Battlefield 3

[Insanecyclone]

More unrest problems. Non-gameplay wise I'm worried about BF3.

http://bf3blog.com/2011/08/only-one-...ed-per-player/


Only one Battlefield 3 soldier allowed per player?

Yesterday we reported that Origin would be required to play retail copies of Battlefield 3, and possible digital downloads as well. This wasn’t a big surprise and most gamers wouldn’t mind, but we’ve now got some news that might arouse some anger and disappointment among fans.

In the past Battlefield games, players would create an account for the Battlefield game (e.g. BF2 or Bad Company 2), and they subsequently could create several profiles or soldiers to play as. Now, according to DICE’s Daniel Matros, one’s Battlefield 3 soldier is tied to the Origin account. In the Battlefield 3 alpha, one’s soldier name was the same as the Origin profile, and there was no way of changing it or creating a new soldier. In order to change your in-game name, you had to change your Origin profile name. However, this was an alpha version, and it’s a possible that certain player features were turned off.

But Matros specifically commented on Twitter regarding the ability to chose a player name in Battlefield 3 by saying “your name is linked to your origin persona“. It suggests that there would be only one player per Origin account, which is quite disappointing, seeing how the feature was available in almost all other Battlefield games (we’re not certain whether it’s possible to create multiple Origin profiles without having to re-purchase games). Unlike consoles, PC players have had a choice of not only choosing their name, but creating a new soldier and starting from scratch, if they so desired. This also leads us to believe that Origin will be required regardless of where Battlefield 3 is purchased — retail or any of the digital distribution platforms.

We hope that this isn’t the final decision regarding player profiles and that DICE reconsiders keeping the feature that was present in many Battlefield games. And while we can understand why EA would tightly integrate Battlefield 3 into Origin, this is perhaps taking it a step too far.

[jmc]

Well, Guess i'm only buying it for xbox then..... not going through with it for PC.

[Boyiee]

I really don't see how that is reason enough to avoid the game on the best platform that is available.

[Sqwunk]

I've only played BFBC2 on xbox, so this news doesn't really effect me at all. Is what they're talking about similar to HL where you can just open the menu and change your name whenever you feel like it, to add clan tags, or whatever you want to do?

[Insanecyclone]

I've only played BFBC2 on xbox, so this news doesn't really effect me at all. Is what they're talking about similar to HL where you can just open the menu and change your name whenever you feel like it, to add clan tags, or whatever you want to do?

It's more like starting an alt in mmos. Fresh start over after reaching the cap.

[Sqwunk]

It's more like starting an alt in mmos. Fresh start over after reaching the cap.

Ah ok, that makes sense then. I was wondering if I would get bored with BC2 if I ever capped everything, but I dont have the free time to be able to do that.

[Dmitry]

Ugh, EA. Come on.

[Galkaeater]

I dont see the big deal its not like theres different classes or races or factions

[Celeras]

Also goes a long way to hinder smurfing/boosting, since you'd need to actually buy a second account to do so. Can't really see the negative.

[Boyiee]

10 times the unlocks that bfbc2 had. 10. Times. People aren't going to cap out and need some second account. I busted my ass to bronze star every weapon, fuck gold starring them all. This is good for the game, if not at least a nonfactor. It doesn't really make any difference. It's not a negative, that's for sure. Would you rather be playing cod with the wonderful features they've added?

Game is going to be incredible. One of the best fps to ever hit the market, and it will be that for quite a while. Jumping boat or getting upset about stupid little things like this is borderline retarded. The only thing EA could do to this game to make me or any fps player I play with be it competitive or casual actually not want to play this on day one is to charge a monthly fee to play... and I would bet my savings account on us still playing it day one even if that were the case. And yes, there is actually money in my savings account.

[Takedown3]

blaming you if we ever see pay to play FPS

[Boyiee]

One of the next 3 CODs will be, you don't need to blame me.

[Insanecyclone]

[Misterjingles]

[Greedouw]

holy shit

[Mathematics]

it was weird i started playing the video and i had to fart but ended up shitting my pants. i dont know if it was coincidental or not. i shit my pants watching that

[Insanecyclone]

[Eggroll]

Totally using the roomba w/ a machine gun in every single match.

[Insanecyclone]

http://bf3blog.com/2011/08/complete-...eld-3-weapons/


Complete list of Battlefield 3 weapons

With the Gamescom multiplayer trailer, and EA press event, DICE has released a list of all the weapons and equipment that will be available in Battlefield 3. Among other things, it is confirmed that portable anti-air launchers will be available, as well as claymore mines. Without further ado, here is the full list of official, confirmed Battlefield 3 weapons:

Assault rifles
M16A4
M416
G3
Ak74M
AN94
KH2002
AEK971
F2000
ASVAL

Carbines
M4A1
G36C
AKS74U
SCAR H
A-91
SG553LB

Light machine guns
M249
M60
M27 IAR
M40
RPK
Pecheneg
Type88

Sniper rifles
MK11
SVD
SV98
M98B
M40A5
M82A3
M39
SKS

Sub Machine guns
P90
P90TR
MP7
UMP-45
PDR
PP2000

Shotguns
870 MCS
M1014
USAS-12
Saiga 20K
DAO-12

Rocket launchers
AT4
SMAW
RPG-7
Javelin
FIM-92 Stinger
SA-18 IGLA

Pistols
M9
M93R
MP443
MP412
Glock 17
Glock 18
M1911
T44

Misc
M67 Hand grenades
M18 Smoke grenades
C4 explosives
M15 Anti tank mine
Claymore mine
60MM Mortar
M320 40mm launcher with grenades/smoke/shotgun
M26 MASS with shotgun/Flechettes/flag round/solid slugs

[sruon]

Is it known at this point if we'll be able to host our own servers or it will be yet another EA bullshit with their 3rd party providers?