Battlefield 3

[River_Rat_459]

Good article, and I'm glad to see Dice taking somewhat of a stand. I agree with the author's statement that it may be a "broad generalization of gamers", but I would have to say I've come across those types of players more often than not. And I know several of you have also found yourself in the same game lobbies with those types as well.

There are exceptions, of course. For example, while playing BFBC2 this morning with randoms, I had a fantastic squad of mature, respectful gamers for the longest time. However, I would say that gamers who act like they have good sense about them are either extremely silent, or simply a dying breed.

Nonetheless, I think this is a good move. Just can't wait for BF3 to get here!

[ssandersjr]

saw you on yesterday squid, but lag was killing me and it would let me join you. I may try again today/tonight. I'm currently in the Philippines and my connection sucks!!!!

[River_Rat_459]

saw you on yesterday squid, but lag was killing me and it would let me join you. I may try again today/tonight. I'm currently in the Philippines and my connection sucks!!!!

A. What are you doing in the Philippines, BTW?

B. What time are you normally able to get online?

[ssandersjr]

A. What are you doing in the Philippines, BTW?

B. What time are you normally able to get online?


I work for a company that is send their work offshore, so I got to take an extended vacation to make sure they are ready to take over our jobs. Great, isn't it.

I am typically in from work around 8 or 9PM EST, which makes it 8 or 9AM local time. (12 hours ahead of EST)

[River_Rat_459]

In a new interview with VG24/7 (http://www.vg247.com/2011/08/31/battlefield-3-david-goldfarb-spells-out-single-player/), Battlefield 3 lead designer David Goldfarb talked a lot about the singleplayer component of Battlefield 3, and where DICE drew inspiration from to craft the singleplayer campaign. Specifically, Goldfarb mentioned that DICE isn’t looking to emulate Modern Warfare nor are they looking to repeat Bad Company 2 — for Battlefield 3, they’re aiming for a more realistic experience.
To use the example of Modern Warfare: they’re doing things their way and they’re awesome at that, but we wanted to do things our way, and we hope that we’re awesome at that. And that means we’re doing Generation Kill and 24; that’s closer to what we’re doing, I think.
“Generation Kill” is a realistic, cinema vérité-styled TV series that follows a group of soldiers in Iraq. Goldfarb also mentioned that unlike the recent Call of Duty singleplayer campaigns that are constantly high-paced, Battlefield 3 aims for a variety of pacing styles throughout the story, as Goldfarb puts it:
“We are looking for a broad pacing, from 1-10 as opposed to 10-11. I think that’s a pretty big deal for shooters, to try to do that kind of pacing, to have it be slow for a little while and to make people wait. That’s much harder than we thought it was.”
Finally, Goldfarb commented on the length of the singleplayer campaign, saying that it’s around 7 hours, depending on what difficulty you play on, and mentioned that they’re rather “have six hours of awesome than 12 hours of ‘meh’”. We couldn’t agree more.
SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-singleplayer-inspired-by-generation-kill-and-24/

[jxspyder]

Are you guys doing battlefield 2 on pc?

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[ssandersjr]

Are you guys doing battlefield 2 on pc?

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We'll be on the PS3

[saviger]

Physical Warfare Pack:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ukxgldpOo

and just because it still awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8S_eEv_A5k&NR=1

[saviger]

Back to Karkand:
Doesnt this bring up some fond memories :redface:

http://www.callmedom94.net/Battlefield%203/Back%20to%20Karkand%20Wake%20Island%20Concept%20Art.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/05/b2-to-b3.jpg

[xVeyron N7]

something tells me im going to be hearing a lot of top gun lines once we get up in those fighters. "I feel the need, the need for speed"

[MaximusR3]

something tells me im going to be hearing a lot of top gun lines once we get up in those fighters. "I feel the need, the need for speed"

lol that just makes me imagine how funny it would be if they put in a single player mission where you have to land on the damn carrier.


http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50515_2450143004_4284771_n.jpg

[saviger]

lol that just makes me imagine how funny it would be if they put in a single player mission where you have to land on the damn carrier.


http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50515_2450143004_4284771_n.jpg

I am proud to say, after many attempts I was able to land of that damn carrier. Afterwords I had lost all interest in the game tho

[River_Rat_459]

something tells me im going to be hearing a lot of top gun lines once we get up in those fighters. "I feel the need, the need for speed"

Just so long as your character is not forced to participate in a homoerotic volleyball game, I'll put up with the Top Gun cheesy lines.

[jxspyder]

Just so long as your character is not forced to participate in a homoerotic volleyball game, I'll put up with the Top Gun cheesy lines.

Beach volleyball minigame between rounds.

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[saviger]

extended caspian border gameplay / interview with DICE team lead at PAX.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTYY20PS6VI

[saviger]

New single-player teaser: my mind = blown, 0:43 looks AMAZING


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5eLbPQt_Pk

[River_Rat_459]

I just blew my load! LOL. Looks beyond epic, IMO.

[saviger]

I just blew my load! LOL. Looks beyond epic, IMO.

Deployable Mortar tubes have been confirmed as a engineer or support (I cant remember witch) unlock in multiplayer.

[HAVOK]

Deployable Mortar tubes have been confirmed as a engineer or support (I cant remember witch) unlock in multiplayer.

SECTION!(only 25th-ID will get this...)

[saviger]

SECTION!(only 25th-ID will get this...)

We had Sections instead of Squads in the Scouts as well =P

[HAVOK]

We had Sections instead of Squads in the Scouts as well =P

It's a mortar platoon term, has nothing to do with actual "sections" of soldiers. It's what we yell out to alert the gunline that we have a fire mission, and they need to standby for further instruction.

[saviger]

It has been confirmed by DICE that the jets will no longer have free fall bombs.

But you get to pick either AA or AG missiles, to fire the missiles at ground targets they must be lased by a team mate on the ground. SWEET!!

Ganna be really fun to lase a target, and have a teammate fire a tank killing hellfire up its ass.

[River_Rat_459]

It has been confirmed by DICE that the jets will no longer have free fall bombs.

But you get to pick either AA or AG missiles, to fire the missiles at ground targets they must be lased by a team mate on the ground. SWEET!!

Ganna be really fun to lase a target, and have a teammate fire a tank killing hellfire up its ass.

NICE! That's gonna make for some nice strategy play.

[ASignorelli]

It's a mortar platoon term, has nothing to do with actual "sections" of soldiers. It's what we yell out to alert the gunline that we have a fire mission, and they need to standby for further instruction.

I know all about it. I was a section chief. :-)

[xVeyron N7]

well there was a video of BF3 Aircraft dog fight but it looks like EA must have gotten to it because I cant find it anymore. There was also some 360 footage but its gone too.

Note: The M82 is in the single player but according to dice its not in multiplayer due to balancing issues.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irnt0Hp91X4&feature=feedu

[ASignorelli]

well there was a video of BF3 Aircraft dog fight but it looks like EA must have gotten to it because I cant find it anymore. There was also some 360 footage but its gone too.

Note: The M82 is in the single player but according to dice its not in multiplayer due to balancing issues.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irnt0Hp91X4&feature=feedu

Fan of the carbine selection they made.

[saviger]

well there was a video of BF3 Aircraft dog fight but it looks like EA must have gotten to it because I cant find it anymore. There was also some 360 footage but its gone too.


It was crummy pre-alpha footage from a leaked developers build. They didnt have any shaders or AA turned on.

I was able to get a download zip file of all the footage from a link on redit. The dogfight sequence is AMAZING!

[saviger]

From EA/DICE

"Battlefield 3 is being built to last 3-5 years or longer, we are taking what we have learned from all the Battlefield games and expanding on them. We know other shops in the industry like to churn out a new title every year, that's just sloppy profiteering and causing stagnation in the FPS genera. We hope to change that with Battlefield3"

Hmmm what you guys think?

[MARDIGRA21]

From EA/DICE

"Battlefield 3 is being built to last 3-5 years or longer, we are taking what we have learned from all the Battlefield games and expanding on them. We know other shops in the industry like to churn out a new title every year, that's just sloppy profiteering and causing stagnation in the FPS genera. We hope to change that with Battlefield3"

Hmmm what you guys think?

Direct blow u think, I think it's a little childish, but I'm getting bf 3 for both systems

[xVeyron N7]

I guess according to the information out today the Beta is ready to go, Dice is just waiting for Sony and Microsoft to give the green light on their end

[MARDIGRA21]

I guess according to the information out today the Beta is ready to go, Dice is just waiting for Sony and Microsoft to give the green light on their end

Omg can't wait

[saviger]

I might be stuck playing the beta on the PS3 since I bought MOH:LE on it.

Well.... thats just for early access, the beta will be open after that. PC, with everything turned on HIGH!!
and 64 player matches!!
.....my eyeballs will be melting from the awesomeness

[saviger]

new battlebog out today, explains all the multiplayer modes

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/09/15/battleblog-11-every-battlefield-3-multiplayer-game-mode-explained.aspx

[saviger]

360 Screens from show in France
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/984/battlefield3operationgu.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/battlefield3operationgu.jpg/)
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/984/battlefield3operationgu.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/battlefield3operationgu.jpg/)

[Pakman3000]

Can someone embed this properly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iEopBM70zY

[xVeyron N7]

Dice also confirmed today that you do not need a copy of MOH to play the Beta once you get your code. There was a lot of confusion regarding how to play the beta.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEq8KtJfeWs&feature=related

[River_Rat_459]

Some beautiful screen shots from Operation Guillotine teaser video at this link.

http://www.vg247.com/2011/09/15/battlefield-3-operation-guillotine-shots-show-a-gorgeous-game/

[jxspyder]

Thank god.

