Battlefield 3 Clubhouse

[erocker]

Hc mode? Ur dead once someone sees u. Tactic? Hide a lot.

Without others spotting you it can be said that it is easier to move around the map without being seen.

[Batou1986]

Anyone else notice the M4A1 for engineer is only burst and semi, the M16A4 is full auto burst and semi :banghead: also first join is always blackscreen
Added to Gdoc request sent on battlelog Infernus1986.

[brandonwh64]

Please do not put porno pics on the TPU roster. My wife walked in when I clicked on sheet 2, YOU TRYING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED??????

[boise49ers]

I'm trying to join TS with this

erocker.dyndns.org
Password: tpu

Keep getting an error.
Is that right info ?

[FierceRed]

What the hell? I got kicked from the Techpowerup Platoon. Don't know why.

Was it something I said? While being silent??

[kid41212003]

Without others spotting you it can be said that it is easier to move around the map without being seen.

I saw a "platoon " coming in and they died within a split of a second, then everyone started crawling the rest of the game.

[H82LUZ73]

Do vehicles have weak spots? I'm pretty sure Tanks do in their rear. C4/Rocket placement may have a lot to do with it.

I found this the other day if you place 3 c4 on the back of the Abrams or the side of the Bt-90 (good luck with that, if Crazy is in it.. damn took me 5 min the other night to blow him up)They seem the weakest points to me,If you go from the side on them the gunner will get you every time.

Also today I was in a rush server and using the AA tanks to take out Aircraft...Got the guys flying peed off, that one of em asked me "Do you enjoy taking us out or something ,the game is to go for the m-coms" I replied...it is a Anti Aircraft tank right ?:roll::roll::roll::roll:

[brandonwh64]

What the hell? I got kicked from the Techpowerup Platoon. Don't know why.

Was it something I said? While being silent??

YOu must put your info in the TPU roster in the OP then re apply

[_ALB_R3D X]

I went to hell and back to buy this goddamn game and the first time I join the TPU server i spawn right in reayth's knife....!
Signed to the platoon...name : alb_schizzo
when do u play usually???what time GMT?

[cadaveca]

I'm trying to join TS with this

erocker.dyndns.org
Password: tpu

Keep getting an error.
Is that right info ?

No, that info is now wrong. New info is in the OP(sry, cannot remeber offhand)

What the hell? I got kicked from the Techpowerup Platoon. Don't know why.

Was it something I said? While being silent??


What. Did somebody hear something?

List is in the OP, google spreadsheet. Add you name there, re-apply. Was an effort to keep TPU'ers only on the platoon ranks, so we can actually compare stats with playing TPU members, and not members that are playing with other clans, or what-have-you.

[MxPhenom 216]

I'm in the TPU platoon (xXTank RushXx), but i usually join any server that i find on the server browser list that has a good amount of players and room for one more. I joined a TPU server once but no one was playing so i moved along to a different server.

I think most people treat the platoon as more of a fan page to join up and nothing to serious, we join the group to represent and then head off to other random servers. It was the same with Steam, we'd have group pages and what not, but we would rarely actually play together. (which personally was never a concern for me)

when ever i get on to play i always check whose online because i have about 10 friends who are all in the TPU Platoon and from TPU and if they are all playing in the same server or if any of them are playing i will join them

[H82LUZ73]

I`m off for the night,I usually play early mornings late afternoons say 2 am to 7am then 11 or 12 to 6 pm,I was hoping some of the uk members would be on the server at those times but 2 hours on the server is better then none,Good games Rayeth(chased me around canals with the chopper) and Digibuc about 20 mins ago,Oh and thank`s Diggi for the tags :)

[1Kurgan1]

PC platform development for BF3 was switched to console mid-production.
Source (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/324517/battlefield-3-lead-platform-switched-to-consoles-mid-development/)

Not too much of a surprise, just to finish the game up. What matters the most is they got it on the engine and framework they had planned on PC, which would have been work they did at the beginning.

Thats easy. I don't like having crosshairs, and a limited hud to me is better. I don't care for spotting, I absolutely HATE 3rd person view while in vehicles. It's totally lame IMO to be able to see whats going on around your vehicle at all times. I don't like friendly fire with the normal mode either. if I shoot a team mate I expect them to die (not that I would on purpose). I prefer killing and being killed more quickly. Pumping a clip into someone to kill them is not my idea of fun. I feel that to do well in hardcore mode one must learn to be more tatical. I think it takes a bit more skill to be good in hardcore Vs normal. (Not implying that I'm that good though). There are more reasons I'm sure that I'm just not thinking about right now...

I'll play normal mode from time to time. I don't mind really I just wouldn't play it full time.

I personally like Normal for the things you hate. If I want real war, I will sign up as a bullet catcher in the Army. BF has always been a decent mix of realism and "fakeism". Defibs, Health Packs, and Ammo Box's are just too unreal.

Spotting simulates being there. Think of it like playing on TS with people vs being in the same room as people. On TS it's hard to know exactly how to describe something, "to your left, down that alley". But at that moment they might be facing a different direction then you think, and "that alley" isn't the best description. Where as being in the same room, they can look right at your screen, see what you see, kind of like being in war together. Spotting allows you to say "look down that alley, at the guy I spotted". Now "that alley" + the guy you spotted is good enough info for your Squad members to make a judgement on their next move. It's all about teamwork, and allowing people to communicate things that aren't easily said when you aren't side by side. And spotting helps so much when your squad isn't in voice chat, typing is far too slow, so it's your only way to convey directions to people you don't know.

I can see how 3rd person cameras bother you, not much I can say there except it's not mean to be completely realistic. It bothers me not having that view, but if I was after complete realism, I would play with it off as you do. Friendly Fire though, this just isn't real war, it doesn't work like real war. In real war, you work as a team, you support your fellow soldiers. In BF, your running to the jet, some asshole grabs it, you headshot him out. I see TKing used more to get vehicles you want than anything else. So many times I'm running to a tank and I just get gunned down then watch the guy hop in it and take off. FF On is suppose to make you be careful, but it just seems up in the thick of the shit it doesn't matter as much as it does in your base where the real TKing happens.

Personally though, in BF3 I don't feel a huge difference between Core and HC. I didn't like HC because it had minimap off and crap, but if I land on an HC server with Assists on, thats fine by me, I've had that happen before and not even realized it till someone gets TK'ed next to me.

Without others spotting you it can be said that it is easier to move around the map without being seen.

Meh, since HC promotes camping from a harsher damage model, bullets still ping the map with your nice red triangle that says I want a mortar shell shoved where the sun doesn't shine.

**EDIT**
Which brings me to a point. The Suppressor is easily the best weapon attachment. Right after I attached that to my M60, it just became beast. I would like the bigger clips, but when people come around the corner and have no idea I am there, it's much more advantageous for me. And it hides you from mortars.

[erocker]

I'm trying to join TS with this

erocker.dyndns.org
Password: tpu

Keep getting an error.
Is that right info ?

TPU Teampspeak= ts21.gameservers.com:9207

Type it in like that above, no password. :)

[Wrigleyvillain]

Well cool for you that hardcore exists then...

I meant this sincerely...

[MxPhenom 216]

oh lord!

Not sure if BF3 is a port, or if they decided to try and get the best experience on all platforms and not just make the console version PC ports.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/battlefield-3-lead-platform-switched-to-consoles-mid-development/

And its not even DICE's fault. EA did the same thing to Crytek with Crysis 2. Forced them to release it early and which resulted in the consoles being lead development.

[FierceRed]

List is in the OP, google spreadsheet. Add you name there, re-apply. Was an effort to keep TPU'ers only on the platoon ranks, so we can actually compare stats with playing TPU members, and not members that are playing with other clans, or what-have-you.

Done and done.


http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/battlefield-3-lead-platform-switched-to-consoles-mid-development/

And its not even DICE's fault. EA did the same thing to Crytek with Crysis 2. Forced them to release it early and which resulted in the consoles being lead development.

The thing is, I'm not particularly livid that a company will say something in order to garner support or consumer loyalty, and then do something completely different behind closed doors in order to meet pragmatic realities. Corporations aren't alone in speaking of things as they wish them to be believed, and not as they actually are. That sort of lie has passed through all of our lips.

My only issue with this 'revelation' arises when they now don't allocate the freed resources to back up their original claims. I know personally the terrors of Game Dev Crunch Time and I'm sure DICE staff are relatively exhausted. After a well deserved break however, it is hoped that they will get on with the business of properly supporting their creation as they intended... and I'm not talking about server patches. I'm talking about a working, in-game VOIP system that uses their excellent sound technology to dampen the RATHER LOUD ambient noise BF3 battles produce automatically when people transmit in order to convey squad voices into the ears of players in a way that's still immersive. I'm talking about properly implementing Joystick, Throttle, Knob and Slider support. I'm talking about tweaking whatever Vault Over Stuff parameters they need to in order to have a soldier actually vault through a window they just destroyed the glass of, instead of just bunny hopping infront of it with the Vault animation being worthless begging to be shot during a high intensity Rush game.

Yes, I am bitter. I totally had that MCOM with only 16 tickets left and that window RUINED IT DAMMIT!

[(FIH) The Don]

lulz i backed over erocker with the lav rofl,

[erocker]

oh lord!

Not sure if BF3 is a port, or if they decided to try and get the best experience on all platforms and not just make the console version PC ports.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/battlefield-3-lead-platform-switched-to-consoles-mid-development/

And its not even DICE's fault. EA did the same thing to Crytek with Crysis 2. Forced them to release it early and which resulted in the consoles being lead development.

What exactly matters here?

[f22a4bandit]

Woah...okay just got d/c'd from the server, and now it's not showing up in my favorites.

[MxPhenom 216]

did anyone else get disconnected from the TPU server? and its not even showing up anymore

Okay its back up, and 0 players

[CDdude55]

I'm guessing the TPU server is down, i was having a good match but then got disconnected and can't find the server anymore.:confused:

[(FIH) The Don]

yeah got disconnected too, this happens quite often, they need to fix that

[MxPhenom 216]

I was working on trying to get a jet kill or kills so i can unlock some stuff for it but im just horrible at following guys in the jet!!!!!! ugh!! at this rate, jets a worthless to me

oh and JRD15 needs to cool it on the roids

[Batou1986]

I was working on trying to get a jet kill or kills so i can unlock some stuff for it but im just horrible at following guys in the jet!!!!!! ugh!! at this rate, jets a worthless to me

oh and JRD15 needs to cool it on the roids

1. get a joystick it makes all the difference in the world
2. agreed that was some bs

[random]

oh lord!

Not sure if BF3 is a port, or if they decided to try and get the best experience on all platforms and not just make the console version PC ports.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/battlefield-3-lead-platform-switched-to-consoles-mid-development/

And its not even DICE's fault. EA did the same thing to Crytek with Crysis 2. Forced them to release it early and which resulted in the consoles being lead development.

