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[@BF2142]: Hello and welcome to tonight's devchat with DiCE, who have kindly given some time to come on QuakeNet and talk to us about their upcoming release Battlefield 2142.
[@BF2142]: For the duration of the chat the channel will be moderated to allow questions to be answered. If you have a question, please wait until the introductions from DiCE are complete and /msg BF2142 with your question.
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[@BF2142]: Without further delay, QuakeNet is pleased to introduce the DiCE development team who will now give their introductions, followed by the answering of the top 20 questions.
[@BF2142]: Hi everyone
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO here
[@BF2142]: I was vehicles-gameplay designer for 2142 and I worked on most BF games in the past in some capacity, most recently vehicles tweaking for BF2 as well.
[@[DICE]LexLuther]: Hi, my name is Gordon Van Dyke a.k.a. LexLuther. I was hired by DICE from the Mod community to work on BF2142. I assisted Patrick on vehicles and now lead the Patch team for BF2142.
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[@[DICE]Demize99]: Hey, I'm Demize99, I am the soldier weapon designer for 2142. I came to 2142 from the mod community and I worked before on Point Of Existence mod for BF:Vietnam.
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[@BF2142]: Thanks for coming guys, and now onto the question and answers part of the chat, you can ask your question by /msg BF2142 [question here]
[@BF2142]: nik|o asked: Love the demo guys, when will the connection problem be fixed also i am not able to play thru my router so im using my modem will that be fixed in full game?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answered: The connection issue a high priorty and is being fixed and improved as we type.
[@BF2142]: ArcticFox asked: at the minute when the titan is being attacked most servers ive been on people run about like headless chickens and dont actually defend the titan, will you include a way to force some of the team to spawn on the titan to help defend?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Battlefield has always been about the sandbox gameplay, letting the player do what he wants, when he wants.
[@BF2142]: Icewolf asked: How many people work on the Battlefield game?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The 2142 team was about 65-70 people. BF2 had more than 90 I think. This is only the development team here in Stockholm, there are hundreds of other people around the world who help us ship the games as well.
[@BF2142]: Pride asked: Will there be more maps or gamemodes in BF2142 than in BF2?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: BF2142 features 2 game modes, Conquest and the all new Titans game mode. It ships with 10 maps. You can try out both game modes in the Demo via EA Downloader and other sites.
[@BF2142]: koku- asked: Is this battletoads?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I loved that game...
[@BF2142]: mccarf asked: YOU ALRIGHT SON
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: OOHH YEAAH
[@BF2142]: Tuqui-tuqui asked: Guys, the demo is a hit. But this question comes from the server admins community. What tools are you allowing the admins for server control? Admins in BF2 had to rely on tools from third parties because BF2 lacked them
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: there will be a version of BFcc on release
[@BF2142]: Aqwis asked: Do any of you guys play WoW? In case you do, what classes?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Yeah, I have a level 60 Hunter and a level 60 priest.
[@BF2142]: I'm a 60 hunter w/ epix, but my guild seems to be breaking apart...
[@BF2142]: Thanatos asked: BF2 had stupidly long load times and it's integration with punk buster was less than sucsessful. Will this be improved in 2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: We always work to better these areas and feel that was done in BF2142
[@BF2142]: hyo asked: ok well.. why is it, that the medic and the assault soldier are combined in one?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The goal of combining classes in 2142 was to have 4 really strong classes. Feedback from BF2 players indicated that kits like Assault and Engineer were weak, so we combined them with similar classes. The new kit customization system allows even more customization, so you can pick and chose which equipment you want as you rank up.
[@BF2142]: [bfg]Apo asked: Hi. Will you deliver in future Patches some new Maps/Vehicles & Weapons? (something like bocage2143)
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Possibly
[@BF2142]: mcr asked: Will there be a release of BF2142 on xbox360? in case, when?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: No plans on that, but anything is possible.
