Update v1.6.2 - Update Highlights

[R-DEV]Mats391 · 2020-07-18, 19:25

In today's highlight we would like to introduce some of the bigger additions and changes coming with the upcoming release v1.6.2.0 for Project Reality: Battlefield 2. This comes with one new map, two new deployable assets, quality of life improvements for Backup Ironsight, the ability to check how much ammo is left in a crate as well as the usual bugfixes. Enjoy the upcoming update! We plan to release it in the upcoming days, but unforeseen issues could push it further.

Masirah
With the new update we are introducing a brand new map developed by community mapper Rabbit. It has a dedicated highlight you can read here to find out all the details.

Click for higher resolution image

9K135 Kornet ATGM

The Kornet will finally replace the HJ-8 on the Russian Armed Forces. It features good optics and a powerful ATGM. While the barrel has limited depression, it features an easy to move tripod which allows to adjust the elevation quickly. We tried to replicate this in game, but sadly the result felt clunky and un-intuitive. As such we decided to give the Kornet a higher operational range without moving the tripod. This reasoning got also applied to the HJ-8 which will get a similar depression.

Specifications:

Optics: 1x, 12x, 20x + black/white thermals
Firing delay: 1.5 seconds
Elevation: -12.5 / +20 degrees

The Kornet will be featured on the Russian Armed Forces and Syrian Rebels.

Click for higher resolution image

2B14-1 Podnos

For years every faction in PR has been using American mortars. This is now over. With the addition of the Podnos, we now have a proper for our various non NATO factions. This 82mm mortar will be added to Russia, Militia and China. Unlike its NATO counterpart, the Podnos will not use any airburst ammunition. Instead it will fire HE FRAG rounds which will have higher splash damage than the M252 HE rounds, but slightly less impact damage.

Ammunition:

9x HE FRAG O-832 DU
6x SMOKE D-832 DU

Click for higher resolution image

Backup Ironsight improvements

The main improvement we set out to achieve was to make the backup Ironsights (BUIS) more usable for high ping players and reduce the stuttering when scoping in. After figuring out what the cause for the stuttering, we managed to remove it completely!
However we did not stop there. With that issue solved, we noticed that we now would be able to enable switching sights while scoped in.

These fixes also removed the movement speed penalty while crouching using BUIS.

Click for video view

Seeing supply status

We added the ability to see the amount of supply points left in supply crates and ammo boxes. This will even work for enemy crates. With this information you can now see when it is time to start calling new supplies before it is too late. The supply will show automatically on the bottom of your screen when you are close to a supply source. You will be able to check supply status of:

Big supply crates
Small supply crates
Ammo boxes

Checking supply left in ammo bags will not be possible and this feature will also not be enabled while playing locally.
For more information about supply points and how they work, check the manual here.

Together with this we also did a minor change to the HUD and moved all status icons (getting healed/repaired/rearmed) to the bottom of the screen.

Click for video view

Support Project Reality!

The Project Reality Team develops this modification completely free of charge for its community to download and play. If you would like to show your support, please consider donating to our team. These funds go directly towards website expenses, including bandwidth, hosting, domain registration, and maintenance. We never use donation funds to directly pay team members.

For more information, please feel free to join us on our public forums to discuss this and other news. Also, be sure to connect to Project Reality through social media to stay informed and receive up to the minute updates, the occasional leaked bit of information, and more! See you on the battlefield!

- The Project Reality Team

Geronimo · 2020-07-18, 20:20

nice...

RaNa-Rocxs · 2020-07-18, 20:21

cool let's play new map

BRZbruh · 2020-07-18, 20:51

Good work gents. Nice to see the russians finally getting their own TOW.

Metys M when.

xpugur · 2020-07-18, 22:05

would it be possible to bring old maps for variation (i know there are lots of maps available but still more maps would be better) may be with a few tweaks?

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...027#post929027

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=134208

thank you for every update

thank you for Project Reality

CG-Delta · 2020-07-18, 22:23

It sounds like the BUIS and scope stutter update is going to be quite a big gameplay improvement.

Rabbit · 2020-07-19, 00:31

Coop get finished?

Iguanadjy · 2020-07-19, 06:44

YaaaaY! Can’t wait for Masirah!!! BUIS update and crates supplies status is awesome!
Thank you so much guys!

Outlawz7 · 2020-07-19, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpugur

would it be possible to bring old maps for variation (i know there are lots of maps available but still more maps would be better) may be with a few tweaks?

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=145705

xpugur · 2020-07-19, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlawz7

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=145705

thanks for the reply

i was asking that for online

are there any full servers with those maps?

