BF3 Beta reviews/impressions

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Kalmah

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Is there even going to be a SP campaign? BF2 didn't have one. BC2 did and that was all I enjoyed out of it.


It is a greyed out button on BattleLog. (campaign) And I'm fairly certain that most of those videos they were releasing over the months were from single player game. Bf2 had single player skirmishes with bots.
 

Jschmuck2

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What is the rationale behind the bolded part? That makes no sense to me.

Is there even going to be a SP campaign? BF2 didn't have one. BC2 did and that was all I enjoyed out of it.

No. There's not going to be anything. No single player. No multi player. The game contains no art assets, no online component or support files. When you open the box, it's empty.

It costs $200 and there's a mandatory, government conducted background check at purchase. Then there's a 15 day waiting period before you can pick it up.

By all accounts, it will be terrible, just like every other game. Perhaps you should take up bird watching.
 

oogabooga

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Jan 14, 2003
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^^^ why the snark comment, BF1942 didn't have a single player either other than playing the maps in historical order against bots. It's a legitimate question I think.

What is the rationale behind the bolded part? That makes no sense to me.

Is there even going to be a SP campaign? BF2 didn't have one. BC2 did and that was all I enjoyed out of it.

Well, I mostly mean that there are some serious bugs present, like taking double damage if you're sprinting and get hit, and not being able to rebind keys. For the key rebind, despite how jaded I am even I find it hard to believe they won't fix that before launch.

Some of their design decisions haven't been inspiring, like not being able to modify settings from the killcam window, and the squad management in game. And Some weapons are hilariously overpowered. UMP is just absurd the DMg/accuracy/lack of recoil, I'm destroying people with it and I'm not that good at shooters.

But nothing is game-breaking bad. Basically is it's a flawed game, but not broken and still fun enough and I think will have enough content/merit to be worth a day one purchase.

Regarding Singleplayer. there is a spot for Single-Player/Co-Op in the top of battle log. They also have this trailer for FaultLine they were releasing earlier this year so I assume they have a singleplayer campaign - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc
 
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pontifex

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^^^ why the snark comment, BF1942 didn't have a single player either other than playing the maps in historical order against bots. It's a legitimate question I think.



Well, I mostly mean that there are some serious bugs present, like taking double damage if you're sprinting and get hit, and not being able to rebind keys. For the key rebind, despite how jaded I am even I find it hard to believe they won't fix that before launch.

Some of their design decisions haven't been inspiring, like not being able to modify settings from the killcam window, and the squad management in game. And Some weapons are hilariously overpowered. UMP is just absurd the DMg/accuracy/lack of recoil, I'm destroying people with it and I'm not that good at shooters.

But nothing is game-breaking bad. Basically is it's a flawed game, but not broken and still fun enough and I think will have enough content/merit to be worth a day one purchase.

Regarding Singleplayer. there is a spot for Single-Player/Co-Op in the top of battle log. They also have this trailer for FaultLine they were releasing earlier this year so I assume they have a singleplayer campaign - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zw8SmsovJc

Jschmuck2 and a few other people always troll my posts, i think they are in love with me or something. Online stalkers, who knows....

Your explanation makes sense.
 

Jschmuck2

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Jschmuck2 and a few other people always troll my posts, i think they are in love with me or something. Online stalkers, who knows....

Your explanation makes sense.

Based on how everyone treats you here, I think it's pretty clear just how in love with you we all are.
 

Ackmed

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Oct 1, 2003
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Speaking of common sense. You have none if you are worried that you won't be able to bind keys in the full version. They have stated already that the code that directs certain keys to certain functions is absent from the beta.

Yes, lets talk about common sense. I said that they released old code, insinuating that newer code will allow you to rebind the mouse buttons. I was merely conveying my frustration with the beta that is put out, to give me an idea if I like the game, and help find bugs is unplayable for me right now. They would be idiotic to release it like it is now, and I dont expect them to do that.

Good try though.

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I'm looking for maps like El Alamein, Gazala, Highway Tampa, etc.

El Alamein is probably my favorite map of all time. Just ahead of Wake Island. I would gladly take this huge and open map. If air doesnt dominate too much.
 
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lsquare

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Ok, I'm going to ask a more specific question here.

Is it possible for an Intel 2400 or AMD equivalent with 1GB Radeon 6850 to achieve a min. of 30 FPS at 1920x1080 with low to medium quality and no AA or AF? This is whether I play in an outdoor or indoor map and with 24 or more players.
 