Hey as long as it still plays as a good PC game, so far I feel that vibe and can't wait for Back to Karkand to enhance the traditional Battlefield vibe even more. I don't think that article matters all it says to me is that they didn't focus enough on the console versions and were running outta time.





EDIT: It's really hard to look around the cockpit of a jet when using a 360 controller its very slow, is there anyway to speed it up without increasing mouse sensitivity globally?

[Darkleoco]

JRD was hulking out -_-

[(FIH) The Don]

24 on the server now :D hell yeah :rockout:

[MxPhenom 216]

1. get a joystick it makes all the difference in the world
2. agreed that was some bs

i have a joystick lol. I use one when i play FLight Simulator X

[digibucc]

24 on the server now :D hell yeah :rockout:

hell yeah, join people!

[theoneandonlymrk]

its backup obv(the server) moments later, good game all cheers and i kno im not great but it was fun none the less

[Live OR Die]

If this has been posted sorry alienware is giving away a free dog tag i got mine a few days ago :)

Battlefield 3 Dog Tag Item Giveaway (http://www.alienwarearena.com/giveaway/battlefield-3-dog-tag-item-giveaway/)

[Wrigleyvillain]

Good to play Conquest with some of you guys earlier though not always exactly fun (like when I tried to stab Haru twice from the front and nothing). Appreciate all the spawn bonuses leading to a ribbon; hardly ever get those playing with strangers.

Sorry I left so abruptly but I was like 0-5 second match and frankly got tired of trying to go toe-to-toe with Kurgan and Co. and not only live but actually cap a flag especially when at least one of my squadmates spend the entire time prone on a balcony racking up a double-digit KDR and doing nothing else. I hate to talk shit but if you're not gonna help your team and PTFO at all go play COD. Battlefield is not for you.

[(FIH) The Don]

Brandon and i had a fun knife fight lol, which i won, then he stabbed me later that fucker lol

this is fun :D but fuck seine map, i HATE it

[cadaveca]

ARRRRGH!!! I got stabbed AGAIN!!!!

:roll:

[Spaceman Spiff]

Man, I have BF3 sitting pretty at my house with my rig and am not at home.... When I actually get to play it for the first time I'm gonna be so far behind the power curve. :banghead:

Maybe I'll join up with the TPU platoon if I can get decent with all you 20+ levelers.

[GullyFoyle]

OK, how many of you have done this?
s_JIKrjs5IY

Overviews of all maps, in all modes, including what spawns at each base. RandomNade (http://randomnade.com/game/battlefield-3/maps).

[1Kurgan1]

frankly got tired of trying to go toe-to-toe with Kurgan and Co. and not only live but actually cap a flag especially when at least one of my squadmates spend the entire time prone on a balcony racking up a double-digit KDR and doing nothing else.

Associate Death on Grand Bazaar, have my money on that shit, seen him in the same spot every single round, lol.

[GullyFoyle]

i3d.net - DICE Releases Battlefield 3 R7 server patch (http://forum.i3d.net/game-blog-news-announcements/179972-dice-releases-battlefield-3-r7-patch.html)

Dear clients,

DICE has Released the R7 patch for Battlefield 3. This patch addresses the rubberbanding problems experienced in server with more than 48 slots.

We are currently deploying the R7 patch to all servers.

Changelog for R7:

- Server improvements that should decrease rubberbanding
- TDM/SQDM spawn point fix
- 2 crash fixes in end of round
- Fix for connection problem when joining password protected servers
- Removed ‘vars.allUnlocksUnlocked’ once ranked server settings are enforced, this may come back in some form.

[Darkleoco]

Less rubberbanding sounds likes a good thing :toast:

Edit: Sweet my sig is working now :D it may suck but I'm proud of it lol

[Abe504]

Crucial amount of people on the servers tonight, lots of good competition

[kid41212003]

It was pathetic. We didn't even win once.

[Darkleoco]

Wish I could have played when you had 34 players going X_X stupid work

[MxPhenom 216]

this is starting to be really frustrating. I can not get a single damn kill with the jets!

[Darkleoco]

this is starting to be really frustrating. I can not get a single damn kill with the jets!

Yeah that is why I am getting a nice joystick which will hopefully improve my helicopter skills which at least are decent when I use my PS3 controller X_X

[SK-1]

Im trying to get my old Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick to work with the game.

[Scrizz]

I enjoyed taking 2 tags from Death. :p

[MxPhenom 216]

Yeah that is why I am getting a nice joystick which will hopefully improve my helicopter skills which at least are decent when I use my PS3 controller X_X

dude i have a joystick that works with the game that i always use for flight simulator x. Its just i get into the air fly around for 5 sounds. get locked on and killed. Its so god damn frustrating. I like the jets at first, but now im beginning to hate them. I can't fly helicopters either cuz my bindings are all messed up

[DrPepper]

Im trying to get my old Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick to work with the game.

You should try something more realistic like stopping priests molesting kids or peace in the middle east.

[Volkszorn88]

Is the rubberbanding the known memory leaks?

[MxPhenom 216]

Hey as long as it still plays as a good PC game, so far I feel that vibe and can't wait for Back to Karkand to enhance the traditional Battlefield vibe even more. I don't think that article matters all it says to me is that they didn't focus enough on the console versions and were running outta time.





EDIT: It's really hard to look around the cockpit of a jet when using a 360 controller its very slow, is there anyway to speed it up without increasing mouse sensitivity globally?

what im thinking is that. they basically got the engine and basically the whole game code written and built specifically for the PC FIRST. Then they realized they didnt have much time for the consoles so they just left the PC where it was at(thats why there are quite a few bugs) and went to the consoles to get those finished up by release date

One thing i wish they would have done is used a bit more tesselation on a few things. Instead of just using tesselation on the entire ground/landscape, maybe have used it on the the rocks on some of the maps and trees. Maybe the walls of the buildings and such. Like on Seine Crossing etc


Has anyone noticed that on the edge everything on some of the maps randomly have black lines around the object as if it was outlined with a fine point black sharpie? It does it randomly for me on maps like Grand Bazaar. Makes it looks like Idtech

[xenocide]

what im thinking is that. they basically got the engine and basically the whole game code written and built specifically for the PC FIRST. Then they realized they didnt have much time for the consoles so they just left the PC where it was at(thats why there are quite a few bugs) and went to the consoles to get those finished up by release date

There are a handful of non-game breaking bugs. I would consider BF3 one of the smoother launches in recent memory, when you compare it to the likes of Rage, Dead Island, and various other titles for the PC (Skyrim is coming, and Bethesda loves releasing glitchy games). They probably built the entire game around the PC and ported it to Consoles--which is exactly what they said from the start they were going to do. All that article really does is back up their original claim of prioritizing PC development. Exactly when they started working on the Console version is largely irrelevant.

One thing i wish they would have done is used a bit more tesselation on a few things. Instead of just using tesselation on the entire ground/landscape, maybe have used it on the the rocks on some of the maps and trees. Maybe the walls of the buildings and such. Like on Seine Crossing etc

Why? The game is easily the best looking game on the market, and it is optimized VERY well. I would rather have an incredible game that runs very well like BF3 than a game like Crysis at launch where almost nobody could play it at launch. Sure, they could have done some stuff to make it look slightly better, but I like to think the trade off is that they spent more time working on the gameplay, and less time tesselating an entire ocean under the level (looking at you Crysis 2).

[MxPhenom 216]

There are a handful of non-game breaking bugs. I would consider BF3 one of the smoother launches in recent memory, when you compare it to the likes of Rage, Dead Island, and various other titles for the PC (Skyrim is coming, and Bethesda loves releasing glitchy games). They probably built the entire game around the PC and ported it to Consoles--which is exactly what they said from the start they were going to do. All that article really does is back up their original claim of prioritizing PC development. Exactly when they started working on the Console version is largely irrelevant.



Why? The game is easily the best looking game on the market, and it is optimized VERY well. I would rather have an incredible game that runs very well like BF3 than a game like Crysis at launch where almost nobody could play it at launch. Sure, they could have done some stuff to make it look slightly better, but I like to think the trade off is that they spent more time working on the gameplay, and less time tesselating an entire ocean under the level (looking at you Crysis 2).

Well i wouldnt say approach tesselation like Crytek did with Crysis 2. Put tesselation on things that could use it. I mean they used some i will give them that, but i dont know i love tesselation and what it does to objects. gives them more distinct look and depth to them. Adding to the realism of the surroundings. It is one of the best looking games I played.

[H82LUZ73]

Yes Might be 7 years since i last used Team speak,But I have it working....Can hear you guys right now talking,I just can not no mic :mad:Can you still type chat in this?

[DanishDevil]

Yes, the JKL keys do chat.

[xenocide]

Yes, the JKL keys do chat.

J = Say To All
K = Say To Team
L = Say To Squad

Just so he's aware.

[MxPhenom 216]

anyone want to play??

[JD15]

I was working on trying to get a jet kill or kills so i can unlock some stuff for it but im just horrible at following guys in the jet!!!!!! ugh!! at this rate, jets a worthless to me

oh and JRD15 needs to cool it on the roids

1. get a joystick it makes all the difference in the world
2. agreed that was some bs

Obvious hax

[Scrizz]

the LEMON MF POS hacker ruined my game night.
lol

[MxPhenom 216]

just played in a horrible server. all people wanted to do was talk shit. Took that server off my favorites. If they want to do that they can go back to CoD like all the other 12 year olds

[H82LUZ73]

Yes, the JKL keys do chat.

was asking about TeamSpeak lol

just played in a horrible server. all people wanted to do was talk shit. Took that server off my favorites. If they want to do that they can go back to CoD like all the other 12 year olds


Lol my team seemed more concerned on K/D ratio then capping flags,Me i could not even get out of the spawn and managed to cap at least 2 flags on firestorm then on Bazzar we won,Only because the level 39 -42 guys showed up,They had 42-4 and on your team some guy named lordz had 45-5 boy oh boy.They only played the last 10-15 mins of the game,Also they seemed to spawn camp u s the first round.Forgot when i did manage to get out of spawn with lav-25 my own damn stupid enginer nube tube me then would not even repair ....just kept on running to the choke point to get killed....darn fools.



Just seen this we are getting the R7 patch look

NOTICE We will perform maintenance on our servers (all platforms) on the 2nd of November at 10:00 - 111:00 GMT. During this time, you won´t be able to play online.

[MxPhenom 216]

was asking about TeamSpeak lol




Lol my team seemed more concerned on K/D ratio then capping flags,Me i could not even get out of the spawn and managed to cap at least 2 flags on firestorm then on Bazzar we won,Only because the level 39 -42 guys showed up,They had 42-4 and on your team some guy named lordz had 45-5 boy oh boy.They only played the last 10-15 mins of the game,Also they seemed to spawn camp u s the first round.Forgot when i did manage to get out of spawn with lav-25 my own damn stupid enginer nube tube me then would not even repair ....just kept on running to the choke point to get killed....darn fools.



