Battlefield 3 - Page 117

Chubz · Oct 25, 2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scart

SP was fantastic. I don't know what the guys were smoking who subtracted points for SP in the reviews. It looks stunning, runs like silk and it's simply epic.

It looks pretty, but the gameplay is as bad as it gets. There is no redeeming gameplay in the campaign at all. None. I felt like I was on one of those rides at Disney World or Universal Studios. You're always told what to do and how to do it and have absolutely zero freedom to play the way you want to. I'll never touch it again, that's for sure.

Mangler · Oct 25, 2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

It looks pretty, but the gameplay is as bad as it gets. There is no redeeming gameplay in the campaign at all. None.

It's just like call of duty, just with a little less respawning!

And the press loves cod, so they should love bf3.

pahncrd · Oct 25, 2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

It looks pretty, but the gameplay is as bad as it gets. There is no redeeming gameplay in the campaign at all. None. I felt like I was on one of those rides at Disney World or Universal Studios. You're always told what to do and how to do it and have absolutely zero freedom to play the way you want to. I'll never touch it again, that's for sure.

That's not always a bad thing. Sometimes I want a directed experience. Still, as short as the campaign is....

**shrike126** · Oct 25, 2011, 04:26 PM

There's a SP campaign?

€L1T€ · Oct 25, 2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

It looks pretty, but the gameplay is as bad as it gets. There is no redeeming gameplay in the campaign at all. None. I felt like I was on one of those rides at Disney World or Universal Studios. You're always told what to do and how to do it and have absolutely zero freedom to play the way you want to. I'll never touch it again, that's for sure.

isnt this pretty much every game these days? maybe your one of the people who thinks deus ex allowing you to go in through a vent or a door is freedom though.

only open world games really have any freedom its a pitty they didnt do a mission where you have to assault a base in a proper huge map like the multiplayer ones though kind of like the old school "project igi" levels where you had to sneak into an airbase etc

Progression · Oct 25, 2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

It looks pretty, but the gameplay is as bad as it gets. There is no redeeming gameplay in the campaign at all. None. I felt like I was on one of those rides at Disney World or Universal Studios. You're always told what to do and how to do it and have absolutely zero freedom to play the way you want to. I'll never touch it again, that's for sure.

Dude there hasn't been a game I haven't seen you complain about to the ground.

Every game has at least a portion of it that has a redeeming quality.

Chubz · Oct 25, 2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrygian

Dude there hasn't been a game I haven't seen you complain about to the ground.

Rage, Payday, Deus Ex, The Witcher 2, and even Limbo just to name a few.

I just know mediocre, entirely forgettable games when I play 'em and believe me: Battlefield 3's SP campaign fits that bill. It tries too hard to be Call of Duty, has way too many QTEs, the level design is too linear, and you only get to drive one vehicle - a tank - throughout the entire thing. I was constantly asking myself what I was playing because it certainly wasn't Battlefield. I'm just disappointed DICE sold out and decided to cater to the Call of Duty crowd. I'd much rather have practice mode in single-player to improve my shooting, driving, and flying skills.

Developers seriously have to pull their heads out of their asses and start working on improving the formula for campaigns because the on-rails, respawning enemies crap isn't cutting it for me anymore.

Nunz · Oct 25, 2011, 04:57 PM

Not sure if you guys can see this but - http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3...ats/362708435/
I'm Sicarius-N by the way, I forgot to put that down lol

Post your stats!
I'm 11-1 in matches so far. I lost my last one due to new guys trying out aircraft instead of going for flags.

Loving the game right now. Loving.It.

**Saggypoo** · Oct 25, 2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OverclockN'

So what are the maps like, that's my greatest concern. Are they the traditional monstrous Battlefield maps, or are there a ton of annoying small "Call of a duty" maps?

Been reading reviews stuck at work. The IGN review was a complete waste of time and said absolutely nothing about the game. The review at 1UP though is a lot better.

I've only tried Rush, for the most part, but..

Some of the maps are pretty wide open. I made the mistake of not taking a vehicle a couple of times, ran for what seemed like forever, then got sniped while trying to hoof it across a field and realizing I just wasted 5 minutes of my life. There are a few that are more city-like, funneling you into streets or alleyways. I'm guessing Conquest opens things up even more.

