Battlefield 3 Beta - Your Thoughts?

[JoesshittyOs]

Now that it works...
Guys, try listening to Pink Floyd's Pulse while playing.
It's mindblowing.

How so, because I really wanna try that.

 

[Clive Howlitzer]

It's taking a huge amount of will power, but I am not playing as then I would have to use the spyware loaded piece of rubbish that is Origin.

So Battlefield 3 is the battle of will power for me.

Yeah, Origins is really terrible too. I really am contemplating just forgetting about using it and waiting for them to make a compromise with Steam. If not, I just won't play anymore EA games, which sucks cause I miss out on Mass Effect 3.

 

[PeePantz]

The controls have been pretty unresponsive. Running will randomly refuse to work and the spot system is out of whack. In addition, sometimes my gun just wouldn't fire for a moment, causing me to die due to the delay (not lag either).

I thought that too, but you have to actually unlock unlimited sprint for some reason.

No, it was really getting bothersome after I unlocked sprint. I figured because I hadn't unlocked it (they had it in BC2), that was the reason. It actually seem to get worse after I unlocked sprint and played more.

 

[MrTub]

The controls have been pretty unresponsive. Running will randomly refuse to work and the spot system is out of whack. In addition, sometimes my gun just wouldn't fire for a moment, causing me to die due to the delay (not lag either).

I thought that too, but you have to actually unlock unlimited sprint for some reason.

I'm not sure why, but during my first couple of games, I was getting insta-killed as well. Not by snipers, but by umps. One shot, one kill. I think my k-d ratio was about 2-11 and 3-12 for the first couple of games. However, once I started to rank up, it got a lot better and soon my k-d ratio was between 2:1 and 3:1. It seems like they may have tied health into rank which I'm not a fan of.

It's really just the lag time it takes to tell you that you've been hit. the person can put about two shots into you before the screen lets you know you've been shot.

You unlock lightweight gear, dunno why they are calling it sprint.

Without it you can still sprint and with it you can sprint for longer time/faster


(My bad, I missed the part that you said unlimited)

 

[ph0b0s123]

It's taking a huge amount of will power, but I am not playing as then I would have to use the spyware loaded piece of rubbish that is Origin.

So Battlefield 3 is the battle of will power for me.

Yeah, Origins is really terrible too. I really am contemplating just forgetting about using it and waiting for them to make a compromise with Steam. If not, I just won't play anymore EA games, which sucks cause I miss out on Mass Effect 3.

Problem is even if you are able to purchase on Steam in the future, I still think you will be stuck with Origin being needed. The same way steamworks is needed no mater where you purchase your Valve game...

 

[Pirakahunter788]

Personally, I haven't gotten around to trying the beta yet. But I hear it's quite good.
Hopefully I can get into some servers on my PS3.

 

[Clive Howlitzer]

It's taking a huge amount of will power, but I am not playing as then I would have to use the spyware loaded piece of rubbish that is Origin.

So Battlefield 3 is the battle of will power for me.

Yeah, Origins is really terrible too. I really am contemplating just forgetting about using it and waiting for them to make a compromise with Steam. If not, I just won't play anymore EA games, which sucks cause I miss out on Mass Effect 3.

Problem is even if you are able to purchase on Steam in the future, I still think you will be stuck with Origin being needed. The same way steamworks is needed no mater where you purchase your Valve game...

So true. I guess I can only wait and hope it gets better. Steamworks was pretty bad when it first came out. It took a long time to work out all the kinks.

 

[jakko12345]

The Beta so far is great, but the map is kinda sucky. It's virtually impossible to win as the attackers because the latter section consists of 2 main routes which are always pinned by snipers

 

[Fooz]

Im fucking dying here. It looks so damn good but I just cant install Origin and agree to those terms and conditions, just cant....

But im cracking. My determination is crumbling. With each and every minute, I am closer to giving up. I want to play the fucking Battlefield 3 beta so fucking bad.

