Anton Sugar
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Fourman said:
Which maps? I haven't had any issues like that unless on Tehran (horrible rubber-banding) or Caspian (occasional horrible rubber-banding).
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Which maps? I haven't had any issues like that unless on Tehran (horrible rubber-banding) or Caspian (occasional horrible rubber-banding).
Opening 5 min of this game are really dumb. Quicktime events are the worst thing in the world.
Also had a weird glitch in the opening, when the dude jumped on top of the train my PS3 had some hiccup where the game basically restarted to the pan shot of Manhattan, so it basically rewound for fifteen seconds. IMMERSION!
Also had a weird glitch in the opening, when the dude jumped on top of the train my PS3 had some hiccup where the game basically restarted to the pan shot of Manhattan, so it basically rewound for fifteen seconds. IMMERSION!
Subterranean
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Anton Sugar said:
Played Caspian last night and it was doing it and then just now on Kharg Island.
XiaNaphryz
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I have yet to see any major lag even w/ 64 players on any server I have a good ping on, as long as noone else is using my home network for anything that eats up bandwidth.Fourman said:
Red Blaster
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I think the moment-to-moment combat in the game is some of the best ever in a multiplayer FPS. But the maps are definitely not anywhere near as good as BF2 or 2142.
fifasnipe2224
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I am looking to buy a BF3 server and a Mumble server as well. And If I buy from multiplay gameservers I get a mumble server for free (Equal to the slot count and 50% off for every additional slot)
So I might pull the trigger on that unless I hear any negative reactions to Mumble or Multiplay Gameservers.
So I have a few questions. 1) Were is the Gaf server purchased from? 2) Does anyone have an experience with Multiplay Gameservers (Negative or Posative reaction to them?) 3) Your thoughts on Mumble.
So I might pull the trigger on that unless I hear any negative reactions to Mumble or Multiplay Gameservers.
So I have a few questions. 1) Were is the Gaf server purchased from? 2) Does anyone have an experience with Multiplay Gameservers (Negative or Posative reaction to them?) 3) Your thoughts on Mumble.
Anton Sugar
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fifasnipe2224 said:
Multiplay has been "good" overall, as far as latency goes. We did have a map rotation bug that was contributing to server crashes (we figured out the fix) and their tools aren't the greatest. We haven't decided whether we'll renew yet (we have a one month term).
Mumble is great. Used it before we got our free server and will continue using it.
If I had any say in the server you choose, I'd suggest 32 player for Rush. We already have a 64 player CQ server and a 64 player Euro server, as well.
go_la_clips
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Red Blaster said:
I agree, these are the probably the worst maps in any BF game. When the Karkland map pack hits, I'll probably just stick to those, which is sad because I've already played them to death in BF2, and in the case of Wake Island, since 1942.
throwawayname
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Foliorum Viridum I got your dog tag! MUEHEHEHEHHE
fifasnipe2224 said:
the most popular gaf minecraft server is through muliplay. it has decent uptime, but is hindered by the fact that you need multiplay to support any mods before you can install them, so not a ton of custimizability.
the GAF multipurpose mumble server is where SC2 GAF hangs out, and i can vouch for its awesomeness. i hvent used vent or teamspeak in 2-3 years, but it blows the experiences i have had with those out of the water
I'd love to be able to see my ping on the PC, I've had some real WTF COD style strafe behind the wall and get shot anyway moments. Either I'm playing on terrible servers or something else is going on behind the scenes, this is not a common occurrence however but there are times it does leave me wondering.
Also, if you put a silencer on the SV98 when you pull the trigger the bullet just falls out of the gun. I know a silencer adds bullet drop but WOW, WOW! I never realised that a bolt action rifle had a drop of 30+m on a target 200m away. Fucking ridiculous! (goes back to using the shotgun)
Also, if you put a silencer on the SV98 when you pull the trigger the bullet just falls out of the gun. I know a silencer adds bullet drop but WOW, WOW! I never realised that a bolt action rifle had a drop of 30+m on a target 200m away. Fucking ridiculous! (goes back to using the shotgun)
go_la_clips said:I agree, these are the probably the worst maps in any BF game. When the Karkland map pack hits, I'll probably just stick to those, which is sad because I've already played them to death in BF2, and in the case of Wake Island, since 1942.
Most of the maps don't seem like they're from a battlefield game. Some of them, like Tehran Highway are too big for Rush. There's a lot of ground that no one ever covers.
