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robocop · 10-05-2011, 02:14 AM

The beta is horrific, it's like BFBC2 with drastically less fun gameplay

WilsonFourTwo · 10-05-2011, 07:09 AM

I still don't understand why they call this a Beta......it's a Demo. Betas don't restrict access to (pretty much) everything.

And seriously, wtf would they choose a tiny infantry-only map to test the game and load test servers? It's a Demo, not a Beta.

And the game is lousy (so far).

QuadCityImages · 10-05-2011, 09:02 AM

I've had flashes of how awesome this game can be, like when the 2nd MCOM gets blown and its time to move up, 10-12 guys running together towards the Subway entrance starts to look like you're part of a real battle. I can only imagine how it'll be on a 64-person server.

Tinordi · 10-05-2011, 10:25 AM

Was pretty unimpressed with the demo. Very unimpressed actually.

3 Justin 3 · 10-05-2011, 06:44 PM

I'm liking the beta, but I agree with the masses in saying that they chose an awful map for the beta.

Also, Conquest is infinite times better than Rush.

Coys1882 · 10-05-2011, 07:09 PM

But they don't care about balance or anything right now is what I've heard. They only care about load handling and fixing some bugs. That makes it a beta to me.

photon · 10-05-2011, 07:21 PM

The knife sound is useless, you can't get up and shoot in the time between hearing it and getting stabbed, better to not have the sound at all. At least then you wouldn't feel doubly punished, one for getting stabbed one for hearing it but failing to do anything about it.

photon · 10-07-2011, 08:19 AM

http://kotaku.com/5847615/battlefiel...starting-today

Caspian border opening this afternoon.

sixpacked · 10-07-2011, 03:24 PM

New MP maps gameplay featuring developer commentaries...

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/07...entary?show=HD

Drooolllll

Ashasx · 10-07-2011, 10:28 PM

Can anyone tell me why, whenever I go full screen on Metro, it disconnects me now? Didn't happen before and happens only on Metro....

Igotnothing · 10-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Now that the Caspian maps aren't laggy as they were it's a pretty sweet map so far. I'm really enjoying the size of the maps. Definitely taking some getting used to, I'm so used to the old bf42/bf2 map layout that it takes me a bit to get my bearings. Still, pretty good looking map, enjoying the good ole BF style of play.

WilsonFourTwo · 10-10-2011, 07:43 AM

I played Caspian Border yesterday......completely different game. Has the old BF2 feel (for the most part) and the expansive territory and inclusion on vehicles is pretty terrific. Still hate the crap Origin junk (seriously, wtf!) and the squad/team management is weak.

A week ago I would have declined a free copy of the game, but having now played Caspian Border, I will shell out the $70ish for it.

Coys1882 · 10-10-2011, 08:40 AM

Arthur Gies from Joystiq and formerly IGN tweeted today he's playing a pre-release for reviewing and he says it's a COMPLETELY different game from the beta!!

3 Justin 3 · 10-10-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Coys1882

Arthur Gies from Joystiq and formerly IGN tweeted today he's playing a pre-release for reviewing and he says it's a COMPLETELY different game from the beta!!

That's good, because the beta is littered with glitches. I still can't go to A on Operatio Metro because I sink in the map. Hell, even in the middle of the map by the rocks if you go prone you'll sink under the map. The beta in general felt like a really old build, must have been all server issues that they were testing and not actual gameplay.

burning_acid1 · 10-10-2011, 03:34 PM

I've only tried Rush mode with that one map. I haven't played in a week but I'll check out the new maps in the next few days.

QuadCityImages · 10-10-2011, 03:49 PM

I believe the beta is closed now, but maybe that's just in the US.

PIMking · 10-10-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

That's good, because the beta is littered with glitches. I still can't go to A on Operatio Metro because I sink in the map. Hell, even in the middle of the map by the rocks if you go prone you'll sink under the map. The beta in general felt like a really old build, must have been all server issues that they were testing and not actual gameplay.

Beta was the first time I played Battlefield and found it hard to get kills. It would take a ton off hits and getting shot from all over the map.

3 Justin 3 · 10-10-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PIMking

Beta was the first time I played Battlefield and found it hard to get kills. It would take a ton off hits and getting shot from all over the map.

Yes, Battlefield without Hardcore mode is rather silly. Hardcore mode is way better, takes only 2-3 shots opposed to like 3 mags to take someone down.

nik- · 10-10-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

Yes, Battlefield without Hardcore mode is rather silly. Hardcore mode is way better, takes only 2-3 shots opposed to like 3 mags to take someone down.

But that's Battlefield, you're not supposed to get gibbed in a Battlefield game.

Hardcore is stupid.

3 Justin 3 · 10-10-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nik-

But that's Battlefield, you're not supposed to get gibbed in a Battlefield game.

Hardcore is stupid.

So the point of a Battlefield game is to be able to take 8 bullets to the chest and still continue to run like their is no tomorrow?

We'll have to agree to disagree, but I don't know how anyone can play this game NOT on hardcore mode (or the previous versions and beta anyway).