[TheMan]

Yes, they did.

is that a patch for the karkand map pack or a new download?

[Steelyuhas]

is that a patch for the karkand map pack or a new download?

I believe it's a part of the latest patch.

[TheSeks]

Didn't they add a 5 flag version to the consoles?

Yes, but it's still Conquest Assault. So it's still ruined (IMO) because there's no even "rush for the flags from different ends and then battle" like 1943 flipping had. DICE's design decision for Wake here is baffling.

[The Faceless Master]

is it terrible because it's a 3-flag map now, or are there other issues as well?

it's "terrible" because Seks likes the 1943 version, which is baby mode Conquest Head-On instead of Conquest Assault.

[TheMan]

yeah...imma pick this up later today when my daughter is done watching her disney stuff

[XANDER CAGE]

What.

[TheMan]

ok, so i bought the fucking map pack about an hour ago but I cannot access the content. I downloaded that rent a server update, I deleted my cache, but I can't access the maps when I try to pick them from the quick match menu, and I can't join any games using the maps from the server browser. btw, i have the 360 version.

any help would be appreciated.

[sp3000]

Why are you playing 64 players anyway? DICE has gone on record stating NONE of the game modes (even the "tried and true" Conquest) isn't balanced for that many players. :/ PC gamers are hardheaded and wanting so many people more than the maps can take and then whine when it's a cluster fuck. Well, gee, I wonder why!?

The bitter tears of someone who has only played 24 player matches.

All the Karkand maps are designed with 64 players in mind. I would never play them with anything else.

[Anton Sugar]

Wait, when the hell did DICE say that NONE of the game modes are balanced for 64 players? I call BS on that. Pretty sure they referred to a few specific game modes and/or maps.

[TheSeks]

Wait, when the hell did DICE say that NONE of the game modes are balanced for 64 players? I call BS on that. Pretty sure they referred to a few specific game modes and/or maps.

"64 player servers are unsupported. Please don't play them."

They never balanced for 64 players in mind. It was basically a bullet point on their list for PC owners so they wouldn't whine and complain when/if DICE admitted they weren't balancing maps for 64 players.

Besides, all you need to see is the base maps to know DICE never intended for more than 32 players to be in the maps.

[gregor7777]

ok, so i bought the fucking map pack about an hour ago but I cannot access the content. I downloaded that rent a server update, I deleted my cache, but I can't access the maps when I try to pick them from the quick match menu, and I can't join any games using the maps from the server browser. btw, i have the 360 version. any help would be appreciated.

Here's what I did:

1. Purchased the DLC on the Live website
2. It downloaded a 108kb key to the console
3. Put in BF3, and it told me I couldn't access the maps
4. Went to the "Store" or whatever in-game
5. "Purchased" the expansion for 0pts
6. Downloaded a very large update which I assume contains the maps and such
7. then restarted the game and the content was there

[TheSeks]

I mean, it's really apparent 64-players was not on DICE's mind, even with the "Conquest Large" variants they did to "support" that bullet point.

Rush: Totally meant for 32 players and it shows in the base maps. Even then that's questionable with Metro, Bazaar chokepoints.

Deathmatch: Not really meant for more than 16 players, I feel. But no more than 32 players either. Total Chaos on the maps (mostly because of no smart spawn system) and too small to where there's too much "action" at times and you're spawning into a trap of being nearby someone to be killed/to kill them.

Conquest: This is, again, touch and go. But the maps of "Conquest Large" are basically adding 1-4 new flags over the console/Conquest base variants and in some cases (Canals D) they aren't too useful for more than "map movement" for that larger player count.

It's like "hack"ing (as DICE would say, but we all know it isn't) 16 players into Squad Rush and then complaining that it's too chaotic because the map is too small and there is only one objective to focus on. Well, no duh. 16 players wasn't meant to be played on that map and supported. That's my point.

I really feel DICE dropped the ball on 64-players, despite not touching the PC version (yet) simply because I can see the map design doesn't support those in any of the modes with the exception of, again, Conquest which is touch-and-go at best given there's no alt-routes on maps at times.

[I H8 Memes]

That's weird. All of the maps I prefer to play on seem to be fine with 64 players. Maps like Sharqi, Caspian, and Karkand feel like ghost towns at 48 players.

[Anton Sugar]

"64 player servers are unsupported. Please don't play them."

They actually said this?

They never balanced for 64 players in mind. It was basically a bullet point on their list for PC owners so they wouldn't whine and complain when/if DICE admitted they weren't balancing maps for 64 players. Besides, all you need to see is the base maps to know DICE never intended for more than 32 players to be in the maps.

So you're talking about the base maps, and in modes other than Conquest? Because the cap points in the B2K map pack are almost exactly the same as they were in BF2 for 64 players. The base maps you might have more of a point on, especially for maps like Damavand, Metro, and Bazaar, but Caspian, Kharg, Firestorm, and even Canals are absolutely fine with 64 players.