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[md femme fatale]

Direct blow u think, I think it's a little childish, but I'm getting bf 3 for both systems

Me too!

[River_Rat_459]

Those of you getting BF3 for PC might be interested in this offer. Pre-order BF3 digital download on Origin, get Dead Space 2 digital download free (for PC, obviously).

Details here: http://store.origin.com/store/ea/html/pbPage.bf3promo/

[xVeyron N7]

360 Operation Guillotine trailer




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzA4dv0xkzg

***mod edit, to show MUCH higher quality video*** ... what was machinima thinking?

[MARDIGRA21]

you beat me to it veyron, still looks more badass than ever

[saviger]

edited to show higher quality vid, without distorted auto/video

[Pakman3000]

Nobody else saw the mortar round lag and leave the tube late at 0:35? Great trailer, but you'd think they would make sure everything was right.

[saviger]

Nobody else saw the mortar round lag and leave the tube late at 0:35? Great trailer, but you'd think they would make sure everything was right.

Its not lag, the camera angle was just right to see the round being rendered and flying through the air.

[ASignorelli]

So uh, anyone read the new game informer? BF3 has an amazing review while they said CoD3 is more like a downgraded map pack HAHAHA! BF3 is just that EPIC I guess.

[xVeyron N7]

supposedly an EA rep at Gamefest let it slip that the Beta will be here this coming week. The article though made it clear that this is still uncomfirmed

http://myona.com/2011/09/19/ea-battlefield-3-beta-coming-xbox-live-week/

[saviger]

yea, the BF3 forums over on the EA site have been blowing up with this.

Be very wary when going over there, its infested with trolls

[xVeyron N7]

meh, I stopped going to the BF3 forums a while ago, its one giant COD hating system war troll fest.

[Ironhide400]

I am sure you have covered this already, but I read in Game Informer where we are going to be able to talk to the other squad, not just the one you are on! That is epic in itself! ;)

[xVeyron N7]

I am sure you have covered this already, but I read in Game Informer where we are going to be able to talk to the other squad, not just the one you are on! That is epic in itself! ;)
I smiled when I read that also. Only being able to talk to 3 other people was just dumb. Also if you sit in spot long enough your sniper scope will give off a glare giving away your position.

[River_Rat_459]

Here's a very good, detailed review of Operation Guillotine as played on the PS3 by G4. The anticipation just went up to 11 on the dial for me!

http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/48696/battlefield-3/articles/75543/battlefield-3-hands-on-preview-deep-into-operation-guillotine/

[River_Rat_459]

HOT DAMN!!

http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/beta

EDIT: Some will be getting it just a few days earlier...


THE OPEN BETA STARTS SEPTEMBER 29TH ON XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 3, AND PC. THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY PRE-ORDERED THE PC DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VERSION OF BATTLEFIELD 3 THROUGH ORIGIN OR OWN THE LIMITED/TIER 1 EDITION OF MEDAL OF HONOR FOR XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 3 OR PC, WILL HAVE EARLY ACCESS STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 27TH. THE OPEN BETA ENDS ON OCTOBER 10TH.

[MARDIGRA21]

Sweet

[ASignorelli]

I am sure you have covered this already, but I read in Game Informer where we are going to be able to talk to the other squad, not just the one you are on! That is epic in itself! ;)

NOT TROLLING --- I read it too, and anyone else notice how they called CoDMW3 an extra map pack?! I'm on the BF3 bandwagon, but ouch! Where they getting paid off or something or just being good reviewers? I thought it was a low blow to be honest, even if it is true.
Thanks for the beta update too! :-)

[MaximusR3]

damn, only 2 days of early access for those who qualify? Not complaining since I get in sooner but honestly I figured I'd be waiting a week or two minimum before the beta went public. Interesting decision as it may leave a bit of a bad taste in some gamers' mouths next time EA offers up a preorder bonus like that again

[saviger]

damn, only 2 days of early access for those who qualify? Not complaining since I get in sooner but honestly I figured I'd be waiting a week or two minimum before the beta went public. Interesting decision as it may leave a bit of a bad taste in some gamers' mouths next time EA offers up a preorder bonus like that again

Yeah it sucks, EA sucks. So does Activision. I think it would be much less mud slinging going around if the developers could publish themselves. AND better perks

[saviger]

damn, only 2 days of early access for those who qualify? Not complaining since I get in sooner but honestly I figured I'd be waiting a week or two minimum before the beta went public. Interesting decision as it may leave a bit of a bad taste in some gamers' mouths next time EA offers up a preorder bonus like that again

I'll be playing the 2 early days on the PS3, and the rest on the PC.

[saviger]

This is why BF3 is better BTW:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pNOxynC1Dc

[MaximusR3]

interesting bit of news


[...]PlayStation fans! You’ll be happy to know that beginning with our first expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand (to be released later this year), all full-blown upcoming expansion packs for the game will appear one week early exclusively on PS3, brought to you by Sony![...]so is Microsoft going to go through with their policy of refusing to publish anything if isn't on XBL at least at the same time as all other platforms, if not sooner? I think not, BF3 is going to be too big to outright refuse it but i'm curious what the outcome will be

personally I'd rather see things come out the same time for everyone but such is the way they choose to compete i guess, annoying as it may be


source:
PS Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/22/battlefield-3-expansions-to-hit-ps3-first-open-beta-on-psn-929)

[MaximusR3]

as an added note, people are already showing a bit of confusion on this news so I'll clarify.

What they are saying is that all DLC will come to PS3 one week prior to other platforms, not just the Back to Karkand DLC. The only reason they say that DLC pack specifically is because they are saying beginning with the one already announced, and all else to follow.

[jxspyder]

as an added note, people are already showing a bit of confusion on this news so I'll clarify.

What they are saying is that all DLC will come to PS3 one week prior to other platforms, not just the Back to Karkand DLC. The only reason they say that DLC pack specifically is because they are saying beginning with the one already announced, and all else to follow.

Isn't Back to Karkand release day DLC?

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[MaximusR3]

as far as I recall it's release day for preorders but will release at a later date for everyone else. something like that anyways

[MaximusR3]

as you were, I looked into it and the Return to Karkand DLC is free for preorders but it is not a day one release, nor do they have a release date for it at all as far as i can tell.


Q: Is the Back to Karkand expansion pack exclusive to pre-orders?
A: No. You can also buy it separately if you do not pre-order Battlefield 3. Back to Karkand will be available the exact same date after the launch of Battlefield 3 no matter if you pre-ordered or buy it separately.

Q: When will the Back to Karkand expansion pack be released?
A: We have not yet announced the Back to Karkand expansion pack release date.

Q: How much does the Back to Karkand Expansion pack cost?
A: We have not yet announced a price. However, it will be included in the Limited Edition at no extra charge.

[saviger]

It will work much the same way the "VIP code" did with BC2, free map packs for the pre-orders (VIP code) and $$$ everyone else

[River_Rat_459]

Battlelog screenshots leaked.

Here's a note from the Battlefield 3 blog. You may note the part in bold regarding clan support...

We’ve got a hot batch of new screenshots showing an updated Battlelog which will be used for the upcoming Battlefield 3 beta. Among other things, the screenshots confirm that there will be built-in clan support for Battlefield 3 (called “Platoons”), and that players will be able to create multiple soldiers, contrary to previous reports (http://bf3blog.com/2011/08/only-one-battlefield-3-soldier-allowed-per-player/). Read on for the full gallery.

See 'em here:

http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/battlefield-3-beta-battlelog-screenshots-leaked/

[River_Rat_459]

And for those of you contemplating purchasing the Wii U, you might eventually get a version of BF3 of your own. So says this article

http://bf3blog.com/2011/09/dice-we-definitely-see-potential-in-the-wii-u/

[saviger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEiyQCscbMo&feature=player_profilepage

[saviger]

Full length trailer:
"Go above and beyond the Call"
The EA forums are exploding with this saying "I got 99 problems but CoD aint one"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coOHjF4_apI

[MARDIGRA21]

Can't wait till tomorrow I'm taking Wednesday off to play this beta all night

[xVeyron N7]

the emails will be going out sometime tonight for the MOH and Origin people. Supposedly the Beta will go Live at 5am Pacific.

[Tblazer13]

Just finished watching the GameSpot Early Deployment Tournament live stream and I'm pumped to finally get my hands on this game. One thing I did notice is that the LAV was missing during the tournament. I hope the beta isn't without vehicles, that would be a damn shame. Player's screens indicated that they were in fact playing the open beta, fingers crossed that they were just playing infantry only mode.

I will be playing on the PS3 tomorrow, see you on the battlefield.

[MARDIGRA21]

I watched it too man that guy can't aim for shit

[MARDIGRA21]

I BOUGHT THE LIMITED EDITION OF MEDAL OF HONOR, HOW DO I GET EARLY ACCESS?

FOR XBOX 360, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR PERSONAL EARLY ACCESS CODE. NOTE YOUR CODE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR PLAYSTATION 3, THE EARLY ACCESS OPEN BETA WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPEAR FOR YOU IN THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK STORE.
ON PC, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR PERSONAL EARLY ACCESS CODE. NOTE YOUR CODE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDEEM THE CODE ON ORIGIN.

So ps3 it automatically shows up for us, probably when they update the psn store. I hope it's on there when I get off work

[River_Rat_459]

FYI...This just came from the official Battlefield Twitter feed about 10 minutes ago:


Battlefield (http://twitter.com/#%21/Battlefield) Battlefield



In NA, early access emails have been sent for PC & X360. We're waiting for Sony to post the Beta on PSN; email delivery starts at 11am PST

[Trained2Survive]

FYI...This just came from the official Battlefield Twitter feed about 10 minutes ago:

I got mine for 360 this morning. Gonna give it a run through today sometime

[Tblazer13]

Just got my early access email, now the beta just needs to hurry up and go live on PSN.

