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Spastic
01-23-2008, 12:00 AM
http://www.battlefield-heroes.com/

Basically it's a free game coming out this summer made by the guys who made Battlefield 2. It has cartoony graphics that are similar to Team Fortress 2. Looks like it might be interesting, and hey it's right in my price range!

Could be interesting how it turns out, and I mean free to download and play is pretty damn cool.

opn4bzns
01-23-2008, 10:05 AM
Hmm, EA coming out with a game that seems "heavily inspired" by TF2 at the same time as they're porting TF2 to PS3...
If you're unfamiliar with TF2, here's a comparison. Battlefield on the left.
http://i30.tinypic.com/ev3uwz.png

Spastic
01-23-2008, 10:25 AM
That's what I just said in my original post, this game has cartoony graphics that are similar to Team Fortress 2. This game is going to have the gameplay similar to the previous Battlefield games, and not TF2 though so it's not really a ripoff.

What are you trying to imply? That a free PC game coming out in summer is going to try and compete with a game that is already out, and being ported to the PS3? If so that is a ridiculous statement.

Penis_Captivus
01-23-2008, 11:14 AM
http://i30.tinypic.com/ev3uwz.png

I can't see any resemblance at all.

The game looks a bit childish in fairness.

Spastic
02-03-2008, 4:21 PM
Well a tiny bit was released about this. But as it was just recently announced, many things will be unknown for awhile. I'll post more about this as soon as they release more info.

Munich, Germany, January 21, 2008 – At the Digital, Life, Design Conference (DLD) in Munich, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled Battlefield Heroes™, an all-new Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to an all new mass audience. Available for download at www.battlefield-heroes.com this summer, Battlefield Heroes is EA’s first title that is offered completely for free, and features a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play. Developed by DICE in Stockholm, Battlefield Heroes is leading EA’s new web-focused free to download, free to play business model which generates revenue through advertising and micro-transactions. With zero barriers to entry, now anyone can be a hero on the battlefield!

“Online gaming garners a massive audience,” said Gerhard Florin, EVP Publishing Americas-Europe at EA. “People want to play games in new ways, with easier access that is quick to the fun. With Battlefield Heroes, EA brings its first major franchise to North America and Europe with a new distribution model and pricing structure adapted to the evolving way that people play.”

Battlefield Heroes is a brand new game from the team behind Battlefield 1942™ and Battlefield 2™. It’s fun cartoon-style graphics and gameplay caters to players of all skill levels. It is easy to pick up and play but with robust character customization and a deep online meta-game, gamers can spend hours building up their characters and conquering the world.

“We put a different twist on this Battlefield game going with the cartoon-style graphics and gameplay,” added Ben Cousins, Senior Producer at EA DICE. “There’s something here for all types of players — be it our core Battlefield fans or casual gamers. With the new online model, we will continually add new content to keep the game fresh and keep players engaged, while integrating player feedback in real time. As a game developer, it is such a cool new way to make games.”

Battlefield Heroes will be released for the PC as a free download in summer 2008. This product is not yet rated by PEGI or ESRB. For more information on EA DICE, please visit www.dice.se or www.ea.com.

peteaboda1
02-29-2008, 1:55 AM
There is a new trailer out, here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYQP-uBijWg), for this and it looks pretty fun. Hopefully my desktop will be able to run it well enough; I think it looks very good for a free game.

opn4bzns
02-29-2008, 5:46 AM
While I maintain that they completely stole the visual style from TF2, that trailer does make it look fun. It's misleading though, because the bit about not getting shot by a 15 year old who plays 8 hours a day will just be replaced by "getting shot by rich 15 year olds", since the upgrades all cost money, apparently.

Also, one of the youtube comments (world's most reliable source of information, I know) said that it was only available in the US/UK. If that's true, that's just ridiculous.

edit: info, bolding about it being a blatant copy is by me.
Commando

The Commando class is fast moving, and specializes in its stealth tactics as well as backstabs, and sniping. The known weapons of the Commando are a sniper rifle and a knife, which do high damage although the rifle does not have a lot of ammo. The Commando is a spy type character and has low health compared to the other classes. Special abilities of this class are laying traps, and cloaking.[1] Sounds very, very similar to the spy in tf2, he also does backstabs and has a high powered, low ammo'd gun. Can also cloak and is light and fast.

