Battlefield 3

[AUChase]

Re: Battlefield 3

I had a lot of fun with OSers, tonight..

I unlocked several things and moved a full rank in three rounds.. great stuff.

I think I've finally got the hang of the Jets and now that I've got flares and heat seekers unlocked, I'm competitive with other Jets.

I;m sorry about quitting in the middle of the round on defense.. had to cut it short, I've got to be up for work at 5am

Who is C Morris and Comfortably ? I've been trying to remember and my mind just can't come up with anything..

[Goffs]

Re: Battlefield 3

Patch notes

Patch notes for Nov 22 patch
Major client update for the PC version Battlefield 3 as well as a server-side update for all platforms.

The update will be made on Nov. 22nd 7:00 AM UTC / Nov. 21st 11:00 PM PST.

We’ll share release timing on the console patches as soon as we are clear on the timing, these take a bit longer due to console certification process.


---- Client-Side Changes:

-- Visuals, Stability and Performance Fixes:

• General performance and loading time improvements
• “Black Screen” fix for an issue occurring on some PC Configurations
• Stereo and Rendering Support for Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards
• Adjusted the “stuttering” encountered on some PC configurations.
• Fixed several Crashes when joining MP and Co-Op sessions
• Fixed multiple problems when using multiple monitors (Eyefinity / Surround).
• Fixed visual corruption issues on certain Nvidia Cards
• Improved loading times for certain textures
• Added console command “GameTime.MaxVariableFps” to limit max FPS
• Added console command “UI.DrawEnable” to hide UI for screenshots / videos

-- Balance and Gameplay Adjustments (PC)

• Fixed a problem with high speed mouse movement
• Added back some missing Growlers on Kharg Island Conquest Large
• Added back EOR sound for SQDM and TDM
• You should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open position
• Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it(note the affect this will have on Hardcore mode!)
• Spawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemies
• You should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDM
• Combat areas on Kharg Rush tweaked in order to disallow defenders to access the carrier ship after 1st base is taken and being able to enter the AA gun
• Fixed a problem with revived players not suffering suppression
• Fixed a problem with the camera when being revived in COOP
• Added joystick deadzone setting
• Fixed sound for when climbing ladders
• Fixed an issue with some weapon sounds in first person
• Fixed a swim sound loop error
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantry
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeeps.
• Reduced the physics impact of AA guns and Jet Cannons, players under attack from these weapons should no longer lose control.
• Increased the damage of the 44 Magnum slightly.
• Increased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 Rex.
• Increased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weapons.
• Slightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-R.
• Slightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long range.
• Slightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm rifles.
• Decreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weapons.
• Reduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraft.
• Increased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK rounds.
• Reduced the damage .50cal weapons do against Helicopters.
• Updated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells
UI Changes (PC)
• Added round duration and ticket summary at EOR
• Advanced squad polish – should be more intuitive
• Significant changes to the Join Squad functionality (see below)
• Fixed a problem regarding keybindings while playing
• You should now get a better error message when being disconnected via Battlelog

---- Server Update Highlights

• EOD Bot exploit fix
• Several crash fixes
• Anti-stat padding measures taken, disallowing ranked servers to run obscure settings
• Improved team kill kick configuration
• Support for unranked servers. Unranked servers do not report players' scores to Battlelog, but server administrators can freely control all settings


-- Share your profile and stats with new Battlelog functionality

• Ability to share your Profile and Stats pages to Facebook, Google+, and Twitter
• User Profile and Stats pages on Battlelog can now be accessed without being signed in to Battlelog if you know a user's URL
• Single sign on from Battlelog to Origin. If you're not logged in to Origin and join a game server, Battlelog will automatically sign you in to Origin in the background and join the game server


-- Quick notes on Squad changes in the Nov 22 update

• Removed FIND ME A SQUAD option
• Allow players to join empty Squads alone, thus having 1/4 squad members
• Change order of options to LEAVE SQUAD, INV A FRIEND, SWITCH TEAM
• Disable Privacy flag when 1 man squad
• Reset Privacy flag from Private to Public when squad drops to 1 player
• All occupied Squads will now show up colored blue on the Squad Selection screen
• Players who choose not to join squads will also show up as Blue in the "Not in a Squad” line
• Squads that are currently empty will display as white -- if you wish to join an empty Squad, you can choose the first one marked with white text


-- A detailed look at Squad refinements

A detailed look at Squad refinements

Today's PC client patch features numerous tweaks to Squad functionality and is part of our ongoing efforts to make it easier to play with friends and Platoon mates. These changes will also be implemented for consoles when we release the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 updates shortly. Stay tuned for the exact date of the console updates.

