General Files & Guides

Files for V1.21

No-CD Patch

To install the V1.21 no-cd patch for Battlefield Vietnam, follow these simple instructions:

First, download the crack and extract the files using WinRar or 7zip.

Next, open the "Battlefield Vietnam - V1.21 No-CD Patch" folder in the extracted files. You'll find three files: "Mods", "BfVietnam", and "Simple".

Copy the "Mods" folder and the "BfVietnam" file.

Find your Battlefield Vietnam directory. If you haven't installed it anywhere else, it should be in one of these locations:

64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield Vietnam
32-bit Windows: C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield Vietnam

Once you've found the directory, go into it and paste the copied files. It will ask you if you want to replace existing files. Click "Yes" to allow it to replace the files.

That's it! The no-cd crack is now installed and you can play Battlefield Vietnam without needing the CD.

NOTE:
This patch includes the fixed in-game server browser! Remember to click "Update" from the Multiplayer menu!

Download V1.21 No-CD Patch
Game Patch

To install this V1.2 to V1.21 patch for Battlefield Vietnam, follow these simple steps:

Download the patch, extract it using WinRAR or 7zip. Head into the extracted folder and run the patch like any normal application!

If you have any version other than that which it was meant to patch, it will tell you what version is installed, in which case please get in touch with us and we'll help you further.

Download V1.2 | V1.21 Game Patch
Sound Fix

To install the sound fix, follow these simple steps:

Download & extract the file using WinRAR or 7zip. Head into the extracted folder and double click on the "bfv_sound_fix_install" file. It will open and close a window quickly, don't worry! After that simply run BFV as normal and you should hear all the wonderful sounds once more!

Download Sound Fix

Guides

CD Key Errors

These errors happen more often than you think! Don't worry, we are here to help!

"Banned from Server":
If you are seeing this error when trying to join our server, please ensure that you are not on our ban list. If you are not, then your CD-Key may be shared (internet key) or the server auto banned you. Please get in touch with us and we'll sort it out!

"Invalid CD Key":
If you are seeing this error when trying to join a server, it means that your CD-Key does not exist in your registry. To fix this, follow this guide:

1) Head to where your game is installed, usually located in:
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield Vietnam or
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield Vietnam

2) Once in the game directory, look for the folder called "eReg". Head into this folder and in the folder you'll see a file called "Battlefield Vietnam_code".

3) Right-click on "Battlefield Vietnam_code" and run it as admin. You'll be prompted to insert your CD-Key. If you do not have one, please do not take one from the internet (see above reasoning). Please get in touch with us and we will get one for you.

Original Game Manual & TLDR Version

Battlefield Vietnam is fairly straight forward, but there are some controls you may not be used to! At the bottom of this guide is the full and original game manual, but here is a TL;DR version if you don't feel like reading!

Most controls will be the same as many FPS games. Mouse for moving your view, WASD for moving, left mouse to shoot, right mouse for Aiming Down Sights/zooming in/alternative fire.

  • E - getting into vehicles/emplacements.
  • G - Picking up stuff from the ground, such as the NVA mobile spawn, a weapon kit dropped by a dead player or placed explosives.
  • K - Chat to everyone on the server.
  • L - Chat to just your team.
  • F keys - At the top of your screen you will see commands linked to F keys, press the appropriate F key for the option you want.
  • Switching weapons with the mouse wheel - Scroll to the weapon you want and then press left mouse button. (You can also use the number keys)
  • Switching seats - Use the number keys, if the seat is red on the icon at the bottom it is occupied.
  • Q - See the distance/location of flags, teammates and placed friendly explosives. (I suggest you do this every game, or you might get some upset players when you run over their mines)
  • Tab - View the scoreboard.
  • Insert - View the map order.
  • M - Open up the map.
  • N - Change the minimap zoom level.
  • Z - Go prone.
  • Ctrl - Crouch
  • ` or ~ - open the console.
  • Left shift - Walk. (If you find a use for this, let me know. It will take you forever to get anywhere)
  • Space - jump
  • C - Change camera view in vehicles.
  • 0 - Open the radio.
  • 9 - Parachute

There are some unique mechanisms regarding vehicles or tools as well! Check them out below:

  • Wrench/ratchet - Repairs damaged vehicles/emplacements and apparently trees…(don’t ask)
  • Blowtorch - Damages vehicles/emplacements. (Don’t forget to run once it’s fully damaged…)
  • Bouncing betty - Will pop up and explode when triggered by movement. (hide round a corner if possible)
  • Claymore - (will explode when triggered by movement or manually)
  • Pungi sticks - Will instantly kill or deal a lot of damage if stepped on.
  • Caltrops - Deal a little damage but multiple times. (If you see them on stairs find another route…)
  • Landmines - Will explode when a vehicle passes over them. (Not triggered by infantry, don’t place them in tunnels unless you want strange looks)
  • Time bombs - Will explode after 10 seconds. Hold right mouse button to set the time manually.
  • C4 - Throw with left mouse, use right mouse to get the detonator or press the C4 key again.
  • Mortar - Deploy at your location with left mouse, press E to use it.
  • Binoculars - Aim at a location with right mouse then press left mouse. This will give artillery line of sight for 1 minute or until you die. Players on artillery can switch between targets with the mouse wheel. The Loach has this as an alternative fire option.
  • Airlifting - The Huey and ACH(Chinook) both have ropes for hooking onto US vehicles. Hold right mouse to deploy the rope, then hover it above the vehicle you wish to pick up until the light goes green. Once done, you can let go of the right mouse button until you want to drop the target, which you can do by pressing right mouse again. The player being airlifted should not move as this will cause them to get dropped.
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Files for V1.61

Getting Battlefield 1942

With the understand that Battlefield 1942 is considered to be "Abandonware" we are listing a 3rd party download link here to get possible players back into the game.

Simply click on the download button below and it will begin the download. Once downloaded, extract it using WinRAR or 7zip (for example) and run the bf1942-setup.exe file. Install as normal.

Please note;
The download provided is of the Anthology. Thus it includes the base game (Battlefield 1942) as well as the officially released mods i.e. Road to Rome etc. The installer should automatically generate a CD-Key for you to use. If you encounter any issues connecting to servers, please get in touch.

Download Battlefield 1942 1.61
No-CD Patch (Master Server)

To install the V1.61 no-cd patch for Battlefield 1942, follow these simple instructions:

First, download the crack and extract the files using WinRar or 7zip.

Next, open the extracted file and head into it. 

Copy the "BF1942.exe" file.

Find your Battlefield 1942 directory. If you haven't installed it anywhere else, it should be in one of these locations:

64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 1942
32-bit Windows: C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 1942

Once you've found the directory, go into it and paste the copied files. It will ask you if you want to replace existing files. Click "Yes" to allow it to replace the files.

That's it! The no-cd patch is now installed and you can play Battlefield Vietnam without needing the CD.

NOTE:
This patch includes the fixed in-game server browser! Remember to click "Update" from the Multiplayer menu!

Download V1.61 No-CD Patch
Desert Combat & Custom Maps

In order to play on our DC server, you must have the Desert Combat mod installed! This is a very easy install.

You will first need to install Desert Combat 0.7 followed by Desert Combat 0.7-Final update. Both links are below.

Download Desert Combat 0.7
Download Desert Combat 0.7-Final Update

Custom maps by BBO:
Additionally & on occasion, we will use custom maps on our Desert Combat server. These are required when they are in rotation (please see our announcements when this is the case).

All you need to do is download the file (link below) there is an option via Google Drive (where they are hosted) to "Download All". Doing this will zip them and download them for you.

Once downloaded, unzip them using WinRar or 7zip and follow this guide:

Copy the maps extracted and paste them into your levels folder of Battlefield 1942. This folder is usually located in:

C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods\DC_Final\Archives\bf1942\levels
or
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 1942\Mods\DC_Final\Archives\bf1942\levels

That's it! If you get stuck, please contact us and we'll help you!

Download BBO's Custom Maps

Guides

Original Game Manual & TLDR Version

Battlefield 1942 is fairly straight forward, but there are some controls you may not be used to! At the bottom of this guide is the full and original game manual, but here is a TL;DR version if you don't feel like reading!

Most controls will be the same as many FPS games. Mouse for moving your view, WASD for moving, left mouse to shoot, right mouse for Aiming Down Sights/zooming in/alternative fire.

  • E - getting into vehicles/emplacements.
  • K - Chat to everyone on the server.
  • L - Chat to just your team.
  • G - Picking up stuff from the ground, such as the NVA mobile spawn, a weapon kit dropped by a dead player or placed explosives.
  • F keys - At the top of your screen you will see commands linked to F keys, press the appropriate F key for the option you want.
  • Switching weapons with the mouse wheel - Scroll to the weapon you want and then press left mouse button. (You can also use the number keys)
  • Switching seats - Use the number keys, if the seat is red on the icon at the bottom it is occupied.
  • Tab - View the scoreboard.
  • Insert - View the map order.
  • M - Open up the map.
  • N - Change the minimap zoom level.
  • Z - Go prone.
  • Z - Go prone.

Some additional mechanics:

  • Arrow key UP - Open hatches / bow doors.
  • Arrow key Down - Close hatches / bow doors.
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