[edit] Soldier

The Soldier, being the medium class is a good all around class and has the power to determine enemy’s location via a special ability called "See-the-Enemy". This ability outlines nearby opponents even if the enemy is behind a wall. This lasts for 10 seconds and then takes 30 seconds to recharge. The only known weapon the Soldier carries is the Submachine Gun. Other abilities the Soldier can have are incendiary rounds, health boost (heals allies around you), throw multiple grenades.[1] Multiple grenades is sounding a lot like the original team fortress, and the recharging ability is sounding like the spy again.

[edit] Gunner

The Gunner is the heavy of the 3 classes, which means he is the slowest moving, but the best armed. He wields rapid-fire machine guns, rocket launchers, and flame throwers are a possibility for feature updates. Special features include the ability to shovel up a bunch of grenades and throw them back at enemies.[1]Sounds like a mix of the heavy, pyro and soldier from tf2.

Tempest
02-29-2008, 7:10 AM
:ahe: You're acting pretty ridiculous. I hate to break it to you but Team Fortress isn't the first game to use foreign concepts like grenades, rocket launchers, and cloaking devices for a spy-like class.

opn4bzns
02-29-2008, 10:34 PM
:ahe: You're acting pretty ridiculous. I hate to break it to you but Team Fortress isn't the first game to use foreign concepts like grenades, rocket launchers, and cloaking devices for a spy-like class.

Yes, I am a bit. But you can't seriously think that a game with a very, very similar visual style announced shortly after the huge success of TF2 isn't "inspired" by it.

Spastic
02-29-2008, 10:59 PM
Who cares? TF2 is a great game, so if it is anything like TF2 then I will be happy.

peteaboda1
03-01-2008, 1:55 AM
I agree with Spastic, why would it be a bad thing if it were like TF2? More fun to be had. I do know what you are saying though, when I first saw a picture of the artwork I instantly thought of TF2, but only because that is the only other game that comes to mind when I think cartoon multiplayer shooters.

NVM
03-01-2008, 9:48 AM
I saw this in a magazine and thought it was pretty cool.
More games should have a cartoony style. Especially if it's associated with violence.

If my computer can run I'll even give it a go.

PshSam
03-01-2008, 10:34 AM
I read somewhere on the site that it won't have squads...i'm sad now.

Matterialize
03-01-2008, 11:41 AM
If my computer can run I'll even give it a go.

You probably will. The wiki says that Battlefield Heroes will require a less powerful computer than its predecessors, because they want to get as many people playing as possible. Ad revenue and all that.

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
03-01-2008, 12:10 PM
I think it looks great, it's annoying me with all the people saying "Looks like TF2," if TF2 had come out like 2 years ago no-one would compare them, it's only because it came out recently people are saying this. And they have good reason for using a cartoony style, it's to run on low spec machines, either they make it cartoony or give it shit graphics like War Rock, which would you prefer? I know which one I would.
EDIT: Oh and the guy who posted the picture of TF2 and this side by side, at least get an actual in game shot of the characters, that's concept art not a real in-game model.

Intestiny Destiny
03-01-2008, 12:33 PM
The only good thing about it is that it's free so you know, there isn't much to complain about.

btw, it's ripped off of tf2

opn4bzns
03-01-2008, 10:57 PM
EDIT: Oh and the guy who posted the picture of TF2 and this side by side, at least get an actual in game shot of the characters, that's concept art not a real in-game model.

Seems fair, the TF2 one isn't in game either. Besides, no in game footage had been released when I posted it.

I think it looks great, it's annoying me with all the people saying "Looks like TF2," if TF2 had come out like 2 years ago no-one would compare them, it's only because it came out recently people are saying this. And they have good reason for using a cartoony style, it's to run on low spec machines, either they make it cartoony or give it shit graphics like War Rock, which would you prefer?
Of course people are saying it because TF2 came out recently. The whole point is that they're slapping a quick, similar game to capitalize on the popularity of cartoon graphics. The bit about cartoony graphics running on low specs is rubbish too, tf2 has some of the highest requirements of any source game.