[@BF2142]: NRdev_Tobby asked: is there any advantage for us to make a mod to the new 2142 compare to bf2? or will a mod made for bf2 work out of the box on 2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: There's alot of new features in the 2142 engine to aid modders. We're already working with mod teams to help them convert mods from BF2 to 2142, and its a pretty painless process.
[@BF2142]: Please note that there are currently about 2 questions a second, so if you could be patient after asking your question as our guests are a tad swamped, thank you
[@BF2142]: Z1L0 asked: Why go in the future with battlefield? I think the succes of battlefield lies in the realistic side of the game (all the things in battlefield do exist in real life), so why go futuristic?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Going into the future allows us to do alot of fun things that aren't realistic in a current day setting. For example, Hover Tanks, Titans, Battlewalkers, and Machine Guns that get more accurate as you shoot.
[@BF2142]: hAS023sDS32 asked: will you send me the bf2142 game for free when it's released? =)
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Sure, but there is a registration fee of about $50 USD. ;-)
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[@BF2142]: unska asked: I'm not sure if I'm allowed to message you yet but here goes my question: Will this game run on Dell XPS m1710? Specs: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB), Up to 4GB1 of Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 memory, 512MB NVIDIATM GeForceTM Go 7900 GTX Graphics Card.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: No, but if you send me your system I'll send you mine that it does work on. ;-)
[@BF2142]: Sinister asked: while creating Battlefield 2142 and especially the Titan mode, were you inspired by the MMO Planetside?... and do you think a new MMO Shooter (perhaps even in the BF universe) could be viable?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We get inspired by alot of games as we developed 2142. And yes, a few of us have played Planetside.
[@BF2142]: Saturdaymakkara asked: What kind of vehicles will we be seeing in the game?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The vehicle classes we have are basically these : Light Fast Jeep, APC w/ Launch Pods, Tank, BattleWalker, Attack Gunship, Transport Ship, Stationary Railgun and Stationary Anti-Aircraft turret. Theres also the Titan's which are more like floating aircraft carriers, which have a bunch of mounted weapons and pod launchers as well.
[@BF2142]: dbj^afk asked: will there be a single player demo for bf2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: No, but nothing is impossible
[@BF2142]: Moffia asked: Hello. Can you confirm CTF, as seen on this link: http://video.google.nl/videoplay?doc...95368&q=Bf2142
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The BF mod community has come up with lots of great ideas. Mach10 from the PoE team crafted that CTF mod and he has been a great help to several Mod teams.
[@BF2142]: terminus82est asked: Why is the walker so much more powerful and durable than the tank in that demo? Wich vehicle (if not the tank) is supposed to counter them on the land? Or are they to be the untouched king on the surface?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The mechs actually have a great disadvantage at range. If you are in a tank, stay far from the mech and use zoom to lob shells at them. They ca
[@BF2142]: Please try to send 1 question to BF2142 at a time, it helps us in answering them.
[@BF2142]: The mech can't counter an attacking tank at distance very well, so the tank has the advantage. Neither of these vehicles are the king of land combat, they both have advantaged and disadvantages towards eachother.
[@BF2142]: Kuroneko asked: Hi, love the demo. How many women are working on the BF2142 project as it is right now?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: I'd say 10% of the BF2142 team were women.
[@BF2142]: Chrismet5 asked: when bf2142 is released, will support, patches and rankings be dropped from bf2?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: No, that was a rumor. BF2 will continue to have its stats so don't worry.
[@BF2142]: chtstorm asked: how do u feel with the Enemy territory quake wars rivalry ?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Rivalry??? Having played both games I think players will find enough differences to appreciate and play both games.
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[@BF2142]: MonkeyRoids asked: Did you have any major inspirations for the technology present in BF2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The PK-74 AR Rockets have alot of similarity to early prototypes of the OICW system, for you gun buffs out there.
