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What do we know about Battlefield 3 so far?

Not much, unfortunately. It's the 11th Battlefield game in the Battlefield video game franchise. It's got the same developers as with the previous games ? DICE if you for some reason didn?t know. There are no videos or screenshots just yet, however I expect a few to show up in the GDC 2011. (Game Developers Conference - March) The people who bought Medal of Honor will get to play the BF3 beta within 12 months of the games release in October 2010.

What we do know however is that the game won?t be supporting Windows XP, and the PC version will get a lot of extra attention.

handy links:
Battlefield 3 official website:
http://www.ea.com/uk/game/battlefield-3

Useful fan news site:
http://enterbf3.com/

videos:

informative video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw92-xvxMMc

what are your expectations? mine are probably 64 players on PC again, big maps and the fighter jets back.		2011-01-16 22:28:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

I expect the most awesome bf game yet! 2011-01-16 22:39:00

Author:
Jonaolst
Posts: 935

I've been looking forward to this. I sold Medal of Honor... so no beta for me! I'll just have to wait.2011-01-16 23:06:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837

Cool! I used to play BF2 and BF2142 online every evening and most of the weekends for a few years. I might have to check this one out when it arrives. 2011-01-16 23:11:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I hope they maximize it's potential for PC users. No, making it console friendly and screwing DICE's loyal PC fans It will more than likely (Or am I just hoping?) have 32 player matches for console, 64+ for PC with everything and MODs (Release about a month after, or something ) Outcome of this game - Awesome! Who wants skyscrapers than can be leveled with C4, on each floor? 2011-01-18 17:29:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

Loved Battleield BC2 so much, and almost missed it entirely if it wasn't for the constant nagging by friends to get it. My expectation for BF3 is basically Star Wars: Battlefront 2, but without the Star Wars and super odd maps. Also, much better story. BC2 had the worst story I've had to sit through in a long, long time.2011-01-18 17:33:00

Author:
KoingWolf
Posts: 386

I love Bad Company 2, i don't know a better sniper than me and i look forward for this BF. I just hope to remain with the gameplay similar to the Bad Company 2.2011-01-20 04:11:00

Author:
Cauan-XV
Posts: 491

gameinformer march cover
http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/electronic-arts/battlefield/battlefield3/gami_215_front.jpg		2011-02-03 23:35:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Sounds really nice. Can't wait to see what it looks like.2011-02-03 23:42:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

I love Bad Company 2, i don't know a better sniper than me and i look forward for this BF....
Me


gameinformer march cover
...

Sweet. And you know what, CoD is so.. meh, that they'll probably come out on top in terms of entertainment and enjoyability. Certainly not in sales, just like any other NFL game will never beat Madden, but other games can do laps around the more popular ones in terms of enjoyment.		2011-02-03 23:52:00

Author:
KoingWolf
Posts: 386

As long as DICE can make the new game somewhat fast-paced - not as fast as COD, but fast enough to stay engaging - it'll be very enjoyable to me.2011-02-03 23:54:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

I miss the old BF2 gameplay... If this game gets close to the old gameplay, but with an updated engine, I will be happy man. 2011-02-03 23:57:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

I miss the old BF2 gameplay... If this game gets close to the old gameplay, but with an updated engine, I will be happy man.

that's what most of us are hoping...except the console players, they want BC2 gameplay :<		2011-02-04 00:00:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

As long as DICE can make the new game somewhat fast-paced - not as fast as COD, but fast enough to stay engaging - it'll be very enjoyable to me.

Some of the maps on BC2, once you took the other team's checkpoint, were just.. ugh.. Just ended up dragging *** to the next spot, miles out. The big desert one comes to mind, not Atacoma or whatever (the one with the ships in the desert), but the port desert one. With the million tanks and Hummers that the American side starts with.
Number one thing I want is a fairer ground v air game though. I shouldn't be able to go 100-0 with a great pilot, as much as I like that.
Gotta keep the VAD's ability to send you flipping through the air though Good times..		2011-02-04 00:02:00

Author:
KoingWolf
Posts: 386

I hope they improve on the destruction engine, so far Red Faction Guerilla has everyone beat in that department 2011-02-04 03:46:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

I hope they improve on the destruction engine, so far Red Faction Guerilla has everyone beat in that department
Yeah. It would be awesome if the destruction engine was anywhere near this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4m7wagjc7A		2011-02-04 11:26:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLGnf0XzGXY



This is it! We are very excited to announce the first details on Battlefield 3 and to kickstart the preorders for the Limited Edition!

Battlefield 3 is the true successor to Battlefield 2. Beyond our signature multiplayer, we have also included a full single-player campaign and a co-op campaign ? all straight out of the box. As for fan favorite features, how does the return of jets, prone, and 64-player multiplayer (on PC) sound? All this built with our powerful new game engine Frostbite 2, which you'll hear and see a lot of in the months leading up to launch. For the full reveal on Battlefield 3, stay tuned for links to our cover stories hitting the gaming press throughout February, starting with Game Informer right now.http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/02/04/battlefield-3-is-coming-preorder-now.aspx##


I am a happy man

new york?
http://i.imgur.com/8Klk1.jpg		2011-02-04 13:20:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Me





But i don't know you. 		2011-02-04 14:56:00

Author:
Cauan-XV
Posts: 491

teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgnf0xzgxy

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/02/04/battlefield-3-is-coming-preorder-now.aspx##


i am a happy man

new york?
http://i.imgur.com/8klk1.jpg

i hate teasers, don't show nothing about the game, nothing. 		2011-02-04 15:05:00

Author:
Cauan-XV
Posts: 491

This game will probably be too much for my computer... (It can barely hand 2142 in the high settings)
That's why I prefer to buy it for PS3... But I still want the old BF2 gameplay, PC or PS3...		2011-02-04 15:09:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

new york?
[teaser image]

I... really hope not. Granted that picture can be literally any city, since nothing stands out in it (from Beijing to NYC, Jacksonville to Chicago), but I just want a game that doesn't take place in "America's city." Just so tired of it. Give something different, hell go completely in the opposite direction toward Seattle (like World in Conflict) or San Fran, to give something at least sorta new.		2011-02-04 15:15:00

Author:
KoingWolf
Posts: 386

This is it! We are very excited to announce the first details on Battlefield 3 and to kickstart the preorders for the Limited Edition!

Battlefield 3 is the true successor to Battlefield 2. Beyond our signature multiplayer, we have also included a full single-player campaign and a co-op campaign – all straight out of the box. As for fan favorite features, how does the return of jets, prone, and 64-player multiplayer (on PC) sound? All this built with our powerful new game engine Frostbite 2, which you'll hear and see a lot of in the months leading up to launch. For the full reveal on Battlefield 3, stay tuned for links to our cover storielalalalaing the gaming press throughout February, starting with Game Informer right now

Full post http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-announcements/1389019-battlefield-3-ships-fall-2011-includes-jets-prone-64-player-multiplayer.html#post19014080
I want jets, and 32 players, (We'll never get 64 for console) 		2011-02-04 16:46:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

a few wallpapers from the Battlefield forums:

http://i.cubeupload.com/e08fgx.jpg

With Logo
1920x1200
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...f31920x1200.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/With%20logos/bf31920x1200.jpg)
1920x1080
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...os/bf31080p.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/With%20logos/bf31080p.jpg)
1680x1050
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...f31680x1050.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/With%20logos/bf31680x1050.jpg)
1280x720
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...gos/bf3720p.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/With%20logos/bf3720p.jpg)

Without Logo
1920x1200
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...x1200nologo.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/Without%20logos/bf31920x1200nologo.jpg)
1920x1080
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...1080pnologo.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/Without%20logos/bf31080pnologo.jpg)
1680x1050
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...x1050nologo.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/Without%20logos/bf31680x1050nologo.jpg)
1280x720
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers...3720pnologo.jpg (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938276/wallpapers/Without%20logos/bf3720pnologo.jpg)		2011-02-05 00:53:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

As a PC player, I can't wait 2011-02-05 01:24:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767

Yeah. It would be awesome if the destruction engine was anywhere near this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4m7wagjc7A

Well this shows some of the destruction from Red Faction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyZMm8Vjr54

I just wish they would make the objects not fall throuch each other or dissapear under pressure.

As for DMM, yea that's another great one, in BF its all animations, not simulation. So really, anything would make it look and act better.		2011-02-05 05:35:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

wouldn't hope too much for that level of destruction, they have to dumb everything down for consoles and red faction isn't as chaotic as FPS games.

anyway...limited edition gets you 4 maps from BF2, all redone in frostbite, including Karkand.

and

Alan Kertz, Gameplay Designer

Gameplay Designer Alan Kertz has stated that it will be unlikely that there will be a server browser for console versions of the game, and that it was purely the technical limitations of the 360 and PS3 that cut the number of online players on console from 64 to 24.


Yes, really prone. Don't worry about the balance part, I've got it covered... I hate shooting delays. There's plenty of other ways to balance prone than keeping people from shooting... I see prone as a tactical decision, become a small target, give up mobility.

MoH MP and BC2 used the same weapon and FOV systems... BF3 is an upgraded version.

Tracers are in, period. Players need to feel the fire fight, and tracers add to that feeling. You can hide other ways... No, no tracer darts. That's a bit too BC and not enough BF.

that's actually giving me hope that they're going back to a BF2 feeling instead of a BC2 one

Source: http://games.on.net/article/11534/More_Bat..._Details_Emerge (http://games.on.net/article/11534/More_Battlefield_3_Details_Emerge)

The article got its information from Alan Kertz's twitter (http://twitter.com/Demize99)(Gameplay Designer) and Christina Ann Coffin's twitter (http://twitter.com/ChristinaCoffin)(Frostbite engine coder)		2011-02-06 14:25:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Aawsome sauce!!!2011-02-07 19:47:00

Author:
Sim725
Posts: 247

So who wants moar battlefield?

