Battlefield 1 Battlefield 1 Community Update

[Samurai_TwoSeven]

More news on BF1 Servers:

https://forums.battlefield.com/en-us/discussion/34210/battlefield-1-rental-server-program

What is the Rent a Server Program for Battlefield 1?

This will let you set up your own private and public Battlefield 1 servers, with control of different gameplay options to map rotations. Thanks to these customization options, you’ll be able to create games that suit the play style for you and your friends.

How do I rent a server?
You will be able to rent a server through the in-game store of Battlefield 1.
In the past, servers were handled by third-party companies – now, EA is providing them directly. We think this will benefit you in several ways. First off, we will be able to secure the quality of the actual hardware. Since the servers come from the same provider, it will give everyone the same uniform experience. Furthermore, if you have questions or need help, you will be able to reach out to EA Support directly instead of third party support.

When will I be able to rent servers?
You will be able to rent servers close after the launch of Battlefield 1. Stay tuned for a more exact date.

What customization options will the players have?
On a rented server, players will be able to customize gameplay aspects like server name, map rotation, game mode, various game play settings, and more. We might restrict number of game modes available at launch and gradually enable them based on feedback and other circumstances, but you can expect that we’ll keep adding customization options and UI design throughout 2016 and beyond.

What does renting servers cost?
Rental server costs will vary depending on the length of your rental and whether you’re playing on PC or console. Stay tuned for exact pricing info.

https://forums.battlefield.com/en-u...rding-the-battlefield-1-rental-server-program

ElStryfe wrote:
I've compiled a full list based on the recent post for @Braddock512 to submit.

Battlefield 1 Server Questions.

1) Will there be some form of RCON communication that we can use?
2) Will there be ability to kill, kick or ban players?
3) Will we have reserved slots?
4) Will there be customization levels for weapons? Assuming by the screenshots I’m guessing yes but confirmation would be nice.
Examples: Pistols Only, No Explosives, Infantry Only, Fast Vehicle Respawn.
5) Can we swap maps at will, or are we limited to adjusting the map rotation only?
6) Can we restart game rounds at will?
7) Do we have access to admin yell / say commands?
8) What game mode limitations will be present?
9) Will there by ping limits or region locking?
10) Will we be put in “unranked” if we choose to customize the server with the items in question 4?
11) What will determine ranked v. unranked?
12) Will we have the ability to rent private passworded servers?
13) Will the game modes be locked to specific player counts? Like how rush is limited to 24 players now. Can we set rush to 64 players like conquest?
14) What type of hardware and connection will these servers be hosted on? Latest Xeon based? Multiple backbone providers?
15) What type of DDoS protection will be implemented against attacks?
16) Will server rentals be locked to East Coast, West Coast, Europe, Asia? Or will we have more options like we do with BF4? Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Frankfurt, London, Tokyo etc.
17) What kind of level of support can we expect? What kind of turnaround times on support tickets can we expect to see? Will everyone have the same level of support?
18) Ability to report cheaters and griefers to the admins.
19.) If EA is hosting all the servers will we FINALLY have an effective way of reporting admins blatantly violating the EA ToU?
20.) If there is a way to ban players, will there be any limitations on such? And will there be any provisions for a central ban list of known cheaters?
21.) Custom messages when players get vanity kills with such weapons as knives, revive mechanic, flare gun etc.
22) In game balancing?
23) Language filters?
24) Punishment system (warn/kill/kick/tban/pban)?
25) Banlist across servers rented by clan/group?
26) Votemap / Votekick?
27) What will be the Cost of the server per slot?
28) Can you rent less than a 32 man server?
29) Will tick rates be configurable?
30) What type of presets will we have for those that want those options?

 

[itsfulloftuna]

From reading that post, it seems that ElStryfe (of MG/ML) is in communication directly with some of EA's PR people that are authorized to release information, or at the very least, pass information to those that can provide answers. I'm hoping that eGO can do this just the same, provided what JohnT was saying last night in the meeting.

 

[alex2142hp1]

There are so many questions that are still need to be answered the next few weeks.

 

[Bobbum Man]

I saw the other day they they were going to allow players to rent servers for PC

 

[itsfulloftuna]

I saw the other day they they were going to allow players to rent servers for PC

Yeah, that is what is mentioned above. They are going the console route.

 

[Bobbum Man]

Yeah, that is what is mentioned above. They are going the console route.

EGO is?

 

[1010101Binary]

Alright guys, just for any smart asses out there. Setting your system clock forward to 10pm tonight won't get the game unlocked any sooner. Ah well, was worth the try!

Binary

 

[itsfulloftuna]

EGO is?

No. What I meant by that is that EA is going the "console route" with PC server purchasing/hosting, meaning that players can rent servers directly from EA, just like with BF3/4 on the consoles. On BF3/BF4/BFH, you can go into the menu and rent a server, set it up within minutes, etc for Xbox 360/1, PS3/PS4.

Source: I am a PS3.

 

[whethers]

So do we get control of our servers now or do we have to wait until Friday?

 

[Beemermarine]

We are waiting to hear, EA has not released any info as soon as they do , we will let you know what we plan to do.

 

[scribbynuts]

Im keeping my hopes up!