Installed BF3 Open Beta and... unninstalled after 15min.
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Actually i don't understand why people around here are bashing so hard the BF games. I'll refer to BFBC2, the one i played the most in the series. It has huge maps, allows good teamwork (it's not the game's fault that people prefer to solo, or crowd on sniper class), bullet drop and bullet penetration, destructible environments (limited, but still good). Also has a nice array of weapons. Sure, the game is exploitable : M60 with magnum ammo, Carl Gustav, Abakan, to name just a few, not to mention tank/APC rape allowed by being able to repair it continuously. It's not 100% realistic (RO2 isn't either - see the bandage thing for example), but it's fun.
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I love how the PR for DICE/EA was claiming this was a "PC centric" game.
No in game server browser, intrusive software, no SDK/mod tools to actually make use of the advantages of the newer engine, etc.
Then throw in the necessity behind higher end specs for decent visual fidelity and frame-rate, all for Bad Company 2.5.
The final icing on the cake? Everyone whines and complains about a 27 man Indie developer having a buggy beta/release, but a 270+ man company with years of experience and a long existing publisher is excusable somehow?
I was initially excited for BF3, but between the alpha/beta, and the ever increasing amounts of bad news concerning this game as time progresses has made me jump off the market for this title. Arcade shooters are fine and all, but not all the bull**** caught up with the game.
No in game server browser, intrusive software, no SDK/mod tools to actually make use of the advantages of the newer engine, etc.
Then throw in the necessity behind higher end specs for decent visual fidelity and frame-rate, all for Bad Company 2.5.
The final icing on the cake? Everyone whines and complains about a 27 man Indie developer having a buggy beta/release, but a 270+ man company with years of experience and a long existing publisher is excusable somehow?
I was initially excited for BF3, but between the alpha/beta, and the ever increasing amounts of bad news concerning this game as time progresses has made me jump off the market for this title. Arcade shooters are fine and all, but not all the bull**** caught up with the game.
The thing is people keep coming here to tell us BF3 is better, but other people say they tried it and found out it's worse.
Don't bother defending BF3 here. No one cares. BF3 sucks. I didn't need to see anything but the early videos to know it would suck. I have never even thought of buying BF3, since then.
Don't forget that some of these people might be paid viral marketers. A lot of the complainers have very few posts. I saw one guy that had 6 posts then posted a thread about why BF3 is better than RO2.
Seriously? OK sure... Mr EA Representative.
I don't know but I think bf3 is definately the most realistic bf game of the series. With prone ability it adds some more realism and the shootingh is pretty tough with the recoil system. Maybe shooting is tougher then with the mp44/MKB's in RO2. I look forward to playing bf3 in realism mode and with 64 players. I enjoyh both games because they are so different. You should really try the free BF 3 beta though.
I didn't like it at first, on Metro it is ****ing terrible when you are in the park. In the underground bit and the urban bit it's quite nice fighting but Caspian Border is really where it's at. Google chrome users can do a little trick to get into them Caspian Border servers and DAMNNN it's alot better in that map. The game plays completely different and the visuals are stunning.
Still, I prefer Ro2 but BF3 isn't bad. Just not some people's cup of tea.
Still, I prefer Ro2 but BF3 isn't bad. Just not some people's cup of tea.
I was expecting some arguments and explanations but nothing. Admit it, you didnt even try bf3.
I played BF3 in the aplha. It does a good job of doing what it does. As arcade style run and gun shooters go, it appeared to be pretty decent. That said, I'm not particularly interested in it as when it comes to arcade run and gun shooters, I've gotten to the point that they all feel pretty generic to me, with BF3 being no exception. Apart from jets and some damn pretty visuals, it played just like every other run & gunner I've played recently.
I'll try the open beta to see if it feels any different after the few weeks in between, but if it doesn't make much more of an impression on me, I don't think I'll be looking to it beyond the beta. There's only so many times I can pay $60 for the same game, after all.