• Been in development for years already.
• Main platform is PC
• Will use the new Frostbite 2.0-engine.
• Not going to be mod-able at launch.
• 4 playable classes.
• The game's setting isTehran, Paris, New York and Sulaymaniyah.
• Customizable characters.
• FULL destruction.
• New animations and animations specially made for multiplayer.
• Sound effects recording in real warfare.
• Twice as big development team as Bad Company 2.
• Singleplayer has more focus on storytelling.
• Rated 18+ Violence and strong language.
• 64 player battles on PC.
• 24 player battles on consoles.
• released fall 2011 PC, Xbox 360 og Playstation 3.
• uses Destruction 3.0 !!

Found all this, and compiled it from the newest game informer magazine.
http://battlefield.gamersverse.com/articles/655/game-informer-cover-issue-including-scans/		2011-02-08 14:49:00

Author:
Jonaolst
Posts: 935

Single player mode storytelling? Like COD I suppose.. In BF2 and BF2142 on the PC for single player mode, there was just you in a map with AI team mates and enemy. Sometimes your team would kill you by running over you with a jeep more than the "enemy" would. lol It was hard to get an attack chopper or other vehicles... the AI guys would just take them and not wait at all. ...well, to be honest, it was like that sometimes in online play. People team killing to get a fav vehicle. Good thing there were tons of servers. Once you found a sever with some better guys, it was a great time. Always bookmarked those servers. lol2011-02-08 15:35:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Single player mode storytelling? Like COD I suppose.. In BF2 and BF2142 on the PC for single player mode, there was just you in a map with AI team mates and enemy. Sometimes your team would kill you by running over you with a jeep more than the "enemy" would. lol It was hard to get an attack chopper or other vehicles... the AI guys would just take them and not wait at all. ...well, to be honest, it was like that sometimes in online play. People team killing to get a fav vehicle. Good thing there were tons of servers. Once you found a sever with some better guys, it was a great time. Always bookmarked those servers. lol
Yeah lol, 2142 Campaign was nothing really, and the choppers were so hard to fly, high ranking players couldn't even fly 		2011-02-08 15:52:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

Yeah lol, 2142 Campaign was nothing really, and the choppers were so hard to fly, high ranking players couldn't even fly

I got better at the choppers in 2142, but not nearly as good as some. A buddy of mine was really good. I would play gunner when he flew.. that is if we got on the same teams. lol. That was pretty darn fun.. My fav was the tanks though. I could pick a chopper out of the air while they were zooming by. Ahhhh good times.. 		2011-02-08 16:00:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

due to technical limitations with the 360 and ps3

What that really means is:


We are too lazy to work out the details server-side/want to make pc feel special so we are just going to lessen the amount of players on consoles.

Because the Ps3 can handle that no problem, 360..eeehhh		2011-02-08 16:12:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

Is it mostly set in cities to limit draw distance or is it to help provide cover from the jets or due to recent conflicts in urban environments or...?2011-02-08 16:16:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

What that really means is:



Because the Ps3 can handle that no problem, 360..eeehhh

which kind of limitations? the amount of players? if so, that IS a network limitation of consoles.

+ after the BC games and all the current games PC deserves something more than just a god **** port		2011-02-08 17:35:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

which kind of limitations? the amount of players? if so, that IS a network limitation of consoles.


MAG. 256 player online.

Point proven.		2011-02-08 17:46:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

take the graphics in consideration too.
and the destruction.


they're trying to get the most out of consoles when it comes to graphics so

even if it's possible on PS3, they won't because they don't want to **** of the X360 players.		2011-02-08 17:50:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Just because PC player's have been getting a port, doesn't mean it's the consoles turn to get a cheap version now..
And the game looks great, so no point in arguing.		2011-02-08 18:37:00

Author:
Jonaolst
Posts: 935

I got better at the choppers in 2142, but not nearly as good as some. A buddy of mine was really good. I would play gunner when he flew.. that is if we got on the same teams. lol. That was pretty darn fun.. My fav was the tanks though. I could pick a chopper out of the air while they were zooming by. Ahhhh good times..
The best bit of flying I did was actually getting the chopper to stay up, AND move Yeah, I sucked at flying, so I just hitch hiked Wish I could still play it, but my bro took the laptop it played on and the disc Great times... 		2011-02-09 00:48:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

I cant express how glad I am that PC is the lead platform. There screenshots from the magazine look awesome (albeit they are SP, but still)2011-02-09 10:44:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767

I am not sure I could play it well on a console. I am so used to playing it on my PC and using my Nostromo n52 just to be able to quickly select between weapons and other features. Helps me drive the tank and move the turret independently.. unless it is BF2142 and you have those floaty tanks. lol I loved those things though! I was one evil tank driving, killing machine with one of those. lol I'd use the hills and such to get over on having a non independent turret like the other tank.2011-02-09 15:59:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I am not sure I could play it well on a console. I am so used to playing it on my PC and using my Nostromo n52 just to be able to quickly select between weapons and other features. Helps me drive the tank and move the turret independently.. unless it is BF2142 and you have those floaty tanks. lol I loved those things though! I was one evil tank driving, killing machine with one of those. lol I'd use the hills and such to get over on having a non independent turret like the other tank.
...when killing machine tanks was heading my way, i was proning so the tanks just drove over me. without being killed 		2011-02-09 16:03:00

Author:
Jonaolst
Posts: 935

lol... yeah. That can help, but I would usually combat that by spinning the tank as I drove over which usually squished him with a side rail (still talking the anti grav tank) and just in case allow it to keep floating the same direction and be ready with a close range blast from the turret to finish him off. Some of the fast guys could sometimes get a bit of c4 planted while doing that, so I had a habit of hitting the shield just after passing them as I expected a blast soon.2011-02-09 16:07:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9SCWClN4Ic

http://www.ea.com/battlefield3/videos/gameplay-debut		2011-02-23 14:42:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9SCWClN4Ic

http://www.ea.com/battlefield3/videos/gameplay-debut
That gameplay looks pretty awesome If you disagree I slap you 		2011-02-23 16:22:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

Graphics = mind blown2011-02-23 16:28:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

At first I thought they were leading into the game footage from some real footage from Iraq. Yikes...

I might have to pre pay and get it over with. lol. Strike at Karkand was one of my fav maps in BF2. 		2011-02-23 17:06:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I'm only interested in MP with this game tbh, hopefully they show it in the presentation on March 1st.2011-02-24 01:21:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767

This game will kick this **** out of CoD.

Doesn't the return to Karkland pack have Wake island etc. in it? Anyway, I love BF, even if my PC can't tun the proper one, I've played ages in BC1/2 and BC: Vietnam. And 1943...



MAG. 256 player online.

Point proven.

MAG requires dedicated servers. Consoles rarely get dedicated servers, especially not cross platform. 360 could easily have 256 players, but it won't happen. While I would have liked 64 players online, 32 is plenty. the more players you have per game, the more useless idiots you have.		2011-02-24 12:05:00

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Unknown User

Gifs, anyone?
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/e8c282d0.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/6c5cafc6.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/5c3a3cf9.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/65b01c6d.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/fb426019.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/44a5a373.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/derFeef/gifs/BF3/e63a8931.gif		2011-02-24 14:23:00

Author:
Jonaolst
Posts: 935

Looking like the best FPS ever. 2011-02-24 19:48:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

It looks like real life... awesome! Not only will this game be awesome it will also beat the ****** out of Call of Duty. The day people realise they're only buying CoD because their friends are buying it will be a beautiful day. My prediction is by the tenth CoD it will be dead. Battlefield Rules!2011-02-24 23:22:00

Author:
MasterCreator
Posts: 464

we now know what 4 maps come with the Back to Karkand pack

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1392330-what-maps-back-karkand-discussion-2.html#post19094653


Wake Island, Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman och Sharqi Peninsula.

Gulf of Oman, yay 		2011-02-25 22:05:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

omfgijustdied.jpg


So how 'bout that destruction?		2011-02-26 02:55:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-XuVqWWOuI&feature=player_embedded#at=86

good god		2011-03-02 11:36:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

ACK! I think I ducked once during that. lol

..that is scary real!! Yikes!		2011-03-02 12:19:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I want this game. Now :|2011-03-02 13:33:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767

Can this get any better?2011-03-02 16:08:00

Author:
MasterCreator
Posts: 464

Can this get any better?

yes, that gameplay was only the alpha version.		2011-03-02 17:28:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Must have Demo.2011-03-02 17:35:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

Yup.. and more video.

The more I think about it that looked to me like one of those intro recorded battle scenes using the game rather than actual gameplay. I didn't see the enemy HUD and the other user interface goodies you normally see in like BF2 or BF2142.

Still shows off the graphics well! 		2011-03-02 17:41:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Why is Jackson, such a popular name in modern shooters? 2011-03-02 19:42:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

I dunno, but why they keep shooting at Will? Like what the heck did he do?!

"Fire at will" 		2011-03-02 19:51:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

May be the first Battlefield I ever buy, gotta see gameplay though. And actual gameplay, not pre-recorded. Just like jww said.2011-03-02 20:47:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

holy mother, the prone animation, and the earthquake! watch it before EA takes it down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_s5movJ7Zw&feature=player_embedded		2011-03-04 18:03:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

whoa... I wanted to get up and run when the building came down! lol

Wish they would turn on the HUD though. I wanna see the goodies!! Thanks for posting!		2011-03-04 18:17:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

holy mother, the prone animation, and the earthquake! watch it before EA takes it down
Ok, now I NEED this game! 		2011-03-04 18:27:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

This makes me happy in the pants.2011-03-04 18:27:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

Already been taken down! What difference does it make if we see the game before its released?!?2011-03-04 19:20:00

Author:
MasterCreator
Posts: 464

reupped

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m3yfcsOkQg

BE QUICK		2011-03-04 19:25:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

LoL at video title. 2011-03-04 19:26:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA378g_gD1I

CAUTION: "This game is putting the final nail into CoD's franchise coffin."

Now, I know all this looks too good to be true, but I guarantee this is 100% legit. The lighting system looks top-notch, the movement looks fluid, but still uses effort, and Destruction 3.0 sounds very promising. What are your guys' thoughts on this game?

I for one am getting this game.