Just seen this we are getting the R7 patch look

NOTICE We will perform maintenance on our servers (all platforms) on the 2nd of November at 10:00 - 111:00 GMT. During this time, you won´t be able to play online.

the NOTICE thing hasnt come up for me yet

EDIT: just came up when i went to the server browser. Awesome so that means tomorrow haha

The R7 patch will hit the servers in 3 hours for me

[TheLaughingMan]

Just wanted to make sure everyone was paying attention to the fact some weapons have benefits beyond their description. Example would be the M320 attachment. When used in conjunction with the under-rail, it not only allows for faster switching between your primary and underslug, but it is also a foregrip. The M320 actually improved the accuracy of your assault rifle. The KH2002 does not have a under-rail.

So note the design of the weapon such as the PDW-R (free foregrip due to design of the weapon), AS-VAL (free silencer), and the AEK-971 (faster reloads..not sure why). These little things may help identify some weapons that fit your play style that you have not given a chance yet.

[HammerON]

Just got home from a long day of work and then coaching. Signed in to play and found (as previously mentioned) that the servers are down:(
This makes me very sad.

[MxPhenom 216]

Just got home from a long day of work and then coaching. Signed in to play and found (as previously mentioned) that the servers are down:(
This makes me very sad.

servers arent down yet???

[HammerON]

You are right! There was a message at the login screen that said they were but I logged in anyway and:
http://img.techpowerup.org/111102/Untitled.jpg

[MxPhenom 216]

You are right! There was a message at the login screen that said they were but I logged in anyway and:
http://img.techpowerup.org/111102/Untitled.jpg

yo ive been meaning to add you on battelog. I just did

edit: wait your hammeron90 right??

NVM lol!

[H82LUZ73]

Just found this little article from AMD gamers blog,Look at some of the settings they tested.http://blogs.amd.com/play/2011/10/31/your-personal-mini-guide-for-battlefield-3/

Hope some of read this and post it in the OP one for reference on setting using AMD graphics.

[HammerON]

yo ive been meaning to add you on battelog. I just did

edit: wait your hammeron90 right??

NVM lol!

Not me. But the funny thing is his Score per Minute is the same as mine:laugh:
However his accuracy is far better:(

[MxPhenom 216]

oh WOAH!!!!!!!!:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

i was going to update my sig stat thing, but then noticed. It updates itself! :twitch: :twitch:

[erixx]

thanks Guillie for the maps links. I've been searching for that!

Do you notice that some maps have more map area only on RUSH!? At least 2.... :)

Joystick, I think there should be sliders for sensivity and curve and deadzone, like any other serious game. Mine is fine as long as I handle it extremely slow, but any quick movement turns the copter into a crashing meteor!!

[the54thvoid]

I briefly considered asking to join the platoon and/or come on teamspeak but given that I have a Scottish (not Hollywood Scottish) accent it'd be like this:

Me: Hi Guys
<anyone else>: What?
Me: Hi!
<anyone else>: What?
Me: I said 'H-E-L-L-O'
<anyone else>: Eh?
Me: Oh forget it. {then i leave}
<anyone else>: Forget what? Why'd that Aussie guy leave.

Might still try out the server though if lags not too bad.

[btarunr]

Is anyone else getting this error?

http://img.techpowerup.org/111102/bta8963kjhd.jpg

Any idea what to do?

[DannibusX]

Bta, no everything appears to be functioning fine. Did you try closing/reopening your browser or rebooting your computer?

[Mussels]

Is anyone else getting this error?

http://img.techpowerup.org/111102/bta8963kjhd.jpg

Any idea what to do?

EA wont take it in the backend? Hypocrites.

[btarunr]

Looks like many are facing this problem, from all over.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654489438861751/1/

Edit: quick response from EA/DICE:

http://img.techpowerup.org/111102/bta9873kjd.jpg

[Crap Daddy]

Same here now. Problems problems problems...

[alexsubri]

Hopefully, Modern Warfare 3 won't have all these issues :-\

[FierceRed]

Hopefully, Modern Warfare 3 won't have all these issues :-\

Oh you... you're so droll.

[alexsubri]

Oh you... you're so droll.

Don't get me wrong, BF3 has better graphics, realism, effects, etc. But, the main flaw for BF3 is the server issues, graphic issues, battlelog issues, and other minor things. I personally love BF3. However, what MW3 will have the advantage over is the story. BF3's story was meh

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

jeez... they should at least make mortar not that accurate, and make the setup / getup have a delay time.

[digibucc]

what MW3 will have the advantage over is the story. BF3's story was meh

that is such a canned response and i wish you guys would elaborate. that's all i hear since release (since obviously nothing else mw3 does will compare) the only thing you guys can point to is their crappy hole-filled stories - and then you act like those are actually something worth experiencing.

everyone knows mw just like bf is for multiplayer. no one really cares about single player, and you all recognize that both games have plain single player stories. now lets stop mentioning the things that no one actually cares about, and talk about how it will compare in multiplayer - and it won't. it will be the same exact game MW has been since cod4.

have fun playing cod4 , again, for the 5th year in a row.

[DannibusX]

everyone knows mw just like bf is for multiplayer. no one really cares about single player, and you all recognize that both games have plain single player stories. now lets stop mentioning the things that no one actually cares about, and talk about how it will compare in multiplayer - and it won't. it will be the same exact game MW has been since cod4.

CoD4 was an awesome experience, and I bought every CoD afterward. MW2 really bugged me, when IW took 3 weeks off immediately after launching a game with no beta testing that was so bugged it took forever for them to patch out the Javelin glitch and the care package sprint and stab glitch. I can't remember too much about any more bugs in the game, but I definitely remember the game leaving a really bad taste in my mouth. I won't even start on the IWNet debacle, with IW saying that VAC will keep all cheaters off of MW2. They must have forgotten about VAC's delays ban system.

Oh, and let us not forget the hackers that were able to find a way around the VAC ban, only for MW2.

have fun playing cod4 , again, for the 5th year in a row.

Quote of the day. It's so good I'll quote it again.

have fun playing cod4 , again, for the 5th year in a row.

[brandonwh64]

I still love playing COD4 multiplayer but hackers have riddled the game and its hard to find a server without one..... or five

[tigger]

For the people not too keen on origin, there is a way to play it Multiplayer without using origin. And NO it is not pirated, you NEED to have bought it and NEED a legitimate key.

[digibucc]

CoD4 was an awesome experience

I still love playing COD4

oh for sure. i don't debate that cod4 was kinda groundbreaking. not that it was or is in any way perfect, but it did a lot of things well, it was fresh, and very fun. the problem as i see it is that they stopped progressing right there, and just rode on their laurels.

DiCE on the other hand, only ever tries to improve everything about the experience they provide. they put more work into sound than CoD does into graphics. they release 1 game in the time CoD releases 3, and that's not a positive mark on CoD's side imo.

i don't want to turn this into a cod war. suffice it to say i enjoyed it, and bought black ops even. though for myself personally. there is simply no comparison.against epic strategical vehicle battles - run n gun, twitch response driven, albeit intense gameplay; just isn't good enough

[johnnyfiive]

Don't get me wrong, BF3 has better graphics, realism, effects, etc. But, the main flaw for BF3 is the server issues, graphic issues, battlelog issues, and other minor things. I personally love BF3. However, what MW3 will have the advantage over is the story. BF3's story was meh

No doubt, the MW series does indeed have a pretty intriguing story. I will be getting it simply for the story, I have to know what happens!

As for multiplayer.... the MW series is no threat. BF3 is the $@#$@$ing king in that area. :rockout::rockout::rockout:

AMIRIGHT!? HOOORAHH!

[Wrigleyvillain]

Associate Death on Grand Bazaar, have my money on that shit, seen him in the same spot every single round, lol.

lol well I wasn't gonna name names (yet) but you, sir, are a winnar! Scrizz was up there with him too for a bit but when I squad messaged "you guys could cap a flag you know" Scrizz got up and moved...

I enjoyed taking 2 tags from Death. :p

Well he was sure easy to find! ;) I got Haru once and almost again but it's tough from the front. At first I thought it was kinda bugged but I think knifing is supposed to be more difficult and require more skill which is a good thing.

EA wont take it in the backend? Hypocrites.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new sig quote!

However, what MW3 will have the advantage over is the story. BF3's story was meh

While I was hoping BF3 SP lived up to it's hype a but more and that's cool if such is really important to you in a shooter but "story" is not the reason the vast majority of us are here and love this franchise.

[AphexDreamer]

No doubt, the MW series does indeed have a pretty intriguing story. I will be getting it simply for the story, I have to know what happens!

As for multiplayer.... the MW series is no threat. BF3 is the $@#$@$ing king in that area. :rockout::rockout::rockout:

AMIRIGHT!? HOOORAHH!

Me personally MW2 had a semi alright story line (Got better towards the end). Black Ops had a horrible storyline IMO. Couldn't even play 30 minutes of it.

[DannibusX]

So, I drink a lot of Dr. Pepper and I have used their codes to unlock the "exclusive DLC" for BF3. I think I may have one or two more dog tags to get. Does anyone want the codes I get from future bottles?

I'll post up in this thread when I have one or two to spare if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if they're valid outside the US and the promotion ends 12/31/11.

I'll be rockin' a 6 Wolf Moon dogtag tonight.

[catnipkiller]

first time using motors i whent 14-0. they are more op then a guy with aimbot. you can hide from aimbot u cant hide from motors.

[JD15]

So, I drink a lot of Dr. Pepper and I have used their codes to unlock the "exclusive DLC" for BF3. I think I may have one or two more dog tags to get. Does anyone want the codes I get from future bottles?

I'll post up in this thread when I have one or two to spare if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if they're valid outside the US and the promotion ends 12/31/11.

I'll be rockin' a 6 Wolf Moon dogtag tonight.

I wouldn't mind havin em.

[DannibusX]

I wouldn't mind havin em.

Well they could be yours!

Except I am a devout Seattle SuperSonics fan. Aaaaaaaand there a little itsy bisty teeny tiny problem of you having the Oklahoma City Thunder logo for your avatar. You know, they tried to retire Gary Payton's number? What kind of BS is that? GP told 'em to get fudged though.

I'm just kidding. When I get a couple of caps, I'll send you a code.

I'm not kidding about being a Sonics fan though. :slap:

Edit: Or were you talking about my dogtags, because if memory serves me correctly you got a set last night. :)

[btarunr]

Hopefully, Modern Warfare 3 won't have all these issues :-\

Have fun with your COD4 Map pack 3.

[brandonwh64]

Have fun with your COD4 Map pack 3.

I just watched a video for MW3 and i noticed many of the weapon sounds are the same as COD4 LOL

[Wrigleyvillain]

first time using motors i whent 14-0. they are more op then a guy with aimbot. you can hide from aimbot u cant hide from motors.

Yeah whats the counterbalancing for the mortars supposed to be?

