Battlefield thread...

[HotChops]

HOLY SHIT. That looks really good. I'm sure the console versions won't be quite as pretty, but damn.

 

edit: I found a slow-mo version of it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3VJK1BKIsk

Edited February 23, 2011 by HotChops

[excaliburps]

HOLY SHIT. That looks really good. I'm sure the console versions won't be quite as pretty, but damn.

 

edit: I found a slow-mo version of it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3VJK1BKIsk

 

 

Unfortunately, you're sure to be right about the console version looking inferior.

 

But if it looks anything close to this I'm alright. Game looks freakishly good.

 

Oh, thanks for the clip!

[TheForgetfulBrain]

Ohhhh exciting!!

[Mal]

I NEED to Crossfire my shit when this comes out for true glory. :<

[Gigawings]

If the console version is only 24 players, maybe they'll tweak the map size? but how about the jets?

[excaliburps]

If the console version is only 24 players, maybe they'll tweak the map size? but how about the jets?

 

 

Yeah. That's what I was thinking. They can tweak the maps to make it more compact, but how will jets fare? I know I don't want to be in a map where the jet can blitz through in about 2-3 seconds through the whole map.

[Gigawings]

If the console version is only 24 players, maybe they'll tweak the map size? but how about the jets?

 

 

Yeah. That's what I was thinking. They can tweak the maps to make it more compact, but how will jets fare? I know I don't want to be in a map where the jet can blitz through in about 2-3 seconds through the whole map.

 

Well, BC2 already had the biggest map added recently and it still playable in PS3, even though sometimes players will be lumped in a certain area (mostly around flags) but yeah, I think this could work.

 

man, I wish PS3 use 1 GB of RAM instead the standard 512, they can't even be upgraded!

[toxicitizen]

I never was much of a Battlefield fan. Wasn't much into online gaming until these past few years, so I never really got into the series until Bad Company.

 

And even then, Bad Company got my attention mainly because of it's single-player campaign. It seemed to have a fun story.

 

That being said, I really like what I've seen of Battlefield 3 so far and am definitely looking forward to it.

 

Anyone knows if it'll be online-only or if there will be a single-player campaign of some sort?

Edited February 26, 2011 by FLD

[Mal]

It will have a SP campaign so its all good. I think the trailer was all SP.

[excaliburps]

If the console version is only 24 players, maybe they'll tweak the map size? but how about the jets?

 

 

Yeah. That's what I was thinking. They can tweak the maps to make it more compact, but how will jets fare? I know I don't want to be in a map where the jet can blitz through in about 2-3 seconds through the whole map.

 

Well, BC2 already had the biggest map added recently and it still playable in PS3, even though sometimes players will be lumped in a certain area (mostly around flags) but yeah, I think this could work.

 

man, I wish PS3 use 1 GB of RAM instead the standard 512, they can't even be upgraded!

 

Haha! Me too! Thinking of PC players getting their 64 player game on...

 

I might get a new PC and buy two version of it. Depends on my budget at the time.

 

I never was much of a Battlefield fan. Wasn't much into online gaming until these past few years, so I never really got into the series until Bad Company.

 

And even then, Bad Company got my attention mainly because of it's single-player campaign. It seemed to have a fun story.

 

That beign said, I really like what I've seen of Battlefield 3 so far and am definitely looking forward to it.

 

Anyone knows if it'll be online-only or if there will be a single-player campaign of some sort?

 

Yep. Coop campaign as well.

[excaliburps]

Here's an awesome breakdown of the BF3 trailer done by the people who know what they're doing.

 

http://www.offdutygamers.com/2011/02/tactical-review-bf3-gameplay-trailer/

Awesome stuff!

[madbassman39]

I will be the only one of my friends getting it on the PC, so that means I will probably get it for both the PC and 360... sadly. Some say its a waste of money, but really I want the PC version and my friends want to play it on the 360. I also don't have a gaming computer at the moment so the 360 might be the first version I buy.

