about Feb. I do not know where you got that from. Ouch and forshame in comparing us to EA. We really wanted to just make the mod special for players like you. To make up for March. The April release buzz was my fault and to be honest, please don't blame anyone but me for that. I'll make up for that. One last thing, when we say final test phase it means done, know we just have to gift wrap it to you m8.

This is all we are showing!?! this is rediculas, guys I am going to throw something at you in less then a week, something really awesome. I can't tell you what but it'll blow your army regulation boots right off.

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Smart move making the three maps from the Desert Combat days. I cant wait to hear the reports.

[1dsandtrap]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i cant wait for this mod!!!

[MrGold]

Trust us guys, this is it ;)

[imported_UH60BHPilot]

Smart move making the three maps from the Desert Combat days. I cant wait to hear the reports.

If you look at the hud minimap you can see that none of our maps are copying DC at all. The names are similiar, yes, but that is because they are names of real locations. USI is by no means trying to replicate DC, that is what you guys are for :) . Hope this clears it up.

[[3MD]D|Pvt.Hustler_Baby]

Cant wait to play on sloppys map.
He does some awesome work!

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

If you look at the hud minimap you can see that none of our maps are copying DC at all. The names are similiar, yes, but that is because they are names of real locations. USI is by no means trying to replicate DC, that is what you guys are for :) . Hope this clears it up.

Wow, way to totaly misrepresent what I just said and meant. I didnt mention copying anything, so read it again if you must.

[DoubleVee]

This looks mind-blowing. I just hope you guys won't delay it until Patch 1.3 - just kiddin' ;)

I really hoped that it was gonna come out at the begging of current week - it's my vacation - but oh well. I'm still happy. :)

SySex - I don't remember Operation Hogsmoke from DC. Hehe, don't quote me, I don't wanna get involved in this.

Just a suggestion for the future, never and I mean NEVER mention Desert Combat in US:I's News Updates :cool:

Can't wait for the surprise that MarkHawk is talking about. :cry:

[imported_UH60BHPilot]

Wow, way to totaly misrepresent what I just said and meant. I didnt mention copying anything, so read it again if you must.

I was not trying to sound rude man. Just letting everyone know that USI isn't trying to steal DC's maps. That comment was only triggered because you said something first, I would have said it to anyone as I knew someone would have been confused with the whole similiar names thing. No hard feelings :)

[troybob]

Wow, way to totaly misrepresent what I just said and meant. I didnt mention copying anything, so read it again if you must.

maybe you just need to write it better, because his interpretation is the same as mine.

[eggman]

Great to hear - best of luck wiht the release guys!

egg

[Rataboom]

Hell, if tryobob agrees, can't argue with that. :D

Sadly, my network is acting up, and I've had no such luck in being able to load the screen. Though I'm sure they look great. :)

[jimbob]

maybe you just need to write it better, because his interpretation is the same as mine.


hahaha maybe you should read better haha - he NEVER said copy and he certainly didnt say "steal". He didnt even say from Desert Combat - he said "desert combat days" referring to a time we all know of ;) ...

SySex has never had anything to say but good things about your mod - so cut him some slack huh? I understood what he said - making reference to the old DC maps was a good idea. helps give a sense of familiarity to the maps of a new mod... it was a compliment - nothing else.

great work guys - looking forward to seeing how this pans out.

Tally ho!

[imported_UH60BHPilot]

Lol, there is no reference too old DC maps. That's what I explained. The names are named that way because they are real battlefields/locations .

[Augustus]

I could see the maps are different but surely more original names could have been thought of. You must have been completely aware of how those names would look when creating them.

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Well Im looking forward to playing it. I used to love to play the Docks, Loved the wide open armor fest that was Dustbowl, and Urban Seige was always at the top as well.

They are obviously not the same maps, but I think striking that kind of chord with people is a good thing, not a bad one.

[MarkHawk]

I could see the maps are different but surely more original names could have been thought of. You must have been completely aware of how those names would look when creating them.

Never really played Desert combat, But I don't care I was an EOD person and a reality mod person myself. I was happy with those. I really didn't want to go beyond WW2 at the time.

All I know is I saw some of the reference images before the maps were in production and a lot of the reference images can be found in the maps now. It's pretty awesome.

My Surprise will pwn you all ...

