Issue reported to DICE

Hey guys I found the place to report issues to DICE so that they can fix the crap.

here is the link  LINK

Glitch that I found eeeee

Things that I see on the battlefield.

So I was on Crossing this morning and noticed the writing on the boxes on the side of the streets.  Pretty funny DICE.  I must say.

The Physical Warefare Pack will be free for all BattleField 3 Players!

So read this little plerp on battlefield.com/blog site the the Playstation 3 players will be getting free access to the Physical Warefare Pack.  Keep in mind that this pack was DLC for free if you Pre-ordered the limited edition from specific locations.  here is a quote from the blog post.

 "This pack was previously only available as an exclusive pre-order item. Now we are making this available to all Battlefield 3 players at no extra charge. PlayStation 3 players can get it today, while PC and Xbox 360 players will be able to get it at a later date. We will let you know as soon as it is available on all formats." link to post There is a video of that is int he Physical Warefare Pack there has well.

What you get with this Pack

DAO-12
the Fecheht rounds for the DAO-12
Flash Suppresser for the SKS Recon class Rifle
and the Type 88 LMG for the support class.

I got the Physical Warefare Pack in my pre-order so I have been playing with this stuff since the release of the game.  I Played with the DAO-12 first and have loved it since has the same with the type 88.

Gulf of Oman Skid Loader Video

my karkand gameplay

my gameplay of wake island

1 of Wake Island BF3 Easter Eggs.

video trailer for the new Rainbow 6 patriot Game

BF3 PC server update for this Tuesday!!

BF3 PC Server R12 will be released on Tuesday. Exact timing to be confirmed; I will update this post once it is confirmed.

We will have a downtime for the master servers. The RSPs will begin updating their game servers at this point. Those admins which have had their servers updated to R12 can then add the Back to Karkand maps to the map rotation.

There will not be any client update - all that was taken care of last week.


Server R12 manual is available here: http://static.cdn.ea.com/dice/u/f/bfbc2/tmp/BF3_PC_Server_R12_893642_Docs_ServerAdministrator.zip [static.cdn.ea.com]




Changelog
* General crashfixes
* Fixed problem where kits would remain on the level for a long time (>10 minutes); this would eventually make the server keel over
* The Back to Karkand maps are included


Notice that there are two variations on the Conquest gamemode. The differences are mainly to do with the flags. You will see a "#2" after the map name for a server that runs the second Conquest variation.

Game servers can mix and match B2K and non-B2K maps. Players who have not purchased B2K will be warned if they attempt to join a server with B2K maps in the rotation. Quickmatch will not send those players to servers with B2K maps in the rotation either. The guiding principle here is: if possible, avoid having people get kicked from servers.

More Video clips of the Back to Karkand expansion.

More Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand Videos

Antenna Falling Caspian Boarder

OK so I heard on the web that after the latest patch the Antenna falls some time during the match at Caspian Board Conquest.  I was able to capture this.  It happens when a team reaches 15 tickets left in the round.  Watch and enjoy.

Big Patch coming up.

Hey guys saw this and thought it was pretty cool.

Hi all,

We will release an update to the PC version of BF3 on Dec 6th -- that is, Tuesday morning around 8AM GMT next week. This coincides with an upgrade of many of our central systems which will be down for some hours starting around that time.

It will be both a client update -- approximately 2GB in size -- and a server update.

The client/server combination will be incompatible with older clients/servers. All players will be prompted to download the update once it has been released. All RSP companies will begin upgrading their servers at the same time.

The client update is large because it contains most of the content for Back to Karkand. This is not ideal, so we aim to make potential DLC content in the future as optional downloads.