:SH:		2011-03-15 02:38:00

Author:
ThePineapplizer
Posts: 769

https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=43736-Battlefield-3&highlight=battlefield
Son, I am dissapoint.		2011-03-15 03:05:00

Author:
Testudini
Posts: 3262

Merged threads. 2011-03-15 03:37:00

Author:
warlord_evil
Posts: 4193

*Eyeballs pop out of sockets*

Wow... This will beat the living daylights out of the COD series, and I dont see a single person denying it.
Even my brother, whos a hardcore COD fanboy jaw dropped.

Absolutely awe struck by this game. Im expecting a full multiplayer trailer with the HUD in tow, all at the end of march! (Do it EA... Or I will get you :kz: )		2011-03-15 04:26:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

You guys should look at the Battlefied --> Battlefield 3 forums The PC fanboys (Think anything but PC is a crime ) are getting quite funny with what their saying 2011-03-15 10:19:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

You guys should look at the Battlefied --> Battlefield 3 forums The PC fanboys (Think anything but PC is a crime ) are getting quite funny with what their saying

What are you trying to get across? with the crime and all, I don't get it :c

Also, they're.		2011-03-15 16:00:00

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oldage
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What are you trying to get across? with the crime and all, I don't get it :c

Also, they're.
Just saying that they seem to think that if you don't have a PC for Battlefield, then your just stupid, and ignorant Not all of them are like that, just a certain few 		2011-03-15 16:32:00

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jeperty
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While there are horrendous PC fanboys about, it can't be denied that battlefield 3 will have the best experience on PC. Cannot wait tbh.2011-03-15 17:53:00

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ryryryan
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While there are horrendous PC fanboys about, it can't be denied that battlefield 3 will have the best experience on PC. Cannot wait tbh.
True Now, time to save up for a gaming PC :kz:		2011-03-15 22:25:00

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jeperty
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Oldage, I'm not sure if I said this in another thread, but I love your avatar. Pyro is awesome. (though not sure about attendant set... The Decreaser is full of win though).

Back on topic, BF3.... *drools*		2011-03-16 00:34:00

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ryryryan
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5T-MjyLvTo&feature=feedu
Also, prone.		2011-03-16 16:41:00

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Testudini
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New destruction engine = mind blown2011-03-16 17:26:00

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gdn001
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Very cool. ...took too long to get rid of the sniper though. ...and amazed the sniper would stay put that long. Must not have played BF before. lol2011-03-16 17:29:00

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jwwphotos
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Anyone know if BF3 will have squad/commander gameplay like in BF2?2011-03-16 17:35:00

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gdn001
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I would think so..2011-03-16 19:33:00

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jwwphotos
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Well, from what I've heard, commander isn't looking good But they say their making the BC2 style squad better 2011-03-16 19:44:00

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jeperty
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As much as I think Battlefield will be a great game, that was the worst video ever. It took them 2 minutes to take out a sniper and the sniper shot about 300 bullets, all of which missed, and never moved. It seemed like they put that scene in the game just to show the prone and destruction.

Ah well.		2011-03-16 22:14:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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Hope that the soldier customization is true. I heard it in a preview video.

:SH:		2011-03-16 22:21:00

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ThePineapplizer
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http://www.hiphopgamershow.com/new/15428/treyarch-says-frostbite-2-0-is-visually-stunning-but-shocked/

Treyarch saying, Frostbite engine is visually stunning, but we can update our engine to do those things
Leaves you wondering, why they've been using the same engine for every CoD 		2011-03-16 23:20:00

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jeperty
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http://www.hiphopgamershow.com/new/15428/treyarch-says-frostbite-2-0-is-visually-stunning-but-shocked/

Treyarch saying their their engine can do what's done in BF3
Yeah right, cool. So, how's Battlefield 3? 		2011-03-16 23:27:00

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gdn001
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As much as I think Battlefield will be a great game, that was the worst video ever. It took them 2 minutes to take out a sniper and the sniper shot about 300 bullets, all of which missed, and never moved. It seemed like they put that scene in the game just to show the prone and destruction.


Well that is exactly the purpose of the videos, show new features of the game. I thought the video was awesome, despite the strangeness of the sniper firing speed lol. This engine looks like a huge step up from BC2 though. Can't wait to see multiplayer atm, that's really what I'll be doing most of the time. Never completed BC2 story hah.		2011-03-17 00:33:00

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ryryryan
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Well that is exactly the purpose of the videos, show new features of the game. I thought the video was awesome, despite the strangeness of the sniper firing speed lol. This engine looks like a huge step up from BC2 though. Can't wait to see multiplayer atm, that's really what I'll be doing most of the time. Never completed BC2 story hah.

Yeah but it was done so horribly. They could have shown the same thing in about a quarter of that time. The sniper kept shooting at them, not hitting once, and oddly enough shooting his shots at a constant interval.

I'm not saying the video was bad, the game looks nice. However Episode 1 was much more provocative than this episode. It was slow and repetitive.		2011-03-17 09:12:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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Yeah but it was done so horribly. They could have shown the same thing in about a quarter of that time. The sniper kept shooting at them, not hitting once, and oddly enough shooting his shots at a constant interval.

I'm not saying the video was bad, the game looks nice. However Episode 1 was much more provocative than this episode. It was slow and repetitive.



the sniper was going for quickscopes -Youtuber

:SH:		2011-03-17 12:55:00

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ThePineapplizer
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the sniper was going for quickscopes

Case solved.		2011-03-17 17:31:00

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gdn001
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I thought the sniper was mentally challenged.

well that's not too different from wannabe quickscopers I guess		2011-03-17 20:11:00

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oldage
Posts: 2824

-Youtuber

:SH:

The world...

It makes sense now.		2011-03-17 22:03:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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As much as I think Battlefield will be a great game, that was the worst video ever. It took them 2 minutes to take out a sniper and the sniper shot about 300 bullets, all of which missed, and never moved. It seemed like they put that scene in the game just to show the prone and destruction.

Ah well.
They should have ran in a serpentine fashion!

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


Very cool. ...took too long to get rid of the sniper though. ...and amazed the sniper would stay put that long. Must not have played BF before. lol

despite the strangeness of the sniper firing speed lol.
n00b snipers are nothing new in Battlefield sadly >_>		2011-03-18 01:23:00

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Ayneh
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Wookie in the building! 2011-03-18 14:19:00

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jeperty
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DICE said that they have redesigned their Frostbite engine: Frostbite 2. The lighting is superb, graphics are beast, and the destruction is said to be the best ever in Battlefield. Overall, they said it's the best engine to make games, and that means it's better than the Unreal engine, the best engine out there.2011-03-18 17:23:00

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Unknown User

Who thinks wookie outfits should be taken out, and made as an optional unlock? Because really, BC2 had very few unlocks when it came down to it =/2011-03-18 19:56:00

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jeperty
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Who thinks wookie outfits should be taken out, and made as an optional unlock? Because really, BC2 had very few unlocks when it came down to it =/

I heard there'll be more unlockables, because it might have customization much like the one in Battlefield Heroes.

:SH:		2011-03-18 20:13:00

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ThePineapplizer
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Regarding that video, I'm guessing they were suggesting that the sniper was a civilian who'd picked up a gun to fight, rather than being a trained soldier. No real sniper would miss that many times. Infact no real sniper would miss more than once, if the target is open the sniper will hit them.

Given the location it is set, rather than being WW2, it's likely that the sniper would be an untrained guy. That's not too say anyone fighting there is untrained, but some are.

Edit: Will be buying this on 360 to play with mates, will also but it on PC to play the proper game 		2011-03-27 18:26:00

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Unknown User

I told my FPS-addict friend about this game, now he's like "WANT". (He already has BFCB2) 2011-03-28 00:37:00

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gdn001
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I told my FPS-addict friend about this game, now he's like "WANT". (He already has BFCB2)
Is he a former CoD lover? There are some of those coming to BF, and they think nothing of teamwork. Seem to think that it's CoD, but you know, actually good And I'm getting this for PS3, and if I have the money, buy a gaming PC, then buy BF3 Aswell as a few others		2011-03-28 17:39:00

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jeperty
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Is he a former CoD lover? There are some of those coming to BF, and they think nothing of teamwork. Seem to think that it's CoD, but you know, actually good And I'm getting this for PS3, and if I have the money, buy a gaming PC, then buy BF3 Aswell as a few others
He never played CoD online (he has the "generic" version ) But he enjoys playing BC2 online. And now with BF3 and jets and destruction 3.0 (is it 3.0?) he's gone nuts. He already has a powerfull PC, so lucky him.
Ya know, CoD online is nice in the beggining, but gets repetitive REALLY fast, I only play zombies now because there's still A BIT of teamwork. I used to play BF2 in my PC, in fact I still have it installed, I'm just too lazy to play it again for some reason... I remember when this squad leader was talking on the mic and we pwned the enemy base with tanks, or flying a cobra with the gunner taking out targets (and getting me assist points ), fighting along the streets with my squad and taking the outposts, god I love that game.		2011-03-28 22:04:00

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gdn001
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But he enjoys playing BC2 online. And now with BF3 and jets and destruction 3.0 (is it 3.0?) he's gone nuts. He already has a powerfull PC, so lucky him.
. I used to play BF2 in my PC, in fact I still have it installed, I'm just too lazy to play it again for some reason... I remember when this squad leader was talking on the mic and we pwned the enemy base with tanks, or flying a cobra with the gunner taking out targets (and getting me assist points ), fighting along the streets with my squad and taking the outposts, god I love that game.
God, I wish I had a computer that could run it Anyone recommend a gaming computer? And, yeah I think it's 3.0. But in a crazy world like this, who keeps count 		2011-03-29 17:23:00

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jeperty
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http://www.ea.com/uk/battlefield3/videos/battlefield-3-fault-line-episode-3

new video.


april is gonna be a good month; money from birthday, 12 minutes BF3 reveal and portal 2 		2011-03-30 12:14:00

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oldage
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Easier to watch than ^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jhrM4n-WJU
2011-03-30 13:44:00

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Jonaolst
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Looks good. Shame about quicktime events, but that's fine as it's SP. Give me MP footage! 2011-03-30 14:16:00

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ryryryan
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God, I wish I had a computer that could run it Anyone recommend a gaming computer? And, yeah I think it's 3.0. But in a crazy world like this, who keeps count

I'd recommend building one, rather than trying to buy a good gaming PC pre-built. At least, that's what I'm doing... Just make sure you research it all well first 		2011-03-30 15:35:00

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Unknown User

I'd recommend building one, rather than trying to buy a good gaming PC pre-built. At least, that's what I'm doing... Just make sure you research it all well first

Yeah.. you can build one much much cheaper than a pre-built, but if you don't know what you are doing you can end up with a huge mess. Just lining up what parts to go with what parts takes a ton of research, but I find it so much more worth it in the long run. You end up saving a bunch of $$ and end up with one screaming fast system.		2011-03-30 15:47:00

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jwwphotos
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Plus if you learn how to build one you can easily upgrade your machine in the future as long as you leave space. On topic they didn't exactly reveal much in the latest trailer and maybe it's just me but when they just skip a good few minutes of the level to show you the action it makes it seem less appealing. Hopefully the full reveal will show the game off at it's fullest potential.2011-03-30 16:03:00

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MasterCreator
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Yeah.. you can build one much much cheaper than a pre-built, but if you don't know what you are doing you can end up with a huge mess. Just lining up what parts to go with what parts takes a ton of research, but I find it so much more worth it in the long run. You end up saving a bunch of $$ and end up with one screaming fast system.

