The alleged connection between the NoCD crack for "The Battle for Middle Earth II" and "Battlefield 2" could be attributed to the cross-pollination of gaming communities. Both games were popular among fans of strategy and action genres, and it's plausible that the communities overlapped. The crack, originating or shared within "Battlefield 2" forums or groups, could have been a gesture of goodwill among gamers who recognized the value of playing games without the constraints of physical media.