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It's not right if he's wrong, but he might be wrong if he's right.
It was only a matter of time until it turned to a PC/Console pissing match.
Russian Battlefield fansites battlefieldbc.ru and bf3.com.ua recently held an interview with Russian Battlefield Community Manager Eugene Olenev.
Battlefieldo then took a look over this interview and condensed the information into an easy to read list for you all to enjoy.
- Hitboxes are much improved in comparison with BFBC2.
- Recoil is really tricky and needs getting used to.
- The closed betatest for MoH owners will be held but no word on date yet.
- There will be ingame VOIP.
- There are three slots for weapon customization.
- Character customization will be up but no word on details.
- BF3 will be greatly optimized. DICE is willing to optimize it for all platforms and hardware.
- System specs won`t be “fantastic”. They will be reasonable.
- The feeling of BF3 is truly different. It`s not BF2 and not BFBC2.
- BF3 will be highly cybersports-oriented.
- There`s no final decision about commo-rose at DICE.
- There`s closed area at DICE office where people work on unannounced project.
- Battlelog is a web-application for BF3.
Sucka, did you get my PM about Rift - whether you play Guardian or Defiant on Epoch?
oh $#@! just saw it, I'll answer it now
Originally Posted by Eastwood22
it was wasn't it
http://www.techspot.com/news/39738-m...le-gamers.html
Hilarious.
Some games are good on console, others on PC. The only reason I do any FPS on console is because none of my friends will buy a game for PC.
of course, they have XIM 3 now as well...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/x...-on-sale-imme/
you know that is third party correct?
and if you read about that, it still has the console controller limitations
Last edited by juz; 07-18-2011 at 12:21 PM.
I'm aware it is 3rd party. It is just for mapping the console controller to a keyboard and mouse. I'm not sure what limitations you are referring to though. Obviously you can't bind commands that do not exist in the game, but other than that, you can bind all the controller buttons to the keyboard and mouse.
speed and precision, which is why all console FPS games have aim assist
The smart translators are supposed to assist with that. The advertising boasts being able to help overcome the console controller limitations. Whether it actually does or not is anyone's guess.
alpha testing in game multi player video
Screenshots:More Battlefield 3 Battlelog details emerge
EA and DICE have released more details on Battlefield 3's Battlelog.
They come fresh from the fingers of Fredrick Loving (kudos on the name), Battlelog producer at DICE.
The 'Battlefeed' will be your main window into Battlelog, showing current events around your network in real-time, explains the Battlelog rundown.
It will give you a live snapshot of what those in your network are doing in the world of Battlefield.
"The feed will encourage people to play even more," adds Loving. "They will see their friends ranking up, receiving awards they don't have yet, or getting the new cool guns they have been missing. It will increase the competitive edge. Everything you do on the battlefield is shared amongst your friends."
You'll be able to see when a friend unlocks a particularly difficult achievement and offer them kudos, the description continues on the Battlefield Blog.
"Another pal just joined a multiplayer Rush match in Operation Métro and is looking for some help - now you know, so you can quickly jump in and give them a hand."
"If someone just nabbed your dog tag in multiplayer, they can shoot you a quick note to say thanks (or, more likely, use those newly anointed bragging rights). It's all here in the real-time feed for you to share, comment and like."
A fully-featured soldier progression section is also included, bringing full stats tracking for every shot fired and every action performed in your Battlefield career.
"Battlefield players love their statistics," says Loving. "Now we will give them everything that they want while adding a social layer on top of that."
So it's basically the old Battletracker site from BF2 and Americas Army days but fully incorporated. nice, loved being able to see my name in the top 10 all time scores on Kubra Dam. just checked and now my 453 score is still ranked #71 all time there.Screenshots:
that's what helped make BF2 last so danged long, they (DICE/EA and the community) created such a deep stat tracking utility that let everyone form a strong community. not like some games where the community splinters every which way. it was great being able to easily see what your clanmates were doing and where they were. weapon by weapon, vehicle by vehicle, rank by rank and award by award.
not to mention the ranking system was nice and difficult. hell I played 254 hours of BF2 and only made 1st Sergeant and was 60% of the way to Sergeant Major.
my lord. between this and forza 4 im not sure what im going to do with myself in october.
I already scheduled some vacation. Otherwise I would just get fired.
I can't wait for this one..I didn't pick up CoD: Black Ops and probably won't pick up Modern Warfare 3 this year as well. I will be juggling this one and Forza 4.
Just getting ready!
Gonna keep the 5850 I have in there already for video card.
A couple of Alpha vids showing the weapon customizations (only the ones available in Alpha). WARNING: The guy doing these videos may be the most boring person in the world.
