I need Help and suggestions

[wbrck]

I want to download these mods but i dont know which game to get. Which Game is better?? BF2 or Arma2?? I'm Running Windows 7 I am kinda worried about that too. I looked and all the trailer for the new mod and its awesome but that was for BF2. Would some please tell me which is better. The only BF2 I could find is on Ea, and its the Collection. Battlefield 2 Complete Collection: BF2 for PC - EA Games
Please help me out i Really want to get into this game and mods. Also is there a teamspeak server everyone plays on?? Thanks in advance



Brock

[Anderson29]

Amazon.com: Battlefield 2: PC: Windows XP: Video Games
install that, then
Battlefield 2 Patches Downloads | FilePlanet
1.41 patch
1.5 patch
1.5 alt tab hotfix
then pr .95
then ur done.
arma2 is a lot harder to get into if ur an average gamer.....i think i would be safe to say arma is for the hardcore, i have it and have not try ace mod.... i am waiting to get a better computer cuz u need a bad *** one to run arma2.
bf2 pr would be a good start for u....and searching the forums as well.

[wbrck]

Thanks for the quick response. Can i buy it and download it from Ea??

[Sgt.BountyOrig]

BF2 Is probably better if gameplay with realism elements is what your looking for, if you want full Immersion however, go for ARMA2.

BF2 -> BF2 Complete Collection (I think)
ARMA2 -> ArmA 2 + OA.

It doesnt matter where you get the copies from, just dont use steam, its usually a problem

[wbrck]

Ok thanks, Sorry but what is steam?? And will BF2 work on windows 7??

[Anderson29]

http://eastore.ea.com/DRHM/store?Action ... ID=8836900

battlefield2 should be on that page in the link....click download now and i assume u can download from EA. also the complete collection is there but u dont need it....so its up to u.

yeah it works with win7 check the support area of this forum if u have any problems
if you dont know what steam is....then ur good.

[Psyrus]

BF2 does work on windows 7, just use "Run as Administrator"

[wbrck]

you guys are awesome thanks...
Is there anyway to download the files quicker they are big files...
Thanks again Guys


Brock

The only game version I can download is the BF2 Complete collection is that gonna work or does it have to be the original??

[Anderson29]

it'll work
before u go downloading the 1.41 and 1.5 patch for BF2, install the game and see what version it is at....i believe the version will be at the bottom right and if it doesnt start with 1.41xxxxx or 1.5xxxxxx then download the patches.

[wbrck]

Thanks again downloading now......

Thanks again Downloading now

Ok thanks downloading now

Do I need to download Battlefield 2 Server [Linux]
or Battlefield 2 Server [Windows]
Not sure if i need it.

Do I need to download Battlefield 2 Server [Windows]
to play online or is there a way to get online in the game??

[DarkSparky123]

Do I need to download Battlefield 2 Server [Windows]
to play online or is there a way to get online in the game??

Im not sure but i think server is just if you want to create YOUR OWN server

[Anderson29]

Download Xfire and create an account

[Anderson29]

make sure u do things in order too, or you might have a hard time

1. install bf2 and any or all expansions (not sure how the complete collection downloads and installs ie in parts or as one big install)

2. check the version of battlefield2 once bf2 and expansions are downloaded and installed

3. install nessasary patches if needed. also, not neccasary but i recommend it, run and attempt to play a regular bf2 game in order to see if everything is good with the install at this point. create an account and fix your video settings and controls at this time as well. if all is good. then go to step 4

4. install PR.95(all 3 parts in order). And moddb from the downloads page of this site is the easiest site because u dont have to sign up to download if i remember correctly unless u know how to work torrents, then use that. during install hit yes and approve all things during the installs.
best of luck to u getting it to work and enjoying the game. remember always run as administrator and i think u might have to run in compatibility mode....not sure on that one though

things to help u.
reality mod's support page PR:BF2 Support - Project Reality Forums
sign up for training https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f10-pr ... ining.html

[Dunehunter]

Wbrck, you might want to start using the edit button.

[Punkbuster]

I would recommend BF2 because the mod already has a good base there...
However, What can be done with ArmA 2 is far beyond the Battlefield 2 Engine capabilities.

[Shovel]

Just get the BF2 download from Amazon, it's like 5 dollars

[PLODDITHANLEY]

The majority of servers use mumble a positional audio prog like TS. So you can talk to anyone, plus all the leaders are in one channel for real teamwork.

Can make it very immersive one server even obliges players to use it.

Complete collection (well mine) game with 1.41 already, and three parts - normal, Special Forces and Euro Forces load em all unless you only EVER want to play PR for which you only need the first/basic/original version.

Good install guide like andersons but a little more indepth.

[Acecombatzer0]

The "Complete Collection" comes with Armoured Fury and Euro Force booster packs, however they are free now. Get Complete Collection only if you really want "Special Forces." The standard game is only $10, because I got the game for PR.