Battlefield 3

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Yeah, with this I'm done with Battlefield. The Patches just use too much memory. I don't even have Premium so why do I have to download the maps also ?

i don't believe you have to download the maps. QC was a separate download from any patches. The patch is 1.5gb and the map pack is probably about the same. I have a 20gb ps3 and it is annoying to delete stuff to make room, but it's hardly worth complaining about a game getting support, dlc, and content after release. Ironic even, especially on a Gran Tourismo forum!
 
Do we know how much Armoured Kill will cost (Non-Premium)? Because I have £15.03 left from a card so if it's less 👍 otherwise 👎.
 
Wiken.

Is that the full 3 odd gb download?
Currently I'm downloading the update that greets you when starting BF3. It's around 1.5 gb, AK to follow shortly when this is done. :D

Cheers Shaun.
 
Wiken.

Is that the full 3 odd gb download?
Currently I'm downloading the update that greets you when starting BF3. It's around 1.5 gb, AK to follow shortly when this is done. :D

Cheers Shaun.

I downloaded it and there are all of 4 servers available to me without AK in it...no BF3 for me tonight!
 
Wiken.

Is that the full 3 odd gb download?
Currently I'm downloading the update that greets you when starting BF3. It's around 1.5 gb, AK to follow shortly when this is done. :D

Cheers Shaun.
From what I remember I did 2 different downloads, 1.5GB for the patch and another 1.5GB for the AK expansion. AK servers are live, i'm already playing.
 
Guys! Dont spoil amythinh about thw AK, nothing.

Or people can put spoiler tags for any feedback for us non-premium members...;)

I want to know everything about AK because I want to know if it's worth spending money on.

That's all sorted then.
If/when (really tired from work tonight) I get around to playing AK anything I post will be in spoilers until it's common knowledge so those who want the info can see it and vice versa for those that don't.

Cheers Shaun.
 
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Hope the battlelog site opens back so we can see the changes they have made. Cross your fingers for at least the metro glitch gets fixed. No more COD campers haha
 
Hope the battlelog site opens back so we can see the changes they have made. Cross your fingers for at least the metro glitch gets fixed. No more COD campers haha
Battlelog is back up but not how I expected it: the good thing is that they fixed the bug in the assignments, the bad thing is that all my friend disappeared. **forever alone** :rolleyes:
 
wicken
Battlelog is back up but not how I expected it: the good thing is that they fixed the bug in the assignments, the bad thing is that all my friend disappeared. **forever alone** :rolleyes:

Yep and the battlefeed is still down but oh well
 
i don't believe you have to download the maps. QC was a separate download from any patches. The patch is 1.5gb and the map pack is probably about the same. I have a 20gb ps3 and it is annoying to delete stuff to make room, but it's hardly worth complaining about a game getting support, dlc, and content after release. Ironic even, especially on a Gran Tourismo forum!

My mistake, the patch and map pack are the same download.

Edit: Nevermind, it is a separate download. I bought premium yesterday but i can't get access to AK, wtf!?
 
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You can download Armored kill through PSN. It's 'free' on there for premos and for some reason isn't available through Battlefield 3 itself.
 
M417 is so great, get a bipod on it if you don't already and you can put down some serious damage with the 20 round mag. I initially used it with a suppressor when I first could with alot of success, but I tried out the laser with good results tonight so when I got caught up close I could just spew out rounds and not worry so much about suppression as you don't need many hits to drop a guy.

I love posting up with it overlooking objectives and just causing havoc to enemy squads trying to capture and supporting the squad, I think I'll be using it alot lately and getting back in to Recon as the M417 gives you so much more versatility to run in the thick of the action with your squadmates where the SKS sometimes lacks a bit of punch and feels weak up close and needing the extra hit can often be the end. I still prefer my Mk11 if I plan to sit further back, but I always find when it comes to capturing flags sometimes I have to do it myself when the others are busy dealing with other problems and I want to sneak on a far flag to drag enemies away and heavy zoom optics just aren't useful then.

I'm thinking of trying to find myself someone to play spotter/Recon with me consistently, we tend to often have full squads plus extra and I feel bad leaving people who aren't on Skype to fend for themselves as they're missing out on a large part of what keeps me entertained. If I can get myself a spotter (on Skype) I could leave the squad with those I'm already talking to and let someone else fill my slot whilst myself and partner do our own thing whilst remaining in communication with the rest at all times, without dealing with BF Voip, disconnects and so on which is ultimately why Skype is far superior. Also allows the use of a SOFLAM whilst not sacrificing the ever useful T-UGS/MAV and a combination of rifles, battle rifle with 4x max plus a DMR with 7/8x (bolty users may as well work solo they have to stay so far back). I've always wanted to run a true 2 man Recon team and support other players effectively.