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[@BF2142]: Mazga asked: will there be a linux dedicated server file for 2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Yes
[@BF2142]: Karko asked: Do you always take note of bug reports send by the players? Or even at all. For example, I have found 2 bugs in bf2142 concerning battle walker, where can I send these, and in the future maybe?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We have a whole team dedicated monitoring feedback from the community. We also ran a large Beta and fixed over 3000 bugs from direct player feedback.
[@[DICE]LexLuther]: why isn't my answer showing up?
[@[DICE]LexLuther]: As a gamer I play all kinds of PC and console games and will also play Quake Wars. I feel both games will fulfill different gaming needs and compliment each other rather than compete.
[@BF2142]: puffy001_col asked: how long it took for you guys to get into the game business and into quality games like bf?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I started out in the Battlefield 1942 modding community working as a mapper. I worked on several mods including Eve of Destruction and Point of Existence. That experience was the key to getting noticed at DICE. It really helps to have proved that you understand what it takes to make a great player experience.
[@BF2142]: Jyrchi asked: Will there be any anti-baserape systems on BF2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The Titan has a protected spawn point that only that team can access.
[@BF2142]: bustah asked: The demo only shows one map. Which looks kind of cold. Are there any "warm/exotic" maps or did the entire world froze over? Else the game would have a grim look over it.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The maps range in climate, some are more frozen than Sidi, and some are warmer and sunnier feeling.
[@BF2142]: aegis_tf asked: this question is not really about BF. will you guys ever start making pinball games again?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We've actually got a couple pinball machines in the office GameRoom. Its a great stress reliever.
[@BF2142]: |47th|Creek asked: Having played the demo extensively, to me the Engineer class seems very unbalanced. Have you set your minds on keeping class balance as they are, or will you consider changes from player feedback?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We keep our minds open to community feedback, but we aim to be very very careful about making changes to gameplay balance (based on BF2 feedback).
[@BF2142]: IMaNoL asked: Buying the Game trought EA Downloader will I get the Game Box (I mean the game at home, the CDROM) Or just it will let me download it and play? Thanks
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: You will not get a hard copy, but you will always be able to download or install it when you like from EA Downloader.
[@BF2142]: Anim asked: How do you think 2142 will fare when quake wars comes out? I'm fairly sure you all realise it will be bit competition for your game, and when asked the same question at i29 (in the uk) your representative carefully avoided an answer.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We welcome the competition, it can only result in better games for the gamers.
[@BF2142]: Ozzee asked: Will all the maps in the game be as dark as the one in the demo?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: All the maps will have a different feel and enviorment.
[@BF2142]: Druidpunish asked: In the current demo, there are a large choice of vehicles, are there even more in the official game then in the demo ?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The demo features our full lineup of vehicles in 2142
[@BF2142]: [FS]Ulversial_ asked: Will the unlock system be usable to modders? ie, will it be possible to use the system and define your own unlocks?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Not on release, but possibly in future updates.
[@BF2142]: blix1 asked: will there be better clan support in the final release? as in normal kits (now all grenades/shockpadles etc need to be unlocked). this won't work in a clan match
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: In addition to modding, I also played competively in 1942 and Vietnam. My Clans included Deadly2Dozen, Team Warchild, and Warsaw. We recognized the unique requirements present from the Clan and Competitive community. Feedback on what you want to see in a competition mode would be very helpful.
[@BF2142]: Wavey asked: Hi guys, Will there be 16man scaled down infantry only modes in the full version?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: There are 16 player versions of all maps. Many of these have very few vehicles on them, but there isn't a "no-vehicle" mode.
[@BF2142]: seizerkiller asked: how many players will the titan mode support ?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The titan-mode maps are set to 48 players
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[@BF2142]: AGC|sgtMouse asked: Will the time a player can run increase in the future, because now, your character is tired in about 5 sec.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Players can trade their heavy body armor for a lighter armor that gives a longer sprint duration. Also players can unlock 2 Player Abilites: Increase Sprint Duration and Faster Sprint Recharge. These apply to all kits and all armor types.