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
03-02-2008, 6:01 AM
That's not the point I was making about the cartoony graphics, I meant that by using the cartoon like graphics in this case they are able to have graphics which look good and run on low spec machines, rather than horrible grainy ones that look about 10 years old.

Intestiny Destiny
03-02-2008, 9:04 AM
I don't think they've released the requirements to run this game yet. I'm guessing it'll be along the lines of TF2. It'll just be considered old and low, by the time it's released.

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
03-02-2008, 12:14 PM
Intensity it's coming out this year not in 10 years, it'll be a long time before TF2's requirements are old and low. And I read somewhere they are talking about 1ghz cpu, and 512mb of Ram required to play it, I predict the graphics card needed for minimal gameplay will be a 32mb one.

Assassin
04-20-2008, 11:02 AM
This game looks awesome. I hope my computer can handle it as it's a pretty old one. I'll finally be able to play an online game with my friends!

Also, according to the dev blog, it will be completely free, so no paying for nice looking clothes and stuff!

Tef
04-20-2008, 11:30 AM
The clothes and such upgrades are supposed to only cost like a couple dollars. They have probably been working on the concept before TF2 came out, the graphics are very similar but that doesn't mean they stole it. I don't like how it's going to be a 3rd person shooter. The specs are supposed to be something like what pokemon posted.

Assassin
04-20-2008, 12:03 PM
…let’s just clear up a couple of things. Firstly, we have no plans for selling maps for Battlefield Heroes. Our game design and our business model is designed around the fact that 95% of the people playing the game never pay a penny. We want this to be the best free game experience online and we will be delighted for 95% of you to play the game for hundreds of hours, fully level up your character and enjoy a long expansive experience without spending any money at all, ever.

opn4bzns
04-20-2008, 12:22 PM
The thing about it being only available in the US or something turned out to be be bullshit, didn't it?

Matterialize
04-20-2008, 12:27 PM
…let’s just clear up a couple of things. Firstly, we have no plans for selling maps for Battlefield Heroes. Our game design and our business model is designed around the fact that 95% of the people playing the game never pay a penny. We want this to be the best free game experience online and we will be delighted for 95% of you to play the game for hundreds of hours, fully level up your character and enjoy a long expansive experience without spending any money at all, ever.

What are the other 5% paying for, I wonder?

Spastic
04-20-2008, 12:33 PM
What are the other 5% paying for, I wonder?

I'm guessing they will get something like different clothing options and shit, just aesthetic stuff most likely.

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
04-20-2008, 1:03 PM
Yeah apparently all the stuff is just aesthetic, and has barely any effect on your actual player. Hopefully they don't make it for guns. I'd pay for some cool clothing maybe, but I don't think you should be at a disadvantage if you haven't bought anything.

Spastic
04-20-2008, 1:11 PM
I looked through some of the dev blogs, and he posted the minimum system requirements that they will support.

Last thing for this post is a quick mention of the lowest system specification we currently support:

* Operating System: Windows XP or Windows Vista
* CPU: 1.0 GHz
* RAM: 512 Mb (1Gb on Windows Vista)
* Video Card: 64Mb DirectX compliant video card with at least pixel shader 2.0 support
* Hard Drive space: 1Gb of space is required to install the game
* Internet connection: 256kbit Cable/DSL connection

So it doesn't seem like it will be too intensive when it comes to hardware.

peteaboda1
04-22-2008, 1:14 AM
I looked through some of the dev blogs, and he posted the minimum system requirements that they will support.


So it doesn't seem like it will be too intensive when it comes to hardware.

Haha, sadly my pc is on the bare minimum ram wise. I'm also not quite sure what the pixel shader is...I have an on board 128 card, would that have it?

opn4bzns
04-22-2008, 1:51 AM
Haha, sadly my pc is on the bare minimum ram wise. I'm also not quite sure what the pixel shader is...I have an on board 128 card, would that have it?

Depends, but given that the other requirements are laughably low, you'll probably be able to run it.

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
04-22-2008, 10:00 AM
I actually don't think I can run it, I don't think my graphics card has any pixel shaders. It may have, I hope so. I can do the other specs fine.