Hate to say it, but you really need to actually PLAY the 64-player maps before you rant against whiny PC players and how the maps you've (technically) never played are imbalanced.

[The Faceless Master]

pretty sure that comment was for modes other than Conquest 64...

[Skeyser]

Outside of metro and bazaar, conquest 64 is great. Most of the maps feels empty at 32 or less.

Rush and TDM are just ridiculous at 64, though.

[SirButterstick]

I mean, it's really apparent 64-players was not on DICE's mind, even with the "Conquest Large" variants they did to "support" that bullet point. Rush: Totally meant for 32 players and it shows in the base maps. Even then that's questionable with Metro, Bazaar chokepoints. Deathmatch: Not really meant for more than 16 players, I feel. But no more than 32 players either. Total Chaos on the maps (mostly because of no smart spawn system) and too small to where there's too much "action" at times and you're spawning into a trap of being nearby someone to be killed/to kill them. Conquest: This is, again, touch and go. But the maps of "Conquest Large" are basically adding 1-4 new flags over the console/Conquest base variants and in some cases (Canals D) they aren't too useful for more than "map movement" for that larger player count. It's like "hack"ing (as DICE would say, but we all know it isn't) 16 players into Squad Rush and then complaining that it's too chaotic because the map is too small and there is only one objective to focus on. Well, no duh. 16 players wasn't meant to be played on that map and supported. That's my point. I really feel DICE dropped the ball on 64-players, despite not touching the PC version (yet) simply because I can see the map design doesn't support those in any of the modes with the exception of, again, Conquest which is touch-and-go at best given there's no alt-routes on maps at times.

lol consoles

[shouts]

Outside of metro and bazaar, conquest 64 is great. Most of the maps feels empty at 32 or less. Rush and TDM are just ridiculous at 64, though.

Agree, when you've played a couple of games with full 64 players and then suddenly there is much less action and enemy encounters. You look at the scoreboard and see that it's 25 v 25 instad of 32 v 32. Just that small of a difference seems to make a big impact on the battlefield.

[MrBig]

I've only played 24p games on 360 so far, but I'm certainly getting BF3 when I build my new pc. Rush feels overcrowded with even that many; I don't see how it would work with more. BC1/2 didn't have 64 player rush and it was always filled with constant action on 32p servers when I got it for pc.

Conquest however; BF3 has bigger maps than BC2, and engagements feel a bit more sparse. Watching videos of a 64p game on Oman, kharg, and all the other greats looks amazing fun and makes the battlefield look alive relative to 24p console servers.

[Nemesis121]

Once again Dice/EA sucks...Origin is messed up, I can play but can't access my stats, I am level zero and can't do shit in load out....sheeeeesh I might go back to Black Ops if they keep fucking up like this...

[Mr Sandman]

pretty sure that comment was for modes other than Conquest 64...

Which is what 90% of people play anyway.

Yes Rush is supposed to be on 32 player servers, TheSeks. TDM sucks 1 - 64 players, doesn't matter.

I like how all these extra buildings/locations that CQ64 uses were supposedly created for Conquest's background scenery (Antenna on Caspian, construction on Firestorm, etc). lol

[Red Blaster]

I really feel DICE dropped the ball on 64-players, despite not touching the PC version (yet) simply because I can see the map design doesn't support those in any of the modes with the exception of, again, Conquest which is touch-and-go at best given there's no alt-routes on maps at times.

what the fuck am I reading

[zychi]

Anyone have a recommendation for a keyboard that's under $50 to use? My Razr mechanical crapped out on me, and now I'm using this generic Acer keyboard that barely has the buttons sticking out.

[The Faceless Master]

Anyone have a recommendation for a keyboard that's under $50 to use? My Razr mechanical crapped out on me, and now I'm using this generic Acer keyboard that barely has the buttons sticking out.

what kind of keyboard? mechanical again right?

[zychi]

Any that would work well with BF3 and other shooters.

[sn1pes]

Anyone have a recommendation for a keyboard that's under $50 to use? My Razr mechanical crapped out on me, and now I'm using this generic Acer keyboard that barely has the buttons sticking out.

I'd like to hear the answers to this as well.

[SirButterstick]

I have my new super-Battlefield 3 system coming in two days. i7 with 2 580s SLI. I passed on getting a 680 as I have a 580 already in my old rig. Can't wait to see how good this plays, as I played on medium settings on my old machine.

[sn1pes]

I have my new super-Battlefield 3 system coming in two days. i7 with 2 580s SLI. I passed on getting a 680 as I have a 580 already in my old rig. Can't wait to see how good this plays, as I played on medium settings on my old machine.

You only ran medium on a 580? Older CPU or something? I run almost full ultra on my 2.5gb 570 with 2500k.

[SirButterstick]

You only ran medium on a 580? Older CPU or something? I run almost full ultra on my 2.5gb 570 with 2500k.

