General BC2 thread.

I just wanted to start a thread about BC2 that wasn't specific on things. I tried to make sense of the forum on EA for BC2 and it was utter chaos.

I guess to start off I was wondering how much play time everyone has put into the game. Which class is ur favorite and what is ur favorite gametype.

I only have like 4-5 hours in the game and I'm at a 4 rank, I think. I am currently playing recon and assault and just trying to level up those classes. I like recon the best but I find so does everyone else so I go to assault. I usually play Rush. So what does everyone else think.

[Nibbles]

I just hit rank 4 now. I really love recon (just got my spotter scope ) and tbh haven't dabbled in the other classes very heavily. I will probably work on them eventually.

Unfortunatly it does feel like its just a game of recon vs medics at times.

Speaking of which, why the fuck do medics use LMGs? Surely the class would be more suited to a close range weapon.. SMGs or shotguns as preference perhaps?

In regards to prefered gametype, Im pretty much restricted to Rush. I enjoy Conquest but THAT FUCKING HORN towards the end of the game is just too damn loud and you cant turn it off or down without turning everything else down too. This upsets the missus, and therefore my life is made miserable until the game is over.
There is a petition on the official forums to get it turned off or option to disable.. reading through that thread, its amazing how many people think its a car alarm going off outside their homes hehe.

Yeah I have just unlock the Sv8 or whatever it is sniper rifle so i have a long way to go. I have never played conquest so that horn thing leaves me perplexed. lol and yeah the medics with lmg's I asked my friend the same thing the first night I was playing. I figured they would be smg and shotty. Maybe its becasue they have to go into a shit storm and need to lay down a lot of cover fire before healing.

Oh and what exactly does the spotter scope do??

[Forgotten]

Originally Posted by OzballO

Yeah I have just unlock the Sv8 or whatever it is sniper rifle so i have a long way to go. I have never played conquest so that horn thing leaves me perplexed. lol and yeah the medics with lmg's I asked my friend the same thing the first night I was playing. I figured they would be smg and shotty. Maybe its becasue they have to go into a shit storm and need to lay down a lot of cover fire before healing.

Oh and what exactly does the spotter scope do??

check my thread, it tells yah.

OT: i've got around... 12-24 hours logged, i'm rank 15-20. mainly a medic, but i hop around.

am currently taking a break from it to play Bladestorm tho!

[Nibbles]

Originally Posted by OzballO

Yeah I have just unlock the Sv8 or whatever it is sniper rifle so i have a long way to go. I have never played conquest so that horn thing leaves me perplexed. lol and yeah the medics with lmg's I asked my friend the same thing the first night I was playing. I figured they would be smg and shotty. Maybe its becasue they have to go into a shit storm and need to lay down a lot of cover fire before healing.

Oh and what exactly does the spotter scope do??

It auto spots nearby targets for you - you dont have to hit select (or whatever button you press on xbox or PC). It only seems to do this if they are within a relatively close range though (within 75m apparently). Pretty sweet if you can find a nice bit of cover in a busy location.

Sweet can't wait to unlock. So do you guys generally have a group of friends to play with in a aquad or do you just join in.

[Forgotten]

i play with randoms. i need a group of friends ot play with tho :/ If anyone sends me a PSN invite, i'll be more than happy to play with them!

PSN: Zerotick

Yeah XBL here sorry otherwise I'd add you Nibbles is PSN but he's in Australia so Idunno how well that would work out.

[UKz JoKeR]

Ok I don't have the game, but was thinking about getting it, never played the first one either, What sort of game types and what is the objectives in the game types ? Also do you prestige or anything like that ?

You should check out the BC2 hints and tips I think most of the stuff is in there. Might take you awhile to read it though lol. I actually don;t know about tpresigeing or anything tho.

[Forgotten]

Originally Posted by M16BE4ST

Ok I don't have the game, but was thinking about getting it, never played the first one either, What sort of game types and what is the objectives in the game types ? Also do you prestige or anything like that ?

Think of modern warfare, with HUGE MAPS and destroyable walls/terrain, meaning no camper constantly hiding in the corner shooting you. it's also FAR more team oriented, you CAN win without any communication whatsoever, but you'd need a smart team. a single squad with great communication can EASILY win if the other team is not coordinated.

it has no 'prestige' ability, but it takes 5,000,000 (maybe 4,000,000 can't remember) Exp to reach lvl 50. you have 2 types of experience. General experience (which increases your rank) and Kit Experience (using a certain class nets EXP for that class) Anything that gives you Exp, gives you both. so your constantly ranking up both of those types.

But long story short m16 if you like more tactical slower gameplay buy bc2 if you prefer action all the time it might not be for you. If your unsure just rent it and try it out.

[Voodoo]

hey oz, couldn't sleep lol.

I'm lvl 14 close to 15. My favourite is recon, unlocked all weapons and gadgets for it. I'm a pretty good sniper best round being 30-0. Favourite is the GOL Magnum.

What I use also depends on the situation really, if we need to take a base (oh i play rush btw) I'll usuall go medic or assualt. If we've got them under control I usually snipe and rack up some kills. defending I either snipe or go engineer and lay landmines everywhere lol

Just wondering but has anyone gotten epic fail yet if so how? I myself ran a jetski aground and the impending explosion well..

