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Izayoi said:
So hold on. I was in Alpha but I never got an email about a free game. Should I contact customer support?
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Did they send a key to your email or did you get one through someone else that got 1?
 
man more and more I'm just losing interest it is seeming to be to much of a competitor for that other shooter from Activision instead of being Battlefield 3.

Can someone give me some hope in what makes this a BF3 instead of just a military shooter.

I cannot shake this negative feeling.
 
It's a banner day for EA. A bunch of pre-orders for BF3, and all they had to do was give away some of their games for free.

zugzug said:
man more and more I'm just losing interest it is seeming to be to much of a competitor for that other shooter from Activision instead of being Battlefield 3.

Can someone give me some hope in what makes this a BF3 instead of just a military shooter.

I cannot shake this negative feeling.
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64 players, big maps, tons of vehicles, etc.
 
zugzug said:
man more and more I'm just losing interest it is seeming to be to much of a competitor for that other shooter from Activision instead of being Battlefield 3.

Can someone give me some hope in what makes this a BF3 instead of just a military shooter.

I cannot shake this negative feeling.
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It's Battlefield! It plays like Battlefield! It promotes teamwork, and is fun!
 
I'm surprised they aren't trying to breathe life into their "Gun Club" concept again through Battlefield 3. While they still have time, I would have expected them to incorporate some challenges to unlock. That Gun Club thing died real fast ...
 
Still trying to decide if now is ok to build my pc for this game or if I should wait till closer to release. I'm doing the $1,500 build and am thinking it won't make much of a difference to wait, and am getting antsy to start buying parts.
 
Jtrizzy said:
Still trying to decide if now is ok to build my pc for this game or if I should wait till closer to release. I'm doing the $1,500 build and am thinking it won't make much of a difference to wait, and am getting antsy to start buying parts.
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I understand the urge but the smart thing would be to wait until beta at least to better pick your parts.
 
Sethos said:
I'm surprised they aren't trying to breathe life into their "Gun Club" concept again through Battlefield 3. While they still have time, I would have expected them to incorporate some challenges to unlock. That Gun Club thing died real fast ...
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I'm not surprised considering this is EA we're talking about.
 
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Battlefield 3 Beta: New details, Alpha Trial testers given priority

EA and Dice may have just finished up their Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial run with a select number of PC gamers, but they still have much to prepare before the game sees release this October on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Those who participated in the Alpha Trail should soon be getting emails from EA thanking them for their contribution during the trial and helping prepare the servers for the full release. As a thank you, EA will be giving Alpha Testers priority access to the Battlefield 3 open beta that launches this September.

The full email reads:

We just wanted to update you on our progress with Battlefield 3. We just completed the Alpha Trial and it was a resounding success. We were able to perform a number of server-related tests, including load testing our back end. As a result of everyone’s feedback, we’re making a ton of exciting changes to the game. You’ll get to check out our progress for yourself in the Open Beta coming this fall, and you will have priority access.

Those that bought Medal of Honor will also be given access to the beta later this year. How much of a priority Alpha Trial testers will be given remains to be seen, but it’s a nice way to say thanks.

It isn't clear whether all Alpha Trial participants will be given priority access or just select users. Thus far it seems EA is only sending out the beta email to select users.
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Nekrono said:
I understand the urge but the smart thing would be to wait until beta at least to better pick your parts.
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Couldn't I just go ahead and do the 580/2500k build though and add another 580 if really neccesary? Or is there potential for new cards to come out from nvidia?
 
Sethos said:
Ha, probably means everyone in the alpha also gets the 48h early access.
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So my MoH Limited Edition is now useless or what the fuck is this shit?
 
Nekrono said:
I understand the urge but the smart thing would be to wait until beta at least to better pick your parts.
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Say my aim to build was for Feb/Mar 2012. You think an i5-2500k + 580 would still be the way to go or would new better stuff be out by then?
 
So glad I didn't give away my key even though I couldn't get maximum use of it (played ony my weaker laptop rather than my desktop).
 
zugzug said:
man more and more I'm just losing interest it is seeming to be to much of a competitor for that other shooter from Activision instead of being Battlefield 3.

Can someone give me some hope in what makes this a BF3 instead of just a military shooter.

I cannot shake this negative feeling.
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It's BF3
There
 
this has worked out well for me because i was not a chump who bought MOH/pre-ordered BF3 just to get access to a beta.

heh heh heh, llivin' the dream.
 
