Agreed. I am definitely a graphics aficionado, but BC2 is great even on low.
I play bc2 with low settings anyway. It's all about the gameplay.
When I saw the pics and texture scaling this is what I immediately thought. And even if not, they may not have put the higher res textures in this build. However from the video I saw from E3, everything looked significantly better.
Question: What is the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
Answer: It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible.
Q: Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition?
A: No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date.
Q: Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
A: The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date.
Q: What if I don't have an EA account?
A: If you need to create an EA account, please sign up via the EA Profile Page.
Q: Do I need to know anything about the Alpha Trial on the Windows PC before I start?
A: Yes, you'll need to download and install Origin so you can redeem your code, and download the client. Do this first! It'll save you time later, and you'll be able to experience the action that much faster! To learn more about Origin, visit About Origin.
Q: What are the minimum hardware recommendations for the Alpha Trial?
A: RECOMMENDED WINDOWS PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OS: Windows 7 or Vista (SP1)
Installed: Origin
CPU: Quadcore @ 2.0 GHz or faster
RAM: 4GB or more
Hard Drive: 7.25 GB free disk space
Video: 256 MB or greater
DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card with latest drivers (AMD 11.5 or later, nVidia 275.33 or later)
Sound: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card
Internet: broadband connection
Note that these do not necessarily represent the requirements for the final game.
Q: Are the specs I have seen on the internet the official recommended Windows PC specs for Battlefield 3?
A: We have not announced our recommended or minimum specs so anything at this point is speculation. If you have been invited to the Windows PC version of the Alpha, the recommended specs for this particular test, and thus not reflective of the final version of the game.
Q: How do I launch the Alpha Trial?
A: You can either launch the game from Origin, which will take you to the Battlelog, or you can go directly to the Battlelog site. If this is your first visit to the Battlelog portal, definitely install the prompted plug-in, as it's required for this testing phase.
Q: Why can't I log in to my account? Am I using the correct EA account?
A: If you think you have multiple accounts and need assistance in locating the proper one or you've forgotten your username and/or password, contact us and we'll get you fixed up right away. We can also unify your different EA personas in one account as long as you can validate that you are, in fact, you.
Q: How do I link my old EA account to my new EA account?
A: Electronic Arts has updated its account management system. This new system will help you keep track of your EA accounts and will improve the management of your accounts. "Old" accounts can include Battlefield 2, 1942, and 2142. If you haven't touched your old EA accounts in a while, there's no better time to get everything on the new system.
To link your "old" EA account to your new EA account, perform the steps listed below:
Go to https://profile.ea.com/login.do
Click the Learn More button at the bottom of the screen.
Enter your classic screen name and password in the Upgrade your account section.
You will be brought to a list of names related to the e-mail address associated with each screen name.
Enter the required information and agree to the Terms of Service.
Once you agree, your chosen screen names will be upgraded to EA's new account system.
If you still encounter resistance, please contact EA Customer Support.
Q: Where can I go to discuss the game with other Alpha participants?
A: Once you've redeemed your Alpha code, you can visit the Battlelog to share your experiences, and trade strategies and tactics with like-minded players. You can also fill out survey questions to help us improve the Battlefield 3 experience.
Q: Do I need to know anything about the Alpha Trial on the Windows PC before I start?
A: Yes, you'll need to download and install Origin so you can redeem your code, and download the client. Do this first! It'll save you time later, and you'll be able to experience the action that much faster! To learn more about Origin, visit About Origin.
Today twitter erupted with many users who have been lucky enough to be selected for the Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial. If you search on twitter for bf3 alpha you can see it for yourself. It looks as though DICE is getting ready for public beta and are conducting a very limited test of Operation Metro. The good news out of this is that the spec for the alpha version have been released via the Official Battlefield 3 Alpha FAQ. At this point, we arent exactly sure what criteria the invites have gone out but already a few Keys have been surfacing on twitter. Keep your eyes peeled. In addition, a Battlefield 3 Alpha portal has already surfaced as a sub domain to battlefield.com We will keep you updated as we get more information on the Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial.
