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J!n · 28th Aug 2011, 15:54

I already got my joy stick out of the loft, brand new never used. Im going to enjoy many hours on this game. I even pre orderd this back in Feb

for £29.99 from play

vdbswong · 28th Aug 2011, 16:12

I'll quickly sidetrack this onto the boring/legal Origin QQ:

EA Changes Origin EULA

Basically they've removed the lines which state:

"EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you."

and

"EA reserves the right to monitor communications on the Application and disclose any information EA deems necessary,"

End of another Origin QQ debate.

sb1991 · 28th Aug 2011, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!n

I am excited about the 60MM Mortar i have always wanted that weapon in a FPS game

. Im surprised nobody else has mentioned it, i havn't heard anything about it appart from it being in the weopons list, i hope its for MP.

BC2 has mortars, functionally it's just a pair of binoculars snipers use to call in bombs from the sky... a proper mortar would be quite cool.

lp1988 · 28th Aug 2011, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!n

I am excited about the 60MM Mortar i have always wanted that weapon in a FPS game

. Im surprised nobody else has mentioned it, i havn't heard anything about it appart from it being in the weopons list, i hope its for MP.

If I do remember correctly BF 1942 had a mortar, at least I remember spawnkilling with one such weapon.

and the sniper pistols

[ZiiP] NaloaC · 28th Aug 2011, 17:08

One of the devs has confirmed that the mortar is actually a piece of equipment that you have to deploy to operate!

Also, Recon class can set a forward respawn point (Radio Beacon) ala BF 2142.

Hamfunk · 28th Aug 2011, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by [ZiiP] NaloaC

One of the devs has confirmed that the mortar is actually a piece of equipment that you have to deploy to operate!

Also, Recon class can set a forward respawn point (Radio Beacon) ala BF 2142.

Quality!

The squad spawn beacon in 2142 was brilliant!

J!n · 28th Aug 2011, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by [ZiiP] NaloaC

One of the devs has confirmed that the mortar is actually a piece of equipment that you have to deploy to operate!

Also, Recon class can set a forward respawn point (Radio Beacon) ala BF 2142.

I was hoping it was actually a piece of equipment. its listed on this site that the engineer class gets it.

http://bf3blog.com/battlefield-3-equipment-and-gadgets/

"Battlefield 3 will feature the 60mm M224 mortar for the first time. The mortar will be deployable by the Engineer class. "

Kylevdm · 28th Aug 2011, 19:25

OOOOooo I am going to have loads of fun with the mortar... Actually super excited for this game! Do not get to play if weekend of release though

Having to fly home for my dads birthday!

Ciber · 28th Aug 2011, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildThing

28th is my birthday, so not complaining at all... BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER!

Same here!

Ciber · 28th Aug 2011, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by J!n

I already got my joy stick out of the loft, brand new never used. Im going to enjoy many hours on this game. I even pre orderd this back in Feb

for £29.99 from play

Do you need a joystick to fly well on BF games?

vdbswong · 28th Aug 2011, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciber

Do you need a joystick to fly well on BF games?

I can only comment from a BF2142/BC2 perspective.

BF2142 - Mouse and Keyboard was perfectly fine for flying the Gunship (in fact, i loved it), according to a friend, handled more like a jet than a helicopter.

BC2 - I can't fly for sh*t using the mouse and keyboard, although my friend does so rather well. I'm too used to being able to "strafe" in the BF2142 gunship using A+D, whereas in the Helicopter it's assigned to the Mouse and A+D turn the Heli.

All in all, it's really up to the person and how well you can adapt.

keir · 28th Aug 2011, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by [ZiiP] NaloaC

One of the devs has confirmed that the mortar is actually a piece of equipment that you have to deploy to operate!

Also, Recon class can set a forward respawn point (Radio Beacon) ala BF 2142.

so much win. I love it

oliverrr · 28th Aug 2011, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by keir

so much win. I love it

+1

J!n · 29th Aug 2011, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciber

Do you need a joystick to fly well on BF games?

In BF2 i could pilot the chopper ok with a mouse and keyboard i used to pilot a Canadian feller around allot he was a awesome gunner (he shot down many gets with the choppers missile). But jets i needed a joy stick for the dog fights, i found the turns a bit to fast to keep up with when using a mouse.

BC2 my joystick wouldnt work for it and couldn't really fly with mouse, so just gave up and kept my back side on the ground.

But the thing with a joystick it feels more natural and helps me get more engrossed in the game. Kind of like playing driving game with a steering wheel instead of a keyboard.

But with allot of practice a mouse with suffice.

impar · 29th Aug 2011, 10:44

Greetings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdbswong

I'll quickly sidetrack this onto the boring/legal Origin QQ:
EA Changes Origin EULA
Basically they've removed the lines which state:
"EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you."
and
"EA reserves the right to monitor communications on the Application and disclose any information EA deems necessary,"
End of another Origin QQ debate.

EA has changed the wording, now it is much softer, not the meaning. The data is still shared with third party service providers (Section 4), am guessing for advertising purposes, and Origin still monitors your activity (Section 3), for social features.
To be fair, it has to monitor the activity to communicate to your friends what you are doing and EA says you can disable that communication if you choose to.

Elton · 29th Aug 2011, 10:46

As long as my M14 is powerful I'm good. Also as long as the guns aren't as floaty.

[ZiiP] NaloaC · 29th Aug 2011, 11:01

I liked the feel of the weapons in the Alpha, for a battlefield game they seemed good.

Pains me to say it, but in CoD4, the weapons felt fantastic, maybe it was just an over-zealous use of bass in the sound of them.

Still, I get my shotties and AN-94, I cannot complain.

Elton · 29th Aug 2011, 11:14

In COD4 the weapons had much tighter groupings and in general just more detectable recoil.