Jtrizzy said:
Couldn't I just go ahead and do the 580/2500k build though and add another 580 if really neccesary? Or is there potential for new cards to come out from nvidia?
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Spinning Plates said:
Say my aim to build was for Feb/Mar 2012. You think an i5-2500k + 580 would still be the way to go or would new better stuff be out by then?
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I think you guys are gonna be just fine with a 2500k/580 combo, I'm running a 2500k and a 6950 and I was getting 45-60 FPS at 1080p in the alpha, I think the game definitely run better during beta/release.

But the again if the reason for your upgrade is BF3 then it would we wiser to wait till beta at least before you upgrade, but your choices already seem just fine and more than capable for the game.
 
Just saw that email for a free game for being in alpha and pre-order off Origin? Not going to lie this is what they needed to get me to want it from Origin, but before I dip in I have one question:

Does Origin bill me for pre-orders on my credit card NOW or later when the game will be released?
 
zlatko said:
Just saw that email for a free game for being in alpha and pre-order off Origin? Not going to lie this is what they needed to get me to want it from Origin, but before I dip in I have one question:

Does Origin bill me for pre-orders on my credit card NOW or later when the game will be released?
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That's what i want to know too.
 
zlatko said:
I looked it up and apparently they charge you the full $59.99 a day after you order... fuck that. :/
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Isn't that how it usually is for digital pre-orders anyways? I remember the first game I pre-ordered on Steam was the Orange Box because they were offering beta access and they charged me that same day.
 
xx: I was wondering: do you also get a 20% off discount count, when it's your birthday, and you don't live in the US?
xx: I just read on a forum someone received it
xx: my birthday was Juli 31st
xx: can give my account details if necessary
Roddy: I want to let you know that these coupons send out to the customers randomly.
Roddy: And we do not have any hold on that.
xx: Ah thats a shame...
xx: ok, one more question then since I'm here
xx: is there any more specific time frame for the start of the BF3 beta?
Roddy: These discount coupons are sent by our marketing department.
Roddy: The beta would be available in September and we do not have any exact dates for that.
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Shitty conversation again.
 
Nekrono said:
Isn't that how it usually is for digital pre-orders anyways? I remember the first game I pre-ordered on Steam was the Orange Box because they were offering beta access and they charged me that same day.
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Pretty sure Amazon doesn't do that. They won't bill your card until a few days before release.
 
Izayoi said:
I got mine through someone else.

Hm... I'll try customer service anyway.
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Pls report back.
Also got alpha key from someone else.

edit: She sent "an email to which you participated with in the alpha".
I changed the email associated with the specific EA account, so hope I'm getting it.
 
zlatko said:
Pretty sure Amazon doesn't do that. They won't bill your card until a few days before release.
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Yeah but that's on retail stuff right? Do they do the same with download only? If so that's pretty cool and the first one I know that does it.
 
mr_nothin said:
Well here:
http://store.origin.com/store/ea/ht...=eag3024?om_u=2274145845&om_i=_BOO0eZB8cqABMG

It says
"The Battle Begins October 25, 2011
10/25/11 is the anticipated ship date that the Full Game will be available to be downloaded or shipped. Online orders are not billed until Product ships or pre-load is initiated."
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Can someone take one for the team, and confirm this? I'm curious if this still applies since you technically get Medal of Honor/DS2/ME2, and thus they may charge you right away since you are getting a product.
 
zlatko said:
Can someone take one for the team, and confirm this? I'm curious if this still applies since you technically get Medal of Honor/DS2/ME2, and thus they may charge you right away since you are getting a product.
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That's true..
Well, I want to know too!
 
As I said, I pre-ordered BF3 along with Battlefield 2142 on August 1st. Only 2142 has been billed so far, will report back if BF3 shows up on the statement as well.
 
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Looks like we should all be pre-ordering from Origin then. :) Seriously think EA support is some of the best out there. :P
 
If anyone manages to get that email with offer "BF3 + 1 free game" send to him while you didn't participate in the alpha,
please post the EA support chat log here.

Or: to those having the email but not gonna take the offer, pls PM me so I can give you my email address.

EDIT: nvm, got 20% discount code now.

+ learned offer "BF3 + 1 free game" is US, Canada only
 
So let me get this right, you get a free game + 48 hours early Beta access + all the pre-order exclusives like Karkand/Physical Warfare pack if you pre-order from Origin?

$59.99 for that?
 
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