BF3 Beta: Thoughts?

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Hey guys, since the Beta is now here I thought it would be a good time to post up this thread. What are your thoughts on the Beta? Do you think the current Beta makes the game look good, or bad? Discuss. :)

The Beta has been released on the AU marketplace. Go download it. NOW! [Rage]

30/09/2011

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LMA0

Why not many ppl use microphones?

01/10/2011

Outer West Sydney aka The Ghetto

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RSOP

LMA0 said: Why not many ppl use microphones?

People dont like to follow other peoples orders. I always use it I fi it hand when someone telling theres someone near me etc.

Im still bouncing between either PC or PS3. Or maybe both?

01/10/2011

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LMA0

RSOP said:
LMA0 said: Why not many ppl use microphones?

People dont like to follow other peoples orders. I always use it I fi it hand when someone telling theres someone near me etc.
Im still bouncing between either PC or PS3. Or maybe both?

Well I like ppl telling me orders if they a good plan that is. I just like ppl using mics to share information in the map like where's the enemy positions, calling for medic or ammo. That's why I prefer playing Americans than Aussies.

01/10/2011

Outer West Sydney aka The Ghetto

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RSOP

True, Americans are always good to talk smack with. I remember good old times on Warhawk on a US server were were all chatting and singing , helping each other out. Love it

01/10/2011

www.youtube.com/thepapadumgeek (Melbourne)

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Harry

anyone been gettign on any good pc servers? :/

01/10/2011

Lemonaids.

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iamtom

Harry said: anyone been gettign on any good pc servers? :/

Nope, cause I play on the old reliable PS3.
Still lags a bit ;a;

01/10/2011

/no1

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JMckay

* Fixed occasional client crash when reviving.
* Fixed killcam showing glitched area under map if your killer is dead.
* Issue with spawning on dead squad mates fixed.
* Fixed a bug where shooting at a moving enemy could cause more than the intended amount of damage.
* Crosshairs for shotguns have been replaced with a new, thinner, art.
* A subtle low health screen effect has been added.
* Tweaked scores of Medals and Service Stars.
* Tweaked the Rank progression.
* Pushing prone on console will not play the animation twice.
* Fixed loss of Squad Leader after EOR at some times.
* Framerate stability fixes.
* The 3D spotting icons has been tweaked to better match the target’s visibility. Icons will show frequently less on mostly obscured targets.
* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after round transition.
* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after trying to deploy while the countdown timer still active.
* Squad list now shows specializations chosen, VOIP activity and dead squad mates.
* Non working options in squad menu fixed: "Private" flag and "Switch Teams".
• Improved cancel state in Game Manager when joining servers with Quick Match
• Server Browser filter is now open by default, and Battlelog saves the state of the filter for the user
• Made sure we don't send -1 ping sites to Blaze, this to ensure that people don't get ping errors when trying to matchmake
• Added an error message for users with passwords containing non-alphanumeric characters to the Gate page - these users can't play due to a URL bug that's being fixed in our systems. We will ask you to change password before logging in.
• Improved default listing of servers in Server Browser to render servers with even more slots available
- Fixes for the most common game server crashes reported over the past 48 hours
- Fixes for end-of-round progress reporting to Battlelog (so players will see their progress more detailed on Battlelog)

****MISC****

- Terrain destruction disabled, because it causes problems with people crawling around under the map. We have a proper fix for this in the retail game, but chose to simply disable it for the OB
- Preround is fully activated: 8 players required to transition from preround to in-game; when 8 players are reached, the start-timer is set to 10 seconds
-The Server Providers have been instructed to deploy before Fri Sep 30th, 0800 UTC (when it impacts players the least).
-You will be able to use your beta solider in retail, but the stats will reset
-There are no leveling caps in the beta, and most items should be unlockable. At around 100 hours per kit for full unlocks, good luck!
-PC graphics have been improved since alpha, but not all processing effects will be available for Beta.
-2-3GB required for console install
-Console graphics are nerfed. Retail release looks much better.
see the graphics will look better dont worry

01/10/2011

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matt12

just played a match and I had 36 kills then................. I got disconnected! And we were only defending the second rush point. That means I could have gotten above double the points I already got!!! (72 or more!!!)

01/10/2011

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Homedad

So many people don't even care about the objective
I armed a bomb and a enemy sniper was laying prone near by and i watched him not even try to get to the bomb, just kept looking for kills
Now i just rush to the objective, i die a lot but i set heaps of bombs

01/10/2011

Sydney

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Atar

matt12 said: just played a match and I had 36 kills then................. I got disconnected! And we were only defending the second rush point. That means I could have gotten above double the points I already got!!! (72 or more!!!)

thats crazy [WTF]

01/10/2011

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archr1val

This game is amazing, even in beta form. I'm really looking forward to the final product. *_*

EDIT: What do you guys think about the laser and scope flare? Im running with iron sights atm, because it doesnt give away position....

