Battlefield 2142 1.51 (hopefully final) Beta

Bazajaytee · 16-12-2010, 11:30 AM

So we got our programmer back to work on BF2142 1.51 and he fixed the server problem we had remaining and are sending out the servers to the Beta server providers today.

Tomorrow 17th December 2010 will see the release of hopefully the last BF2142 1.51 Beta and will run until mid-January 2011 where we'll decide, based on your feedback, if it is final and ready for release.

I'll update this post with download links when I have them but you'll generally be able to pick the new client up at Fileplay tomorrow.

The only changes have have been server side but the client had to be updated to have the version numbers match.

As long as there are no major issues in the update like new constant crashes, black screens, server failure etc then this will also be the version that is released as final so you won't need to install another version after.

This v1.51 update contains:

No DRM on the BF2142.exe file
Northern Strike free for everyone
Whole bunch of new maps including Strike at Karkand 2142 and Operation Blue Pearl.
Account security updates
More...

EDIT: The Beta will go live around 2pm UK today. You can get the client from around 1:45pm from here: http://www.fileplay.net/file/12316/bf2142-patch-1-51-beta

minmaxmannen · 16-12-2010, 01:07 PM

Tack Baza. Hoppas bara att folk hittar tillbaka.

Bazajaytee · 16-12-2010, 01:55 PM

Hope so, this update has been a long time over due

BURNMACHINE303 · 16-12-2010, 01:56 PM

if u need more maps!!!!!
YouTube - BF2142 Custom Map ENDSTATION Version 5

Soldier4Real_72 · 16-12-2010, 02:18 PM

Good looking out Baza.

Cmen2013 · 16-12-2010, 02:23 PM

Will there be a PB update when final 1.51 is released? Some relief from the hackers and server crashes could be nice.

Bazajaytee · 16-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Some of the security updates in this update will help with PB detecting hacks as well as ongoing development of PB for BF2142.
As far as I know there isn't a PB update specifically scheduled to come out with the update.

fausto412 · 16-12-2010, 03:36 PM

about time Baza! 2 years!....we gonna start calling this DICE TIME.

so this beta will be public?? past 1.51 betas were closed.

elitecom_1 · 16-12-2010, 04:13 PM

Beautiful, truely well done

. Hopefully this will be the last one, let's hope as many players as possible get this message. The more players the better.

Well done Baza and DICE, props to you

.

Minmaster · 16-12-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazajaytee

Hope so, this update has been a long time over due

definitely not holding my breath anymore. it's more than long over due and you hinted in the past (earlier in the year) we were just weeks away from completion.

this patch better be the mother of all patches. i'll flip out if there servers still crash!

fausto412 · 16-12-2010, 04:34 PM

hope they addressed some of the long term bugs in the game....and made the kit saving work right.

do right by the game before putting it out to pasture on steam and forgetting about it.

Minmaster · 16-12-2010, 05:04 PM

so did they fix the problems from the open beta? like UAVs destroying titans, glitchable areas, etc.? because if they didn't, it defeats the whole purpose of beta testing and it will have been a total waste of time for them and us...

elitecom_1 · 16-12-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minmaster

so did they fix the problems from the open beta? like UAVs destroying titans, glitchable areas, etc.? because if they didn't, it defeats the whole purpose of beta testing and it will have been a total waste of time for them and us...

Well I hope they did, otherwise it would as you said defeat the whole purpose of another beta. Perhaps a change log could be posted?

Bazajaytee · 16-12-2010, 05:25 PM

We did have tweaks made to hopefully stop the last Beta problems.
Kit saving hasn't changed and neither has other bugs not reported in the last beta.

fausto412 · 16-12-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazajaytee

We did have tweaks made to hopefully stop the last Beta problems.
Kit saving hasn't changed and neither has other bugs not reported in the last beta.

where my teary eye smily.... can't find one so i'll

on it.

Would have been nice to address the major problems.

Karriz · 16-12-2010, 06:58 PM

Great to hear you are still working on this patch.

