Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Online FAQ
Those of us that have been on this particular forum for a long time have seen a trend with the questions that are being asked by newcomers to the game. I thought that I would try to help these players by creating this FAQ so that they could have some questions answered quickly and also understand some of the jargon that they see being tossed around by the "veterans." Hope this helps and please feel free to elaborate if needed.
FAQ:
Is this game really worth the money?
Only you will be able to answer that question. You can take advice from friends, but it will be your experience that makes it or breaks it. You can rent it or download it from Xbox LIVE’s Marketplace.
The demo contains only 1 board (BridgeTooFar) and allows you to play only 2 sessions. After that, you have to log out and back in to be able to play it again.
What does PPH stand for?
PPH stands for Points per Hour. It is the average point count that you have scored in your “career.”
How can I join a friend’s game?
You have to start the game and go into the Xbox LIVE portion of the game. After you have done this, press the round X button on the controller to open up a blade menu. Choose “Friends” and scroll down to the friend with which you would like to play. Press “A” and then choose “Join Session in Progress.”
How do I open my parachute?
As you are falling, press "Y" to open your parachute. If you are ejecting from a helicopter to get on top of a building, it is recommended that you open and close your parachute a few times so that you fall faster (do this by pressing "Y"). This helps you from becoming a target by an enemy sniper.
How do I talk to teammates?
Press and hold "X" when you want to talk to teammates. Be careful when you are in enemy territory, however. If an enemy is close by, they will be able to hear what you say. If you are close by an enemy and they are talking, you will see a red microphone appear in the upper right corner of your screen and you will also hear what they are saying.
How do I create a clan?
Get into the main menu in the Xbox LIVE portion of the game. Go to where it says "My Clan." It will give you the option to create a clan (assuming you are not presently in a clan). You can name it pretty much anything that you want to. You can then send Clan Invite to friends and other people that you have met in-game. You can assign co-leaders that can set up matches in your absence.
How can I join an existing clan?
One of two ways is possible. 1) Send a Clan Join Request. You can do this by going to the Clan menu, find the clan that you want to join, and selecting Request to Join Clan. 2) Contact the leader of that particular clan (assuming you know who it is). You can also contact a co-leader as well. Both ways may require a "try out" to see if you are up to par with that particular clan.
How do I start clan matches?
Once you are in your clan menu, choose "Ready My Clan." You are now available to be challenged by other clans and challenge in return. You can decide what map to play when you are creating a clan match and also how many people are allowed per team.
How can I view my stats?
Enter the Xbox LIVE portion of the game and choose "View Stats," then choose "Personal Stats," and then "Personal Stats" again. You can also view the leader boards (the top 10 of every category), centered "boards" (where you can view how you stack up against others), and friends "boards" (where you see how your friends compare to one another.
You can also see how far you are from the next rank by choosing “View Stats” and then “Ranks.” This gives you a good idea on how much work you have in front of you until you get to that next “level.”
What is lag?
Lag is something that has to do mainly with the EA servers. Typically, players experience stuttering play or quick deaths at the hands of the enemy. It is recommended that you leave that particular server and try another. If you continue to have issues, try signing out of the EA servers and signing back in.
What is "quick-switching"?
Quick-switching is available only for the Sniper and Engineer kits (the ones with slow pump times - China, MEC). This is how it works: After a shot is fired, the weapon is changed to another weapon and then back again quickly. This gets rid of the reload time and allows the weapon to be fired rapidly. Some consider it a skill, others consider it a glitch. You be the judge.
What is "wall-glitching"?
What is "worm-glitching"?
Worm-glitching is when a player repeatedly pulls the left trigger when in combat. This causes the player to fall to the ground and immediately return to his feet. This makes it hard to kill this player because you cannot get an accurate aim on him/her. This is also considered to be a cheat by most players.
What is a "heli-camper"?
A heli-camper is someone who does nothing but wait by the helicopter pad for the helicopter to respawn so that they can take it.
What is a team killer?
A team killer is a player that kills his/her own teammates. There are accidental kills (running someone over, shooting a teammate in a battle for a flag, etc.), but be careful of TKs. If you experience a TK, press the back button on your controller, highlight the team killers name, press "A," and choose "Vote to Kick." It is recommended that you tell the other people on your team so that they are all aware of what is going on and then they can also choose to kick the player as well.
What is “boosting”?
Boosting is when a player has friends help him/her get medals/kills/points. It is frowned upon, but many people have done it; especially to get the harder medals (Mortar, Medic, etc.).
Will there be new content available for download (new maps, weapons, etc.)?
The chances aren’t good for this. This game has been out for nearly a year now and has not seen any improvements. With the new Battlefield coming out shortly, it is unlikely that new content will be available for download.
What is the new Battlefield called?
How do I destroy an enemy tank?
Well, there are a few different ways that this can be accomplished:
You can use 2-3 c4s from the Spec Ops kit. Press “B” to put down multiple sticks. Usually you want to do it on the back of the tank so the enemy doesn’t see you coming. Another good idea with the Spec Ops kit is to throw 2-3 c4s on the front of a Jeep, head towards a tank, and bail out when you are about 10 or so feet from it. Let the Jeep roll into the tank and then press the detonator in your hand to destroy the tank.
If you are playing as an Engineer, you can use your rockets to destroy the tank. Keep in mind that it usually takes 2-3 rockets to destroy the tank and by that time, he/she may know where you are hiding so use at least a little stealth!! If you are close range, you can place a land mine next to the tank, back up, and then shoot a rocket at the land mine. This will effectively destroy the tank quickly. You can also place landmines around flags to help protect from tanks and Jeeps.
When you play as a Sniper, you can use the Laser Target. Choose the weapon and line the dot up on the tank. Press and hold the right trigger until it locks. This will cause a rocket to drop down and destroy the target. One thing that I learned and can be quite effective is to hold down the trigger until it *almost* locks on and let go before it does. The enemy in the tank will bail out to avoid the missile and you can pick them off with the rifle you have in your kit.
Grenades are next to useless against a fully armored tank, but they can be a great distraction if you see a teammate going up for the kill. Just be careful that you don’t accidentally kill your teammate!
If you are an Engineer, a good technique for going 1-on-1 versus another tank: Always enter a tank with your rocket launcher armed. If approaching another 120, get the first shot off, reload and get the second shot off, then exit the tank quickly and launch the rocket. Don't exit the tank too early and let your opponent's 2nd shot kill you. Trick is to take the two shots and then destroy them with your rocket (while they are reloading for their third shot).
Then hopefully, you have enough time to repair your own tank with the torch welder. Better to have an engineer with you riding up top. He can do the repairs for you (and he earns points). Many don't realize this, but the machine gunner in a 120mm gets the big points for neutralizing and capturing flags.