[HAVOK]

I got mine this morning. Played a few rounds of Rush and I have to say....
BLAAAAAAZIN!!! I'm loving the parkour-esque vault maneuver when sprinting! This game is looking sick, I'll be leaving work early to go play this...:)

[FloatOn]

Got my PC beta code. Hell YEAH!!

Created the USMG Platoon on battlelog for us so no one takes it. Hit me up for invites!!!

[ASignorelli]

Waiting to get one... :-/ I hope I get one... I did play the Alpha!

[RookieHunter]

PSN Store is Lagging .....lets go...I wants me Beta........lol

[MARDIGRA21]

PSN Store is Lagging .....lets go...I wants me Beta........lol

Hopefully it's up by the time I get home

[ASignorelli]

PSN Store is Lagging .....lets go...I wants me Beta........lol

I just got the invite too! :-) and of course the same thing you're going through... NOOOO!!!!! Why wont the PSN store work! Anyone know when they update it? I know it's every tuesday, but WHEN?! I know it's before 6:00 pm PST though, cause that's when i usually get on for the updates and free games.

[Tblazer13]

http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/10275471.jpg

[MaximusR3]

it usually updates between 2-4pm pacific but it has been both earlier and later in some cases, the latest i've seen it being around 9pm pacific but that was only once...

I'm not even eligible for the early access but i'm still waiting on the store update so that hopefully I can get an early start on the download in preparation for thursday :)

[ASignorelli]

it usually updates between 2-4pm pacific but it has been both earlier and later in some cases, the latest i've seen it being around 9pm pacific but that was only once...

I'm not even eligible for the early access but i'm still waiting on the store update so that hopefully I can get an early start on the download in preparation for thursday :)

NOT ELIGIBLE?! You dont need the MoH disc I think, it's just as long as you had it and registered it to your PSN account... At least I hope so anyways.

[MARDIGRA21]

You don't need the disc.

[ASignorelli]

Hi Soldier,
In the coming weeks we will be running an Open Beta for Battlefield 3. To thank you for buying Medal of Honor Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition, we would like to invite you to join the PlayStation®3 Open Beta 48 hours early.
The purpose of the Open Beta is to give you an early look at Battlefield 3 as well as give us a chance to get your feedback. Make sure to visit battlelog.battlefield.com for forums, powerful social features, a feed of your friends' progress and achievements, and detailed player stats and leader boards.



BATTLEFIELD 3 BETA EARLY ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
Dates: September 27th - October 10th
Platform: PlayStation 3
Starting on the 29th, you can also test the Open Beta on Xbox 360® or PC
HOW TO JOIN THE BATTLEFIELD 3 OPEN BETA:
1) Go to the PlayStation®Network Store on your console
2) From storefront, click on View All By Title, click on B
3) Click on Battlefield 3. All content will appear here


Besides this, I went to battle long, and it wont let me sign onto that! Maybe, I gotta create a beta account first with PSN? Also, this seems pretty open to me.

[MaximusR3]

i never got/had MoH

i played the beta but never played the final game

[MARDIGRA21]

Oh never mind then see you Thursday

[saviger]

Made a Platoon within battlelog and a custom emblem too! Check it:
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6286/usmg.jpg

[MaximusR3]

I probably already know the answer but is BattleLog platform segregated like Elite?

[saviger]

dont know yet, once I get my PSN account in the beta I'll be able to test it

[MaximusR3]

something to amuse you while you wait on the PS store update:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGbo50Ar420

[saviger]

There is an option to import your friends over from live and PSN. When you hover other them it sais "not in beta"

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1156/originm.jpg

[MaximusR3]

nice, maybe there is hope then of a clan in full strength, without platform barriers

[saviger]

Weapons and gadgets
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5852/weaponsrx.jpg
Main profile page
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5205/profilej.jpg
battle report, doesn't come up after match but saved in your battle log
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/6569/battlereport.png

[MaximusR3]

the PS Store is now officially updated







update: looks like they won't allow me to download so i'll be waiting to start the download whenever they allow you to on thursday. I was hoping I would be able to download it and just not be able to access the servers until thursday but alas, they'd rather let me spend all day thursday downloading it while i could be playing

[HAVOK]

It was fun while it lasted. I keep losing connection with the EA server. Maybe its just me but the xbox360 version seems broken.

[Tblazer13]

Squads and VOIP are ridiculously buggy on the PS3, playing as a squad isn't really an option right now. :( Oh well, I'll just have to play with myself.

[xVeyron N7]

just finished my first game. Of course it has bugs but so far it feels solid. One burst is enough to drop a guy. At range you really have no choice but to fire it in semi auto because of the recoil. O yea, they finally got the M16 right. The full auto version in this game is listed as the M16A3.

[MaximusR3]

so no burst fire on the M16A3 in game then right?

[Tblazer13]

Here's a tip, use mobile spawn points. Nobody has a fucking clue what they are yet, so just put them in the middle of their line of advance and cause chaos. Works wonders in the metro while defending. Nothing beats spawning right behind someone and capping them with the shotgun.

EDIT: Another thing, you can blast open the stalls and hide in them in at A in the first metro set. Just run up the left side behind the trains and you have an easy plant, the stalls make it easy to hold it by yourself.

[saviger]

so no burst fire on the M16A3 in game then right?

you can change between , simi, burst and auto by hitting the V key

[jxspyder]

Wish I could figure out how I unlocked a scope. Would also be nice to figure out the flashlight.

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[MaximusR3]

you can change between , simi, burst and auto by hitting the V key


then they still didn't get it right, the A3 has 3 settings: Safe, Semi, and Auto...

lol oh well, I guess they at least tried to get it right by switching from the A4 to the A3 to explain the automatic fire

[ASignorelli]

Wish I could figure out how I unlocked a scope. Would also be nice to figure out the flashlight.

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Stuff just randomly unlocks it seems like, and the flashlight always seems to be on... Can't figure out how to turn it off...
Other than falling under the map a couple times when I step into a hole or going prone, no big issues... Oh yeah, squads are kinda meh, and it took me forever to hit rank 6, but then I got so bored of the same map over and over I quit lol... It is FUN though!

[ASignorelli]

HOLY CRAP! I played BF3 on PS3, then when I went to check it out on PC, it has all my stats and EXP from when I played the PS3 version! It also shows me upcoming unlocks and awards! just go to http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/

[xVeyron N7]

Knifing is awesome when you can actually get it to work. Iv also discovered that you cant knife people who are prone, unless im doing something wrong. All in all this is one hell of a game

[xVeyron N7]

so no burst fire on the M16A3 in game then right?
nope, but you can select semi or full auto. The HK416 has semi, burst, and full auto.

[jxspyder]

Odd, unless we're talking two different weapons or the game is radically different, I only get auto or semi. No burst option available.

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[jxspyder]

Also, on battlelog, I made a US Military Gamers platoon as well. Either it's by platform, or you're allowed to have multiple same name platoons.

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[HAVOK]

The ps3 version seems the more solid of the two consoles. Will be playing that one.

[saviger]

I was pwning some fools lastnight!

Defending with m249+ELCAN and flash suppressor. Prone with bipod deployed and ammo box behind me.
Set up in far left tunnel and wiped out a whole squad in one burst! Took out two waves before they started blindly shooting a bazillion rockets down the hallway.

[ladym123]

I was pwning some fools lastnight!

Defending with m249+ELCAN and flash suppressor. Prone with bipod deployed and ammo box behind me.
Set up in far left tunnel and wiped out a whole squad in one burst! Took out two waves before they started blindly shooting a bazillion rockets down the hallway.

Oh I bet they loved you lol!

[River_Rat_459]

I was pwning some fools lastnight!

Defending with m249+ELCAN and flash suppressor. Prone with bipod deployed and ammo box behind me.
Set up in far left tunnel and wiped out a whole squad in one burst! Took out two waves before they started blindly shooting a bazillion rockets down the hallway.

I love rocket spammers (in ANY game). When they start doing that, you know their skill level is poo-poo.:cool:

[saviger]

Oh I bet they loved you lol!

Yeah, They started yelling in the chatbox, Fn camper this Fn camper that.

I replied with "Learn to Flank CoD Kid"
Everyone started ROFLing. They left after that.

[saviger]

then they still didn't get it right, the A3 has 3 settings: Safe, Semi, and Auto...

lol oh well, I guess they at least tried to get it right by switching from the A4 to the A3 to explain the automatic fire

lol, its still a video game. Dont think a "Safe" mode is necessary :p

[HAVOK]

Looks like the squad chat is broken. Played with Mardigra earlier and had no commo whatsoever

[MARDIGRA21]

Nope it makes the game more boring when u can't talk to ur squadmates. But the gameplay is fun but there are 4 major bugs
1. Cant join friends wtf
2. No comm (are u serious, in a team based game)
3.crawling under the map (I Been shot by guys underground by the objective and I'm like wtf just happened I was prone under cover)
4. They should give the option to pick what squad we want to be in bfbc2 had it right, why can't this

But again this is the beta so I'm positive the final product will be polished, day 1 purchase for me.
Release date delivery from amazon ftw.

[HAVOK]

Nope it makes the game more boring when u can't talk to ur squadmates. But the gameplay is fun but there are 4 major bugs
1. Cant join friends wtf
2. No comm (are u serious, in a team based game)
3.crawling under the map (I Been shot by guys underground by the objective and I'm like wtf just happened I was prone under cover)
4. They should give the option to pick what squad we want to be in bfbc2 had it right, why can't this

But again this is the beta so I'm positive the final product will be polished, day 1 purchase for me.
Release date delivery from amazon ftw.