FUCK. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME EA, I HATE YOU!!!

i already cracked

hopefully it is worth it

 

[CCountZero]

Is it also true that you have to select the knife as any other weapon? Just like in the olden days? Because I got that idea from another gameplay video. If it's true, then huzzah!

It's selectable, and can be used to cut people, yes.

But we do have a quick-access Knife button, like in CoD.

But again. If you get knifed, and nobody shoots the knifer while he's stuck in the animation, then your team fails and it probably isnt gonna make much of a difference on your game experience anyway

Either way, I think it's nice that a guy can sneak up on a sniper, and get the satisfaction of a silent and very cool looking kill, while it's still not overpowered, as it takes a short animation to do so, during which the knifer can be shot to death, leaving the victim standing.

And of course you die quicker here, so even in the underground, corridor-ridden area of Operation Metro, you will still only get knife kills on an unsuspecting victim.

Seems like a very, very good middle-ground to me.

 

[Cowabungaa]

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Yeap, it ain't perfect, but that does sound like a very good middle ground indeed.

In the meantime, I'll just wait for Origin to stop spazzing out so I can download the beta on the PC. Already downloading the PS3 version, but I care fairly little about that.

 

[Danny Ocean]

The Beta so far is great, but the map is kinda sucky. It's virtually impossible to win as the attackers because the latter section consists of 2 main routes which are always pinned by snipers

Actually, there's three routes into each area.

Three main paths through the fields, three metro tunnels, three exits from the metro, and three paths down onto the road afterwards.

KNIFE:

In the meantime, I'll just wait for Origin to stop spazzing out so I can download the beta on the PC. Already downloading the PS3 version, but I care fairly little about that.

If you draw it first and walk around with it, you don't have to wait to draw it, and you don't make that little 'shink' noise before you can hit them.

Also:

Usergroup! [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/Escapist-Battlefield-3-PC]

We also have a platoon ready if you want to bunch up with other Escapists.

 

[Cypher10110]

...[sub]I'd share my thoughts but I'm still running WinXP and thus can't play BF3. I'm upgrading my computer next week though, so hopefully I'll be able to play before the beta ends[/sub]...

Doesn't run on XP? sadface. Guess I'll not bother with the pre-order then. I'll wait until I actually get around to installing windows7. Looks pretty fun tho, seems more like "Bad Company 3", but I got no problem with that.

 

[Soluncreed]

I wouldn't know how good it is, as last time I checked, it still cost a billion points.

 

[dillinger88]

For those that son't want to run Origin because of their terms and conditions just run it in a sand box. If it does actually try to trawl through your files (which I doubt it actually will), it won't see anything.

I personally think the hate train is going too far. Especially SmashLovesTitanQuest is going over board. I think you're exaggerating what they're monitoring for. Additionally, they changed the EULA to say that they're restricting the monitoring the software does to not include any private information that or any that identifies (or could lead to identifying) you (i.e. passwords and private communications etc). Nor will they actually sell this information: http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/battlefield-3/news/6331203/ea-changes-origin-eula .*

Also, calling out "all those people who lie down and take it" and saying they have no back bone is out of order too. Some how trying to make yourself feel superior?

I personally take offence to that because I'm going to download it and make my own call once I have some hard facts. Not just casting it off because of some t&c's without know what they real implications are. I'd say that takes more back bone that taking something at face value.

I can't say for sure yet, but when I download Origin I'll monitor it and see where it looks, if at all, and report back. If I deem it to be too intrusive, I will run it in a sand box so it can't. Win-win for me.

*EDIT: This is the point I'm calling you out on btw:

1. I have to agree to give away all my personal info to EA by installing Origin

I understand that if you don't want them to have any information at all you shouldn't use the software. However, I'd also recommend you uninstall your OS too.

 

[Danny Ocean]

What? You said I have nothing to hide, I imagine you dont either, so why dont you do the same?

