Official Battlefield 3 thread 2011

[Killzone_Kid]

I wish they left 1 vehicke on this metro map so that we could make it invisible and go into tunnels on it lol

[Astro]

I LOLed at this ^

tbf that island gives you good sight lines on anyone coming to that crate in the playground.

[YorkshirePud]

that is so fucking funny

wonder what we could do with the atacama map...

[YorkshirePud]

[Killzone_Kid]

Looks like consoles won't be getting a server browser you all imagined:

There are plans to make finding low pinging sites accessible to you, I can't explain more as it is for another announcement to detail out how it will work on consoles (not by me)

That is how Bazajaytee dodged the question ^^^. Sad day indeed, first Jobs then server browser...

[redVENGEANCE]

i couldn't care less about jobs

i couldn't care less about server browser

yes, i am looking forward to bf3

it will have its bugs, what dice game doesn't

bfbc2 is the best game ever, if bf3 is better, i think it will be then i shall be very happy

[chrisdfa1]

i couldn't care less about jobs

i couldn't care less about server browser

yes, i am looking forward to bf3

it will have its bugs, what dice game doesn't

bfbc2 is the best game ever, if bf3 is better, i think it will be then i shall be very happy

+1

[Killzone_Kid]

LOL After I read Seddon's post I thought hmmm, this is something Chris would have said

[Killzone_Kid]

Are you playing Caspian Border Sy?

[Symonator]

Are you playing Caspian Border Sy?

What u mean?

[YorkshirePud]

1. Squad issues: Cannot play with friends within same squad, squads get split up onto opposite teams, etc.
There will be improved squad functionality in the retail game (including but not limited to): the ability to create squads prior to launching into a game, sticking with your squad when joining a game and continuing together through future games (If team balance on the server allows it), inviting friends to a squad and changing squads once in game.


2. Regarding additional Open Beta content and fixes/patches for consoles, including PlayStation 3 issues with chat and party systems
While we would like to patch the Open Beta, DICE is currently focusing its available resources on polishing the retail game.


3. Will DICE have enough time to iron out everything by release?
Please see General Manager Karl Magnus Troedsson's blog post regarding this question.


4. Can we have ability to change settings/options before deployment into match on PC?
The ability to modify your settings via the deploy screen has been added into the retail game.


5. Issues with terrain stability and “falling into the map” on Operation Métro
This has been fixed for the beta via a server side update.


6. Kill cam sometimes zooms out too far or outside the map
This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


7. A bug that sometimes keeps some players from being able to sprint
This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


8. Screen flickering/stuttering. Blue screen remains after respawn. Game locks up after deploying C4 (360)
This has been fixed for the launch of the retail game.


9. Downed bodies appear to be dead, but are not
The DICE team has been looking into this issue – which is caused by a combination of incidents in a confined area - and are working hard to address the issue for the launch of the retail game.


10. Why is the hit detection seemingly different from Battlefield: Bad Company 2?
The netcode is one of the many things that we are testing as part of the Open Beta and is not necessarily reflective of the final retail game. The DICE team appreciates and has heard the feedback you’ve provided and is further optimizing online play.


well i still fall through the floor in the beta so thats bollocks but as long as its fixed for retail i dont mind. as for #10 interesting, they may return to the BFBC2 damage model....

[Astro]

I also noticed they put in death notices for team/squad mates on screen and (start of the video) HUD and Medic icons (1:31 in) on the HUD when your dead.




They've also switched the mistake from the current beta where it's R1 to throw C4 and L1 to detonate and they've put in icons showing squad effects in play also looks like they have squad sprint on. (8:51 in)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geTOvrUVPTE


Other BF3 Map:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDIwNcAF7s4

[Killzone_Kid]

as for #10 interesting, they may return to the BFBC2 damage model....

Don't think so, it would be hell to balance it. I remember when I asked Demize, because you have fire selector will the single shots be more powerful to make it worth it? He said no, they would not use that model but rather different ammo and gun spec etc. I don't think with so many variables as it is now they even can go back to bc2 model.

[chrisdfa1]

so yeah,
played caspian border yesterday on my mates pc, have to admit its no way near as buggy as metro....nut pcs version of metro isnt half as bad as console anyways.

issues i think were going to have with caspian and other large maps....i dont think there will be enough people on them. 64players on pc, and only at flags did you really seem to bump into people/vehicles.

had a go in the jets using an xbox controller (are compatible on pc), and they fly really easily. Stupid thing is you have to unlock countermeasures.....so with everyone already having the stinger missles you just get pwned out of the sky.
plus theres this bastard of a mobile aa/vads tank which is just fucking annoying, people just kept parking it on this hill near to the russian base and just didnt move all game

heli's were meh okayyy, but i couldnt get the right configuration on the controller setting to set it up for the good old 'lefty config'.
so 9 times out of 10 i just plowed it into the ground.............no change there then

map is beautiful though, veichles seem well balanced...no campers (occasional dumb sniper). proud to say the real battlefield is back imo!!





when i noticed there were snipers camping on the big red and white pole......got in the jet and plowed it straight into them . suicided, but it was soooo worth it!

[YorkshirePud]

excellent news, Astro i noticed this problem with C4 yesterday, threw some then blew myself up