Some info about pre-order...
Detailing pre-order items for Battlefield 3
BY: HBrun POSTED: Aug 04, 2011, 12:00 COMMENTS: 29 (Login Required to Comment)
There are a number of pre-order offers for Battlefield 3 available. Some countries have already announced their offers, while others will follow. Check with your favorite retailer/digital download service to see what offers they have available.
By mid-August, you should be able to find all of these items where they are supposed to be available. Here is what they all are and how to get them. We have also attached a handy FAQ on the Open Beta for Battlefield 3 at the bottom of this post.
BREAKDOWN OF ALL PRE-ORDER ITEMS FOR BATTLEFIELD 3
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand
What it is: An entire themed expansion pack the size of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam.
Where to get: You will be eligible to download this expansion pack (once it is released) if you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition at Origin or at any retailer all over the world.
Available: The release date of Back to Karkand is not yet announced. This expansion pack is not on the disc and is not available on the launch date of the base game. Everyone (pre-orderers and those who buy it separately) will be able to start playing Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at the same date.
Cost: At no extra charge with every pre-order of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition. You will be able to buy it separately for $14,99 if you don't pre-order (release date not yet announced).
More info: In this blog post.
Physical Warfare Pack
What it is: A set of three time-based exclusive items and one early weapon unlock for Battlefield 3.
Where to get: By pre-ordering Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin or at select retailers all over the world.
Available: Day 1 if you pre-order. You will get access to this content at no extra charge at a later date if you don't pre-order (date to be announced)
Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at Origin and select retailers.
More info: In this blog post.
SPECACT Kit Upgrade
What it is: A set of 8 multiplayer skins, one for each class and side in Battlefield 3.
Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
Available: Day 1.
Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
Dog Tag Pack
What it is: A set of 10 unique in-game dog tags to choose from. Dog tags in Battlefield 3 serve as your in-game signature, displayed on screen every time you defeat an enemy. You can also claim the dog tag of your enemies via skillful stealth knife takedowns. This pre-order exclusive pack gives you 10 unique dog tag designs to complement the standard range in the game.
Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
Available: Day 1.
Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
More info: In this blog post.
Avatar Battlefield 3 Gear
What it is: Battlefield 3 gear for your console avatar.
Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.
Available: Day 1.
Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.
Shotgun and Beret for Battlefield Play4Free
What it is: An 870S shotgun and a beret for in-game use in our play-for-free title Battlefield Play4Free.
Where to get: By pre-ordering Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin.
Available: Day 1.
Cost: At no extra charge with your pre-order on Origin.
More info: In this blog post.
48 Hour Early Access to the Open Beta
What it is: A 2 day (48 hours) early access to the Battlefield 3 Open Beta starting in September 2011.
Where to get: By pre-ordering the digital download PC version of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin or by being a first-hand Medal of Honor: Limited Edition or Medal of Honor: Tier 1 Edition player.
Available: 48 hours before the Open Beta goes public for everyone.
FAQ on the Open Beta
How early is early access?
Early access to the Open Beta is 48 hours before the public is allowed to enter.
How will my early access to the Open Beta be delivered if I am eligible?
This will be communicated later. Stay tuned.
Who can participate in the Open Beta?
The Battlefield 3 Open Beta will be available to all, on all platforms, in September.
Can I get early access to the Open Beta by pre-ordering Battlefield 3 on Origin?
Yes, if you pre-order the digital download PC version of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin. This will also entitle you to the pre-order items Physical Warfare Pack plus the Shotgun and Beret for Battlefield Play4Free -- see above.
I bought Medal of Honor Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition and was promised entry to the Battlefield 3 Beta -- is that a different Beta than the Open Beta just announced?
No, it is the same Open Beta, but as a first-hand buyer of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition, you will have 48 hours early access.
What if I bought Medal of Honor: Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition as a digital download -- do I still get early access to the Open Beta?
Yes.
What are the exact dates for the Open Beta?
The exact dates for the Open Beta will be announced later.
What if I pre-ordered the digital download version of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin before they announced the early access to the Open Beta -- do I still get this early access?
Yes.
I just want to buy the game. Why make me build a spreadsheet to see the best place to buy? Stupid.
Are we planning on a Clan Shaggy?
Useful site if you need to buy a new gfx card.
http://whatgfx.com/
I'm honestly not TOO impressed with BF3 at this stage as it seems more like BF:BC3 than a true BF game, but I must say that FrostEd is simply spectacular - Easily the best terrain-based editor I've used to date!
Where are you playing it and how do you have access, if you don't mind me asking
Taco is our resident game programmer.
