#1 BF1942 Discussion » Get Notified When Your Favorite BF1942 Maps Go Live! » 2025-06-19 04:44:16

tragic
Replies: 2

Hey everyone,

Thanks to the incredible work of Owlcat, the BF1942 community now has a Discord bot that allows you to receive real-time notifications when your favorite maps start running on your favorite BF1942 servers. That means no more refreshing server browsers or missing out on your favorite maps.

This is a massive quality-of-life improvement for players that don’t have time to monitor server rotations. With a smaller but passionate community, tools like this are huge in helping us jump into the matches we enjoy most and hopefully boost server populations.

How it works:
You simply type /subscribe in the #map-alerts channel, and prompt will allow you to select the map & server from a drop-down menu. You can also add a minimum player count if you don't want to be notified if it's an empty server.
You will then receive a private message via Discord as soon as the maps go live on your selected servers.

Major kudos to Owlcat for building this and contributing something genuinely valuable to the community. Innovations like this breathe new life into the game we all love. I've personally been wanting a tool like this for years.

If you’re interested in getting set up here is the link to his Discord server: https://discord.gg/Xz8bTNbv7M

#2 BF1942 Discussion » New Web-based Server Browser » 2025-06-15 00:31:16

tragic
Replies: 4

Hi All,

I wanted to share a cool new web-based server browser that was recently brought to my attention. It seems to be superior to GameTracker. More frequent server updates, better UI, and more data.

I believe it's being actively developed as there have been plenty of updates since I've been using the site.

https://1942.munyard.dev/servers/bf1942

Whoever this is - Thank you!

#3 Re: BF1942 Discussion » levels of fog, mist or view distance » 2025-06-10 14:07:29

It’s also important to understand that your perspective in the Chase Front or Chase Rear (when spectating) while in a vehicle is misleading. The camera position can  significantly reduce your effective view distance and can create an illusion that an enemy is shooting you from out of fog.

For example: If you’re in Chase Front, then you are losing the entire length of your plane PLUS the distance from the propeller to the camera. That could be ~35 ft of view distance lost. Meanwhile, your enemy only needs to render in your tail or engine smoke to know where shoot.

Additionally, due to latency, your enemy sees where your plane WAS, not where your plane currently is on your screen. I’m sure that could add 1/2 to an entire plane length of view distance discrepancy depending the angle of attack.

#4 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2025-05-31 18:57:37

Good stuff Butch. A lot can be said about regs, patches and other theories, but nobody can deny that this is straight skillz

#5 Re: BF1942 Discussion » Hit-Reg Patch 1-Year Later: What Do You Think? » 2025-05-16 12:22:43

I thought you were talking about your own shots, since you mentioned “headshots”.

That’s a weird visual but it can be recreated for sure. I can make a quick video to show what’s happening.

Your client doesn’t calculate the projectile deviation of other players from your POV. That zook went where his crosshair was pointing, but your game doesn’t include the effects of his movement or deviation on your POV. He nailed you from his POV. This visual bug is amplified by slow moving projectiles that are impacted by gravity, like zooks or tank shells. And I’d guess that the reg patch can make this visual even more desync’d. Hope that makes sense.

#6 Re: BF1942 Discussion » Hit-Reg Patch 1-Year Later: What Do You Think? » 2025-05-16 04:00:16

Serebro wrote:

This explains the multiple headshots on Omaha... If the hitbox is the size of an APC everything is possible.
https://youtu.be/rVZZZPwCWrE?si=TXF2g58dDJPTIAN6

Good aim, bit lucky on the spread and a low health enemy - nothing out of the ordinary here.

#7 BF1942 Discussion » Hit-Reg Patch 1-Year Later: What Do You Think? » 2025-05-06 22:43:20

tragic
Replies: 22

It’s been a little over a year since the hit-reg patch was rolled out on SiMPLE and other servers. I’m curious to hear what the community thinks about the impact it’s had. Do you feel it’s been a positive, negative, or neutral change overall? What specific aspects do you like or dislike? Have you noticed any major shifts in how the game is played?

There are a lot of passionate, experienced players who visit these boards—it’d be great to hear everyone’s perspective.

