official Battlefield 3

[SimplySchizo]

I'm afraid Metro will leave many BF fans with a sour taste in their mouths after this beta.

Those that didn't get to play a second of Caspian Border, without a doubt will be left with doubt as to what direction this series has taken.

Seems the ones that are really enjoying Metro are the CoD types. Most of the time is spend in CQ combat underground. Like rats in a maze.

This isn't BF.

I feel they've done more harm than good by electing to have this beta at all.

Limiting the fan-base to Metro and not allowing the majority to experience a true "bf experience" found in CB is a huge mistake.

I could see alot of fans completely turned off by it.

For those true ol'skool BF fans in doubt that didn't get to play CB;

All I can say is BF3 is the real deal. Trust me, you haven't had a BF experience like this yet.

Video gameplay alone will not do it any justice. There's nothing like the experiences you'll find within the game.

Most of my awe moments weren't even in the heat of battle! The game will truly make a spectator out of you!

[2xSilverKnight]

Played the beta for a while. Definitely better than BC2.

Some things I noticed:

No zoom toggle

Can't exit chat box by pressing ESC, you must press enter which sucks if you have something typed in it (seriously, haven't they learned yet?)

If you're at the deployment screen, your chat message doesn't go through.

Different types of chatting (All, Team, Squad) don't have an indicator over the chat box, sucks if you forget your binds

Hard to see enemies at a distance with the glowy and super HDR lighting system

Grenade throwing is awkward and you can't cook grenades

The arm/disarm bar on MCOM stations resets randomly (very frustrating)

Can't bind mouse3, mouse4, mouse5 (really??)

Still debating if I'm going to get this...

It's a beta damn it ... Most of these issues have been already fixed. The beta we're playing right now is an build from Gamescon.

And BTW, there is a zoom togle. Look in the options.

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

I'm afraid Metro will leave many BF fans with a sour taste in their mouths after this beta.

Those that didn't get to play a second of Caspian Border, without a doubt will be left with doubt as to what direction this series has taken.

Seems the ones that are really enjoying Metro are the CoD types. Most of the time is spend in CQ combat underground. Like rats in a maze.

This isn't BF.

I feel they've done more harm than good by electing to have this beta at all.

Limiting the fan-base to Metro and not allowing the majority to experience a true "bf experience" found in CB is a huge mistake.

I could see alot of fans completely turned off by it.

For those true ol'skool BF fans in doubt that didn't get to play CB;

All I can say is BF3 is the real deal. Trust me, you haven't had a BF experience like this yet.

Video gameplay alone will not do it any justice. There's nothing like the experiences you'll find within the game.

Most of my awe moments weren't even in the heat of battle! The game will truly make a spectator out of you!

Very well said!

[rajputwarrior]

It's a beta damn it ... Most of these issues have been already fixed. The beta we're playing right now is an build from Gamescon.

And BTW, there is a zoom togle. Look in the options.

well people are using this beta has a demo of the game, so EA should have given out a better beta client then... cause this is doing nothing but hurt them.

[Paul Ferson Veteran]

It makes me really, really happy to hear that the game shouldn't be judged on Metro. Having played that map a few times I felt like the game wasn't for me even though I enjoyed every other Battlefield experience I've had. Hopefully, Caspian Border isn't as bad. Metro feels like it's dominated by snipers, and the map feels way too like something from Call of Duty for my tastes. Don't get me wrong - I love Call of Duty, but it doesn't flow with Battlefield.

[Got3n]

I dont see how people get all upset over a beta....oh well, they got issues lol. I am loving the beta, i know there is bugs and glitches and I've run into alot of them but they havent ruined the game for me, cant wait for the final products!!

[Singh400]

:D <3 UMP

[Dane]

For the xbox version I just wish I could mute people. Or is there a way and I missed it?

[NoLiMiT06]

My only real complaint with this beta is the sound issues and tracers floating in the air, it's a great game when people work as a team even on Metro. I will be getting this game for sure.

[2xSilverKnight]

well people are using this beta has a demo of the game, so EA should have given out a better beta client then... cause this is doing nothing but hurt them.

Well I completly agree with you. They should have included caspian border for everyone. I saw videos of people playing it, and it looks freaking amazing.

[Digitalx]

:D <3 UMP

Just so you know I don't think you have to screenshot either you can link to games battle reports like one I just played in for example

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/battlereport/show/247188/1/244017148/

[Singh400]

Just so you know I don't think you have to screenshot either you can link to games battle reports like one I just played in for example

http://battlelog.bat...88/1/244017148/

Ahhh, I see. But can you only access recent Battle Reports? Or all of them - I can only access the most recent ones.

[MillionVoltss]

I think that Metro is a nice addition, its shows there not only making massive maps, that there appealing to the gamers which enjoy closer spaced games. You need to have a good strategy as attacking, as always with battlefield games, an initial rush and squad spawning at Point A and B can take them in the first minute.

[Digitalx]

Ahhh, I see. But can you only access recent Battle Reports? Or all of them - I can only access the most recent ones.

I believe they stick around around but only links to them in global report thing down bottom left shows newest ones i don't think there's any other logs of matches.