Hats of!
04-24-2008, 12:26 PM
Also, one of the youtube comments (world's most reliable source of information, I know) said that it was only available in the US/UK. If that's true, that's just ridiculous.

So a Swedish game developer (Digital Illusions CE are swedes) will develop a game with distrubution of a international distrubutioner (EA), but only for UK and US. Okeeey.

Also, youre a whining bitch. Okey, it's about war and has this style. But do I have to remind you that Valve didn't invent either of these? If anything, the guys behind the Animated Batman should be pissed of.

And I'm gonna get this, 3d perspective (why, oh, why must shooters always be FPS?) and free.

peteaboda1
04-28-2008, 12:34 AM
The second trailer came out, click here (http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=150469). It is still looking pretty fun, and oddly enough I find the tune in the background pretty catchy.

opn4bzns
04-28-2008, 1:29 AM
So a Swedish game developer (Digital Illusions CE are swedes) will develop a game with distrubution of a international distrubutioner (EA), but only for UK and US. Okeeey.

Also, youre a whining bitch. Okey, it's about war and has this style. But do I have to remind you that Valve didn't invent either of these? If anything, the guys behind the Animated Batman should be pissed of.

And I'm gonna get this, 3d perspective (why, oh, why must shooters always be FPS?) and free.

EA have released region specific games before. They've released several sports games in Korea, using this same free (but pay for minor upgrades) system before. Plus, they've fucked over regions before. For example, with the first online shooter for Wii, a Medal of Honour game, EA decided to completely gimp every non-American version of the game by removing online play and falsely advertising splitscreen play. They also failed to remove the large graphic on the box saying "32 player online!" despite the fact that it has none.

And thank you, I am aware that Valve did not invent war, nor did they invent animation, but releasing a multiplayer cartoon shooter right after the enormous success of TF2, also a multiplayer cartoon shooter just doesn't seem entirely original.

And just so I live up to my perceived whiny bitch-ness, you spelled "off" wrong twice.

Gudizere
04-28-2008, 1:39 AM
Looks like a fantastic game, can't wait to have some laughs on it.

GrapefruitMovin
05-08-2008, 4:51 PM
This game looks interesting but I don't like that you cant switch teams like the other games in the battlefield series. And dose anyone know if this supports clans?

Church
05-08-2008, 11:27 PM
Wow, this game looks awesome. I can't wait for it to come out. This game will be massivly popular.

Matterialize
05-09-2008, 10:21 AM
Yep, I can't wait for it to come out either. The metagame looks like a lot of fun, especially if players can keep one going for a long time before it gets reset.

peteaboda1
05-19-2008, 9:54 PM
There is a new interview out here (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34216.html) which has some new gameplay footage. It is looking fairly good though I can't get too optimistic with the summer release. Something tells me this will be end of July at the earliest.

hardcoresk8r69
05-19-2008, 10:47 PM
Airplane battles look awesome and I hope the controls are a lot easier unlike BF2. I hated how hard it was without a joystick.

Also is the technology set around WWII?

peteaboda1
05-19-2008, 11:07 PM
Good question, I am pretty sure it is. It looks like there is a thompson and an mp40 and looking at the vehicles it resembles WWII.

Motchoman
05-20-2008, 11:22 AM
it looks good. i like the cartoony appeal of shotting someone in the face. looks a bit like team fortress but as its battlefield it will obv be better. and that it includes a ranking up feature which is always good. Anyho cant wait for it to come out, even if it is a beta version. but still who dosent love battlefield?

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hardcoresk8r69
05-20-2008, 3:33 PM
There is a beta out that you can sign up for. Warm up the coffee because it took me 20 min to sign up because the website has gotten a lot of traffic.

http://qaboss.com/index.php?option=com_qaboss&project_id=7&project_name=Battlefield%20Heroes
Courtesy of Kotaku

Applications are reviewed so it isn't first come first serve. You have to wait for them to review before they send out a beta code.

Good luck!

peteaboda1
05-22-2008, 11:15 AM
Have you already gotten your beta key hardcore?

