http://www.polygon.com/2014/4/3/5579254/gamespy-technology-shutdown-date-multiplayer-server-hosting-matchmaking
As of 31st May the in-game server browser for Battlefield 1942 which uses GameSpy will no longer work. Players will have to join servers other ways such as via Xfire (http://wbsclan.com/index.php?topic=23.0) or GameTracker Lite.
This will obviously cause a drop in the number of players playing Battlefield 1942, the only thing we can really do is to prepare players for what is coming.
GameSpy's closure will affect many other games including other Battlefield titles such as Battlefield Vietnam, Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142.
For more info and to still have a working in-game server browser after the GameSpy shutdown read http://forum.bf1942.sk/gamespy
EDIT: It seems that the in-game server browser will continue to work until 30th June
EDIT: 14th July: It is still working, I'm not sure what is going on
EDIT: 25th July: It has stopped working :(
This is just gay as fuck that they're shutting down
Quote from: Pepper on 08 April 2014, 06:45:59 PM
This is just gay as fuck that they're shutting down
Yeah! Wtf man... I bet there a lot of ppl who don't have Xfire or just stop playing because of that. :(
Another option for joining Battlefield 1942 servers is by using the LiveViewer function in the PFC Toolbox
The people at PFC were kind enough to add our server to the LiveViewer function 8)
http://pixel-fighter.com
(http://s16.postimg.org/k1hzrlw5h/Live_Viewer.png)
Wow nice, we have to warn everybody to get xfire or this toolbox :)
Battlefield 1942 online services will be shut down on 30th June
http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates
Quote from: Tuesday on 11 May 2014, 07:36:13 PM
Battlefield 1942 online services will be shut down on 30th June
http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates
so does this mean no more 1942 servers?
Quote from: The Punisher on 12 May 2014, 03:35:31 AM
Quote from: Tuesday on 11 May 2014, 07:36:13 PM
Battlefield 1942 online services will be shut down on 30th June
http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates
so does this mean no more 1942 servers?
I assume it means the in-game server list wont show any servers. I don't see how they can stop anyone from hosting a Battlefield 1942 server.
Quote from: Tuesday on 12 May 2014, 08:44:44 AM
Quote from: The Punisher on 12 May 2014, 03:35:31 AM
Quote from: Tuesday on 11 May 2014, 07:36:13 PM
Battlefield 1942 online services will be shut down on 30th June
http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates
so does this mean no more 1942 servers?
I assume it means the in-game server list wont show any servers. I don't see how they can stop anyone from hosting a Battlefield 1942 server.
alright cool, but what about the other battlefield games like 2142 and 2?
Quote from: The Punisher on 12 May 2014, 07:53:53 PM
alright cool, but what about the other battlefield games like 2142 and 2?
I'm not definitely sure but I think it will affect them the same way it will affect Battlefield 1942
There is a way to keep the server browser running:
http://is82.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?70276
The in-game browser still works, I'm guessing it will continue to work until 30th June then
Oh noooo. What will you idiots play next????
You can patch your game http://www.ea117dcfanfavorites.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=5234 (http://www.ea117dcfanfavorites.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=5234)
It's still working and I'm not sure why 8)
EA did say, "We will be finding alternatives so these games will stay on-line. No worries". so maaybe they did just that :P
Quote from: The Punisher on 02 July 2014, 03:52:19 PM
EA did say, "We will be finding alternatives so these games will stay on-line. No worries". so maaybe they did just that :P
I'd be pretty surprised, this is EA we are talking about ::)
Apparently the Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142 master servers went down a few days ago, Battlefield 1942 is still working fine
The in-game server list no longer updates, you can still connect to servers in your favourites list and via Xfire
Visit http://forum.bf1942.sk/gamespy for info on how to fix your Battlefield 1942 in-game server list
Now it just freezes when you click Multiplayer -> Internet