BF2 n00b questions

[rh71]

So I woke up at 8am on a Sunday and decided to seek out my next new game. I'm behind the times (UT2k4 still) so I know I'm late with BF2. I'm grabbing the demo now and I'm sure I'll like it.

Questions:
1) CDROM vs. DVDROM version... is this deal the same as UT2k4 ? Just fewer discs ? There's a no-disc patch anyway after install, isn't there ?
2) Online play - No monthly sub fees like WoW ? I was going to try WoW until I read about the monthly fees.

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Originally posted by: rh71
So I woke up at 8am on a Sunday and decided to seek out my next new game. I'm behind the times (UT2k4 still) so I know I'm late with BF2. I'm grabbing the demo now and I'm sure I'll like it.

Questions:
1) CDROM vs. DVDROM version... is this deal the same as UT2k4 ? Just fewer discs ? There's a no-disc patch anyway after install, isn't there ?
2) Online play - No monthly sub fees like WoW ? I was going to try WoW until I read about the monthly fees.

1) 1 DVD vs 3 CDs, no other difference. As far as no-disc patch, I'd stay away from patches and download the appropriate mini-image and mount it using daemontools.

2) no fee however some clans/communities will ask for donations and some may even require fees, but that's done so the clan/community will have a private server for their own use.

 

[Peter D]

Since it seems quiet this morning, I guess I'll try to answer you questions

1. You're right about the DVD/CD versions. The CD version is 3 discs instead of 1. I'm not sure about a no-disc patch, I haven't seen one. However, there is a game patch (v1.02) to install after you're done which should improve browser speeds and a few other things and you can download it here.

2. No monthly fees

 

[rh71]

How does the online key work ? I'm looking to purchase a used copy and someone claims their PC isn't good enough so they're selling theirs. Is there any way I could be screwed out of a working CD key ? (ie. they are also using the key at the same time, sold the key to someone else, etc...)

 

[fuzzynavel]

You could quite easily get screwed.....don't do it unless you really trust the person that is selling the game....if they have tried it online then I wouldn't bother personally...

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: fuzzynavel
You could quite easily get screwed.....don't do it unless you really trust the person that is selling the game....if they have tried it online then I wouldn't bother personally...

Yeah, I would recommend just buying it retail. I think CompUSA still has it for 35 bucks.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: fuzzynavel
You could quite easily get screwed.....don't do it unless you really trust the person that is selling the game....if they have tried it online then I wouldn't bother personally...

Yeah, I would recommend just buying it retail. I think CompUSA still has it for 35 bucks.

thx, but the website shows $49... was that a hot deal at one point or were they always selling at $35 ?

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Outpost has it for $40

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4324995

I think Fry's might have advertised it for $35 if you have a Fry's near you.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: fuzzynavel
You could quite easily get screwed.....don't do it unless you really trust the person that is selling the game....if they have tried it online then I wouldn't bother personally...

Yeah, I would recommend just buying it retail. I think CompUSA still has it for 35 bucks.

thx, but the website shows $49... was that a hot deal at one point or were they always selling at $35 ?

The HD is probably dead now.

 

[fuzzynavel]

I got it for £25 on release day!!! better than the £39.99 retail!

 

[Sforsyth]

if it's a friend you could try it first I'm sure, I know People rent all the BF's and play them on-line and they always worked fine for me when I rented them.

Just don't ever buy a used Steam game I did that once and the CD-Key was no good.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: FishTaco
Outpost has it for $40

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4324995

I think Fry's might have advertised it for $35 if you have a Fry's near you.

why does it say pre-order ?

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: fuzzynavel
I got it for £25 on release day!!! better than the £39.99 retail!

Lol, that's 43 USD, not too hot in the USA. :roll:

Btw, it's £40 retail?! Damn! That's 70 USD! :shocked:

 

[fuzzynavel]

we get constantly screwed here in the UK....but not many US companies ship to UK and the shipping cost usually kills the savings anyway!!