Ok I just wanted to share my gaming experience since I got this game yesterday.
I'm still getting used to the different play style when comparing to other FPS's.
-So far my K/D is around 0.8. I'm going to try to at least be 1.0
-I heal and revive. Every time I can, I get a little bit stressed out because it's important for me to heal and revive my team mates.
-I always go to arm/defuse the objectives.
-I try to drive vehicles properly, wait for team mates to hop on and then I go meet the point A or B.
So far I'm winning some times losing others. It's funny because I have something like 10-15 but have more points than the person who's 20-2.
I hope to see every one more worried in winning other than K/D ratio. Is that how the majority of the people play?
Love playing as Assault so far, trying to give a good performance as a Medic is awesome.
I'm still getting used to the different play style when comparing to other FPS's.
-So far my K/D is around 0.8. I'm going to try to at least be 1.0
-I heal and revive. Every time I can, I get a little bit stressed out because it's important for me to heal and revive my team mates.
-I always go to arm/defuse the objectives.
-I try to drive vehicles properly, wait for team mates to hop on and then I go meet the point A or B.
So far I'm winning some times losing others. It's funny because I have something like 10-15 but have more points than the person who's 20-2.
I hope to see every one more worried in winning other than K/D ratio. Is that how the majority of the people play?
Love playing as Assault so far, trying to give a good performance as a Medic is awesome.
BattleMonkey
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The_Monk said:
K/D doesn't mean awhole lot, you can get higher scores often doing objectives and earning awards. Obviously lot of people are more obsessed with K/D than playing a team based game.
XiaNaphryz
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If you're trying to do a hard bank turn (pull the plane up while rotated 90 degrees towards a side), you want to slow down to reduce your turn radius and hope your pursuer speeds past.mcrae said:
The_Monk said:
Your k/d is only relevant as a concern as long as you're not going 0-12 or something. If you're anywhere near close to even and you're helping the team in other ways, you're doing fine.
Always going for arm/defuse is a good way to get yourself shot, especially arming. It's a much better idea to try to lock down the area than it is to go for constant zerg-like arm attempts that end with you getting shot by the same two guys covering the bomb site 5 times in ar ow.
Healing is helpful, reviving is risky. You expose yourself and the person you are reviving to danger in a lot of situations. Pay attention to what's going on around before you go for a revive. If the enemy who just downed your target is still in the area, they're likely still scoped and watching near the body. If you run out and revive immediately, your helpless revivee can't do shit while he gets shot again, and you're exposed as well.
If you're having issues with infantry combat, pick a gun, go play some TDM until you unlock the IR Scope, then return to Rush or Conquest and unleash the power of complete cheese.
mcrae said:
Do a barrel roll!
Seriously though, if they are any good you're as good as dead but the best way I usually get people off me is by slowing right down and pulling up and around using the outside view to try and get a bead on them as they fly past then try to re-engage.
go_la_clips
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Doctor_20 said:
I think for BF3, they took maps designed for "large conquest maps", and then had to convert them into lower player count "rush" maps.
It is a really different feeling having come from BF2 and 2142, which IMHO are the pinnacle of dice mapping.
Even Bad Company 2 new what kind of game it was, played to it's strengths, and then designed maps to fill it's needs.
BF3 feels lost, catering to everyone, but specializing in nothing.
Shorty11857
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Got the game today my Specact and PhysicalWarfarePack codes don't work, am I meant to enter them somewhere specifically or are my codes just bad?
Foliorum Viridum
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Had some fun games tonight on the GAF EU server.
Edit: Ahh you can't always have equal teams. Other than Caspian, we never rolled over you. I still found it fun
Edit: Ahh you can't always have equal teams. Other than Caspian, we never rolled over you. I still found it fun
Foliorum Viridum
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Nearly 150 kills with them now I think!
I loveee them. You were good at spotting them, though, I had to be sneaky and hide them in places other than the middle of the road (which is usually enough!).
I loveee them. You were good at spotting them, though, I had to be sneaky and hide them in places other than the middle of the road (which is usually enough!).
AlmostMilk
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I played through all of them on normal and unlocked 2 weapons. I failed a few times though. It just depends on if you like to play them or not. It shouldn't take an excessive amount of time to get all of them.Kak.efes said:
Thanks BattleMonkey and Victrix really good advices there.
I try to revive, after I kill the one who killed my team mate, but some times if I'm not fast enough and I can't revive them.