A: RECOMMENDED WINDOWS PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
--OS: Windows 7 or Vista (SP1)
--Installed: Origin
--CPU: Quadcore @ 2.0 GHz or faster
--RAM: 4GB or more
--Hard Drive: 7.25 GB free disk space
--Video: 256 MB or greater
--DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card with latest drivers (AMD 11.5 or later, nVidia 275.33 or later)
--Sound: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card
--Internet: broadband connection
Ugh! I sure as hell hope that won't be the case when the game is released come October.
Jippo, Join Date: Aug 2009, Reputation: 9, Posts: 210
I, and a bunch of other owners of MoH:LE received this email today that had an attachment saying my spot in the BF3 beta is reserved and that they'll email me when the beta is available to me. Fellow owners of MoH:LE, check your emails!
Pic: Here
Also to prove I'm not bluffing, check out the thread at the EA forums
Welcome to the third installment of the Battleblog, a blog series taking you all the way to the launch of Battlefield 3 on October 25th! In this blog series, you’ll learn more about every aspect of our biggest shooter ever. This time out is a look at Battlelog with Producer Fredrik Loving.
Never go into battle alone again thanks to the powerful new community features of Battlelog, Battlefield 3’s unique no-cost social network. “We want to make Battlefield 3 a more social gaming experience and it all starts with Battlelog,” says Fredrik Loving, Battlelog Producer at DICE. “We are changing how you communicate, play, compete and share content with their friends, extending the in-game experience to be accessible from your home computer, on your handheld devices while commuting, or wherever you may be." And that’s what DICE set out to do.
With Battlelog, players will be able to build a network of friends, communicate with other gamers, and compare their Battlefield stats with friends and foes alike. It brings all of the social aspects of Battlefield into a single location, allowing you to coordinate any action at the push of a button and get into the game as easily as possible. What’s the cost for Battlelog? Nothing. It’s absolutely free.
Included in Battlelog is the Battlefeed, your entry point to this new program. The Battlefeed is your main window into Battlelog, showing current events around your network in real-time, giving you a live snapshot of what those in your network are doing in the world of Battlefield. “The feed will encourage people to play even more,” explains Loving. “They will see their friends ranking up, receiving awards they don’t have yet, or getting the new cool guns they have been missing. It will increase the competitive edge. Everything you do on the battlefield is shared amongst your friends.”
You’ll be able to see when a friend unlocks a particularly difficult achievement and offer them kudos. Another pal just joined a multiplayer Rush match in Operation Métro and is looking for some help – now you know, so you can quickly jump in and give them a hand. If someone just nabbed your dog tag in multiplayer, they can shoot you a quick note to say thanks (or, more likely, use those newly anointed bragging rights). It’s all here in the real-time feed for you to share, comment and like.
With a game as highly-competitive as Battlefield, it only makes sense to have a nicely detailed stat-tracking system. With that in mind, we’ve incorporated a fully-featured soldier progression section, bringing full stats tracking for every shot fired and every action performed in your Battlefield career. “Battlefield players love their statistics,” says Loving. “Now we will give them everything that they want while adding a social layer on top of that.”
Do you want to know what your next unlock is and what you need to do to unlock it? Are you curious about how your skills compare to your friends? Do you simply want to track your multiplayer progress? It’s all here, all the time. Every match you’ve played is accounted for, with all of your stats represented in full detail, and so much more! Be sure to stay tuned – we’ll be unveiling the full suite of features found in Battlelog at a later date.
Stay tuned for BF3 Battleblog #4 soon.
NEW Battlefield 3 Alpha GAMEPLAY - LEAKED!!!
Knifing/destruction
Watch it soon, before it gets pulled!
I've played the Alpha now for about an hour. So far nothing to impressive. Feels and plays like BC2, but to me the graphics look worse and you can tell its not optimized yet because it was kinda choppy on my system which is pretty fast. But I know its an alpha so we'll see, I'm buying the game no matter what anyway..
The only thing that's wrong with BC2's "feel" is the fact that you are more often shooting at triangles of players you can't see than players you can, and the tapfire sniping with non-sniper rifles is bad. And the small maps don't help but that should be solved in BF3. I could think of more criticisms for BC2 but for the "feel" specifically, those are the issues relevant.
Apart from those things, the "feel" of BC2 isn't so bad.