Battlefield: Bad Company 2 FAQ - Page 3

03-02-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Freyar

Nelson Bay and Laguna Alta seem to be activated properly.

ty for the info...

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xtali

ty for the info...

No problem. I'm mildly concerned about the PBSVC_BC2.exe problem... do we have more information on that yet?

Smaxx · 03-02-2010, 01:01 PM

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n4_disp.dll is commonly associated with nVidia drivers.

As people might compare the file name 1:1 - the correct file name is "nv4_disp.dll" as far as I remember.

PBSVC_BC2.exe: If it fails during install, people can still try to run it from the install folder ([steamdir]\steamapps\common\battlefield bad company 2\install\PunkBuster\pbsvc_bc2.exe).

Can't install/start retail yet but at least the punkbuster setup from beta took several seconds (one minute or more?) to run, test, etc.

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 01:07 PM

Some people have reported canceling and retrying the SVC setup manages to force it through.

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 01:18 PM

New Potential Problems:

Undocumented Crashes
Flickering Colors
PBSVC

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 02:16 PM

Minor Bump from page 8

03-02-2010, 03:13 PM

would my computer be able to run the game with these?
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory:
4094MB RAM (i can add to 6gb if its not enough)
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2
thx for the help

omnithrope · 03-02-2010, 03:18 PM

Can anyone post recommended FOV values for 16:10 and 16:9 monitors; just what you think looks best on your rig.

Lethal_Sting · 03-02-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohseven1

would my computer be able to run the game with these?
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory:
4094MB RAM (i can add to 6gb if its not enough)
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2
thx for the help

CPU should be great, I'm just worried about your video card. It would be considered "low-end" compared to other cards of that series.

Frankly I'm not sure what kind of performance you can expect, but I would warn not to anticipate uber quality settings.

@Freyar...
Have they [ DICE ] implemented a way to change DX version within game or is it still something to change via config file? Think that would be something worth mentioning in your guide.

canoners · 03-02-2010, 03:25 PM

What is the VIP code?

Is it the same as the multiplayer unlocks code?

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 03:27 PM

My understanding is that the only way to change the DX mode is via the CFG file. The VIP code, I'm not completely sure. Could be the retail key.

Smaxx · 03-02-2010, 03:33 PM

From what I've read the VIP code(s?) is an additional code included in retail copies to unlock the day 1 patch map files (and two maps following later).

Not sure if you need them on steam. I don't think so as your copy is bound to one account anyway (so you can't resell the full game which they want to discourage with those codes).

Freyar · 03-02-2010, 05:20 PM

Added information regarding PBSVC_BC2.exe and server kicks.

03-02-2010, 07:02 PM

Can anyone tell me why I get the error "Battlefield Bad Company 2 has stopped working" with the details saying its an APPCRASH? It happens RIGHT after saying "Preparing to Launch...." and won't even open the game goes straight to that error. Can someone help with that? Anyone ever seen it? I verified game files, did all the work arounds but nothing helped. I ended up deleting local files and re-downloading as I type this.....

XRsyst · 03-02-2010, 07:29 PM

Freyar, as far as FAQs go I think most people would be interested to know:
* how to adjust FoV
* how to force the game to DX9 for level load times
* how to turn off bloom
* how to turn off head-bob (or if it's possible)
* how to disable intro videos

Cheers

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03-02-2010, 01:07 PM	#34
Freyar Join Date: Jul 2006 Reputation: 1413 Posts: 16,456	Some people have reported canceling and retrying the SVC setup manages to force it through.

03-02-2010, 01:18 PM	#35
Freyar Join Date: Jul 2006 Reputation: 1413 Posts: 16,456	New Potential Problems: Undocumented Crashes Flickering Colors PBSVC

03-02-2010, 02:16 PM	#36
Freyar Join Date: Jul 2006 Reputation: 1413 Posts: 16,456	Minor Bump from page 8

03-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#37
ohseven1 Guest Posts: n/a	would my computer be able to run the game with these? Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz Memory: 4094MB RAM (i can add to 6gb if its not enough) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 thx for the help

03-02-2010, 03:18 PM	#38
omnithrope Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 42 Posts: 817	Can anyone post recommended FOV values for 16:10 and 16:9 monitors; just what you think looks best on your rig.

03-02-2010, 03:25 PM	#40
canoners Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 8 Posts: 74	What is the VIP code? Is it the same as the multiplayer unlocks code?

03-02-2010, 03:27 PM	#41
Freyar Join Date: Jul 2006 Reputation: 1413 Posts: 16,456	My understanding is that the only way to change the DX mode is via the CFG file. The VIP code, I'm not completely sure. Could be the retail key.

03-02-2010, 03:33 PM	#42
Smaxx Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 57 Posts: 370	From what I've read the VIP code(s?) is an additional code included in retail copies to unlock the day 1 patch map files (and two maps following later). Not sure if you need them on steam. I don't think so as your copy is bound to one account anyway (so you can't resell the full game which they want to discourage with those codes).

03-02-2010, 05:20 PM	#43
Freyar Join Date: Jul 2006 Reputation: 1413 Posts: 16,456	Added information regarding PBSVC_BC2.exe and server kicks.

03-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#44
dubcity Guest Posts: n/a	Can anyone tell me why I get the error "Battlefield Bad Company 2 has stopped working" with the details saying its an APPCRASH? It happens RIGHT after saying "Preparing to Launch...." and won't even open the game goes straight to that error. Can someone help with that? Anyone ever seen it? I verified game files, did all the work arounds but nothing helped. I ended up deleting local files and re-downloading as I type this.....

03-02-2010, 07:29 PM	#45
XRsyst Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 35	Freyar, as far as FAQs go I think most people would be interested to know: * how to adjust FoV * how to force the game to DX9 for level load times * how to turn off bloom * how to turn off head-bob (or if it's possible) * how to disable intro videos Cheers