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Bart*Simpson

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But on the other hand....Hardline should never have been given the BF title. Im with ya on that one, they lost me there.

I'm uncomfortable with Hardline. Oddly, I don't mind playing soldiers on opposing sides because you have two sides firing at people who are just like them.

But in Hardline you're supposed to kill cops?

It just doesn't feel right to me.

At least in GTA you could shoot a cop but then you paid a price for it. In Hardline you score points.

Yeah, no thanks. :\
 

looper

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I use a Sennheiser headset for BF4. I'm having an issue setting up communication w/ squad-mates.

I have 'push to talk' bound to a keyboard key. However, when I push and hold it down to talk, a small chatbox screen appears and the letter I hold down to talk gets typed over and over. Then, I have to hit the 'ESC' key to get rid of that chat box on-screen after I finish talking.

What settings do I have to change to correct this somehow?
 
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darkewaffle

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Sounds like your PTT key is bound to the same thing as either one of the chat inputs (which are like... JKL?) or the console (which is defaulted to Tilde I think). Basically just look through the controls/keybinds options of BF4 and unbind your PTT key from whatever BF4 is trying to do with it.
 

Phoenix86

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Sounds like your PTT key is bound to the same thing as either one of the chat inputs (which are like... JKL?) or the console (which is defaulted to Tilde I think). Basically just look through the controls/keybinds options of BF4 and unbind your PTT key from whatever BF4 is trying to do with it.

Correct, sounds like he bound PTT to it.
 

Bart*Simpson

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I use a Sennheiser headset for BF4. I'm having an issue setting up communication w/ squad-mates.

I have 'push to talk' bound to a keyboard key. However, when I push and hold it down to talk, a small chatbox screen appears and the letter I hold down to talk gets typed over and over. Then, I have to hit the 'ESC' key to get rid of that chat box on-screen after I finish talking.

What settings do I have to change to correct this somehow?

My advice is to buy this mouse

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...gclid=CMT47ebmkMgCFQhsfgodcsIJuQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

And then set your PTT button as one of the extra buttons on the left side of the mouse. I've been using this exact mouse for about six weeks now and I use the forwardmost left-side button for controlling PTT on Ventrilo and it's MUCH better than using a keyboard button!

The mouse is also surprisingly comfortable and VERY responsive!
 

looper

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My advice is to buy this mouse

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...gclid=CMT47ebmkMgCFQhsfgodcsIJuQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

And then set your PTT button as one of the extra buttons on the left side of the mouse. I've been using this exact mouse for about six weeks now and I use the forwardmost left-side button for controlling PTT on Ventrilo and it's MUCH better than using a keyboard button!
The mouse is also surprisingly comfortable and VERY responsive!

Thx, but I love the 'DeathAdder'...
 

looper

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Sounds like your PTT key is bound to the same thing as either one of the chat inputs (which are like... JKL?) or the console (which is defaulted to Tilde I think). Basically just look through the controls/keybinds options of BF4 and unbind your PTT key from whatever BF4 is trying to do with it.

No, my PTT is bound to 'F'.....
 

MBrown

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Is there a work around for the DX error crash with windows 10? I've reinstalled Windows 10 and BF4 and drivers and still have this problem. I let the game sit for a while to see patches or driver updates may have fixed the problem but its still there.
 

moonbogg

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I get the DX crashes once in a while. Most often after a match is finished, but sometimes during a game. Also, I won't touch Hardline. I knew I wouldn't touch the game the moment they announced their cops and robbers crap. I am still not tempted to try it. Give me BF5: Armageddon!
 

looper

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I get the DX crashes once in a while. Most often after a match is finished, but sometimes during a game. Also, I won't touch Hardline. I knew I wouldn't touch the game the moment they announced their cops and robbers crap. I am still not tempted to try it. Give me BF5: Armageddon!

I get no crashes w/ Win7 64 bit.... will stay w/ it until forced to go Win10 within the year, unfortunately... so that it's a free upgrade.
 

DeadFred

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Is there a work around for the DX error crash with windows 10? I've reinstalled Windows 10 and BF4 and drivers and still have this problem. I let the game sit for a while to see patches or driver updates may have fixed the problem but its still there.

Hmm, I was just getting ready to move to Windows 10, guess Ill hold off till that issue gets fixed. Thanks for letting me know.
 

skipsneeky2

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Crazy as it sounds,a rig i sold some time ago with a i5 2500 and a gtx770 ended up back on my desk for free.I sold it to a buddy of mine who sold it to another guy who enjoyed his PS4 and gaming lap top more so it ended up sitting in a closet till he just gave it to me.:biggrin:

About 40 mins from having BF4 installed,not sure if there if the DLC is even active anymore?I know its pretty much dead on BF3 and honestly not sure if its worth the time and space to put DLC on?
 

DeadFred

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Two are having crashes and two are not, so it sounds like its a hit or miss problem. I guess the only way to find out in my case is to try it and see. Ive been running on this Windows 7 install for a long time now, so a clean install would probably be a good idea for me. Ive read that you have to do an in place upgrade with Windows 10 before you can clean install it, is that correct?
 

Phoenix86

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Two are having crashes and two are not, so it sounds like its a hit or miss problem. I guess the only way to find out in my case is to try it and see. Ive been running on this Windows 7 install for a long time now, so a clean install would probably be a good idea for me. Ive read that you have to do an in place upgrade with Windows 10 before you can clean install it, is that correct?
It's almost certainly a driver issue, sound/video. I'm running most current nvidia driver, onboard sound. I'd guess SLI.

You can do a clean install, iirc you can download the media but it's not necessary. I read so many reports of the in-place install working I went with it. Very smooth process and only had to load one driver (it was already in the system folder).

I'd highly recommend it.

edit: but I'd look into the nvidia SLI + W10.
 

Phoenix86

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The fall patch and new Operation Outbreak map is out, and I like it. Go to the Origin store to get it for free.

Huge list of patch notes here; lots of tweaks, buffs and nerfs. https://eaassets-a.akamaihd.net/dic...ssets/patch_notes/Patchnotes_FallPatch_EN.pdf

I played a couple rounds, think I like it so far.

So many patch changes it needed to be in PDF form, lol. Basically a bunch of small vehicle buffs and tweaks to make different setups more viable, good stuff.
 

looper

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Well, I'd be lying if I said I was happy...

We have a platoon and fly a lot on the attack choppers.... great pilot (as 'support' class to put ammo box on chopper), at least 2 Eng's, one w/ Stinger, other w/ Javelin.... We would kick ass...........

But, no more stinger/javelin on choppers? OMG...........

I still love the game, but stop the vehicles now 'spinning' on the mini-map...lol.

Have to get up the courage to try doing Win 10 upgrade over Win 7.............. "The horror, the horror..." It was FUBAR the first time I tried it last week.
 

looper

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What did they change about stingers/javs on the choppers?

No more Stingers/Javelins on the choppers..... major bummer for those who like to play that way. (moi)

So, possible implications...
* tanks will have less to fear from the air
* players who liked to be Eng on CH w/ stinger, repair tool, and Saiga will not fly
as often (like me)
* will see more players as infantry/Eng's w/Javelins to kill tanks

Anyone see other new scenarios developing from these changes?
 
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looper

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I played a couple rounds, think I like it so far.

So many patch changes it needed to be in PDF form, lol. Basically a bunch of small vehicle buffs and tweaks to make different setups more viable, good stuff.

IMO, removing stingers/javelins from the choppers is a HUGE change... (I'm depressed)...
 
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