I'll see your 4 and raise you 3:
5. At times the ability to ADS is taken away for no good reason
6. When I go prone, the ground begins to tremor, like theres about to be an earthquake
7. Weapon accessories(combat flashlight, laser sight etc.) should start out in the OFF position. I've been killed more than I'd like simply because when I respawn, the damn flashlight/laser is automatically on and gives away my position.

[ASignorelli]

I'll see your 4 and raise you 3:
5. At times the ability to ADS is taken away for no good reason
6. When I go prone, the ground begins to tremor, like theres about to be an earthquake
7. Weapon accessories(combat flashlight, laser sight etc.) should start out in the OFF position. I've been killed more than I'd like simply because when I respawn, the damn flashlight/laser is automatically on and gives away my position.

Agreed! Also, when you get a good kill streak and unzoom your weapon, you cant look back down your sights again! WTF?! But, I learned if you knife at nothing, you get your sights back... Remember to tell them the problems so they fix it.

[shack_up]

Let's try to squad up tonight. Hopefully it will be better then last night. FYI. I saw the PC US Military Gamers platoon on the blog. here is the PS3 Platoon.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451859598241/

[ASignorelli]

Let's try to squad up tonight. Hopefully it will be better then last night. FYI. I saw the PC US Military Gamers platoon on the blog. here is the PS3 Platoon.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451859598241/

I requested to join

[shack_up]

I requested to join


Your in

[Warhammer0351]

I want to play!! How do I get in on this? I know it's for a limited time only also! I'm on the 360 side!

[MaximusR3]

For PS3, starting tomorrow the beta client will be available for all to download via the playstation store so I would guess XBOX would be along the same lines via the marketplace?

[HAVOK]

I sent a request as well

[saviger]

It will be open to everyone tomorrow, just check battlefield.com for instructions

[MaximusR3]

The beta is available for download on the european store now, for anyone who may have a EU PSN account (Lady)

I've seen no official word on what time it's supposed to go live here in the US but my guesses are XBOX360 will be available later in the morning when the marketplace normally updates. As for PS3, there is scheduled maintenance for the PSN today starting around 9am pacific so if it hasn't already gone live by that time then I'll guess it won't happen until later in the afternoon. PC i have no idea, probably around the same time in the day as the early access beta became available. All guesses though, I've seen no official word nor do I suspect there will be

I'm downloading via my EU account now (11%) so hopefully I'll be on later today after the maintenance :)

[Pakman3000]

Cant you guys make that platoon for all 3 platforms instead of just PS3 or PC?

Edit: Had to create a separate one since you cant make a multiplatform platoon. That kinda sucks.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/

[saviger]

Cant you guys make that platoon for all 3 platforms instead of just PS3 or PC?

Edit: Had to create a separate one since you cant make a multiplatform platoon. That kinda sucks.

Remember, the battlelog is in testing as well. ALL the stats and platoons will be wiped after the beta is over.

I have seen it discussed by the DICE devs, platoons being cross platform in retail.

EDIT:
Also I was able to play couple rounds of Conquest on Caspian Border lastnight before they changed the server password.
ITS FREAKIN AMAZING, not to mention MASSIVE. Operation Metro, and Bad Company2 HAVE NOTHING on this experience.

Your jaw will drop after the first tank gets taken out by a helo, then setting off a secondary explosion nearby. The sounds and visuals had me floored.

Edit2:
Right after the Helo flew by tacking out the Abrams, two guys in my squad pulled out Stingers and took him out as he was circling back. Raining smoke and debris all around us.

[Ragingclue]

Sent a request to join the PC platoon. Name in origins is Kindtree because some asshole took my name already.

[saviger]

Sent a request to join the PC platoon. Name in origins is Kindtree because some asshole took my name already.

accepted, welcome!

[saviger]

What are your guys current favorite load out?

Mine is:
Support Class,
M249
Reflex Red dot
Laser Sight
Forward Grip
Silencer

C4 Explosives as gadget.
LOVE planting explosives on the wall behind A, when I hear someone arm the MCOM I blow them to kingdom come.

[indyred99]

Ill be on tonight. Not sure which system to try first. 360 or PS3. Got my Xbox account back today from Xbox support so I'm ready to go.

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[ssandersjr]

Got my PC beta code. Hell YEAH!!

Created the USMG Platoon on battlelog for us so no one takes it. Hit me up for invites!!!

I have signed up on the PC version, will do the PS3 when I get in from work.

[Ragingclue]

accepted, welcome!

Cool, thanks man. Hopefully we can keep the numbers up on the PC clan this time.


What are your guys current favorite load out?

Mine is:
Support Class,
M249
Reflex Red dot
Laser Sight
Forward Grip
Silencer

C4 Explosives as gadget.
LOVE planting explosives on the wall behind A, when I hear someone arm the MCOM I blow them to kingdom come.

I've only played a few games so far, and spent a lot of time rebinding keys and figuring out where to put the prone command. I don't like that it's back so much, but I'm sure I'll get used to it again. At least they've added some compromises to going prone so you don't end up with the silliness that it is in CoD.

I'm liking support and engineer (both default so far) and I haven't even looked at the gadgets.

EDIT: Also, what's the plan for Comms?

[MaximusR3]

got to play a match a few minutes ago and it went pretty smoothly

issues i'm seeing:

as Sig and Havok mentioned, ADS function is lost. for me it happened twice trying to sight in out of a sprint so it may be caused by that somehow since usually the crosshairs go down when you sprint

STILL no option to quit a match until you have spawned into the next game? Why can they not add a quit function in the lobby? All this does is creates empty games when a group decides to quit or find a new lobby but they are forced to start a match first.



options menu allows you to change your controls yet does not show you what they are? You can switch from default, alternate, and lefty variants.....but what those mean are not explained so you have to go by trial and error in a match to figure it out.


chat function seemed to be working for me as I could hear players talking so maybe that issue has been resolved since the other day?



as for BattleLog, after doing some platoon searches, I think it may be a good idea, prior to full release, to decide on how we are going to write it out so we don't get multiple variants. i.e. "US Military Gamers" "U.S. Military Gamers" "USMilitaryGamers" "U.S.MilitaryGamers" etc. searching the different variants pull up multiple platoons so uniformity may be in order here

battlelog also lists the M16A4, whereas in game it's the M16A3....

[River_Rat_459]

Quick FYI: The Twitter feed for Daniel Matros (DICE's Global Battlefield Community Manager) says that they're aware of the under-the-map glitch and the control issues. They will be rolling out a fix supposedly "tomorrow"

[Tblazer13]

I can live with any of the glitches so long as they patch squads and comms. At the moment they are completely broken on PS3. It would be a much more enjoyable experience played as a group.

[HAVOK]

I can live with any of the glitches so long as they patch squads and comms. At the moment they are completely broken on PS3. It would be a much more enjoyable experience played as a group.

Totally agree.
PS: Tblazer, you are the sole reason I started using the shotgun....you really need to be on my team rather than taking my face off with 12gauge shot

[saviger]

I can live with any of the glitches so long as they patch squads and comms. At the moment they are completely broken on PS3. It would be a much more enjoyable experience played as a group.

Post about it in the battlelog forums.
DICE is actually reading them and working on fixes. It is a Beta after all :p

[David_3033]

Last night when I was playing I tried to get out of my squad so I could join Sig and shack-up. When I got out of that menu my screen went to grayscale. It went back to normal once I was killed. Don't know if anyone else has had that happen.

I also had a partial knife kill. I slashed a guy and he turned and killed me. Right after that one of the teammates took him out and I got like 63% critical kill from it. Is this game not going to be one hit with the knife. Another time I used the knife I killed a guy the first try.

Love the ability to go prone in this game. This game is going to be badass!!

[jxspyder]

Honestly, most of these I haven't seen as a problem on 360, especially the commo gripe.

Biggest things I saw was the lack of ability to quit out before starting a match, and squad functionality being a bit bonkers. Also, have to agree with Steel about being able to toggle the weapon attachments...lasers/lights/etc.

And apparently platoon names aren't restricted, as I formed this one (http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/#!/bf3/platoon/2826550451856197801/) 2 days before Pakman did....and to my eye, they're identical, lol.

[Tblazer13]

Totally agree.
PS: Tblazer, you are the sole reason I started using the shotgun....you really need to be on my team rather than taking my face off with 12gauge shot
The 870MCS is a fuckin' beast, no doubt about it. If you get in a good choke point with that bad boy you can wreck a lot of faces.

@saviger: Yea, I suppose I could. I usually don't bother with things like that because I figure everyone and there mom is already complaining about it. One more voice couldn't hurt though.

[ASignorelli]

I'm downloading the PC version now... I'll give an update to you guys if my stats from PS3 change to PC or not. I think that would be SUPER cool...

[ASignorelli]

I'm downloading the PC version now... I'll give an update to you guys if my stats from PS3 change to PC or not. I think that would be SUPER cool...

IT doesnt carry over :-(

[saviger]

had the round of my life a bit ago!

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5348/roundofmylife.png
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6676/round2mo.png

[Tblazer13]

@saviger: looks at k/d "meh" looks at score "DAMN"

[saviger]

@saviger: looks at k/d "meh" looks at score "DAMN"

This shows how battlefield is played differently, yes a good K-D ratio is a good thing. You get allot more points for completing the objectives and helping out your team.

I got so many points by arming the MCOMs, then defending them until the charges went off. I was constantly pushing the other team back to get to the objectives, not just focusing on KILL KILL KILL.

[Tblazer13]

And that is exactly why Battlefield is so much beter than COD.

COD: Spawn, look for target, kill target, get shot in the back, die, respawn, rinse, repeat.