I'm gonna go pick the parts for my first build up on Wednesday (next week - first day of my Easter holidays) It's a pretty good system, I've spent ages checking the parts etc.

The place I'm picking it up from (order online, in store pick up rather than paying for delivery seeing as it is close) does some insurance thing for like ?15 that allows you to return any damaged parts, including damage done during or as a direct result of (poor) installation. So I shouldn't have any problems, 		2011-03-30 16:41:00

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Unknown User

building a PC is like lego really, you won't screw up unless you're a total idiot2011-03-30 17:53:00

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oldage
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I've planned to build my own pc too, just for this game.
My pc is like crap, atleast my internet is good so i run wow smooth 		2011-03-30 19:54:00

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Jonaolst
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It seems hand-to-hand combat will be much harder and realistic that other shooters.
*coughcallofdutycough*

:SH:		2011-03-30 23:33:00

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ThePineapplizer
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It seems hand-to-hand combat will be much harder and realistic that other shooters.
*coughcallofdutycough*

:SH:
*coughknifefrom5metersawaycough*		2011-03-30 23:46:00

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gdn001
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For a PC I'd be confident about putting it together but as for finding out if all the parts were going to be compatable and installing the OS and all that... yeah, not so much. Would be nice to play this for PC tho.2011-03-31 00:54:00

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Ayneh
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The release date for Battlefield 3 is November 2, 2011. It's been confirmed by the EA download manager 2011-04-03 14:28:00

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jeperty
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New 12 min trailer!!! W00t

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc
Looks like they're using some stuff from Mirror's Edge
At 04:20		2011-04-17 08:38:00

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Jonaolst
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Hmm, i feel it would have been much more exciting if they showed that straight off, the only new stuff there was the earthquake at the end and the few second clips of other parts. still, looked great.2011-04-17 14:38:00

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ryryryan
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Hmm, i feel it would have been much more exciting if they showed that straight off, the only new stuff there was the earthquake at the end and the few second clips of other parts. still, looked great.

Yeah i know, atleast we got some stuff confirmed

-Equipable grenades.
-Diffrent fire modes.
-flashlight.
-Vaulting. (climbing)		2011-04-17 15:31:00

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Jonaolst
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New 12 min trailer!!! W00t

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc
Looks like they're using some stuff from Mirror's Edge
At 04:20

Son, I am dissapoint.		2011-04-17 16:48:00

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Testudini
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You have to wonder, after throwing a grenade, would you really just stand there, looking? But I'm liking the combat2011-04-17 20:44:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Son, I am dissapoint.

Why are you dissapoint,dad?		2011-04-17 22:10:00

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Jonaolst
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Looks great. The Battlefield series really is top-notch. Apart from game disconnecting. I hope they fix that from the newest Battlefield.2011-04-18 01:54:00

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piggabling
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I wish they'd make the gunner's sight on the M1A2 at the end of the video more accurate. Looking past the fact it looks as if you're looking though a vision block and not any of the gun sights the optics doghouse is on the other side of the turret to how it is in the video... /nerd

It'd be cool if they modelled the sights to be more like this though I believe this is a M1A1 not A2.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQwdFkqD5i0		2011-04-18 02:48:00

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Ayneh
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Why are you dissapoint,dad?

Vaulting is an actual thing in the military I believe, and not from Mirror's Edge.
And you play dress up.		2011-04-18 15:31:00

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Testudini
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Vaulting is an actual thing in the military I believe, and not from Mirror's Edge.
And you play dress up.

i just said it because they made Mirror's Edge 		2011-04-20 11:07:00

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Jonaolst
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i just said it because they made Mirror's Edge

wut..............		2011-04-20 16:13:00

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ryryryan
Posts: 3767

This looks promising.
(all I have to say.)		2011-04-20 17:58:00

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Maxi
Posts: 1176

If this isn't GotY, it's definitely going to be FPS of the year.2011-04-20 18:16:00

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Unknown User

Dice made Mirror's edge, and. they make bf3. so.. they have implemented some things they made in Mirror's edge, to bf3!
That's why i said they used some things from Mirror's edge.

Here's a translation, i was tired when i wrote that :3

I'm still tired hurr derp		2011-04-20 20:53:00

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Jonaolst
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Here's a translation, i was tired when i wrote that :3

I'm still tired hurr derp
Much better Now I can make sense of it all		2011-04-21 01:38:00

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jeperty
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well why make new stuff when the old ones are still good, valve also uses assets of older games in their newer ones.2011-04-21 22:18:00

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oldage
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ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_It_GI2F_c
Looks like they published a new video because IW showed the mw3 trailer..
and HOLY FU-!! LOOK AT THE DESTRUCTION!!!!

even better than red faction's destruction... :o		2011-05-27 18:08:00

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Jonaolst
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ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG!!!
Looks like they published a new video because IW showed the mw3 trailer..
and HOLY FU-!! LOOK AT THE DESTRUCTION!!!!

even better than red faction's destruction... :o
Infinity Ward, please reveal more trailers so we can have more taste of BF3! 		2011-05-27 19:07:00

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gdn001
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ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_It_GI2F_c
Looks like they published a new video because IW showed the mw3 trailer..
and HOLY FU-!! LOOK AT THE DESTRUCTION!!!!

even better than red faction's destruction... :o

*Sees tank exploding a building*

Excuse me, I must go change my pants....

But before I go, that looks to be amazing! Why COD People don't like this is beyond me.		2011-05-28 14:24:00

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grayspence
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ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_It_GI2F_c
Looks like they published a new video because IW showed the mw3 trailer..
and HOLY FU-!! LOOK AT THE DESTRUCTION!!!!

even better than red faction's destruction... :o

I don't judge a game by how well its developers can make a flashy trailer :/
The best you can do is speculate how well the destruction system will work after watching that because the buildings collapsing etc either looked pre-rendered or too hazy to form an informed conclusion on the software's ability.


Why COD People don't like this is beyond me.

^ This can also be reversed....and I'm choosing to ignore the fact your making a very vague assumption there, not to mention the insinuation that there are multiple factions of gamers which would simply be weird :/		2011-05-28 14:41:00

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MrFunctionality
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O; I'll be waiting for this.2011-05-28 14:47:00

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Maxi
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I don't judge a game by how well its developers can make a flashy trailer :/
The best you can do is speculate how well the destruction system will work after watching that because the buildings collapsing etc either looked pre-rendered or too hazy to form an informed conclusion on the software's ability.



^ This can also be reversed....and I'm choosing to ignore the fact your making a very vague assumption there, not to mention the insinuation that there are multiple factions of gamers which would simply be weird :/

The trailer is fanmade
It's just some clips glued together from an interview		2011-05-28 16:40:00

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Jonaolst
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I don't judge a game by how well its developers can make a flashy trailer :/
The best you can do is speculate how well the destruction system will work after watching that because the buildings collapsing etc either looked pre-rendered or too hazy to form an informed conclusion on the software's ability.

I agree. A lot of that looked pre-rendered. I also feel like too much flashyness = something else to be cut back for it. I don't like Battlefield because it's way too slow and clunky compared to COD, but I might give this a try. Still need to see gameplay, not this flashy stuff.		2011-05-28 17:36:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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*Peaks into thread.*

Just wanted to let you guys know, Whaaaaale and MrFunctionality are right: this isn't guaranteed in the final version of the game. They're just trying to make the game look better than Modern Warfare 3's reveal trailer.

Oh, and before you start with you whole "CoD sucks" argument, I want you to know that I'm a BF fan myself. I actually played more CoD than BF for the most part (AKA online), but after MW2's horrible experience I gave up on the whole MW series (Black Ops possibly being my final CoD purchase). So yeah, consider me rooting for BF3 for GOTY over MW3.		2011-05-28 17:45:00

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CyberSora
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They're just trying to make the game look better than Modern Warfare 3's reveal trailer.
These clips are taken from a interview, look up EA Pwned 7#

Anyways the mw3 trailer was released on 23. of may, same was that interview. If you watch it, he talks about that nothing is scripted besides when the buildings are fully collapsing. AKA on bc2, when you destroyed all the walls. And when the skyscraper falls on the soldier. 		2011-05-28 18:13:00

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Jonaolst
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A lot of that looked pre-rendered.
No, it's all rendered realtime. Saying that, it certainly won't look the same on a console.


Still need to see gameplay, not this flashy stuff.
There was a 12 minute gameplay video posted on page 8:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc		2011-05-29 03:44:00

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Ayneh
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No, it's all rendered realtime. Saying that, it certainly won't look the same on a console.


There was a 12 minute gameplay video posted on page 8:

I meant online, should've made it more clear. I get a game purely for the multiplayer. And from past game experiences, when a game LOOKS really good, the gameplay has to take some sort of cut to be able to look that good. Killzone, is an example of that.

I also feel that Battlefield games (mostly EA itself) have a horrible online system. Not the game itself but the servers. Every Battlefield game I've gotten has had crashed throughout the first few days and it really ruins the experience, at least for me.

