I've seen a bit of chatter about BF2 and the expansion, etc. I think I agree with Steel on this - we haven't played this enough for me to get the expansion yet.
I think 3-4 of us have the original stock version now. If you are buying it now, please don't install the expansion (unless it can be confirmed that you can still connect with stock players).
I think those of us that already have it would love to play it as others get it - it's very fun, but more fun with more people. Let's not get a fragmented install on this.
I will hold off on getting the expansion (can you believe it?), seeing as we rarely play BF2 now. There's really no point getting it, if I can't enjoy it with others.
"SILENCE, I KILL YOU!!" - Achmed the Dead Terrorist
AKA: Staark or Staark_RLG