The Battle of Britain Releases Tomorrow

woodburner · 07-10-2003, 09:49 PM

Just saw this. hehehehe
http://www.bfcentral.com/

420 · 07-10-2003, 09:52 PM

Excellent. This is gonna rock. Get this on the BFnation server 24/7

-WOODY- · 07-10-2003, 09:54 PM

I just wonder how exactly the radar will work. If there has to be someone inside of it for it work, and/or will it show all the enemy planes in the allied minimap.

woodburner · 07-10-2003, 09:58 PM

This is from EA.

England's Darkest Hour, Your Finest Moment
Great Britain’s mighty empire is on the brink of collapse as wave after wave of German Luftwaffe bombing raids take their toll on the coast of England. The Axis goal is to soften British defenses in preparation for an eventual, all-out invasion. Only the brave men of the Royal Air Force stand in the way.

In the new Battle of Britain map for Battlefield 1942, the Germans must disable the Royal Air Force's (RAF) four coastal radar towers as well as the Harwich Weapons Factory. Protected by several anti-aircraft batteries, the factory will be no easy target for the Luftwaffe. If the British can defend the objectives until the German tickets run out, they can wrest victory from the jaws of defeat.

To make it more interesting, The Battle of Britain map brings two powerful new weapons to the fray. Players on the German side can unleash the devastating attack of the Junkers Ju88 (see image), a heavy bomber used in every theater of WWII. This versatile aircraft holds a crew of four, one pilot/bomber and three gunners, making it a formidable force in the air. Balancing the odds, the British get the all-new Radar Tower (see image) to help counter this attack. When you enter a radar tower, your game map includes a radar sweep that detects any vehicle above the radar. But be wary -- the radar does not sweep the skies below the tower, creating a significant gap through which German bombers can make a stealthy approach.

yetix · 07-10-2003, 10:01 PM

thanks woodburner, keep the news coming.
gonna have to get you a "BFN correspondent's badge" or something.

BPP · 07-10-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yetix

thanks woodburner, keep the news coming.
gonna have to get you a "BFN correspondent's badge" or something.

How about BFN embedded journalist?

Thx for the update Woodburner!

woodburner · 07-10-2003, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys.

A little more to know.

NOTE: THIS MAP WILL ONLY WORK WITH PATCH 1.4 INSTALLED. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PATCHED YOUR GAME WITH 1.4, THE MAP WILL NOT BE PLAYABLE.

Bort · 07-10-2003, 11:03 PM

Yea we will up it to our server once its on the new box and restored to working condition.

Beyond_Valor · 07-10-2003, 11:59 PM

Hhmmm sounds like its AXIS airpower vs. ALLIE flak guns, cool more AAA practice.... can't wait!

Move over Coral Sea here comes somthing leaner

The Diceman · 07-11-2003, 12:01 AM

So, guess we still don't know if RtR is required to play the map.

EcLipSe · 07-11-2003, 12:03 AM

I love Dogfight maps!!!I can't wait to take off the run way in a spitfire with aa shells blowin up around me while i fly above the bombers and dive down for the kill taking out the gunners and pilots before they get a chance to bomb the island.....

sorry got carried away

urseus · 07-11-2003, 12:05 AM

Lookin good. I hope aussie servers put it on.

melee · 07-11-2003, 12:58 AM

oh who was it that first brought you news about Bob? who posted the info first. who got your hopes up just so you could be shot down. anyway can't wait for this map.

urseus · 07-11-2003, 01:16 AM

Nones ever in the BFN server when i look in there. When do you guys play?

CJMello63 · 07-11-2003, 01:41 AM

Try our server Urs.

urseus · 07-11-2003, 01:43 AM

You just want to beat me with my 8 trillion ping.

maverick514 · 07-11-2003, 02:34 AM

I wish the more ping you had, the better the score you had. Yay! A JU-88! woo hoo! I love those things, Germany's biggest bomber (haha only 2 engines, stupid hitler). It should be hard for both sides.

thunder_or_fd · 07-11-2003, 03:47 AM

only bad thing is axis will just drive planes over and parachute over the english territory - they should make it so on this map .. u cant exit a plane even if its got 1 bar left -- that way its sure to be an aa vS air map

[BFN]Walmart Security · 07-11-2003, 03:57 AM

thats awesome cant wait to give it a go! whats the BFN server again?

Bort · 07-11-2003, 03:26 PM

The BFN server is down atm, were getting another machine shortly for it (and files).