My personal thoughts:

Overall, I think the patch has had a positive effect on the game. As someone who loves infantry and plays with higher ping, I was part of the group that stood to benefit most. But what’s been even more interesting is seeing how players have adapted to the new dynamics. I was especially excited for high-ping players like JUNIOR and ABAS—already great players—who became even more dangerous. The update also made it possible to finally compete on a more even footing against top-tier European/Russian infantry players and BFL squads. Honestly, 2024 was some of the most fun I’ve had in BF42, and the patch played a big role in that.

I also think about casual players who, thanks to more consistent hit detection, are probably getting better feedback when shooting. That kind of clarity makes it easier to improve and—hopefully—have more fun.

Gameplay has definitely shifted. The medic class, which was wildly overpowered for two decades, has been indirectly nerfed. With more consistent hits and less downtime between shots, there’s less opportunity to heal mid-fight. Meanwhile, Assault and Sniper classes are more viable than ever—I’d even argue Sniper is the strongest class on many maps now. On the flip side, camping has become more effective too, which can be pretty frustrating, especially when you're base-locked on a map like Berlin.

At the same time, it’s now much riskier to be caught out in the open. You can’t just sidestep your way out of trouble and exploit bad netcode anymore. The time-to-kill is noticeably quicker, which I imagine feels jarring for some long-time players. The patch has forced people to adjust because mistakes are punished more severely—and for some, that might be enough to step away from the game.

#9 Re: Videos and Screenshots » BF-League matches » 2025-04-17 02:16:51

I get you Mamba. Motivation and activity levels aren’t what they used to be. But I think a lot of us still find enjoyment in the competition. Clan wars in 42 have always been about the genuine enjoyment we get when a competitive challenge, structure and team dynamics all intersect.

Just because it's less active doesn't mean there's no incentive to win. Sure there may be some decay of the overall competitive spirit, but BF is more fun when everyone is playing the game to win. And it's made even better when doing it versus tough opponents like BMC.

Honestly, despite the changes over time, this match still felt like those from the ‘golden age’ in all the ways that matter.

#11 Re: Videos and Screenshots » BF-League matches » 2025-04-01 02:40:49

GGs BMC - always a competitive and fun match-up. Glad the third matchup didn't end in another 3-3.

Killer - the excuses are lame. And the claim that this BMC lineup is far from the best that BMC has to offer doesn't seem very genuine. Top to bottom BMC is very experienced and capable, especially compared to our many new players who are still learning how BFL is played.

It's great that we have been able to field a competitive team of new and old talent to keep things interesting. Shoutout to the conquer guys for the friendly and fun environment. It's been a blast watching the new guys learn, grow and also have success against the stiffest competition as rookies.

Hopefully BMC can find a way to overcome the complaining, yelling and chaos in your communication. That kind of response to losing just shows that you guys care about the outcome. Perhaps it'll motivate everyone to prepare a bit more for an even more competitive game to end the season!

#14 Re: Report Abuse » Cheater » 2025-01-12 15:18:08

Pretty obvious the  guy has wallhack/nametag. Strange that some veterans here don’t recognize it. Glad it’s been validated by a ban and other evidence. Good work.

#15 Re: Server Ban Appeals » Banned without reason » 2025-01-12 15:02:51

praiseGodHeisgreat wrote:
petr8 wrote:

Hello, you were banned for cheating.

watch this video and you will see that I don't use cheats
https://youtu.be/v3_CCr13egA?si=A1OwoSVVmpaknZZY&t=364

i wasnt playing on the moment when i got banned, i have always followed the rules in the server.

can someone tell me who banned me and why i am banned?

100% wall/name tag hacks in this video

#16 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2025-01-06 02:04:25

Butcher wrote:
Ninja wrote:

INF fun play with the best infantry players in the world smile

Deeko & Butcher vs. senna & Ninja
1st round Stalingrad
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2344236806

2nd round Stalingrad
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2344256512

3rd playing Mix
Deeko, Butcher, Senna, Haski, Tragic, Ninja
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2344272966

Enjoy!
Was fun guys, GG.

If anyone is confused as to why Ninja was able to make so many strange, long range shots, without controlling his recoil, is because the mp40 has been modded with x2 accuracy on that particular server.  Apparently by mistake.  Server has been fixed as far as I know.