Bugfixes:
Fixed a problem with spawn timer now showing blue border on startup and lost spawn point
Fixed a problem where player who joined queuing on End of round got spawn screen stuck on screen, but unable to do anything with it untill next round loaded
Fixed a problem where camera would change to 3rd person on killcam when killcam was turned off in server settings
Fixed stat references on several dogtags
Fixed for surveillance ribbon not counting TUGS
Fixed a missing combat area lines on the minimap for Grand Bazaar conquest small
Moved a tank spawn in US base on Caspian Border so it would not be destroyed by a falling tree
Fixed a problem where placing C4 with the russians soldier was playing US faction VO
Fixed a problem where TV guided missiles could be shot into its own helicopter and destroy it
Fixed a problem when attempting to fire lock on weapons without a target
Tweaked the chat, it should now be a bit easier to read
Fixed several vehicles that did not properly shoot rockets and guns towards their predictive sights
Fixed the G17 Supressed Laser not working properly
Added alternate HUD colors to help colorblinds
Added a network interpolation setting. This allows users with good bandwidth reduce latency, but might increase some stuttering. The user can find what works best for his connection by tweaking the slider.
Increased the Spawn protection radius on TDM
Fixed a problem with smoke on land vehicles, Missiles should now miss more often
Fixed a problem where users could end up with IRNV scope in any vehicle
Fixed a problem where player dies if vaulting over a ledge and into water while sprinting
Fixed several crashes and increased general stability
Fixed a problem where the user was unable to revive two players that have the bodies one over the other
Fixed so you can assign an axis and use as a digital input. This makes it possible for the player (on pc) to assign one of the sticks on a gameped to be used for throttle/brake.
Fixed a problem with the Kill camera acting up when suiciding from parachute
Fixed air radar was showing to much. now lasertagged, heatsignature above threshold, enemy missiles and capture points are only visible on air radar
Fixed a problem where the game would enter a technical hang if the user pressed pause menu and tilde at the same time
Fixed a problem where you could get green flashes on screenYou can now reassign cycle weapons
Fixed so the weapon zooms automatically after bipod deploy is gone when using zoom toggle
Fixed a problem where the parachute would stay stuck in air if the owner was killed


Balance Tweaks:
Fixed several weapons so they are properly suppressed and hide the player on the minimap when fired.Tweaked Tactical Light so it is not as blinding over longer ranges.Tweaked the IRNV scope so it is limited to usage only at close range.
Reduced heat masking effectiveness of Spec Ops Camo.
Fixed a bug where Ammo spec would give additional 40mm grenades instead of Frag spec.
Increased the number of additional 40mm grenades from Frag spec.
Fixed so AT mines only live for 20 seconds after a player dies to prevent infinite mines. (We want to make a different fix in the future, it’s in JIRA).Increased the Time to Live on sniper caliber rounds to allow extreme distance shots.
Fixed several weapon descriptions, calibers, and fire rates. The weapons themselves have not changed.
Fixed so the M9 and MP443 pistol can be equipped by the opposing faction when it is unlocked at 100 kills.
Fixed Laser Guided Missiles missing their targets if the target is moving too fast.
Reduced the effectiveness of Stealth on Air Vehicles.
Reduced the effectiveness of Beam Scanning for Jets.
Reduced the damage done to Armored Vehicles and Infantry from AA guns.
Increased the damage RPGs and Tank shells do to AA vehicles.
Slightly decreased the accuracy for all weapons on fully automatic, burst fire is now preferable at mid to long range.
Increased the effective accuracy of long bursts for LMGs when using a bipod.Slightly increased the range of the 44magnum bullets.
Increased the close range damage of 4.6x30mm and 5.7x28mm bullets.
Increased the reload time of the Mortar from 3.5sec to 4.8sec and increased the time it takes before a shell hits the ground.Reduced the aimed accuracy bonus given by a Suppressor for the MP7, P90, PP2000, PP-19, and UMP45.
Increased the range and FOV for designating targets with the SOFLAM and vehicle Laser Designators.
Decreased the effectiveness of 12g FRAG ammo when equipped on semi-automatic and automatic shotguns.Slightly Increased the power of Fighter Jet Cannons against all vehicle targets, especially Helicopters.
Decreased the power of Miniguns against Jets and Helicopters.
Increased the power of Stingers against Jets.
Flares reload times for Jets and Helicopter Gunners have been increased.
Tweaked the AN94 so its burst fire better conveys the real world advantage offered by this weapon.
Added Single Shot to the AN94 as an available fire mode.
Slightly increased the recoil on the M416 and removed the Burst Fire mode (this weapon incorrectly had burst fire, which was not authentic).
Tweaked the spawns for TDM on Kharg Island, Grand Bazaar, Caspian Border, Seine Crossing, Operation Firestorm, Damavand Peak and Noshahar Canals
Moved a tank spawn in US base on Caspian Border so it would not be destroyed by a falling tree
Tweaked the Gas station Capture area on Conquest on Caspian Border

Tweaked the max vehicle height on Noshahar Canals



Also, it will once again be possible to reduce the number of players required to start a round to 1 both in ranked and unranked mode. We changed it back after getting a lot of negative feedback from both individuals and the RSP companies.

