[Official] Battlefield 3 Information & Discussion Thread - Page 4188

Well then, does anyone have interest in doing co-op with me?

Thanks!

whats your origin name bigal ? i'll add you and play along i only have the first co-op mission done and not well.

It's bigal1542, same as my username here

Sounds good. I'll warn ya that I'm still new, but I've been around FPS games where I'm still close to 1:1 in pretty much every game now if that means anything.

Hey guys, I was looking into getting BF3 but I have a few questions first if someone has the time to answer them.

First of all, would I be at a huge disadvantage if I were to get the game this late into it because of all the unlocks online?

Are there vehicals and such in every game mode? (How overpowered are they? I'm not too fond of vehicals in online shooters, but if they aren't too overpowered it's fine.)

Is there any hidden DRM's for this game at all like Securom or Gameshield? Or does it just run off Origin?

Answered in bold.

Thank you for a quick reply, I do have a lot of past FPS experience but not with PC (just did my first PC build a couple months ago) or Battlefield but i'm sure i'll be fine as long as the later unlocks aren't rediculous.

Good to hear not everyone preys on using vehicals in this game. I'm all for a fair fight in online shooters and vehicals added doesn't seem to have that quality in my opinion.

I only ask about the DRM's because i'm one of those people trying to avoid them. I've heard nothing but bad news about them and i'm definitely trying to steer clear of them at all costs.

I do have one more question though if you don't mind. Would I have to purchase the DLC to even play? Are there lobbies that cycle through maps and include the DLC ones in them that would kick me for not having them?

Not really the guns that you start out with are pretty good and getting unlocks for guns can be done pretty quick by playing some Teamdeath Match. The hardest part is just getting to know the maps. The only maps that dont have any vehicles is Metro and the new CQ maps IIRC. There are infantry only servers also not sure how many since most servers are Conquest, Rush or TDM. The only time when tanks, lavs, choppers are really overpowered is when there is when one team is really good and the other team is really bad it can get ugly quick. If there is a bunch of people using javelins and a couple soflams out vehicles can be a deathtrap. Origin is the only thing needed to play BF3.

@Moridin: I would suggest playing Metro to truly get a feel for infantry combat.
But don't play 64 man. -.- That would be an exercise in futility.
32 or even 16 man.
It really is great for infantry combat.
As for vehicular mastery, despite how open and inviting maps such as Caspian and Op Firestorm seem avoid them.
Play the tanker in game modes such as Rush. I leveled up my tank that way only and then moved up to Conquest.
Try playing maps where there is only 1 tank on each side: Seine Crossing or Grand Bazaar, should give you a feel for 1v1 and Vehicle vs Infantry gameplay.
Also could any of you guys suggest some loadouts?
I have grown tired of the same ol' M16A3 and AEK.
I've practically used every attachment with it and have become bored...

Remember to spot spot spot, I'm always spotting, remember that you don't have to see them to spot them.

Another thing, drop health/ammo every chance you get.

Speaking of 64 player Metro, i suggest people try 64 player knife only servers, it's nuts

Bought Close Quarters from GMG for £9, could have gotten Premium but all of a sudden i'm not sure if i'll be playing the game after a few months not to mention i don't want to be a walking billboard for EA.