The Battlefield 2 Patch Is Out!

DragonMech · July 2005

<div class="IPBDescription">Woooo!</div> <a href='http://www.filerush.com/download.php?target=bf2patch_v_101.exe' target='_blank'>Booyah!</a>

This is the 1.01 patch for BF2 with numerous bugfixes. I'm getting 600Kbps on the torrent I linked to. Enjoy! ^^

Alright, here is a partial changelog:

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> * Fixed in issue that caused the Multiplayer Browser to become unresponsive.
* Fixed an issue where some game controls were not available to be rebound within the Options menu.
* Fixed an issue with increasing performance degradation on servers.
* Fixed a problem with shader caching on client/host : after the first map in a rotation, shaders would be loaded on the fly during gameplay.
* Fixed a crash with rebinding LMB
* Fixed a problem that caused environment mapping to not appear on reflective surfaces.
* Fixed a crash that happened when a client picks up a kit that doesn't exist anymore.
* Fixed a problem with AI when the game was paused for a long time: bots would become unresponsive and also shoot more accurately.
* LOD distances tweaked on certain objects.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

[EDIT] If you have a problem running the patch, try using this fix that DOOManiac found:
<a href='http://forum.eagames.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2327' target='_blank'>http://forum.eagames.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2327</a>

I can't verify that this works, as I had no problem installing the patch.

Snidely · July 2005

Huzzah. Thanking you, kind sir, I be.

Hybridclaw · July 2005

yay

Supernorn · July 2005

woo!

CommunistWithAGun · July 2005

I get the feeling this is just the first of many, many patches, which is a good thing I suppose.

Metalcat · July 2005

it better fix that hell they call a multiplayer menu

Spetsnaz · July 2005

Yay my ranting can finally end!

TychoCelchuuu · July 2005

I've pretty much decided to hold off buying BF2 until the server browser is fixed; I could use ASE or something but I think fixing the browser shows a measure of dedication to the game (that is, they're not going to just patch the easy bugs and leave it floating until an expansion). Can anyone confirm or deny fixes to the abysmal server browser I experienced in the demo?

Xyth · July 2005

Well just installed the patch, and the multiplayer browser is pretty much perfect now. Once it updates the server list (a little window pops up telling you it's working) you can now flawlessly scroll through the servers. Filters now work correctly and changing the order in which servers are displayed according to map/name/ping etc works now as well.

Cheers to EA for a good patch so far.

Snidely · July 2005

My menu works fine now. No stalling, and you're told when the broswer is updating (as opposed to leaving you to guess).

What's the console command to show FPS? I tried a couple of servers, and it was very jittery for some reason.

TychoCelchuuu · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Xyth @ Jul 6 2005, 12:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Well just installed the patch, and the multiplayer browser is pretty much perfect now. Once it updates the server list (a little window pops up telling you it's working) you can now flawlessly scroll through the servers. Filters now work correctly and changing the order in which servers are displayed according to map/name/ping etc works now as well.

Cheers to EA for a good patch so far.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Keerap. Now I have to buy the game <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' />

Maybe it's still on sale at Fry's. 37 dollars FTW! Although with my luck, I'm going to end up paying $55 for the CD version or something.

DragonMech · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Snidely @ Jul 6 2005, 02:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> My menu works fine now. No stalling, and you're told when the broswer is updating (as opposed to leaving you to guess).

What's the console command to show FPS? I tried a couple of servers, and it was very jittery for some reason. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
renderer.drawFps 1

I'm lovin the updated server browser; all it needs is a favorite servers list and it would be perfect. ^_^

Quaunaut · July 2005

Crud, this patch broke my server browser. If, under filters, I have "Ranked" there, it doesn't even try to update the list. At all.

Anti-patch <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' />

DY357LX · July 2005

<a href='http://gamefiles.blueyonder.co.uk/blueyondergames/patches/bf2patch_v_101.exe' target='_blank'>Mirror - BlueYonder UK</a>

Whay!

P.S - DragonMech, you have spelt "friend" (the 2nd instance) wrong in your signature ;-)

TheSavior · July 2005

The patch doesnt even install for me... Grrr.

"Cannot find the Battlefield 2 install folder."

And it's all default. Grr.

baconflaps · July 2005

works 4 me

Quaunaut · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Quaunaut @ Jul 6 2005, 01:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Crud, this patch broke my server browser. If, under filters, I have "Ranked" there, it doesn't even try to update the list. At all.

Anti-patch <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Okay, I've managed to find the problem: Never, ever, under any circumstances, touch the "Update Server List" button. It may not want to ever refresh again. Just press refresh, it'll update the list on it's own.

Leaderz0rz · July 2005

I would e-mail the problem to them so they are aware of it.

DragonMech · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (The Necroscope @ Jul 6 2005, 03:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> P.S - DragonMech, you have spelt "friend" (the 2nd instance) wrong in your signature ;-)  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
It's a direct quote.

DOOManiac · July 2005

I was going to post "patch! Hooray! :D" but I decided I better check it out first.

Anyone know if this takes care of the issues of Ranked servers lagging like no tommorrow?

Metalcat · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DOOManiac @ Jul 6 2005, 07:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I was going to post "patch! Hooray! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' />" but I decided I better check it out first.

Anyone know if this takes care of the issues of Ranked servers lagging like no tommorrow?  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
well ranked servers (execpt 64 slots ouch) never lagged for me

it definatly improves the server list menu

DiscoZombie · July 2005

well, the patch broke my BF <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' />

the server browser works faster, yes, but now it's not finding any servers with pings less than 75, and connecting to ANY server, including the official EA ones, tells me my game is an incompatible version.

Metalcat · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DiscoZombie @ Jul 6 2005, 07:21 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> well, the patch broke my BF <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' />

the server browser works faster, yes, but now it's not finding any servers with pings less than 75, and connecting to ANY server, including the official EA ones, tells me my game is an incompatible version.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
hmm wierd :/

Sub_zer0 · July 2005

Ranked don't lag 64 o r not look at ping there are servers based in uk the do not lag and they are ranked find a server close to home!

Metalcat · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sub zer0 @ Jul 6 2005, 07:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Ranked don't lag 64 o r not look at ping there are servers based in uk the do not lag and they are ranked find a server close to home!  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
i dont like playing with germans

Quaunaut · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sub zer0 @ Jul 6 2005, 05:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Ranked don't lag 64 o r not look at ping there are servers based in uk the do not lag and they are ranked find a server close to home!  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Ranked 64 player servers don't lag ping wise, but once you're ingame they lag, hard.

Sub_zer0 · July 2005

Turn your gfx down a little and you wil find its okay also don't have to be germans thre is some nice french ones..

Metalcat · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sub zer0 @ Jul 6 2005, 07:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Turn your gfx down a little and you wil find its okay also don't have to be germans thre is some nice french ones..  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
well that wont really work whewn you concider that none ranked 64 slots servers dont lag

Quaunaut · July 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sub zer0 @ Jul 6 2005, 05:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Turn your gfx down a little and you wil find its okay also don't have to be germans thre is some nice french ones..  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Nonono, you see, their fine FPS wise, but they lag people wise. People freeze while you're still able to turn. I know what the difference is between low FPS and lag- I've been tweaking BF2 for days.

Sub_zer0 · July 2005

<img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /> *shrugs* i have my settings on fairly low and i join good low [ing servers and im fine so thats me...

DOOManiac · July 2005

Allow me to summarize:

Ranked 64 player servers = lagfest
Unranked 64 player servers = pwnfest

less than 64 players = what's the point?

The Battlefield 2 Patch Is Out!

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