Back to Karkand...initial impressions & how to download

mozattack

Hey guys, post your initial impressions here.

Also do you know when it is released (Irish time) and how someone with the Physical Warfare pack can get the code for the game?

NotorietyH

It's available at noon today according to PlaystationEU on Twitter. Assume it will be up on the PS Store

ktulu123

I think I can speak for the rest of the non PS3 community. I hate you guys!

mozattack

How do you redeem it though? Should I have the code already?

Schwiiing

is it not coming in a huge auto download patch? something like 2gb. or am i way off the mark? also is it free for limited edition owners?

kensutz

1326MB is the download size. Just downloading it now.

mozattack

Schwiiing wrote: »

is it not coming in a huge auto download patch? something like 2gb. or am i way off the mark? also is it free for limited edition owners?

It is free for limited edition holders (i.e. me). That is why I am asking how I can get access to it when it is free (if that makes sense)

Schwiiing

mozattack wrote: »

It is free for limited edition holders (i.e. me). That is why I am asking how I can get access to it when it is free (if that makes sense)

its in ps store under ps3 add-ons. just downloading it now.

SeantheMan

ktulu123 wrote: »

I think I can speak for the rest of the non PS3 community. I hate you guys!

Don't be jealous my friend, they can only ever experience 24man - scaled down versions of what we get to experience

Let them have their week in the sun, then we shall attack the 64man karkand in all it's destructive glory , we get to play in parts of the map they can only see as a backdrop :cool:

ktulu123

This ^ make's me happy now

Skerries

when is it available for PC users or is it already?

Beekay

Every server with a new map that I join is unplayable. Everyone is stuck standing in the spawn area unable to move. No countdown on the screen either

Grumpypants

Skerries wrote: »

when is it available for PC users or is it already?

this day next week i think.

For those looking to download it
It can be found in the PSN store or within the game

On the screen that lets you select campaign, multiplayer etc near the bottom their is a few more options like My soldier and one is "store" if you go in there you see Available Back To Karkand click X to buy it and it comes up as free if you have limited edition.

mozattack

SeantheMan wrote: »

Don't be jealous my friend, they can only ever experience 24man - scaled down versions of what we get to experience

Let them have their week in the sun, then we shall attack the 64man karkand in all it's destructive glory , we get to play in parts of the map they can only see as a backdrop :cool:

Yeah and be part of a 32 v 32 game where your input/involvement (although exciting at first) becomes pointless knowing that 1 player, i.e. yourself, has no input into such a large game.
12 v 12 all the way (but not on whopper large maps)
12 v 12 all the way as makes no odds on Rush
J

ShadowHearth

so its out on ps3? so next tuesday...

SeantheMan

mozattack wrote: »

Yeah and be part of a 32 v 32 game where your input/involvement (although exciting at first) becomes pointless knowing that 1 player, i.e. yourself, has no input into such a large game.
12 v 12 all the way (but not on whopper large maps)
12 v 12 all the way as makes no odds on Rush
J

-Well it's an option we have...and it's not really pointless considering clans can squad up and be on comms such as teamspeak/mumble/ventrilo
-The server browser and joining friends is also more intuitive and easier, so not really a problem either
-Finally we can also play 12v12 anytime we like, or 16v16 or 24v24
No matter which way you slice it, the PC version is infinitely superior to the console versions.
Enjoy your week

mozattack

SeantheMan wrote: »

-Well it's an option we have...and it's not really pointless considering clans can squad up and be on comms such as teamspeak/mumble/ventrilo
-The server browser and joining friends is also more intuitive and easier, so not really a problem either
-Finally we can also play 12v12 anytime we like, or 16v16 or 24v24
No matter which way you slice it, the PC version is infinitely superior to the console versions.
Enjoy your week

I hope it is better given the cost of having a PC, the relatively small monitors when compared to TVs for PS3 and the fact that PC gaming is best suited to those who are proficient in Microsoft Word (can use a mouse)

Anyway why hijack a PS3 thread if you a PC elitist?

SeantheMan

I didn't, I came to see peoples impressions of Karkand as we are unable to play it as of yet.
Ktulu123 then posted he hated yous, and I told him to bide his time..after which you quoted me, and I replied.
I'm not a PC elitist, I also have BF3 for Xbox360

Mr. Tezza

Downloading it now its taking FOREVER only about 30% done and it says theres over 600 minutes remaining?!?!?!:eek:

Chavways

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

Downloading it now its taking FOREVER only about 30% done and it says theres over 600 minutes remaining?!?!?!:eek:

Only took me around 20.

Mr. Tezza

Chavways wrote: »

Only took me around 20.

20 minutes?! FFS I dunno whats happening but my internet is sh*t slow lately! Its ok to use my laptop on the net and to play BF 3 online, but download time is gone to sh*t!

Chavways

Mr. Tezza wrote: »

20 minutes?! FFS I dunno whats happening but my internet is sh*t slow lately! Its ok to use my laptop on the net and to play BF 3 online, but download time is gone to sh*t!