[Thursday Next]

Ok... so I've tried out an early MP build and the SP demo, and I've got to say... I NEED to get a rig for this. It's ages since I gamed on a PC, the last two games being BF2 and 2142, but this is just... wow.

 

Look out for me posting on the "So... what do I need to build a PC" topics in the near future.

[excaliburps]

Ok... so I've tried out an early MP build and the SP demo, and I've got to say... I NEED to get a rig for this. It's ages since I gamed on a PC, the last two games being BF2 and 2142, but this is just... wow.

 

Look out for me posting on the "So... what do I need to build a PC" topics in the near future.

 

You talking about BC2 or are you in GDC and that's BF3?

 

Haha! Sorry, just making sure.

[Thursday Next]

BF3, Battlefield 3, the Battlefield 3 that is not out yet but is the subject of the current conversation. I'm not at GDC, but I did meet Ray Mears on a flight from Stockholm to Heathrow last Saturday.

[excaliburps]

BF3, Battlefield 3, the Battlefield 3 that is not out yet but is the subject of the current conversation. I'm not at GDC, but I did meet Ray Mears on a flight from Stockholm to Heathrow last Saturday.

 

And you got play it?? You fuckin' bastard!

 

What did you get to try out? MP? Early thoughts? New game-mechanic? Deets, man!

[RockyRan]

OK, Bad Company 2 question here. I'm a total noob to the BF series, so I'm trying to learn the ropes of BC2 and I'm finding that the game doesn't tell you a goddamn thing. It just drops you into the game without any kind of instruction whatsoever. Is there a website or a video that explains everything from the ground up (each game mode and what they do, all the intricacies of gameplay such as spotting enemies, etc.)? Any recommendations for totally new peeps like moi?

[madbassman39]

OK, Bad Company 2 question here. I'm a total noob to the BF series, so I'm trying to learn the ropes of BC2 and I'm finding that the game doesn't tell you a goddamn thing. It just drops you into the game without any kind of instruction whatsoever. Is there a website or a video that explains everything from the ground up (each game mode and what they do, all the intricacies of gameplay such as spotting enemies, etc.)? Any recommendations for totally new peeps like moi?

 

My best advice, go into the game and just try out every multiplayer match for non hardcore. About three games in you'll learn the ropes real quick. Assault supplies ammo, medic supplies health and revives, engineer is anti-tank and repairs friendly tanks, and sniper is... well a sniper. When you get the hang of the way things go, you unlock more stuff and then you become better at the game. Also, its a thinking game, unlike Modern Warfare, you can't just run and try to get the most kills you can, you have to play with a squad move as a unit and think about a strategy. I just got off of a match where my squad mates and I had made a strategy and won the round very quickly because we pushed the entire team beyond any capture points (nelson bay map).

[HotChops]

OK, Bad Company 2 question here. I'm a total noob to the BF series, so I'm trying to learn the ropes of BC2 and I'm finding that the game doesn't tell you a goddamn thing. It just drops you into the game without any kind of instruction whatsoever. Is there a website or a video that explains everything from the ground up (each game mode and what they do, all the intricacies of gameplay such as spotting enemies, etc.)? Any recommendations for totally new peeps like moi?

 

This video does a pretty good job:

 

Along with that, I'd suggest sticking to Rush or Conquest mode. Rush is relatively new to the Battlefield series, but I've really come to love it. Rush breaks the game down into offensive and defensive teams and it keeps the actions properly directed.

 

Try to really get a feel for supporting teammates while you're new. If you just started the game, then you'll still have to unlock your defibrillator in the medic class and your repair drill in the engineer class. Do whatever you can and unlock those items asap.

 

Until you've learned what the hell is going on, don't waste your team's most valuable resources. The heavy tank, helicopter and UAV is best used by those who are skilled with them. Try to learn how to use those vehicles in near-empty Conquest matches or the single player.