[Hell2pay]

maybe you just need to write it better, because his interpretation is the same as mine.

I second that. Its not hard to interpret a statement like "Smart move making the three maps from the Desert Combat days" as saying they copied maps directly from DC.

[DoubleVee]

I second that. Its not hard to interpret a statement like "Smart move making the three maps from the Desert Combat days" as saying they copied maps directly from DC.

Exactly, that's like saying - "Smart move making the A-10 from Desert Combat days" - as if A-10 only exists in DC. :rolleyes:

Well, I understand that he tried to complement the team, but it sounded more like sarcasm to me.

I know the mods are based on the same conflict, but I don't think US:I should be discussed as a "remake" of DC.

[jimbob]

I could see the maps are different but surely more original names could have been thought of. You must have been completely aware of how those names would look when creating them.


thankyou!

They are obviously not the same maps, but I think striking that kind of chord with people is a good thing, not a bad one.

exactly - if some people are having trouble understanding this i suggest taking a deep breath and stop trying to misconstrue his words. i'm mean, geez, talk about taking a false assumption and running with it... If you dont want anyone to think that these names are referenced/inspired from DC i suggest changing them... as if it really matters :rolleyes:


NOONE HAS SAID THESE MAPS ARE REMAKES OF DC ONES - SO JUST DROP IT

[imported_blackdeath]

*hrrhrr*

Soooon.. sooon baby :D

[Hell2pay]

jimbob get off his jock man, and that quote you copied with him saying they are obviously not the same maps, came after what he said about making the maps from dc days when UH60 replied to him.

[[GU]LIZARD{GEN}]

NOONE HAS SAID THESE MAPS ARE REMAKES OF DC ONES - SO JUST DROP IT

Your missing the point. It was that feel you get. Everyone got it, when they read his post it sounded as if he was trying to say something negative about how USI are handling things.

Dropping it would be the best choice as you said but, what people are saying is that they feel the guy made a negative post towards USI, regardless of what else was said. They cleared it up and if anyone knows anything these are indeed real maps. I am sure desert conflict and USI will both be fun mods.

[imported_Lemonking]

We only gave one offical date and that was March 12th, delayed thanks to EA delaying a much needed patch and a few community website/host problems. No one offical said anything about Feb. I do not know where you got that from. Ouch and forshame in comparing us to EA. We really wanted to just make the mod special for players like you. To make up for March. The April release buzz was my fault and to be honest, please don't blame anyone but me for that. I'll make up for that. One last thing, when we say final test phase it means done, know we just have to gift wrap it to you m8.

This is all we are showing!?! this is rediculas, guys I am going to throw something at you in less then a week, something really awesome. I can't tell you what but it'll blow your army regulation boots right off.



I sure hope it wil be out for the public next week, or else Im gonna shove my thumb in your butt :evil:

[petemonster29]

I wouldn't say this is so much of a beta test...............as I would say a get togather.
I wanted to do this for a few reasons.There are some folks that have been outstanding in helping USI along the way,some people we admire,and just friends of USI,that we thought they would enjoy joining us in a non BF2 game,befrore anyone else is able to get their hands on it.
We have invited alot of people from other mods,as well as fan sites,and news folks,that have played a role in making this possible for us.We will not be waiting for the 1.3 patch to be released.It has come under discussion,and has been decided that we will patch if we have to after the release, as we have some content we would like to add anywayz.

Thanx for all your support and I look forward to seeing you all shooting at me on a USI server..........cuz i suxor at fps videogames =]

[[GU]LIZARD{GEN}]

I wish I could of got in on the get together. I've been waiting this mod forever. I cannot wait for it much longer.

Again guys great job. I am really looking forward to this. I know it must feel great to have completed a mod that everyone will enjoy.

[MrGold]

amen :D

[Cdr]

I wouldn't say this is so much of a beta test...............as I would say a get togather.
I wanted to do this for a few reasons.There are some folks that have been outstanding in helping USI along the way,some people we admire,and just friends of USI,that we thought they would enjoy joining us in a non BF2 game,befrore anyone else is able to get their hands on it.
We have invited alot of people from other mods,as well as fan sites,and news folks,that have played a role in making this possible for us.We will not be waiting for the 1.3 patch to be released.It has come under discussion,and has been decided that we will patch if we have to after the release, as we have some content we would like to add anywayz.