Battlefield: Spawn, check objectives, look for weak spot in enemy lines, break through, set up spawn point, arm objective, die, respawn, destroy objective, spawn, charge up the middle, get mowed down, get revived, arm objective, etc. I could go on forever.

EDIT: Not to mention vehicles, conquest, defending, etc.

[xVeyron N7]

Iv really fallen in love with the sniping in this game. Bolt Actions are no longer useless. Finally unlocked the M40A5 so I can compare it with the SV98. So far the SV98 I can get 1 hit kills almost everytime, not so much with the M40. The SKS has also become my favorite weapon for when we get into the metro tunnels. Slap the IR scope on it and its a killfeed monster. 21 rounds and nearly the same damage as the Mk11 or Dragonov. Get 2-3 good snipers on you can defend the first part with losing an MCOM station.

[River_Rat_459]

Finally got to play one round this morning and liked what I saw. I didn't do so great individually, but I found my niche quickly working as medical support.

I also applied for the clan on the Battlelog, as well as sent out some friend requests. You may find my name listed as "RiverRat450".

Yup...one bad keystroke will f*&k up your legacy! LOL.

[InkaB0DpaiN]

I played a few rounds myself and so far pretty good . I did my best as sniper and not so good with the other classes , still trying it out not focusing much on game play. Checking out the graphics and lighting . Also movement. Not sure being that its a beta that you are going to see all the bells and whistles of the game I mean in the "graphics department" . It does seem more tactical then C.O.D which I like very much. I would like to know if it will be as easy on the xbox360 to play as a party , to do the same on PS3 or something similar to that . So anyway back to the beta . SEE YA ! Dang ! I just died again !

[xVeyron N7]

I dont know if its been mentioned before but Dice toned down the destruction and the graphics for the Beta. They are going to be pulling a lot of all nighters with the amount of work that still needs to go into this game.

[HAVOK]

I figured as much. I spent awhile trying to drop one of the 2 main buildings at the final M-COM stations with SMAW rounds and all I could do was destroy the walls of it :(

[MaximusR3]

I think i finally got all the controls worked out now lol

I think, on the default setting, up on the d-pad is the tac light toggle and down is fire rate select. or vice versa. They could really benefit from a little controls breakdown when you go into the options menu. the light toggle seems to be a master toggle though because if you press it you will disable it on both primary and secondary weapons regardless of which one is currently held. Not sure if that was the intent or not. I'd like to see some sticky settings with fire rate and tac light, where it remembers your last setting next time you spawn instead of having to turn the light off and switch your fire rate everytime.

[River_Rat_459]

Below are some notes from the Battlefield blog on some of the changes that have been noted during the beta testing that will be applied to the final version. It was noted that they will continue to list changes that will be applied as a result of beta feedback:


A selection of changes from BETA to FINAL part 1

By: zh1nt0 Posted: 11 hours ago 898 Comments
The amounts of people flocking to our Open Beta is fantastic! We are happy to see so many players enjoy this Open Beta, and giving us their valuable feedback on the experience on the Battlelog forums.

This blog post is the first in a series of posts that will outline some of the changes we are making in the final game thanks to your feedback and participation in the Open Beta.



A SELECTION OF CHANGES FROM OPEN BETA TO FINAL, PART 1



(Not a complete list – for up to date news, visit the News section in Battlelog)
* Fixed occasional client crash when reviving.
* Fixed killcam showing glitched area under map if your killer is dead.
* Issue with spawning on dead squad mates fixed.
* Fixed a bug where shooting at a moving enemy could cause more than the intended amount of damage.
* Crosshairs for shotguns have been replaced with a new, thinner, art.
* A subtle low health screen effect has been added.
* Tweaked scores of Medals and Service Stars.
* Tweaked the Rank progression.
* Pushing prone on console will not play the animation twice.
* Fixed loss of Squad Leader after EOR at some times.
* Framerate stability fixes.
* The 3D spotting icons has been tweaked to better match the target’s visibility. Icons will show frequently less on mostly obscured targets.
* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after round transition.
* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after trying to deploy while the countdown timer still active.
* Squad list now shows specializations chosen, VOIP activity and dead squad mates.
* Non working options in squad menu fixed: "Private" flag and "Switch Teams".

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/devblog/view/2826551895458193965/

[MaximusR3]

The part that bugs me about this is they are making it quite obvious that they don't take beta testing very seriously. They are going to MAYBE read some of the forum posts and CONSIDER some implemented changes but most of the bugs they're addressing were more than likely found by their own in house testers. Beta testing has become glorified publicity demos these days to the point where i'm looking for alpha testing to actually get the opportunity to test and get more experience in doing so. If they wanted to take this test seriously they would be implementing fixes and patches as the beta progresses, giving ample time to discover bugs, then test the fix to make sure it fixes the bug and doesn't cause any new ones.

another line I just love is when, addressing complaints from users, they say "well the beta is an old build and the current build will not have _____ issue"
it's an old build huh? then wtf are we testing on it for? So everyone can flood the forums with issues that have already been found and taken care of instead of nailing down new ones?

/rant


I appreciate being able to participate in these special demos, I really do, but I wish more were run with some seriousness, like the early stages of MAG or post launch LBP. Well if nothing else, at least we are giving them loads of statistics to look at and do....stuff with. And giving them a vague idea on what their servers can handle. hopefully

[jxspyder]

The part that bugs me about this is they are making it quite obvious that they don't take beta testing very seriously. They are going to MAYBE read some of the forum posts and CONSIDER some implemented changes but most of the bugs they're addressing were more than likely found by their own in house testers. Beta testing has become glorified publicity demos these days to the point where i'm looking for alpha testing to actually get the opportunity to test and get more experience in doing so. If they wanted to take this test seriously they would be implementing fixes and patches as the beta progresses, giving ample time to discover bugs, then test the fix to make sure it fixes the bug and doesn't cause any new ones.

another line I just love is when, addressing complaints from users, they say "well the beta is an old build and the current build will not have _____ issue"
it's an old build huh? then wtf are we testing on it for? So everyone can flood the forums with issues that have already been found and taken care of instead of nailing down new ones?

/rant


I appreciate being able to participate in these special demos, I really do, but I wish more were run with some seriousness, like the early stages of MAG or post launch LBP. Well if nothing else, at least we are giving them loads of statistics to look at and do....stuff with. And giving them a vague idea on what their servers can handle. hopefully

Because beta's aren't meant to find the obvious bugs, they're meant to find the bugs and glitches that only gamers would try to find.

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[Tblazer13]

Just got done with my best round yet. Attacking with the UMP-45 I went 61/8 and armed 5/8 MCOMs, winning the match. The UMP is officially my favorite weapon now. That thing is so over powered, the only downside is the small magazine.

@xVeyron N7: I wouldn't hold my breath for significantly better graphics or destruction, at least not on the console side of things. I wouldn't be surprised if the PC got some additional graphical enhancements and improved micro-destruction, nothing worth getting excited over. I would love to eat my words though.

[ladym123]

Because beta's aren't meant to find the obvious bugs, they're meant to find the bugs and glitches that only gamers would try to find.

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No I don't think they're even that anymore... Just publicity stunts and pre-game hype.

[David_3033]

No I don't think they're even that anymore... Just publicity stunts and pre-game hype.

I agree.

[HAVOK]

No I don't think they're even that anymore... Just publicity stunts and pre-game hype.

This...^

[BlackarrowPSN]

I just played my first couple of rounds. So far I'm not hitting much unless I use the sniper rifle. But once I play a few more I should be able to figure things out. I like the objective-based nature of the game, as a MAG player.

[River_Rat_459]

I just played my first couple of rounds. So far I'm not hitting much unless I use the sniper rifle. But once I play a few more I should be able to figure things out. I like the objective-based nature of the game, as a MAG player.

Haven't seen you on here in a while. Welcome back.

[ladym123]

I just played my first couple of rounds. So far I'm not hitting much unless I use the sniper rifle. But once I play a few more I should be able to figure things out. I like the objective-based nature of the game, as a MAG player.

Omg hey D! Lovely to see you back...so does this mean you will be getting BC3 then and joining everyone? :)

[Tblazer13]

Watch these videos, LMAO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mblg1OZvmhI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4VUlckd_s8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By2Ds-GG4-A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2hpuuVEd8

Bonus Sniper Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdgjUF9KzXA

[River_Rat_459]

Those are fuggin' hilarious!:cool:

[Tblazer13]

The roulette part at the end of video two is especially awesome.

[Warhammer0351]

That shit is funny!!! At least I'm not the only one!! LOL!!!

[Ragingclue]

They have a TON of stuff to address. I haven't seen a lot of these bugs, but I haven't even played the Caspian Border map yet.

[Taino67u]

A USMG Platoon for the PS3 Beta has been created join up ifyou are playing the PS3 Beta

boy I cant wait till the game comes out

[indyred99]

The game is fun not going to take that away. The glitches do suck though. Was playing last night and this morning people were killing me from under the map still. I got in it once but it was only when I would lay down. Stood up and moved to get out. Wish it had some vehicles though.

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[carls murder]

Because beta's aren't meant to find the obvious bugs, they're meant to find the bugs and glitches that only gamers would try to find.

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I agree, yesterday I was playing and there were people shooting at me from underground camping the bomb site so I could not defuse it.

[HAVOK]

They have a TON of stuff to address. I haven't seen a lot of these bugs, but I haven't even played the Caspian Border map yet.

Haven't played in a few days, is the Caspian Border map available yet?

[jxspyder]

I played yesterday with indy and AT4, and it wasn't available.