[kid41212003]

Can you guys help me "like" this idea?

It's a feedback to devs team.

In-game notification for Battlelog (like Origin's), or just combine Origin and Battlelog

In-game notification for Battlelog? When people create squad and invite me through battlelog while i'm in game, i have to exit my current game to see them, making joining friends difficult.

Combine Origin and Battlelog? Origin has its own notification which doesn't make any sense because Battlelog is where we create squad and invite people not Origin.

http://getsatisfaction.com/battlefield3/topics/in_game_notification_for_battlelog_like_origins_or _just_combine_origin_and_battlelog

[JD15]

Well they could be yours!

Except I am a devout Seattle SuperSonics fan. Aaaaaaaand there a little itsy bisty teeny tiny problem of you having the Oklahoma City Thunder logo for your avatar. You know, they tried to retire Gary Payton's number? What kind of BS is that? GP told 'em to get fudged though.

I'm just kidding. When I get a couple of caps, I'll send you a code.

I'm not kidding about being a Sonics fan though.

Edit: Or were you talking about my dogtags, because if memory serves me correctly you got a set last night.

OKC just wanted to honor Payton, cause it doesn't look like Seattle will have a team before the 5 year deadline, but I understand why he wouldn't want it to happen.

As far as the tags, I do believe I got yours :nutkick: but I'm sure you'll return the favor.

[1Kurgan1]

You can hide from aimbot u cant hide from motors.

False, stand in a building, or under anything. If you go to B on Grand Bazaar and look up you will see tiny cloth tarps, even those things stop mortars magically (that cloth must be made of steel).

So, I drink a lot of Dr. Pepper and I have used their codes to unlock the "exclusive DLC" for BF3. I think I may have one or two more dog tags to get. Does anyone want the codes I get from future bottles?

I'll post up in this thread when I have one or two to spare if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if they're valid outside the US and the promotion ends 12/31/11.

I'll be rockin' a 6 Wolf Moon dogtag tonight.

If you get any extra codes I would appreciate them being passed on. How many codes are there? And are they all for different tags?

**EDIT**
Holy crap, Pile-O Bones is awesome, I want that.

[REAYTH]

So, I drink a lot of Dr. Pepper and I have used their codes to unlock the "exclusive DLC" for BF3. I think I may have one or two more dog tags to get. Does anyone want the codes I get from future bottles?

I'll post up in this thread when I have one or two to spare if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if they're valid outside the US and the promotion ends 12/31/11.

I'll be rockin' a 6 Wolf Moon dogtag tonight.

I really want the hello kitty one!!!

[Wrigleyvillain]

I'll be rockin' a 6 Wolf Moon dogtag tonight.

All I can think of... (http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-ShortSleeveBlack/dp/B000NZW3KC%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2 %26tag%3DSquid70783920%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2 025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000NZW3K C)

(Be sure to read the first review...if you haven't already years ago lol)

[tigger]

I notice a lot of people seem to be playing just to get dog tags etc, i knew this would happen, carrot and stick syndrome, they just know human nature perfectly don't they. BFpokemon anyone.

[crazyeyesreaper]

meh dog tags are gay, I prefer collecting the names on the dog tags, but DICE removed the awesome feature of browsing through and see who was on the receiving end of my knife.

[1Kurgan1]

I notice a lot of people seem to be playing just to get dog tags etc, i knew this would happen, carrot and stick syndrome, they just know human nature perfectly don't they. BFpokemon anyone.

Playing BF3 to rank up and unlock dogtags? I'm assuming thats what you mean. If so, I doubt it. Only time people really see these is if they knife, you, and thats one person you would rather not be showing them too. If someone is seriously sitting at their comp looking numerous hours in a day just to unlock more tags (rather than sittings there just to have fun), then they have something seriously wrong with them.

[DannibusX]

OKC just wanted to honor Payton, cause it doesn't look like Seattle will have a team before the 5 year deadline, but I understand why he wouldn't want it to happen.

As far as the tags, I do believe I got yours :nutkick: but I'm sure you'll return the favor.

To be honest, I secretly cheered OKC on last year during the playoffs. I'm looking to add your tags to my collection.

If you get any extra codes I would appreciate them being passed on. How many codes are there? And are they all for different tags?

**EDIT**
Holy crap, Pile-O Bones is awesome, I want that.

Yeah, Pile-O-Bones is pretty legit.

I really want the hello kitty one!!!

It's my favorite dogtag from the promotion. JD15 got it from me last night, I wonder if he can use it.

All I can think of... (http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-ShortSleeveBlack/dp/B000NZW3KC%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2 %26tag%3DSquid70783920%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2 025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000NZW3K C)

(Be sure to read the first review...if you haven't already years ago lol)

If that's a link to the Three Wolf Moon t-shirt on Amazon, yeah I've read it. The Six Wolf Moon dogtag is twice as epic.

As far as codes go, they're all single use and can be had from 20oz bottlecaps of Dr. Pepper (don't pull the head off of the forum member). I have 2 more tags to get, but like I said, I'll post up when I got spares and PM codes when I have them.

You can redeem the codes at drpepper.com

I notice a lot of people seem to be playing just to get dog tags etc, i knew this would happen, carrot and stick syndrome, they just know human nature perfectly don't they. BFpokemon anyone.


Negatory, my primary reason to play is to have fun. Dogtags are just a part of the game, and I figure it's funny to have something semi unique to let someone take from me when I'm slacking enough to let them shank me.

It's a shame that you can't browse through your collection to see who was on the receiving end of your knife though.

[DOM]

anyone playing ? i need some friends lol

[tigger]

Playing BF3 to rank up and unlock dogtags? I'm assuming thats what you mean. If so, I doubt it. Only time people really see these is if they knife, you, and thats one person you would rather not be showing them too. If someone is seriously sitting at their comp looking numerous hours in a day just to unlock more tags (rather than sittings there just to have fun), then they have something seriously wrong with them.


What i mean is, they put anything in a game you can "collect" and what will happen is people will just naturally try to get them all, even if it becomes the overiding reason for playing the game. Its just human nature to do that. Very well done on the game developers part.

TBH i don't really see the need for dog tags, weapon/gear unlocks i can kinda dig, but some of the dogtags you can get are just stupid. Is there a my little pony dog tag yet?

[JD15]

It's my favorite dogtag from the promotion. JD15 got it from me last night, I wonder if he can use it.

Nope, doesn't show up for me.

[1Kurgan1]

What i mean is, they put anything in a game you can "collect" and what will happen is people will just naturally try to get them all, even if it becomes the overiding reason for playing the game. Its just human nature to do that. Very well done on the game developers part.

TBH i don't really see the need for dog tags, weapon/gear unlocks i can kinda dig, but some of the dogtags you can get are just stupid. Is there a my little pony dog tag yet?

I know what you meant, but the way you conveyed it was pointing fingers. Honestly, I don't think many people will be playing to unlock tags, people have always played to unlock weapons, simply because people like to use the weapons they enjoy. A tag doesn't do much for you as you never really see it. So I'm just saying I don't agree with what you said, I have barely even heard anyone talk about dog tags.

[Wrigleyvillain]

I notice a lot of people seem to be playing just to get dog tags etc, i knew this would happen, carrot and stick syndrome, they just know human nature perfectly don't they. BFpokemon anyone.

Well that must be seriously frustrating. I already saw a guy with over 200 dog tags last week complaining how hard and inconsistent knifing seems in this game.

anyone playing ? i need some friends lol

Did you add me? Tho I work 9-5. Hey guys DOM bought my boxed copy for $40 (paid $48) and he was able to use the code for a download and I got to keep the box and disc! Worked out really well. :)

What's your Origin/soldier name?

[1Kurgan1]

Well that must be seriously frustrating. I already saw a guy with over dog tags last week complaining how hard and inconsistent knifing seems in this game.

Last night that was me :laugh: I do love to collect others tags, especially TPUers. Think I had to shoot Wrigley (then I died) because he was prone and jammed into a wall. And erocker I was standing behind but it wouldn't grab him so I had to shoot him as well (then I died). And one other person it happened for. The most annoying part though is hitting the knife, watch nothing happen, then dying because you wasted time with it.

[Wrigleyvillain]

A couple of my clanmates and I just mapped out the damage values for all the weapons at a couple different distances (http://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield3/comments/lxg3o/a_couple_of_my_clanmates_and_i_just_mapped_out/)

[DOM]

yeah Wrigleyvillain i sent a request im xxXDOMXxx :p

im at level 4 already wish i had better guns lol

and where are te game settings at wtf origin :mad:

[MxPhenom 216]

Don't get me wrong, BF3 has better graphics, realism, effects, etc. But, the main flaw for BF3 is the server issues, graphic issues, battlelog issues, and other minor things. I personally love BF3. However, what MW3 will have the advantage over is the story. BF3's story was meh

really our going to beat up on BF3 story when BF was never a single player story line game?? Its a bonus that they put it in. BF3 is a Multiplayer game. Do you not remember all of Blackops issues when it was released. It is not DICE's fault there are these issues, it is however EA's. IF they would have dalyed it another month of so it would have been solid,but EA rushed it out. One thing you get from DICe though when it comes to their games is they support it and listen to the community for any fixes till their next game comes out. Honestly who updates their previous game weeks before their new one comes out(BC2 was updated with new hit reg a few weeks before BF3 came out) oh i know DICE does because they support the games they release no matter how long its been. Also the issues with BF3 are so minor it should not be a game breaker at all. Get real

[Live OR Die]

Has any one got green flickers i think its becasue i run it with vsync off in any other game a refresh line would visible not a green flicker.

[MxPhenom 216]

Has any one got green flickers i think its becasue i run it with vsync off in any other game a refresh line would visible not a green flicker.

yes i do, somethings


Anyone been playing after the R7 Server patch was released? Anyone notice any differences??

[cadaveca]

Green flicker...Yes, it happens here, but not too often. The higher the memory clock on my cards, the more often it appears.

Noticed both in Crossfire and singlecard config. I'm using the official 11.10's with latest app profile. The beta driver had MORE green flicker.

[1Kurgan1]

A couple of my clanmates and I just mapped out the damage values for all the weapons at a couple different distances (http://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield3/comments/lxg3o/a_couple_of_my_clanmates_and_i_just_mapped_out/)

Too bad they haven't made a chart, though still some useful information.

Has any one got green flickers i think its becasue i run it with vsync off in any other game a refresh line would visible not a green flicker.

I haven't been running latests drivers, OC'd and unlocked card, but I haven't bothered with profiles and the game has ran great.

[brandonwh64]

I have noticed with the newest drivers, I do not get green flickers anymore.

[MxPhenom 216]

I have noticed with the newest drivers, I do not get green flickers anymore.

nvidia needs to release new drivers

[Live OR Die]

Umm i using the newest drivers i know its to do with the frame rate do you guys use vsync ?

[cadaveca]

Me, no V-sync. I am working to see if I can figure out which card causes the problems, and I'm gonna RMA it.