[@BF2142]: testify`Yura asked: Hi. i getting when starting the demo. Report contains AppName: bf2142.exe AppVer: 0.0.0.0 ModName: Renddx9.dll ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 000093c6 .How can it be fixed?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: You probably need to update DirectX on your PC. I had the same problem on my home PC and that fixed it.
[@BF2142]: Cukel asked: Would you explain your reasoning behind making almost every weapon than the basic 8 or something locked? Grinding is not fun in MMORPGS, it's even less fun in FPS's.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We gave the kits their basic abilities like Heal, Rearm and Repair and decided to make everything else unlocks. The key important unlocks that players crave like the Defib, RDX (c4) and grenades are easily obtained. This also ties into Kit Customization and allows the player to build his own kit through the unlocks he picks.
[@BF2142]: UsEd asked: How many precent of the developers is swedish?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: Probably 85% of the dev team is swedish.
[@BF2142]: flowed`Tiddi asked: what kind of software do you use to develop bf?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: Demize uses Wordpad and I use EditPad classic. No joke. Oh, and the BF2142 editor sometimes.
[@BF2142]: RipHawk asked: I noticed in the demo that the assault class weapon seemed quite weak, compared to the weapons in other BF games. Was this done on purpose, or do u need to unlock weapons to be able to hit better?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The unlocks aren't needed to be an effective soldier, but alot of practice maybe. The assault rifles are much more accurate zoomed and firing single shots or small bursts.
[@BF2142]: diG|unHuman asked: Will there be an SDK for mod-developers?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: No, not at this point.
[@BF2142]: TommiLaukkanen asked: Are you concetrating on out of game functionalities like forming groups, chatting and keeping in the same side with your buddies in game?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Not at this time, but that is a good suggestion.
[@BF2142]: Deviant asked: Are you worried that the idea of unlocking certain features of the game by playing online can discourage the less 'hardcore' players ?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We feel that unlocks are a reason for the casual gamer to keep coming back to the Battlefield. An Away Bonus system will help players who can only play occasionally continue to advance in rank. We've also designed the rank system to allow a player to gain several of the tools they want quickly through fast early unlocks. The first unlock is only 40 points away!
[@eaze]: Just to give you all a little update on this event, there are approximately 2.300 users in the channel, and more than 1.400 questions have been asked so far. If yours hasn't been answered yet, don't worry =)
[@KOiN]: ._.
[@BF2142]: Razzle|Alt asked: When the player plays on a mecha, will it be somewhat "realistic"? or does it have a more Mechwarrior kind of feel to it?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: the battlewalkers feel like giant stomping vehicles, but they are not complicated to control.
[@BF2142]: ocr-n|Oliver asked: Which new feature do you like best?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: I really enjoy Titan mode and the new kit system.
[@BF2142]: N0pe asked: why we can't see the player list of a server in the server browser?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: You can by clicking the "i" icon next to the server
[@BF2142]: Dead asked: Why the switch from "nice extras" kind of unlocks in BF2 to "Essential" unlocks in 2142 such as Grenades, and revive kits? Should'nt people be able to enjoy the game to its fullest right out of the box without playing on Ranked servers?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Sometimes, The Journey is its own Reward.
[@BF2142]: Moffia asked: So, how long have you been developing BF2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I've been on the 2142 for 11 months, since I joined DICE.
[@BF2142]: Conqie[] asked: Will there be a version for mac and linux too?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: Anything can happen. Just don't hold your Breath.
[@BF2142]: [R]rG asked: [How do you think the competative Teams in Europe and the rest of the world will take to BF2142, considering there is still no TV features (for spectating or shoutcasters to use) ?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: We are looking into solutions, but the Competitive groups will also need to be open to change and innovation.
[@BF2142]: Pride asked: How will the recoil be implemented?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: We really felt that in BF2 the player wasn't rewarded with better accuracy when Aiming his weapon. So we have worked to remedy that by allowing greater accuracy from the zoom mode on weapons. Players should find that Single Zoomed shots are highly accurate.