Mirrorman
05-22-2008, 11:45 AM
There is a beta out that you can sign up for. Warm up the coffee because it took me 20 min to sign up because the website has gotten a lot of traffic.

http://qaboss.com/index.php?option=com_qaboss&project_id=7&project_name=Battlefield%20Heroes
Courtesy of Kotaku

Applications are reviewed so it isn't first come first serve. You have to wait for them to review before they send out a beta code.

Good luck!

Thank you, I'm on there and waiting if I get the beta key. Luckily I got to sign up fast.

hardcoresk8r69
05-22-2008, 2:13 PM
Have you already gotten your beta key hardcore?


Nope, they underestimated how many people would sign up so I'm guessing more than half aren't going to get a beta key.

peteaboda1
05-22-2008, 2:22 PM
They should have realized that when their site crashed on May 6th, when they released information about the beta. I wish I signed up two nights ago when I found out about it rather than yesterday. Oh well, hopefully it isn't Mythos all over again.

I_Smell
05-22-2008, 3:18 PM
I'm automatically interested in any game where the developer describes one of it's classes as "Sneaky-snipey".

P0K3M0N_MA5T3R
05-22-2008, 3:50 PM
I'm automatically interested in any game where the developer describes one of it's classes as "Sneaky-snipey".
I'm automatically interested in any game whos trailer actually makes me want to play the game, rather than just being a way to show off the games "Cool new features!" like most game trailers do. Also that's the only game trailer I've seen that's genuinely funny.

Far
05-22-2008, 8:47 PM
Did you not watch any of the tf2 trailers?

peteaboda1
05-23-2008, 4:18 AM
Please don't make this digress into a tf2 vs. Battlefield Heroes thread.

Far
05-23-2008, 5:51 AM
That's not what I'm talking about, at all. Even if it does look exactly like it, right down to the blue healing first aid signs.

They said that it was the only trailer that has ever made them laugh and I'm calling bullshit because the tf2 trailers are comedy gold.

peteaboda1
05-23-2008, 1:22 PM
And I am not disagreeing with you, those trailers were fantastic, but there is still the possibility they haven't seen them.

edit: I know you weren't going in that direction but I figured someone else might in response.

Motchoman
05-24-2008, 6:43 AM
Well i can see the simalarities, but with all games they took inspiration from another game. You could claim that any game which is a first person shooter is copying the other. But yer battlefield heros looks GREAT. already signed up for the beta code. haven't got one as of yet, which makes me sad.

Spastic
02-24-2009, 3:35 PM
Kind of a big bump, just got an email today and I am officially in the beta now. It plays off your web browser, I have yet to try it out though, when it finishes installing I'll edit this post telling you about my experience.

IronWire
02-24-2009, 3:51 PM
Haha I went to the website and it said: We have sent out our last beta keys today.
Good job Spastic. I didn't get a chance to read the thread first time around so good bump.

When it actually comes out I will definitely be getting it.
Don't forget to include hilarious screenshots in your edits!

Edit: Browsing the site and found this WICKED (http://www.battlefield-heroes.com/videos/victory-village-video) gameplay video! Customization looks insanely awesome.

Spastic
02-24-2009, 5:33 PM
I just got my PS3 so this is going to take the backburner for a bit, but I will post screenshots and shit when I download it, fuck the NDA.

Sieda
02-25-2009, 12:02 AM
I haven't really been that big of a fan of the Battlefield series since BF: Vietnam.

But this looks pretty badass, especially since it's free.

Chips
02-25-2009, 2:26 AM
Holy shit balls. I loved the Battlefield games. I played Battlefield 2 online for like years on and off. My friends and I still have a couple of rounds here and there.

But this, this is fucking awesome. I love these kind of visuals and if it has similar game play as the previous ones I'm hooked. Can't wait.

strangledcaterpillar
02-25-2009, 2:37 AM
Hello Heroes!

I signed up for the beta key 5 days after they released it from their site, so now that the QA stage is over, I remember reading a post somewhere and working out that i was in the first 5000-10000 but by now i think theyre anywhere up to 30000 maybe even more but they release the keys in the few thousands, so if you sign up now the more chance you have of getting one

Dauntasa
02-25-2009, 7:10 AM
I'm in the Beta, and it's fucking awesome. It's a bit buggy right now, but that's what Betas are for. Anyway, the whole is basically "Run around shooting people" or, sometimes, "Drive around shooting people". It's fast-paced, simple, and fun. AND YOU CAN'T PLAY IT CAUSE IT'S NOT OUT YET HAHA

Gruffy_Bears
02-25-2009, 8:38 AM
Are there all the vehicles in the level you play?