[crazyeyesreaper]

interesting M60E has lower damage then the 240B but at mid range the M60E will kill faster then the 240 or 240B even tho the M60 has a slower rate of fire, vs the 240 and 240B its rather interesting to see

also dave no point in RMAing for the green flicker,

its a Game Engine bug,

its along the same lines as the black flicker seen with BC2 its an inherent issue with Frostbite engine,

[1Kurgan1]

interesting M60E has lower damage then the 240B but at mid range the M60E will kill faster then the 240 or 240B even tho the M60 has a slower rate of fire, vs the 240 and 240B its rather interesting to see

Is there some sort of chart you see this on? I couldn't find any on there, just a wall of text.

[MxPhenom 216]

interesting M60E has lower damage then the 240B but at mid range the M60E will kill faster then the 240 or 240B even tho the M60 has a slower rate of fire, vs the 240 and 240B its rather interesting to see

I love the M249 non B. love putting it on hits bipod and going away at it!

Ugh i need the TPu server to be forced to start so i can fix my key binding stuff for the vehicles. I cant fly with 1 person in here??

[crazyeyesreaper]

the chart linked above go to damage page and look,

240b is better then the 249, and the M60E is weaker then the 240b

up close the 249 and 240b do more damage then the 60 do to faster fire rate,

mid range M60 kills more often my guess is the M60 is slightly more accurate and more bullets find the target. vs the previous 2, but it does explain why i die vs lower ranked LMGs in extreme CQB its simply more bullets = death.

M60 is also my favorite weapon so far, i use the foregrip for moving, but yea 10 kills in a row on 1 flag due to the foregrip giving me superior mobility was awesome ufgy was there on that map as well. felt really good after clearing that flag. to bad are team were morons and after i died they didnt even bother to cap the flag lolz worst part was it was the first base from are main spawn and they still didnt cap it.

[johnnyfiive]

first time using motors (engine? vroom vroom!) i whent 14-0. they are more op then a guy with aimbot. you can hide from aimbot u cant hide from motors.

They're not over powered. Those 14 people need to learn to stop "camping". Lessons will be learned eventually, until then, M0AR M0RTARS!

[Wrigleyvillain]

The link I posted takes you to the Reddit post incl. the comments. Click on the title again there and it takes you to a Google spreadsheet.

Or, better yet, here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Ag42gMGK9WrwdHRfa0JhdW9TR1E0bjBueWVSQjc0V0 E&f=true&noheader=false&gid=0

[crazyeyesreaper]

also i have to laugh at how unstable servers still are.

refreshing a server that black haru is on

Ping is jumping from 33ms - 220ms thats a huge variation. Dice needs to crack down on this before 64man servers become truly playable. not surprisingly 32 man servers tend to be if i use 40ms as the base line tend to go from 40-80 48 man tends to be 40-120 but 64 man is 40-250 on average

Server Ping
Player Count----Base Value--------Max Value
32 man ---------40ms-------------80ms
48 man----------40ms-------------120ms
64 man----------40ms-------------250ms

TPU server when Empty based in Chicago
0 man-----------49ms-------------55ms

note these are rounded numbers and taken from servers in the chicago area, Haru's server is a bit better then average. so its most likely closer to my location still rather interesting.

min value for chicago servers for me seems to be 30ms avg is around 40 max around 50. on the low end, max values tend to vary around 20 below to 20 above the max value i selected but its a decent base value to see that DICE's net code was ready for prime time on 64 man servers. Kinda goes to show they did kinda bite the console bullet to an extent during development, as lower player counts seriously improve playability and server stability.

[Live OR Die]

Me, no V-sync. I am working to see if I can figure out which card causes the problems, and I'm gonna RMA it.

I dont think it card related more to do with the game.

[digibucc]

I dont think it card related more to do with the game.

you must be right! i mean, considering how well you know his hardware compared to him, and the fact that EVERYONE is having problems with vsync...

/sarcasm

[MxPhenom 216]

got the key bindings for helicopter fixed. anyone who wants to fly with me later if we all play. you are welcome!

[brandonwh64]

I may hop on tonight but I have to travel to my father in laws house and fix his PC :(

[MxPhenom 216]

I may hop on tonight but I have to travel to my father in laws house and fix his PC :(

get this shizz done then get on and you can be the gunner and ill pilot haha

[brandonwh64]

Hell it takes a long time to drive 45 miles home then 45 miles to his house then 45 miles back home. I just fixed it the other day and he called me saying it wouldn't boot anymore. FFFFFUUUUU!

[MxPhenom 216]

Hell it takes a long time to drive 45 miles home then 45 miles to his house then 45 miles back home. I just fixed it the other day and he called me saying it wouldn't boot anymore. FFFFFUUUUU!

god i have a story to tell you

SO i built this computer for my Friends mom's dad and hes like 70 ors something like that and does photography and has no idea how to work a comptuero ther then photoshop!:banghead:

And so a few months ago he emailed me and saied there was pixelating lines and stuff all over the screen. He said he sent the monitor in under warrenty and got it back with no issues reported from samsung. So then i got him a new GPU. That GPU didnt want to boot so then i thought it was a power issue that it didnt want to boot. So got him a Antec NEO Eco 620w PSU and the HD6850 i got him still didnt boot so then i took this HD5770 i had sitting at my house from a previous rig i did and upgraded(upgraded from the hd5770) and put it in and it worked. Perfectly with the monitor and everything i had here at home. He took the system back. and lines showed up on his monitor again. It has to be the monitor, right, so he to his system and monitor to best buy. every monitor on display worked with his system, but his. hahah! SO IT WAS THE MONITOR!

[brandonwh64]

story.....

Yea He hasn't had many problems but when he does, they are BIG ones! It was working fine and he installed something then it wouldnt boot anymore. I had to take it and do a full format and reinstall of windows. He gets it home and attempts to install his wireless USB Dongle and now it WONT BOOT!! WTF

[cadaveca]

also dave no point in RMAing for the green flicker,

its a Game Engine bug,

its along the same lines as the black flicker seen with BC2 its an inherent issue with Frostbite engine,

Don;t care. If one card does it on it's own, and the other does not, the card with the beahvior gets RMA'd. There's ZERO reason for one card to have it, and the other not to.


I thought the same..same as black flicker in BC2...but again, I do not care. Obviously, if both cards do it, I'm SOL. :laugh:

[MxPhenom 216]

Don;t care. If one card does it on it's own, and the other does not, the card with the beahvior gets RMA'd. There's ZERO reason for one card to have it, and the other not to.


I thought the same..same as black flicker in BC2...but again, I do not care. Obviously, if both cards do it, I'm SOL. :laugh:

I don't know but i dropped my memory overclock on my GPU and havent gotten green flashes since

[cadaveca]

I already mentioned that memory speed plays a role. Unfortunately for me, my cards are at stock, not even shader unlocked.;) Hence my wanting to RMA.

Chances are, if I RMA, I will not get cards that unlock, so of course, RMA is the last thing I really WANT, but I see no other choice.

[MxPhenom 216]

I already mentioned that memory speed plays a role. Unfortunately for me, my cards are at stock, not even shader unlocked.;) Hence my wanting to RMA.

you sure its not drivers?

[cadaveca]

Could be, don't care. The card maker can take that up with AMD, if they are willing to RMA.

There are several caveats to RMA'ing cards..my XFX, if it's the one..XFX and I are pretty familiar with each other, seeing how I went through 9 5870's from them. Sapphire card, RMA's are dealt with the local retailer, so they'll test teh card. Heck, with the Sapphire, I can jsut go into the store, and walk out with another, as i paid for that service already.


the key indicator it's a real issue is if one card does it, but the other does not, like I said. Driver should NEVER cause issues on one card, and not the other.

[Wrigleyvillain]

I never saw these green lines tho I don't have a very high gpu mem oc.

[Shihabyooo]

So, is the game coming to Steam or not ? I'de love to join in the gig, but damned Origin is blocked in ma country :shadedshu

[erixx]

tHAT SUCKS SHIHABYBYOO. Try 'unlocked' versions maybe?

Graphics: is it only me or is this the first game that displays cables, like power or phone cables, in the aire, properly? Without jaggies, etc!

Another story: as told elsewhere, my Media Center is black, have to run the prelease beta drivers from Nv. So far so good, no issues. But after returning to that driver, Afterburner got paranoid or something and...

I was gaming, noticed low fps', checked and WTF! I was gaming at 400 Mhz GPU!!!! (from 800) hahahaha
Still playable, but.. not really... Had to fix it by disabling Afterburner... But the fact that I was able to just launch and play this beast at 1/2 graphic speed talks volumes about this Asrock/Intel2500K/GF470/8 GB RAM setup :)

[brandonwh64]

I have my i7 920 OCed to 4ghz with a HD5850 1GB @ 1000core 1200mem, I never drop below 45FPS with All High Settings, 2x MSAA, 16X AF, HBAO ON

[1Kurgan1]

So, is the game coming to Steam or not ? I'de love to join in the gig, but damned Origin is blocked in ma country :shadedshu

They are blocking whole countries out of using specific software? That doesn't sound right. I know I have seen games locked from regions, but this is software that provides games.

[Shihabyooo]

They are blocking whole countries out of using specific software? That doesn't sound right. I know I have seen games locked from regions, but this is software that provides games.

US sanctions. And it isn't only Origin. Lots of things are too. *sigh* politics.

[1Kurgan1]

US sanctions. And it isn't only Origin. Lots of things are too. *sigh* politics.

What the heck country are they in where they sanctions effect your videogame software? :laugh: (You could always go the VPN route, I would if I was in your shoes)

[erocker]

US sanctions. And it isn't only Origin. Lots of things are too. *sigh* politics.

I feel for you. If you ever get a chance, get out.

[brandonwh64]

US sanctions. And it isn't only Origin. Lots of things are too. *sigh* politics.

America is waiting :)

[erixx]

I have my i7 920 OCed to 4ghz with a HD5850 1GB @ 1000core 1200mem, I never drop below 45FPS with All High Settings, 2x MSAA, 16X AF, HBAO ON

Man am I happy I took the other way: I play at 45FPS at the default Ultra presets (no switching this or that off) with a lower clocked GPU (700 not 800 that was a typo) :)

Just for the record, of course :P

Now some work and tomorrow more shooting poor souls into heaven.

[1Kurgan1]

Man am I happy I took the other way: I play at 45FPS at the default Ultra presets (no switching this or that off) with a lower clocked GPU (700 not 800 that was a typo) :)

I wouldn't be really comparing a 470 and a 5850, the price difference is $40 - $50. Granted Newegg doesn't sell them anymore though. Around the 470's price there isn't really any competition for the 470, 6870 is about $20 under and 6950 1gb is about $30 over.

[erixx]

Sure kurgan, I returned a 5850 and payed that extra cash for extra peace of mind. 50 bucks more sometimes is much more value, if the old adagio 'time is money' is still valid :)

Anyway, it was just a surprise to see it run (not a slideshow, but not good, honestly) at half speed!