Do you have any torrents open or is anyone in the house streaming something?

Mr. Tezza

Chavways wrote: »

Do you have any torrents open or is anyone in the house streaming something?

Nope,

PS3 is on downloading the update nothing more and i'm on the internet on my laptop, nothing else that I know of is online, i'm wondering is some1 hacking our internet to say it is downloading so slow!

jesus_thats_gre

Chavways wrote: »

Do you have any torrents open or is anyone in the house streaming something?

Surely the most pertinent question should be what speed connection does he have. I am assuming that you don't know that already!!


Can't believe that this is coming out on the PS3 a week before the PC. Joke to be honest.

Mr. Tezza

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Surely the most pertinent question should be what speed connection does he have. I am assuming that you don't know that already!!


Can't believe that this is coming out on the PS3 a week before the PC. Joke to be honest.

Just went onto speedtest.net and this is the result.

Kingpin187

Loving the expansion.. had a game on Wake Island that was insane, so much going on

Unlocked the Famas, and it is a beastly gun.. red dot & suppressor = unstoppable. Just waiting for the Battlefield forums to be full of "FAMAS IS OP, NERF IT" threads

Mr. Tezza

Well I gave up on it there anyway, put the download into background and paused it, then turned off the system, will that cancel the download or can I just go back to it tomorrow and resume the download when I turn it back on?

Skylinehead

Couldn't get the limited edition on release day, sold out, so I got the standard one. My brother got the limited edition though, so my question is : can I download the map pack off my brothers account on my PS3?

AnCapaillMor

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Can't believe that this is coming out on the PS3 a week before the PC. Joke to be honest.

No its not. Check the amount of people online per platform, there's waaay more playing it on consoles than PC.

copeyhagen

mozattack wrote: »

Yeah and be part of a 32 v 32 game where your input/involvement (although exciting at first) becomes pointless knowing that 1 player, i.e. yourself, has no input into such a large game.
12 v 12 all the way (but not on whopper large maps)
12 v 12 all the way as makes no odds on Rush
J

not this idiot again, he was already put in his place last time he spouted this argument.

enjoy the scaled down game.

mozattack wrote: »

I hope it is better given the cost of having a PC, the relatively small monitors when compared to TVs for PS3 and the fact that PC gaming is best suited to those who are proficient in Microsoft Word (can use a mouse)

Anyway why hijack a PS3 thread if you a PC elitist?

you pay for what you get, my pc would rape my ps3 ten times over, and i have my pc years.

mozattack

copeyhagen wrote: »

not this idiot again, he was already put in his place last time he spouted this argument.

enjoy the scaled down game.



you pay for what you get, my pc would rape my ps3 ten times over, and i have my pc years.

I am the idiot... says who?

I could go out any buy a PC in the morning that would blitz your nerd machine so why be so so proud of your beloved nerd-toy? It is very simple, this is a Playstation thread so why not stick to the PC thread when you can wait another 6 days before playing the game even if it is 1,000 v 1,000 and your skill (if any) is completely wasted

mozattack

Got to play for a while quite late last night because it wasn't working too well before.

First impressions are very good but hard when ya have no idea of the maps (although I played Wake Island on BF1943 before) but really good nevertheless.

Conquest Assault; I don't get it? Please educate me.

copeyhagen

mozattack wrote: »

I am the idiot... says who?

I could go out any buy a PC in the morning that would blitz your nerd machine so why be so so proud of your beloved nerd-toy? It is very simple, this is a Playstation thread so why not stick to the PC thread when you can wait another 6 days before playing the game even if it is 1,000 v 1,000 and your skill (if any) is completely wasted

so im a nerd that i play pc AND console? LOL, you sir, are a genuine idiot.
do i really need to post the pc v console player skill difference article again.

mozattack

copeyhagen wrote: »

so im a nerd that i play pc AND console? LOL, you sir, are a genuine idiot.
do i really need to post the pc v console player skill difference article again.

Playing games on two machines... hmm, yes nerd to me. I am sorry to say.

Yes repost that article again.

AnCapaillMor

2 guys on a game forum accusing each other of being nerds, oh the irony. We're all bloody nerds.

Alright here's my 2 cents, i've both PS3 and PC and there was never a doubt in my mind i was getting BF3 on the PC, most other games i'll go with the PS3. However I'm getting sick to death of the high and mighty PC only players decreeing that we listen to their awesome wisdom and that we're all wrong and opinion doesn't matter. consoles have pretty much taken over, but there are somethings PC are awesome for. also this is a PS3 thread to discuss the karkand DLC, there should no PC mention, and no offense mozz but your arguments are pretty daft and prompt some PC guys to peak up. Ask 99% of PS3\xbox owners and the 24 person limit would be high on their agenda.

So anyways back on topic whats sharqui like? used love that map.

Notorioux

I really love the karkand maps! After playing them, I don't wanna go back and play normal maps. IMO, it's much more intense, even you dont spawn to your squads you dont have to travel for ages, once you spawn it's straight up action. I'm playing rush btw.

mozattack

Re Maps...