JGrasli · 16-12-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazajaytee

We did have tweaks made to hopefully stop the last Beta problems.
Kit saving hasn't changed and neither has other bugs not reported in the last beta.

So you have done some tweaks to hopefully stop the UAVs crashing into buildings (happens on a big building in Karkand for example, at the top of a hill there in EU spawn), and UAVs crashing into Titans?

EDIT:
Have you allowed the .exe to use more than 2GB RAM if possible (like BF2 1.50)?

Slarlac249 · 16-12-2010, 08:51 PM

slightly annoyed about the further delay but hopefully it'll be worth it. Just hope there is nothing new in the works to delay it even more.....

Worksop-Damage1 · 16-12-2010, 10:53 PM

"Whole bunch of new maps including Strike at Karkand 2142 and Operation Blue Pearl."

So more maps than the two stated?

Noodlesocks · 16-12-2010, 11:07 PM

Will the game be on steam before christmas? I was wanting to buy it for a friend.

Yoster · 17-12-2010, 06:39 AM

It's not over till the fat lady sings.

jblackrupert · 17-12-2010, 06:59 AM

Makes me think of one the lines Winston Wolf said in Pulp Fiction.

"Well, lets not start sucking each others d___ quite yet"

Minmaster · 17-12-2010, 07:55 AM

i really hope we get this patch before year 3 passes by

Bazajaytee · 17-12-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fausto412

about time Baza! 2 years!....we gonna start calling this DICE TIME.

so this beta will be public?? past 1.51 betas were closed.

Yeah, the Beta is open to whoever wants it.
We have also allowed the server providers who want to run the Beta to convert clan servers for those who request it on their server. However those spaces are limited and not all clan servers will get converted so we can get more players to fill servers rather than lots of half full instances.

I have updated to OP with the first download link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worksop-Damage1

"Whole bunch of new maps including Strike at Karkand 2142 and Operation Blue Pearl."

So more maps than the two stated?

Yep

There is Yellow Knife and Molokai in there too. Both made by Jason Brice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGrasli

So you have done some tweaks to hopefully stop the UAVs crashing into buildings (happens on a big building in Karkand for example, at the top of a hill there in EU spawn), and UAVs crashing into Titans?

EDIT:
Have you allowed the .exe to use more than 2GB RAM if possible (like BF2 1.50)?

The UAV still hits the building on the hill in Karkand but it shouldn't detroy the Titans anymore.

The exe is set to be able to use more than 2GB RAM yes. Whether it did as it was told is another matter

BURNMACHINE303 · 17-12-2010, 10:50 AM

Is it downloadable now??? The File on Fileplay ist from 16 september??
Greetz Burn

16-12-2010, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bazajaytee DICE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA, California Age: 33 Posts: 3,551	Battlefield 2142 1.51 (hopefully final) Beta So we got our programmer back to work on BF2142 1.51 and he fixed the server problem we had remaining and are sending out the servers to the Beta server providers today. Tomorrow 17th December 2010 will see the release of hopefully the last BF2142 1.51 Beta and will run until mid-January 2011 where we'll decide, based on your feedback, if it is final and ready for release. I'll update this post with download links when I have them but you'll generally be able to pick the new client up at Fileplay tomorrow. The only changes have have been server side but the client had to be updated to have the version numbers match. As long as there are no major issues in the update like new constant crashes, black screens, server failure etc then this will also be the version that is released as final so you won't need to install another version after. This v1.51 update contains: No DRM on the BF2142.exe file Northern Strike free for everyone Whole bunch of new maps including Strike at Karkand 2142 and Operation Blue Pearl. Account security updates More... EDIT: The Beta will go live around 2pm UK today. You can get the client from around 1:45pm from here: http://www.fileplay.net/file/12316/bf2142-patch-1-51-beta __________________ Associate Producer - Online Launch Director Medal of Honor Follow Medal of Honor on Twitter at http://twitter.com/medalofhonor Follow Battlefield on Twitter too if you get time Last edited by Bazajaytee; 17-12-2010 at 10:17 AM.