Our plan is to introduce a warm-up mode, where players can move about and play the game, but with scoring disabled; then, when the number of players goes above the threshold -- that's when the real round starts.

battlelog forum link

Some Differences in old to new karkand.

Ok so I saw the videos release that I posted earlier and did some work and looked on youtube.com for some old shots of the old maps.  Here is a brief look and a little comparison of the different shots.

The first shot is an old overview of Karkand from BF2.  I don’t have the map overview for the new Back to Karkand in the expansion that will release in December.  But I do believe that the map will be very similar to the old map.

Here is a look at the Hotel check point flag area. This is the first flag closest to the US Deployment area.

And here is virtually the same look but from the Battlefield 2.

Here is a look from BF3 on a bridge.

here is a couple pics from BF2 in that same location.

new video from Dice

my video of bf3 a mesh of several videos

Videos of gameplay on Karkand and Oman

New Video release from DICE.

So this looks freaking sweet.  Here is the link to the rest of the ARTICLE posted by DICE.

Has with everyone else in the world that plays BF3.  I can not wait to fire a rocket into the hotel flag point an make it rain rubble on an enemy.  They have stated countless time that the destruction in the expansion will be greater.  From watching the video, I can see some increased destruction.  I just hope that with the upcoming expansion and the patch that is in the works (in my opinion I think that the patch will be to address issues with expansion and how it works with the current game version)  the destruction increase will carry over to the regular maps. 

DICE also released some detail on the new Assignments that will come with the expansion (I think the patch will address or get the game ready for the expansion).  Looks like you can set goals or pick a goal from a list, and when you reach that goal you will get an unlock.  I don't know about this.  First thought, cool something new to check out and keeps the game fresh.  Second thought, this will add the individual game experience taking away from team play.  The other thing about this assignments is that its not just for the expansion pack there will be assignments that work in the regular maps has will. So there is your re-play ability.

Update for BF3 to coming soon!!

I found this little blipp

In happier news, EA also says that a Battlefield 3 patch is on the way. Amongst the issues being tweaked, the patch will lessen the power of the tactical flashlight add-on. No word on when this patch will hit, but the Twitter account says it's "just around the corner."

here is the location where I found the above info ARTICLE

Get another free dog tag for BF3!

Goto alienwarearena.com and register for a free account. Then scroll down click the little battlefield 3 icon then on the right click on get key.

Watch video for some free Dog tags

Hey all watch this video trailer for an upcoming movie Act of Valor start Feb 17 2012.  at the end of the video you get to select what platform you play battlefield 3 on then you log in to EA then you will get the dog tags.

The movie looks pretty cool to.

Back to Karkand Gameplay and Preview.

EOD wants to play with a Tank.

The MAV for the Recon Class in BF3!!

Ok so this is a nice little gadget for the Recon Class.  I think I would use it for a quick Eye in the sky recon tool when your squad is moving in on a enemy control point, and you want to get a forward look ahead to see if there are any enemy soldiers there.  Its fast and you can spot with it. the down side is that it is load.  You don't have to be close to know that there is a MAV in the area.  You can also deploy the MAV use it for a quick look around go back to you main weapon and play the objective then go back in to the MAV view and watch the area for incoming enemies.
Very handy toy to have and with this gadget you are a great asset to your squad and team.

Operation Firestorm Conquest Map.

Ok so here we go again.  I will chat about my take on the Conquest map Operation Firestorm for BF3.  This map is one of the huge maps in BF3.

Let’s first talk about that the map in general.  First once you deploy to this area of operations you will notice that it is set in a very desilete place.  Not many trees or bushes.  There are a couple of mountains here.   The battlefield is centered on an oil refining plant in Middle East.  For being a very wide open destination there are pleanty of nooks and crannys to hide in with in the plant area it-self.

This map is a wonderful place to really fine tune you style with the different classes in BF3, due to the openness of the map and the variety of the fighting that will be going on here.  This is one of the maps that I can say that there will be multiple little fights between squads rather than team vs. team, not saying that Team v Team battles will not be going on.

I would like to look at the different Control areas on this map.

The first on we will look at is the Construction Flag Area.  This Capture Zone (Alpha) is made up of some new contruction building in the back of the flag area, this place will give an over watch of the Flag area.  The flag is positioned in the warehouse building that is centered in the Capture area.  But this has a big capture field so you don’t have to be in the warehouse to cap the flag.

This is just an over view of the Construction area.

Here is a view of the Contruction flag area from the US Deployment zone.