[excaliburps]

OK, Bad Company 2 question here. I'm a total noob to the BF series, so I'm trying to learn the ropes of BC2 and I'm finding that the game doesn't tell you a goddamn thing. It just drops you into the game without any kind of instruction whatsoever. Is there a website or a video that explains everything from the ground up (each game mode and what they do, all the intricacies of gameplay such as spotting enemies, etc.)? Any recommendations for totally new peeps like moi?

 

That's one of my main gripes with the game. It's not accessible. Not by a long shot. The game doesn't even teach you how to spot! My advice is to go to Youtube and do a search for the kit you're planning on using.

 

For example, How to play as a Medic, etc.

 

Best thing to do in game? Help your team out. You see that little Back/Select button? Spam it like crazy when you see enemies. They spot them for your teammates. That little triangle on their heads.

 

If you're a medic, dole out med packs every time they cool down. Even if your teammates don't need them. It's a good move for when unexpected fire fights happen. Don't rambo revive. That means reviving someone even though you know someone's shooting at them. Use the LMGs in controlled bursts. The recoil does lessen the longer you hold it but only do it when you're sure to hit something.

 

Engineer use your rpgs, anti tank mines on tanks. If you see a tank taking a flag, hit it to distract it. Always try and hit the sides or behind the tank. It does more damage. Your repair tool can also harm enemy vehicles. Don't forget that. If you're in a tank and you see an enemy tank incoming, use your guns to take out their engineer if they go out. If not, after your tank takes damage, step out repair it and fire off an rpg at the enemy tank before stepping back in. That should help loads. Also remember UAVs can be repaired.

 

Assault just give ammo to your engineers. Give ammo to everybody. If you see a house that you suspect are housing enemies, noob tube the windows, walls, etc. to flush them out. Just give ammo out. A lot of Assault guys seem to forget this.

 

Recon...Best advice is to not be a sniper 100 miles away from the objective and padding your K/D. If you do want to be a recon, spam your motion mines intelligently. Throw it near M-coms, flags. Take out tanks with yout C4. Use mortar strikes to take out M-Coms.

 

Most of all, SPOT! SPOT tanks, choppers, etc. SPOT every thing! It will net you points/exp and you're helping the team out. That alone should make you a better BC2 player than 50 percent of the players out their right now.

[Thursday Next]

BF3, Battlefield 3, the Battlefield 3 that is not out yet but is the subject of the current conversation. I'm not at GDC, but I did meet Ray Mears on a flight from Stockholm to Heathrow last Saturday.

 

And you got play it?? You fuckin' bastard!

 

What did you get to try out? MP? Early thoughts? New game-mechanic? Deets, man!

 

I tried a map of MP and an SP demo. I can't really give away details I'm afraid. The mp map is huuuuuuge. The single player looks amazing.

 

Keep your eyes on GDC coverage.

[excaliburps]

BF3, Battlefield 3, the Battlefield 3 that is not out yet but is the subject of the current conversation. I'm not at GDC, but I did meet Ray Mears on a flight from Stockholm to Heathrow last Saturday.

 

And you got play it?? You fuckin' bastard!

 

What did you get to try out? MP? Early thoughts? New game-mechanic? Deets, man!

 

I tried a map of MP and an SP demo. I can't really give away details I'm afraid. The mp map is huuuuuuge. The single player looks amazing.

 

Keep your eyes on GDC coverage.

 

Yeah I will. But it's embargoed. Might badger some of the people in the site who are at GDC. C'mon! PM me! Even a bit! Like what new features you noticed. So the part you played. that's what they're demoing I reckon? PC or consoles? MP looks amazing as well?

[madbassman39]

OK, Bad Company 2 question here. I'm a total noob to the BF series, so I'm trying to learn the ropes of BC2 and I'm finding that the game doesn't tell you a goddamn thing. It just drops you into the game without any kind of instruction whatsoever. Is there a website or a video that explains everything from the ground up (each game mode and what they do, all the intricacies of gameplay such as spotting enemies, etc.)? Any recommendations for totally new peeps like moi?

