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**Irishrice** · 11-28-09, 03:42 AM

I am Irishrice from CS:S. I am wanting to expand my game play. I was wondering if i should buy BF2 or BF 2142? I have not played either. I really like CSS but want something new to play in between games. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

**Kill8ox** · 11-28-09, 08:26 AM

2142??!! Hell no! only handfull of servers when i checked 8 months ago....go by a BF2!

**finc.hairy** · 11-28-09, 09:02 AM

BF2 hands down. It's $10 at Worst Buy. Go buy it, install it - play for an hour on TTP and you'll never play css again!!!!!

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**iamjohnnyrico** · 11-28-09, 10:18 AM

As a former CS player myself, I would say uninstall CS, buy BF2, install it, and youll never look back.

I havent played CS since the BF's have been out. CS is one dimensional.

**The Freak** · 11-28-09, 10:55 AM

I have both BF2 and 2142.. I like them both, but I play BF2 way more.
The Freak

**TheJeep1** · 11-28-09, 08:58 PM

Huh? There's a BF2142?

**SpiritOfF1re** · 11-28-09, 09:11 PM

2142 - only buy it if you game after 10pm CST...it RARELY has someone in it before then

BF2 primes at 12-1pm CST

obviously expect everyone to say BF2 in the BF2 forums...but, BF2. For $10 it's not something to miss

**WinterSays** · 11-28-09, 09:31 PM

Why not buy both? Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142 aren't exactly expensive. Both games offer the Battlefield experience in their own way.

I do feel any Battlefield game will make a better player of you, as well.

**QuickLightning** · 11-28-09, 09:32 PM

Both battlefield games are great, but I would recommend 2142 over BF2. Simply because it is a lot easier for a newbie to function as a ground pounder without getting frustrated.

**Too Much Damage** · 11-29-09, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by QuickLightning

Both battlefield games are great, but I would recommend 2142 over BF2. Simply because it is a lot easier for a newbie to function as a ground pounder without getting frustrated.

You got that right quick. The learning curves are diffrent. And the scoring (2142 got it right).
I am kind of ambivalent on what one is better. 2142 has a lot of long standing issues and bf2 turns into airpower wars a lot of the time.
I like the feel of BF2 better, but I like the versatility in 2142.

You also have to realise that CSS and BF are totally diffrent animals. CSS is more like an arena, quick fight sort of game. BF games are more like "battle simulators". Yeah! that is what I will call them. Many times you may go 5+ minutes without seeing an enemy but you can still win the game for your team without firing a shot.

But personally I enjoy the teamplay aspect of the BF franchise more than on CSS. If you get an awesome commander/squadleader you can really get a depth of the tactics. It relies less on "knowing the calls" and more on following objectives in a rolling ever changing battlefield. The trick is adaptability. No two battles are ever close to the same.

Some tips and tricks.
Shooting on the run = you miss and die.
First person to Crouch(2142)/Hit-the-deck(BF2), zoom-in, shoot usually wins the engagement.
Learn to fly in single player. Try helos, jets, transports, gunships. If you're good at them great! if not learn to use Armor and FAV's.
Start off playing a supporting class. I love support on BF2 (PKM = <3) and Assault on 2142 (assault class is doubles as medic. Very cool.) Help your teammates by passing out ammo and health and in turn you get points for more unlocks faster.
2142 unlocks.... well try to get the defibrillator and advanced medbox first. then work on getting your sprint and endurance boosters. Hell you even have to unlock frag grenades.
BF2 unlocks: Go with your strengths. Like to snipe? Get the M95 and kill those helo pilots. Love to play medic? Get the L85A1 (my personal favorite scoped gun)

No matter what you pick, anyone from either comunity will be more than willing to help you along with more in depth advice. All you have to do is ask.