01/10/2011

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thedrunkn1

archr1val said: This game is amazing, even in beta form. I'm really looking forward to the final product.
EDIT: What do you guys think about the laser and scope flare? Im running with iron sights atm, because it doesnt give away position....

i think they're abit too bright atm, tone it down abit and it would be sweet, and maybe turn it off for friendlies, i cant stand it when my teammates stand there looking at me with the torch in my goddamn eyes.

01/10/2011

Newcastle

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endeebee

Annoying, I can't get into a game. It keeps telling me that it cannot find a :'(server to join

01/10/2011

Sydney

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endeebee

Annoying, I can't get into a game. It keeps telling me that it cannot find a server to join :S

01/10/2011

Sydney

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gdmatt

It's shit. /thoughts

01/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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LMA0

Homedad said: So many people don't even care about the objective
I armed a bomb and a enemy sniper was laying prone near by and i watched him not even try to get to the bomb, just kept looking for kills
Now i just rush to the objective, i die a lot but i set heaps of bombs

That my friend is called 'Codding' they just wanna kill kill kill. I wish u get 10 points for 1 kill in BF3 instead of 100. This is why I really hate CoD gamers all bunch of selfish doritos eatin, Mt Drew drinkin fat immature heavy breathing pricks.

01/10/2011

Outer West Sydney aka The Ghetto

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iamtom

****.
Operation.
Metro.

01/10/2011

/no1

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Helloween6

I just think its missing something i cant put my finger on it Bad company 2 just felt better than this and played better i like but not enough to buy it first up will rent it first to see if its better, also have you guys noticed how gay the grenade feels

01/10/2011

Adelaide, Seaford

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Skarteh

Helloween6 said: I just think its missing something i cant put my finger on it Bad company 2 just felt better than this and played better i like but not enough to buy it first up will rent it first to see if its better, also have you guys noticed how gay the grenade feels

The first time I tried to use the grenade I tried to hold it and then release it once I got around the corner. To my dismay despite holding the grenade key my character threw the ****ing thing anyway =_= So far the grenade and the knife are pissing me off.

I know the insta-melee is seen as a COD thing and therefore bad, but its not. Thats probably the best thing COD brought to FPS! When I tried to stab a dude he just turned around and shot me, then I found out you need to stab them twice! What the shit... Hope its once in Hardcore mode because thats all I play, and I know its not going to be often you'll be able to stab someone twice when you effectively die in one ****ing hit....

01/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria | Walk with me in hell

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Harry

The beta does feel more like CoD in that softcore damage is more powerful than hardcore damage was in BFBC2.

Enjoying it more now that I'm used to it. Mostly just have the same issues as everyone else.

01/10/2011

Lemonaids.

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archr1val

Skarteh said:
Helloween6 said: I just think its missing something i cant put my finger on it Bad company 2 just felt better than this and played better i like but not enough to buy it first up will rent it first to see if its better, also have you guys noticed how gay the grenade feels

The first time I tried to use the grenade I tried to hold it and then release it once I got around the corner. To my dismay despite holding the grenade key my character threw the ****ing thing anyway So far the grenade and the knife are pissing me off.
I know the insta-melee is seen as a COD thing and therefore bad, but its not. Thats probably the best thing COD brought to FPS! When I tried to stab a dude he just turned around and shot me, then I found out you need to stab them twice! What the shit... Hope its once in Hardcore mode because thats all I play, and I know its not going to be often you'll be able to stab someone twice when you effectively die in one ****ing hit....

Couldnt agree more, i'll only stab someone if they are completely clueless, otherwise i'll let rip with the pistol. :@

01/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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Marge

does lens flare happen all the time or is it a certain thing that triggers it? (like 10 seconds in prone)

01/10/2011

Your Mother's Closet

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OutsetBrodie

I've never won a game attacking.
One time I had an awesome team, and we just rushed straight through, completely destroying the other team.
But then at the end it's such a choke point that it's ridiculous.
Has any body won whilst attacking?

Also, why the **** don't people get kicked if they TK.
I had a game where a medic was just tking, reviving and tking everyone.

I love everything else though, even teammates lights shining in your eyes :P

01/10/2011

Geelong, Victoria

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Desi

shiversul said: I've never won a game attacking.
One time I had an awesome team, and we just rushed straight through, completely destroying the other team.
But then at the end it's such a choke point that it's ridiculous.
Has any body won whilst attacking?

Yes, but it's very difficult against even a half-coherent team. We won at attacking when everyone was busy CoDding, but when the enemy team noticed that we were going for objectives they started pulling together.

01/10/2011

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Doyl

Skarteh, 2 things.

1. press 5 to equip your grenade, hold down fire to build up energy to throw further.
2. press 6 to equip knife, stab dude in back to kill.

the insta throw/knife moves have been nerfed to half bring it back to how bf2 is.

01/10/2011

Perth - pew pew

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