Battlefield 3 Premium

[MjolnirActual]

Good Morning Everyone,

Well today is the day ... BF3 Premium is set to drop with the first in a line of DLC slated to go live tomorrow.

I'm completely geeked for the Premium service ... looks like it's got serious value beyond giving you access to all the DLC at no additional cost.

Here is the launch trailer for BF3 Premium:

http://www.moddb.com/groups/battlefield-fans/videos/battlefield-3-premium-trailer

Good Hunting!

[iamthesgt]

Already have a thread: http://forums.usmilitarygamers.com/showthread.php?7749-Battlefield-Premium

[MjolnirActual]

Already have a thread: http://forums.usmilitarygamers.com/showthread.php?7749-Battlefield-Premium

I know there is another thread, however I have been talking this up in-game and a number of folks that I have mentioned it to were unfamiliar with it so I wanted to put this trailer in on the PS3 side in close proximity to the other posts to make sure that those folks saw it.


:)

[HAVOK]

Anybody download this yet?

[iamthesgt]

I know there is another thread, however I have been talking this up in-game and a number of folks that I have mentioned it to were unfamiliar with it so I wanted to put this trailer in on the PS3 side in close proximity to the other posts to make sure that those folks saw it.


:)

Alright, cool. So...anything new on it?

[MjolnirActual]

Alright, cool. So...anything new on it?

Nothing yet ... I'm barely dealing with work cuz I want to run home and DL it ... but I won't get to test it till about 2100(ish) till the family racks out for the night.

The real deal will come when CQ drops tomorrow.

[HAVOK]

Nothing yet ... I'm barely dealing with work cuz I want to run home and DL it ... but I won't get to test it till about 2100(ish) till the family racks out for the night.

The real deal will come when CQ drops tomorrow.

I may call out sick for all this!

[iamthesgt]

I may call out sick for all this!

Yeah, I was considering it...but I've got a dentist appointment so I may just not go back to work after my dentist appointment and play until Frisbee.

[MARDIGRA21]

Comp day lol. Tri service command ftw!!!

[MjolnirActual]

Oh if I could call in dead for tomorrow... Today is bad enough ... tomorrow is going to be excruciating. *LOL*

By the time I'm able to log in I'm gonna be a frakk'n basket case *LOL*

[KopfeJager]

$50 a year for the service, no thanks. EA is struggling, they bet the farm on SWTOR and its a bust....their BF title is what's keeping them afloat....I can't see paying that much for a service....but then again...I had 4 accounts on EVE....too each their own I guess!

[MjolnirActual]

$50 a year for the service, no thanks.

According to the paperwork that I saw from EA/DICE it's a one time fee only, not a yearly subscription. As far as I know.

Also when you look at it ... if they are going to ask you to pay around 15 bucks for each of the DLC packs (there are 5 total B2K I got free anyway because of a pre-order perk as did many many others) that is still 4 x 15 bucks that you get for your 50. So you save about 10 bucks and get all the other follow on bits for being a BF3 Premium guy.

Still seems like a value to me.

[iamthesgt]

Also when you look at it ... if they are going to ask you to pay around 15 bucks for each of the DLC packs (there are 5 total B2K I got free anyway because of a pre-order perk as did many many others) that is still 4 x 15 bucks that you get for your 50. So you save about 10 bucks and get all the other follow on bits for being a BF3 Premium guy.

Still seems like a value to me.

Yeah, I'm not sure why there always seems to be an outcry against these services. Maybe people don't read the details or something? Heard the same arguments against CoD: Elite. They both provide a cheaper option to get the DLC, plus a few other freebies (that aren't really worth anything by themselves).

[tracker_usmc]

I'm still on the fence about the $50 but the 2 week early access is pushing me to get it.

[KopfeJager]

Oh I read detail....unless this article is incorrect...

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSL1E8H4BLJ20120604?irpc=43

DLC$ is the way of now and the future. Given EAs history, I'm very cautious about anything they do now and will put anything they do under a microscope. I've played all their titles, I own BF3, but do not play it anymore...it's not BF to me, too much like COD, which they had to do to compete with ATVI....EAs MO now is to copy other games and put them out....SWTOR anyone? Or do you mean WOW with light sabers? I do however enjoy the frostbite engine, but it's too much like CODs mechanics of play and scoring. Just my take, I'm getting old and cranky....now where's my prune juice.....?

