PS3 Battlefield 3 clan/people willing to play together?

Leiva

For all platforms .

More info here

Tallon

Played it at the weekend... It's pretty damn good

The sound system is actually immense

Crap quality, but there you go...

WolfForager

Cannot wait to play this, will be one of the handful of games i actually buy this winter thanks to the old student budget!

Leiva

Heres a great deal for buying BATTLEFIELD 3 LE

You also get 3 pairs of DKNY Boxers .



http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056398448&utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=digestthread

Spacedog

early BF3 Beta keys on screen during gamespot promo podcast...

Leiva

Its up on the PSN STORE now lads ....go get it !

WolfForager

mixednuts wrote: »

Its up on the PSN STORE now lads ....go get it !

Wut?! But my PS3 is a 40 minute drive away from me! NOOOOOO!!!!

Fenix

mixednuts wrote: »

Its up on the PSN STORE now lads ....go get it !

Takes a while to get into to, but once you do... Awesome! Pre-ordered!

marvsins

What size is the download?

Captain Chaos

It was 1.3Gb on the 360 and took me less than 10 mins to download. The PS3 file on the other hand is taking 1hr+ at this stage, PSN is a load of crap.

Grumpypants

Release Battlefield 3 beta, take store down for maintenance good going !!

timefora_J

What the heck are PS thinking taking the store down for maintenance.

I suspect Infinity Ward :pac:

Leiva

Also can't play it either cause PSN is down .



Anyone got an idea when it's due back up ?

WolfForager

mixednuts wrote: »

Also can't play it either cause PSN is down .



Anyone got an idea when it's due back up ?

Only supposed to be 2 hours.

I signed in before it was taken offline, almost finished downloading

MitchKoobski

SQUAD UP

Leiva

It's back up .

WolfForager

HA! Beta crashed joining my very first game :P

The Freeman

not impressed with the build or gameplay, they have alot of bugs to iron out. Think they should have included a conquest mode aswell as rush. have it pre-ordered as massive battlefield fan but in its current state it ain't a patch on Bad Company 2 imo.

BArra

says the store is down for me at moment.... :mad:

WolfForager

Are guys with stars beside their names DICE staffers?

Fenix

The Freeman wrote: »

not impressed with the build or gameplay, they have alot of bugs to iron out. Think they should have included a conquest mode aswell as rush. have it pre-ordered as massive battlefield fan but in its current state it ain't a patch on Bad Company 2 imo.

First day of beta you have to expect plenty of bugs, and I agree it does need tweaking but I started really getting into it before I had to go to work

Don't think they should have added kills/deaths to leaderboard though, think it will ultimately discourage teamwork which is really where BF thrives!

Overall as a big BC2 fan, I'm happy although I do expect some major bug fixes and tweaking before release...

The Freeman

Fenix wrote: »

First day of beta you have to expect plenty of bugs, and I agree it does need tweaking but I started really getting into it before I had to go to work

Don't think they should have added kills/deaths to leaderboard though, think it will ultimately discourage teamwork which is really where BF thrives!

Overall as a big BC2 fan, I'm happy although I do expect some major bug fixes and tweaking before release...

ya i am with ya on the K/D, i hope its just the rush mode that has that, seems they are taking on COD in bigger way than i expected. I know it will be cleaned up nice and smooth by next week and the final build will be better. i expect a huge patch on launch day as i would imagine its almost gone gold.

WolfForager

The AK47U is a curse of a gun and should be banned from every game made from here on out.

Fenix

WolfForager wrote: »

Are guys with stars beside their names DICE staffers?

Think they are just squad leaders afaik, really handy way of getting points, just assign which site to attack and watch the points roll in...

WolfForager

Fenix wrote: »

Think they are just squad leaders afaik, really handy way of getting points, just assign which site to attack and watch the points roll in...

Ha yeah, realized this after i was made squad leader. Didn't know you could assign tasks though :O

Fenix

Just scope at one of the sites when ur squad leader and hit select. Seemed buggy earlier :P

Doublechinlolz

Ffs lads. After half downloading and getting cut off due to maintenance it takes me from 8 until like 9.30 to download and install, now when I press find game it won't even work? I press X and it pops up real fast matchmaking... What do I do

Fenix

Guy at level 43 on here...

Edit: just seein it's only 5000 per level, oops!

Leiva

I feel a little let down TBH.

I know it's only a BETA and maybe it's just this particular map , but it feels a bit like a COD sell out so far , and it's playing up to the MW fanboy .
It just doesn't have that "battlefield" feel off it .

I can't see this map producing many if those Battlefield moments that are unscripted and epic and always happen across this particular range of games by DICE.

Early days I know but I'm no COD fan

twinsen

Is it just me , or the graphics looks worse than bad company 2 ?

