The Battlefield Vietnam
Website (thanks BattleField Central)
has a status report on the eagerly anticipated first patch for Battlefield
Vietnam, saying the version 1.01 update "has entered the home stretch here
at EA and should be ready for release in the very near future....While future
Battlefield Vietnam updates will include game features that were added to
Battlefield 1942 post-ship (such as the Voting GUI), v1.01 is intended to
address community related issues." The update goes on to detail server
fixes, and the following incomplete list of client fixes:
Sort by Ping fixed in Server Browser
Scrollbar fixed in Server Browser
Soldier prediction fixed to remove jerky movements when walking/jumping
M60 removed from the LAW kit and replaced with M14
M60 and RPD min/max bullet deviation increased when standing/moving
M60 and RPD max bullet deviation decreased slightly when prone
Rate of fire and velocity of M60/RPD adjusted
Player movement speeds on Heavy Assault kits reduced slightly
Network overhead of vehicle engines and airlifting significantly reduced
Added minimap warning icon when enemies are within capture radius of an
opposing team flag