Battlefield 3 PC discussion thread MK II

Hey guys, I just got the game in the Humble Bundle. Do most of the servers run without any DLC (just the base game), or will I need to buy some before I can join most of the servers?

Probably a noob question... :p
 
The_Imp_ZA said:
Hey guys, I just got the game in the Humble Bundle. Do most of the servers run without any DLC (just the base game), or will I need to buy some before I can join most of the servers?

Probably a noob question... :p
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Most servers run a combination, but from day 1 experience I can assure you that most gameplay happens on the vanilla maps, especially Metro, Kharg Island and Noshar Channel.
 
The_Imp_ZA said:
Hey guys, I just got the game in the Humble Bundle. Do most of the servers run without any DLC (just the base game), or will I need to buy some before I can join most of the servers?

Probably a noob question... :p
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As you can see there are games up :)
 
Ok, I also got BF3 (and Dead Space 3) through Humble Bundle... and Origin SUCKS. I think in total I downloaded Dead Space 3 about 2.5 times. First time the download failed at 85% and then it restarted. Rest of the times it failed around 90-something percent and then restarted at 89%. I really really hate Origin.

Anyway, I finally got DS3 and BF3 downloaded and installed so I thought I'd open up BF3 just to see what it looks like, but when I run BF3 from Origin, my internet browser opens and attempts to install a plugin.
Is this how I'm supposed to launch BF3? From the browser?
 
ViperGTI said:
Anyway, I finally got DS3 and BF3 downloaded and installed so I thought I'd open up BF3 just to see what it looks like, but when I run BF3 from Origin, my internet browser opens and attempts to install a plugin.
Is this how I'm supposed to launch BF3? From the browser?
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Yes, Battlefield 3 (and BF4 in the future) use Battlelog, which is EA's server browser/stat viewer/friend list. It requires a plugin for your explorer (be it IE, FF or Chrome) in order to work correctly.

It has an absolute plethora of functionality. Originally, most gamers were against it, but I think most of either learnt to live with it, or realised how powerful it is.
 
I find it funny how i am the only one not having problems with Origin.

Downloaded all BF3 DLC updates when i still played BF3,Downloaded DS3 on my brothers account and will later download the new SimCity as soon as i buy a new HD and move some stuff over.

Not one download failed so far or started over.
 
JackBauer said:
Is ek die enigste een wat deesdae hitreg issues in game het. Dood nadat ek om draai/container gehardloop het ens?
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Only noticed it after i started playing BF3 again after playing other games,the problem is your playstyle.

When 2 players come across BF3 in close-medium range it's kill or be killed.The one who has the best aim,cover and position usually wins.
 
DCWarhound said:
I find it funny how i am the only one not having problems with Origin.

Downloaded all BF3 DLC updates when i still played BF3,Downloaded DS3 on my brothers account and will later download the new SimCity as soon as i buy a new HD and move some stuff over.

Not one download failed so far or started over.
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Oh, and also while I was busy playing, sometimes I notice Origin just disappears... I have multiple monitors so I've got the download open on the other monitor while playing. Alt+Tab to investigate and it seems that Origin just crashed without any warning / errors and then Origin has to be restarted as well.

I downloaded Dragon Age 2 via Origin about 2/3 weeks ago without any issues and even BF3 downloaded ok, but DS3 was a nightmare to get downloaded.
 
Phatso said:
Yes, Battlefield 3 (and BF4 in the future) use Battlelog, which is EA's server browser/stat viewer/friend list. It requires a plugin for your explorer (be it IE, FF or Chrome) in order to work correctly.

It has an absolute plethora of functionality. Originally, most gamers were against it, but I think most of either learnt to live with it, or realised how powerful it is.
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Ok, I'll try it again this weekend and take the game for a spin.
 
Does anyone here constantly play with a squad? I'm finding more and more of my friends are leaving BF3 and I enjoy the game more when I'm with a squad. So, if anyone is recruiting, I'm here.
 
been a while i should fire up the engines again , forgot all bout bf3 ........... Im waiting for BF3.5 code name BF4
 
DCWarhound said:
I find it funny how i am the only one not having problems with Origin.

Downloaded all BF3 DLC updates when i still played BF3,Downloaded DS3 on my brothers account and will later download the new SimCity as soon as i buy a new HD and move some stuff over.

Not one download failed so far or started over.
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I also had no issue while downloading BF3, finished quickly :D
 
RaFi said:
Thanks to the The Humble Origin Bundle, I can now play BF3 with my lad. I didn't pay attention, he actually wanted Crysis 2, so it was a pleasant surprise to find BF3 included.
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Bought it too, even though I own both those games already. Nice to give to charity. Now to find a deserving friend that wants some games ;)
 
DuckKnuckle said:
Does anyone here constantly play with a squad? I'm finding more and more of my friends are leaving BF3 and I enjoy the game more when I'm with a squad. So, if anyone is recruiting, I'm here.
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I normally invade a squad and stick there unless I find a clan colleague.
 
I wish this game's 'Repair install' option allowed one to PAUSE the update! I have to now do an uninterrupted 2.5+GB update before I can run the game. So goddamn annoying!
 
Tsar said:
Was that the last patch?
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I don't know. After the download and installation, the game claimed the game was corrupt and that I need to do a 'Repair install', which amounts to 2.5+GB. I only have Back to Karkand and Close Quarters.
 
Vampothic said:
I don't know. After the download and installation, the game claimed the game was corrupt and that I need to do a 'Repair install', which amounts to 2.5+GB. I only have Back to Karkand and Close Quarters.
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I am too scared to see what I have to download :-/ I really should get back into it.
 
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