Lets look at the Warehouse Flag Zone (Bravo).  To me this is the great place to get points and hold. Because in my mind it seems to have the largest Capture field of all the other Flag Zones.  I think there are lot of places to hide and still be in the Capture field.  This is bad place to stay because it is in-between Alpha and Charlie so in theory this Capture zone is going to be in a lot of fights.

I have outlined what I think is the capture field for Bravo.

Here is view from a reveres angle of Bravo.

Charlie is labeled has the Filling Station. This is like Alpha in that this Zone has a couple of pertches where you can defend the flag from enemy soldiers trying to cap it.  Charlie is normally the first capture zone for the Russian Deployment .

Here is a general view of Charlie, And its capture field.

Here is a view from the Russian Deployment area depicting the filling station.

Delta also known has the Offices, is fairly small in comparison to the other capture zones.  This place is made up of one completed 3 story building and 2 uncompleted buildings, one of the uncompleted buildings does have a stationary Rocket launcher for vehicle defense.  Also at Delta is a construction Crane.  This is good for recon sniping and spotting.

Here is an over view of Delta.

here is a view of Delta from the Alpha.

The last capture zone is the Army Outpost.  This is Echo.  This is a remote Flag and rarelly I believe is a rearly changed flag in relation to capturing. 

here is just an over view of Echo.

Echo is placed on flat land.

Ok so there are the capture zones for Operation Firestorm.  Now I would like to share with everyone one Stratigic plan for both sides

First the US,  I think at the beginning of the round I think that the team should go for Echo, Thinking that the Russian team will first go for Charlie (being it the closest to their Deployment area) then work their way to Bravo and then alpha. After capping Echo I would head for either Bravo or Charlie.  Just choose on the path that the Russians use to recap Echo.  Doing this would put the Russians on the back track to recapture this position and then being on the chase to recap flag throughout the rest of the match.

Second the RU.  If I was commanding the Russian team I would look at capping Delta has this will provide a great over watch of the US deployment area, the mountain range just outside the US deployment area, Alpha flag, and Bravo Flag.  Just keep in mind that if you hold the office (delta) best believe that this will be the primary target of the US team. Defend will to keep battlefield supremacy.

Will that was my take of Operation Firestorm Conquest map. Please let me know what you think.

The SOFLAM in BF3!!!!

Hey all,  I just wanted to share with all of you about what I have unlocked and what I think about it.

So I have unlocked the SOFLAM for the Recon Class.

Here is the description that is in Battlelog.

“The AN/PEQ-1 SOFLAM allows the Recon soldier to designate enemy vehicles for precision strikes. The SOFLAM is semi-autonomous and will designate targets even when unattended.”

Now for my take of the SOFLAM and how I use it. 

I First just thought that this gadget was supposed to be used to just lock on the vehicles and that you had to dedicate your soldier to manning this gadget.  What I came to realize is that this is not true.  What I mean, you can deploy the SOFLAM then you will be in the view of the SOFLAM.  At this point you will hit the E key or the key that you have setup to enter or exit equipment.   Your SOFLAM will stay where you deployed it.  Know you can roam about the map, engage in another conflict on the map.  Keep in mind that if you are killed, your SOPFAM will be removed and would have to be re-deployed.  Anyway getting back to the point.  Once you deploy the SOFLAM you can leave it, go to a different point on the map and then go back to the gadget (hitting the 3 key) and your soldier will bring out a PDA.  You then will left click the mouse or preform the action of firing you weapon.  This will remotely connect you to your deployed SOFLAM.  Now you can rotate the SOFLAM, you can keep the center of the SOFLAM on an enemy vehicle to lock it so that that enemy vehicle can be taken out by your team, and you can spot enemy soldiers, vehicles has well.  Speaking of targeting vehicles, every time that you target (paint with laser) an enemy vehicle you get 10 points.

 I also want to state a couple limitations to the SOFLAM.  First the SOFLAM constantly is shooting a very strong laser hat whatever is in front of it.  So if you enemy is in the front of it hope that they don’t try to find what that laser is coming from. And second the range of the SOFLAM for targeting enemy vehicles is not that great.  But you can “Q” spot that enemy though.

