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Battlefield 3 |OT| My Body is Advised
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spk said:
As he said - you can deploy the SOFLAM anywhere on the map (high places are usually best) and then connect to it from any other place on the map, so you hardly need to babysit it. Also, it'll automatically lock-on to targets that get within its field of view, so plan accordingly...
The SOFLAM is awesome. If it's not working well, then that's because you're not using it right.
cripterion
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No GAF asian server?
Saw only 2 servers and getting 200 ms on those and there were only 4 people playing.
Saw only 2 servers and getting 200 ms on those and there were only 4 people playing.
SirButterstick
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Good games tonight GAF.
BoobPhysics101
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iam220 said:
Isn't that called a flashbang?
And yeah, good games tonight.
excaliburps
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Kentpaul said:
Yeah, it's pretty darn good. Great balance between vehicles, size of the map in relation to players, good flag positions, etc.
That and Caspian might be my favorite. Fave map for leveling up is Op Metro. Very easy to rack up kills, heals and ammo resupplies.
BigJonsson
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Wow, the campaign was pretty short But awesome
But awesomeHow did Dima survive the nuke in Paris?
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J-Rock said:
put 24/7 *insert map here* into the FILTER BY SERVER NAME section
excaliburps said:Yeah, it's pretty darn good. Great balance between vehicles, size of the map in relation to players, good flag positions, etc.
That and Caspian might be my favorite. Fave map for leveling up is Op Metro. Very easy to rack up kills, heals and ammo resupplies.
As mostly a tank driver, Kharg is a pain in the ass for me. Lots of shit getting in my way, and the terrain is super fucking bumpy/hilly, so it's hard to traverse and find a good spot to setup for some good ol' tank sniping.
It's all about Operation Firestorm, IMO
J-Rock said:
You're shit out of luck. Search filter/server choice is a master race only option.
kingschiebi
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BigJonsson said:Wow, the campaign was pretty short
How did Dima survive the nuke in Paris?
The first rule about BF3 campaign story is: There is no story!
The second rule about BF3 campaign story is: THERE IS NO STORY!
My guess is that the nuke is not as powerful as one would expect. If I recall correctly, they said that about 70k people died in the incident and that seems to be a quite low number if the explosion would have covered a big area. I guess it was a bomb and it took down a couple of blocks, but it wasn't as big a nuke as usually employed in games... i.e. the MW1 one
I need me a good tankdriver on PSN.
I mostly work as a spotter and gunner, and only leaving the tank to repair it, so we can keep the maingun operative during that time.
But most people just drive away directly, as soon as I begin repairing. Goddamnit.
Anyone up for the job GAF?
I mostly work as a spotter and gunner, and only leaving the tank to repair it, so we can keep the maingun operative during that time.
But most people just drive away directly, as soon as I begin repairing. Goddamnit.
Anyone up for the job GAF?
KAOz said:I need me a good tankdriver on PSN.
I mostly work as a spotter and gunner, and only leaving the tank to repair it, so we can keep the maingun operative during that time.
But most people just drive away directly, as soon as I begin repairing. Goddamnit.
Anyone up for the job GAF?
Sorry bro. I only play on PC this time. =\
XANDER CAGE
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Glassboy said:This game is now part of the buy one get one free on Amazon
Bombafield 3?
1stStrike said:
Yeah, I know. Bit of a shame there really.
Need some people who know what the fuck they are doing. And I know that I am not good enough on the tank yet to be the main driver.
Plus, relying on randoms is never, ever, ever, good. So I prefer being spotter and support for the tank, and looking for engineers.J-Rock said:
Become Squad Leader, set attack/defend marker on the objective, fly around in circles or something. Watch the points roll in towards your jet. You'll unlock the flares in no time.
Makes everything so much easier.
KAOz said:Yeah, I know. Bit of a shame there really.
Need some people who know what the fuck they are doing. And I know that I am not good enough on the tank yet to be the main driver.
99% of the time, that is completely fact. However, the last game I played for the night was amazing and it was me driving a tank with a random on the server gunning/repairing. We decimated the other team, and were the top two players with me getting the MVP ribbon.
I friended him right after, as that's a pretty rare occasion. He even left a "damn fine tankin" message on my battlelog wall
Oh, and practice makes perfect. Just remember that a tank is strong, but extremely vulnerable. Don't drive into the middle of an urban area and just sit there - you'll end up nailed on multiple sides by infantry, tanks, helicopters, and whatever else they can throw at you.
I try to be extremely careful and get behind my opponents so I can either strike first, or against another tank, disable them before we end up in a fire fight.
rance said:
Yep.
For the non-believers http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/bat...-battlefield-3-server-browser-on-console.aspx
firehawk12
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Oh thank god, just got the my final ribbon. I think I can retire the game until the BF2 maps come out. My body is ready for some Wake.
1stStrike said:
Oh God, a guy I was helping out last night did this. I almost got fucking pissed. He basically took the tank, and drove it right into the enemy's base. And just parked there. While a mass of engineers, supports with C4 and tanks where swarming us.
I just stared in disbelief. He just stood out, in the middle of the fucking open and did this. With buildings housing enemies on both sides of us. Yeah. We didn't last a minute.
I would probably drive the tank myself, if I was comfortable with relying on a squadmate or another one from my team. That way, I could practice, and use, tactics at the same time.
