Battlefield 2 1.4 Patch Now Available

[Jimmy 2004]

This is news for everyone who plays BF2 (like me). The delayed and for many people much needed 1.4 patch has now been officially released by EA. It can be downloaded using one of the links on this page. Hopefully this will fix any crash issues and adds a new map named "Road to Jalalabad", as well as attempting to bring transport helicopters back into play.

1.4 Patch – New content

* New level: Road to Jalalabad (Conquest 16-32-64, Singleplayer, Co-op)
* New Server Option: No Vehicles mode


1.4 Patch – Fix List
Front End:

* Front end - Fix server browser issues with updating info
* Front End - Multiplayer & Co-op - Players on server list can include Bots instead of human players
* Multiplayer Internet Server maps size filter not working
* Fixed an issue in the front end where pressing tab twice in the IP window would cause the cursor to skip to wrong box

Game Server:

* Increased server stability
* All levels - Co-op - Crash after reviving player without a kit- 1st attempt Server - Linux 32 Dedicated - Server crashes when trying to rotate maps in Special Forces Co-op Mode (fixed on SUSE only. Still present in Red Hat and Fedora)
* Adjust the minimum number of players to start the round.The new values for 16, 32 and 64 players are 6, 6 and 8 respectively.
* Re-enable unlocks on unranked servers
* Ranked server forces unlocks i.e. have to have unlocks selected.
* Coop - Local Server - If Server Host is kicked and banned although they do not actually get kicked, no other players may join the server after that point.
* Fixed a dedicated server crash which was occurring when the user held "CTRL" and "SHIFT" while selecting a map
* Fixed a crash which would occur when c4 was placed on a flag pole and the server rotated maps
* Vehicle drop crash related bug (missing icon)
* Co-Op bot console commands do not function on local servers.

Client / Gameplay:

* Red/Blue nametag bug –Fix to the issue where players would show up with the wrong color name tag
* Introduced a delay from proning to standing to help reduce exploiting
* Adjusted C4 to make throwing more difficult
* Fixed the issue where a red distance marker appears on the ground
* Fixed the issue that caused players arms to become invisible after switching weapons when using throwable items
* Made adjustments to reduce the damage taken by vehicles when driving
* Adjusted the tire material on the muscle car to reduce the issue with this vehicle taking too much damage.
* Commander options no longer available whilst dead.
* Fixed the issue with a spawn point showing up as selected when a player has spawned in during preview round
* Fixed the issue that would cause infantry players to be revived with no kit.
* Fixed several rare graphics crashes.
* Fixed issue with players crashing while clicking "Join Game" in the front end
* Car-Drop: Made adjustments to the car drop feature to prevent players from exploiting into buildings.
* Discovered and repaired an issue tied to projectiles which would sometimes allow tanks to fire two shells, support to fire multiple rounds, and other issues (all maps).
* Fixed bug where after 2 rounds on the same map, the top player stars are awarded to the wrong people in the menu
* Transport Helicopters – Increased the armor of all transport helicopters

REMEMBER:

If you have the 1.3 patch you can download the incremental patch which is only 140MB
If you are using any other version of BF2 you will need the full patch which is 531MB

Please post any comments about this patch.

 

[Slater]

Ok so they didn't fix cartillary and they introduced a delay from proning to standing, great NOT!
They also have to fix the delay for when you stand-prone and you cant shoot for a second... man I've died so many times because of that

 

[Protius]

still hate the cartillery, and i also think the delay thingy is pretty annoying

 

[Cybie1111]

I concur with the cartillery but this patch is a move forward to getting things fixed up.

 

[wazzledoozle]

I bet it breaks the just released Point of Existence mod.

 

[Jimmy 2004]

Haven't had a chance to try it yet myself, the first time I downloaded it the file was corrupt and I haven't bothered again yet. Wazz, could you post this on the front page (if it deserves to be news?). I did submit it but it hasn't appeared yet.

 

[Slater]

Alright if you are dead and double click on the other team tab so you go to the other team and then it autoswitches you back, you either A) CtD or B)spawn at the oppositions spawnpoint and spawn looking like them and have their weapons but you can cap the flag you spawned at...
WTF ROFL
NICE EA

 

[wazzledoozle]

Alright if you are dead and double click on the other team tab so you go to the other team and then it autoswitches you back, you either A) CtD or B)spawn at the oppositions spawnpoint and spawn looking like them and have their weapons but you can cap the flag you spawned at...
WTF ROFL
NICE EA

Awesome, im going to exploit the hell out of that

 

[POGE]

^^ Why I dont play BF2.

