I would love to try BF1942, but it crashes to desktop when loading the Wake Island map screen. I have the latest drivers etc for my video card (Raedon VE 64 MB), and no one seems to want to help me on EA's BF1942 message board.
The game is notoriously unforgiving when it comes to settings, so first turn everything DOWN to low settings in graphics and sound, and then try to stat the game. If that doesn't work, make sure u have 1.1 patch comrade.
There are some fu requirments for the card ... hardware transform and lighting ? ???? You might wanna check that .. also check the ati page .. they have a section for known card/game problems ... might find something there ?