You also have to realize that everything they show in trailer/gameplay videos are usually staged, which usually (always exceptions) means that the experience won't be as awesome as it looks.

EDIT: I may seem like I'm hating on this game but that's not true. I actually really think they outdid themselves with the new engine and the game looks beautiful. I'm just speaking from past game experiences. Trailers and gameplay videos that the developers want you to see are obviously going to look nice. They're trying to get you to buy the game.		2011-05-29 07:11:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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I meant online, should've made it more clear. I get a game purely for the multiplayer. And from past game experiences, when a game LOOKS really good, the gameplay has to take some sort of cut to be able to look that good. Killzone, is an example of that.

I also feel that Battlefield games (mostly EA itself) have a horrible online system. Not the game itself but the servers. Every Battlefield game I've gotten has had crashed throughout the first few days and it really ruins the experience, at least for me.

You also have to realize that everything they show in trailer/gameplay videos are usually staged, which usually (always exceptions) means that the experience won't be as awesome as it looks.

EDIT: I may seem like I'm hating on this game but that's not true. I actually really think they outdid themselves with the new engine and the game looks beautiful. I'm just speaking from past game experiences. Trailers and gameplay videos that the developers want you to see are obviously going to look nice. They're trying to get you to buy the game.

Well, they have spend much money on advertising. And it's 700% more people that have pre-ordered it,than Bad Company 2.
So i think they know that they have to make many servers.

EDIT: oh, and it's E3 6. of June. They have promised they are going to show multiplayer stuff there 		2011-05-29 09:07:00

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Jonaolst
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Holy crap, that trailer blew away the CoD one lol. Some of the effects look phenomenal. Seriously can't wait for this one. I'm interested to see what MP destruction will look like. It was really good in BC2, but hopefully it's less predictable in this one.2011-05-29 11:11:00

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ryryryan
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Well, they have spend much money on advertising. And it's 700% more people that have pre-ordered it,than Bad Company 2.
So i think they know that they have to make many servers.

I dunno. That can either go both ways. I can accept a day one server overload but every Battlefield game I've gotten hasn't had a really stable server until after the first week. We'll see.		2011-05-30 20:17:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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I dunno. That can either go both ways. I can accept a day one server overload but every Battlefield game I've gotten hasn't had a really stable server until after the first week. We'll see.

I'd still get it,though.

While it's down, we might aswell try Singleplayer campaign. Then the Online campaign, hopefully when we're done the servers should be up.
The singleplayer campaign is 12 hours long,tho		2011-05-30 20:21:00

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Jonaolst
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I dunno. That can either go both ways. I can accept a day one server overload but every Battlefield game I've gotten hasn't had a really stable server until after the first week. We'll see.

And then after that 1 week of terrible (terrible terrible) connection problems, you get a less laggy game than CoD. Well worth it in the long run.

Nearly every popular online game has problems when it launches. The servers pretty much always overload no matter what the game.		2011-05-30 20:26:00

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ryryryan
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And then after that 1 week of terrible (terrible terrible) connection problems, you get a less laggy game than CoD. Well worth it in the long run.

Nearly every popular online game has problems when it launches. The servers pretty much always overload no matter what the game.

True that every popular online game has problems for day one. The only game I've ever had connection problems so severe are with Battlefield games and to be more specific, EA. I was able to play Black Ops day 1 with some lag but day 2 was fine. I'm talking about Xbox, I know the PSN had a lot of problems.		2011-05-30 21:12:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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I thought online multiplayer games on Xbox Live and PSN were peer to peer? Or do some of the current-gen consoles use game servers (outside of storing stats/levels/whatever like LBP)?


You also have to realize that everything they show in trailer/gameplay videos are usually staged, which usually (always exceptions) means that the experience won't be as awesome as it looks.
The trailers don't show when you and your friends all pile into a helicopter with an inexperienced pilot and you're all giggling over the mic. There's a lot of ****ing around.		2011-05-31 04:37:00

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Ayneh
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I thought online multiplayer games on Xbox Live and PSN were peer to peer? Or do some of the current-gen consoles use game servers (outside of storing stats/levels/whatever like LBP)?


I don't know about that. All I remember was that a lot of PS3 users were complaining that the Black Ops servers were horrible on the PSN and I remember reading a lot of comments from the Community Managers apologizing to the PS3 community and telling them a fix was coming soon. I don't remember the details in their entirety but it was along those lines.		2011-05-31 07:52:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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I don't know about that. All I remember was that a lot of PS3 users were complaining that the Black Ops servers were horrible on the PSN and I remember reading a lot of comments from the Community Managers apologizing to the PS3 community and telling them a fix was coming soon. I don't remember the details in their entirety but it was along those lines.

I don't recall any connections issues whatsoever and I was playing it from day one...maybe it was just in America?

Sadly Battlefield and COD Black Ops both fail to balance the snipers properly in multiplayer :/		2011-05-31 10:00:00

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MrFunctionality
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I don't recall any connections issues whatsoever and I was playing it from day one...maybe it was just in America?

Sadly Battlefield and COD Black Ops both fail to balance the snipers properly in multiplayer :/
To be fair, the newer CoDs snipers usually fail. You can't "hardscope" properly. And BC2 had a problem with sniping, as far as I know, other BF games had no problem sniping.
And BO lagged bad on PSN. For the first few weeks it was just "Disconnected" or it just lagged like hell		2011-06-01 12:24:00

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jeperty
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CoD and BF can't balance snipers? Pshhhh, you should play Killzone 3, Snipers can turn invisible there. And I've bought BF:BC2 today and really enjoying it, the best shooter I've played so far on my PS3. 2011-06-02 23:54:00

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abyssalassassin
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CoD and BF can't balance snipers? Pshhhh, you should play Killzone 3, Snipers can turn invisible there. And I've bought BF:BC2 today and really enjoying it, the best shooter I've played so far on my PS3.
I'd say there are 2 major faults with BC2.
1 - Snipers are too easy to use, and they get mortars! Perfect mixture for a camping wookie :/
2 - You gain everything at level 22 or something
Other than that it is pretty good. But no where near as good as 2142 		2011-06-03 00:02:00

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jeperty
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I'd say there are 2 major faults with BC2.
1 - Snipers are too easy to use, and they get mortars! Perfect mixture for a camping wookie :/
2 - You gain everything at level 22 or something
Other than that it is pretty good. But no where near as good as 2142

Because they really do look like wookies... 		2011-06-03 00:28:00

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abyssalassassin
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Because they really do look like wookies...
http://www.demotivator.org/photos/144/310897b40a79f72d37ffae572ed3fa4a.jpg

I always thought that these ghilie suits in BF2 were in the "Awesome but useless" tier. Specially when you could see swamp monsters running around an urban map. :O		2011-06-03 00:31:00

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http://www.demotivator.org/photos/144/310897b40a79f72d37ffae572ed3fa4a.jpg

I always thought that these ghilie suits in BF2 were in the "Awesome but useless" tier. Specially when you could see swamp monsters running around an urban map. :O
http://www.boingboing.net/images/_wp-content_wookie1.jpg
LOOK! A group of swamp monste.....Never mind. They're just wookies 		2011-06-03 01:22:00

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jeperty
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I was thinking of buying Battlefield BC2. But I don't understand for the life of me why it still costs so much. Sigh, maybe another time, friends.2011-06-03 02:36:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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I was thinking of buying Battlefield BC2. But I don't understand for the life of me why it still costs so much. Sigh, maybe another time, friends.
Well, if your buying it new, you are getting, I think, 8 VIP map packs		2011-06-03 12:38:00

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jeperty
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The servers are absolutely diabolical though, out of 10 games about 7 of them ended half way through due to a disconnection. I've never had trouble with any other game before... :/ But the gameplay itself is absolutely PERFECT. 2011-06-03 22:06:00

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abyssalassassin
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Just bought BBC2 today seeing as I lent out my original copy (and never saw it again ;_. Anyone fancy playing this, learning various new swearwords in the process? Just seems a lot easier than convincing some mates to get it.2011-06-03 23:59:00

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The servers are absolutely diabolical though, out of 10 games about 7 of them ended half way through due to a disconnection. I've never had trouble with any other game before... :/ But the gameplay itself is absolutely PERFECT.
I don't have any lag problems. It's mainly just a few games with very few people. Vietnam is nearly empty despite being brilliant 		2011-06-04 10:26:00

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jeperty
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Snipers can be useful...

Red Dot sight, the VSS or another auto/semi auto sniper rifle, and C4 with the tracking ball and tracer dart poistol, youve got yourself a class as tactical as the engineer or Medic.
Join my squad some time Ill show you

Oh, and If you can't wait for BF3, Ive been brushing up on my skills with this to tide me over. Pretty well balanced, and people seem to play pretty well as a team. (Well, Most of the time)
Oh, and Did I mention it's free to play?

Try it if you want, heres the link:
Battlefeild: Play4Free. (http://battlefield.play4free.com/en/frontpage/landingPage?a=P4Fportal&utm_campaign=p4f-portal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=play4free.com)		2011-06-06 00:19:00

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grayspence
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I was in a game tonight, first time I got a sniper rifle in BFBC2 and I killed 2 people in 5 seconds, the funniest bit was when I sniped a guy swimming in the middle of the ocean and watched him sink... 2011-06-06 00:40:00

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abyssalassassin
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I was in a game tonight, first time I got a sniper rifle in BFBC2 and I killed 2 people in 5 seconds, the funniest bit was when I sniped a guy swimming in the middle of the ocean and watched him sink...
I get lucky with M95 quite often, but one time I was playing rush on one of the jungle maps (Attackers start on an island) And when the enemy went to defuse the M-Com, I sniped him in the head. But then another went in to defuse, sniped him. The same thing happened 4 times (Double kill with 1 shot :kz until it blew up 		2011-06-06 01:04:00

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jeperty
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Why is a building falling down in BBC2 so beautiful ;_; ? I love blowing **** up.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OAEReUzy6cM/TFhnjt9fsrI/AAAAAAAAHFk/weI_O1jDfEs/s400/DOUBLE-RAINBOW-OH-MY-GOD-TSHIRT.jpg
....all the way across the sky!		2011-06-06 18:35:00

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MrFunctionality
Posts: 637

*ahem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fUp4-kAQEE		2011-06-06 21:45:00

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Jonaolst
Posts: 935

Battlefield 3 will have "Battlelog" which EA was quick to point out is "100% free" *wink*

http://www.1up.com/news/battlefield-3-introduces-battle-log-beta-september

The game is looking amazing, will be my FPS of choice come the holiday season 		2011-06-06 22:34:00

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OCK
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By the looks of it, they're sticking to 4 man squads. Understandable for consoles 24 players, but PC should have 5-6 man squads.
And you guys see the other trailer? Shows a bit of PS3 footage Looks awesome!		2011-06-07 03:14:00

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jeperty
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By the looks of it, they're sticking to 4 man squads. Understandable for consoles 24 players, but PC should have 5-6 man squads.
And you guys see the other trailer? Shows a bit of PS3 footage Looks awesome!

