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    Battlefield 3 Discussion Thread

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by usapatriot, Jan 25, 2011.

  1. Alias

    Alias Notebook Deity

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    The deal on GMG is back up. If anyone has the base game to give away , I can offer to take it up for $7 for my brother.
     
    Alias, Nov 10, 2012
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  2. failwheeldrive

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    Ended up getting Warfighter despite the awful reviews. Probably shouldn't have, considering I just bought my girlfriend diamond earrings for her birthday, but I can't resist Frostbite lol.
     
    failwheeldrive, Nov 10, 2012
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  3. EpicBlob

    EpicBlob Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey if anyone wants just the BF3 game I'll sell it for $10. I just bought the Premium edition from gmg but already had the base game. Message me if your interested!
     
    EpicBlob, Nov 10, 2012
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  4. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Epic, how are you able to buy the premium edition? I can't find the buy button for some reason.
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 10, 2012
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  5. EpicBlob

    EpicBlob Notebook Evangelist

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    On the GreenManGaming site they are the buy now button on the right hand side when you click on it. And remember to use the 25% off coupon to buy it for 30
     
    EpicBlob, Nov 10, 2012
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  6. mi3x

    mi3x Notebook Consultant

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    Just bought it from GMG. Thanks guys for posting it here. But I got it at 37 Euro since I'm from Spain. Anyways, a good deal. I had the russian version and got tired of patching it everytime. A problem though. I activated both codes in Origin, but it only shows BF3 Limited Edition in My Games. Is that how it's supposed to be?
     
    mi3x, Nov 10, 2012
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  7. EpicBlob

    EpicBlob Notebook Evangelist

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    You have to launch bf3 from origin
     
    EpicBlob, Nov 10, 2012
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  8. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    You can check by right clicking on BF3 on origin, select show game details.

    This will show all DLC you have.
     
    Falco152, Nov 10, 2012
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  9. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    /: still can't
    maybe it's region locked?
    http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4563/buybutton.jpg
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 10, 2012
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  10. ssj3hulk

    ssj3hulk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wanted to play Wake Island, but it requires Back to Karkand, seems I have to get this expansion :(
     
    ssj3hulk, Nov 11, 2012
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  11. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you only want Wake Island, just buy the standalone B2K expansion pack
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 11, 2012
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  12. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    It's only for North America IPs...however I'm sure you figure out how to go around that.
     
    Falco152, Nov 11, 2012
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  13. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Dang, didn't realize that it was region locked /:

    Thanks Falco!
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 11, 2012
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  14. HTWingNut

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    Damn, game keeps dumping me out now. It goes blank, says "saving" then goes to desktop, and then the game manager window is still up, but blank. Then it says game saves out of sync...
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 14, 2012
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  15. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I was wondering if DICE changed the rules to fxaa injector. Its been a long time without it. Is it still ok to use it?
    Also, which injector is the best one out right now? Any link would be helpful.
    Thanks
     
    spradhan01, Nov 18, 2012
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  16. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use the SMAA injector. FXAA is just waaaay too blurry. And you can use BF3 color tweaker to turn off the color grading.
     
    R3d, Nov 18, 2012
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  17. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Links for it?
     
    spradhan01, Nov 18, 2012
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    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    R3d, Nov 18, 2012
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  19. darxide_sorcerer

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    what is the performance penalty of using SMAA?
     
    darxide_sorcerer, Nov 18, 2012
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  20. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can use the BF3 Colour Tweaker right without getting banned?
     
    spradhan01, Nov 19, 2012
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  21. bark68

    bark68 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use . Problems don't have
     
    bark68, Nov 19, 2012
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  22. HTWingNut

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    HTWingNut, Nov 19, 2012
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  23. Zymphad

    Zymphad Zymphad

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    Actually haven't read of anyone being banned for that yet. And it seems to me, the general consensus it's safe to use.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 19, 2012
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  24. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Better be safe than sorry ._.
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 19, 2012
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  25. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Yeah, not about ready to lose my account over it. I like what they did with the color mod, but not worth it to me.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 19, 2012
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  26. jaug1337

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    It seems like they just did that to scare players, haven't heard of any bans just yet.

    Must admit my friends have used it since the day of release... due to my sceptis nothing has happened yet
     
    jaug1337, Nov 19, 2012
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  27. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hey guys,

    I've got a question. I'm new to PC gaming, I actually don't even have my system yet, but I used to play BF3 on the Xbox 360 (among dozens of other games) - I was a console gamer. Can I use my same account for BF3 but on the PC, or must I make a new one to play BF3 Premium on PC? I am going to assume I'll need a new account as it is a completely different gaming platform. Let me know!

    Thanks, I appreciate the help.
     