Thanx for all your support and I look forward to seeing you all shooting at me on a USI server..........cuz i suxor at fps videogames =]

*sniffle*

My invite musta got lost in the post :D

[Tiny]

Sweet!

Now Get It Out Here God Damn It :D

[blnz]

Bashrah Streets look very impressive, but you might want to add the fixed spawn further back, and then another a bit closer!

If you move the fixed spawn back, it will increase the players experience playing the map, crossing such an open field is really fun (I love dodging snipers.. or at least trying to :D)

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

LIZARD']Your missing the point. It was that feel you get. Everyone got it, when they read his post it sounded as if he was trying to say something negative about how USI are handling things.

Wrong bro, your missing the point. Not everyone thought I was being negative, at least not the people who can read. I have dropeed a nice comment (that was sincere) in almost every update this team has ever put out. Read back if you feel like questioinging me for some strange reason.

I have never dropped a negative comment on this hard working team, even though we have gotten plenty. I have been waiting for this MOD just like everyone else, and I will be playing it as soon as it comes out. So now explain how that was rude, or remove the odd filter you read my posts with, dont really care anymore.

Again, thanks for bringing back a vibe that has been so absent from BF2.:cool:

[[3MD]D|Pvt.Hustler_Baby]

And BOOM.

Everything gets taken out of proportion!

Did i mention I want this mod.... like now!!!!!!!!!!

[[3MD]C|Pvt.TitanFire]

And BOOM.

Everything gets taken out of proportion!

Did i mention I want this mod.... like now!!!!!!!!!!
Soon Captain, soon! :D Oh, God I want ye to be able to play it now! It's driving me mad looking at all this awesomeness sitting there :P

Rory.

[david2999]

Smart move making the three maps from the Desert Combat days. I cant wait to hear the reports.

You should not try to deliberately mislead people into thinking that our maps are in relate to Desert Combat because they are not.

Our maps are very original, we don't have any maps that looks or plays as Desert Combat, i belive DCon are doing everything like Desert Combat but USI is a very original Gulf War mod!

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

You should not try to deliberately mislead people into thinking that our maps are in relate to Desert Combat because they are not.

Our maps are very original, we don't have any maps that looks or plays as Desert Combat, i belive DCon are doing everything like Desert Combat but USI is a very original Gulf War mod!

Wow David, you wrapped it up perfectly. I am trying to mislead people about USI. Its obvious isnt it. You are also correct to "belive" that USI is an original work of art, and DCON is just a copy of Desert Combat, lol.

Im the one whos rude?

[jimbob]

You should not try to deliberately mislead people into thinking that our maps are in relate to Desert Combat because they are not.

Our maps are very original, we don't have any maps that looks or plays as Desert Combat, i belive DCon are doing everything like Desert Combat but USI is a very original Gulf War mod!

[tumbleweed rolls by]

[jimbob walks off shaking his head]

:rolleyes:

[david2999]

Wow David, you wrapped it up perfectly. I am trying to mislead people about USI. Its obvious isnt it. You are also correct to "belive" that USI is an original work of art, and DCON is just a copy of Desert Combat, lol.

Im the one whos rude?

Way to distort my message, buddy.

"You are also correct to "belive" that USI is an original work of art, and DCON is just a copy of Desert Combat, lol."

Thats a bit extreme don't you think? I was only saying that if you like to play Desert Combat over and over again then USI isnt the mod for that purpose. You over at DCon have stated that you're going to bring Desert Combat to Battlefield 2, at least thats what ive heard and doing that is not very original is it?

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

This MOD looks great, cant wait to play.

[david2999]

This MOD looks great, cant wait to play.

Glad you have calmed down and won't continue this pointless discussion.

[WarMace]

Wow, docks looks awesome. I cant wait for my warthog.

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Glad you have calmed down and won't continue this pointless discussion.

LOL, your a riot bro. :laugh:

[[3MD]C|Pvt.TitanFire]

For God's sake guys, can we give it a bloody rest? I'm am so tired of this..

Rory.

[Lobo[FH]]

Holy Allah, Desert Combat has not copyright over reality, dudes, I still hear coments of guys saying BF2 is a copy of Desert Combat...c'mon, Desert Combat was a mod about Gulf War, now seems every mod or game that makes an A-10, Abrams, F16, modern warfare or a city called Basora or Bagdad is copying Desert Combat...Ugh, can we stay logic?