Try diving 64 by 6 		2011-06-07 12:00:00

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Testudini
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Try diving 64 by 6
Thought about that after I posted 		2011-06-07 12:21:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Some more singleplayer gameplay.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwOrl036_A		2011-06-07 14:47:00

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Ayneh
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So, my only real initiation into online FPS is Call of Duty (the first Modern Warfare, so long ago) and I was a bit put off by the fact that the learning curve was pretty intense compared to the people who just played this game non-stop, not to mention the children who I found cursing at me while their parents laughed in the background...

I understand the Battlefield series encourages teamwork and role-based play, if what I've heard is correct. I was wondering if some of you could answer some questions:

How difficult is it finding other players for online matches compared to something like MW:Black OPS?
Are there dozens of full games going on at any given point?
How would you rate the community for this game (and its predecessors?)
Reading a bit of the comments, are the servers up to snuff?
What are some of the pros and cons with the BF series compared to MW?		2011-06-07 15:53:00

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schm0
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So, my only real initiation into online FPS is Call of Duty (the first Modern Warfare, so long ago) and I was a bit put off by the fact that the learning curve was pretty intense compared to the people who just played this game non-stop, not to mention the children who I found cursing at me while their parents laughed in the background...

I understand the Battlefield series encourages teamwork and role-based play, if what I've heard is correct. I was wondering if some of you could answer some questions:

How difficult is it finding other players for online matches compared to something like MW:Black OPS?
Are there dozens of full games going on at any given point?
How would you rate the community for this game (and its predecessors?)
What are some of the pros and cons with the BF series compared to MW?

First off I only have experience with BF2 and BF2142 via playing in on a PC. I also use a Nostromo n52 which IMHO makes it tons easier to control the game. I also never have played MW so I can't really comment on all your questions as well as only playing via PC may not give you the total answer you are looking for.

..but I never had any issues finding anyone online to play a game. Tons of servers running games all the time. As in hundreds, if not thousands. My priority when playing was my ping rate. I always opted for the lower frame rate.

The community can be awesome, but then again there are the smacktards etc out there that seem to want to ruin it for folks. Stealing vehicles when they spawn in rather than waiting to get a gunner. Running over your own men with a jeep or transport. Shooting their own team if FF is enabled. What is nice is that since communities are operating many of the servers, they do have mods as well as software to help kick those that break rules such as language, team killers, using glitches (which there were quite a few like aimbots, seeing through walls etc.. no fun at all playing against that!). So I usually would bookmark the ones that I liked and quickly leave the ones that I didn't like.

I had a few friends that I would usually team up with or if landed on opposite teams, have fun trying to kill and beat the other team. We either chatted on Ventrilla or if a local friend, just call him on the phone and chat via speaker phone. The in-game chat worked fine, but always felt weird talking to others I didn't know, especially those that like to boss others around.

Personally.. I loved the game. Some of the best fun I have had in a FPS. I love the vehicles as well as all the weapons, the kits and their uses. I cannot wait till that open beta is out and to give it a try!!		2011-06-07 16:16:00

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jwwphotos
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Well, that helps, but I'll probably be playing the console version... Anyone here play BF:BC or BF on PSN?2011-06-07 18:25:00

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schm0
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i have played BF:BC and BF:BC2 and BF 1943 so i feel pretty confident in helping out, first off i gotta say the community is pretty awesome. They will play the game until the servers are shut down it seems. There aren't a ton of people that wear headsets but those that do for the most part are helpful and fun to play with, obviously there are occasionally those that are obnoxious, but so is life. The servers are populated perfectly, you should have no problem at all finding a game to play, i never have. The learning curve is not nearly as severe as they say unless you play COD nonstop. It's a lot of fun and i would recommend it, i'll be picking it up on PS3. Let me know if you have any questions i forgot to answer.2011-06-08 01:25:00

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Frank-the-Bunny
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Well, that helps, but I'll probably be playing the console version... Anyone here play BF:BC or BF on PSN?

I will, soon.
BF3 for PS3 all the way!		2011-06-08 01:26:00

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gdn001
Posts: 5891

i love me some battlefields

i play red dot vss cqc recon
and anti vehicle ninja engi

squad up with rl friends i got hooked and play tactically

good times

B3 trailers are like our north star leading us to the promised land		2011-06-08 02:15:00

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Deftmute
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Any of you guys see the rage fest on BF3 forums last night? Was right after Ustream2011-06-08 17:26:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

A sniper with C4......it just makes sense Some of the perks of being a sniper are beginning to show.2011-06-08 19:18:00

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MrFunctionality
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A sniper with C4......it just makes sense Some of the perks of being a sniper are beginning to show.
If you didn't already know you can equip C4 as an assault player by selecting an all-class weapon like the Thompson. Since you can resupply yourself you have unlimited C4.		2011-06-09 12:13:00

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Ayneh
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I have to post this link
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1404492-kotick-not-allowed-play-bf-3-e3.html
Just in case your not on the forums or just missed it 		2011-06-09 16:00:00

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jeperty
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http://kotaku.com/5810405/activision-boss-refused-sneak-peak-of-competitors-battlefield-3
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/306431/news/bobby-kotick-wanted-to-play-battlefield-3-at-e3-ea-said-no/
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/06/08/bobby-koticks-provocation-corner/
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/110819-E3-Kotick-Casts-Doubts-on-Battlefield-3-Console-Cred

And the plot thickens....

http://kotaku.com/5810548/activisions-bobby-kotick-wants-to-buymyspace

Not sure if plotting, or just stupid.		2011-06-09 22:57:00

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Meh, this (the two company's ongoing 'feud&apos is worse than having to listen to two girls in my office bicker...2011-06-09 23:38:00

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schm0
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I have to post this link
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1404492-kotick-not-allowed-play-bf-3-e3.html
Just in case your not on the forums or just missed it

How is that a rage fest? That was just a bunch of guys celebrating nothing.		2011-06-09 23:44:00

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CyberSora
Posts: 5551

So did anyone understand the dinosaur reference in the "Thunder Run" trailer? No? Well neither did I so I thought I would look into it, the answer is surprising, LOVE IT!:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.289992-DICE-heeds-4chans-request-For-Dinosaurs

BF3 is coming at CoD hard.		2011-06-10 10:21:00

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OCK
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So did anyone understand the dinosaur reference in the "Thunder Run" trailer? No? Well neither did I so I thought I would look into it, the answer is surprising, LOVE IT!:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.289992-DICE-heeds-4chans-request-For-Dinosaurs

BF3 is coming at CoD hard.

Hahaha! Seriously amazing.		2011-06-10 13:53:00

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ryryryan
Posts: 3767

How is that a rage fest? That was just a bunch of guys celebrating nothing.
That wasn't the rage fest Just something funny		2011-06-10 23:34:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Can't beleive that I didn't notice the dinosaur refference. My COD freak friend told me about that comment before I watched the trailer. Did anyone notice the little tag that says: "To Daddy"? Thats sweet

Anywhoo, anyone feel like forming a four person LBPC squad and kicking some butt? Im always up for some BC2, so fire away. 		2011-06-11 04:40:00

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grayspence
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Can't beleive that I didn't notice the dinosaur refference. My COD freak friend told me about that comment before I watched the trailer. Did anyone notice the little tag that says: "To Daddy"? Thats sweet

Anywhoo, anyone feel like forming a four person LBPC squad and kicking some butt? Im always up for some BC2, so fire away.
Feel like crashing another choppa? 		2011-06-11 15:33:00

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jeperty
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Let's play spot the graphical error!

http://media.moddb.com/images/games/1/15/14256/frostbite2_1.jpg

This game looks like something I'll definitely be getting, if I have the cash that is.

I originally played BF2, and I loved flying airplanes; so I look forward to flying airplanes again. What? There's other stuff in the game like FPS gameplay and tanks? Nu-uh...		2011-06-12 00:49:00

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Let's play spot the graphical error!

http://media.moddb.com/images/games/1/15/14256/frostbite2_1.jpg

This game looks like something I'll definitely be getting, if I have the cash that is.

I originally played BF2, and I loved flying airplanes; so I look forward to flying airplanes again. What? There's other stuff in the game like FPS gameplay and tanks? Nu-uh...

zomg i found it!! It's the purple/black square in the window 		2011-06-12 12:21:00

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Jonaolst
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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-llgDKAJ8w2M/TfStVmbbmBI/AAAAAAAAAEc/PYl6rBTSAvk/s800/frostbite2_1.jpg

For anyone who can't see it 		2011-06-12 13:14:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

I originally played BF2, and I loved flying airplanes; so I look forward to flying airplanes again. What? There's other stuff in the game like FPS gameplay and tanks? Nu-uh...
You jet whores are all the same.

Fortunately it seems we'll be getting Tunguska AA and the like again.		2011-06-12 13:36:00

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Ayneh
Posts: 2454

Fortunately it seems we'll be getting Tunguska AA and the like again.
I'll be sure to be shot down by you if I manage to take off from my starting point without crashing first.

But if I were to play the game normally I'd either use the sniper rifle or the shotgun.		2011-06-12 20:02:00

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warlord_evil
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I'll be sure to be shot down by you if I manage to take off from my starting point without crashing first.

But if I were to play the game normally I'd either use the sniper rifle or the shotgun.
Aw, good times.