True and it's been active on the server since July apparently. There are a lot of instances in these streams where he is full spray and shots are connecting when usually they would be wildly inaccurate. All of us noticed this strange behavior just from the game experience. Even so, Ninja is still very skilled and a top infantry talent with great aim.

#17 Re: BF1942 Discussion » why do the servers now show 9999 ping? » 2024-09-24 00:21:33

Just get BF42+ , it has the server list fix and a bunch of other quality of life fixes.


https://github.com/uuuzbf/bf42plus/releases

#18 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-09-12 15:26:56

This was Moongamers, and that is within the rules there AFAIK.

Thanks, Winston. You get it. Someone too captured by their own ego and resentment would miss that point.

#21 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-08-26 22:20:46

Ninja wrote:

Me and Tragic vs. Haski & deeko
At the end of video, was playing a little bit 1v2 so was hard vs one of the best infers in this game
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2230150873

Me and haski vs. Tragic & deeko
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2230216937

Was fun. GG bois, enjoy viewers.

GG bro, sorry was AFK much of those rounds, work was too busy sad((

#23 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-08-10 15:44:58

Ninja wrote:

Hello bois, glad to see 000 here active, when i can see you play a little bit infantry? Guys can we meet some day and play a little bit of infantry rather than argue on forum? I am always ready to play with you guys for fun! ❤️

I get notifications on my phone from discord messages, that's the best way to reach me and I'm usually active. I would like to do this too. Maybe today or tomorrow?

#24 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-08-09 21:20:17

Reduce or remove tanks and nades from Stalin + Berlin puhleaseee

#25 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-08-06 02:50:49

Black Mamba wrote:
tragic wrote:
simon wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkDetymlV08

this video is from 2017 and nobody can ever duplicate it, not even with your dll's.

lol the usual suspects flasche, lati and strange with the accusations

people will do anything other than say "nice shot" or admit you may be skilled. they think a LAN environment would really net a different outcome. absolute delusion.

The only delusional person here is you. They’e your ex clan members so of course you have a positive bias towards them. I am simply asking deeko to show us how to replicate his gameplay and Simons. He has not been able to give us a satisfactory answer other than some bs argument that all games have some sort of sync issues. A clear deflection because he is clearly hiding something. Why can’t he show us how it’s done? There must be an answer no?

You think there is some secret sauce? Are you so blind that you cannot objectively look at your own gameplay or others and just admit they're playing better? Does it really have to be something else?

Your endless accusations and conspiracy have never surfaced anything. Hours of videos watched by countless veterans and still nothing. It doesn't matter what  they produce, nothing will change your mind or some others here. That's the true bias.

#26 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-08-06 02:04:57

simon wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkDetymlV08

this video is from 2017 and nobody can ever duplicate it, not even with your dll's.

lol the usual suspects flasche, lati and strange with the accusations

people will do anything other than say "nice shot" or admit you may be skilled. they think a LAN environment would really net a different outcome. absolute delusion.

#27 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-07-30 16:39:28

3:51

Not even close to being on target but gets the kill anyhow then says "lol cry noobs"

#28 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-07-24 17:09:59

Black Mamba wrote:
tragic wrote:
Ninja wrote:

a little playing berlin with nades...
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2203822062

Unmodded Berlin might be the worst map along side unmodded Stalingrad. The previous SiMPLE versions were much better, and with the reg patch the playing field is leveled even with for high-pingers.

Not everything has to be modded to oblivion man. Sometimes the raw experience of Battlefield is better.

If you like being naded and blown into oblivion then sure.

#29 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-07-22 21:01:02

Ninja wrote:

a little playing berlin with nades...
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2203822062

Unmodded Berlin might be the worst map along side unmodded Stalingrad. The previous SiMPLE versions were much better, and with the reg patch the playing field is leveled even with for high-pingers.

#30 Re: Videos and Screenshots » Random short videos from the Battlefield » 2024-07-16 21:38:26

Darcano wrote:
tragic wrote:

shame that you're relegated to play with bots because of some puffed up egos. hope ur well

We all are.

we are all bots D:

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