DemoniK

twinsen wrote: »

Is it just me , or the graphics looks worse than bad company 2 ?

they're turned down for the beta - what you expect for 1.1GB
On PC beta they are much better, but res still capped to 720p.. I'd say the PC beta is more representative of what the PS3 version will look like. That said is annoying my laptop is better than my PS3 right now!

Overall I really like it - prone is back which makes it interesting. Mechanics of the game are good, but like said before it's not indicative of true BF capabilities or wants.. Conquest over on PC looks much more like it with jets, tanks, etc..
This map (Metro) in the alpha had tanks - but they've been removed.

I also think ppl think this like a sell out and more COD like 'cos it's filled with COD folks.. Yet to be revived.. Chased a team mate all over the metro last night hitting select for him to drop an ammo box and he never once did.. Luckily I had my handgun to shoot at him.. Basically everyone just doing their own thing
But once I got in to a proper BF type squad we worked well as a unit and thrashed the opposition who were trying to do it all on their own.

So far - really liking it.. Pity about the myriad of bugs right now on both PC and PS3 (trust me, PC has a lot more bugs) - but it's trending the right way.

Dcully

It's not capped at 720 on pc ,I'm playing it at 1920 x1080.

Doublechinlolz

Mine just says can't find a server to join, can ANYBODY explain this?

Tallon

Servers are rebooting.. Follow BF3 on Twitter

Doublechinlolz

I'm a noob.. Does this mean I can play soon? :pac:

yermanoffthetv

Right, time for my 2 cents on the beta.

Suppose Ill start off with the negatives, firstly the map itself. Ok I guess, agree with the point made before that didnt blow me away visually but Ill wait till the full version before judgement.The map was rather flat lacking the "3 dimensional warfare" ie threats coming from all directions,above below anywhere like on the BC2 maps.

Felt rather empty in the outside sections, I still feel the consoles should have at least 32 players never mind 64. Gun sounds were a little weak, M16 sounded like a peashooter compared to the XM8. Grenades are too small and hard to see but they do make an almighty bang. Sniper scopes are now much harder to use at mid range distance, ended up not using the x7 at all.would have like to been able to use the pistol after being defibed but before i chose to rejoin the match. Some other minor issues that Im sure will be fixed in the final version.

Positives, Looooved the weapon customization!:) Single shot mode for the rifles is a nice addition and turns a assault rifle with a scope into a sharpshooter rather than having to have to go for the old BC2 recon/gullie suit option. Player models are really nice and dont have the slightly cartoony look of BC2. Underground section was intense especially when I found a good squad that used the mobile spawn point and defibed you when you were down. Suppression fire worked better than I thought, mildy effective but not overbearing. Shotguns are alot more realistic and actually useable at mid range distances.

Overall maybe a bit dissapointed. Again I know its only 1 map and a beta but did feel very COD'ish and not like battlefield. well wait and see I guess.

Chavways

Rumour has it that they might be releasing Caspian Border as a playable map in a couple of days.I hope thats true.Cant wait to fly some jets

Grumpypants

Are the servers down again i can't get connected at all.

FreudianSlippers

I'm seriously disappointed. BC2 was a much better game for me in many ways. I agree 100% with other posters that it feels too much like CoD and has lost what made battlefield so good.

I would also agree that it's the players somewhat as well, nobody is playing their role at the moment.

I'm considering cancelling my pre-order now

Grumpypants

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I'm seriously disappointed. BC2 was a much better game for me in many ways. I agree 100% with other posters that it feels too much like CoD and has lost what made battlefield so good.

I would also agree that it's the players somewhat as well, nobody is playing their role at the moment.

I'm considering cancelling my pre-order now

That just because its populated by all the COD players the full game will settle that down, its always the same in open Beta's.

I can't see any relation to COD in fairness you can't run around like an idiot without getting shot straight away. Far better than BC which was a average enough game at best.

Leiva

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I'm seriously disappointed. BC2 was a much better game for me in many ways. I agree 100% with other posters that it feels too much like CoD and has lost what made battlefield so good.

I would also agree that it's the players somewhat as well, nobody is playing their role at the moment.

I'm considering cancelling my pre-order now

Dont cancel the pre-order .

BC2 Beta was the same with the COD's everywhere .
A couple of weeks into the full release you will see a big change with team performances and playing as a unit .

My post in relation to the COD feel off it was probably because of the BETA map (im hoping) cause there is no vehicles and the layout was narrow .

One thing but (as mentioned here) is they need to take out the K/D ratio from the end of game menu .
Thats only gonna promote head count whores and fook up team work .

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Grumpypants

Anyone else getting the could not find server to join message, been trying to get in for the last two days and can't find a server on PS3 works fine on Xbox.

Notorioux

DemoniK wrote: »

they're turned down for the beta - what you expect for 1.1GB
On PC beta they are much better, but res still capped to 720p.. I'd say the PC beta is more representative of what the PS3 version will look like. That said is annoying my laptop is better than my PS3 right now!