*gets in jet*
FINALLY I got a jet!!! Now let's take off!
*holds forward button*
CMON TAKE OFF!!!
*takes off like a boss*
*targeted by AA and killed 10 seconds later*
Problem jet newbs?		2011-06-12 23:04:00

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gdn001
Posts: 5891

The servers are still disconnecting me often, but less often. A bit like my router is developing a resistance to it's badassery. And I'm actually getting a bit better. I'll have a 5 minute stretch where I don't die, but kill about 6 people. And then I'll have a 5 minute stretch where I die 6 times and only get 1 kill. I'm such an unpredictable fps player. 2011-06-12 23:24:00

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abyssalassassin
Posts: 717

BF3 will comfortably be the second best FPS this year.

Red orchestra: Heroes of Stalingrad will beat it, however.		2011-06-13 11:08:00

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Unknown User

Well, I'm seriously considering pre-ordering this game based on some of the research I've been able to do. It looks gorgeous, the variability in gameplay seems amazing, but yet I still have some remaining questions.

One of the things I've seen posted around is that the BF series is "anti-camping", which I assume is due to the open terrain and destructible environments... but when I do play a sniper class I do so tactically. "Camping", as it were, is lamented across the FPS world as lame and frowned upon, even though that's what snipers do in real life. The converse of this was evidenced in all the MW series with quickscopers running around blasting people in the face with a 50" gun. I also understand that the sniper class has been overhauled a bit (I believe they now carry explosives by default, no?)

Is the sniper class more run-n-gun or is it possible to play a sniper tactically and move from cover to cover, being sneaky, etc.? Is quickscoping an issue in this series? Do you anticipate this to change with the announced class changes?

Another concern is regarding the console version and what it can offer. I've heard that the console maps will be scaled down versions of the PC versions. The player count is also limited to 24 at this time. Does this affect multiplayer gameplay? If so, how? Are jets going to be hindered by smaller map size?

Sorry to bug all you who have played previous versions of the game, I'm just curious as I am considering laying down the cash to pre-order and want to make sure I'm making a wise investment.		2011-06-13 13:37:00

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schm0
Posts: 1239

Oh EA, the BF3 campaign was going so well...

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/hy24b		2011-06-13 15:26:00

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OCK
Posts: 1536

Oh EA, the BF3 campaign was going so well...

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/hy24b

They (EA and DICE) apparently pulled this crap once before and received the same kind of response. They subsequently canned the idea. I can't see how they would justify going through with something like this in light of that. The angst is justified, IMO.		2011-06-13 15:44:00

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schm0
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Aw, good times.

*gets in jet*
FINALLY I got a jet!!! Now let's take off!
*holds forward button*
CMON TAKE OFF!!!
*takes off like a boss*
*targeted by AA and killed 10 seconds later*
Problem jet newbs?
Forget being shot, how about crashing? 		2011-06-13 20:03:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

They (EA and DICE) apparently pulled this crap once before and received the same kind of response. They subsequently canned the idea. I can't see how they would justify going through with something like this in light of that. The angst is justified, IMO.

Because they can get away with it. Customers can get mad and angry all they want but I know that most of them would eventually give in and pre-order the game for the extra DLC.

EDIT: This man put it perfectly.


They already know that everyone hates the idea. I mean do you really think that they think customers would approve this? They only are doing this because they know that they can get away with this, because everyone's still going to buy the game and the DLC. They don't care what people think about them as long as they get their money.		2011-06-14 02:23:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Yeah, except they scrapped the idea the first time due to public outrage. Who's to say they won't do the same again?2011-06-14 19:09:00

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schm0
Posts: 1239

Yeah, except they scrapped the idea the first time due to public outrage. Who's to say they won't do the same again?

Following Call of Duty ELITE's footsteps maybe?		2011-06-14 23:57:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Following Call of Duty ELITE's footsteps maybe?

Well, the more articles I read it seems like they're heading in this direction. There's the implementation of a new(?) multiplayer 'deathmatch'-style game type, which according to an article I read is in direct response to CoD's reign in the FPS arena.		2011-06-15 14:20:00

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schm0
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Forget being shot, how about crashing?

lol... I always seemed to get out of sorts and crash with the helicopters when under pressure from attack. ..well, unless I bailed out quickly. lol I could do jets just fine.		2011-06-15 15:53:00

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jwwphotos
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Anyone had a kill like this, jump out of helicopter, chopper crashes and kills enemy, get back in? 2011-06-15 17:16:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Anyone had a kill like this, jump out of helicopter, chopper crashes and kills enemy, get back in?

No, but I have squished a few when landing, or just scrape them off of rooftops. lol		2011-06-15 17:33:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Anyone had a kill like this, jump out of helicopter, chopper crashes and kills enemy, get back in?

http://files.sharenator.com/Challenge_accepted_RE_Red_pancake-s400x300-128675.jpg		2011-06-15 17:52:00

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MrFunctionality
Posts: 637

The REAL challenge is to kill someone with a supply crate.
Or this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTe3p8zzVHk
I've tried. 		2011-06-15 18:02:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

The REAL challenge is to kill someone with a supply crate.
Or this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTe3p8zzVHk
I've tried.
Skill, much? Mostly luck really (Hoping the heli doesn't decide to just pull up or turn )		2011-06-15 21:42:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wFI9vTqto

2011-06-16 05:45:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wFI9vTqto


Pilot wasn't expecting that		2011-06-16 11:55:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

Well, I'm seriously considering pre-ordering this game based on some of the research I've been able to do. It looks gorgeous, the variability in gameplay seems amazing, but yet I still have some remaining questions.

One of the things I've seen posted around is that the BF series is "anti-camping", which I assume is due to the open terrain and destructible environments... but when I do play a sniper class I do so tactically. "Camping", as it were, is lamented across the FPS world as lame and frowned upon, even though that's what snipers do in real life. The converse of this was evidenced in all the MW series with quickscopers running around blasting people in the face with a 50" gun. I also understand that the sniper class has been overhauled a bit (I believe they now carry explosives by default, no?)
I don't think the Recon class has changed that much since BC2. So I'm betting Snipers still have C4 or the Mortar Strike. As a sniper you do camp, but it's not really frowned upon as much as in CoD probably due to the larger teams, plus if you know where the enemy is it's harder for them to camp than in CoD. Eg, are they hiding behind a wall? Blow the wall up!

Is the sniper class more run-n-gun or is it possible to play a sniper tactically and move from cover to cover, being sneaky, etc.? Is quickscoping an issue in this series? Do you anticipate this to change with the announced class changes?
You can definatly play it tactically. If someone knows your position, either move or make sure you take them down first. I'd say it's more suited for Tactical gameplay than run and gun. Quickscoping has never been an issue, probably due to the fact that there's bullet travel. Like I said before - I don't think Recon has changed too much. The biggest change comes with the medic (it's now support, and medic abilities can be shared between classes. Not sure which).

Another concern is regarding the console version and what it can offer. I've heard that the console maps will be scaled down versions of the PC versions. The player count is also limited to 24 at this time. Does this affect multiplayer gameplay? If so, how? Are jets going to be hindered by smaller map size?
Console is 24 player. It would make for a less hectic experience, and really is down to whether you like big or small player counts. I've not heard anything about scaling down the big maps, but it may make sense really. I'll be playing on PC so haven't read into console too much.

Sorry to bug all you who have played previous versions of the game, I'm just curious as I am considering laying down the cash to pre-order and want to make sure I'm making a wise investment.

Answers in bold.

In terms of fun kills, one of the most satisfying things in BC2 is when I snipe the pilot of the chopper, and watch it fall to the ground full of men However, one time one of the passengers was clever enough to change seats and save the chopper. I was impressed, but rather upset!		2011-06-16 14:23:00

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Some new articles for ya...

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/06/16/physical-warfare-pack-available-to-all-battlefield-3-players.aspx

The weapons pack will be free and available to all... with a catch.

And a look at an interview about BF3 on the PS3! Yay!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/16/e3-replay-battlefield-3-for-ps3/		2011-06-16 19:02:00

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Answers in bold.

In terms of fun kills, one of the most satisfying things in BC2 is when I snipe the pilot of the chopper, and watch it fall to the ground full of men However, one time one of the passengers was clever enough to change seats and save the chopper. I was impressed, but rather upset!
As far as I know, the recon has changed from BC2. I think C4 was taken, or was it mortars? Anyway, mortars have changed from BC2 as well 		2011-06-16 19:24:00

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jeperty
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKazMB71D_c
Thought I'd post PS3 gameplay 		2011-06-17 18:35:00

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jeperty
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PS3 version still falling in the "awesome" tier. 2011-06-17 19:08:00

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gdn001
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PS3 version still falling in the "awesome" tier.

Yup. That's all I needed to see. I think I'll be pre-ordering this one rather soon.		2011-06-18 01:22:00

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schm0
Posts: 1239

Had a few lol worthy moments recently. I was driving in a jeep (whatever the hell you call it anyway) and a guy started shooting me. I panicked and got out, now the jeep was acting as cover between us, but I obviously forgot to use the hand brake and it started rolling down the hill. I just strafed with it for about 30 seconds, eventually he just ran around the side and gunned me down. Another match I was knifed and when the screen came up showing my killer and his weapons, abilities, class etc etc, the camera went nuts. When it eventually settled, it showed just a gloved hand reaching for a black, rectangular, leathery object. I was like "WTF?! He melee'd me with his wallet?". XD2011-06-20 12:31:00

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abyssalassassin
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And I'm really glad that the medic and assault are being fused together into a support class, seeing as I play primarily as a medic, secondary as an assault. 2011-06-20 12:36:00

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abyssalassassin
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IGN just confirmed already confirmed news. Consoles will be at 30FPS Bravo IGN2011-06-20 15:43:00

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jeperty
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ign just confirmed already confirmed news. Consoles will be at 30fps bravo ign

30fps? ._.		2011-06-20 22:37:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

30fps? ._.
Yup It was said some time ago		2011-06-20 23:17:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Yup It was said some time ago

That's horrible.		2011-06-20 23:24:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

30 fps is fine on console. Nearly all console games run at that. Also IGN's headline for that article was awful. 'BF3 runs half the FPS on consoles compared to PC' or summin. Terrible journalism. PC FPS will range from unplayable to 120 or so FPS depending on the machine. I don't know why I still read that terrible website.