First, we need to look at how joining with Squads and Platoons affects the balance of teams. Initially, servers are commanded to equal out each side, so joining with friends can impact that balance while joining with Platoons further hinders this. As a result we have made some adjustments to the in-game Squad management screen.

For PC, you are now able to highlight the various Squads and select which one you wish to join by selecting a Squad and then clicking the Join Squad button. Please note that the Squad Privacy option still allows 2 man Squads which, during 64 player sessions, can lead to players with no squad position –- the number of people with no Squads will be shown at the bottom of the Squad selection list.

After the patch is applied to consoles (in the near future) you will be able to join Squads by cycling through the list and selecting which Squad you wish to join.

[SinisterAlex]

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It will be interesting to see what these "UI" changes are for the PC. Hopefully they changed/ altered the main menu while in game for selecting classes, squads, spawns, etc.

[Goffs]

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I would like to see the option of customizing my soldier loadouts and vehicle armaments before getting in the game. Console version has that but on the PC you have to do it while the ticker goes down.

Also I hate battlelog as it doesn't show my rankings and stats! How do you get it to show your unlocks? Do I need to play a second round to make it show?

[bcruise]

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• Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it(note the affect this will have on Hardcore mode!)

Ooooh...I love doing this to the enemies on Uncharted - usually the blast takes two or three others with him!

Thing is, just one of those types of catastrophies might get you kicked for teamkilling....

[GHOSTFACE03]

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RPG's don't have much splash damage to avoid abuse. I find hitting the walls next to them or behind them is not enough to kill them. I get kills most of the time by just aiming at their legs. You either hit them in the legs directly or the ground right underneath them.

Ah, i see. Well that's somewhat annoying but i can live with it. Getting blown up all the time can get really damn annoying, i know that for a fact.

This upcoming patch is looking pretty impressive, especially the better spawning on TDM. I love playing TDM but sometimes the spawns have made me cringe, i literally had a guy spawn right behind me at the beginning of a match once. Another time a guy spawned from behind me and killed me, then i spawned behind him and killed him, crazy. This patch isn't just for pc right?

[eDotd]

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Liking what I see, especially the buffs to the Jets/Choppers.

Kind of disappointed there isn't anything about VOIP for squads. I still have high hopes though because that list doesn't look complete. I posted the screens that DICE posted of the tactical light nerf and it's no where to be found on this list. Hopefully there are other little things that make the patch (IRNV nerf, disallowing mortars from deployment, etc).

[Goffs]

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I thought they were going to patch in horns for the jeeps? I'm not seeing the IRNV nerf as I still use it in bright areas with no problems....

[NumberOneRB]

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I'm sure this was just the first of multiple patches in the near future. They probably just wanted to make sure they got SOMETHING out rather quickly to fix more pressing issues. I'm sure the patch that fixes the tac lights, scopes, etc. will release in the near future.

[Goffs]

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[fatleg3]

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What time is 7:00 UTC in EST time?

Better yet what time will the patch be ready here in the US

[Goffs]

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I like how they gave options for squads now BUT now there are more lone wolves rather than having actual squads. It could be because it's new as I just click and play without looking to join a squad.

The plus side is that it's going to be easier to jump in with the os guys in a party.

[TripleCrown9]

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Well I'm horrible at this game. I picked it up an hour ago, been playing campaign, and have died about 10 times maybe more.

[eDotd]

Biggest improvement for me has been the spawn points. I can't count the number of times i've died at a flag in contention, then tried to spawn back at that flag to defend only to be looking right down the barrel of an enemy as I reappear.

New squad stuff is pretty cool. Still has a long, long way to go to match what BF2 brought to the table.

Oh, and I actually like Recon. Still working to unlock the SOFLAM. Didn't do much killing but provided some great spawn points for my squad.



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[franko3219]

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In reading the notes it mentions that the PC patch would be released but that the consols would take a little longer; however I just got on my 360 and the patch was there to d/l (167mb). Does anyone know if those notes also apply to the consol versions?