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I sit here in my chair awaiting my bf2 to install. I cant say how psyched I am for this mod after seeing videos like this:




Now I do have some questions however. How many people are allowed in one game? Is it 64 or higher, from what I have seen the maps are at least double what they are in bf2 vanilla. Also while I do have a mic, I found in bf2 vanilla not many people do, is it different in project reality?

Last but not least, reading a guide for practice on the battlefield is only good in theory. Real training is reality. So I come here asking since myself am a complete newb to both bf2 and project reality. Would anyone want to show me the ropes, and what not?



~James

P.S. I looked for a new player section and couldn't for the life of me find it, knowing me however odds are it is right under this section.

Thanks in advance.

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64 players total. It's hardcoded.

A lot of people in PR have a mic, and using it is encouraged(You should also look into PRMumble, 3rd party VOIP software).

For practice you should just pub as a basic rifleman in squads and slowly learn the ropes. It takes a while to get a grasp of all the new stuff.

dont forget patch your battlefield 2 game!
1.41 and 1.5!!

Hey buddy, welcome to PR and the forums, I would say the majority use mics, look for squad names like "VOIP" "ENGVOIP" etc

Just let the rest of the squad know that you are new and hopefully they will help you out, best thing to do is just to do as tartan said, get a basic rifleman kit, and just do as the squad leader does so that you learn as you go.

i hate those vids aswell there used to be another kid called younoop and all of his vids were ones like this. Some people put them up to make them look real or just in real life are wna be islamic radicals.

well anyway ignore those vids and if you want check theses vids out if you want to see what the real game is like YouTube - muitocomplicado's Channel

This mod is one of the best online games iv ever played i havent gone back to bf2v since and its the main game i played since the day i started playing it. Its 64 players using TW most have mics (its a very good idea to get a mic) players in orgained squads

Yeah I kind of figured those vids were a bit...out there. I have seen the other vids though like:



And gotta say when you guys say teamwork you aren't joking. In most games teamwork means just following the guy with the biggest gun and sticking to his ***, here it seems is to follow your orders, and more so your gut.

And it makes me even more psyched. I am checking out the mumbling voice program, so I will hop on there and see whats up I suppose. Sadly I am dl both the PR and the 1.5 patch, so I wont be on for a good 3 hours or so lol. But I am sure it will be worth it.

YouTube - muitocomplicado's Channel

check there videos.

First off, welcome to Project Reality.

It's always 64 players to a server, and generally there's a half a dozen or so servers on a given night that will be filled up. It's a pretty global community (or at least North America and Europe), so it might be best to try servers in your region first.

People who come to this mod tend to be serious about this type of gameplay: Big focus on teamwork, tactics, and communication. The vast majority of players have microphones, and VOIP is used extensively. Some servers (Tactical Gamer in the US) also tend to have many players using Mumble, which is a 3rd party program similar to Teamspeak and Ventrillo. It does not replace the standard VOIP chat so much as it supplements it, and it is an extremely useful and effective tool. A quick search of the forums should give you all the information that you need on that.

I would suggest playing an hour or so of Co-Op mode before jumping onto a standard server. This game is completely unlike any other First Person Shooter you've likely played, and has a steep learning curve. It is not Quake 3, or even Battlefield 2, for that matter. You'll find the pacing laboriously slow, and the combat to be brutal and unforgiving. It's can be a very frustrating, yet extremely rewarding, game.

When first joining a server, try to keep things simple for yourself. Find a squad that seems to be sticking together and join up. Take a standard rifleman kit (your responsibilities are relatively low, and your weapon systems are simple) and stick close to you Squad Leader. Don't shoot at things unless you are absolutely sure that they are not friendly (there will be no indicator besides their uniform), and that you are cleared to fire (often times discretion is the better part of valor).

A few more random tips:

READ THE MANUAL!!!!!!!!!! - This cannot be emphasized enough. I understand that most people don't feel a need to read up on the game their starting - I sure don't - but this has to be an exception. The game is simply too complex to go into blindly, and many of the functions and commands are not explicitly (or even implicitly) stated in game. I'm nearly four years into playing this game, and there's still things I have to double check on.

If it's bigger than you, run. - Armored vehicles are for real in this game. That LAV-25 you see 500m out in the distance has a 10x scope and no qualms about putting a 25mm HEI round in your chest the second it spots you. Defeating armor (even light vehicles) takes the proper tools and a good plan. Don't expect your frag grenades to do any good.

Deviation - It's going to be your biggest nemesis starting out. Weapons take time to aim in real life, and this is simulated by having them hit no where near where you're shooting for the first couple seconds after you look down the sights. Instead of coming back here and complaining about it (no one will listen), learn to adapt. The basic lesson is this: The prepared fighter is the fighter who lives. Sit back, be patient, let the enemy expose themselves to your fire. When you are fully aimed in, you can easily head shot a man from 100m+ with the standard rifles in this game.

Alright, that's enough for now. Go out there and have some fun. Just remember to read that manual first.

I'm really liking the sound of this game. About time we dont have a game that is all about run and gun, but about strategy and patience. Thank you for that very informing post Yant, and thank you to all for the warm welcome.

I'm in the same boat. Never played much BF2 (BC2 is different) but I've logged many hours into OpFlash (Don't talk about number 2) and MAG (PS3, Large player numbers, 128v128 anyone?).

But just how Australian friendly is it in terms of lag?

CrocoB wrote:I'm in the same boat. Never played much BF2 (BC2 is different) but I've logged many hours into OpFlash (Don't talk about number 2) and MAG (PS3, Large player numbers, 128v128 anyone?).

But just how Australian friendly is it in terms of lag?

There is a Australian community I think there are two servers BigD and another one, but I am in Europe so I wouldnt know much about the state of things down under.

CrocoB wrote:I'm in the same boat. Never played much BF2 (BC2 is different) but I've logged many hours into OpFlash (Don't talk about number 2) and MAG (PS3, Large player numbers, 128v128 anyone?).

But just how Australian friendly is it in terms of lag?

as far as I know BigD makes up a big part of the playerbase in your neck of the woods.

BigD Gaming Community

Wasn't there like a PR training team around here some time ago?

The aussie group Big D seem like a good bunch with proper game play, but ofc I've never played there with ping from Europe.

ooppps triple ninja....

Hell yeah, more and more people joining the forums and asking for help, am I dreaming?

McJamesV welcome to the club!

And yeah, read the manual, possibly take a piece of paper and a pencil and write out some important stuff you may find useful.

READ THE MANUAL!

Welcome to PR, we will cure your bf2 vanilla sickness.

Use your mic always, I haven't met a rude person on here yet... everyone is welcoming.

Also....

Just thought of another question: Do I require the expansion packs for bf2? Or am I good with just BF2?

Thanks.

Just BF2 is sufficient

BTW, welcome to the forums

CrocoB wrote:I'm in the same boat. Never played much BF2 (BC2 is different) but I've logged many hours into OpFlash (Don't talk about number 2) and MAG (PS3, Large player numbers, 128v128 anyone?).

But just how Australian friendly is it in terms of lag?

i think chicgao hardcore insurgency os ping freindly for austrillians and that is nearly always full.

^Yeah when BigD isn't populated the American servers are fine, unless you're particularly fussy about a quarter second latency (doesn't matter as much in PR IMO).