There was a mass alpha invite last month to stress test the Origin/BattleLog server which ended on the 31
Maybe Bethesda will let Obsidian use that for the next Fallout game since the Gamebryo engine blows.
Anyone see this?
Battlefield 3 has 'years worth' of unlockables
Battlefield 3 will have enough rewards and unlockables to provide years worth of content, EA has revealed on the Battleblog.
"Battlefield players are among the most loyal out there," wrote Valerian Noghin, one of the persistence designers on Battlefield 3. "Our games are literally played for years by our hardcore fans, and we want to actively support that. There should always be something left to achieve in Battlefield 3."
Battlefield 3 boasts 10 times more hardware unlocks than Bad Company 2, spread over weapons, weapon attachments, and gadgets.
Ribbons will be awarded for skill-based challenges. This might include capturing a set number of bases in a single round, keeping a vehicle in mint condition or reviving fallen comrades.
"There are a large number of ranks in Battlefield 3, similar to Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Your rank badge is a quick measure of your overall progress in the game. And even if you hit the max rank, there is always more glory to strive for with the new concept of Service Stars that we are introducing in Battlefield 3."
"Even getting your first Service Star would be a major achievement. But keep playing, and you will be eligible for even further promotion by getting Service Stars added to your weapon skill badge, your vehicle, your kit, and your overall rank. Anytime your kill card is displayed, everyone will see exactly how experienced you are with your current equipment. The ultimate bragging right would be for a player to be awarded the rank of Colonel with 100 Service Stars attached, and to have 100 stars in all weapons, kits, and vehicles. Getting there will be a massive task – consider that a challenge!"
It's pretty much like BF2. I put over 250hrs of game time in and still was only a 1st sergeant with bursting bomb. Wasn't even close to some ribbons and medals in the game still
Jets, Helicopters Tanks oh my!
1080 full screen this video of game play on Caspian Border map
dangit!
I was really hoping to avoid having to rebuild my PC and just pick it up on 360... but that is just too effing effs shade of awesome.
Holy $#@! just that air combat looks awesome.
Beautiful. They had my money when I saw Wake Island was one of the maps.
*drool*
The Back to Karkand pack looks pretty well thought out. I know that Wake Island is kinda the given to make an appearance in every Battlefield game but it is still fun. karkand is what it is, way over played but it was well thought out in design. Sharqi and Oman were great as well, Oman was so much fun when full. Think I got like 75% of my Stinger kills at the coastline stinger emplacement. Sharqi was fun assaulting the hotel.
this really makes me want to reinstall BF2 for a walk down memory lane... despite all the hackers and crap that will be going on.
That video is epic - Can't wait for some massive vehicle battles!
I really hope a FrostEd SDK gets released. Would love to mess around with it. I'm stuck using Unreal and Unity right now.
BTW, I have a new shooter coming out in October for iOS. If you want it, I'll gift it to you when it's available.
Keep up the good work.
Oh, and the above offer stands for anyone on this board with an iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad) that wants it.
Last edited by LonghornJudas; 08-16-2011 at 12:47 PM.
Yeah, I loved all those other maps you mention as well. I imagine there would be teammates parking jeeps in the runways and people trying to get run over by friendly planes/choppers so they could punish you for teamkills. I wouldn't worry so much about the hackers since you could just get an admin to ban them.
Awesome and likewise - Lemme know as we have a ton of good stuff in the EA store! :)
In.
And we need to have a BF3 PC Shaggy clan.
That and a Forza 4 Car Club. :)
Anyone getting it on PS3 and is a Battlefield vet, let me know... don't have the funds to upgrade my PC. Maybe by December.
This list of weapons, vehicles, and features just released...
Last edited by Suckapuncha; 08-17-2011 at 08:28 AM.
I don't know how many shagsters are going to be playing this, but I have a 30 person Ventrilo server just sitting around and ready to go. I also have host space for a clan site if we reg a domain.
Vent > in-game VoIP.
Already have vent, myself. But for those of you who don't, google Ventrilo.
Already said I'd be in. All for vent. Let's kick some Russian ass.
I would like to be in for the epicness that a shaggy clan would be. I only hope I have enough money to spare once it comes out to get it and my laptop performs adequately.
awesome they are finally reincorporating the SOFLAM and guided missile that was eventually scrapped from BF2. that will be great to be able to paint a target for added lethality with the Hornet or Warthog.
also nice that they will be using the Marines 1Y Venom rather than the blackhawks from BF2. still haven't seen any good video of the 1Whiskey Super Cobra, although it will probably be the same as before. was hoping they'd give us the 1zulu Viper this go round but eh.
super pumped with that list that was provided above.
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