I dunno yet cos I am lost in them but they seem good. Not sure will I play Conquest Assault at all, seems crap when I played it so will stick to Rush which was typically brill.

BlitzKrieg

Rush on karkand????

that must be insane!

AnCapaillMor

Get used to the maps it'll be worth it, conq was great on sharqui and karkand once you got the first flag, there was so many different ways to get the other flags and flank teams and so many alleys, being in a tank was a disadvantage. i'm trying to imagine karkand rush and know it'll be nasty.

mozattack

BlitzKrieg wrote: »

Rush on karkand????

that must be insane!

Was really good but I never played BC2 so I dont know how to compare. The maps are unreal detailed, so many places to hide out, camp, run to. Tis brilliant really.

BlitzKrieg

BF2!!!!

not BC2...


Edit: And conquest Assault is where one side starts holding all the flags and the other side starts with none and has to push through taking all the flags and which point the defending team cannot respawn anymore and it becomes very intense

much like Titan mode its a mode Rush was developed from.

mozattack

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

Get used to the maps it'll be worth it, conq was great on sharqui and karkand once you got the first flag, there was so many different ways to get the other flags and flank teams and so many alleys, being in a tank was a disadvantage. i'm trying to imagine karkand rush and know it'll be nasty.

You mean Conq Assault, yeah?

Why is it different to Conq. Just dont understand why one team has all the bases starting out. What happens if you take their final base (C.A. noob here)

AnCapaillMor

If the attackers hold all flags,and all enemy are dead(no spawn point no spawn), the round ends. Sound crap but it was great, it led to some really last ditch defending and mad panics by the attackers when all flags were gotten but the round hadn't ended, meaning someone was still alive. then you'd see a mass rush of vehicles as a flag went nuetral on the othe side of the map. Should be interesting with spawn beacons. i miss those kind of maps, sharqui was another great one.

Karkand was BF2, 30% if not more of all servers were karkand only servers, the map was that good. a great map for infantry only as well. Its the destruction in karkand that i'm most looking forward to.

and i dream of a titan mode, bring on 2143.

BlitzKrieg

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

Karkand was BF2, 30% if not more of all servers were karkand only servers, the map was that good. a great map for infantry only as well. Its the destruction in karkand that i'm most looking forward to.

Karkand was the argument for why Bad Company came out the way it did. It was hands down the most popular map in BF2 but it was nowhere near the biggest nor did it have air units of any kind and it was quite tight as a map much less open then other BF2 maps

Free ball.

Im realy enjoying the new DLC maps however since the down load i have had 2 system crashes on my ps3. The screen freezes and have to hit the power button to restart. I got the game the day after the launch date and had three crashes before the patch wich seemd to resolve the problem. But now with the new DLC its back. I would be intrested to hear if anybody els has had similer issues on the ps3 and were they able to fix it.

SeantheMan

BlitzKrieg wrote: »

And conquest Assault is where one side starts holding all the flags and the other side starts with none and has to push through taking all the flags and which point the defending team cannot respawn anymore and it becomes very intense

I asked this earlier, and Blitz raised it again...
Has conquest assault been Kept ? it was the format for Karkand and Wake Island...please tell it is still so ?...and do the US get extra Jets etc for capturing the airfield on wake still ?

LighterGuy

This sucks the way I got to wait a week for this to be on Xbox 360.
Hate these timed releases. Especially when I already paid for the DLC by getting the special edition.

Koded_AR_Rose

SeantheMan wrote: »

I asked this earlier, and Blitz raised it again...
Has conquest assault been Kept ? it was the format for Karkand and Wake Island...please tell it is still so ?...and do the US get extra Jets etc for capturing the airfield on wake still ?

you can but the mobile anti air is on the side of the defenders (at the airfield)and everyone camps it so it can be quite difficult as it rapes everything as you prob know

Spear

copeyhagen wrote: »

not this idiot again, he was already put in his place last time he spouted this argument.

enjoy the scaled down game.



you pay for what you get, my pc would rape my ps3 ten times over, and i have my pc years.

copeyhagen wrote: »

so im a nerd that i play pc AND console? LOL, you sir, are a genuine idiot.
do i really need to post the pc v console player skill difference article again.

Since you can't make points with including personal abuse, do not post on this thread again.

Glico Man

So it's finally happened... the most embarrassing moment that's happened to me in BF3. I've blown myself up with C4, killed myself many a time in planes, helis and by jumping off high buildings etc etc... but

I cannot come to terms with being roadkilled by the fcuking bulldozer of all things

Zomg Okay

LighterGuy wrote: »

This sucks the way I got to wait a week for this to be on Xbox 360.
Hate these timed releases. Especially when I already paid for the DLC by getting the special edition.

A week is nothing. Us PS3 gamers had to wait a MONTH for DLC on more than a few big games and thats including upcoming DLC for Skyrim :mad:.

If we managed, you'll manage no problem when its a fraction of the wait time.