Dauntasa
02-25-2009, 9:05 AM
Yeah, but one level just has two jeeps which take forever to respawn.

IronWire
02-26-2009, 10:11 AM
I heard you need to pay real money to get cooler stuff like that was shown in the video above. Do you know if thats true or not?

Dauntasa
02-26-2009, 10:20 AM
Depends on what you mean by "Cooler Stuff". The only things you can buy with money are clothes. Weapons, items, and most clothes are bought with in-game currency which you earn by playing.

IronWire
02-26-2009, 10:22 AM
Ohh okay thats a huge relief then. I feared it would turn into one of those games where nerds with a lot of money bought wicked guns and shit and ran around killing EVERYONE because they had such a huge advantage.

Spastic
03-18-2009, 2:22 PM
Alright so to follow up on my last post. This game is loads of fun, and for those of you thinking it might resemble TF2, you could not be anymore wrong. It plays like a loose, over the top Battlefield game.

The graphics are pretty good, albeit cartoony. There aren't any maps really, I think I have played on three, and I think that's all they have so far. If they keep the game the way it is, and add some more maps, I think this will be a pretty good game come release.

Idioteque
03-18-2009, 6:01 PM
How much does it require you to download? Also, are there in-game ads or are they planning on them?

Matterialize
03-18-2009, 6:40 PM
Also, are there in-game ads or are they planning on them?

Probably, they need to make money somehow :ahe:

Spastic
03-18-2009, 7:10 PM
How much does it require you to download? Also, are there in-game ads or are they planning on them?

Well when loading a map it has a small box that says "Server hosting provided by pretzels!" Which I am sure they will change to an actual advert, that is the only one I have seen so far.

I am not sure how big the download was, it did not seem big though.

Spastic
03-18-2009, 7:20 PM
These are the only two places that I have seen placeholder ads, one is the launcher, the other is when loading the game.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2lkyy5j.png

http://i44.tinypic.com/9u4x08.png

Dauntasa
03-18-2009, 8:05 PM
The download is about 300 megs.

strangledcaterpillar
03-23-2009, 1:12 PM
Just got my beta key see you online soon spastic if your still playing it.

Spastic
03-23-2009, 1:21 PM
Yeah I am, want to send me a PM with your chatater's and maybe we can try to get in the same game sometime?

Tempest
04-21-2009, 1:31 AM
Just got a beta key in my email. Little problem though. I activated my key, tied it to my EA account, and made my security layer account.. But I can't login to the play. etc etc website. When I try it acts like my shit is wrong and takes me to the login pop-up again. I've reset the security layer information 3 times now and nothing.

bobthebonker
04-21-2009, 4:00 AM
This is just one of two free multiplayer games coming out that I know of, but what would you guys prefer in playing? this (Battlefield Heroes) or Quake Live (which is played entirely through the browser)?

Tempest
04-21-2009, 6:37 AM
Okay, nevermind, my beta key works now.. I guess it took a little bit to initialize my account or something. Fucking awesome Spastic next time you see me on MSN message me.

Spastic
04-21-2009, 12:15 PM
Will do man, Matt, Degoroth, and Shmuh all got invites too.

Prawnatron
04-21-2009, 1:08 PM
Will do man, Matt, Degoroth, and Shmuh all got invites too.

Me too!

Jabo
04-21-2009, 7:12 PM
The sound is irritating.
I think they could've done many more things much better that what it is now, but i think that it's the idea to make it boring on purpose, if not, what would the idea of making it free? All they want is to introduce you into the BF world.

Dauntasa
04-21-2009, 7:49 PM
It's still a beta. It'll probably be better when it actually comes out.

Pencil
04-22-2009, 12:47 PM
I just got my beta key and I'm installing the game now. Let's see if it's fun.

Pencil
04-24-2009, 1:31 PM
I love the game, anyone still playing it?

