Hi I'm Arkyliën (or henk),

Since 2019 I started to work on all kinds of projects for Battlefield 1942.
Because this game is so basic/raw in its game-play and game-content its a real challenge to master both playing the game and creating content. This challenge I really enjoy. I have have worked on several projects (a few in cooperation with others):

• New server manager
• Manage/host several BF1942 servers
• Create fixes and addons to the Linux BF1942 server
• In the windows client I removed an annoying message from the console
• New maps; GC Bespin Night
• Update the GC mod to a new version
• Host the BF1942 master server
• Host a general information website for BF1942: bf1942.eu
• Gather a database of bf1942 files; 1000+ bf1942 maps atm
• Blender plugin to import/export BF1942 meshes
• Create fixes for many issues (mostly in custom maps)
• And most likely more...

Now I'm working on several projects:

• Update for Windows client to be able to auto-download maps and mods
• New BF1942 map: Floating Archipelago
• New GC map: GC Mos Entha
• New GC version (8.5 ~ 9.0)

Automatic download for BF1942

I started this donation page for people who want to donate money to me for this project im working on:
Update for Windows client such that it is able to automatically download maps and mods.

Battlefield 1942 has been around for 20 years now.
And in these 2 decades the game has seen many custom mods and maps.

We all know the annoying message: "MAP NOT FOUND"

I (Arkyliën / henk) would love to create an update for BF1942 that will let BF1942 download the map/mod automatically.


I already have a database of 1000+ bf1942 maps and all popular mods.
I also have the knowledge to make this update.

BUT I sadly don’t have the time.
Since I'm so passionate to make this update for the community I see only one solution:
Are you willing to support me financially?
For legal reasons I can't promise any product or service for your gifts.
So regardless of the amount of gifts I get I will start to work on this project
For your reference: around 1000 euros would cover for a very basic version (v1.0)

v1.0 will be a able to automatically download mods and maps when they are not found after joining a server. The download interface will look very basic with few options. The maps/mods will be downloaded from big database of files that I will host. The downloaded files will be placed in the correct location automatically and after that you automatically rejoin the server. The client interface will be opensource to ensure highest reliability, security and durability!

Later versions will be able to download these files directly from server you want to join (if this server supports this feature). Also some form of version control be added such that the server owner can update the map to a newer version.

The client is opensource:
https://github.com/sponsors/Ahrkylien/dashboard/your_sponsors

My Patreon can be found here:
https://www.patreon.com/arkylien