PR v0.86 patch - super mini status update

[fuzzhead]

A bunch of you have been asking about the status on this patch.

A full blown news update is close at hand, but just wanted to inform everyone on the forums here whatsup.

Basically its very near completion, we had a whole host of problems getting some of the stuff we wanted in, without causing more bugs as the whole point of the patch was to fix bugs not create them

But overall I think we are very pleased with this new patch, its bringing some missing elements as well as alot needed polish onto the build.

At this time we are still a bit up in the air about the foreboding 1.5 BF2 patch release. So far tests have been good and nothing seems like catastrophic conflicts between PR and 1.5 compatibility, but we are unsure when they will be releasing the final.

PR will not move to 1.5 BF2 until the final public patch is released. If v0.86 is released before 1.5 BF2, than we will be creating another small hotfix to fix any compatibility needed for 1.5. (bolded for those who cant see )

v0.86 will come as a patch downloader (~300mb) for those with v0.85 installed.

The full core and levels will also be avaliable.

Ask any questions about v0.86 here but be aware an official news release with all info will be avaliable shortly. I made this thread as there has been numerous questions asking about v0.86 and didnt want to leave you guys entirely in the dark while we sorted the issues.

[Jedimushroom]

I feel myself qualified to say this:

[Mad-Mike]

Thanks for the update fuzzhead!

[Snazz]

Can we akimbo wield miniguns and fastrope out of ac-130s yet?

Thanks for the update.

[Zi8]

Sounds nice. I hope the 1.5 patch will come out soon + PR patch so the kids will stop crashing servers / players grrr.

[LtSoucy]

I feel myself qualified to say this:

Dont please, hold it back. Only put this:

[LeChuckle]

will the non-scoped LMG/SAWS from the conventional armies have zoom when deployed?

[rampo]

wot woot, thax alot for this

[alexaus]

:O im capped dont do it to soon !!!!!

[Cpl.Small]

nice to know it's nearly out, will be great, after playing the stress testing i love it thanks fuzzhead

[z0MbA]

is this a patch or is it like the transfer from v0.8-v0.85?

[[wow]titan]

patch
bugfixer or new bugs adder

[DankE_SPB]

patch, no 2gb downloads this time

[LeChuckle]

They've already said so, yes. If you were around to play as the US before the M16A4 was added, it will be a lot like the old US rifleman kit until they can add something better.

bah, id rather not have that zoom for lmg's. shouldnt harm the balance that much i think?

[Killer-Ape]

bah, id rather not have that zoom for lmg's. shouldnt harm the balance that much i think?

Agreed, no need for a placeholder. Are we also getting the new deployed mg stances for standing and crouching?

[hiberNative]

hmgs have already had zoom features a while now. the more zoom while aiming through sights, the better imo.

[Cpl.Small]

Yer gives them the effectiveness that they deserve, AR is used to it's full advantage i don't think, and one of the reasons is that you can't see very far with the sights

[solid84]

Nice stuff... getting very excited. I'll pull an allnighter this weekend if it arrives in time ;p