Topic: BC2 Map Pack4

[Sparks]

Map pack 4 is out!

Atacama Desert Rush mode - A Russian Naval Group is preparing a massive amphibious assault. Defending the shore are 3 U.S fortifications and a string of artillery defenses. Deteriorating weather and sandstorms, U.S. Command has consolidated all available forces to meet the Russian threat.

Port Valdez Conquest mode - Russian Forces are poised to attack the harbor in an attempt to seize the Trans Alaskan Pipeline. No fallback exists for either side, this engagement will decide the outcome of the war.
PC users will not need a VIP code and will receive the new map pack via an in-game patch.

[Grendel]

Atacama should be interesting for Rush.

[Sparks]

Played both , very large maps. Snipe fest with open desert. Need a few more transports and the dust gets in your eyes on Atacama
They should of made Panama rush mode instead  

[MistaObvious]

Valdez already has a rush mode.

[MistaObvious]

CRAP!!!  I just complained on the GS forums.  Again, you'll have to re-add the server to your fav's.  I'm pissed about this.  Anyway, I restarted so the map would show up and it has.  The map is first in the rotation and plays two rounds.  Attackers get one chopper at the first base, then one at the third.  Not sure after that.  Anyway, it's the russian chopper that requires a gunner, so it won't be too bad for the defense.  Also, there are no tanks up to the third set of mcoms.  I'll be on later tonight so we can all try it out together.  I'm guessing some of us will play it a few times so everyone can get a feel.

But yea...  expect to have to search for the server.

[Sparks]

Valdez already has a rush mode.

I guess I meant Panama, I think its hilarious that they Release of Map Pack 4 when in reality just another game type released for maps we already have. And they expect people to pay as you play for the new map packs down the road.

[MistaObvious]

I haven't heard about anything like that with BC2, but they would have to prove to me that it's not just some rehashed shit.  If I'm paying for it, I want something original.  I want everyone who gets on that map for the first time to wonder where everything is at.  I want only the really deprived to know every nook-n-cranny that map has to offer for that first few days.  The nice thing about maps that are totally fresh is most people are on an even keel for a short while.  You can't get that with re-hashed BS.

Anyway, I'm glad they released this.  I know it was already there, but for mostly rush-playing people like us, this is a nice change.  It'll be even better when White Pass finally gets the Rush "ok" (this is in fact coming down the road).  Will BC2 ever see new maps?  Probably not.  But give us at least something to tide us over for a little while until the next big game comes out.  And Atacama Rush and White Pass Rush would be nice to have.  It also gives us a rotation of 8 maps.  If each has 2 rounds, this makes for a slow moving rotation and each night may provide a different experience for those of us that can only be on for 1 - 2 hours at a time.

[Sparks]

On BC2 Servers and New Maps
   
A post to the Electronic Arts UK Forums from Battlefield community manager Daniel, aka zh1nt0, answers some questions about Battlefield: Bad Company 2 posed by forum participants, covering a variety of topics. One point of interest is his comment about leaked dedicated servers, where he says: "We are aware of this and are urging everyone not to play on those servers. We are working on bringing down the leaked servers already. Server files will not be officially released." He also addresses the question about whether any new BC2 maps are planned: "DICE is releasing map packs with new game modes on already existing maps. Vietnam will bring new maps to Bad Company 2."

[MistaObvious]

On BC2 Servers and New Maps
   
A post to the Electronic Arts UK Forums from Battlefield community manager Daniel, aka zh1nt0, answers some questions about Battlefield: Bad Company 2 posed by forum participants, covering a variety of topics. One point of interest is his comment about leaked dedicated servers, where he says: "We are aware of this and are urging everyone not to play on those servers. We are working on bringing down the leaked servers already. Server files will not be officially released." He also addresses the question about whether any new BC2 maps are planned: "DICE is releasing map packs with new game modes on already existing maps. Vietnam will bring new maps to Bad Company 2."

What a bunch of bull.  You pay for a game, but you can't have the game.  Then if you want more TO the game, you have to pay half what you paid before AND they change the whole concept of the game in the process.  Vietnam is BULLSHIT!  If I wanted to play Vietnam, I'd have gotten BF: Vietnam!  Problem with developers is WE allow them to keep charging us money for bullshit and let them tease us until the next line of bullshit comes along.

[Johnnyboy]

Liam, do you think your wife appreciates you using her picture as part of your sig?  I think that might be a little inappropriate for our family friendly forums here.


 

[MistaObvious]

Are you kidding?  I stare down that gun every night before bed.  Would only be there if she wanted it there.

[Grendel]

You mean "guns."