Do you want BFTV?

Smartass · 05-26-2004, 01:07 PM

We are trying to let everybody know that Battlefield 1942 is not HISTORY! We want EA to try to work on a new patch where we have cool new features like:

1. BF TV: Add a feature that would make it possible to watch matches. In that way you would be able to watch clanwars in first person view, without actually being on the server. Like HLTV in the Counter-Strike community.

2. Demo recording.

3. Random Skies / Clouds (against pixel shooting tactics).

4. Fix bugs.

Sign up for this petition right here: http://www.so-fragged.com/bftv/
And spread the word!

grim reaper · 05-26-2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smartass

We are trying to let everybody know that Battlefield 1942 is not HISTORY! We want EA to try to work on a new patch where we have cool new features like:

1. BF TV: Add a feature that would make it possible to watch matches. In that way you would be able to watch clanwars in first person view, without actually being on the server. Like HLTV in the Counter-Strike community.

2. Demo recording.

3. Random Skies / Clouds (against pixel shooting tactics).

4. Fix bugs.

Sign up for this petition right here: http://www.so-fragged.com/bftv/
And spread the word!

1. its called free cam
2. its called fraps
4. what bugs?

yetix · 05-26-2004, 04:01 PM

sounds great, wish you all the sincerest luck getting anything from EA.
signed it nonetheless

RVtiss · 05-26-2004, 06:30 PM

Grim,

Smartass is speaking of something like HLTV for counter-strike. Although your curt reply was funny, I just don't think 15 guys using freecam during a match would be very good for gameplay. That's why you would implement a "BFTV" server or proggie. Good idea on the random sky thing. I'll sign the petition since Yetix signed it and to simply make EA support the game longer.

grim reaper · 05-26-2004, 06:41 PM

cant realy see how free cam would slow the server, but still what bugs.

pretty skies are nice but you think EA ar going to do anything about it at all.

RVtiss · 05-26-2004, 07:00 PM

Ok, I'll explain it. The BFTV idea mainly applies towards OGL or similar matches. Here are a couple things to think about.

First, 12 on 12 match, plus 10 people that want to watch the match. With me? Ok, that's a 34 player load on the server. We can all agree that if the server is a max 34 player server, it will more than likely run better when only 24 ppl are on it than the 34. That's the first point.

The second point is, spectators (free cam) will always bring suspicion of spying and relaying info via team chat. A broadcast server that is merely linked to the match server will:

a) not use additional bandwidth (nominal if any)

b) Will allow anyone to watch, public included. Most matches are PW'd
Remember, some of these matches are big enough to some people to be broadcast on BF radio.

c) Could incorporate some more advance features like HLTV such as different views, map plotting etc etc.

Just food for thought man!

Mad Monk · 05-26-2004, 07:01 PM

What the hell, I signed it. :/

It'll be interesting to see if anything happens because of this petition.

Caslon · 05-27-2004, 07:00 AM

General Buck Turdgenson in movie Dr. Strangelove.

"..they can see the big board!"

RVtiss · 05-27-2004, 05:51 PM

lol, nice Cas. Ya, it's more an experiment than anything. I wonder if EA really cares about the BF42 community still, or if they have soent their profit and moved on.

The Master · 05-27-2004, 07:46 PM

I dont think they ll add it to old BF, but maybe they take it into BF2

Grayhawk · 05-31-2004, 06:45 AM

Not to sound negative, but have any of these patitions EVER been successful? I personaly have never seen a patition make it through.

05-26-2004, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smartass Private Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 2	Do you want BFTV? We are trying to let everybody know that Battlefield 1942 is not HISTORY! We want EA to try to work on a new patch where we have cool new features like: 1. BF TV: Add a feature that would make it possible to watch matches. In that way you would be able to watch clanwars in first person view, without actually being on the server. Like HLTV in the Counter-Strike community. 2. Demo recording. 3. Random Skies / Clouds (against pixel shooting tactics). 4. Fix bugs. Sign up for this petition right here: http://www.so-fragged.com/bftv/ And spread the word! __________________ #pixel.bf @ quakenet.org

05-26-2004, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
yetix Major Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bob's Panzer Garage, BFE Arkansas Posts: 3,191	sounds great, wish you all the sincerest luck getting anything from EA. signed it nonetheless __________________

05-26-2004, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,045	What the hell, I signed it. :/ It'll be interesting to see if anything happens because of this petition. __________________

05-27-2004, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Master First Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,700	I dont think they ll add it to old BF, but maybe they take it into BF2 __________________

05-31-2004, 06:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Grayhawk First Sergeant Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 553	Not to sound negative, but have any of these patitions EVER been successful? I personaly have never seen a patition make it through. __________________ \"I hate hippies, they say they want peace in the world, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad.\"

05-26-2004, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
RVtiss Sergeant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 393	Grim, Smartass is speaking of something like HLTV for counter-strike. Although your curt reply was funny, I just don't think 15 guys using freecam during a match would be very good for gameplay. That's why you would implement a "BFTV" server or proggie. Good idea on the random sky thing. I'll sign the petition since Yetix signed it and to simply make EA support the game longer.

05-26-2004, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
grim reaper Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 7,256	cant realy see how free cam would slow the server, but still what bugs. pretty skies are nice but you think EA ar going to do anything about it at all.

05-26-2004, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
RVtiss Sergeant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 393	Ok, I'll explain it. The BFTV idea mainly applies towards OGL or similar matches. Here are a couple things to think about. First, 12 on 12 match, plus 10 people that want to watch the match. With me? Ok, that's a 34 player load on the server. We can all agree that if the server is a max 34 player server, it will more than likely run better when only 24 ppl are on it than the 34. That's the first point. The second point is, spectators (free cam) will always bring suspicion of spying and relaying info via team chat. A broadcast server that is merely linked to the match server will: a) not use additional bandwidth (nominal if any) b) Will allow anyone to watch, public included. Most matches are PW'd Remember, some of these matches are big enough to some people to be broadcast on BF radio. c) Could incorporate some more advance features like HLTV such as different views, map plotting etc etc. Just food for thought man!

05-27-2004, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,850	General Buck Turdgenson in movie Dr. Strangelove. "..they can see the big board!"

05-27-2004, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
RVtiss Sergeant Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 393	lol, nice Cas. Ya, it's more an experiment than anything. I wonder if EA really cares about the BF42 community still, or if they have soent their profit and moved on.