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OXM: Battlefield 3 bugs: a launch survival guide

OXM UK: "Battlefield 3 has been out for a whole weekend, and as seems to be the norm where big budget online shooters are concerned, there are a few teething troubles."

Pentumsmart5316d ago

These are all issues and problems I have gathered from complaints by players in the game, on the internet and from my own experiences.

[b]First priority issues:[/b]

(!) LAG issues - getting pulled back while running around, traveling back in time, TELEPORTING, we've all done it or seen it. Hopefully, this is the first priority to fix.
(!) Microphone issues - Communication not coming through, talking cuts off, microphone volume too low, needs to be fixed ASAP.
(!) Green screen - Screen turns green for a half second, occurs at random times. Happened a lot in the beta.
(!) Being able to quit the game in the "END OF ROUND" - why isn't this possible? When I'm finished with a match and have to go, I need to sit through 30 seconds of stats, then 10-15 seconds into get to the map THEN quit the game. Please fix this.
(!) Game Sound disappears from the game leaving only gun sounds and footsteps left. Happens every game I've played and it's annoying. You can't even hear if the bombs are planted.
(!) Be able to MUTE people (PS3)!
(!) CO-OP - Not being able to join a friend/invite from a friend to a CO-OP game with a message saying "lost connection to the server".
(!) Setting the aiming like it was in the BETA. It just felt much greater.
(!) Hit detection - people including me are experiencing hit detection problems. This is also a problem in the campaign mode & CO-OP.
(!) Be able to release the parachute. Seriously, if the parachute releases right away in the DAMAVAND PEAK map leap, waiting to hit the land is boring and you get killed easily.
(!) The squad system needs more work.
(!) Class sometimes randomly changes class after respawn.
(!) Random deaths by nothing "Bad luck" (not suicide). I died once by just driving the tanks. No one around.

[b]Second priority issues:[/b]

* Increase damage of RPG - Takes at least 4 shots at a tank to ruin it, I almost feel helpless when facing a tank with my engineer class.
* Increase sniper damage - yes, I said it. 3-4 shots in the chest is too much.
* Increase pistol damage + triggers (using the pistol in the BETA felt so much better).
* Increase Jets/Helicopters health [i]slightly[/i].
* Add a few more TRANSPORT vehicles to the spawning points on bigger maps. You often get stuck in a spawn point with 300-500 meters distance to the objective and your teammate took the only vehicle and left.
* Knifing without animation doesn't get you a one hit kill. Knife should always be one hit kill - at least from behind.
* Be able to pick up enemie's weapons only instead of their full class. If I want to be medic and need ammo and see a gun on the ground, I still want to be a medic only with another gun.
* Two different musictracks in the end of the round - one for the winner team and one for the losing team.

To be honest, the BETA felt much better to play minus the glitches and bugs, but the overall gameplay.

Fishy Fingers5316d ago (Edited 5316d ago )

Nice post, I'd agree with most of that (priority issues), having experienced quite a few myself.
Other than the beta "feeling better", personally, feels pretty much exactly the same, didnt DICE even say they made no control type changes from beta to retail?

The only really difference between the 2 for me (PC) is the beta had a few "game breaking" bugs, while I've yet to experience that with the retail.

Overall no worse than any other game at launch really, mostly minor problems which I'm sure will be addressed in due time. Nothing stopping me enjoying the game as a whole.

malol5316d ago

im on PC
and believe it or not it used to lag alt less in beta for me
now there is rubber banding all over the place !!

and cant see pings on servers even tho it worked just fine in the beta

Spitfire_Riggz5316d ago

I noticed you are on pc. I dont think changes to the weight in guns can be felt with a mouse. I think

ThatHappyGamer5316d ago

Agree with everything except the Pistol part. Pistols seemed overpowered in the Beta. They're fine now.

And the guy who gave the idea of Vehicle Health Regeneration deserve a fuckin Nobel Prize. :| *sarcasm*

ian725316d ago

I have the PS3 version and had a lot of teleporting, travelling back in time. Tanks do seem invincible with RPG's the easiest way to blow them up is with C4.
Been able to quit/do anything at end of round is very annoying, I miss the first seconds of many games with changing equipment etc, before starting.
I really love the game it's just a few things that need addressing.

r1sh125316d ago

@pentumsart....
Totally agree on the xbox side too, my main problem is the not being able to leave at the end of a game with squad or by myself.
Lagg sending me back in time.
And not having a larger squad..
4 is toooo small!!!

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dirigiblebill5316d ago

"Being able to quit the game in the "END OF ROUND" - why isn't this possible? When I'm finished with a match and have to go, I need to sit through 30 seconds of stats, then 10-15 seconds into get to the map THEN quit the game. Please fix this."

Oh god yes. At least let us fiddle with our load-outs while we're waiting...

Pentumsmart5316d ago

I'm glad you guys agree with me. I think most of these problems listed are issues we all think needs to be resolved and hopefully, DICE will try..¨

I should've added "be able to edit class/dogtags/etc in the "end of round menu".

But I'm still enjoying this game. Fucking amazing.

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Battlefield 3 Cut Missions From Campaign Detailed by Former DICE Dev

Battlefield 3's former Lead Designer has revealed that there were two cut missions from the main campaign

XiNatsuDragnel498d ago

I wish someone can get those EA game leaks to see all the cut content ngl

anast498d ago

Get rid of campaigns, move the game to mobile, and try to compete with warzone. They would save time and money.

Johnh5223498d ago (Edited 498d ago )

Bf4 was fun hope the new bf is just as good.

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Battlefield Needs the Glory Days of BF3 and Bad Company 2 Back

Whether it comes through remakes or a new game with a similar style, DICE should aim to revive the glory days of Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2.

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masterfox1284d ago

hmmm I think there will be no old BF glory days for EA since they are loyal to their greediness and laziness :D

Knightofelemia1284d ago

You're asking for a miracle with EA that will never happen unless they can exploit the money making schemes behind it.

MadLad1283d ago

We'll see what happens now that Zampella is overlooking the series.

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Father__Merrin1283d ago

Anyone that wants to plat bf3 you can still go ahead and play it

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Battlefield 3 Reality Mod Installation and Beginner's Guide Released

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