    J.Dre, Nov 28, 2012
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  28. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    You'll have to make an Origin account and buy a new copy of the game for PC. Also your PC and 360 stats will be separate AFAIK. This is the only guide I've found on how to do it. Battlelog - Battlefield 3 Tutorials: How to connect your Xbox 360 Account with battlelog
     
    Prydeless, Nov 28, 2012
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  29. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I did buy the game already, I was just hoping the stuff I bought on the 360 (weapon packs, etc.) would be transferable to PC, but I guess not.

    Thanks.
     
    J.Dre, Nov 28, 2012
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  30. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Anyone here apart of the troll army I've seen on Youtube? Seems like a great group of guys, and fun too.
     
    J.Dre, Dec 1, 2012
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  31. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, but you can check my Platoon and join Republic of Gamers, if you do. I'll invite you to the platoon. Our tag is [RoG]

    :)
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 2, 2012
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  32. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    [​IMG]

    Fahk logic
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 3, 2012
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  33. HTWingNut

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    All a day in the life of the A-Team... Love it when a plan comes together.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 3, 2012
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  34. Metallica93

    Metallica93 Notebook Consultant

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    No idea how that's even possible, but I've seen "worse" on Youtube, lol.

    EDIT: Also, who's pumped for Aftermath? I think tonight/early tomorrow morning is when Premium members get the 2 week early access? Haven't been keeping up on the game at all, actually, so I might just go read up on that now.
     
    Metallica93, Dec 3, 2012
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  35. HTWingNut

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    Another 4GB patch? Really?
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 3, 2012
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  36. EpicBlob

    EpicBlob Notebook Evangelist

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    People will always hate on bf3 physics, but this is why I think they're awesome and still play the game :D
     
    EpicBlob, Dec 3, 2012
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  37. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ah, still 1.2GB out of 3.8. And 30kB/s :(

    Gonna be here for awhile


     
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  38. DirtyTrickster

    DirtyTrickster Notebook Evangelist

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    I got shot with the bow last night somehow.
     
    DirtyTrickster, Dec 4, 2012
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  39. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I remembered that you have premium

    Unlocked the XBOW yet?
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 4, 2012
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  40. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I remembered that you have premium

    Unlocked the XBOW yet?
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 4, 2012
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  41. DirtyTrickster

    DirtyTrickster Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't played today yet. I'm not sure how to unlock it either.
     
    DirtyTrickster, Dec 4, 2012
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  42. IanC

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    I think if you win 3 scavenger matches you get the Xbow

    Sorry if I'm wrong before anyone flames me ;)
     
    IanC, Dec 4, 2012
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  43. HTWingNut

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    Why do I have a feeling there will be many "took an arrow to the knee" jokes with this add-on?
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 4, 2012
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  44. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Just found a video displaying how the new DLC maps look with the orange tint removed.
    Looking good but to me even the orange tint is better than the default blue one used in the rest of the game.

     
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  45. Metallica93

    Metallica93 Notebook Consultant

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    Thank God for the ability to mute... Never understood how this whole color tint issue is at the top of everyone's list compared to all the other crap that needs fixing. Legitimate fixing, too, not this whole "AUG is too powerful, sad face" stuff.

    Aftermath review: map layouts aren't too bad for Conquest, Scavenger mode kind of blows (TDM-sized maps and gun "leveling" without logic), and this "x-bow" is pretty bad. I was more pumped for this than Armored Kill just for the post-earthquake maps, but I just realize that you get that in any BF3 map about two thirds of the way through the game...

    I still wonder what this game would have been like if PC was the main platform...
     
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  46. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I just remembered that they increased the first shot recoil for the M416

    Let's hope that I can still use it as my top weapon... (60MB to go >_>)
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 5, 2012
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  47. HTWingNut

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    I'm disappointed with the expansions so far except for Armored Kill. I like all the tank action. I can dominate in a tank usually, as long as the opposing team are inept at using teamwork. Then there's times when it ends up being 3 tanks and a chopper vs. me. I'm lucky to destroy one tank then. Otherwise I can usually come out ahead in a 2v1 tank battle. I'm still having a hard time figuring out how some people are still able to keep lock on tank with Javelin after a smoke deploy. And I also think the Javelin lock and SOFLAM track distance is too long. I mean I can drive half way across the map behind rocks and trees and still be targeted.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 5, 2012
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  48. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    M416 performance unchanged

    XBOW users >_>

     
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  49. darxide_sorcerer

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    and i despise good tank drivers :D infantry teamwork ftw
     
    darxide_sorcerer, Dec 6, 2012
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  50. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    Just got a quadra kill with my grenade and a triple kill with my sniper afterwards! 1 bullet - 3 death :p insane
     
    jaug1337, Dec 6, 2012
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