Moelman Posted February 9, 2010 I am trying to get my hands on a BFBC2 beta key without preordering, want to see if it will run smoothly on my PC. If it does I'll probably get it, otherwise it's 360 or nothing for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted February 9, 2010 Last I checked they still had some keys over at fileplay.com. You just need to signup for an account first. Even if it says no keys left, check back later they keep adding more from time to time. BTW, I am Skratche in game. I have friended everyone I could think of, but I might have missed someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) I keep forgetting to check when I'm actually at my PC. I'm probably JamesM or TheJames or TheJamesM (in that order of preference). EDIT: It turns out my game name is JamesM. I've added those who have posted their names. LET'S ARRANGE A THING. Edited February 9, 2010 by JamesM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 This is probably a really dumb question, but if I get BadCompany 2 from somewhere other than Steam, will there be aby problem in hooking up with the Thumbs guys who have bought it from steam? It wont interfere with any voice comms or anything will it? Also, yep, the AvP preorder did cancel, and my Universe at War became a 'predownload, awaiting purchase', so I just deleted the local content. I have suddenly been plunged into a dire financial month, so I cant get the BC2 preorder yet, and so will likely have to get it from somewhere else, or later when it does come out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted February 10, 2010 This is probably a really dumb question, but if I get BadCompany 2 from somewhere other than Steam, will there be aby problem in hooking up with the Thumbs guys who have bought it from steam? It wont interfere with any voice comms or anything will it?Also, yep, the AvP preorder did cancel, and my Universe at War became a 'predownload, awaiting purchase', so I just deleted the local content. I have suddenly been plunged into a dire financial month, so I cant get the BC2 preorder yet, and so will likely have to get it from somewhere else, or later when it does come out. I have the non steam beta. It uses an entirely different infrastructure to Steam, so you have a separate account, the steam overlay works with it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted February 10, 2010 LET'S ARRANGE A THING. At this point I can only do weekends and since Sunday is already taken up by L4D2, I propose Saturday. I would prefer it to be around the same time as L4D2 i.e. 9 or 10 pm BST, but I am open to other suggestions. Note that this not a commitment to play the actual game but just try out the beta for a few weeks first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted February 10, 2010 I'm up for playing this game with the people that you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 Note that this not a commitment to play the actual game but just try out the beta for a few weeks first. Ha ha Scratch! Your non-committal is worthy of the U.N.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 AAARGH! You guys are BAD for my bank balance. Ok... Pre-ordered BFBC2. We had BETTER make good use of this game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 I have loaded the beta and now go by the secret code name of... Pilgrim72... Hope to see you in game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 Bejaysus! It's so difficult to tell the sides apart in this game! Maybe Im missing something! Lots of fun, but it just seems a bit like chaos when you havent got some mates forming a squad with you. Anyone got any tips for helping idnetify who is who? The radar screen only seems to work for people miles away from you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 10, 2010 Are player names not showing up over people's heads? The text is pretty small (which I like, because it makes things seem all high-resolution and swish), so perhaps it's easy to miss. I don't know if you can make it more visible somehow. I haven't had too much of a problem, although I have occasionally shot some friendlies at point blank when I got caught by surprise. I might be able to do Saturday, depending on whether my friends want to go to the pub or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 10, 2010 I have had friendly fire situations too, usually because at close range in a surprise encounter I cant tell the difference between the two sides! I'd be up for a foray on Saturday night, if anyone else is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyarmada Posted February 11, 2010 Bejaysus! It's so difficult to tell the sides apart in this game! Maybe Im missing something! Lots of fun, but it just seems a bit like chaos when you havent got some mates forming a squad with you. Anyone got any tips for helping idnetify who is who? The radar screen only seems to work for people miles away from you... I think, if you cant see a tag above their heads then they are fair game for some stabbity knife action... I think all your own dudes show up on the mini map but with all the smoke and explosions it does get hectic. I'm playing as 'm0nk3yarmada' btw. S. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim72 Posted February 12, 2010 Cheers MonkeyArmada. I'll add you when I go on this evening, perhaps see you around in the smokey chaos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armchair General Posted February 12, 2010 I'm definitely up for (and in fact need) some friendly squad member action to help me work out exactly what the fuck all the shooting and dying is about. I'm online as Armchair General Andy (back from holiday, miss me?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 13, 2010 Battlethumbs: Idle Company Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted February 13, 2010 I played a bit of the beta this morning. Needless to say it was an overwhelming experience. I haven't played a battlefield game in ages. I had no idea what I was doing with all the chaos, except getting killed a dozen times. I would very much like to experience the beta from thumbs perspective, before I go ahead buy the game. I am hoping that we can get together and get a game going soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armchair General Posted February 17, 2010 It's settled then.....Battlefield Bad Company it is....? Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeyarmada Posted February 18, 2010 +1 I'll play... we need to sort out a 'clan' tag, because war is serious biddiness:gaming: S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted February 18, 2010 It's settled then.....Battlefield Bad Company it is....?Andy Battlethumbs: Idle Company THIS. I still haven't preordered. I don't know if I will. But I might buy it later when it comes out. As for clan tags, I thought we settled on "IT" for Idle Thumbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted February 18, 2010 Hmm, I'd love to join you with this. Dunno how it would run on my 'puter though. Also I can't afford it now. I've been playing the demo on PS3 and doing surprisingly well in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 18, 2010 +1 I'll play...we need to sort out a 'clan' tag, because war is serious biddiness:gaming: S. I went with 'Thumb'. We are an army of battlethumbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted February 18, 2010 I went with 'Thumb'. We are an army of battlethumbs. I'm going with tup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armchair General Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) I went with 'Thumb'. We are an army of battlethumbs. Our small number and great skills surely seperates us from the cannon fodder. We are an elite fighting force...like the Goonies, but older. Andy PS. I was commenting on the 'army' bit. I like Battlethumbs: Idle company:tup: Edited February 18, 2010 by Armchair General Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