07-10-2003, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
woodburner Sergeant Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 429	The Battle of Britain Releases Tomorrow Just saw this. hehehehe http://www.bfcentral.com/

07-10-2003, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
420 General Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,607	Excellent. This is gonna rock. Get this on the BFnation server 24/7 __________________ "Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." Kristian Wilson, Nintendo Inc, 1989

07-10-2003, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
yetix Major Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bob's Panzer Garage, BFE Arkansas Posts: 3,191	thanks woodburner, keep the news coming. gonna have to get you a "BFN correspondent's badge" or something. __________________

07-10-2003, 11:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bort Captain Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 202, Chocolate City Posts: 2,004	Yea we will up it to our server once its on the new box and restored to working condition. __________________

07-11-2003, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Diceman Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Error404-could not be retrieved Posts: 1,272	So, guess we still don't know if RtR is required to play the map. __________________

07-10-2003, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
-WOODY- First Lieutenant Join Date: May 2002 Location: home of the Indy 500 baby! Posts: 1,692	I just wonder how exactly the radar will work. If there has to be someone inside of it for it work, and/or will it show all the enemy planes in the allied minimap.

07-10-2003, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
woodburner Sergeant Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 429	This is from EA. England's Darkest Hour, Your Finest Moment Great Britain’s mighty empire is on the brink of collapse as wave after wave of German Luftwaffe bombing raids take their toll on the coast of England. The Axis goal is to soften British defenses in preparation for an eventual, all-out invasion. Only the brave men of the Royal Air Force stand in the way. In the new Battle of Britain map for Battlefield 1942, the Germans must disable the Royal Air Force's (RAF) four coastal radar towers as well as the Harwich Weapons Factory. Protected by several anti-aircraft batteries, the factory will be no easy target for the Luftwaffe. If the British can defend the objectives until the German tickets run out, they can wrest victory from the jaws of defeat. To make it more interesting, The Battle of Britain map brings two powerful new weapons to the fray. Players on the German side can unleash the devastating attack of the Junkers Ju88 (see image), a heavy bomber used in every theater of WWII. This versatile aircraft holds a crew of four, one pilot/bomber and three gunners, making it a formidable force in the air. Balancing the odds, the British get the all-new Radar Tower (see image) to help counter this attack. When you enter a radar tower, your game map includes a radar sweep that detects any vehicle above the radar. But be wary -- the radar does not sweep the skies below the tower, creating a significant gap through which German bombers can make a stealthy approach.

07-10-2003, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
woodburner Sergeant Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 429	Thanks guys. A little more to know. NOTE: THIS MAP WILL ONLY WORK WITH PATCH 1.4 INSTALLED. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PATCHED YOUR GAME WITH 1.4, THE MAP WILL NOT BE PLAYABLE.

07-10-2003, 11:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Beyond_Valor Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 1,090	Hhmmm sounds like its AXIS airpower vs. ALLIE flak guns, cool more AAA practice.... can't wait! Move over Coral Sea here comes somthing leaner

07-11-2003, 12:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
EcLipSe Private 1st Class Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 140	I love Dogfight maps!!!I can't wait to take off the run way in a spitfire with aa shells blowin up around me while i fly above the bombers and dive down for the kill taking out the gunners and pilots before they get a chance to bomb the island..... sorry got carried away __________________ £cLiP≤£

07-11-2003, 12:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	Lookin good. I hope aussie servers put it on. __________________

07-11-2003, 01:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	Nones ever in the BFN server when i look in there. When do you guys play? __________________

07-11-2003, 01:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
CJMello63 Major Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raynham, MA Posts: 3,803	Try our server Urs. __________________

07-11-2003, 01:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	You just want to beat me with my 8 trillion ping. __________________

07-11-2003, 02:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
maverick514 Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: People's Republic of MA Posts: 6,061	I wish the more ping you had, the better the score you had. Yay! A JU-88! woo hoo! I love those things, Germany's biggest bomber (haha only 2 engines, stupid hitler). It should be hard for both sides. __________________

07-11-2003, 03:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
thunder_or_fd Master Sergeant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 525	only bad thing is axis will just drive planes over and parachute over the english territory - they should make it so on this map .. u cant exit a plane even if its got 1 bar left -- that way its sure to be an aa vS air map __________________

07-11-2003, 03:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
[BFN]Walmart Security Captain Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,683	thats awesome cant wait to give it a go! whats the BFN server again? __________________ Designer - Pandemic Studios http://alizandi.com/

07-11-2003, 03:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bort Captain Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 202, Chocolate City Posts: 2,004	The BFN server is down atm, were getting another machine shortly for it (and files). __________________