[DOM]

I never saw these green lines tho I don't have a very high gpu mem oc.

I got that today card is stock I think lol but it happened when I set it to ultra settings wtf and I think the card was dropping to low fox like it could handle ultra settings BS :(

[erixx]

For those Anti-Origin-als: http://gamasutra.com/view/news/38304/Hackers_Work_Around_Battefield_3s_Origin_Requireme nt.php
;)

[tigger]

So, is the game coming to Steam or not ? I'de love to join in the gig, but damned Origin is blocked in ma country :shadedshu

You can play multi player without origin ;) but you do need a legit key.


For those Anti-Origin-als: http://gamasutra.com/view/news/38304/Hackers_Work_Around_Battefield_3s_Origin_Requireme nt.php
;)

I did post this earlier, you do need a legit key.

[Wrigleyvillain]

For those Anti-Origin-als: http://gamasutra.com/view/news/38304/Hackers_Work_Around_Battefield_3s_Origin_Requireme nt.php
;)

Probably best to PM such things.

[tigger]

Probably best to PM such things.

I don't see any problem as you need to have bought it for this, it is not really warez or considered pirating imo.

[Wrigleyvillain]

Well it violates the EULA and is a bannable offense as far as EA is concerned. They can suck it, but the fact remains.

[tigger]

I wonder if they could tell you are playing it sans Origin?

[Wrigleyvillain]

I don't think so or we'd have heard. But I would only use this if I had no other options, myself.

Hey TheMailman78 is browsing the thread.

[tigger]

Do we need to hide from him or summat? :p

[Wrigleyvillain]

Nah, just didn't think we'd be seeing him here anymore so kind of a nice surprise.

[MxPhenom 216]

Nah, just didn't think we'd be seeing him here anymore so kind of a nice surprise.

why wouldn't we see him??

[Wrigleyvillain]

Long story. Note he is no longer the OP of this thread which he started.

[digibucc]

why wouldn't we see him??

he had a mid life crisis and started killing kittens, so erocker perma-banned him.

;)

[Wrigleyvillain]

At least someone finally thought of the kittens.

[GullyFoyle]

Patrick Bach: Back to Karkand’s map Wake Island “has had quite a lot of changes” (http://www.xg247.co.uk/news/11/wake-island-back-to-karkand-changes/)

By Alex Johnson

So then, Battlefield 3 finally made it out and it's only gone and shipped 5 million. So it's probably a good thing that they've decided to release a follow up expansion pack entitled 'Back to Karkand'.

The expansion pack contains 4 maps, which are all re-imagined Battlefield favourites, a handful of new weapons and even a sweet topping air-combat action.

SO. When we asked Patrick Bach about the upcoming expansion pack for Battlefield 3 we asked about the classic map Wake Island (which is included), he told us how it's changed.

XG247 (Sam Clay): Let’s talk about the map “Wake Island”, personally one of my favourites. Have you made it look a lot better, or added additional areas to the map?

Patrick Bach:What we’re doing with all the maps is, we’re taking them from where they were in time and taking them into the future so there’s been changes in the environments based on the modern setting. “Wake Island” has had quite a lot of changes to its environment since the days of 1942.

XG247 (Sam Clay): What’s happened there?

Patrick Bach: It doesn’t look exactly the same as it did back then, it’s actually quite interesting to see the changes that it’s been going through - we didn’t want to just make a copy of the map, it’s the same with “Strike at Karkand”, we didn’t want to copy, we wanted to add something new to it. It’s not the same foggy environment, it’s like a clear sky and it’s more detailed in general and that’s the same as all maps.

It's always dangerous when you change a classic map, lots of die hards are going to be up in arms so DICE really have to tread carefully here, but when you look at the standard of Battlefield 3 as a whole, it's safe to think it'll be changed for the better.

Patrick Soderlund Talks Battlefield 3 (http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1211321p1.html)

EA's executive VP talks to us about Battlefield 3's success, competition and future.
November 1, 2011

by Andrew Goldfarb

Following huge pre-order numbers, Battlefield 3 launched last week to positive reviews. Yesterday, we learned that the game sold five million copies worldwide during its first week in stores, and that early online problems are being addressed. In the wake of the game's launch, Electronic Arts executive vice president Patrick Soderlund spoke to us about what comes next for Battlefield 3, including its competition against Call of Duty later this month.

"We have had a fantastic first week where we sold five million units around the world. That means that this is the fastest selling game in the history of EA. I find that to be pretty impressive," Soderlund told us. "Having been a part of building that feels pretty good. This is obviously driven by our fans and the good reception that the game has gotten over the world. It's just almost gone bigger than we anticipated. It's great, obviously, but it's been a daunting week."

One of the most impressive aspects of the game's launch is its international appeal. The game has spread to several continents and according to Soderlund, that's one of the achievements the team is the most proud of.

"Clearly it's really cool how widespread the user volume is. It's all over the world. It's people from Tokyo to LA to Sydney to Stockholm to London to everywhere," he said. "People are playing this thing, and just to see pictures and photos of game stores' humungous lines waiting and lining up to buy the game, that just feels great, to be honest. And so we're very humbled by that, clearly, and appreciative of the support that we've gotten from our fans all over the world, and that's great."

Beyond worldwide appeal, Soderlund is also happy to see a different audience coming to Battlefield. While longtime fans of the franchise are certainly still interested, the game has also spread to a more mainstream audience, which was one of DICE's goals.

"The fact that we're seeing a lot of new Battlefield players come into the franchise means a lot to me," Soderlund said. "That's been something that I've been trying to push on for a long time, that we wanted to go wider, become a broader, established IP, and it seems like that's really working for us, so that's cool."

More interest also means more players, and the volume has been more than EA or DICE could have predicted. This meant the game's online modes were plagued with trouble early on, though Soderlund says the worst is over.

"Given the unprecedented user volume that we've seen, we have obviously had some hiccups during the week, and we've been working very actively on solving those, and most of the issues are behind us," he told us. "The game is performing a lot better. Most people had a very smooth weekend, and we continue to improve the service as we go, basically."

The game's launch has been unquestionably successful, but Soderlund admitted that he still would have preferred a longer development cycle.

"When you're in games development, there's one thing that you wish that you had, and that's more time. It doesn't matter if you spend a year or ten years building a game; you always want more time," he said.

In the weeks after the game's launch, more content will be coming for Battlefield 3, including the much-anticipated Back to Karkand map pack. The way Soderlund sees it, Battlefield 3's launch is only the beginning, and content will continue to be provided regularly to keep players interested.

"The Battlefield 3 launch was the starting point," Soderlund told us. "We look at this as a long-term service, where we want the consumers to continually get updates and new content and hopefully improvements to the product as we go. So the launch was the start, and we're not letting the foot off the gas. We're going to continue to push and obviously improve the experience, give more content as we go and hopefully make people want to stay inside our universe."

Soderlund believes that EA and DICE's plan to provide content will be enough to keep gamers loyal, even in the face of upcoming holiday season competition from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and other big titles.

"The holiday season is clearly very competitive, as we know. We all respect what Call of Duty brings and what they're going to come with, and I think that we have an industry-leading multiplayer game that will make people want to stay with us, frankly. If you look at all the reviews that we've gotten, not a single one that I've seen has been negative towards the multiplayer. In fact, many state that the multiplayer is the multiplayer experience to have, the best in the world. And if I can continue to harness that and work on improving that and give the consumers more of that, then hopefully they're going to feel loyal to us and stay."

"My focus has got to be on our product, and not necessarily on the others. And right now we're out in the market, and that's all I know. When they come out, they come out, and I wish them the best of luck. They're partners in this industry, and I play all their games and I look forward to many of them, and all I can do is try and make sure that people stay interested and want to have more Battlefield."

EA will also continue to look toward the future. A potential Battlefield release for Wii U was hinted at during E3 2011, and Sony's upcoming PlayStation Vita also offers an opportunity for a franchise like Battlefield to take a foothold in the portable marketplace. We asked Soderlund about both platforms.

"First of all, I think both of those platforms are innovative and interesting for our industry, and I look forward to both of them," he said. "Whether we're going to appear with Battlefield 3 on those platforms is still not announced, and frankly nothing I can talk about yet, unfortunately."

In the meantime, Soderlund's focus will continue to be on Back to Karkand, which will be released in December. The pack features Battlefield 2 maps reimagined using the new Frostbite 2 engine, and Soderlund promises that it will be a big pack, with plenty to add for Battlefield 3 gamers.

"There's a lot of destruction in BF3, but the Karkand map pack, when you play it, it's a different level, even more so than in BF3, of destruction in there," he told us. "So I think people are really going to like that, and see it as something fresh. When you play Karkand, it's just crazy the amount of destruction that goes on in there. And that's a deliberate decision by the small team who made the pack, to really dial that up and make it even more prominent than it is in the Battlefield 3 'vanilla' experience."

Planet Battlefield -NVIDIA Battlefield 3 TDR Fix Soon + AMD 11.10 Catalyst Released (http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=165634)

Tuesday, 1 November, 2011 at 20:42 PST | ^Scott^ | Print News

NVIDIA has been tracking down (http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=213670&st=200&p=1316377&#entry1316377) TDR (Timeout Detection and Recovery errors) that users have been experiencing on the latest GeForce drivers with Battlefield 3. They have even asked some users to send in their graphics cards for testing, where they have been able to reproduce the same problems. They note this will be a must fix for their upcoming driver release this month (not this week or next). Thanks Blues News (http://www.bluesnews.com/s/127037/nvidia-investigating-tdr-issues).

1) Battlefield 3 bugs - So far we have been able to reproduce the major Battlefield 3 issues and have marked this as must fix for the upcoming driver in November.


Yesterday, AMD released new Catalyst 11.10 drivers, which include performance fixes for Battlefield 3 and an updated CrossFire profile. Grab those here. (http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx)
New profiles added to this release:
- Battlefield 3 – Provides great CrossFire scaling and resolves stuttering issues when running in CrossFire mode

[DannibusX]

Nvidia is asking people to send in their GPU's? That's awesome, lol. I've never heard of that before.

Also, I don't mind DICE making changes to the classic maps. It would be weird to fight on Wake Island in 1942 with modern weaponry. Besides, the conversion from the BF2 engine to Frostbite 2 makes it easy to take creative liberties with the classic maps. Judging by the quality of the BF3 release maps, I don't think there'll be any real issues.

[alexsubri]

Anybody else receiving "Black Screens" when joining matches or switching maps? Please, if anybody knows tell me a good remedy :)

[cadaveca]

Alt+F4, then restart teh game. :roll: Yes, that is all.

[Darkleoco]

No one on the TPU server >.>

[erixx]

I understand Wringley, but I linked to a respectable gaming news website, not my business what they publish but it seems *news*.
And like the old NO-CD fixes they make more people happy than not.