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/battlereport/show/251972/1/244017148/ :D

[shakey]

All I can say so far from the PS3 beta is.... **** All Snipers. :laugh:

[Vice]

I played a whole bunch tonight and I'm really warming to the game. I also found the option in the settings to change where the UI is centred which has fixed my Three screen issue. I can't wait to play some other maps.

[Dusco25]

I can not tell who is who now.. All at once the names over the players went away restarting the game does not help ;/

[SMELTN]

Holy cow that battle report thing is pretty dang cool

http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/battlereport/show/249560/1/200530982/

[badb0y]

can we play it in Single Player Mode? if YES HOW?

[rajputwarrior]

can we play it in Single Player Mode? if YES HOW?

no

[S00N3R FR3AK]

All I can say so far from the PS3 beta is.... **** All Snipers. :laugh:

O hell yeah lol, I think I went 0-9 against one guy who just always had the shot on me. To my shock I enjoyed playing it on the PS3 and might pick it up instead of waiting for a better PC.

[SkyDX]

First of all to everybody thinking of canceling their pre-orders, honestly wait for Caspian Border/Conquest! I know I know but honestly, as someone who played every BF so far, Caspian Border feels like a completely different game compared to Metro. And secondly, I wouldn't write Caspian Border off for the rest of the beta. They said that the testing is over, this could very well mean that they wanted to test if CB is ready for an Open Beta and release it later now^^ Yes, Metro is kinda bland and boring but if CB is any indication for the rest of the Conquest maps this game will be worth it's money, I'm sure! (and no I'm not a DICE/EA employee :p)

[Ayepecks]

Extremely, extremely disappointed with the Xbox 360 beta.

The graphics are just... bad. Whoever said this would be a graphical triumph on consoles was dead wrong. There's an insane amount of pop-in, tearing, and extremely poor texture work. It doesn't hold a candle to something like Crysis 2 (to give a multiplatform example). It really does detract from the game because it's so muddy that players can sometime blur with the bad texture work, if that makes any sense. There's a lot of aliasing as well.

The gameplay is decent, but I hated both maps. Completely hated them. They're both ruled by snipers, and they're just poorly designed for player flow throughout the maps. There's no real consistent paths -- it's almost a maze in both, unlike previous Battlefield games. Hell, Battlefield 1943 was better than this. The controls really need to be tweaked, because there's some odd mapping choices. I didn't look to see if they can be remapped, but I doubt it. The best part of the beta were the sounds (truly amazing, to put it bluntly) and a top-notch display/interface appearance. There's a bit too many button presses for simple tasks like seeing the scoreboard, however.

I'm glad I didn't pre-order at this point. I know it's a beta, but it didn't leave me wanting to play the finished version.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Extremely, extremely disappointed with the Xbox 360 beta.

The graphics are just... bad. Whoever said this would be a graphical triumph on consoles was dead wrong. There's an insane amount of pop-in, tearing, and extremely poor texture work. It doesn't hold a candle to something like Crysis 2 (to give a multiplatform example). It really does detract from the game because it's so muddy that players can sometime blur with the bad texture work, if that makes any sense. There's a lot of aliasing as well.

The gameplay is decent, but I hated both maps. Completely hated them. They're both ruled by snipers, and they're just poorly designed for player flow throughout the maps. There's no real consistent paths -- it's almost a maze in both, unlike previous Battlefield games. Hell, Battlefield 1943 was better than this. The controls really need to be tweaked, because there's some odd mapping choices. I didn't look to see if they can be remapped, but I doubt it. The best part of the beta were the sounds (truly amazing, to put it bluntly) and a top-notch display/interface appearance. There's a bit too many button presses for simple tasks like seeing the scoreboard, however.

I'm glad I didn't pre-order at this point. I know it's a beta, but it didn't leave me wanting to play the finished version.

How did you play both maps on the 360?

Also, I personally did not see any of the graphic issues you mention on the 360 version, like pop in or tearing. Literally not at all. So I am thinking maybe it has something to do with one has their 360 set to as far as resolution?

Also, just one button press to see the scoreboard. Just press select once and either hold it for a second or do it fast, I forget which one TBH, but that one press will bring it up.

[ViperAFK]

Extremely, extremely disappointed with the Xbox 360 beta.

The graphics are just... bad. Whoever said this would be a graphical triumph on consoles was dead wrong. There's an insane amount of pop-in, tearing, and extremely poor texture work. It doesn't hold a candle to something like Crysis 2 (to give a multiplatform example). It really does detract from the game because it's so muddy that players can sometime blur with the bad texture work, if that makes any sense. There's a lot of aliasing as well.

The gameplay is decent, but I hated both maps. Completely hated them. They're both ruled by snipers, and they're just poorly designed for player flow throughout the maps. There's no real consistent paths -- it's almost a maze in both, unlike previous Battlefield games. Hell, Battlefield 1943 was better than this. The controls really need to be tweaked, because there's some odd mapping choices. I didn't look to see if they can be remapped, but I doubt it. The best part of the beta were the sounds (truly amazing, to put it bluntly) and a top-notch display/interface appearance. There's a bit too many button presses for simple tasks like seeing the scoreboard, however.

I'm glad I didn't pre-order at this point. I know it's a beta, but it didn't leave me wanting to play the finished version.

I rarely saw snipers in caspian border, and its certainly not a map they could rule. When I played on pc it was mostly engineers. Metro is a crap map though.