MOHPA Multiplayer Fact Sheet 7/3/2004
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault
Multiplayer Fact Sheet
Introduction
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault is a new chapter for Medal of Honor for both the single player as well as the multiplayer game. EA has always been committed to the multiplayer experience and the online community. This commitment has never been more evident than in Pacific Assault. The goal of the multiplayer game is to introduce a new game type, Invader, which focuses on team play including the introduction of classes. In addition to this new game type, EA has also put a lot of effort into multiplayer features and community support. Anti-cheat technology, stat tracking, improved interface, and more are just examples of the rich full multiplayer world being created for Pacific Assault.
Key Features
· Invader Gametype - The new gamemode for MOHPA, Invader, features groups of players organized into offensive
and defensive teams. The offense must take over a series of objectives that the defense must protect. As the offense
accomplishes objectives, the spawn points advance, always keeping the action focused on achieving the current
objective.
· Class Based Gameplay - For the first time in the history of the Medal of Honor franchise, MOHPA features the
introduction of multiplayer classes. Players can now assume the role of Infantry, Corpsmen, Ammo Technicians, and
Combat Engineers, increasing the opportunities for team-play and cooperation.
· New Weapon Set - The multiplayer game will utilize all the same weapons available in the single player game which
includes a new set of weapons, including Bayonets for both Axis and Allied players.
· 8 Unique Multiplayer Scenarios for up to 32 players - Instead of recycling single-player levels and retrofitting them
for multiplayer, MOHPA offers 8 totally original gameplay scenarios to players, based both upon historical
engagements as well as fictionalized scenarios.
· Instant Play Game Finder - When players first enter the multiplayer game, they are immediately presented with a link
to a fast, open server. This removes some of the complex server browsing screens involved in most multiplayer games
and allows users to be able to quickly start enjoying our multiplayer game within a click of a button, much like they
would expect from our single-player game.
· Server Wizard - Rather than confronting users with a complex and confusing screen of buttons that most multiplayer
games force upon users, MOHPA will feature an innovative new Server Wizard. Much like a Wizard one encounters
when installing a program, MOHPAs Server Wizard walks users through the process of setting up their own games,
step-by-step, explaining both basic and advanced features in detail. This makes the process of starting servers easier to
understand. For more experienced, power users, a more traditional Advanced Server Setup option is available.
· Bookmarking Tools - Users can keep track of servers for convenient future access by putting them in a bookmark list.
This will make it easier for users to return to servers they like playing on.
· Persistent Online Stat Tracking & Ranking - MOHPA Multiplayer will allow users to create persistent accounts to
keep track of their actions, experience, and performance online. Using these online stats, MOHPA will assess and
assign ranks to players based on their skill. Beginners can find other players at their level increasing the chances that
they will enjoy themselves and not be owned by more experienced players. Likewise, expert gamers can use the
ranking system to find and create games for players who can compete on their level. The ranking also distinguishes
between pure fighters and team-oriented players, allowing players unprecedented options to find and create servers to
suite their preferences.
· Buddy Lists & Chat Lobby - Users will be able to access a new room-based chat lobby in the games interface prior
to joining a game. Buddy List features will also be provided that will give users the tools to find and keep in touch with
friends and clanmates, ignore users who may be harassing them, or join their buddies in games already in progress.
· Anti-Cheat Technology & CD Key Banning
MOHPA will deliver a quality, cheat-free multiplayer experience out of the box by shipping with anti-cheat technology
including PunkBusterTM, minimizing the influence of hacks and cheaters. Admins will also have the ability to
permanently ban abusive users from their servers via a Global User ID encrypted from their CD Key.
· Improved MOD Support - MOHPA will feature an integrated Modification browser that will better allow users to
specify what custom mods theyd like to run on their servers and where the mods can be found on the Internet.
Improved load screens will help guide users through the process of automating mod downloads from the server or will
redirect them to an external website. With improved tools, tutorial, and community support, our goal is to ensure that
our customers experience with user-created mods is as seamless and easy to use, giving them the ability to keep the online experience fresh.