16-12-2010, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bazajaytee DICE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA, California Age: 33 Posts: 3,551	Hope so, this update has been a long time over due __________________ Associate Producer - Online Launch Director Medal of Honor Follow Medal of Honor on Twitter at http://twitter.com/medalofhonor Follow Battlefield on Twitter too if you get time

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Soldier4Real_72 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey, USA Posts: 76	Good looking out Baza. __________________

16-12-2010, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cmen2013 Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 596	Will there be a PB update when final 1.51 is released? Some relief from the hackers and server crashes could be nice. Last edited by Cmen2013; 16-12-2010 at 02:27 PM.

16-12-2010, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bazajaytee DICE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA, California Age: 33 Posts: 3,551	Some of the security updates in this update will help with PB detecting hacks as well as ongoing development of PB for BF2142. As far as I know there isn't a PB update specifically scheduled to come out with the update. __________________ Associate Producer - Online Launch Director Medal of Honor Follow Medal of Honor on Twitter at http://twitter.com/medalofhonor Follow Battlefield on Twitter too if you get time

16-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
minmaxmannen Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49	Tack Baza. Hoppas bara att folk hittar tillbaka.

16-12-2010, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
BURNMACHINE303 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 135	if u need more maps!!!!! YouTube - BF2142 Custom Map ENDSTATION Version 5

16-12-2010, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
fausto412 Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301	about time Baza! 2 years!....we gonna start calling this DICE TIME. so this beta will be public?? past 1.51 betas were closed.

16-12-2010, 04:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
elitecom_1 Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 623	Beautiful, truely well done . Hopefully this will be the last one, let's hope as many players as possible get this message. The more players the better. Well done Baza and DICE, props to you .

16-12-2010, 04:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
fausto412 Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301	hope they addressed some of the long term bugs in the game....and made the kit saving work right. do right by the game before putting it out to pasture on steam and forgetting about it.

16-12-2010, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minmaster Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,103	so did they fix the problems from the open beta? like UAVs destroying titans, glitchable areas, etc.? because if they didn't, it defeats the whole purpose of beta testing and it will have been a total waste of time for them and us... __________________

16-12-2010, 05:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bazajaytee DICE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LA, California Age: 33 Posts: 3,551	We did have tweaks made to hopefully stop the last Beta problems. Kit saving hasn't changed and neither has other bugs not reported in the last beta. __________________ Associate Producer - Online Launch Director Medal of Honor Follow Medal of Honor on Twitter at http://twitter.com/medalofhonor Follow Battlefield on Twitter too if you get time

16-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Karriz Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Finland Age: 17 Posts: 2,540	Great to hear you are still working on this patch. __________________ Steam

16-12-2010, 08:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Slarlac249 Elite Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Past Age: 28 Posts: 8,780	slightly annoyed about the further delay but hopefully it'll be worth it. Just hope there is nothing new in the works to delay it even more..... __________________ RIP Battlefield 2002-2006.

16-12-2010, 10:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Worksop-Damage1 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 143	"Whole bunch of new maps including Strike at Karkand 2142 and Operation Blue Pearl." So more maps than the two stated? __________________

16-12-2010, 11:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Noodlesocks Elite Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,330	Will the game be on steam before christmas? I was wanting to buy it for a friend.

17-12-2010, 06:39 AM	#21 (permalink)
Yoster Rookie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 110	It's not over till the fat lady sings. __________________ GIVE ME BF 2142 PATCH 1.51 OR GIVE ME DEATH

17-12-2010, 06:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
jblackrupert Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 2,281	Makes me think of one the lines Winston Wolf said in Pulp Fiction. "Well, lets not start sucking each others d___ quite yet" Last edited by jblackrupert; 17-12-2010 at 07:09 AM.

17-12-2010, 07:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
Minmaster Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,103	i really hope we get this patch before year 3 passes by __________________

17-12-2010, 10:50 AM	#25 (permalink)
BURNMACHINE303 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 135	Is it downloadable now??? The File on Fileplay ist from 16 september?? Greetz Burn