 

That's one of my main gripes with the game. It's not accessible. Not by a long shot. The game doesn't even teach you how to spot! My advice is to go to Youtube and do a search for the kit you're planning on using.

 

For example, How to play as a Medic, etc.

 

Best thing to do in game? Help your team out. You see that little Back/Select button? Spam it like crazy when you see enemies. They spot them for your teammates. That little triangle on their heads.

 

If you're a medic, dole out med packs every time they cool down. Even if your teammates don't need them. It's a good move for when unexpected fire fights happen. Don't rambo revive. That means reviving someone even though you know someone's shooting at them. Use the LMGs in controlled bursts. The recoil does lessen the longer you hold it but only do it when you're sure to hit something.

 

Engineer use your rpgs, anti tank mines on tanks. If you see a tank taking a flag, hit it to distract it. Always try and hit the sides or behind the tank. It does more damage. Your repair tool can also harm enemy vehicles. Don't forget that. If you're in a tank and you see an enemy tank incoming, use your guns to take out their engineer if they go out. If not, after your tank takes damage, step out repair it and fire off an rpg at the enemy tank before stepping back in. That should help loads. Also remember UAVs can be repaired.

 

Assault just give ammo to your engineers. Give ammo to everybody. If you see a house that you suspect are housing enemies, noob tube the windows, walls, etc. to flush them out. Just give ammo out. A lot of Assault guys seem to forget this.

 

Recon...Best advice is to not be a sniper 100 miles away from the objective and padding your K/D. If you do want to be a recon, spam your motion mines intelligently. Throw it near M-coms, flags. Take out tanks with yout C4. Use mortar strikes to take out M-Coms.

 

Most of all, SPOT! SPOT tanks, choppers, etc. SPOT every thing! It will net you points/exp and you're helping the team out. That alone should make you a better BC2 player than 50 percent of the players out their right now.

 

Thank you soo much for the Recon part. I play Recon strategically, moving in slowly, dropping motion mines, constantly moving, and sniping to give out locations to the assault front at my points. I hate K/D snipers, they do nothing for the team and in the end they have some of the worst scores, but their K/D is 4.00! Recon needs to move a lot, more so then everybody else, when you are not in a bush you are the easiest to spot person on the map with the naked eye. Sniping is so much fun when you spot another sniper far away and long distance head shot them and move to another location.

 

Another piece of advice for medic, never go first. Let the assault or engineer go first, they can kill closer enemies quicker, and they need a medic to sweep out the remaining enemies and revive.

 

I've moved on to hardcore mode because it relies so much more on communication to do well. Spots don't put on heads up, there is no mini map on heads up, so you have to move a lot slower, and when firing happens it is a lot more heart pumping. The problem with hardcore mode is the only way to succeed is to know your class and its strengths. I usually end up in the top 5 spots, and have had my fare share of Ace Pins.

[excaliburps]

@madbassman39

 

Yup. Good point about the Medic.

 

Also, if you're playing Rush and your team doesn't need an Engineer, don't spawn as an Engineer! There's been a couple of games that this happened to me. No vehicles in sight yet teammates kept spawning as an Engineer instead of as a medic or assault that was needed.

 

God, I hate bush wookies that play whose only goal is to pad their K/D and have it show on their sig. Um, buddy, that sig also shows your objective and squad score. I once saw someone who had a K/D of 2.4 and saw his ob/squad score as being very, very low. Yep. Bush wookie alert.

 

Thank god the DICE devs had said they're planning on doing something about that predicament. And also at the people who think every game mode is Deathmatch. Ugh.

[Gigawings]

New BF3 video out:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-XuVqWWOuI

 

YYEEEEEEAAAAAAHHH!