Battlefield 3 -- Now with *less* suppression!

TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
Really? That is an awful, awful idea. When does the beta start? I need a new machine. I want this game to look AWESOME.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Open beta is September. I have no idea what the deal outside of that. I hope that those of us that got invited already get priority for the closed beta as well :D

And yes. It's not good, but I can live with it.
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 6953 Days
Or have bought Medal of Honor Limited Edition considering that came with BF3 beta invite (which I got an email for).
But, that doesnt mean you are in, just mean those that those who bought it gets higher priority on DICE's list of the September beta to be in.

Now I dont know if its for PS3 or PC (I bought it on PS3 so I am guessing its on that).

One thing I tested on the Alpha is the 360 controller, it works great and is native (thank god) except one thing, left analog is very screwed when you move it and try to aim. It goes all over the place even with the slightest move.
Wish there was a way to fix that, but isnt.

I didnt expect to enjoy this game, but its more fun now IMO, probably because its in a city with houses and all, and not like BC2 were its all hills, jungles...etc. so I like that.

PS. Love the near end match music, you can hear the famous BF theme remixed with the trailer cue, pretty neat.
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TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
Game seems to work better when I join a server from the list rather than matchmaking. Played a lot now and I absolutely love it. The sound as always in battlefield is fucking incredible. Really adds so much to the atmosphere and builds up the tension massively. Cannot wait for the full release. Also I am blown away by how good the game looks on low settings.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Oh, I hadn't even tried match making. I'm not thrilled with the mode or map, at all. There are several other design decisions that really rub me the wrong way too.

Ultimately, saying all of this "true sequel" crap and then releasing a BC2 map is a kick in the nuts. Choke points, camping, and a single vehicle (with regenerating health, lol).. it feels a lot more like some hybrid of MoH and BC2 than any core Battlefield game I have played. I still think with the proper feedback they can have one of the best military shooters ever, but they better listen to the people they claimed they were making this game for. People are giving them great feedback. Now lets see what they do with it. I'm not going to detail any complaints since there is an NDA, but the game needs a lot of work before it's really "Battlefield 3." How about giving us a fucking conquest map in the beta?
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Posted by TheBeagle
Also I am blown away by how good the game looks on low settings.
That's because this "real PC game" has virtually no settings. Hopefully that's just an alpha thing. The biggest hit you take on low is to shadows.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Holy shit G3.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Currently in love with scope-free sniper rifles. No need to unlock a red dot or acog for quick scope madness.
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TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
I'm doing the most damage with the m16. Really loving this game so much. Upset that it ends tomorrow.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Posted by TheBeagle
Upset that it ends tomorrow.
I know. It's fucking cruel. You know what else is cruel? I have work to do today. Fuck.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
You know what's amazing? How the music slowly ramps up at the end of a round. It gets me pumped.
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TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
I thought you hated music in multiplayer games? I'm sure you said that about COD at one point :p
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 6953 Days
Posted by TheBeagle
I thought you hated music in multiplayer games? I'm sure you said that about COD at one point :p
But its Battlefield, gets a free pass :P (j/k)

I remember he said he didnt like it during the entire gameplay.
The music in the beginning of the match and a few seconds before end of it is not an issue for him, I think.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Posted by TheBeagle
I thought you hated music in multiplayer games? I'm sure you said that about COD at one point :p
Yeah, I guess Sath has it right. I don't like listening to music when I'm playing most of the time either, but I'll make an exception from time to time. It's just distracting. Call of Duty and CS put a bigger emphasis on hearing your opponents too. In S&D, especially without a radar, it's incredibly important to look with your ears. That said I still like to throw on some music from time to time when I'm just dicking around.

And the way it ramps up at the end is really cool. It's way better than that annoying horn from Bad Company 2 :D

Battlefield hardly gets a free pass. I've been just as critical in my impressions of Bad Company 2 and now Battlefield 3 as I am of Call of Duty. Call of Duty just isn't a relevant to me anymore anyway.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Working right now.. hopefully they don't pull the plug before I get to go back. Does anyone know exactly when this ends?
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Deadline met. Back to the Battlefield!
Posted by TheBeagle
I'm doing the most damage with the m16. Really loving this game so much. Upset that it ends tomorrow.
All of the base weapons are really good. I'm loving both versions of the AK-47, the MK11 and SVD minus the scope, the M4, and the M16! I haven't played much support, but I did rip through a bunch of people with the RPK when I did.

That said, the G3 is probably my favorite gun in the beta, if not for the sound alone. HOLY SHIT. It sounds so brutal.. especially indoors!
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Tinks
Tinks
Since 7016 Days
You're killing me Grift

YOUTUBE, record that shiiiiiiit
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
I miss BF3 :(
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TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
Is she gone? :(
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Seems so. B.log just won't load this morning.

I'm sorta concerned about claymores in BF3. They weren't too bad in BF2 though, so we'll see how that works out in practice. They're among my least favorite items in any first person shooter. AT Mines are fine.. but the set it and forget it kills against infantry are nonsense. I still want a quick kill function on the knife too.

And did anyone notice that they swapped the weapon binds from what they were in BC2--which was already different than BF2. Jeez confuse me more! And how about any observations about how the gameplay works? Did anyone notice that if you held the knife hotkey that it equiped it instead? That's sorta handy.. Oh.. and if you jump early over many surfaces, you can avoid the vault animation and still clear the object/wall whatever. It feels much faster.
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TheBeagle
TheBeagle
Since 6692 Days
Yeah I noticed that jumping earlier avoided that. I wonder what the actual difference in speed is. I tried to play BC2 after this and just couldn't enjoy it. I really can't wait for this game. I know I'm going to have even more fun when it comes out because I will be playing with a group of friends.
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GriftGFX
Since 7086 Days
Posted by TheBeagle
I tried to play BC2 after this and just couldn't enjoy it. I really can't wait for this game.
Yup. It's pretty much ruined for me. I think Red Orchestra 2 could also be epic, and in a lot of ways, is a more traditional hardcore PC game.. so I'm psyched for that too. Should hold me over, at least.
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I miss the alpha :(
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