I would like to give you a couple of examples of my use with the SOFLAM.  The first on was on Caspian Boarder.  Specifically at the Forest control Point.  What I did was, there was a rock formation overlooking the flag area, this point was in-between the flag and the boarder fencing, so that I can watch the open area behind, the Control Point flag area (Alpha flag) the Forest flag area forward, the Hill Flag area up on the hill, and the Gas station in the back ground.  Once I deployed the SOFLAM, I moved to a position that was also overlooking the flag area but from different angle, and overlooking the open area between the Forest flag area and the Gas station control point and the Hill in is in the back ground.  Positioning my SOFLAM and my-self in this manor would give me a great advantage for controlling a wider area then what I just in front of me.  If there was an enemy soldier moving on the Forest Flag area from the Gas Station area, I would see them walking or running in.  I then can “Q” spot them.  I would wait for the soldier to start to capture the Forest flag then move my soldier to take the enemy out giving me I think 50 extra points for defending the flag.

Another example of the SOFLAM.  I was playing on the map Operation Firestorm.  I was a Russian Soldier and our team was getting reamed by the other teams attach Helo.  So what I did was, got to the Office Flag area. There is a Construction crane boom there and I climbed to the top of it, deployed my SOFLAM to overlook the Office Flag, the Construction Flag, the Warehouse, the Army Outpost, and the US Deployment area.  Great advantage if you ask me.  So having deployed my SOFLAM here I was able to watch the US deployment area for the enemy attach Helo enter the battlefield, once it did I would laze the Helo and then when the target was acquired he would bug out.  Every time the Helo entered my SOFLAM range I would lock on again and he would bug out.  So from this point on in the match that Helo was removed from the battle not attacking my team any more.  We came back to win the match.

This gadget will aid your team/squad, if properly used, to victory over your current conflict.

My Look at Operation Metro for BF3.

I would like to give my 2 cents about the maps in Battlefield 3.  So basically I want to give a detailed look to the maps that are in Battlefield 3 BF3 for short. I will do a map at a time so I don’t burn myself out talking about it, well just want to stop writing and just go play on the map.

The first map I would like to discuss is Operation Metro.

So let’s just jump on in to the map.  Operation Metro places the two teams, the United States and the Russians, in Paris France.  This map also was the map featured in the Alpha and in the Beta.  Keep in mind that the description that DICE gives for all the maps is that “All maps will feature all game types”.  Meaning Conquest, Conquest 64, Squad Rush and Team Death match.  Know I have only played Rush during the Beta, and I have to admit that it was a blast.  But after the release of the full game you are able to play all the other game modes, this map is so much better.  Right know I’ve been playing Conquest 64, and this in my opinion make this map so much more fun to play.  The map lay out is very unique in design and I have to hand it to the map DEV team on a fantastic map layout.  During the Rush game mode.  The US is the Attacking Team and the RU is the Defending Team.  The first set of MCOM’s are set in a nice scenic park what looks to me outside of a bustling Paris.  This to me is what sold me on the Frostbite 2 Engine.  I started on the US team, and you first see the trees swaying the grass and the bushes on in unison.  The lighting is so awesome and how that it affects your vision from running into the sun or away from the sun.  Then the next sensation is the sound.  Oh My Goodness.  The sound in this game is in another world.  You here bullets cracking past you ambient sound in the back ground.  The first real sound that made me say wow was a grenade going off next to me.  You know I have never heard or felt a grenade go off.  This made me feel like that I did.  The soldiers movements are so smooth and will animated it feels like it could be you out there in Paris.  I mean you don’t just jump over a bolder or a hand realign.  You hurdle it.  So like I stated before, the first set of MCOM’s are positioned outside in this park.  Once the US team destroys this there is a brief lull, a couple of seconds. Then you see 3 rockets come down in the rear of the RU Deployment location for the first MCOM’s.  These rockets stick the ground and the whole ground shakes. (Another great perk of the Frostbite 2 engine)  This opens up  2 access holes for the US to attach the second set of MCOM stations.  This access holes left from the rocket explosions lead into the beautiful subway station under the busy Paris streets.  The first time playing at this point in the game I took notice to the ceiling of the subway station, you can tell that there tiled and the lighting engine shows the shimmering of the light bounce off of them.  Here you have a couple crush subway cars some not crushed.  You know I don’t recall seeing much in this section that was able to be destroyed except some internal walls.  Once the US team destroys the MCOM stations the move to the next level, which is a floor above.  Here you have like the entrance from the streets to the subway turnstiles.  On this section of the rush contest you see little bit more of the frostbite 2 destructions features.  Walls get shredded.  There is a lot of cover for both sides of the battlefield here as well.  The next section is in the streets of Paris’s Business District.  Here you can see big buildings, and the damage that will happen to those big buildings.  All in all for the rush I think this was a fantastic way for DICE to show case the features in the Beta and to really carry it through to the full release.