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[MaximusR3]

I don't believe it was ever the plan to have caspian border available on consoles, was it? As far as I knew it was only a brief opportunity on the PC version

there are 7 days remaining in this "beta test" and to my knowledge they have no intentions on introducing a new map, game mode, or fixes/patches of any kind. I would really like to see these things of course, but I'm not holding my breath for them

[Tblazer13]

Here is another one for you guys. I really want to unlock that EOD bot, but the engineer is just so useless without vehicles around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6VBG22ZBz4

[River_Rat_459]

I fixed your post to embed the video.

THAT was beyond hilarious!

[River_Rat_459]

Here's a side by side by side comparison of graphics between Xbox/PS3/PC.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iVeKIAEfj4

[Tblazer13]

I feel like this video does a pretty good job of showing off Caspian Border. One thing I really enjoyed was the constant background activity, distant gunfire, jets passing overhead, vehicles rolling by, etc. Unfortunately I also feel that this is something that will suffer on consoles. With only 24 players it will still be fun, but it won't feel quite the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0r-7iYf9qI

[ASignorelli]

I feel like this video does a pretty good job of showing off Caspian Border. One thing I really enjoyed was the constant background activity, distant gunfire, jets passing overhead, vehicles rolling by, etc. Unfortunately I also feel that this is something that will suffer on consoles. With only 24 players it will still be fun, but it won't feel quite the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0r-7iYf9qI

I actually watched the whole thing HAHAHA! This guy is a viking king! Anyways, good show of caspian border and a whole lot of people that SUCK. It seemed like this guy was in n00b town.

[shack_up]

A USMG Platoon for the PS3 Beta has been created join up ifyou are playing the PS3 Beta

boy I cant wait till the game comes out


Here is the link to the PS3 Platoon. I looked for your name on the battlelog but couldn't remember the changes you told me last night.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451859598241/

[River_Rat_459]

According to an anonymous report BF3Blog received from inside Valve, the developer/publisher is currently in late-stage talks with EA in bringing Battlefield 3 to the Steam digital distribution service. The rumor says that Battlefield 3 would be available on Steam just in time for the game’s release on October 25.

According to the report, EA and Valve are very close to reaching an agreement regarding sales of DLC content, which is the main reason Battlefield 3 is not on Steam: Valve requires that all DLC is sold through Steam, while EA would prefer to sell via its own channels. This was the cause of another EA title, Crysis 2, for being pulled from Steam earlier this year.

Many PC gamers have lobbied both EA and Valve to put Battlefield 3 on Steam for a while now. It looks like it’ll finally happen soon.

We’ve reached out to EA and Valve for a comment on this story.

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/report-ea-and-valve-in-late-stage-talks-to-get-battlefield-3-to-steam/

[MaximusR3]

I thought they were going to be taking full advantage of BF3 to drive Origin so I did not expect to hear a possible compromise with. If this does happen it will be a huge hit to origin since there is SO much complaining among PC gamers and their dislike of Origin. I'd be curious to hear how many Origin preorders were canceled right after steam support was announced. Or maybe they'll delay until just after release so the people who preordered will stick with Origin?

[saviger]

I feel like this video does a pretty good job of showing off Caspian Border. One thing I really enjoyed was the constant background activity, distant gunfire, jets passing overhead, vehicles rolling by, etc. Unfortunately I also feel that this is something that will suffer on consoles. With only 24 players it will still be fun, but it won't feel quite the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0r-7iYf9qI


fastforward to 15:40, 720p full screen and volume all the way up.... watch and listen to the LAV get shot at then explode........wow.....
THE FREAKIN TREES MOVED WITH THE PERCUSSION ON THE EXPLOSION

[Ragingclue]

I thought they were going to be taking full advantage of BF3 to drive Origin so I did not expect to hear a possible compromise with.

Would sourcing the game from Steam somehow improve the performance of the game over Origin?

[MaximusR3]

Would sourcing the game from Steam somehow improve the performance of the game over Origin?


from an outsider's perspective I'd say no because I don't see why it would make a difference what platform launches the program since it's still the same thing once it's running but i'm not too familiar with either platform nor the individual quirks each has so I don't know for sure. My guess is that is comes down primarily to personal preference and since most PC gamers have been using Steam for a long time now and are well versed in it's operation, they are not too happy about a new platform being forced on them and will switch back the instant there is an opportunity

[Ragingclue]

OK cool.

I've never been a fan of Steam myself. What ever happened to just installing the .exe in a user-defined directory and being done with it?

[MaximusR3]

agreed, those seem like such simple times lol

pop in the disk, installer autoloads and asked you where to install it and if you want a shortcut on your desktop. the end.

[saviger]

agreed, those seem like such simple times lol

pop in the disk, installer autoloads and asked you where to install it and if you want a shortcut on your desktop. the end.

those simple days are long gone =(

[River_Rat_459]

Battlefield players were quite upset over news that Battlefield 3 squad management was moved to Battlelog, forcing players to switch between the game and Battlelog in order to manage squads.

Luckily however, there are now some good news: DICE’s Barrie Tingle has posted on the Battlelog forums where he revealed that squad management will be available in-game in Battlefield 3. Tingle said, in an answer to a question regarding squads:


“In short answer form, yes you can browse and join squads through the squad screen and make private squads.”

The new in-game squad management won’t be updated into the beta, but will be available in the final game.

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/battlefield-3-getting-in-game-squad-management-after-all/

[saviger]

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/battlefield-3-getting-in-game-squad-management-after-all/

that is good news

[Pakman3000]

So no one is playing on the 360 side but me?

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/

[HAVOK]

So no one is playing on the 360 side but me?

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/

I did the first day, but I thought the 360 version was glitchier than the ps3....

[MARDIGRA21]

So no one is playing on the 360 side but me?

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/

I'm on there

[jxspyder]

So no one is playing on the 360 side but me?

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/


http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/#!/bf3/platoon/2826550451856197801/

Was formed a couple of days before yours. :) Yeah, I'm on 360 side too. Indy and AT4 have been on as well.

[indyred99]

I've gotta get on the page and get an account. Tried to make one but said my email was in use so obviously I have an account. I do everything on the phone so maybe today I get on the computer for once and do that.

Sent from my VS910 4G using Tapatalk

[BlackarrowPSN]

Omg hey D! Lovely to see you back...so does this mean you will be getting BC3 then and joining everyone? :)

I've already got the game pre-ordered and will be available for duty as soon as it is released!

[ladym123]

I've already got the game pre-ordered and will be available for duty as soon as it is released!

Well glad to hear it! :D

[River_Rat_459]

Since the Battlefield 3 beta isn’t using any anti-cheat software (like PunkBuster), it didn’t take long before cheaters managed to cook up some hacks for the game, including the ever-popular wall-hack. Over the past few days, cheating has been rampant in the beta, and the guys at DICE have taken notice.

DICE community manager Ian Tornay created an official thread on Battlelog where users can report cheaters they encounter in the Battlefield 3 beta. DICE will take a look at all reports and ban anyone found guilty of cheating. It’s unknown whether it’s only their access to the beta that will be banned, or their entire Origin account.

DICE has also pointed out that all their efforts are now geared towards finishing and polishing the final product, and not the beta. Which there will be no updates in the beta, but many of the issues you see in the beta — including bugs, hacks etc. — will be fixed in the final game.

After reading this, I went over to the official thread (http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2826564925965401216/) to see what was going on. There were 29 pages of names and associated messages. Here is what the opening thread says:

Hey Everyone,

We've been hearing your concerns about people cheating in the beta..

While the final retail version of Battlefield 3 will feature a number of anti-cheating measures, these features are not in place for the Beta.

To counteract cheating in the meantime we are creating this official thread where you can come an report users you suspect of foul play.

Please DO NOT post anything aside from usernames. We appreciate your feedback, but in order to ensure this thread is as actionable as possible non-name posts will be deleted.

Please DO include a link to their profile.

Please DO use your browser's search function to avoid re-posting. Repeating names will not result in faster banning.

Please note that simply reporting a name does not mean that it will be banned. We have ways of looking into this!

The hammer will fall swiftly and accurately.

Alls I can say to this is "hell yeah!"

STORY SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/dice-wants-you-to-report-battlefield-3-beta-cheaters/

[saviger]

After reading this, I went over to the official thread (http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2826564925965401216/) to see what was going on. There were 29 pages of names and associated messages. Here is what the opening thread says:

Hey Everyone,

We've been hearing your concerns about people cheating in the beta..

While the final retail version of Battlefield 3 will feature a number of anti-cheating measures, these features are not in place for the Beta.

To counteract cheating in the meantime we are creating this official thread where you can come an report users you suspect of foul play.

Please DO NOT post anything aside from usernames. We appreciate your feedback, but in order to ensure this thread is as actionable as possible non-name posts will be deleted.

Please DO include a link to their profile.

Please DO use your browser's search function to avoid re-posting. Repeating names will not result in faster banning.

Please note that simply reporting a name does not mean that it will be banned. We have ways of looking into this!

The hammer will fall swiftly and accurately.

Alls I can say to this is "hell yeah!"

STORY SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/dice-wants-you-to-report-battlefield-3-beta-cheaters/

Dont feel bad for those cheating fucktards.
They get their ENTIRE EA ACCOUNT banned btw. Since your origin account = EA account now. That means any and all games you have are GONE.
Suck it cheating whores!

[saviger]

Caspian Border Open to all PC Beta players!

Dice has brought online over 100 said servers for the final Beta weekend. Get some!!

After class tonight I'll be running FRAPS to record some of the experience for you guys.

[Tblazer13]

Lots of new content today. First up a single player hands-on, followed by footage of two new multiplayer maps.

Battlefield 3 Campaign Hands On - Shacknews (http://www.shacknews.com/article/70507/battlefield-3-campaign-hands-on)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ubDgYNtQgyY#!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DQe2sSSNhZs

EDIT 1: Operation Firestorm is running on PC, while Grand Bazaar is playstation footage.

