Alright guys, here's the latest(albeit delayed):
EA have extended the time until the end of June (Source:
http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates) but they do not yet have a permanent solution. They have, however, said they will look into community supported solutions as well. (Source:
http://www.ea.com/news/update-on-ea-tit ... on-gamespy)
If EA is willing to look into community solutions for BFV we will get involved, however if there is a cost we will have to take that into consideration.
Once the deadline passes we will see what happens. If direct IP doesn't work then clearly keeping a server going that no-one can access will be a good money sink but if people can, and do, still join we will keep it going assuming there are enough people to make that viable.
How to join with direct IP:
Start up your game
Click 'Multiplayer'
Click 'Internet'
Click 'Add server'
Type in the IP address for our server (8.9.30.43)
Keep the port as '15567'
Press join.
If it helps, I made this video:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOJAdiPKesI[/youtube]
Another method is to edit your BFV shortcut and add the following to the target:
+joinServer 8.9.30.43:15567
If you need help with this let me know, I can also provide my one however that will only work if your BFV is installed in the same location.
Lets hope for the best.