[alexsubri]

Alt+F4, then restart teh game. :roll: Yes, that is all.

LoL ...I've read some trial and error post's, but they seem out of touch and lame to the point of only creating more errors.

I assume EA/Dice are aware of this error. It is not a GPU error (correct me if I am wrong) right?

[Wrigleyvillain]

I understand Wringley, but I linked to a respectable gaming news website, not my business what they publish but it seems *news*.
And like the old NO-CD fixes they make more people happy than not.

Yeah I know but I'm just being technical and it's basically considerate to stick to the rules by the book. Not that I abide by that 100% myself; we're only human and things can be complicated.

I didn't say you shouldn't share it with someone who could potentially benefit just that it probably shouldn't be posted in the public thread. It's like everywhere else anyway even Blues News.

Best Server Name: Shibby's Noobs and Chocolate Sauce Chicago Pizzaria Palace

[MxPhenom 216]

LoL ...I've read some trial and error post's, but they seem out of touch and lame to the point of only creating more errors.

I assume EA/Dice are aware of this error. It is not a GPU error (correct me if I am wrong) right?

when joying a a game, wait till the little windows says loading game or whatever it says, then click GO TO GAME. thats my work around. Always works

[MxPhenom 216]

y'all want to hit up the TPU server??

[Darkleoco]

Just pulled 30-4 with a single tank lol on Damavand Peak.... people were so pissed XD

Edit: TPU server sounds good

[crazyeyesreaper]

im waiting for ppl to fill the teamspeak

digibucc isnt on but i can force the server to start with a few people in order to get things moving

[Live OR Die]

I have my i7 920 OCed to 4ghz with a HD5850 1GB @ 1000core 1200mem, I never drop below 45FPS with All High Settings, 2x MSAA, 16X AF, HBAO ON

Run fraps benchmark when the game gets a lag spike you will see a drop lower than that :laugh:.

[1Kurgan1]

I might hop on and play here in a bit if people are still in the server, but I got some other things to take care of first.

Sure kurgan, I returned a 5850 and payed that extra cash for extra peace of mind. 50 bucks more sometimes is much more value, if the old adagio 'time is money' is still valid :)

Anyway, it was just a surprise to see it run (not a slideshow, but not good, honestly) at half speed!

Oh I agree you can't go wrong with an upgrade. I'm just saying, spending more money, it is no surprise to see the game runs better, it seemed like you were comparing the cards before like they were equal value. $50 is a long ways in the GPU world.

[Mussels]

meh dog tags are gay, I prefer collecting the names on the dog tags, but DICE removed the awesome feature of browsing through and see who was on the receiving end of my knife.

i think dog tags are teh gay, but i still get really f*cking happy when i collect TPU'ers tags

[tigger]

i'll be joining you again, just bought a key, but i am gonna try and run it sans Origin if i can.

[xenocide]

I was waiting for some TPUers to join the server so I could help start it up, but nobody tried :/

[Darkleoco]

People are on the server now

[xenocide]

People are on the server now

Of course, right when I was getting ready to leave for a night out with the gf >.>;;

[crazyeyesreaper]

dont know where you were xenocide but people have been on the TPU server for nearly 2 hours now.

[DOM]

I'm at work :S

[MxPhenom 216]

I hate how rockets are some peoples only way to get kills! so stupid

[Darkleoco]

I hate how people always snipe me with rockets on the TPU server :laugh:

[Volkszorn88]

Peeps are bigger rpg noobs in bf3 than bc2. It's unblievable that as soon as they spawn, they whip out their launcher. Completely negating their main fire arm.

Don't get me started on maps where 99.9% of the fighting happens in an alley or narrow path.

[GullyFoyle]

Watch this trailer to unlock the Act of Valor dog tags: http://i.imgur.com/FXpse.png (http://actofvalor.com/bf3/)

[Darkleoco]

Peeps are bigger rpg noobs in bf3 than bc2. It's unblievable that as soon as they spawn, they whip out their launcher. Completely negating their main fire arm.

Don't get me started on maps where 99.9% of the fighting happens in an alley or narrow path.

Well they are choke points so I would expect a significant amount of fighting their, at least on maps with fewer vehicle and flanking options.

[GullyFoyle]

twitter.com/BattlefieldNews (https://twitter.com/#!/BattlefieldNews/status/131895048810921985): "Be advised: Battlefield 3 PC server queue feature has been disabled due to a bug crashing servers"

[Volkszorn88]

Watch this trailer to unlock the Act of Valor dog tags: http://i.imgur.com/FXpse.png (http://actofvalor.com/bf3/)

Thanks ^^

[MatTheCat]

Peeps are bigger rpg noobs in bf3 than bc2. It's unblievable that as soon as they spawn, they whip out their launcher. Completely negating their main fire arm.

Don't get me started on maps where 99.9% of the fighting happens in an alley or narrow path.

Yeah....

Not too sure about BF3 tbh....

Obvioulsy it is a good game but i dont know if I can honestly say it is as good as BF2 was or even BFBC2.

It seems that DICE have concentrated on devising a game that will appeal to people with short concentration spans (i.e. the CoD fan base). Too many of the city based levels are based around nade/rocket spamming the same old choke points. Operation Metro is a f-ing joke in this respect and I will pleased when servers start dropping it from thier rotation.

Also the flying in BF3 is absolutely pathetic. The jet gameplay is confined to hovering around looking for other well, jets (and helis). Go anywhere near the ground and have 20 AA missiles locked on your arse. Not that there is any point in attacking ground targets in either the jets or helis as anything other than a direct head shot (which the AI acts to prevent occurring) and the infantry survives long enough to take you down with his Stinger.

Again, I think DICE were frightened of scaring away the low concentration span crowd had they reimplemented a proper hardcore steep learning curve but ultra effective flight element to the game as existed in BF2. In BF3 the flight vehicles are just a sideshow which to me as a BF2 flight addict, is very dissappointing.

[purecain]

what i really want, is to be assault and be able to drop ammo.... because now my specialisation is reviving people i run out of bullets/granades quite often....

NO ONE seems to have a clue about dropping ammo... even if i repeatedly request it for a whole round.... i've had to resort to following noobs around untill they die, pick up their kit and drop myself some ammo before changing back....


DROP AMMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[(FIH) The Don]

bitches, get on da server....NAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUU!

[Darkleoco]

Idk where everyone went Don I was gone for like 20 minutes and everyone went away...

[random]

Also the flying in BF3 is absolutely pathetic. The jet gameplay is confined to hovering around looking for other well, jets (and helis). Go anywhere near the ground and have 20 AA missiles locked on your arse. Not that there is any point in attacking ground targets in either the jets or helis as anything other than a direct head shot (which the AI acts to prevent occurring) and the infantry survives long enough to take you down with his Stinger.


I've personally never felt confinement to killing air units only. I've got the Maintenance and Extinguisher upgrades along with Guided Missiles(For ground Units) and Rocket Pods, and it makes a bloody mess :laugh:

[(FIH) The Don]

same here :S

[Darkleoco]

Yeah....

Not too sure about BF3 tbh....

Obvioulsy it is a good game but i dont know if I can honestly say it is as good as BF2 was or even BFBC2.

It seems that DICE have concentrated on devising a game that will appeal to people with short concentration spans (i.e. the CoD fan base). Too many of the city based levels are based around nade/rocket spamming the same old choke points. Operation Metro is a f-ing joke in this respect and I will pleased when servers start dropping it from thier rotation.

Also the flying in BF3 is absolutely pathetic. The jet gameplay is confined to hovering around looking for other well, jets (and helis). Go anywhere near the ground and have 20 AA missiles locked on your arse. Not that there is any point in attacking ground targets in either the jets or helis as anything other than a direct head shot (which the AI acts to prevent occurring) and the infantry survives long enough to take you down with his Stinger.

Again, I think DICE were frightened of scaring away the low concentration span crowd had they reimplemented a proper hardcore steep learning curve but ultra effective flight element to the game as existed in BF2. In BF3 the flight vehicles are just a sideshow which to me as a BF2 flight addict, is very dissappointing.

With good pilots (and gunners in helicopters) the flight vehicles will make a mess of anything if you know how to use them, I have seen plenty of helicopters stay up entire matches due to good use of flares and exceptional piloting.

[boise49ers]

With good pilots (and gunners in helicopters) the flight vehicles will make a mess of anything if you know how to use them, I have seen plenty of helicopters stay up entire matches due to good use of flares and exceptional piloting.
That is a fact. I have ran around trying to hit the same chopper on Caspain for half the match. The guy I was
chasing around hovered along the tree line and I could never get a good shot off. He never really exposed himself long enough.
It is like anything in these games if you learn the tricks you can dominate. My problem is a can't learn anything at any level:banghead::roll:

[SK-1]

Watch this trailer to unlock the Act of Valor dog tags: http://i.imgur.com/FXpse.png (http://actofvalor.com/bf3/)

Thanks. Ill be seeing the movie for sure now.

[PVTCaboose1337]

Finally got a joystick, issues with mapping. If someone got it working right (with a Logitech 3d Pro) please post your prof_save_profile please.

[MxPhenom 216]

I think i might just give up on air vehicles they are so pointless at this point. Everyone else just shoots me down within seconds. jets a useless without air to ground bombs

With good pilots (and gunners in helicopters) the flight vehicles will make a mess of anything if you know how to use them, I have seen plenty of helicopters stay up entire matches due to good use of flares and exceptional piloting.

Whats the point of them, when you cant get a god damn kill like me to even unlock flares.

[ufgy20]

That is a fact. I have ran around trying to hit the same chopper on Caspain for half the match. The guy I was
chasing around hovered along the tree line and I could never get a good shot off. He never really exposed himself long enough.
It is like anything in these games if you learn the tricks you can dominate. My problem is a can't learn anything at any level:banghead::roll:


Ive been rocking the air streams alot since Release. Logging over 6 hours in just the attack helicopters. i fly when i can and use Flares Heat Seekers and either Stealth or Air Radar. Really helps having a gunner with flares. if i had a constant gunner i could be up the entire game and racking up a higher kill count/SPM. other then that im mainly Support M429 500+Kills now :D look forward to gaming with you guys more often

[alexsubri]

Battlefield
A new Battlefield 3 Xbox 360/PS3 server patch will be deploying at 1AM PST tonight addressing lag/rubber-banding, TDM/SQDM spawn point optimization, and various crashes.

This is a rolling update which should have little impact on players. We will update everyone when the maintenance is completed. Please join us in Battlelog to discuss the impact this patch has on your Battlefield experience. Thank you! -VIA Facebook

[tigger]

Whats the tpu server called?

Just played a couple of rounds, its really quite fun.

Just ignore what i said about not buying it, i'm just an old fuddy duddy. I really quite enjoyed it.

My Origin name is Tigga.

Permission to rejoin squad please :)

[DOM]

Whats the tpu server called?

Just played a couple of rounds, its really quite fun.