Operation Metro Conquest.  Ok so I thought that Rush on this map was cool during the Beta, until I got to play the conquest game mode in the full release.  Conquest on this map utilizes 3 Flag capture areas.  Flag Alpha is called the Café, and it is located on in the streets of Paris just outside the entrance of the subway station.  From my opinion this Flag is always captured by the RU’s do to the fact that it is the first flag next to the RU deployment spawn.  The next flag capture area is Bravo I want to say it is labeled has the terminal.  This flag is positioned just at the top of the escalators in the subway station.  This flag in my mind is the turning point to winning the match. If you team can hold this position, your team will win.  The last flag Charlie is labeled the Platform.  This flag is positioned at the last platform in the where you would get on the subway train underground.  This flag is the closest flag to the US deployment area.  Going back to the Bravo Flag, this is where you will find almost all the fighting in this conquest battle.  There are really to major spots.  The first escalators and the side stairwell.  I personally go for the side stairs.  Because if you have a good group of guys or gals you can hold this stairs and push to the flag or use the flank to the hallway on the right that will put you out behind the Bravo flag in a good position to stage an attack on the Alpha flag.  From the RU view I think the all you would have to do is hold Bravo until the round is over and you will have a win.   

All in all I do like the design of the map.  The level of detail is great and the battles that go on here are fantastic.  This map is a fast paced, high scoring map.  Communication with the team or your squad is a must to overtake the stalemates that happen at Bravo. 

Please let me know what you think of this post. And there will be more on the other maps in later posts.

Game Booster V3.0

This is a pretty cool program. I installed it on my work computer and went through the features that it has. First there’s Boost. This feature scans your system for running applications foreground and background / services / and others. If you user your computer for just games then I would consider the defaults. If you user your computer for more than just Gaming then I would scroll through the list of Applications / services. 

The next feature is the Diagnose.  This is plan and simple.  You Click the analyze button and the software analyses your system.  Reporting back system Info.  This is nice because in the report it will list running processes and event logs relative to you system.  In the diag feature you have options to copy the output / export to txt file / or upload most likely to IODIT.com‘s support forum.  Nice if you are having an issue and want to has a question.

Under the Tools Feature you get some more features the first one is tweaks.  What this does is the software does a quick scan of you system and points out quick changes that it can make to you system to make it run a little bit quicker.  The second feature under the tools option is the defrag option.  There is a list of games that the software detects loaded on you system.  Then you select a game and then click the defrag button at the bottom of the page.  The software will then defrag the games directory to boost load time when starting the game.  Nice little feature.
The third feature under the tools option is Drivers feature.  This list any device that has an outdated driver then gives you the option to download that driver to be updated.

The last feature is the forum.  This is just a portal for the iodit.com forum.

So all and all I like this application.  It is user friendly and I believe that it can help with some of those system hick ups that you may or may not see going on.  The good news is that it is free.  The download link is HERE.

New Project Reality Mod for Arma 2 Video

My view of the new Maps for BF3

First off, let me saw, I cannot wait to just see the sweetness of BF3.   Ok now that that is out of the way, I’m sure you folk are felling the same way.

Ok getting down to the maps that the descriptions and map designer described in the latest Battleblog post HERE,  This is a two part post and from what I read the second part of the post will be tomorrow.

The first map that was talked about was OPERATION FIRESTORM.  From what we already know, all of the maps BF3 will be compatible with all game types. (Rush, Conquest, TDM, Squad Rush, and Squad DM).  The most interesting thing that I got from NIKLAS ÅSTRAND’S thoughts was that the largest map in BFBC2 - Atacama Deserts is 3 times smaller than this map (OPERATION FIRESTORM or working title – oilfields from DICE).  This map will be huge.  While reading this part of the post, I’m remembering Highway Tampa from BF2 and a map from the mod Project Reality for BF2 Basrah.  Those maps where huge.  I played the beta on Caspian border and I thought that that map was a good size and the gameplay on that map with everything going on was fantastic. So I can’t wait to jump into this map with a couple of friends and start rocking out.  I found this Video of Operation Firestorm, IGN did a Developer Commentary review of the map HERE.

The second map that was revealed was OPERATION MÉTRO.  Ok so if you didn’t play the beta you missed an ok map.  This map reminds me of BFBC2 Arica Harbor.  It really has the same contempt.  The post stated that the map is like three maps in one.  Starting in the park, then the subway system, and then in the Paris Exchange area.  Arica Harbor really is similar. Starting in an open desert, then moving to urban CQB, and then to I guess an in-between of CQB and mid-range warfare. I don’t know, seem similar to map style.  But I do have to say than the graphics are fantastic.  And I have to give it to the DICE team for the Frostbite 2 engine.

