Battlefield 3

[Cab00se]

Originally Posted by Ap0c

I wonder if we can find out the exact hour Aussie time early access comes available. if its at 3 am i wanna be awake for it

They said early EU time, so lunch time EST i think

[randomman]

Originally Posted by bomblol

Not sure if its been posted yet.. but..
BF3 beta confirmed to start next week - 29th september.
Obviousley 48hours early access for the preorders puts you in on the 27th.

See you on the (beta) battlefield

Good. I've got 4 x 1200 word reports due all over the next week - if the beta came out it'd never get done.

[Sundance]

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/b...l#post19913230

-between 2-3k giga beta client
-netcode is totaly new not as crappy like bc2 ( not my words.. )
- 2-3 giga beta client
- battlelog can be updated without patching the game so we can get new stuff faster
- no level limit @ beta
- no bf3 on steam cause of paysaft card and more $$$ for origin
-caspian border IS NOT THE BIGGEST MAP
-next 1-3 weeks will be talking about new maps so "soon"
- autoheal on all vehicules after 10-15sec
-cant join as a squad if team is full so battlelog groups dont get split
-no weather + time changing in game
-no jet bombs
-Spawnsystem is different from the MDO's not the same spawn in TDM and conquest /rush
- Battlelog application for iphone
- you can use 3 screens if you have enough graphic power
- e-sport is a Focus for Bf3 ( i loled at that one.. ^^ )
- you can still trow grenades to hear enemys yell around ^^
-recoil will be from bullets/time you cant bind single fire on mousewheel to cheat recoil
-no comment for battlerecorder
- battlelog will unlock beta on client so no keys for Pre-order if you have origin order + moh
-unlocks are for WEAPONS not for classes you cant unlock red dot on gun1 and use it on gun 2
- Preload infos will ocn in a few days
-no comment on fullcaped conquest maps until map infos from dice
-Esport features WILL come
-Metro got changed thats why they want to test balance again
- You can not change the posters in game to make clan publicity
-You have more then 1 knife animation , from behing , on the ground you can NOT counter knife
- Beta will not start at 00:00
-beta NEVER GOT delayed ( the date )
-You can not UPDATE alpha client you need a full DL
-you can join with friends on a server .
-Friendly fire is On default settings
- 2* 580 für high waren nur ein Running gag von so einem Dice|Coreaner ^^
- mod tools are still CONSIDERED
- you can not cook grenades
- Vehecules autoregeneration ONLY under 75%^^
-Ranked servers can be changed to unranked but same price
-No keys send for GERMANY
- bf3 for XBOX will be in the MARKETPLACE no DATE
- When you get kicked you can see the reason in the Battleblog
-there will be more infos the next weeks
- some comunity events are gonne come during beta

offtopic
about 300 workers @ dice

Will be some more Q&A for english poeple "soon"

[Frontl1ne]

-Friendly fire is On default settings

Omg.

I mean

OH MY GOD.

YES.

:thum bup:

[MadcatDJ]

Originally Posted by Sundance

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/b...l#post19913230

Frigging sweet!!!!! I have already pre-ordered BF3 from the Origin site but I havent downloaded the origin client yet, does anyone know if you can preload the beta? (Im assuming we will be able to preload the release?)

[Ap0c]

Originally Posted by Ap0c

Are they seriously Beta Testing Metro..... At least test a few maps

Originally Posted by Sundance

-Metro got changed thats why they want to test balance again

Well that explains it

[Tinian]

Originally Posted by MadcatDJ

Frigging sweet!!!!! I have already pre-ordered BF3 from the Origin site but I havent downloaded the origin client yet, does anyone know if you can preload the beta?

I tried yesterday without success.

[ShadowScribe]

Hey,

Thinking of upgrading for this game. I was thinking upgrading graphics card and RAM from 4GB to 8GB. I have an i5 - 750 processor. Should I leave the processor, or update that as well?

[Ap0c]

Depends what you're budget is mate.

If you have some spare $$$ maybe get an entry level 2500k setup?

[ShadowScribe]

Originally Posted by Ap0c

Depends what you're budget is mate.

If you have some spare $$$ maybe get an entry level 2500k setup?

$2,500? I wish! Haha. Nah, my motherboard and processor are only two years old. I have about $350 bucks to spend and just wanted to find out if it's worth it. I currently have a HD4850, not sure if that will run BF3 well.

[Sundance]

Think you should be fine with just the graphics card update to a 6950/560 or above.

[Ap0c]

Originally Posted by ShadowScribe

$2,500? I wish! Haha. Nah, my motherboard and processor are only two years old. I have about $350 bucks to spend and just wanted to find out if it's worth it. I currently have a HD4850, not sure if that will run BF3 well.

LOL no i meant one of these http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=16531

[Ap0c]

but like sundance said you will get the most benefit out of a vid card upgrade. 6970 imo

[ShadowScribe]

lol, sorry, I misunderstood. Thanks for the advice - good to know I don't have to make a major upgrade. Seems components last a lot longer than they used to?

[Frontl1ne]

Originally Posted by ShadowScribe

$2,500? I wish! Haha. Nah, my motherboard and processor are only two years old. I have about $350 bucks to spend and just wanted to find out if it's worth it. I currently have a HD4850, not sure if that will run BF3 well.

Not much point upgrading to 8GB of RAM but if it's cheap, you may as well.

I think best thing to do for you would be to get an i5 mobo that supports crossfire and try a source a second 4850 off the forums (they should be going for ~$50 now).