[Nibbles]

A few times now.. a couple from suiciding by calling a mortar strike on myself due to the shitty location detection. Be careful calling them in if you are hiding in a bush or hidden in a tower.. What looks to be far in the distance may be blocked by a transparent texture / poorly cut out object right in front of you... computer dont care

[Downside]

Ah double post, mods delete this please.

[Downside]

I'm rank 15 and use medic the most, got over 30000 points with it. I've unlocked all the specialisations for the vehicles too. I'm still getting to grips with the helis though. I'm good with the one that has 2 mini guns but the other one I suck with.

Xmb lmg is my most used gung so far. One thing I've always wanted to try to see if ican desteoy a building by spamming c4 using the extra explosives gadget. Would be cool to do a proper demolition job on it XD

[kebab]

Originally Posted by OzballO

But long story short m16 if you like more tactical slower gameplay buy bc2 if you prefer action all the time it might not be for you. If your unsure just rent it and try it out.

Dont know where you have been playing but every game i play it is hectic non stop action with 16 per side spawning in the midst of all the action to carry on the fight the only qiute points are when the maps change

The only problem i have with the game is the total lack of team work on some public servers IE a team of 16 made up of 10+ snipers and upto 6 medics keeping the snipers alive which is why i play my clan servers most of the time at least you only get a couple that go sniper the rest go engineer, medic or assault and it just makes the game more fluid and enjoyable

[Nibbles]

Originally Posted by kebab

Dont know where you have been playing but every game i play it is hectic non stop action with 16 per side spawning in the midst of all the action to carry on the fight the only qiute points are when the maps change

Relatively speaking it is slower. Thats not to say it's like watching snails fuck, but it's not as fast paced as most MW2 game modes. Then again, I take it you are referring to the PC version. We only get 12 a side on console... 8 extra people on the playfield would probably make a fairly noticeable difference.

[kebab]

Originally Posted by Nibbles

Relatively speaking it is slower. Thats not to say it's like watching snails fuck, but it's not as fast paced as most MW2 game modes. Then again, I take it you are referring to the PC version. We only get 12 a side on console... 8 extra people on the playfield would probably make a fairly noticeable difference.

Yes i do play the PC but even on our 24 man server its hectic because everyone is playing the game type and not sitting in a window looking to pad there K/D ratio I must add i dont play DM its like watching paint dry in any game including BFBC2 find a window setup camp get out the marsh mallows and light the fire now lets all sit here getting kills and singing campside songs

I played a game of rush yesterday on a public server and i think the enemy team must have thought it was DM because they where all hiding in the attics i spotted a sniper rifle popping through a window so i jumped in a nearby abrams and blasted the crap out of it took 6 of them in one biulding my team sniper called a mortar attack on the biulding next to it and took out another 3 but even that didnt stop them heading straight for the biuldings everytime they spawned

You should enjoy playing other teams like this in a way. Pop smoke around the mcomm and set it. Thats what I do anyway.

[Naga]

Something I came across.

Weapon: Pump-action shotgun, any. Personally, I use the NeoStead 2000, but they're all identical.
Spec 1: 12 Gauge slugs (Or 12. SGN, or sabot round, as described in game), unlocked at rank 16, despite it saying they're only available to veterans. It did for me, anyway.
Spec 2: Any, though magnum ammo helps increase the one-hit-kill-but-not-head-shot range.

Any class, though Assault lets you refill your (limited) ammo.

Wait, but what is this for?

1. Pump-action shotguns with sabot/slugs deal 100-50 damage;
2. headshots are double damage;
3. they're pinpoint accurate, and the shots don't disappear (which I'm not 100% happens in BC2 even with normal shotgun rounds);
4. players have 100 health.

Isn't it wonderful?

Also note:

1. Shotgun slugs have no bullet drop;
2. the shotgun "circle" reticule is replaced with a hollow-cross reticule;
3. the shotguns don't use iron sights, instead tightening the reticule.

They're better than snipers for close range, as they tend to have faster reloads, much tighter spread when not sighted, and fire faster than the bolt actions. Pretty good for countersniping, and very good at medium range, if you can aim...

Oh, one thing; pump-action shotguns only get 16 rounds; 4 in the gun, 12 spare, or 8 each if you choose the extended magazine for spec 2. Of note, however, is that you can't use double ammo with the shotgun slugs, as they take the same specialisation slot. This is why I suggest using the assault class.

From what I can tell the only guns with bullet drop are snipers. I find that kinda interesting since shotgun slugs have insane bullet drops.

[HBK]

I had to stop playing BC2 cause my crappy PC won't run it well -_-;
and I don't have my playable PC anymore >_<

I only played as assault and recon so far, sniping w/o the need to steady your scope FTW..........

............no wait! actually having decent sniping maps w/o contantly have some a-hole knife you in the ass FTW!

YouTube - Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Goonie Gameplay Shenanigans - THE SEQUEL - [1080p]

YouTube - Battlefield Bad Company 2 - Gameplay Shenanigans [HD] - Beta

Hilarious.