 

[wazzledoozle]

^^ Why I dont play BF2.

Correction: Why you dont play any games.

 

[POGE]

I play TASpring A LOT, CS:S (not near as much as I used to), and have just been getting into starcraft.

 

[Protius]

I play TASpring A LOT, CS:S (not near as much as I used to), and have just been getting into starcraft.

 

[1Strive]

I helped beta test this and it fixed all my connection problems.
Let's hope the full version does the same for us.
If you have been plagued by the 1.3 then hopefully this will reconcile you back to playing BF2 on Wednesday Nights.

If you are playing tonight you need to get the 1.4 patch (140mb).

Oh and the new map included w/ it rocks.

I will be there tonight but it maybe later. like 9:30 or 10pm. Others have said they will be in at 8:30pm.

Plays Wednesdays:
London UK (GMT) = 8:30pm
East coast is -5 hours behind = 3:30pm
Central time is -6 hours behind = 2:30pm
Mountian time is -7 hours behind= 1:30pm
West coast is -8 hours behind= 12:30pm

BF2 Server Name: Multiplay.co.uk :: JAC
Server IP: 85.236.101.79
Port: 16967


See ya out there,
Later,
1STRIVE

 

[Slater]

Awesome, im going to exploit the hell out of that

the CtD is most common.

 

[1Strive]

the CtD is most common.

WTF is "CtD"?

I am guessing connection problem or "Captured the D"

I guess I am not is hip as you guys.
Later,
1STRIVE

 

[1Strive]

Some guys in my office are saying...

CtD = Crashed to Desktop

 

[Protius]

Some guys in my office are saying...

CtD = Crashed to Desktop

did they ever fix that with this patch?

 

[Jimmy 2004]

Mine has run ok so far, nothing too bad that I've noticed. Don't think the new map is too bad, but I guess it adds more variation.

 

[Protius]

well i finally updated to 1.4 cause i just got my rma back and now i get ctd at startup, worked fine on 1.3 but now cant start the game at all, not even windowed

 

[1Strive]

well i finally updated to 1.4 cause i just got my rma back and now i get ctd at startup, worked fine on 1.3 but now cant start the game at all, not even windowed

I had that problem. It was because I was running Daemon Tools w/ the mini cd.

So to fix it I put in the original game cd. Disabled Daemon Tools.
Deleted the BF2 shortcut and created a new one from BF2.exe @ C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2.

Deleted BF2 Profiles folder in my docs.

Started game from shortcut. Black screen for 2 mins. then ran fine. And now it runs fine.

Hope this helps you.

Later,
1STRIVE

 

[Protius]

well i just reinstalled it and now its running fine

 

[Slater]

Some guys in my office are saying...

CtD = Crashed to Desktop

Yeah it is

 

[Jimmy 2004]

I had that problem. It was because I was running Daemon Tools w/ the mini cd.

So to fix it I put in the original game cd. Disabled Daemon Tools.
Deleted the BF2 shortcut and created a new one from BF2.exe @ C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2.

Deleted BF2 Profiles folder in my docs.

Started game from shortcut. Black screen for 2 mins. then ran fine. And now it runs fine.

Hope this helps you.

Later,
1STRIVE

Not having any trouble myself with Daemon tools running.

 

[madseason4]

1.4 patch problem?

Hello all,

Please advise on this issue. I just reformatted my pc due to installing a new mobo (same board, but wanted fresh install). Anyway I installed BF2, BF2 special forces and my booster packs, armored fury, and Euro forces. When I go into the game and login everything is fine. I have installed the latest patch (1.4) and installed latest punkbuster. My problem is the only maps showing up are 80% Karkland and the new one Jalalabad. I have some mashtaur city, wake island and a couple dalian planet. I don't see any for armored fury and euro forces. I went into my BF2 levels folder and they are all in there. I can creat my own (local) server with any of them. This doesn't make sesnse. Another thing is Special forces only has maps if you directly click on the special forces icon to launch the game. They use to show up when you launched regular BF2 and would switch if you clicked on one. I have the same filters applied I always have and have to install BF2 before and never had issues like this. Last thing, I used to have about 500-800 maps show up, now I get abot 200-300.

thank you

 

[madseason4]

BF2 maps

I didn't have daemon tools running. No emulator.