[iamthesgt]

Oh I read detail....unless this article is incorrect...

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSL1E8H4BLJ20120604?irpc=43

DLC$ is the way of now and the future. Given EAs history, I'm very cautious about anything they do now and will put anything they do under a microscope. I've played all their titles, I own BF3, but do not play it anymore...it's not BF to me, too much like COD, which they had to do to compete with ATVI....EAs MO now is to copy other games and put them out....SWTOR anyone? Or do you mean WOW with light sabers? I do however enjoy the frostbite engine, but it's too much like CODs mechanics of play and scoring. Just my take, I'm getting old and cranky....now where's my prune juice.....?

I still see large differences between CoD and BF3:
Vehicles
Not able to turn around and shoot someone after being shot by them
Larger maps
(Semi-)realistic ballistics
Longer, more objective-focused modes
Better graphics
And more I can't think of right off the top of my head...

[tracker_usmc]

Well since I don't want to wait till the end of the month for the new DLC I just bought the Premium! Everything is downloaded and ready to go!! So are they releasing it at Midnight tonight? if so I may stay up and play since I don't have to go to work tomorrow as of yet.

[tracker_usmc]

I just realized that the new DLC is ready to download for Premium players! I'm downloading it right now!!

[Ironhide400]

I just realized that the new DLC is ready to download for Premium players! I'm downloading it right now!!

Nice! I don't think I have enough my PSN wallet. I might have to stop and get a PSN gift card. :eyebrows:

[MjolnirActual]

Oh I read detail....unless this article is incorrect...

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSL1E8H4BLJ20120604?irpc=43

DLC$ is the way of now and the future. Given EAs history, I'm very cautious about anything they do now and will put anything they do under a microscope. I've played all their titles, I own BF3, but do not play it anymore...it's not BF to me, too much like COD, which they had to do to compete with ATVI....EAs MO now is to copy other games and put them out....SWTOR anyone? Or do you mean WOW with light sabers? I do however enjoy the frostbite engine, but it's too much like CODs mechanics of play and scoring. Just my take, I'm getting old and cranky....now where's my prune juice.....?


http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/electronic-arts/battlefield/premium/Untitled-2.jpg

Jager take a look at the official EA/DICE document. The end of the first paragraph states specifically "one time fee $49.99". Reuters got their intel wrong.

I have to believe what EA/DICE are putting out as official gouge.

:)

[KopfeJager]

Could be, they've been wrong in the past, probably relating to the COD Elite thingies....I'll see in a day or two from corporate.....but EAs been known to fudge themselves as well.

My understanding is that it's like the old expansions that went for $14? But now are $50?

[MjolnirActual]

No the expansions will be 15 bucks ... Pay the 1 time 50 and you get the all free and 2 weeks early.

There are 4 more DLCs coming including CQ... If you didn't already have B2K it would be free too

[KopfeJager]

Ah got it now, I'll be forgoing this one.

[tracker_usmc]

Ok I downloaded the Premium no problem but the Close Quarters is stopping at 21% while trying to install it. :mad: Any suggestions out there?!?!?!

[KopfeJager]

Firewalls turned off? Non essential processes stopped?

[MARDIGRA21]

Took a day off for cqc. Need to get in my battlefield mood again, I been missing out gents.

[MjolnirActual]

Just sent this in a PM but mine did hang up at 77% but after about 8-10 mins it picked back up and finished the install ... might just be a lot to cram in at one time... not sure

[tracker_usmc]

After waiting about 30 min it kicked back in and finished!

[KopfeJager]

I'm sure everyone and their brother is DLg it too, hence the jam

[HAVOK]

I'm sure everyone and their brother is DLg it too, hence the jam

How long did it take, barring the lag set-back?

[iamthesgt]

So do you sign up for premium through your PS3?

[KopfeJager]

Oh I dunno, I was giving the last guy a suggestion on the issue.

[David_3033]

I just realized that the new DLC is ready to download for Premium players! I'm downloading it right now!!