EDIT 2: Here is another very informative article.

Battlefield 3 Final Hours Press Event (http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=29&game=15)

EDIT 3: A video showing off some unorthodox MAV tactics. To bad it is impossible to control that thing on the playstation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3RtK8EdJyM

[BlackarrowPSN]

A USMG Platoon for the PS3 Beta has been created join up ifyou are playing the PS3 Beta

boy I cant wait till the game comes out

How do I get into this? I'm BlackarrowPSN on the Origin account as well. I didn't see a way to join.

[Tblazer13]

Some more details on changes from the beta to the final version.

Top 10 Battlefield 3 Open Beta issues and how we are addressing them (http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/10/06/246-dfj-246-dfj.aspx)

[River_Rat_459]

Did anyone else get this e-mail?




Thanks again for joining the Battlefield 3 Open BETA. We need all of you to make sure our servers can handle all the upcoming action and need you to play the Beta on the following dates and times:


Sat. October 8 - Sun. October 9
from 12:00 PDT to 6:00 PDT


For the latest updates in server status and downtimes, visit Battlelog. As always, make sure your voice is heard. Head to the forums to leave your feedback.

Pre-order Battlefield 3 today and receive the Back To Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge, containing four of the best Battlefield maps ever boldly reimagined in the Frostbite™ 2 engine.

Thanks for you support.

The DICE team

[HAVOK]

Yep, and I can already tell you that their servers can't handle it.

[River_Rat_459]

With the Battlefield 3 beta set to end tomorrow, DICE has learned quite a lot from it, stressed tested their servers, looked at some gameplay tweaks, and so on. Most of the issues in the beta will be fixed before the game ships, however, a game usually has to be completed several weeks before ship date, in order to be certified by console manufacturers, and have sufficient time to be manufactured. This is usually referred to as “going gold”. But that doesn’t mean developers stop working on their products.

According to DICE’s Patrick Liu, Battlefield 3 will “probably” have a day-one patch, which will include feedback from the beta. Liu also pointed out that the beta is a real beta, and not a glorified demo as “betas” have become over the past few years. DICE has gotten a lot of feedback on Battlefield 3 gameplay, tested the servers and has received feedback on Battlelog as well (which has been updated during the beta).

As the beta ends tomorrow, we’ll have an in-depth article giving our impressions of Battlefield 3 over the past few weeks.

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/battlefield-3-day-one-patch/

[tw0sh0t2112]

Just checking in. A lot going on in the real world for me. Anyway, have a vacation day approved and ready to go on the 25th. :)

I couldn't find a thread on this, but I'm assuming we'll be able to establish a permanent "USMG" platoon through this Battlelog thing so when any of us are on it will automatically try to Squad us up? Is that how it works?

[River_Rat_459]

Just checking in. A lot going on in the real world for me. Anyway, have a vacation day approved and ready to go on the 25th. :)

I couldn't find a thread on this, but I'm assuming we'll be able to establish a permanent "USMG" platoon through this Battlelog thing so when any of us are on it will automatically try to Squad us up? Is that how it works?

There are some people in the "platoons" already. We found that the platoons were (at least for the beta), platform based...so there was a USMG platoon for PC and one for PS3 (not sure if there was an Xbox one, but I assume there was). Some of us were in both platoons.

Just keep it tuned here, so when the game launches we can find out who will be setting up and managing the platoons.

EDIT: Yes there was an Xbox group. I missed Spyder's post at the top of this page. Sorry. :(

[RookieHunter]

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2826550451862583449/#!/bf3/platoon/2826550451856197801/

Was formed a couple of days before yours. :) Yeah, I'm on 360 side too. Indy and AT4 have been on as well.

I played the Beta a bit on 360 With xPe Onex and Pakeman but I am still torn on which console to buy the final game on......

[MARDIGRA21]

I played the Beta a bit on 360 With xPe Onex and Pakeman but I am still torn on which console to buy the final game on......

Just buy it on both that's my solution

[ASignorelli]

I played the Beta a bit on 360 With xPe Onex and Pakeman but I am still torn on which console to buy the final game on......

PS3 dude... PS3! Should be a no brainer for you man!

[jxspyder]

PS3 dude... PS3! Should be a no brainer for you man!

Boo booooo

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

[Tblazer13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UtA05BEpZVc

The beta and Battlefield 3 | Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/the-beta-and-battlefield-3/)

Last week, I spent some six hours with a not-quite-final-but-close version of Battlefield 3. I think EA and DICE would like for me to talk about the single player but really, I don't have anything more to say about it than I did a few weeks ago. I can't talk about most of the multiplayer maps I played with any specificity, other than the Grand Bazaar level, which, hallelujah, had a tank in it. But at this point, I feel confident in making the following statement:

Releasing a beta for Battlefield 3 might be the biggest mistake EA has made with its biggest game this year.

Or, more specifically, releasing this Battlefield 3 beta has been a spectacular miscalculation on EA's part. It isn't just the technical issues, though those are distressing. DICE has insisted that the open Battlefield 3 beta is very much that: a beta. And I think that if they had released it six weeks earlier, it would be easier to swallow.

DICE has insisted publicly that the beta that released was an old build caught up in the vagaries of console manufacturer certification, but a) most gamers have no idea what that even means, b) most gamers will never see that information, and c) EA and DICE are fully aware of the amount of time it takes to get content through the certification process.

The main problem with the Battlefield 3 beta – the one that's out right this moment – is that it doesn't play like Battlefield 3 does now ...
I don't know that we've ever seen a console beta with as many major technical issues as the Battlefield 3 beta; I know that we haven't seen one recently. And whether DICE and EA care to admit it, there's a public expectation that console betas will be more functional than the version of Battlefield 3 being offered now. And DICE has conducted betas on console before, most recently with Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which did not have the myriad technical issues that Battlefield 3 does.

But that's not the main reason that this beta has been a mistake. The main problem with the Battlefield 3 beta – the one that's out right this moment – is that it doesn't play like Battlefield 3 does now, how I assume the final game will play.

There are major gameplay balance differences between the two. Weapons feel different, with different fire rates and recoil. And the damage model has been radically shifted. Death comes quickly in the beta, situated more towards Call of Duty's durability, or even last year's DICE-developed Medal of Honor multiplayer. Firefights in the beta prioritize reflexes over tactics, which is a departure from Bad Company 2.

This is not the case with Battlefield 3 as it is now. The version of Battlefield 3 that I spent hours playing last week has weapons and damage that feel like Battlefield Bad Company 2. This, if you aren't sure, is a good thing. It changes the dynamics of firefights, allowing for each side to take and hold positions, and making flanking and tactical coordination much more viable. The increased player survivability also make vehicles in Battlefield 3 more fair than they would be with the beta's damage models.

Getting the drop on someone isn't the end of a fight in the version of Battlefield 3 I played last week. You have to be persistent, and you have to watch your ass to make sure you aren't left holding your, uh, empty gun in your hand if the guy you murdered has a teammate around the corner.

As it stands now, Battlefield 3's beta is a wellspring of misinformation about what your final Battlefield 3 experience will be.
It leads to more interesting, frantic firefights, including one moment where I killed one enemy with my M4, shot another that came around the corner from the hip, and had to switch to my sidearm to handle yet another opponent a moment later. This happened all the time in Bad Company 2, and it's one of the things that gave it an identity separate from other modern military shooters. Requiring more ammo per kill also makes the support class more important – as you run out of ammo, you'll be looking for that resupply. Battlefield 3 has made machine gunners your source of ammo, which means you'll probably need to fall back to resupply.

It's an example of one change resulting in a cascade of differences in how Battlefield 3 will play when it's released later this month than the beta does now. As it stands now, Battlefield 3's beta is a wellspring of misinformation about what your final Battlefield 3 experience will be. I'm glad for that – I enjoyed what I've played of this more-final build of Battlefield 3 much more than any time I've spent with the game throughout the year. DICE and EA told me last week that they've been taking player feedback from the beta into account, though I have a hard time comprehending how they could make such sweeping changes based entirely on player feedback. But the question is whether or not what EA and DICE have let people at home play early has done more harm than good for Battlefield 3's prospects.

We'll find out soon. Battlefield 3 is scheduled for release on October 25th.

[River_Rat_459]

Here's a lengthy hands-on review of the co-op, which looks like it's going to be phenomenal. This may very well be another "selling point" to bring new members into the clan...finding those players out there who want to join a group for the purposes of teaming up on co-op play (or as this article puts it "buddy system").

http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/48696/battlefield-3/articles/75718/battlefield-3-co-op-hands-on-impressions-two-words-buddy-system/

[River_Rat_459]

It just gets better!


Battlefield 3 will feature an optional hi-res texture pack install on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 according to DICE. If you're a bit jealous of how amazing the game will look on the PC, then all you'll have to do is install the optional pack and your game will look better than ever.

"We're pushing that technology to the limit, and compared to our competitors, I would argue that we're the best looking game," said Battlefield 3 producer Patrick Liu.

Battlefield 3 won't be the first game to include an option texture pack download, as Rage featured it as well, but I think it's pretty awesome that more games are going this route.

All you have to pony up for better looking graphics is a bit of your hard drive space. Are you willing to make the trade, or are you just interested in the gameplay and not the high end graphics?
Source: GamerZines, IGN

SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/717229/battlefield-3-will-have-an-optional-hi-res-texture-pack-on-xbox-360-and-playstation-3/#ixzz1aR8hqDyF

[Tblazer13]

LMAO, so true sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6l4dAHKL-E&feature=relmfu

[MARDIGRA21]

LMAO, so true sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6l4dAHKL-E&feature=relmfu

Its crazy but I never had that happen to me

[Tblazer13]

I think it is actually two glitches combined into one, I haven't seen them both happen simultaneously either. Sometimes there will be a "dead" guy lying on the ground with his gun sticking up in the air still firing and killing people and I'm sure you've seen giraffe man at least once.