Yeah it was a Phenmon2 x4 970 . . . I was noticng a lot of lag on High.

[Tawpgun]

Mmmm Remember when the AT Mounted Launchers were effectice in Bad Company? Good times...

[The Faceless Master]

Mmmm Remember when the AT Mounted Launchers were effectice in Bad Company? Good times...

hahaha my party was just talking about that last night... how the stationary launchers sucked and how they were good in bad company and how they had a variety.. stationary machine guns, grenade launchers, etc...

[U2NUMB]

So from the EA Q4 results they have this line

"Battlefield 3 players are still deeply engaged — 6.3 million MAUs in March. New content downloads available in May and June."

So is this a hint that PS3 users will get the DLC last week of may or is this talking about something else?

[ParityBit]

I just built my new machine and am pondering getting BF3. Where is the best place to get a digital download? For a decent price also (US). I hear Origin sucks, I could try Amazon but that's 50 bucks right now.

Thanks!

[Nabs]

I just built my new machine and am pondering getting BF3. Where is the best place to get a digital download? For a decent price also (US). I hear Origin sucks, I could try Amazon but that's 50 bucks right now. Thanks!

Are you in a rush to pick it up? If not I'd recommend waiting for a deal.

[ParityBit]

Are you in a rush to pick it up? If not I'd recommend waiting for a deal.

Not terribly. I was going to play this weekend while I wait for D3 is all. How often does it go on sale?

[Kibbles]

Hey I'll be joining the Master Race soon, was just wondering if there are any deals on the Limited Edition for PC out there. I see it's still $60 on Origin. :S

[ParityBit]

Hey I'll be joining the Master Race soon, was just wondering if there are any deals on the Limited Edition for PC out there. I see it's still $60 on Origin. :S

I am looking for some sorta deal also. I saw $50 on Amazon. Are there different versions too?

Is this legit? http://play-sc.com/Battlefield-3-PC-...d-Origin2.html

[The Faceless Master]

I am looking for some sorta deal also. I saw $50 on Amazon. Are there different versions too? Is this legit? http://play-sc.com/Battlefield-3-PC-...d-Origin2.html

looks like a legit russian key and you have to manually change the language to english in the windows registry

[ParityBit]

looks like a legit russian key and you have to manually change the language to english in the windows registry

Ah. Ok well I think I will just stick to US companies!

[Bl4ckSunsh1n3]

Rumor has it that there is a premium service coming to BF3


http://battlefieldo.com/threads/new-...-weekend.5418/

Some notable things form the article...

We've got some exclusive (unofficial, but from a very reliable source) news and some new dates for you all. It looks like EA/DICE is rolling out a premium content service, and are also planning to drop 5th expansion after their previously announced End Game DLC. In addition, there will be a DOUBLE XP WEEKEND this weekend, May 12th - 14th!

Battlefield™ Premium will land you a number of content drops with unique in-game items not available anywhere else. First out is the one-of-a-kind Premium knife and black dog tag, plus a set of soldier camos, weapon camos, dog tags and Assignments that will make sure you stand out and get more personalization options.

[Anton Sugar]

Glad it's just aesthetic stuff. Still, I love that shit like "weapon skins" require payment trolololol

[sn1pes]

Rumor has it that there is a premium service coming to BF3 http://battlefieldo.com/threads/new-...-weekend.5418/ Some notable things form the article...

Made a new thread about this for you: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473815

[Gui_PT]

Double xp weekend, eh?

[redhot_]

Have these Battlefield skits been posted?

http://www.youtube.com/show/battlefieldfriends

Gave me a good laugh.

[Donos]

PC players: Apologies for delay in your 2XP event. To give you a full weekend as planned, we're rescheduling this for May 26-27

Fuck that -_- , had the whole day free for some double XP goodness.

[Tawpgun]

hahaha my party was just talking about that last night... how the stationary launchers sucked and how they were good in bad company and how they had a variety.. stationary machine guns, grenade launchers, etc...

Even the stationary machine guns were better in BC. I don't use any stationary shit in BF3.

[Nemesis121]

hahahahahahahaha Dice/EA fail again....

[Kibbles]

Is there a GAF favorite FXAA injector for this game?
[edit] Nvm forgot about that SMAA which is supposedly a lot better than FXAA :o

[vaelic]

Double xp weekend, eh?

postponed 2 weeks for PC

[Donos]

Well second time i have a monster round and the damn server disconnects me.... killed 8 people in short succession at Fuel Station (E) on Caspian and somewhere on the map 2 tanks sucked my mines + kills at this moment - 2 seconds after this freeze and disconnect. 38:14 and still 300 tickets left so this would have been atleast >10000 points round :(
Wanted to rage hard but my gf was lying in my bed so i only made a silent vadernoooooo with hands in the sky.

Glad you can hit jets again.
Is there a ETA for the Vehicle/big map DLC? Or