Using the browser as a game browser actually worked extremely well and far better than any previous iterations. The transitions were seamless. That really can't be the reason you won't play this game right? Seems rather petty.I think there was some rumors that EA was in last minute talks with Steam to put BF3 on Steam.. but again.. rumor is rumor until confirmed.
Either way, I'll be sitting out BF3; simply not interested in a game that needs a web browser to run.
I think there was some rumors that EA was in last minute talks with Steam to put BF3 on Steam.. but again.. rumor is rumor until confirmed.
Either way, I'll be sitting out BF3; simply not interested in a game that needs a web browser to run.
Using the browser as a game browser actually worked extremely well and far better than any previous iterations. The transitions were seamless. That really can't be the reason you won't play this game right? Seems rather petty.
So is the game running in the background at this point, or does it have to boot up after choosing from the server browser, in browser? And is this browser in Origin's browser, or just a general internet browser...browser?Agreed. I had some initial negative thoughts about the browser thing, but IMO it worked quite well and was a lot quicker then waiting for the game to boot up just for the menus. Some people just refuse to give new things an honest shot.
So is the game running in the background at this point, or does it have to boot up after choosing from the server browser, in browser? And is this browser in Origin's browser, or just a general internet browser...browser?
PS: Browser.
So is the game running in the background at this point, or does it have to boot up after choosing from the server browser, in browser? And is this browser in Origin's browser, or just a general internet browser...browser?
PS: Browser.
can i uninstall origin and play the game?
The game does not launch until you click "Join Game" after "choosing from the server browser, in browser".
It runs off whatever your default browser is. IE / Firefox / Chrome. It's an add-on that installs. You won't ever notice this add-on otherwise.
Only gripe I have with it is can't change options until in game. Like video settings etc.
You can change video settings outside of the game. Open the config files. Just like almost every other game ever made.
Also, after the initial setup you will very rarely have to change video settings so this isn't something to really complain about.
I don't like this whole origin thing but once I looked at it, it was pretty much like steam and when you look at EA games, there is no way you can call yourself a gamer and skip EA games. Too many great ones.
Probably in a couple years everyone will have there own online store and steam will be regulated to selling only valve games...maybe then they'll start making some more games.
wat... you can't be serious. Have you noticed how successful Steam has become in the last couple years? You expect hundreds of game developers (big and small, mainstream and indie) to just all of a sudden abandon Steam and miss thousands/millions of digital sales?
wat... you can't be serious. Have you noticed how successful Steam has become in the last couple years? You expect hundreds of game developers (big and small, mainstream and indie) to just all of a sudden abandon Steam and miss thousands/millions of digital sales?
Why roll your eyes? Love or hate EA you can't deny that as a real gamer you can't avoid their games.
Mass Effect, Battlefields, Dragon Age, Sims, EA Sports games, Crysis, Rock Band, Dead Space, Mirrors Edge, Need For Speed.
That's only a few of the games EA is somehow involved in. Find a gamer that hasn't played at least 1 of those.
EDIT: From a quick search of your posts seems you enjoyed Mass Effect 1 and 2, as well as Dragon Age. Gee EA really sucks eh?
you completely missed his point.
I don't think so. Wouldn't be able to launch it far as I know.
During the beta had to go into Origin and click the BF3 Icon. Not sure if you can put it on desktop and launch there.
And even if it ends up on Steam, I could still see Steam launching Origin to launch BF3. So might as well just go Origin.
once i'm done with single player campaign it's going off my system...
I don't really care, but to run BF3 you need an open web browser, punkbuster and Origin? lobloat.