EDIT: Found some footage of it happening exactly like the video, skip to 2:30.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TKCJJb3hWM

[River_Rat_459]

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/dice-adjusting-weapon-damage-based-on-beta-feedback/

All I have to say is thumbs up to this fix. There was some clown in one round I played that was tearing people up with the PP-2000...as in from across the map!


The Battlefield 3 beta is over and DICE has no doubt received a ton of input on all aspects of them game, especially the weapons in respect to their damage and accuracy. DICE’s lead designer, and weapon specialist Alan Kertz has revealed a lot of interesting news via his ever growing Twitter account.

Among the confirmations is that the damage dealt by SMGs has been adjusted, after many complained that the UMP-45 and the PP-2000 were overpowered in the beta. However, Kertz stated that the main damage model for the weapons overall has not been changed.

It’s not surprising that DICE adjusted some weapons based on beta feedback, however, many also complained that it’s far too easy to kill people in Battlefield 3 compared to previous games, and that it almost feels like a hardcore setting. This won’t change, according to Kertz. Speaking of hardcore, he confirmed that damage will increase about 50% when playing Battlefield 3 on hardcore mode.

[MARDIGRA21]

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/dice-adjusting-weapon-damage-based-on-beta-feedback/

All I have to say is thumbs up to this fix. There was some clown in one round I played that was tearing people up with the PP-2000...as in from across the map!

That clown was probably me lol, but yes the pp-2000 was way overpowered. Glad they're fixing the smgs.

[Tblazer13]

Forget the PP-2000 and the UMP-45, the MP443 is where it's at. The last day of the beta I used the pistol almost exclusively, at one point I even cleared a room of five people at once (with a little help from the UMP for the last guy).

[ASignorelli]

That clown was probably me lol, but yes the pp-2000 was way overpowered. Glad they're fixing the smgs.

I used it cause of the 4 kills for the ribbon EXP instead of 7. Helps you lvl up quicker, and I maxed out all the stuff it gave me. Funny how it said I unlocked 13 out of 12 unlockables... It's not that OP, it just doesnt have a big recoil when you put the suppressor on it.

[GriffinSentinel]

I'm not that big of a fan of BF, but this video I like. I may need to get it.

...

And a PS3 of course. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sOmETh5XrI

[saviger]

Bit late, but good video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QzxLKSX8os

[Tblazer13]

NEW SCREENSHOTS SHOWING TEHRAN HIGHWAY AND DAMAVAND PEAK MAPS (http://battlefieldo.com/screenshots-showing-tehran-highway-damavand-peak-maps/)

Damavand Peak looks like fun. I wonder how the drop will factor into conquest.

[River_Rat_459]

NEW SCREENSHOTS SHOWING TEHRAN HIGHWAY AND DAMAVAND PEAK MAPS (http://battlefieldo.com/screenshots-showing-tehran-highway-damavand-peak-maps/)

Damavand Peak looks like fun. I wonder how the drop will factor into conquest.

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that.

[HAVOK]

NEW SCREENSHOTS SHOWING TEHRAN HIGHWAY AND DAMAVAND PEAK MAPS (http://battlefieldo.com/screenshots-showing-tehran-highway-damavand-peak-maps/)

Damavand Peak looks like fun. I wonder how the drop will factor into conquest.

Simple. You drop in behind the enemy as best you can, send out flanking teams and strike in one coordinated push. Hopefully the cross-squad comms will work to better facillitate this tactic

[Tblazer13]

The real question is whether or not it will be present at all. I would not be at all surprised if it was off limits for balance reasons during conquest matches.

[saviger]

The real question is whether or not it will be present at all. I would not be at all surprised if it was off limits for balance reasons during conquest matches.

Oh it will be present, you CAN kill people as they parachute.

[Tblazer13]

What I mean to say is that a one way drop makes sense in rush, but what about conquest? How do you get back to the top of that cliff? Choppers? I don't think so, one good player with a stinger and it will be impervious to assault. The only way I can see it working is if there are alternate routes to the top. Whether through the tunnel at the base of the cliff or via roads up the mountain. Either way it sounds very linear and un-conquest like. I think we will be lucky if we see it at all in conquest. Removed for the sake of balance with the battle taking place either entirely in the valley below or at the summit above.

In other news, the embargo on information gathered at a recent press event has been lifted. So expect lots of new previews to be released in the near future.

Battlefield 3 In-Depth Multiplayer Hands-On Preview – 9 Maps, 5 Modes, Lots of Awesome (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-9835-Battlefield-3-In-Depth-Multiplayer-Hands-On-Preview-%E2%80%93-9-Maps--5-Modes--Lots-of-Awesome.html)
Battlefield 3 Multiplayer: Map By Map Guide (http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1086719/battlefield_3_multiplayer_map_by_map_guide.html)
Battlefield 3 Co-Op Preview: Maps And Missions Rated (http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1090658/battlefield_3_coop_preview_maps_and_missions_rated.html)

[saviger]

What I mean to say is that a one way drop makes sense in rush, but what about conquest? How do you get back to the top of that cliff? Choppers? I don't think so, one good player with a stinger and it will be impervious to assault. The only way I can see it working is if there are alternate routes to the top. Whether through the tunnel at the base of the cliff or via roads up the mountain. Either way it sounds very linear and un-conquest like. I think we will be lucky if we see it at all in conquest. Removed for the sake of balance with the battle taking place either entirely in the valley below or at the summit above.

In other news, the embargo on information gathered at a recent press event has been lifted. So expect lots of new previews to be released in the near future.

Battlefield 3 In-Depth Multiplayer Hands-On Preview – 9 Maps, 5 Modes, Lots of Awesome (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-9835-Battlefield-3-In-Depth-Multiplayer-Hands-On-Preview-%E2%80%93-9-Maps--5-Modes--Lots-of-Awesome.html)
Battlefield 3 Multiplayer: Map By Map Guide (http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1086719/battlefield_3_multiplayer_map_by_map_guide.html)
Battlefield 3 Co-Op Preview: Maps And Missions Rated (http://www.nowgamer.com/features/1090658/battlefield_3_coop_preview_maps_and_missions_rated.html)

from the twitter feeds and blog post by DICE employee's Ive gleened that there are multiple routes down and up. The long jump down being just the most exciting.

[Tblazer13]

The previews I've read seemed to indicate otherwise. I hope you're right though.

[saviger]

The previews I've read seemed to indicate otherwise. I hope you're right though.

From what I can tell, when in rush mode these other routes up will be blocked. But in conquest mode the entire map will be available.

[Tblazer13]

Kharg Island has finally been revealed and is looking to be one of the most interesting maps, right up there with Damavand Peak.

Battleblog #14: Multiplayer Map Reveal, Part II (http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/10/14/multiplayer-map-reveal-part-ii.aspx)

[ASignorelli]

I just wanna fly a jet.

[jxspyder]

I just wanna fly a jet.

Rocket Man!!

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[Tblazer13]

Battlefield 3 Updated Multiplayer Impressions - Limitless Situations Abound (http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/48696/battlefield-3/articles/75782/battlefield-3-updated-multiplayer-impressions-limitless-situations-abound/)


The halfway point of Damavand Peak found me and my buddies at a dam-like structure where the next segment of the map seemed assessable only by helicopter. There were plenty of copters to go around; the question was, how many game journalists actually remember how to pilot them? Hilarious crashes aside, at least the game respawned most of us at the bottom of the next segment to continue our mission.
In half the previews I've read the writer fails to realize that they can jump, usually they figure it out eventually though, lol.

[River_Rat_459]

EA has announced that Battlefield 3 will begin pre-loading the game to those who pre-ordered on October 21, 4 days before the release on October 25. Furthermore, Amazon will begin pre-loading as well for those who ordered via their digital distribution channel. In general, pre-loading is a good idea for two reasons, one, it makes sure players have the game on launch day, and two, it eases on the bandwidth stress that would come from thousands of players trying to download the game at the same time. You can still pre-order Battlefield 3 on Origin and get access to the Back to Karkand expansion, plus the Physical Warfare pack.

SOURCE: http://bf3blog.com/2011/10/pre-load-battlefield-3-on-oct-21/

[Tblazer13]

@Thylander: there's a lot of unlockable camos in game too. 12 sets in fact (https://twitter.com/#%21/Thylander)

[jxspyder]

Don't have any links, but the EA/Dr. Pepper symbiote is alive and kicking. Dr. Pepper caps canbe redeemed for game rewards, and BF3 is prominantly on the bottle. Apparently what those rewards will be aren't released yet....as the game isn't released, but likely after release.

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[Tblazer13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF_MpVSjBrM

[River_Rat_459]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF_MpVSjBrM

LOL! I want to try that. Hopefully it works better than the land mines under the ATV trick.

[HAVOK]

LOL! I want to try that. Hopefully it works better than the land mines under the ATV trick.

I don't know why that never worked for us. I did it a bunch of times when I played BFBC2 on xbox360.

[River_Rat_459]

Gonna have to re-watch the video, cause something is definitely not right.

[HAVOK]

Don't have any links, but the EA/Dr. Pepper symbiote is alive and kicking. Dr. Pepper caps canbe redeemed for game rewards, and BF3 is prominantly on the bottle. Apparently what those rewards will be aren't released yet....as the game isn't released, but likely after release.

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Yea I got a code, but when I went to drpepper.com I don't see where to redeem it. I'm not new to this, I redeemed about 5-6 cap codes for mass effect 3, but this doesn't seem like that...