Saying that, I expect my machine to run it around 60 - 70 fps. Maybe. MW2 runs at a solid 90 or so, BC2 about 80, and TF2 from 120 - 70, depending on number of people about.

EDIT:

That's horrible.
C'mon, 30fps on consoles is by no means horrible. Very few games actually do 60. I'll be impressed when Treyarch brings out the next engine at 60 fps, as the current one is terribly dated. (I read summin bout Treyarch doing a new engine, dunno if that's right though. I hope they do)		2011-06-20 23:25:00

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ryryryan
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30 fps is fine on console. Nearly all console games run at that. Also IGN's headline for that article was awful. 'BF3 runs half the FPS on consoles compared to PC' or summin. Terrible journalism. PC FPS will range from unplayable to 120 or so FPS depending on the machine. I don't know why I still read that terrible website.

Saying that, I expect my machine to run it around 60 - 70 fps. Maybe. MW2 runs at a solid 90 or so, BC2 about 80, and TF2 from 120 - 70, depending on number of people about.

I don't know about fine on console. I loved MW2 because of the slick and buttery feeling and it always ran at 60+ on console. Black Ops didn't run that high however and that's probably why I don't like it as much. And even though the BF series is a completely different monster compared to COD I don't like when a game runs at a FPS lower than 60 which in all honesty should be a requirement for all games.		2011-06-20 23:28:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
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While it would be nice, 60 fps on consoles with the latest games is seriously unrealistic. The hardware is starting to become pretty dated, and even the best of developers struggle to pull off fantastic FPS in the latest games. The only reason CoD manages to is because of the older engine. Most other high FPS games tend to be racing games (GT5, Wipeout HD. The latter looking stunning too at 60fps admittedly).

Black Ops is horribly optimized on PC. I'm not sure why. MW2 ran awesome, but Black Ops stutters like mad, and it's one of the only games that does on my system. Still, i've clocked in a fair few hours into it. Looking forward to MW3 to have good FPS again hopefully lol. As for PS3, I play that quite regularly and seems to run fine for me.		2011-06-20 23:34:00

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ryryryan
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http://kotaku.com/5813944/is-this-the-worlds-oldest-battlefield-player

This man right here... he's my hero. 		2011-06-22 04:38:00

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CyberSora
Posts: 5551

http://kotaku.com/5813944/is-this-the-worlds-oldest-battlefield-player

This man right here... he's my hero.

And the weirdest thing is that he's actually pretty good, way better than I am. 		2011-06-22 06:08:00

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abyssalassassin
Posts: 717

http://kotaku.com/5813944/is-this-the-worlds-oldest-battlefield-player

This man right here... he's my hero.
Saw that 2 days ago Love his name ADHD_WACKO_JACKO		2011-06-22 09:46:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

He did all that just by tapping x?2011-06-22 10:07:00

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MrFunctionality
Posts: 637

Anyone else notice the music in the beginning of that vid? 2011-06-22 13:08:00

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schm0
Posts: 1239

Anyone else notice the music in the beginning of that vid?
Yes. Yes I did 		2011-06-22 15:57:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhBjBy5OOFY2011-07-21 22:56:00

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Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

You thought that was sweet? Try 10 more minutes of alpha gameplay:

http://www.geek.com/articles/games/battlefield-3-multiplayer-gameplay-footage-leaks-shows-vehicle-use-melee-combat-20110721/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfeOoEDYEt0&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDcbaR1THPQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MgQMoPwGwM&feature=player_embedded		2011-07-21 23:11:00

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schm0
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Had a talk with someone in the Alpha demo Got some pretty interesting stuff. Not going to mention any names though Should I post some of the chat from steam?2011-07-22 18:43:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Had a talk with someone in the Alpha demo Got some pretty interesting stuff. Not going to mention any names though Should I post some of the chat from steam?

Hell yeah! 		2011-07-22 19:02:00

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abyssalassassin
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jeperty: I whats it like?
Anon: how you would expect an alpha to be lol
Anon: very buggy
Anon: and incomplete
jeperty: lol buggy, glitchy?
jeperty: But I mean whats it like actually playing. Feel like BC2 or Bf2 or something else entirley?
Anon: doesnt feel quite like ether
Anon: engine is closer to BC2
Anon: as are things like the health regen
Anon: but it feels different
jeperty: In a good way?

: well the fact your body is ingame now
: is much nicer
: jumping over things is much nicer
jeperty: No more just the the gun raising up with the camera
jeperty: And are there invisible walls? Guys were saying there were while some said there arnt any
: thes many bugs
jeperty: Is the map linear much? :/
: bigger than a BC2 rush map
: bigger than a BC2 rush map
jeperty: More open, or do the buildings take up most of the room?
: well metro is peculiar
: thes nothing in BC2 thats like it really
: starts very open
: then you go into the subway and its very linear
: then you come out, and the last stage is more BC2 like
jeperty: sounds peculiar indeed
jeperty: Still wish they were letting CQ be played :/ If it's like BC2 its failed
jeperty: Do the bullets hit where you aim, or is it like BF2s random shooting?
: thes still deviation
: thats in every battlefield
: its difficult to compare the reliability of hit detection in an alpha
: it is extremely buggy
: its not like a beta
: its a true alpha
jeperty: so it might just be because of the bugs and lags
jeperty: Do the weapons have significant recoil or is it minor? I know the LMG is supposed to have plenty of recoil unless you use a bipod
: thes alot more recoil than BC2
jeperty: Are there faction specific weapons? And can you pick up solo weapons or is it pick up the whole class still?
: yup, its faction specific
: pick up whole kit
jeperty: Ahh ok
jeperty: Do people die quick? Or take a bizzilion rounds to kill
: BC2 Vietnam/Medal of Honor
: faster than BC2
jeperty: So, BC2 Hardcore quick?
: not quite
: half way between
: too fast imo
: but this is entirely before any balancing work is done
: could change massively
: they probbaly just cut and paste the moh damage model at this stage
jeperty: Suppose. Some of the info could be invalid in 3months
jeperty: So, based on the Alpha, do you think it'll live up to the "true sequel" speculation?
: true sequel to BF2
: no
: BF2/BC2/MoH hybrid
: yes
jeperty: lol I can imgine the forums reaction to this then It'll
be the E3 rage fest all over agin
: Bf2 players arnt going to be 100% happy with BF3
: i can tell you that now
: health regen, ammo pool, etc
: its not an oldschool battlefield pc exclusive
: simple as that
jeperty: even if BF3 had most BF2 feature there would still be some fans going mentle
: worst case senario
: its BC2
: best case senario, its good enough to make people switch from BF2
: i think itl be in the middle
: i cant see people uninstalling BF2
: its just not a direct sequel to that game
jeperty: Maybe in the next gen of consoles DICE won't bother deving for them, if the casuilty continues
jeperty: Meh, most games these days never live up to their past games anyway.
jeperty: MGS is a good example of this
: yea
: people just seem to be incapable of making truely good games anymore
: then again it might just be nostalgia
jeperty: Think CQ has a chance of winning fans over?
: depends what its like, we know nothin
about it atm
: but only CQ is 64 player, and hence the largest maps
: and rush is just, rush, thes nothing much too it
: so it shouldnt be hard
: CQ is the main mode in BC2 on the PC anyway
jeperty: yh I guess
jeperty: But BC2 had pretty bad CQ anyway
: yea, yet it was still played more than rush
: thats just how bad rush is
jeperty: I suppose
jeperty: I think most people just want to see what the 64 player CQ is like Jets, biggest maps
jeperty: Biggest maps overall and not in terms of length apparently
jeperty: And, whats the deal with the plane on the map?
: the story of the metro rush map is that the mcoms are AA stations
: and they are shooting down friendly transport planes
: which you can see happening in the sky
: so you have to take em out
jeperty: Mcoms = AA ? Why culdnt they just make actuall AA?
: cus its rush lol
jeperty: Because I still dont like blowing up a box
: and nobody is going to sit on an AA gun all round shooting down ai planes
jeperty: Unmanned AA
: it is unmanned AA
: the mcoms are the control boxes for them
: there not called mcoms anymore i dont think
jeperty: They called Boxes now?
: its a bit more like MoH where its unique targets
: just named attack points
: anyway gonna fire it back up now, il take some screenshots for ya
: but i dont be able to see this chat window
: doesnt work with steam
jeperty: Anti steam measure EA ?
jeperty:
jeperty: Just saw a video of the sniper rifle Looks much harder to use than BC2s
Theres the full conversation Removed the name just in case. You never know, do you?
And I'm just going to point out that some of this is personal opinion of his, but it's mainly fact
Forgot to add this, but theres ton of kit customisation		2011-07-22 19:41:00

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jeperty
Posts: 486

Gonna make you all jealous, though I can say no more than this.

Guess what I am playing RIGHT NOW.		2011-07-25 12:12:00

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Unknown User

Howd you get the key for the Alpha?2011-07-25 13:38:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767

Howd you get the key for the Alpha?
Email from EA But sometimes you don't get an Email and can just get in through here https://bf3alpha.battlefield.com/index.php?id=1 By the way, if anyone has a code and doesn't want/Can't run BF3, can I have it? 		2011-07-25 13:57:00

Author:
jeperty
Posts: 486

This game is epic. Operation Metro in France is one of the biggest maps ever seen in any Battlefield Game!2011-07-25 14:09:00

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Roneranger
Posts: 415

Howd you get the key for the Alpha?

Ya, just email. No idea how they picked who got it, but I'm not going to complain 		2011-07-25 16:15:00

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Unknown User

No luck thanks for the link anyways.
Have a veteran status of 4 so i thought I had some chance! Oh well. Maybe I can sneak my way into the beta.
What I want to see right now is conquest mode. 64 players with jets... now thats where its at
EDIT:
Spoke to someone on live chat


Naomi: Actually the Alpha test invitation was sent randomly by the Development team . If you didn't get the invitation then we are very sorry for this ..
Interesting lols.		2011-07-25 16:50:00

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