I'll try the open beta to see if it feels any different after the few weeks in between, but if it doesn't make much more of an impression on me, I don't think I'll be looking to it beyond the beta. There's only so many times I can pay $60 for the same game, after all.
Steam does this too. Punkbuster takes screenshots of you playing. Simple solution is dont run origin unless you are playing bf3. On a side note I dont run steam either unless im playing a steam game.
What would you say to someone who uninstalled RO2 after 15 minutes ?
I'd say they should give the game more of a chance.
I found the gameplay extremely repetitive and linear. Felt like unninstalling, but I'll wait a bit more to try Caspian Border before doing so.
Just to focus on this comment specifically, I would agree on the GOTY title.
Yes, all the new games, RO2, BF3, CoDwhatverversiontheyarenow are all not flawless without their own bugs and glitches, so any bugs each has all cancel one another out, as some people can play, others can not, and some just have issues but can still play.
It happens.
But why I think RO2 should get GOTY awarded to them is due to innovation and bringing something new to the table.
RO2 compared to RO1 has far better graphics, an actual single player (which is good or bad depending on who you ask, but at least it's there and works better than RO1's), more interaction, better movement, better weapon physics, multiple game modes beyond just Territory, and basically is a complete overhaul and evolution from RO1.
BF3 compared to BFBC2 or even BF2...... well.... it's just BFBC2 with slightly better graphics and more elements from BF2 added into it..... so when it comes to innovation, it simply just isn't there.
Call of Duty?
Can't say I even bothered to pay attention, but if it's anything like all the other CoD games dating back to CoD4.... then there's not much that needs to be said.
Then when you compare each game to one another..... RO2 has fast and continuous patches/updates, SDK, Official and Un-Official Mods, Official and Non maps and overall expansion to the game over the next few years, as well as all the above..... RO2 should win hands down.
Though there are still plenty of other games out there beside just these three and not all are FPS's..... so who really knows what will happen?
I think people are missing the point sometimes. RO2 was an innovative game and BF3 doesn't really. But that doesn't have to be bad thing when it is a fun game.
I didn't complain when Diablo II played like Diablo 1, simply because it was already amazing.
Now BC2 was not that amazing (as I hear, it's more BC3 with planes), but it was a pretty decent game. Until EA started kicking me after 10 minutes whenever I wanted to play, resulting in me hating Dice/EA.
After two years it still wasn't patched...
However; They simply had to fix the issues BC2 had, increase graphic quality (not adding effects, just the video camera sun glare alone... jeez) and implement the BF2 feel and I would be happy.
I am dling the open beta now, and even if it is better than I think; I am still waiting for a free weekend or something (coming 2014 probably) to see if it doesn't have the same problems BC2 has.
However the EULA of Steam and Origin differ on the details.
IIRC steam can check all steam game maps and stuff, but Origin can check you're entire computer.
Seems like a big difference to me.
Don't quote me, maybe it has changed. But that was the situation some time ago.
Edit: Ah well, EA doesn't let me login or register... never mind about the whole game then
I didn't complain when Diablo II played like Diablo 1, simply because it was already amazing.
Now BC2 was not that amazing (as I hear, it's more BC3 with planes), but it was a pretty decent game. Until EA started kicking me after 10 minutes whenever I wanted to play, resulting in me hating Dice/EA.
After two years it still wasn't patched...
However; They simply had to fix the issues BC2 had, increase graphic quality (not adding effects, just the video camera sun glare alone... jeez) and implement the BF2 feel and I would be happy.
I am dling the open beta now, and even if it is better than I think; I am still waiting for a free weekend or something (coming 2014 probably) to see if it doesn't have the same problems BC2 has.
However the EULA of Steam and Origin differ on the details.
IIRC steam can check all steam game maps and stuff, but Origin can check you're entire computer.
Seems like a big difference to me.
Don't quote me, maybe it has changed. But that was the situation some time ago.
Edit: Ah well, EA doesn't let me login or register... never mind about the whole game then
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