When playing, left-click the mouse to fire, right-click to zoom the view or use alternate ability.
Find a multiplayer game to play - the single-player game is maybe useful for getting used to controls, but is otherwise Not Fun. If you just bought the game, here's the one-minute guide to getting going: Get a joystick and set it up if you want to fly. How does this game compare to other multiplayer FPS games? Check the GameSpy stats page - last I looked this game was #2. If you do run a server, you'll want to get the BlackBagOps Server Management Utilities. There is also a good Server FAQ available. Write me at if you have additions and corrections. This is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for this game, for hitting the main problems people first have in playing. Battlefield 1942 FAQ Battlefield 1942 FAQ