[@BF2142]: inestical asked: Demize: Do you make only the scetches, or do you make models and skins to them, if yes, in what program?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I spend most of my time in game (or in wordpad) tweaking the recoil, accuracy, power and functions of the weapons. I work with the artists as they do the concept art, textures, and modeling.
[@BF2142]: hequ asked: what's the thing u guys are very proud of in bf2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: My favorite thing is the PK-74 AR-Rocket. Mmmm, Airburst.
[@BF2142]: Nekochan asked: how will the unlock system work? From what I've seen to even do the most basic of things you will need to unlock the ability such as grenades or loadout gear. I don't know about other players but I suck and can't devote hours of grinding to play on the same level as everyone else
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The Dev Team has all levels of players, from the Uber to the Noob. The unlock, awards, and ranking system is designed to let players quickly gain those items they want in the battlefield. If you really want a new weapon, you can quickly obtain it, or you can spread your unlocks around to grab a bit for every kit. For the Casual player an Away Bonus is present to help you catch up when you have been away for a
[@BF2142]: SharkBaiT asked: In the demo, the servers crash frequently. Have you located the cause of this, and are you working on stability improvements for the first patch?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: We have a close communication with our server providers and haven't heard of this issue.
[@[DICE]Demize99]: For the Casual player an Away Bonus is present to help you catch up when you have been away for a day or 2.
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[@meeb]: :O
[@BF2142]: ow
[@KOiN]: ._.
[@BF2142]: Fragged asked: Have you changed the unlockable snipers scope? It sucked in the beta.
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Yeah, we've really reduced the scope sway based directly on your feedback.
[@BF2142]: zivs asked: Any comments on ET:QW? Your opinion about the game as a close competitor and as a game in general?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: As a gamer I play all kinds of PC and console games and will also play Quake Wars. I feel both games will fulfill different gaming needs and compliment each other rather than compete.
[@BF2142]: Lorian asked: Unranked servers. What will happen with the unlocks? There are such an integral part of BF2142 so will we get to use them in unranked servers?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The unlocks you obtain in ranked servers are available to you on unranked servers.
[@BF2142]: QuakeCH asked: Is it planned to release a linux server version for BF2142 ?
[@BF2142]: meeb answers: as already answered, yes there will be
[@BF2142]: divajn asked: Is BF2142 really realistic?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: No, of course not. Our games are about a realistic feel but not a realistic approach to gameplay. Fun and balance are always more important than realism.
[@BF2142]: Limulus asked: When you start developing a game it takes a long time. Do you have the problem, that while you are coding engines (graphic i.e.) over the time your code is getting old during the work?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Well, I'm a designer so I don't work with code until late in the project, but one of the difficulties (and alot of the fun) of making games is how much they change just while making the game. We playtest alot so we can discover if the super cool ideas we come up with in our head actually are any fun when we put them into practice.
[@BF2142]: GBoS asked: how did you get into professional game development?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: I came throught the Mod Community and so did Demize99, Patrick started in game testing since BF1942 in Stockholm, Sweden.
[@BF2142]: semmel asked: Do you like your work? Are there days where you absolutely hate your job? And more importantly: How did you get it?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I love my job, but it has its really tough days. I learned to hate meetings and love playtests. Modding was my key to getting into the industry.
[@BF2142]: iceX asked: the sniper recon can unlock, does it kill on 1 shot?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The Zeller-H Advanced Sniper Rifle is known to sometimes penetrate a soldier's Light Body Armor...
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[@BF2142]: osMARt^ asked: Hi, oh mighty DICE-Team, i wonder what language you are programming the game in
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answered: C++, with some Python scripting support.
[@BF2142]: THANK YOU all for attending! Our poor guests are getting tired and will be stopping the Q&A section at 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST) - that's in 8 minutes time
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[@BF2142]: FLiP`tgc asked: why have you decided to use "normal" guns instead of "laserguns"?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Players identify with the sound, recoil, and general feeling of bullet weapons, they're just more fun to shoot than... Pew, Pew, I win.