Just ignore what i said about not buying it, i'm just an old fuddy duddy. I really quite enjoyed it.

My Origin name is Tigga.

Permission to rejoin squad please :)

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/servers/show/7432e230-f793-4bd9-8f90-e2a65a0553cb/TechPowerUp-US-Chicago-Conquest64/

dont think anyones on :(

[Scrizz]

ok good night peeps I leave you with a bedtime story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MkOieIdhY0

[Volkszorn88]

ok good night peeps I leave you with a bedtime story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MkOieIdhY0

Get off TPU and "Go the F**k to sleep" lol

[HammerON]

I am sitting in a crappy hotel room for the next 4 days and am already having BF3 withdrawals. Wish my laptop was able to run BF3...

[ctrain]

I ate my first ban for spawn camping.

I ran to an enemy flag, sat in a corner, and shot people as they spawned infront of me. Body count was into the double digits and I still didn't get the fucking flag because people spawning on it kept halting the capture.


I guess I was supposed to just sit there and wait for them to leave or shoot me.

[Mussels]

I ate my first ban for spawn camping.

I ran to an enemy flag, sat in a corner, and shot people as they spawned infront of me. Body count was into the double digits and I still didn't get the fucking flag because people spawning on it kept halting the capture.


I guess I was supposed to just sit there and wait for them to leave or shoot me.

spawn camping is stupid in this, you're either attacking their spawns, or defending against their attacks - stupidest reason for a ban.

[xenocide]

spawn camping is stupid in this, you're either attacking their spawns, or defending against their attacks - stupidest reason for a ban.

I've actually played Conquest games where the other team could barely even get out of spawn so we had to spawn camp. :/

[digibucc]

I guess I was supposed to just sit there and wait for them to leave or shoot me.

tey were but hurt

[brandonwh64]

I ate my first ban for spawn camping.



How I thought it wont let you go that far? It shows the out of bounds timer when I went into the enemys spawn

[digibucc]

How I thought it wont let you go that far? It shows the out of bounds timer when I went into the enemys spawn

it wasn't spawn, it was an objective. he just killed them as they spawned.

seriously though, you can choose where you spawn. if you spawn into an objective being taken over and get killed for it, that's your own fault.

[1Kurgan1]

Peeps are bigger rpg noobs in bf3 than bc2. It's unblievable that as soon as they spawn, they whip out their launcher. Completely negating their main fire arm.

Don't get me started on maps where 99.9% of the fighting happens in an alley or narrow path.

Yeah, too many alleys, and open areas don't have enough cover so your just asking to get sniped. Maps like Grand Bazaar, most of my deaths are probably from RPGs.

Thanks ^^

Why post and say that when there is a thanks button on the bottom of his post?

I ate my first ban for spawn camping.

I ran to an enemy flag, sat in a corner, and shot people as they spawned infront of me. Body count was into the double digits and I still didn't get the fucking flag because people spawning on it kept halting the capture.

I guess I was supposed to just sit there and wait for them to leave or shoot me.

If what happened is how you described it, then you weren't spawn camping. Sounds like you were on a flag and trying to cap it but they kept spawning, thats just trying to cap a flag. What else are you suppose to do, they see you capping it, they spawn there, you suppose to shake hands and leave because they spawned there to stop you? But if it wasn't a flag and you were in their base, then that is spawn camping.

[newbsandwich]

Ive been rocking the air streams alot since Release. Logging over 6 hours in just the attack helicopters. i fly when i can and use Flares Heat Seekers and either Stealth or Air Radar. Really helps having a gunner with flares. if i had a constant gunner i could be up the entire game and racking up a higher kill count/SPM. other then that im mainly Support M429 500+Kills now :D look forward to gaming with you guys more often

I'm up for dedicated gunner and i've got flairs too. It seems I'm always flying solo with the attach helicopter too, and its hard to dodge all the lock ons. I really dig the Little bird and V11, or whatever its called, they are so agile and fun to fly.

[erixx]

Thanks. Ill be seeing the movie for sure now.

lol

[digibucc]

Why post and say that when there is a thanks button on the bottom of his post?

idk about him but i have not had a thanks button recently. it pops up for maybe 30 mins out of the day, otherwise it's gone. probably because i use them so often ;)

[brandonwh64]

You have to hit F5 sometimes for it to show :)

[tigger]

Can you put me back in the squad please Brandon, i got myself a key last night. I quite enjoyed the first couple of rounds. its quite full on. I am looking forward to seeing some of the maps i never saw in the beta. I will be in the tpu server later.

Tigga on origin

[digibucc]

go here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtzDSsVveOn6dHBOR1FyYVoxMG1nU1RzQlhzOWdGa lE#gid=0) and add an entry on the spreadsheet
and then go here (http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2832655391301170011/listmembers/) and apply to the platoon

[tigger]

Done and done, i will see you in the server.

I'll be the one dying a lot as i'm only a private or summat.

[H82LUZ73]

I think i might just give up on air vehicles they are so pointless at this point. Everyone else just shoots me down within seconds. jets a useless without air to ground bombs



Whats the point of them, when you cant get a god damn kill like me to even unlock flares.

Got to Rush Caspain server,They have the A10 warthog on that map and they own with cover fire over the m-coms.

[MxPhenom 216]

Its my friends birthday today and hes pretty sure his grandma got him Battlefield 3. My friend is the biggest Call of Duty fanboy boy i know and i told him last night that its going to be different and your going to die a lot till you learn. He was like well thats stupid every game should allow noobs to get kills easily. I said you can just use the rockets lol, however not every game should be easy. Games should have a learning curve to them that adds to the fun, Like Battlefield 3. He was like Battlefield 3 is too realistic = fun. But its really not too realistic, you just have to know how to play.

[brandonwh64]

I just readded you tigger.

OP HAS BEEN UPDATED

[tigger]

I'm old so i don't mind dying a lot. i play for fun not to be a leet killa, i'm no youngster no more and my reactions have gone to hell. Still enjoy the game tho.

Don't use CJS CD keys guys i got overcharged and their support is rubbish.

[1Kurgan1]

Yep, their support is slow, I ended up canceling through them. Was just worth it to spend $15 more and get it now than wait for them to take ages to respond.

[brandonwh64]

I heard Key4Me is good, I purchased COD4 key from them for 10$ and got it same day.

[random]

I had to spam Cj's CD Keys facebook to get my order changed lol.

[brandonwh64]

Hmmm seems like we need to avoid CJ's on the next big release!

[1Kurgan1]

Hmmm seems like we need to avoid CJ's on the next big release!

I think they are fine, just order far ahead. They don't have the staff for how many keys they got. Took them 3 days to respond to my emails. So I sent them one, three days later they respond, I respond I want it canceled, 3 days later they respond. The first email wasn't asking to cancel, but since they took so long to respond, I just canceled it as I wouldn't have got it by release.

[ufgy20]

I'm up for dedicated gunner and i've got flairs too. It seems I'm always flying solo with the attach helicopter too, and its hard to dodge all the lock ons. I really dig the Little bird and V11, or whatever its called, they are so agile and fun to fly.

Sounds like a plan. not sure if i have you on my friends list.. same name in game add me if i havent already. and if you got a mic were in business

[crazyeyesreaper]

as for spawning and capping flags, you can thank DICE for there short attention span with the spawn points,

on Grand Bazaar Flag B has just 2 spawn points a single 4 man squad can lock that down making it a kill fest, there is pretty much Spawn Point A (if spawn point A is under heavy use Spawn at Spawn Point B, and thats it the game dosent bother to check for enemy soldier locations etc anymore, so in that regard BC2 was superior.

[Black Haru]

Ive been rocking the air streams alot since Release. Logging over 6 hours in just the attack helicopters. i fly when i can and use Flares Heat Seekers and either Stealth or Air Radar. Really helps having a gunner with flares. if i had a constant gunner i could be up the entire game and racking up a higher kill count/SPM. other then that im mainly Support M429 500+Kills now :D look forward to gaming with you guys more often

I gun with flares. I would't mind being a dedi gunner for you sometime.

[brandonwh64]

I think they are fine, just order far ahead. They don't have the staff for how many keys they got. Took them 3 days to respond to my emails. So I sent them one, three days later they respond, I respond I want it canceled, 3 days later they respond. The first email wasn't asking to cancel, but since they took so long to respond, I just canceled it as I wouldn't have got it by release.

Sounds like you said, Understaffed. Hopefully we all can game together soon.

[Killer_Rubber_Ducky]

Is there a way to tell how far away a target is that you are shooting at as Recon? Can I use the SOFLAM for that? Or is the SOFLAM only for Vehicle spotting? Also, does anyone have the distance markers for the 12x Ballistic Scope? I managed to snag a 658m headshot on Caspian by pure luck that the idiot stayed in one place even though I shot at him.

[newbsandwich]

Sounds like a plan. not sure if i have you on my friends list.. same name in game add me if i havent already. and if you got a mic were in business

Alright, added you, sounds like you got a couple of gunners ready to help out now. I'm trying to get better at flying, and wish i could find constant gunners to help out.

[crazyeyesreaper]

DICE needs a better way to report hackers
played a round with this guy he joined half way through the round
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/user/DIRTY54321/

http://img.techpowerup.org/111103/hacker1.jpg

is SPM is 1401

and he has a K/D of 6.0 with LMGs hes played 10 hours and is rank 32,

DICE needs a better more effective way to deal with this, punkbuster dosent work for shit and I am seeing more and more of these players with each passing day.

[erocker]

DICE needs a better way to report hackers
played a round with this guy he joined half way through the round
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/user/DIRTY54321/

http://img.techpowerup.org/111103/hacker1.jpg

is SPM is 1401

and he has a K/D of 6.0 with LMGs hes played 10 hours and is rank 32,

DICE needs a better more effective way to deal with this, punkbuster dosent work for shit and I am seeing more and more of these players with each passing day.

Upper right of his profile there is a <!> button. Report him.

[crazyeyesreaper]

that has got to be the smallest report button ive ever seen.

[MxPhenom 216]

my friend consensus of BF:

Guns suck(shooting is horrible, and sound the same) and they look like card board.

[erocker]

my friend consensus of BF:

Guns suck(shooting is horrible, and sound the same) and they look like carb board.

You need smarter friends. I don't think there's such a thing as "carb board".

[MxPhenom 216]

You need smarter friends. I don't think there's such a thing as "carb board".

*card

fixed

but honestly i do, the guns are awesome to shoot. they have real gun physics(as clsoe as youll get in a game) and they dont all sound the same lol. in real life a lot of guns sound the same, i mean how do you make them sound overly different??

[erocker]

*card

fixed

but honestly i do, the guns are awesome to shoot. they have real gun physics(as clsoe as youll get in a game) and they dont all sound the same lol. in real life a lot of guns sound the same, i mean how do you make them sound overly different??

I guess your friends have never shot real guns before. Meh, I don't care, I don't think many here find someone's "friends" as credible or relevant. :ohwell: