Battlefield 3

[sinij]

I played game more, and multiplayer isn't as bad as my initial impression. I was unlucky to get into worst possible match configuration - conquest (I think that what its called, where you capture control points but can re-capture them back in any order) on a small map is just painful and _always_ leads to camping last node and farming kills. Other modes, like rush or team deathmatch are fine.

[ffc]

There is no other mode besides Rush.  Remember that.

[caladein]

You guys are crazy, Conquest for life.

[Azazel]

I wish they'd bring "Push" back from Desert Combat. Essentially Conquest combined with Rush.

Easiest explanation = Imagine Rush with 1 flag instead of 2 boxes and the defenders can recapture it after losing it.


good times.

[rk47]

If they put Rush at 5 sec, and Conquest at 10 sec respawn timer, things wouldn't be so bad. Each type has a good point. Rush is pretty playable, but needs around 40 people to be fun. 32 is just too little and once you blow up one objective, the other is camped heavily by the defense.

[Sky]

infantry only team deathmatch

You're doing Battlefield wrong.

I'm partial to Conquest, but I haven't really played BF since 2. I have BC2, but it's so casual-unfriendly I haven't loaded it up on the new pc yet.

[AcidCat]

You guys are crazy, Conquest for life.

No doubt. Conquest is Battlefield.

[HaemishM]

I prefer Rush on Battlefield games, but I can play either one. But yes, team deathmatch? Should never be allowed in a Battlefield game, as it totally goes against the design ethos of the series.

[Threash]

Conquest is the only type i feel useful even with my horrible k/d ratio.  At least i can take back flags.

[Pennilenko]

I prefer Rush on Battlefield games, but I can play either one. But yes, team deathmatch? Should never be allowed in a Battlefield game, as it totally goes against the design ethos of the series.

Death Match does have a place, it is very good for taking a small group of friends and getting weapon unlocks rather quickly. It is useless for all other things.

[rk47]

DO NOT. I REPEAT. DO NOT PLAY THE CO-OP.
IT'S PROBABLY THE SHITTIEST BATTLEFIELD EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE TIME.

Even Contra did this shit better.

[disKret]

DO NOT. I REPEAT. DO NOT PLAY THE CO-OP.
IT'S PROBABLY THE SHITTIEST BATTLEFIELD EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE TIME.

Even Contra did this shit better.

Looks like premiere in Europe is a fucking disaster.
Noone can activate their product - origin is DDOS'ed. No info anywhere.  Forums are burning (EA forum is constantly cleared form any threads about origin and activation problems).

[Azazel]

My copy is En Route from the UK. Looks like I should treat it like an MMO Launch. 

[HaemishM]

It's things like that which makes me glad I can't upgrade my machine at the moment to buy this game.

[climbjtree]

Two major complaints:

1. The jeeps have no horn.

2. Why is the Battlefield theme not being played during load times?

[taolurker]

Two major complaints:

1. The jeeps have no horn.

[sinij]

EU activation issues are surprising, considering how problem-free was US release.

Activation servers got DDoSed from all activation requests or actual attack from someone trying to bring them down?

[disKret]

EU activation issues are surprising, considering how problem-free was US release.

Activation servers got DDoSed from all activation requests or actual attack from someone trying to bring them down?

Activation requests.

[Vision]

I keep getting directx error message when i try to join servers, and then when I right click to repair my install Origin decides to not find my BF3 install, and makes me install the entire game over again, and I still can't play.

[sinij]

Have you tried uploading latest DirectX from MS? AFAIK game runs DX11.

[Xuri]

Have you tried updating your browser? 

[Engels]

have you tried updating your mama?

[Vision]

Have you tried uploading latest DirectX from MS? AFAIK game runs DX11.

Yes.

Have you tried updating your browser? 

Yes.

have you tried updating your mama?

The only mama I know is a M1A1 Abrams

[jakonovski]

I keep getting directx error message when i try to join servers, and then when I right click to repair my install Origin decides to not find my BF3 install, and makes me install the entire game over again, and I still can't play.

A friend of mine got the Origin not recognising an install issue about 6 months ago, and it still has not been resolved. You can remove everything and reinstall and the game (ME2) still won't work. The funny part is that the problem has persisted through numerous Origin updates.

[rk47]

[Miasma]

Is that real?

[rk47]

I just saw it on my origin account.

[Mrbloodworth]

2.99?

 

[caladein]

Yeah, the first unlock on the Battlelog page for most weapons has that.  Usually a flash suppressor or some type of scope, not new either.

[CaptainNapkin]

I can't stop playing this game. Plays, runs and looks fantastic. Maybe it's the hiatus from BF games, but this one firmly has its hooks in my flesh. Most maps with 64 player and fast respawn are a bit nuts, right now as I shake the rust off the 32 player servers are my sweet spot. I also haven't been on a 32 that lagged out but see it often on the 64 player ones.

[Threash]

The only thing that is preventing me from fully enjoying this game is how utterly incompetent i am at it.  I don't usually suck this bad at shooters, i was actually quite good in TF2.

[Nightblade]

I have unlocked the RPK's foregrip 7 times. Any word on when the first patch is coming?

[Arinon]

The only thing that is preventing me from fully enjoying this game is how utterly incompetent i am at it.  I don't usually suck this bad at shooters, i was actually quite good in TF2.

This is my experience exactly.  TF2 is my shooter of choice and I'm pretty reasonable at it.  Picked this up, against my better judgement, based on a recommendation from a buddy of mine and oh boy do I suck.  Had to grit my teeth for a while on the promise of fun to come.  I'm at the point where I think I know WHY I suck, which I didn't at the start. 

I also think this game would have been much better served with a suite of 20 min training missions for each thing you can do in the MP matches rather than the abortion of a campaign we got.  My first few trips in a chopper were hilarious and I'm scared of what I will do when I decide to jump into a jet.

[waffel]

This is only for automatic rifles, which you can unlock the 8x scope on anyway. And trying to shoot anyone at a long range with the 8x scope is nearly impossible with the bullet deviation and bullet drop. Can't even imagine the 12x.

The sniper riles "DICE Unlock" is a flash suppressor which reduces accuracy. Meh

[rk47]

I don't feel like switching other scopes after getting the IR scope. Bwhahahahaa. I CAN SEE EVERYTHING.