TEHRAN HIGHWAY was the third map that was revealed.  This map I don’t know about it will go either way in the community liking it and disliking it.  First this map is from what I understand a night map.  And the reason way I say it is a toss-up on the community liking it and disliking it, because of BF2 Special Forces expansion pack map Devils Perch.  In my opinion it was not a liked map by the community.  I have not seen any other info on this map, just from the blog post so it is really up in the air.  Let me tell you though with the way that things are going with graphics and gameplay, I think it will be great to play.

And the last map that was revealed was DAMAVAND PEAK. This map out of the other three that were revealed in the blog post, this map looks to be the coolest one of the four.  Just the working title – Base-jump just think of the name and know think of that name in a battlefield setting.  Mm interesting. Know NIKLAS ÅSTRAND’S says this map will start with attackers at the top of the map and defenders at the bottom.  Ok know what do you see.  Ok back to what NIKLAS ÅSTRAND’S said, “Attackers in Rush and Squad Rush will start high up on a mountain ridge above a mining facility. The only way down into the valley is to somehow make the 500 meter descent.”  Ok so I’ve been comparing these maps to older map and the concepts of those maps to the concept of the older maps.  This map reminds me of Warlords from BF2: Special Forces.  You start has an attacker and Para drop to the battlefield. 

So just the environment that the DICE team puts the players in on these maps, it’s just amazing to me, just take a minute and imagine the battles, the gameplay that you will have on just these four maps, I can’t wait to play. 

Like I said, there will be part 2 of the post, I hope tomorrow.  So please check back for that.

Arma 2 Project Reality Mod Beta released.

So I was just trying to refresh this blog and found out that I had some links listed at the bottom of this blog site,  and there was the Arma 2 and the Project Reality mod Sites there. (which is know on the top link bar)  What I found out was that Project Reality has released the Beta Version for Arma 2. Pro this news is, it is only 273mb download.  But that can be a bad thing has well.  Meaning really how much content can be in this beta/mod.  I would like to try this mod out.  If anyone wants to try this out with me.  Please contact me through steam. You can look up me with the name Tbirdbrent.

Links for the mod are here:  Project Reality Mod for Arma 2

For you RO2 players hahahaha

I have found this article very funny and if I had the game I would be right pissed.  here is the Article
It would be interesting to see how the double XP points work out from what Tripwire is talking about.

nice read.

http://mp1st.com/2011/10/11/bf3-spawn-immunity-removed-no-customizable-red-dots-and-lasers-increase-accuracy/

Planes, Tanks, and Automobiles: Battlefield 3 - IGN

Planes, Tanks, and Automobiles: Battlefield 3 - IGN

This shows two new gameplay maps Operation Firestorm with Dev com and Grand Bazaar with Dev Com has well.

my first gameplay video for bf3 beta

best depiction of map!!!

Setting everything up for Battlefield 3 Beta on PC

First you need to download and install the ODM (Origin's Download Mgr). and you can do that from this link HERE.

Once you have Downloaded and installed the ODM. you will need to login.

If you don't have a logon you will want to create an account ( i don't have the SOP for this because i had a logon sorry)

once you have logged in you need to download the beta from this link HERE.

ok so you should be at the ODM again and you should see something close to this

it will look a little different because i already have the game downloaded and installed.  you click on the install link below the pic and it will start downloading and installing.

will that is installing you can update you Graphics card drivers here is the link for ATI click HERE.
Nvidia is HERE.

How to setup a 99 terrorist hunt game on Rainbow Six Vegas 2

First you will need 2 files. you can download them here.

there are 3 files with in the .ZIP file that you downloaded. 
1 PlayerCap_99Terrorist_NoEyefinity.bat
2 R6Vegas2_Game.exe
3 TeknoR6Vegas2.exe

First you want to backup your Binaries Directory before we add or delete any files with in it.
this is your DR (Desastor Recovery) Just nav to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2"  right click on the Binaries Directory and select Copy then NAV to a different location on you hard drive and right click any open space and select paste. you know have a backup of your binaries directory.

All 3 files needs to be extracted to your "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2\Binaries" directory. 

the path that I provided is for 64-BIT (32-bit will not of have the (x86) in the program files part.)