BTW when the skull icon appears does it mean that he can't be no longer revived?
The only thing I need to learn is the difference between the guns I'm using and unlocking. I'm still using the same one on Assault on both sides but with some sights and other stuff that I unlocked. Is there a way to full check the specs of the weapons?
And isn't there a way to customize the Russian side on the main menu? When I go there I only see the US soldier.
Oh and I love to spot enemies very useful for my team I guess.
I try to revive, after I kill the one who killed my team mate, but some times if I'm not fast enough and I can't revive them.
BTW when the skull icon appears does it mean that he can't be no longer revived?
The only thing I need to learn is the difference between the guns I'm using and unlocking. I'm still using the same one on Assault on both sides but with some sights and other stuff that I unlocked. Is there a way to full check the specs of the weapons?
And isn't there a way to customize the Russian side on the main menu? When I go there I only see the US soldier.
Oh and I love to spot enemies very useful for my team I guess.
kingschiebi
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The_Monk said:
That is indeed incredibly helpful even if most people don't seem to know how it works or find it to awkward (on a console controller) to push the button constantly.
I'd also like to add just staying alive and giving your team a good point to respawn. My K/D ratio is even worse than yours most of the time, but it really doesn't matter at all.
If you want to go for a metric, it would be better to take a look at the score/minute rating instead.
kingschiebi said:
PS3 here. It's a little strange to try to aim the enemy and hit Select but I'm trying my best. I'm also trying to spot any vehicle.
In the end, I spot everything I can, I heal and Revive and then go for the kills. It really gives you a more "Team" spirit in the game and when your team wins you feel that you made part of that Victory.
SteveO409 said:Sigh...get this message EVERY time I load up a server and then it loads afterwards. Really annoying
I got that message once when I tried to change the level of in-game AA and clicked "apply" instead of "back" then "save. That's after installing the newest 11.10 Catalyst.
I simply avoid clicking "Apply" now until ATI (or DICE lol) fixes it. Before 11.10, I had no issues whatsoever. Strange... 11.10 improves framerates, too, damnit.
Anton Sugar
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Damn, now I'm afraid to update to 11.10. Don't want to bork my game!
Foliorum Viridum
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My eventual goal in my quest to become a decent pilot is to one day, somehow, shoot you down in mah choppa.Kyaw said:
Its definitely too akward for me. And too dangerous. If I've got somebody in my sights, I cant afford to spend an extra half-second 'spotting' them when I could be shooting instead. I suppose if I thought it was unrealistic to be able to kill them for whatever reason(wrong class or something), but its definitely never my first intinct. I'm pretty I'd die more often than not if I allowed the enemy to get the jump on me because I was pressing some button other than 'fire' first.kingschiebi said:
Surprised I can't find many complaints about the G36C, the gun seems to be one of the engineers weakest weapons compared to how it was in BF2.
It has almost no use at medium-long range, it has pretty low damage so use in semi-automatic mode is limited due to the number of shots it takes to kill, and the burst spread is large enough that it can take over 3 bursts to kill someone. On the other hand it handles pretty well in extreme CQC.
It has almost no use at medium-long range, it has pretty low damage so use in semi-automatic mode is limited due to the number of shots it takes to kill, and the burst spread is large enough that it can take over 3 bursts to kill someone. On the other hand it handles pretty well in extreme CQC.
Anton Sugar said:
You can always roll back. 11.10 brings smoother framerates from what I can tell. And as I said, the only downside that I've found consistently has been the fact that changing in-game AA (with crossfire enabled, btw) requires you to click "back" instead of "apply" - and only for me.
kingschiebi
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The_Monk said:
Same and I have to agree. From what I saw, people do really seem to appreciate jets and choppers being spotted. Even if the game has some flaws in a couple of areas, it is really good at giving the "team feeling" feedback.
Interficium
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Kak.efes said:
The max points per minute you can get, either from doing 5-minute-ish speed runs through hit n run or utilizing the unlimited respawning enemies area on 11th hour, comes out to around 2200-2500.
Around 3 hours for the final unlock.
kingschiebi
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Seanspeed said:
I would love being able to remap the button and would even give up the "throw grenades" button for spotting.
As for spotting being too dangerous, well, one has to be the sniper and one has to be the spotter. Don't shoot and don't get killed so quickly.
Works well for me when doing engineering duties or even playing recon but just using the rifle zoom to observe and spot enemies in hot zones from afar.
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