On topic: good work, USI, it's looking awesome

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Learn to take a compliment, I send you guys lots of them about your work.

[guedoe]

We know, I read the comment correctly and saw nothing wrong, thanks for the support, now can we all just get along, perhaps this is why we had no updates the last 2 weeks:)

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Cool, your maps look great. We can knife out our differences when its released, lol.:cool:

[david2999]

Cool, your maps look great. We can knife out our differences when its released, lol.:cool:

Can't wait. ;)

[petemonster29]

Cool, your maps look great. We can knife out our differences when its released, lol.:cool:

just call me a pincushion =[....................but fear my rpg mowa ha ha ha ha

[imported_UH60BHPilot]

LOL, your a riot bro. :laugh:

Nah, I see no sarcasm at all in his post. :p

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Nah, I see no sarcasm at all in his post. :p
Uhh, what? Oh.....uh, what?

[Rataboom]

"You drop the conversation!"

"No, you drop the conversation!"

"No, YOU drop the conversation!"

You're all a damned riot. :|

Everyone has to have the last word.

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

LOL, sir rataboom wins. :cool:

[MarkHawk]

Small little update in our forums with new pictures if anyone is interested.

http://www.jarhedz.com/viewtopic.php?t=10878

[[GU]LIZARD{GEN}]

Wrong bro, your missing the point. Not everyone thought I was being negative, at least not the people who can read. I have dropeed a nice comment (that was sincere) in almost every update this team has ever put out. Read back if you feel like questioinging me for some strange reason.

I have never dropped a negative comment on this hard working team, even though we have gotten plenty. I have been waiting for this MOD just like everyone else, and I will be playing it as soon as it comes out. So now explain how that was rude, or remove the odd filter you read my posts with, dont really care anymore.

Again, thanks for bringing back a vibe that has been so absent from BF2.:cool:

I never said either way how Ifelt about your post. I just kind of saw the two sides here. It wasn't a bad post, but some people felt it was. A post to clear it up was fine. I haven't posted anymore.

[wolfi]

We can knife out our differences when its released, lol.:cool:
Ahahah that was a good one :laugh: Its so true :p
This is even better than the communication problems in the forums ;)

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.
If you have suggestions go here: http://www.jarhedz.com/viewforum.php?f=84

[Karl]

Very nice work there guys! Looking forward to playing them :)

[5150 Joker]

Beta testing? You guys were saying earlier this month that the mod would be released at the end of April.

[wolfi]

We had to fix some unexpected problems, thats why theres this small delay :p

[MarkHawk]

Beta testing? You guys were saying earlier this month that the mod would be released at the end of April.

I explained it in an earlier post. Besides relistically if we had released it early you might have said "damn they rushed this! They should of fixed this before releasing" so we did. :D This is a Mod people. Built by the people for the people. We want to play it online more then anyone else.

[TeLe-LoE-]

US:I for president :yay:

[jimbob]

Glad you have calmed down and won't continue this pointless discussion.

"You drop the conversation!"

"No, you drop the conversation!"

"No, YOU drop the conversation!"

You're all a damned riot. :|

Everyone has to have the last word.


your so right rataboom.
now all i need is to insert the "winning arguments on the net is like winning the special olympics" image. :laugh:

glad that drama panned itself out - you really can tell there is a bit of an age gap in some of the posters. I really wish people wouldn't "fly off the handle" without putting some thought into it first. but then hey, mistakes are made to be learnt from, right?

good luck with the get together guys! all the best!

[imoody]

Oh no you didn't, Jimbob!

Looking good, guys. Now that the mod is done, how about a release date? I want to know when I should be F5'ing your website to oblivion :D

[imported_UH60BHPilot]

Lol, there will be no need for that :D . Release will come soon enough - after we get final word from the special guests :) .

[MarkHawk]

That gives me an idea for a new award in BF2 :p

[david2999]

your so right rataboom.
now all i need is to insert the "winning arguments on the net is like winning the special olympics" image. :laugh:

glad that drama panned itself out - you really can tell there is a bit of an age gap in some of the posters. I really wish people wouldn't "fly off the handle" without putting some thought into it first. but then hey, mistakes are made to be learnt from, right?

good luck with the get together guys! all the best!

Why did you quote my post in that one? Just cut it will you?

Are you trying to get banned again?

[Hell2pay]

Why did you quote my post in that one?

I think he was wanting to show the age gap between you and him, without putting some thought into it first.

[david2999]

your so right rataboom.
now all i need is to insert the "winning arguments on the net is like winning the special olympics" image. :laugh:

glad that drama panned itself out - you really can tell there is a bit of an age gap in some of the posters. I really wish people wouldn't "fly off the handle" without putting some thought into it first. but then hey, mistakes are made to be learnt from, right?

good luck with the get together guys! all the best!

lol this guy wants it to look like i flown off the handle? I don't see that i did.:confused:

Looks like hes refering to himself rather than somebody else. :laugh2:

[PBAsydney]

Come on, not again, Jimbob, David, both of you shut up about this whole flame war and get back on topic.

[Dumbasspunk]

that map that looks like al-khafiji looks good....always did like cqc maps XD

[Tiny]

Do you think you're going to be able to make april? :p

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

that map that looks like al-khafiji looks good....always did like cqc maps XD

Watch out there buddy, lol. Did you read the whole thread? The maps look great, infantry oblivioun on the Docks. :cool:

[david2999]

Watch out there buddy, lol.

No need to watch out as long as you don't say like Sysex that we make the maps from DC because we don't.;)

We're a friendly bunch but we don't want to be messed up with DC thats all, now Sysex whats the point? Stop the spam nonsence will ya?

[jimbob]

http://www.clint.ca/argue/argue.jpg

EDIT: there - thats a little less bold :laugh:

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

Alright, that was just wrong Jimbob, lol.

[Hell2pay]

It always kills me when people bring up the age factor on the internet, only to turn around and show how immature they are... :confused:

Hurray for the jimbob and sysex tag team you guys are so witty... Not

[M0ldyM!LK]

Settle down, children:eek:

[imoody]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but... isn't this thread supposed to be about the imminent release of US: I? :p

[M0ldyM!LK]

Supposedly :P

[imported_HARMZ]

Would USI and DCON ever contemplate or did they ever contemplate a merger.

Maybe it would have been better to get the talent together and create a super mod as the what they are making is set in the same era and seems they are the same gamewise.

[Hell2pay]

Would USI and DCON ever contemplate or did they ever contemplate a merger.

Maybe it would have been better to get the talent together and create a super mod as the what they are making is set in the same era and seems they are the same gamewise.

NO WAY MAN... besides they are both too far along in development, and I want to play both of them :D

[M0ldyM!LK]

Would USI and DCON ever contemplate or did they ever contemplate a merger.

Maybe it would have been better to get the talent together and create a super mod as the what they are making is set in the same era and seems they are the same gamewise.

Same era, different goals. ;)

Personally I'd rather have 2 for variety's sake. If I want something different, I'll just go play the other for the time being. USI is fun in its ways and has its unique traits, and I'm sure the same can be said about DCon. One thing I've noticed though, is that the more mods there are, the more competition there will be -- Everyone will keep trying to out do the other, resulting in higher quality work all around.

[=DNC=SYSEX73]

I couldnt have said that better Moldymilk.

[Lobo[FH]]

I think there is an insane number of modern warfare mods for BF2. For BF42 there were just 3 major WW2 mods (BG, XWW2 and FH), two more were created years later (Warfront and Sharpest Point), plus some nation based ones like Finn Wars or Norwegian Resistence.

For BF2 starts to be imposible to keep track of all the modern warfare mods under development, I think some merges would be the logic move for the survival of most of those mods.

Just an example, two Somalia mods for BF42 were anounced (Black Hawk Down and Conflict in Somalia), they did hold a very funny (for public) but useless stupid flame war, 3 years later they merged as last chance, but the merged team released so late that nobody was interested in play it in the old BF42 engine and the mod died

[imoody]

True enough, Lobo, but the USI team will be the first to release a major TC for Battlefield 2. It would seem to make more sense to me for the various WWII mods, yours included, to merge or at least content-share. As long as the original creator of the model/skin is credited, why not? Why not create an independent development server to archive created content to be used in your mod and other's?

I don't count Nations at War and Codename: Eagle as genuine "main-stream" TC's, with Nations at War being apparently created solely for a tournament and Codename: Eagle a remake of an ancient predecessor to the BF series.