Yup, I did pretty much that at Kharg last night, in the building between Bravo and Charlie. You may have seen me get 2 or 3 kills really quickly, jeep on charlie, waited for it to go near the mines and shot it.

The game is worth £40 for that alone!

I'm happy to do the recon thingy, I've got Skype, and although I'd have to use just my lappys mic for now, it's worth trying out. Can you hook up official PS3 headsets to windows?
 
Sureboss
Yup, I did pretty much that at Kharg last night, in the building between Bravo and Charlie. You may have seen me get 2 or 3 kills really quickly, jeep on charlie, waited for it to go near the mines and shot it.

The game is worth £40 for that alone!

I'm happy to do the recon thingy, I've got Skype, and although I'd have to use just my lappys mic for now, it's worth trying out. Can you hook up official PS3 headsets to windows?

You can hook them up if your pc has Bluetooth
 
My initial thoughts on "Armoured kill", I wouldnt consider anything in the following "spoilers". They are just my opinions on the maps and Vehicles. If you still dont want to know DONT read this post.

My initial thoughts are rather good, Im quite impressed. The first thing that hit me is how difficult it is to decide where to go, By this i mean with 5 flags there are normally multiple flags being contested at a particular time. This is good though as there is plenty of action to go around. My favourite map at the moment would have to be "Death Valley" and my least favourite is "Armored Shield". I'll say way later in the post.

The new vehicles are fine, I have used the "Sprut" and "Stryker" mostly and they are very competent in most situations and are quite robust, Along with good handling and decent speed they are quite strong, Especcially when working in pairs.

I've given the Mobile artillery a go aswell, And it feels very satisfying raining hell on a unsuspecting enemy base, I have only used the standard unguided rockets though and it is far from consistent. If one was to unlock the Anti air or Airburst rockets. I think it will become a lot more valuable, effective and easier to use.

Quadbikes are everything it says on the tin, There are a good few in most bases so it is rare to find yourself without any wheels and having to yomp to the nearest base. They are very sharp and quick wich is good for fast Infil's and Exfil's.

I sadly havnt got a go in the Gunship yet, Whenever i have died it has been in enemy hands or already in use. I have Paradropped out of it a few times though.

All the maps seem well made and play well. They can be a bit daunting at first glance, But after a round or to most would get to grips with them, The most fun map so far for me is Death Valley because it is very good looking, Quite simple design and the result of this feels like more action. My least favourite is Armoured shield, This is because it is quite open and seemingly quite bland, I wouldnt say i completely dislike the map but it does lag a bit behind the other three in my opinion.

I have only only had at the most 2 rounds on each map, So my opinions will no doubt change.

On a premium note, DICE has listened and given us Camo's for guns other than the first four. This time there are L85A2 (Tactical), M-TAR (Airman), LSAT (Blue Digital), SKS (Woodland stripe) and UMP-45 (Blue Digital) camo's available. No need to unlock them either, They are free to use once the update had been downloaded.👍
 
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But you need to search AK its not on the home page. Atleast i had to search not sure about US tough.

I went to 'latest' It's the first one under the PS3 add on category.
 
About the M16A3 the difference in the recoil is that it pulls a bit to the right and the M4A1 to the left.
 
Was playing armored kill today and my god the tank destroyers are weak. 1 javelin did about 80% damage and also the mobile artillery is basically trial and error to find were your rockets are going to land.
 
also the mobile artillery is basically trial and error to find were your rockets are going to land.
So true, I have been using this vehicle a lot and I never know where the rockets are going to land (so far I only got 1 kill after using it more than 10 times :| )
 
WOW!

Great DLC!

Rush mode on new maps has that Bad Company 2 feel to it. Flank, flank , flank, success!

Tank destroyer is incredible with Heavy Explosives alternate shells (it has crazy splash damage range, got nice triple kill with it @tank superiority mode). Very agile and quick.

Gunship is a killing machine. Main cannon is very powerful, you only have to get used to leading your targets (it has INRV vision) and spotting is very helpful to second person who has typical Havoc/Viper gunner position cannon. Both gunners have alternate AA machine guns (from tunguska) when jets are on tail of the gunship. You need around 8 heatseekers to destroy gunship and it gets disabled at 10% health, so there is quite a lot of time/to do while using it.

I was worried that there would not be much action on conquest variants of the DLC maps, so it was a very nice surprise to see that it is not the case. Maps are big, but compact and if you're away from action there is always quad nearby waiting for you to get back into action.

It's also great to see Scout Heli vs Attack Heli battles for first time on consoles. Oh and btw main pilot missiles are back as a threat against infantry/aircraft (especially aircraft!!).

No sound drop offs so far (but I didn't play Damavand Peak so the jury is still out on this issue).

Overall, this DLC and patch has my stamp of approval. :)
 
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