AngelSoldier
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1stStrike said:
Oh ? How nice that the PS3 is included in this "master race." With the PS3 version the server browser filter allows you pick all kinds of settings. Maps you want to play included.
EDIT: Beat by a mile lol.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Anyone else feel like the starting rifles are a tad shit in MP? It's taking me forever to level up and unlock shit for the starter rifles because I'm getting pasted in firefights with people who I'm guessing don't have shit weapons.
Yes I realise I'm blaming my tools somewhat.
Yes I realise I'm blaming my tools somewhat.
KAOz said:
Yeah, a lot of people that drive tanks are retarded. I've even seen them try to do some really stupid shit, like parking their tank on the side of a mountain in broad view of the entire enemy team. The problem with that is - tank shells are super effective if there's a wall behind their target. So, you don't even need a direct hit to damage on this guy. He went down pretty quick.
Another thing - a lot of people get in a tank and just charge on ahead full steam. They almost always meet their demise on land mines doing this. I tend to kind of creep along in my tank - and then when I see a target, I come flying out and strike (thus my name
).I recommend playing rounds of conquest on Operation Firestorm since there's so many tanks. When I'm not playing with friends, more often than not I'm buy myself in a tank because none of the dipshits in my team want to get in and help out. I still manage to do quite well since I play smart, though, most of the time.
The biggest thing in a tank - flank your enemy every chance you can get and avoid direct confrontation. Also, equip thermal armor as soon as you get it and use either thermal imaging or zoom. I love thermal for urban combat, but zoom is better for tank on tank combat.
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@Console server browser: You still don't have servers that are running custom settings, servers that are running limited maps, or even just one map though amirite? Even with the server browser, you're still stuck with servers that run the "standard" config where you're stuck playing all of the maps in the rotation.
The SOFLAM doesn't need a buff, it just needs more teammates that have the unlocks to make them useful. I was just in a game where I was in a jet and I had the tone going off the entire game due to the SOFLAM and multiple missiles were fired at the same time to take me down because of it. Even when I escaped, it was so annoying to hear that tone the entire game that I actually wanted to wreck my jet anyway.
Now have that out with me as your teammate in the jet with the laser guided missiles and we could have a really good time since that weapon is slow to lock on even with the specialization for it and it's easily countered by tanks with smoke. If you had a SOFLAM marking it, I can lock on quicker and the tank's smoke does nothing to stop my missile making it really easy for me. Even with people when they unlock the javelin, that quick lock and indirect top-down fire mode makes a huge difference in damage and convenience.
Now have that out with me as your teammate in the jet with the laser guided missiles and we could have a really good time since that weapon is slow to lock on even with the specialization for it and it's easily countered by tanks with smoke. If you had a SOFLAM marking it, I can lock on quicker and the tank's smoke does nothing to stop my missile making it really easy for me. Even with people when they unlock the javelin, that quick lock and indirect top-down fire mode makes a huge difference in damage and convenience.
I've tried dropping vertically on a prone sniper but it seems to do nothing. You need some horizontal motion, pretty much going at full speed. Aim for the middle or top half of their body. I've managed to kill a few prone players by flying forwards at full speed then going slightly downwards when I'm just behind them. It's easiest to kill people who aren't moving, or are moving in a straight line ahead.ElyrionX said:
Also, since you were looking for some recon tips earlier take a look at some of Sacriel42's sniper videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIVTSa5uI8Y
roosters93
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J-Rock said:
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Sever Browser, press RS for Filter and then filter for the maps you want???
just learnt last night how to cook grenades lol. its a godsend.
KAOz said:
:O
How do you become squad leader? You could just go into a squad by yourself couldn't you?
And to mark shit it's the same button as spotting isn't it?
roosters93
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Well I'm only on 360, k.
Go to throw grenade, after pressing LB hold RT. Release when you wish to release the grenade.
Pretty sure that's right.
Go to throw grenade, after pressing LB hold RT. Release when you wish to release the grenade.
Pretty sure that's right.
roosters93 said:
Easiest, when you're not playing with friends, is joining a basically empty server (I suggest Khark Island, or Operation Firestorm), do it when there is like 1 guy on the server.
You're now Squad Leader. Spawn in jet. Set attack/defense. You get 20-25 points for every attack/defense order followed. Pray that your squadmates aren't retarded.
After unlocking the IR Flares, you don't need to do that anymore, even though it's easier.
1stStrike said:
Yeah, will try this out and hope for the best I guess. Sneaking in a tank is always good, and I've always preferred a sneakier approach to everything. Will hopefully unlock some good shit for the tanks soon.
Speaking of sneaky, I had a game of Rush on Metro last night. I was laying to the side of a doorway with my Supportclass, and mowed attackers down. Just hipfiring. Overpowered as fuck. I got a killstreak of 9 or more just laying there. I felt so, cheaty.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Izayoi said:
Yeah, the moment I actually unlocked the ACOG scope for the M16 the game became a lot easier. I think I just need to persevere and unlock some better attachments. It just hurts getting pasting around the shop by people with seemingly blinged out uber rifles.
It's the downside of the stupid unlock system. Not only do you have unlock the weapons, but you get crappy versions of them that you are then forced to use until they become good. Seriously, just kill all this unlock stuff and give us a limited but more balanced set of weapons. I don't think anyone would complain really.LabouredSubterfuge said:
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