VulgarDisplay

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Yes, lets talk about common sense. I said that they released old code, insinuating that newer code will allow you to rebind the mouse buttons. I was merely conveying my frustration with the beta that is put out, to give me an idea if I like the game, and help find bugs is unplayable for me right now. They would be idiotic to release it like it is now, and I dont expect them to do that.

Good try though.



El Alamein is probably my favorite map of all time. Just ahead of Wake Island. I would gladly take this huge and open map. If air doesnt dominate too much.

Good try at what? You tried calling someone out for no reason yourself. Good try doing it to me now too.
 

The Green Bean

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Jul 27, 2003
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Caspian borders beta map is up. Too bad it's almost impossible to find decent servers. I got into one and then the game crashed.
 

imaheadcase

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Caspian borders is lots of fun, most of the lag has subsided. The art of war servers seemed to be having problems, but others are smooth as butter finally. Subject to change i'm sure. hehe

I have to say, its so fun. I find myself just watching stuff instead of playing. I was shooting at the water and watching rapids for a bit. heh
 

Ackmed

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Oct 1, 2003
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Good try at what? You tried calling someone out for no reason yourself. Good try doing it to me now too.

Once again, common sense. My first post was simply asking if you could return on Origin. There was no calling out. Then someone replied to be with ignorant remarks. Then you had to join in. Just drop it and move on, you've already dug yourself a hole. You aren't helping the thread at all.

/done

Are Caspian servers up all around, with no more PW business?
 

paperfist

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No. There's not going to be anything. No single player. No multi player. The game contains no art assets, no online component or support files. When you open the box, it's empty.

It costs $200 and there's a mandatory, government conducted background check at purchase. Then there's a 15 day waiting period before you can pick it up.

By all accounts, it will be terrible, just like every other game. Perhaps you should take up bird watching.

Can you clarify if that's the pre-order only version?
 

skipsneeky2

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May 21, 2011
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Caspian Border looks like it can be great but between the extreme lag...glitch's and non stop connection issues....idk funny they put more work into this one and it needs help still.

I find when your killed it will show you who and with what and their rank,then you spawn and it shows it again like your stupid or something kinda annoying.

Back to BC2 i go till the final game is out and patched cause it needs it big time but if the problems are fixed when its released i'm sold it looks beautiful .
 

Nizology

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Oct 13, 2004
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Caspian Border looks like it can be great but between the extreme lag...glitch's and non stop connection issues....idk funny they put more work into this one and it needs help still.

I find when your killed it will show you who and with what and their rank,then you spawn and it shows it again like your stupid or something kinda annoying.

Back to BC2 i go till the final game is out and patched cause it needs it big time but if the problems are fixed when its released i'm sold it looks beautiful .
It's a beta, what'd you expect...
 

skipsneeky2

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May 21, 2011
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It's a beta, what'd you expect...

I know its a beta....figured right off the bat that will be the first response i should have made that $20 bet with the gf...you would have made me $20 sir.

Beta/demo should give a better first impression lets face it not everyone is as tech savy as you and me...there is some stupid people playing this game...and they will see whats up too.

Don't exactly think Ea is only targeting nerds and geeks,if this was on console...it would have as many issues too...

I did said it looks like it could be good...just needs work i would be shocked if it comes out butter smooth in 2 1/2 weeks .
 

Nizology

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I know its a beta....figured right off the bat that will be the first response i should have made that $20 bet with the gf...you would have made me $20 sir.

Beta/demo should give a better first impression lets face it not everyone is as tech savy as you and me...there is some stupid people playing this game...and they will see whats up too.

Don't exactly think Ea is only targeting nerds and geeks,if this was on console...it would have as many issues too...

I did said it looks like it could be good...just needs work i would be shocked if it comes out butter smooth in 2 1/2 weeks .
This build has been running fantastic on my end. Extreme lag? Not here. Sounds like something local.

There are minor glitches that they have stated have already been addressed for the release.(link)
 

skipsneeky2

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May 21, 2011
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This build has been running fantastic on my end. Extreme lag? Not here. Sounds like something local.

There are minor glitches that they have stated have already been addressed for the release.(link)

Lucky for you i do admit i went on one server and it was very smooth...then i got disconnected.

After that the only servers i got on i guess were the reject servers cause they lagged terribly.

One point i toss out a med kit i try and switch to my primary and all that happened was i tossed more and more med kits..and with my luck some lucky enemy saw this and took advantage of the situation LOL.

Got a headache from the low resolution i had to game at no joke but fps even then were good just gave me a physical headache.
 

CottonRabbit

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Is there any way to turn off bloom/fake HDR/post processing? It hurts my eyes on Caspian. Maybe the should have a sunglasses unlock.
 
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