Chubz · Oct 25, 2011, 05:19 PM

Excellent footage showing just how laughable the SP campaign is:

I have to agree with his Homefront comparison 100%. In fact, I'd advise that you check out his Homefront video which demonstrates exactly why that game, like Battlefield 3, sticks with the formula so many developers today use and desperately need to break away from. He's one of the few commentators who truly understands the crap we're being fed and does a great job showing and exploiting it - probably far better than I could ever do.

Mangler · Oct 25, 2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

Excellent footage showing just how laughable the SP campaign is:

I have to agree with his Homefront comparison 100%. In fact, I'd advise that you check out his Homefront video which demonstrates exactly why that game, like Battlefield 3, sticks with the formula so many developers today use and desperately need to break away from. He's one of the few commentators who truly understands the crap we're being fed and does a great job showing and exploiting it - probably far better than I could ever do.

They did break away from that formula in bad company 1, but the reviewers did not like it, so they codified the sp in bc2 and bf3.

Chubz · Oct 25, 2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mangler

They did break away from that formula in bad company 1, but the reviewers did not like it, so they codified the sp in bc2 and bf3.

Yeah, that sucks.

I watched my brother play the campaign on BC1 and it looked really, really interesting. Far better than what BC2 and BF3 had to offer.

night · Oct 25, 2011, 06:15 PM

I decided the SP was @#$% when on the roof with the sniper it was instant scripted death for crouching instead of prone.

I like that he also complains about the overdone, distracting, play interfering lighting

edit: Totalbiscuit

OverclockN' · Oct 25, 2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Saggypoo

I've only tried Rush, for the most part, but..

Some of the maps are pretty wide open. I made the mistake of not taking a vehicle a couple of times, ran for what seemed like forever, then got sniped while trying to hoof it across a field and realizing I just wasted 5 minutes of my life. There are a few that are more city-like, funneling you into streets or alleyways. I'm guessing Conquest opens things up even more.

What is the ratio of small "call of duty" style maps compared to regular Battlefield maps? I can't find anything or anyone talking about the maps any more.

Roxen · Oct 25, 2011, 06:40 PM

Is this real life?

Rad2owns · Oct 25, 2011, 06:46 PM

I just had a weird game.
My team was losing and thought what the heck might as well try a tank, took the 50 position. It was fun mowing down the players on foot especially when they are trying to take the tank out. Slowly my squad mates starting leaving my squad WTF, then players starting leaving the server, we won the game and I went 14/3 not a great Kill score but we won. I dont get it. there were only 16 players and less by the end..

Rad2owns · Oct 25, 2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxen

Is this real life?

Yes it is Sixer.

t0adp1p3 · Oct 25, 2011, 06:59 PM

The first couple of engineer guns seem way underpowered.

night · Oct 25, 2011, 07:02 PM

WTH, game was playing great last night, now it is stuttering like a bitch

wonder squirrel · Oct 25, 2011, 07:11 PM

What does the blinking red mouse icon mean?

after you run up the staircase a guy jumps you. I fight back for a few seconds then die, or the screen goes black (can still see the BF3 icons/ ammo/ etc.) and I die. What are you suppose to do here?

john2 · Oct 25, 2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubz

Homefront video

That was awesome

taz291819 · Oct 25, 2011, 07:14 PM

Any reason why "Ping" doesn't show anything on any servers, just a "-"?

Nunz · Oct 25, 2011, 07:34 PM

Anyone having issues with Battlelog being slow with Firefox? Seems to work perfect in IE..

AllexxisF1 · Oct 25, 2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lukilla

The severe stuttering with nvidia 8/9/gt200 cards is caused by the latest couple of drivers

what the hell is nvidia doing

Ps.- Thanks for the help guys.

Is this true? because I got some nasty..I mean nasty stutter. I am running dual 460's (768mb) in SLI and most of the time things are great but when I move there is some serious stutter. Not enough that would hamper the game but enough to annoy the crap out of me.

I though I read here that disabling Hyperthreading would work? Any help would be appreciative.

clerick · Oct 25, 2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AllexxisF1

Is this true? because I got some nasty..I mean nasty stutter.

TURN OFF HYPERTHREADING. First post should be added with this info.

H001iGAN · Oct 25, 2011, 08:00 PM

got the game, runs ultra 60 fps all the time @ 1600P so far in SP. can only run 2xaa tho, might have to turn aa off for MP, can't connect to any servers it says you have been disconnected from the login server on every server i try to connect to

€L1T€ · Oct 25, 2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by night

I decided the SP was @#$% when on the roof with the sniper it was instant scripted death for crouching instead of prone.