You know they changed the EULA, right?

According to the current agreement, "EA would never sell your personally identifiable information to anyone, nor would it ever use spyware or install spyware on users' machines. We and agents acting on our behalf do not share information that personally identifies you without your consent, except in rare instances where disclosure is required by law or to enforce EA's legal rights."

While the wording on collecting information about a user's computer, operating system, software, and software usage remains mostly intact, another clause from the agreement no longer appears. That now-omitted line originally stated, "EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you." In fact, the new EULA makes no mention of marketing at all.

The third section in the EULA, "Application communications and conduct/privacy settings," has also changed considerably. It no longer includes wording that "EA reserves the right to monitor communications on the Application and disclose any information EA deems necessary," nor does it specify that if users don't agree to EA's collection, they shouldn't install the application.

Edit: nevermind, someone else got there first.

 

[Olikunmissile]

Atrocious. Maybe not that bad but I don't like it. For 1, I can't help but wonder why their open beta doesn't have vehicles, as that is what sets it aside from CoD. Seems a tad silly if you ask me, they're trying to get the CoD crowd's attention by giving them open bushes. Oh yeah. Prone. Fucking prone. Prone and bushes. The obvious floor and wall glitches (I know it's a beta and rarara glitches and shit but with so many people abusing it, it's nigh unplayable.)

Weapons are nice though. Need to work on their hit detection though, so many head shots not counted. I also enjoy getting kicked from games constantly coupled with lag. Beta or not, there is no excuse for it, they've done enough demos to know what they're dealing with.

Overall 6/10. Can be fun with friends, but for the above mentioned reason I'm not having fun with it.

 

[RagTagBand]

started playing on the 27th (Medal of Honor finally proved its worth) and my only gripe is with Battlelog, I HATE that shit. (the following is copied from my post on Kotaku)

First and foremost the Plugin's required to make this work are hit and miss at best and currently the only fix (in firefox, couldn't find a fix for chrome) was to end the plug-in container, reload, and hope it worked. It took me almost an hour to get in game, and that was without the automatic matchmaking because that just plain didn't work. So it fails at its main purpose and this is BECAUSE it's using a browser.

Secondly, not being able to adjust any of my audio settings, graphical settings or keyboard layout without actually being in a match, not just in the game (which is, of course, standard), is retarded. WHO thought that this was a good idea? Even if it's just in the beta, WHO thought that not giving the players a place where they can customize their preference BEFORE starting a match or campaign was a good idea? Christ you can't even change anything when you're dead, you have to be alive. Thanks DICE!

Thirdly, EA puffed up their chests and decreed that "Battlelog is free", aiming a smart-ass gaze at Activision and Modern Warfare 3, and do you know what EA? I can tell it's free; It looks cheap, it feels cheap and it is cheap. We are getting what we paid for. Constantly seeing my desktop when i'm trying to play a game is a sign of a poor game interface (or lack of one), and removing even the most basic functionality for little more than a gimmick is like shooting yourself in the foot because "Hey, Nobody else has got a bullet in their foot, so we should innovate in that regard"

Battlelog is bad and EA/DICE should feel bad.

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For the actual gameplay though? I really like it, and i'm not just saying that because so far i've been whooping far much more ass than I'm used to whooping on online FPS's.

 

[Abedeus]

I already have Origin (Crysis 2 and Dragon Age), so I might try it out later.

Just to cry that I might not run it.

 

[krychek57]

I love it, every thing is crisp and polished. The player motions are very fluid and natural feeling. The guns seem to have the pop that you would expect.

I hate, "overpowered" snipers, getting dropped from server 30-60 second before round end, auto squad and not being able to change, 4 character Clan Tags (Fuck You Dice >_<)

I personally am looking forward to them opening up the Caspian border maps ^_^

I'm not noting the bugs or glitches because it IS a beta after all.