Really where? I just got all setup with the premium add-on. I just see Back to Karkand available at the PS store... :confused:

[MjolnirActual]

To answer a couple of quick questions ... The premium is a quick 100kb unlock ... I can't remember the actual size but for me it was showing to be about a 10 min download the install was where I hung up a bit ... It's a good size file but not too crazy

The premium service is through the playstation store ... DLC access is through the ingame store

[David_3033]

Nevermind I had to actually go log into the game to see it. I tried looking through the PS store and didn't see it that way. Probably a way to keep out the non premium subscribers. Downloading now....... Hurry up playstation!!

[HAVOK]

Lol I'll be downloading tonight too

[iamthesgt]

To answer a couple of quick questions ... The premium is a quick 100kb unlock ... I can't remember the actual size but for me it was showing to be about a 10 min download the install was where I hung up a bit ... It's a good size file but not too crazy

The premium service is through the playstation store ... DLC access is through the ingame store

Well, I'm still waiting for the game update to finish. 2.38GB! And it's at 25% after an hour. I can see the pop-up message that says "Premium is availiable through the in-game store" though, so I'll get it later. Unfortunately I'll have to wait another 2 weeks for Close Quarters. *sigh*

[iamthesgt]

Well, CQ drops for 360 the 12th, so I'll get it, play it, and then borrow my buddy's PS3 and join you guys probably the 16th or 17th. Can't wait!

[MjolnirActual]

Well, CQ drops for 360 the 12th, so I'll get it, play it, and then borrow my buddy's PS3 and join you guys probably the 16th or 17th. Can't wait!

Looking forward to getting you on the PS3 team! :)

[HAVOK]

Yes, I've played with iamthesgt on 360, he's definitely a monster! And I just unlocked the 3rd seat for the MBT's last night(finally!), so we can rock that strategy when you jump over too. Had fun last night with all the boys again, reminded me of why I need to play this more often!

[iamthesgt]

Yes, I've played with iamthesgt on 360, he's definitely a monster! And I just unlocked the 3rd seat for the MBT's last night(finally!), so we can rock that strategy when you jump over too. Had fun last night with all the boys again, reminded me of why I need to play this more often!

Thanks Havok! I try. Fully equipped tank is beast, and that 3rd seat is such an asset if other members of your team are in Guided-equipped choppers are running with Javvys. See you guys in a week and a half or so!

[HAVOK]

I've been running the SOFLAM/Javelin strategy lately to take the enemy air assets out of the game. VERY satisfying watching them try to out maneuver a Javelin! LOL

[iamthesgt]

I've been running the SOFLAM/Javelin strategy lately to take the enemy air assets out of the game. VERY satisfying watching them try to out maneuver a Javelin! LOL

Yeah it used to be impossible, but with the April update flares would occasionally deflect designated targets, which I hated. But now that I fly helos, I guess I like it too.

[MjolnirActual]

I've been running the SOFLAM/Javelin strategy lately to take the enemy air assets out of the game. VERY satisfying watching them try to out maneuver a Javelin! LOL


I know what you mean Goosman and I have been running the same gambit a lot lately too ... cracks me up to no end when they jink, pop chaff 'n flairs and that little honey keeps track'n *LOL*

[HAVOK]

I know what you mean Goosman and I have been running the same gambit a lot lately too ... cracks me up to no end when they jink, pop chaff 'n flairs and that little honey keeps track'n *LOL*

Yup, it cracks me up every time!

[MARDIGRA21]

So are these maps working for anyone, it was just stuck at the loading screen for me yesterday.

[MjolnirActual]

So are these maps working for anyone, it was just stuck at the loading screen for me yesterday.

I hope so ... the good news (a bright spot anyway) is that the "mode" works on the current maps ... so at least you can try CQ in the older maps and get a feel for the game play.

I played one round last night ... OH the ass whoop'n that I took ... *LOL*

Surprisingly the amount of "noobery" was not as bad as I thought ... there were RPGs and SMAWs pop'n left and right but the guys that were doing really well and stomp'n my gutz out were frakk'n snipers running low power optics and lasers.

Shotties were in full effect too.

Intense shit to be sure.


a few mins later....

Just went on the Battlefield boards... apparently the issue still persists ... but they are working on it.

AND in case you are wondering ... the same little crying trolls are still all over those forums ... some people's kids!

[tracker_usmc]

As of right now the new maps are not working!!!:mad: From what I've seen on the forums and twitter the dev's are working on it.