In BC2 as far as I can tell, the gun sounds are fantastic. But the floaty feeling left it feeling a bit lacking.

I do wish they had improved on the gun handling. But I can't tell for the alpha because I haven't gotten a chance to spin it yet.

[ZiiP] NaloaC · 29th Aug 2011, 11:36

The sound is something awesome with BF3.... If you think Wartapes is good on BC2... just wait for this one

Running through the park in Metró and hearing all the bullets whizzing over your head, just stunning.

I think the feel is definately improved over BC2 anyway.

Otis1337 · 29th Aug 2011, 16:33

You and your shotguns Naloac.. can remember when we was in the alpha, you was on a bit of a rampage with it :P

ill be keeping you at a distance i think in the ZiiP server if im on the opposing side with my fat M240!! :P

You = The bottles!

28th Aug 2011, 15:54	#1181
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[ZiiP] NaloaC I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,488	One of the devs has confirmed that the mortar is actually a piece of equipment that you have to deploy to operate! Also, Recon class can set a forward respawn point (Radio Beacon) ala BF 2142. __________________ ZiiP Gamestore [ZiiP] Gaming Community - IW BlackMailers and loonies abound! Sui Generis: i7 920, Corsair H50, 6GB Dominator C7 1600, EVGA x58 SLI LE, Corsair F3 120GB SSD, Samsung F3, Sapphire 5870 Vapor-X, Corsair HX850W, Corsair Obsidian 800D, Iiyama 26" Prolite, Logitech G15, Logitech G5, Sennheiser PC350.

28th Aug 2011, 19:25	#1188
Kylevdm The Mod Zoo Podcast Host Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brussels/Glasgow Posts: 1,001	OOOOooo I am going to have loads of fun with the mortar... Actually super excited for this game! Do not get to play if weekend of release though Having to fly home for my dads birthday! __________________ Kyle van der Merwe host at www.TheModZoo.com Podcasts! Project: Codename C :: LANBOY APOCALYPSE (built with MNPCTECH!) :: Project: Deadline :: Project: MNU Projects supported by EK Waterblocks, MNPCTECH, Fractal Design, NZXT, ENERMAX, and TM3 Connections Core i7 920 D0 :: Asus P6T Deluxe v2 :: 6GB Crucial BalistiX :: Asus GTX 570 :: ENERMAX Platimax 850W :: OCZ Agility 3 120GB :: 4x Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB

29th Aug 2011, 10:46	#1196
Elton Proud Model M User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 7,902	As long as my M14 is powerful I'm good. Also as long as the guns aren't as floaty. __________________ There's good ideas and then there's terribly great ideas.

29th Aug 2011, 11:01	#1197
[ZiiP] NaloaC I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,488	I liked the feel of the weapons in the Alpha, for a battlefield game they seemed good. Pains me to say it, but in CoD4, the weapons felt fantastic, maybe it was just an over-zealous use of bass in the sound of them. Still, I get my shotties and AN-94, I cannot complain. __________________ ZiiP Gamestore [ZiiP] Gaming Community - IW BlackMailers and loonies abound! Sui Generis: i7 920, Corsair H50, 6GB Dominator C7 1600, EVGA x58 SLI LE, Corsair F3 120GB SSD, Samsung F3, Sapphire 5870 Vapor-X, Corsair HX850W, Corsair Obsidian 800D, Iiyama 26" Prolite, Logitech G15, Logitech G5, Sennheiser PC350.

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28th Aug 2011, 16:12	#1182
vdbswong It's a Hedgehod Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,679	I'll quickly sidetrack this onto the boring/legal Origin QQ: EA Changes Origin EULA Basically they've removed the lines which state: "EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you." and "EA reserves the right to monitor communications on the Application and disclose any information EA deems necessary," End of another Origin QQ debate.

29th Aug 2011, 11:14	#1198
Elton Proud Model M User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 7,902	In COD4 the weapons had much tighter groupings and in general just more detectable recoil. In BC2 as far as I can tell, the gun sounds are fantastic. But the floaty feeling left it feeling a bit lacking. I do wish they had improved on the gun handling. But I can't tell for the alpha because I haven't gotten a chance to spin it yet. __________________ There's good ideas and then there's terribly great ideas.

29th Aug 2011, 11:36	#1199
[ZiiP] NaloaC I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,488	The sound is something awesome with BF3.... If you think Wartapes is good on BC2... just wait for this one Running through the park in Metró and hearing all the bullets whizzing over your head, just stunning. I think the feel is definately improved over BC2 anyway. __________________ ZiiP Gamestore [ZiiP] Gaming Community - IW BlackMailers and loonies abound! Sui Generis: i7 920, Corsair H50, 6GB Dominator C7 1600, EVGA x58 SLI LE, Corsair F3 120GB SSD, Samsung F3, Sapphire 5870 Vapor-X, Corsair HX850W, Corsair Obsidian 800D, Iiyama 26" Prolite, Logitech G15, Logitech G5, Sennheiser PC350.

29th Aug 2011, 16:33	#1200
Otis1337 aka - Reaper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,193	You and your shotguns Naloac.. can remember when we was in the alpha, you was on a bit of a rampage with it :P ill be keeping you at a distance i think in the ZiiP server if im on the opposing side with my fat M240!! :P You = The bottles! __________________ Asus 660ti DCUIIOC::Core i7 920 D0::Asus P6T SE x58::Patriot Viper DDR3 6GB 1600Mhz CoolerMaster 850W RealPower::CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000-W::Sammy F3 1TB::Asus Xonar D2 - Asus Vulcan::SONY PS3 40GB PSN: otis1337::Sony DSC-H20 Camera Last edited by Otis1337; 29th Aug 2011 at 16:38.