I like that he also complains about the overdone, distracting, play interfering lighting

edit: Totalbiscuit

yea i had to try that about four times before i finally let the stupid script play out... its worth getting past it though some of the levels are really good its definetly a good experience overall.

just spoiled by the scripted bits like the sniper guy and the press space bar , press left mouse button , press E moment.

theres not to many of those though

VW_Factor · Oct 25, 2011, 08:08 PM

I hate that button pressing bullshit. Thats when I take a quick break to swig my beer.

I don't need to be actively involved with the cutscene, I'm already sitting down and playing the damn game.

Mangler · Oct 25, 2011, 08:11 PM

People who hates the qte crap will love the Paris level, it only had 4 or 5 of those hand to hand "fights"...

AllexxisF1 · Oct 25, 2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by clerick

TURN OFF HYPERTHREADING. First post should be added with this info.

Thanks Mate.

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Oct 25, 2011, 05:19 PM	#3490
Chubz Doomer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 12,171	Excellent footage showing just how laughable the SP campaign is: I have to agree with his Homefront comparison 100%. In fact, I'd advise that you check out his Homefront video which demonstrates exactly why that game, like Battlefield 3, sticks with the formula so many developers today use and desperately need to break away from. He's one of the few commentators who truly understands the crap we're being fed and does a great job showing and exploiting it - probably far better than I could ever do. __________________ YouTube Channel

Oct 25, 2011, 06:15 PM	#3493
night Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: houston Posts: 10,667	I decided the SP was @#$% when on the roof with the sniper it was instant scripted death for crouching instead of prone. I like that he also complains about the overdone, distracting, play interfering lighting edit: Totalbiscuit __________________ However, I am in the extreme minority, and I understand that there is something fundamentally wrong with me Last edited by night : Oct 25, 2011 at 06:24 PM.

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Oct 25, 2011, 06:40 PM	#3495
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Oct 25, 2011, 06:46 PM	#3496
Rad2owns Rage3D Vet Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ont Ca EH! Posts: 4,005	I just had a weird game. My team was losing and thought what the heck might as well try a tank, took the 50 position. It was fun mowing down the players on foot especially when they are trying to take the tank out. Slowly my squad mates starting leaving my squad WTF, then players starting leaving the server, we won the game and I went 14/3 not a great Kill score but we won. I dont get it. there were only 16 players and less by the end.. __________________ This is about supporting Rage3D. You might even save a family member, close friend or yourself. We can all make a difference one CPU at a time. It dosnt HAVE to be on all the time, though that does help alot. Rage3D [email protected] Forum If you Fold The Cure will Come!!!!! Fold On Forever!! http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...00CC&c5=FFFFFF Your Thoughts Will Define Your Destiny. Hidden variables are everywhere. BF3 KOz1

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Oct 25, 2011, 06:59 PM	#3498
t0adp1p3 Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carolina Beach, North Carolina Posts: 7,841	The first couple of engineer guns seem way underpowered.

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Oct 25, 2011, 07:02 PM	#3499
night Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: houston Posts: 10,667	WTH, game was playing great last night, now it is stuttering like a bitch __________________ However, I am in the extreme minority, and I understand that there is something fundamentally wrong with me

Oct 25, 2011, 07:11 PM	#3500
wonder squirrel Godlike Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 13,971	What does the blinking red mouse icon mean? after you run up the staircase a guy jumps you. I fight back for a few seconds then die, or the screen goes black (can still see the BF3 icons/ ammo/ etc.) and I die. What are you suppose to do here? __________________ The last of a dying breed..

Oct 25, 2011, 07:14 PM	#3502
taz291819 Radeon Northern Islands Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 2,136	Any reason why "Ping" doesn't show anything on any servers, just a "-"? __________________ Sig changed, because bete told me to.

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Oct 25, 2011, 08:00 PM	#3506
H001iGAN Orzysz Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,694	got the game, runs ultra 60 fps all the time @ 1600P so far in SP. can only run 2xaa tho, might have to turn aa off for MP, can't connect to any servers it says you have been disconnected from the login server on every server i try to connect to

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Oct 25, 2011, 08:11 PM	#3509
Mangler PC Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 19,798	People who hates the qte crap will love the Paris level, it only had 4 or 5 of those hand to hand "fights"...

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