Scoped
04-28-2009, 3:29 PM
The client won't load for me. It just stays black. Any insight into this fellas?

Starven
07-02-2009, 12:19 PM
I couldn't find any newer threads or posts talking about Battlefield Heroes so I figured I would bump this thread to let anyone (that didn't already know) that Battlefield Heroes is now in open beta.

It might just be me but their website seems to be down at the moment, hopefully it'll be back soon.

sprene
07-02-2009, 3:12 PM
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. I've been waiting for open beta for a long time.

BKS
07-02-2009, 3:20 PM
So I think I'll get this game when it finally comes out. It looks like its going to be pretty fun, and the low graphic requirements means I can run it on a pretty good speed. I await its release.

Clerlic
07-02-2009, 5:25 PM
The beta is now open, so no need for CD-keys, you can just register and play.

Even though it's beta, it looks almost complete and is a lot of fun.

sprene
07-04-2009, 6:31 AM
Alright, my "player" name is sprene and the one "hero" I've been working on so far is also named sprene.

Has anybody else found it that there seem to be many more people on the National side than the Royal side? (I'm a Royal, by the way)

Knight of Cydonia
07-04-2009, 6:45 AM
I've been a Nat since beta and hit up Trobberz if you want. Also sprene, Nats usually win (I'm not sure since public) but when i was playing we won about 9/10 times so good luck.

Clerlic
07-04-2009, 9:10 AM
Yeah, there are more nats and therefore on average, more better players on nat side, that's why they win more. If I could, I'd switch teams, but getting all that exp back would suck ass.

Matterialize
07-04-2009, 11:20 AM
I fucking KNEW IT. My team only wins maybe 1 in 5 matches, we just get steamrolled. I'm not that bad, but I play a Commando so if there's more than one enemy around I need my team's help to beat them (unless I catch them off guard).

Anyway, my Royal Commando's name is Hattington. Add me to your friends list if you want.

Also, one of my better matches occurred while the Nationals outnumbered us at least two to one. We were winning until more people joined and our team filled up - there were fewer of us dying, you see. And we were all Commandos so we could stay hidden pretty well.

Teflon
07-05-2009, 11:24 PM
So after playing for a few hours last night it won't let me log in now until I activate my account. The problem is my activation email is blank and no matter how many times I tell them resend the activation email I don't get one.

Clerlic
07-06-2009, 3:34 AM
Of course, mathematically, that only makes sense if bad players quit more because they suck so much or generally play less than good players. And the matchmaking system is forced to pick more bad players for Royals.

Mike
07-07-2009, 12:35 PM
Is it me or is it impossible to fly airplanes in this game?

This game's only really fun for a few hour then it gets sort of boring.

Shmuh
07-07-2009, 2:04 PM
Yeah, flying airplanes was retardedly hard until I adjusted some settings. I believe all the controls are inverted by default, so you have to go to options and turn that off and increase the sensitivity.

Clerlic
07-07-2009, 2:37 PM
It's much easier with a joystick, if not for the faggy snipers and burning bullets, I'd spend whole rounds in air. They should really fix so that planes wouldn't burn the passenger and that sniper guns would do like 10 damage instead of 25-28. Or instead some kind of a cluster bomb attack against infrantry because hitting them with bullets is next to impossible unless they're AFK. Wingclipping is rarely an option too, although fun.

Matterialize
07-07-2009, 3:34 PM
Getting sniped while flying is annoying, but I like shooting down pesky airplanes almost as much as I like piloting them. And yeah, the flying is really smooth with a joystick. I've been in some great dogfights.

I used to think that the plane should get anti-tank bombs, but the machine guns can cripple a tank if you make a good attack run on it. Another viable tactic is to have two gunners sit on your wings with rocket launchers.

Pencil
07-07-2009, 5:16 PM
Bombing would be awesome. It would have to be very balanced, though.

Werty
07-07-2009, 7:38 PM
Bombing would be awesome. It would have to be very balanced, though.

I.E. make it hard to aim?

NVM
07-11-2009, 10:18 PM
Runs really smooth and graphics are alright on the highest settings.
Don't like how most of the clothes require real money but at least its cosmetic. It's fun but not really skill or team based at all, but I like the exp. system and it's free.