[@BF2142]: Istaria asked: how on earth do you guys have the time to develop the game as well as play a huge timesink like wow?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I have absolutely no life.
[@[DICE]Demize99]: Just kidding!
[@[DICE]LexLuther]: No he's not! ;-)
[@BF2142]: Monsterjew asked: Will there still be a Commander in Battlefield 2142?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: yes
[@BF2142]: targh asked: what was the greatest obstacle to overcome when making the game?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: The hardest thing was making a futuristic game that didn't feel like fantasy. We wanted to keep players who like authentic war games interested, so we didn't want lasers and stuff like that. Making the world feel futuristic and different but realistic and recognizable at the same time was a tough challenge.
[@BF2142]: ZuraK asked: "Do you acctually need a Masters degree in computer science to get a programming position at dice? Or is it possible with a Bachelors of science degree in Games Programming?"
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: I have a Computer Science degree, but it was my modding experience that gave me the edge.
[@BF2142]: Abrachius asked: Earlier someone asked if there will be no patches,no ranking and no support for BF2 anymore if BF2142 will be released and the answer was "No, these were rumors and the the ranking will continue." Does that mean there will be no future patches for BF2 after the release of BF2142
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answers: BF2 will still be supported
[@BF2142]: Thanks everyone for the questions and of course qnet staff for everything else! So many questions, its hard to answer even a small percentage of them but it was great fun.. looking forward to the next devchat!
[@BF2142]: arouse-king asked: does the new bf run on a diff engine then number 2?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]LexLuther answered: Yes, but it is based on the same engine BF2 was built on.
[@BF2142]: [FSDev]Preacher asked: Will we Have complete Access to the Vehicle Skeletons so we can create our Own Walkers, e.g. AT-ST AT-AT, or have they been hard coded to prevent us from doing so?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: The Mech Animation system is moddable.
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[@BF2142]: Well now the poor DiCE developers are going to go and nurse their blistering fingers
[@BF2142]: We hope you enjoyed this chance to talk to part of the development team behind Battlefield 2142,
[@BF2142]: and QuakeNet wishes to thank Patrick ([DICE]PatrickO), Gordon ([DICE]LexLuther) and Alan ([DICE]Demize99)
[@BF2142]: for giving us so much of their time from their busy schedules coming up to the release date.
[@BF2142]: On a closing note, DiCE were kind enough to release EXCLUSIVE desktop wallpapers just for QuakeNet which
[@BF2142]: are available from http://www.quakenet.org/BF2142/ - we hope you like them!
[@BF2142]: The log of this devchat will appear on the QuakeNet website shortly.
[@BF2142]: Thank you all once again for attending, and good night!
::: Part: ([DICE]LexLuther) (~lex@dice.se)
[@BF2142]: ------------------------------------------------------------
::: Part: ([DICE]PatrickO) (~no@dice.se)
[@meeb]: go get your wallpapers people \o/
[@Cruicky]:


If anyone is curious about the wallpapers I made sure to save them before like 100 000 spammed the qnet site

http://tigge.se/qnetbf2142/qnet-bf2142-01.png
http://tigge.se/qnetbf2142/qnet-bf2142-02.png
http://tigge.se/qnetbf2142/qnet-bf2142-03.png

Rawr!

[@BF2142]: mccarf asked: YOU ALRIGHT SON
[@BF2142]: [DICE]PatrickO answers: OOHH YEAAH

Best question ev0r.

haha

or this:

[@BF2142]: Aqwis asked: Do any of you guys play WoW? In case you do, what classes?
[@BF2142]: [DICE]Demize99 answers: Yeah, I have a level 60 Hunter and a level 60 priest.
[@BF2142]: I'm a 60 hunter w/ epix, but my guild seems to be breaking apart...

hehe demize he was in a video i have of them testing the GL nerf patch in bf2 obviously. He got owned repeatedly by one of the non dev player with a GL lol. Was great

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