Complex indeed, certainly a lot more to this than you would imagine with a quick first impression.
Thanks for the info on the best kit unlocks.
Not to start another thread-
EA on the next patch, and after that info on Tactical Gamer’s input. Looks as if new maps are created or at least influenced by usergroups
BF1942 Wake Island is a favourite- with a clear “The big thing at the end” objective 
Infantry-only maps sounds good
Q. What new content will we see in Battlefield 2142 Update 1.50?
A. As well as a number of bug fixes and tweaks based on community feedback we are going to be releasing two new maps created by community members. Wake Island makes its return to Battlefield PC thanks to the guys at Sir. Community and a map which you may have heard of called Anzio will be appearing with a name change as Operation Shingle created by Jason Brice. We are also bringing a No Vehicles option to a number of 2142 maps for those players who want to fight it out on foot as well as allowing you to access 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions for those widescreen monitors. We also heard your cries for movement in pods to be re-introduced on transport ship escape pods so we have been working on giving that back to you while still limiting pod surfing use.
Q. How did you select the community maps to include in Update 1.50?
A. Both maps we decided to include in Update 1.50 were selected from a wide choice of maps that are out there in the community, it was felt they brought something new to Battlefield 2142 and although some of you will have seen them before in previous forms, they have now been updated and are new maps to Battlefield 2142. Both groups have worked closely with DICE Live and have gone through extensive testing to get the best balance and Battlefield experience from the maps. Wake Island 2142 also holds a little twist to the way Conquest game mode is usually played so watch out for that.
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TG admin
We were fortunate enough to be approached by the Sir. community and were part of the official development and testing of wake island. Many of the changes to Wake were due to TG and our tactical nature. They had an awesome concept, TG just made it tactical. It was an awesome experience to be a part of something as awesome as a map that the entire world is going to have a chance to play and TG members get to say they helped design it!!Sir. chap replies
The Sir. Community has a large enough distribution infrastructure that we could probably rival EA at this point. However, we cannot RANK the map by ourselves. That’s where DICE comes in.
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Next patch looks interesting.
Got 2142 installed down here and runs ok on low settings however having issues with connectivity currently as you may have seen from recent IL2 SE sorties, ping up and down like a yoyo.
In 2142 im getting constant ‘connection problem’ messages and warping so unplayable unless i can get this sorted.
So at the moment will only be on weekends back home.
No worries JR, that’s what I like about the game - it’s fairly easy to get into a team so hardly any hanging around for backup
Your problem might be coincidental, the EA servers are giving trouble I’ve had some can’t-connect and some server-down annoyances. Tuesdays are the day that EA has notified server maintenance btw
recent IL2 SE sorties, ping up and down like a yoyo
Ah a machine thing then, bad luck mate yes I saw your large ping on Monday as the actress…
I can’t get to SimHQ at work for some reason so in the interim I’ve picked up some movies for our entertainment
sir Community movie (they had input to the new upcoming maps)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMqQ6b6j6A&feature=related
2142 Highway Tampa Tank Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-jxLJ7OBpU&feature=related
Highway Tampa (Battlefield Vietnam I think, but I like the ride in the gunship it’s like Armed Assault)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOMKSpnyVsA&feature=related
BF2142 Squad VOIP Teamwork 7 “Infantry Scanner”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WErsGO7QHOY&feature=related
BF2142 Squad VOIP Teamwork 12 - “Learn TG”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWGBD_gZKM&feature=related
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Woohoo I made Sergeant tonight, got the “Congratulations soldier…” speech from Max Payne’s brother on being promoted in the field
It’s absolutely daft but it’s fun 
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Player stats, pop your nickname (callsign) in there
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Nearly to Lance Corporal Silver
Didnt get to play last weekend due to practicing for a new GTR2 league im in.
I think im in the middle here.
recently started being the commander, i just luv calling in the arty and pumelling them, its a good way to bump your score as well.
Yes I ran past you on the TG server the other night Meako. You’re supposed to hide mate not lie out in the open eating your picnic I was so tempted to strap a pack of C4 on to your backpack but I was on your side
Same yep I love calling in an arty pummelation “Have some”
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