Overall I really like it - prone is back which makes it interesting. Mechanics of the game are good, but like said before it's not indicative of true BF capabilities or wants.. Conquest over on PC looks much more like it with jets, tanks, etc..
This map (Metro) in the alpha had tanks - but they've been removed.

I also think ppl think this like a sell out and more COD like 'cos it's filled with COD folks.. Yet to be revived.. Chased a team mate all over the metro last night hitting select for him to drop an ammo box and he never once did.. Luckily I had my handgun to shoot at him.. Basically everyone just doing their own thing
But once I got in to a proper BF type squad we worked well as a unit and thrashed the opposition who were trying to do it all on their own.

So far - really liking it.. Pity about the myriad of bugs right now on both PC and PS3 (trust me, PC has a lot more bugs) - but it's trending the right way.

Tank in metro? :O How the hell you can fit a tank in a very small map?

.K.A.L.I.M.A.

What do you think of BATTTLEFIELD 3 so far with the BETA being out and having a good game of it.

So far, I think it will be an excellent game when it come out in October 25th - 28th. I've already played the BETA, and yes I must admit, there is a good few problems with it, but remember IT'S THE BETA, not the actual game. I don't really care about the problems as I don't notice them when I'm playing, which is a good for me.

The ONLY TWO biggest problem that I had is when I downloaded the BETA, installed it, and had a game or two, it keeps signing me out of my PSN accout every minute or so and before anyone says anything, yes, I've checked my internet connection. I had to make a whole new PSN account because of it, and I'm having no problems now when I'm on that PSN account. As well, when I play with my cousin, it seems that I can't chat to him when the microphone is on.

I'll start first any ways.

GAMEPLAY AND FEATURES:
Like all BATTLEFIELD games, the gameplay is very smooth, easy to control, and just full of awesomeness. News features like jumping over walls, holding your breath while looking down the sniper rifle's scope to steady your aim, falling back if your near an explosion, and who can forget..... the knife kill system... just one of the best I've seen in my entire lifetime.

WEAPONS:
When I started leveling up, I noticed that there are a few new weapons which you wouldn't see on other games, which is good. The best weapon I think so far is the PP-2000 with ACOG X4, PEQ Box and extended magazine.

That's really all I can think at the moment. If any one knows how to fix the microphone problem, which would be a big help, can you please private message me please.

Thank you for reading.

kensutz

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=323

Varik

Anyone know if there is a different sight that can be unlocked for the scar.

.K.A.L.I.M.A.

Varik wrote: »

Anyone know if there is a different sight that can be unlocked for the scar.

Well if the SCAR is in the Assault or Engineer class, then there should be a sight for it, you just have to use that weapon a lot.

WarZoneBrother

Absolute joke of a game, won't be buying this.. It seems I am 5secs behind of play every time... In other words if I die I don't realise untill 5secs later and don't even know how I get killed...

johnny_ultimate

Had a game online earlier, really wasn't fond of it.

Sure I think I'd need more time to readjust to the style of play - coming straight off the feedback happy Gears of War it was a shock to the system. But even then... so many times I spawned and was instantly head-shotted by someone camping right at the spawn point. That's perhaps down to my poor playing (definitely, actually) but still wasn't much fun.

The menus are awkward and seem counter-intuitive, the map feels confusingly laid out...

I'd love to try it on PC, but since that ain't happening, have to make to do with this. And the PS3 beta does nothing to win me over. I'll give it another whirl over the next few days, though.

.K.A.L.I.M.A.

In all fairness, it's just the BETA, not the actual game itself. I have it already pre-ordered in GameStop, and I'm getting the 'Back to Karkand' Limited Edition version.

I have already played the BETA and there are a few minor problems but they'll be fix when the actual game comes out in October 25th-28th.

johnny_ultimate

.K.A.L.I.M.A. wrote: »

In all fairness, it's just the BETA, not the actual game itself. I have it already pre-ordered in GameStop, and I'm getting the 'Back to Karkand' Limited Edition version.

I have already played the BETA and there are a few minor problems but they'll be fix when the actual game comes out in October 25th-28th.

Good for you. Though the concept of a beta three weeks before release is a little absurd - this is by all extents a demo, and will be played by most as such. There is a distinct lack of polish for a game that should be going gold any moment now.

That said, played two more games there and I'm a little more favourable towards it. Once you get into the less assisted gameplay, there's definitely tension. I still don't like the map design all that much (definitely better underground) and the UI is a farce. But there's promise there. Not enough for me to reconsider picking it over Uncharted or Dark Souls by any stretch.

Rumors are they might release the Caspian Border map tomorrow. Given the hostility to the beta, might be a good idea to win over the many uncertain players.