Know if you are not in the directory listed above please go there.   you will want to create a desktop shortcut of the    PlayerCap_99Terrorist_NoEyefinity.bat file.  to do this right click the file and select sent to then desktop shortcut.

rainbow six vegas 2 map pack download link

http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=2530

new video from battlefield 3

Battleblog #3: With An Army By Your Side - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog

Battleblog #3: With An Army By Your Side - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog

pretty cool post found on www.battlefield.com talking about the new battlelog system. I will have to locate the first two post about it. but this one is pretty good.

new Teamspeak server is up

got the new Teamspeak server up and working. here is what you will need to connect to my Teamspeak server
download and install hamachi free vpn client
1 vpn client
after you have installed hamachi follow these steps to get setup for my Teamspeak server

right click the network tab and select "join an existing network"

contact me through steam chat so that I can give you the network ID and Pw

once you have entered the correct network ID and PW you will click yes to join the network.
the next step will not happen until I have accepted your request to join the network.

once you have been accepted into the network you will right click Teamspeak and click copy address.

know you need to open your teamspeak client and click connections then click connect



in the connections windows you will paste the address that you copied from hamachi into the server address field for nickname you can use anything that you would like. there is a password for this server be sure to chat with me through steam for that.



once you done entering in the data required click connect.

and you should see this screen if all  was great.

2 remember you must contact me through steam to can access to both hamachi network and the teamspeak server password.

battlefield 3 vs modern warfare 3

here is a nice little video for the comparison. 

links to ustream live feed from E3.

keep in mind that both of these videos are about 1 hour long each.

note: when you start part 1 just jump to 12:25 time stamp on the slider bar.  the first 12:25 minutes is just a banner.  the videos does not start until 12:25.
Part 1
Part 2

BF3 CLASSES CHANGE!!!!

basicly there are two major changes happing from BC2 and BF3.

1.  The first is the Assault class is changing its name to Combat Medic. (this was stated in the live stream yesterday) (in the article that I will give a link to at the bottom states that it will stay Assault name). 
2. In the new Combat Medic class your will get the same weapon loadout has the ORG Assault class had but instead of Ammo you get med-pad and paddles.
3. the ORG Medic class will be renamed to Support.
4. The new support class will have the Ammo packs instead of the med-packs and the paddles link the ORG Medic class did.
5. the new Support class will now feature LMG bi-pod mounting.  this is link in RO.
6. The Eng class will feature a weapons mounted flash light for dark area's and from what I have seen in the multiplayer demo video's they are using this feature for blinding foes in CQ (Close-Quarters)

From watching the live stream last night I found out a little detail about the new dogtag system. 

1. dogtags will only be stolen from stabing from behind the foe.
2.  the dogtags are now going to be personalized with from my understanding anydata from battlefield stats that you want.  (not sure if this is all stats, only few select stats, or just what EA says you can add)
3. and there is now more animation in the malee attacks.

One thing that I would like to see is the new Battlelog system.
From what I know, this will be like in the old bf2 days a stats website, this will be run by EA and it will incorparate the consoles has will.  I also heard a romur that this is where you will be able to get your friends list and compare stats between friends.

haaa
I forgot to mention.  the Back to Karkand is going to be an Themed Expantion Pack.  this was stated in the live video stream (link below) this they stated would be like the Vietnam pack for Bad Company 2.  So from what I gather it will be All the old weapons from BF2, all the transport from BF2,  and I think that there might have been a slip in the live stream about Air support in Karkand this time around.

so like I stated above links.
battlefield blog talking about classes
live stream video

and just to say Setpember will not come fast enough
game drops Oct 25th 2011

funny story

this story talks about the CEO of Activition (company that maked Call of Duty) wanting to try the Battlefield 3 multiplayer demo at E3 and EA turns him away. heres the link

battlefield 3 general disc forum

ok you guys this is just retarded of what people are saying about trackir and why it should not be in battlefield 3  here is the link  CLICK HERE to go to the forum.  this is just retarded.

battlefield 3 beta

the battlefield 3 beta will be release some time in september can not wait.

article here

this is a taste of what to expect from battlefield 3

this is what EA is giving away at E3 this year for battlefield 3

check out the numbers down at the bottom of the dogtag  {10 25 11}  to me this looks like a release date for the game.

multiplayer gameplay battlefield 3

battlefield 3 tank single player game play video just woot

test

new info about the map pack for bf3

first off here is the link to the article about the new info for the map pack.click here

and second are to pic of that article.