2020-07-18, 19:25	#1
[R-DEV]Mats391 PR:BF2 Lead Developer Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,576 Germany Location: Muenster Blog Entries: 6	v1.6.2 - Update Highlights In today's highlight we would like to introduce some of the bigger additions and changes coming with the upcoming release v1.6.2.0 for Project Reality: Battlefield 2. This comes with one new map, two new deployable assets, quality of life improvements for Backup Ironsight, the ability to check how much ammo is left in a crate as well as the usual bugfixes. Enjoy the upcoming update! We plan to release it in the upcoming days, but unforeseen issues could push it further. Masirah With the new update we are introducing a brand new map developed by community mapper Rabbit. It has a dedicated highlight you can read here to find out all the details. Click for higher resolution image 9K135 Kornet ATGM The Kornet will finally replace the HJ-8 on the Russian Armed Forces. It features good optics and a powerful ATGM. While the barrel has limited depression, it features an easy to move tripod which allows to adjust the elevation quickly. We tried to replicate this in game, but sadly the result felt clunky and un-intuitive. As such we decided to give the Kornet a higher operational range without moving the tripod. This reasoning got also applied to the HJ-8 which will get a similar depression. Specifications: Optics: 1x, 12x, 20x + black/white thermals Firing delay: 1.5 seconds Elevation: -12.5 / +20 degrees The Kornet will be featured on the Russian Armed Forces and Syrian Rebels. Click for higher resolution image Click for higher resolution image 2B14-1 Podnos For years every faction in PR has been using American mortars. This is now over. With the addition of the Podnos, we now have a proper for our various non NATO factions. This 82mm mortar will be added to Russia, Militia and China. Unlike its NATO counterpart, the Podnos will not use any airburst ammunition. Instead it will fire HE FRAG rounds which will have higher splash damage than the M252 HE rounds, but slightly less impact damage. Ammunition: 9x HE FRAG O-832 DU 6x SMOKE D-832 DU Click for higher resolution image Backup Ironsight improvements The main improvement we set out to achieve was to make the backup Ironsights (BUIS) more usable for high ping players and reduce the stuttering when scoping in. After figuring out what the cause for the stuttering, we managed to remove it completely! However we did not stop there. With that issue solved, we noticed that we now would be able to enable switching sights while scoped in. These fixes also removed the movement speed penalty while crouching using BUIS. Click for video view Seeing supply status We added the ability to see the amount of supply points left in supply crates and ammo boxes. This will even work for enemy crates. With this information you can now see when it is time to start calling new supplies before it is too late. The supply will show automatically on the bottom of your screen when you are close to a supply source. You will be able to check supply status of: Big supply crates Small supply crates Ammo boxes Checking supply left in ammo bags will not be possible and this feature will also not be enabled while playing locally. For more information about supply points and how they work, check the manual here. Together with this we also did a minor change to the HUD and moved all status icons (getting healed/repaired/rearmed) to the bottom of the screen. Click for video view Support Project Reality! The Project Reality Team develops this modification completely free of charge for its community to download and play. If you would like to show your support, please consider donating to our team. These funds go directly towards website expenses, including bandwidth, hosting, domain registration, and maintenance. We never use donation funds to directly pay team members. For more information, please feel free to join us on our public forums to discuss this and other news. Also, be sure to connect to Project Reality through social media to stay informed and receive up to the minute updates, the occasional leaked bit of information, and more! See you on the battlefield! - The Project Reality Team

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2020-07-18, 20:20	#2
Geronimo Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 273 Austria Location: Glock country	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights nice...

2020-07-18, 20:21	#3
RaNa-Rocxs Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 530 Saudi Arabia Location: Islamabad	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights cool let's play new map

2020-07-18, 20:51	#4
BRZbruh Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 55 United States of America Location: Illinois	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights Good work gents. Nice to see the russians finally getting their own TOW. Metys M when.

2020-07-18, 22:05	#5
xpugur Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 106 Turkey Location: Bandirma	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights would it be possible to bring old maps for variation (i know there are lots of maps available but still more maps would be better) may be with a few tweaks? https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...027#post929027 https://www.realitymod.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=134208 thank you for every update thank you for Project Reality

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2020-07-18, 22:23	#6
CG-Delta Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Denmark	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights It sounds like the BUIS and scope stutter update is going to be quite a big gameplay improvement.
CG-Delta Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Denmark

2020-07-19, 00:31	#7
Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,750 United States of America Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 7	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights Coop get finished?

2020-07-19, 06:44	#8
Iguanadjy Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 208 Switzerland Location: Geneva	Re: v1.6.2 - Update Highlights YaaaaY! Can’t wait for Masirah!!! BUIS update and crates supplies status is awesome! Thank you so much guys!