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault
Multiplayer Fact Sheet
Introduction
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault is a new chapter for Medal of Honor for both the single player as well as the multiplayer game. EA has always been committed to the multiplayer experience and the online community. This commitment has never been more evident than in Pacific Assault. The goal of the multiplayer game is to introduce a new game type, Invader, which focuses on team play including the introduction of classes. In addition to this new game type, EA has also put a lot of effort into multiplayer features and community support. Anti-cheat technology, stat tracking, improved interface, and more are just examples of the rich full multiplayer world being created for Pacific Assault.
Key Features
· Invader Gametype - The new gamemode for MOHPA, Invader, features groups of players organized into offensive
and defensive teams. The offense must take over a series of objectives that the defense must protect. As the offense
accomplishes objectives, the spawn points advance, always keeping the action focused on achieving the current
objective.
· Class Based Gameplay - For the first time in the history of the Medal of Honor franchise, MOHPA features the
introduction of multiplayer classes. Players can now assume the role of Infantry, Corpsmen, Ammo Technicians, and
Combat Engineers, increasing the opportunities for team-play and cooperation.
· New Weapon Set - The multiplayer game will utilize all the same weapons available in the single player game which
includes a new set of weapons, including Bayonets for both Axis and Allied players.
· 8 Unique Multiplayer Scenarios for up to 32 players - Instead of recycling single-player levels and retrofitting them
for multiplayer, MOHPA offers 8 totally original gameplay scenarios to players, based both upon historical
engagements as well as fictionalized scenarios.
· Instant Play Game Finder - When players first enter the multiplayer game, they are immediately presented with a link
to a fast, open server. This removes some of the complex server browsing screens involved in most multiplayer games
and allows users to be able to quickly start enjoying our multiplayer game within a click of a button, much like they
would expect from our single-player game.
· Server Wizard - Rather than confronting users with a complex and confusing screen of buttons that most multiplayer
games force upon users, MOHPA will feature an innovative new Server Wizard. Much like a Wizard one encounters
when installing a program, MOHPAs Server Wizard walks users through the process of setting up their own games,
step-by-step, explaining both basic and advanced features in detail. This makes the process of starting servers easier to
understand. For more experienced, power users, a more traditional Advanced Server Setup option is available.
· Bookmarking Tools - Users can keep track of servers for convenient future access by putting them in a bookmark list.
This will make it easier for users to return to servers they like playing on.
· Persistent Online Stat Tracking & Ranking - MOHPA Multiplayer will allow users to create persistent accounts to
keep track of their actions, experience, and performance online. Using these online stats, MOHPA will assess and
assign ranks to players based on their skill. Beginners can find other players at their level increasing the chances that
they will enjoy themselves and not be owned by more experienced players. Likewise, expert gamers can use the
ranking system to find and create games for players who can compete on their level. The ranking also distinguishes
between pure fighters and team-oriented players, allowing players unprecedented options to find and create servers to
suite their preferences.
· Buddy Lists & Chat Lobby - Users will be able to access a new room-based chat lobby in the games interface prior
to joining a game. Buddy List features will also be provided that will give users the tools to find and keep in touch with
friends and clanmates, ignore users who may be harassing them, or join their buddies in games already in progress.
· Anti-Cheat Technology & CD Key Banning
MOHPA will deliver a quality, cheat-free multiplayer experience out of the box by shipping with anti-cheat technology
including PunkBusterTM, minimizing the influence of hacks and cheaters. Admins will also have the ability to
permanently ban abusive users from their servers via a Global User ID encrypted from their CD Key.
· Improved MOD Support - MOHPA will feature an integrated Modification browser that will better allow users to
specify what custom mods theyd like to run on their servers and where the mods can be found on the Internet.
Improved load screens will help guide users through the process of automating mod downloads from the server or will
redirect them to an external website. With improved tools, tutorial, and community support, our goal is to ensure that
our customers experience with user-created mods is as seamless and easy to use, giving them the ability to keep the online experience fresh.