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CrystalBay

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Yes the lag seems to be mostly fixed . However the "Sprint" squad perk seems to be intermittently working now. (this was a problem in BC2 also)
 

B-Riz

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Tried to play this morning, was massively fubar, could not join any games, constant EA account disconnect error.

Well past the UTC time server side update.

Then Diablo 3 servers had maintenance, had not played since CQ came out, wtf, stupid online games anymore.
 

Zargon

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honestly battlelog voip works pretty well

though it sucks when we get team switched and there are 5-6 of us on VOIP and get split teams
 

Termie

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yes

and then termie goes "what? I just got killed by zargon, hes on the other team! isnt he in here on VOIP?!?!"


:ninja:

How is it that even when I take a week off from posting in this thread, somehow Zargon always finds a way to draw me back in?!?

;)

Party chat works ok, but it's nothing like in-game VOIP, for the reason above (i.e. telegraphing your exact location to cheapskates like Zargon), and b/c you can't use it with random squadmates.
 

skipsneeky2

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I am sure the BF3 community is gonna eventually split up.

Reading up on this double xp event coming up and premium members get a whole week while non premium members get 2 1/2 days......not caring to much for these tactics as i personally double up my gaming time during double xp weekends and here we go with this crap.

I originally thought premium was simply a map expansion pack with some new weapons...:eek:
 

JTsyo

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I am sure the BF3 community is gonna eventually split up.

Reading up on this double xp event coming up and premium members get a whole week while non premium members get 2 1/2 days......not caring to much for these tactics as i personally double up my gaming time during double xp weekends and here we go with this crap.

I originally thought premium was simply a map expansion pack with some new weapons...:eek:

xp means nothing after you unlocked everything (unless there's something new I missed). Only matters for new players, who I think EA is trying to attract as the game drops of others' radar.
 

Canbacon

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xp means nothing after you unlocked everything (unless there's something new I missed). Only matters for new players, who I think EA is trying to attract as the game drops of others' radar.

Exactly, I only go after the weapon mastery unlocks now(500 kills). Though, I am looking forward to colonel 50 and eventually 100.

Though, if there is a player that pisses me off, I switch to my trusted m40. :)
 

dougp

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xp means nothing after you unlocked everything (unless there's something new I missed). Only matters for new players, who I think EA is trying to attract as the game drops of others' radar.

Except there are a lot of new players - because "new" players are anyone who hasn't unlocked everything. This is a really screwed up strategy that takes Elite from CoD to a new level.
 

DeadFred

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Exactly, I only go after the weapon mastery unlocks now(500 kills). Though, I am looking forward to colonel 50 and eventually 100.

Though, if there is a player that pisses me off, I switch to my trusted m40. :)
Im working hard for those master tags too, have 60 so far. But I have to switch to decent weapons (M16, M27 IAR, SCAR H, etc.) when I play with you guys on non-hardcore servers, the M5k just wont cut it for me on normal. :D

I dont know how many times I died last night because Id let off the trigger too soon. D:
 
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Zargon

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Im working hard for those master tags too, have 60 so far. But I have to switch to decent weapons (M16, M27 IAR, SCAR H, etc.) when I play with you guys on non-hardcore servers, the M5k just wont cut it for me on normal. :D

I dont know how many times I died last night because Id let off the trigger too soon. D:

bah I got MVP with the M5K before I even had extended mag, on normal, with silencer on

but I was probably with noobs that round, because when were playing together I had to swap to ext mag, between its low silenced damage and small mag I had to reload EVERY kill just about
 

DeadFred

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bah I got MVP with the M5K before I even had extended mag, on normal, with silencer on

but I was probably with noobs that round, because when were playing together I had to swap to ext mag, between its low silenced damage and small mag I had to reload EVERY kill just about
Yeah but your a PRO! And I am but a lowly noob. :D

All I lack getting 500 kills for are: M5k, SPAS, 870, M417, a buttload of pistols and the noob toobs.

My weapon list: http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/soldier/DeathDealer7177/weapons/305137962/pc/

Ive been saving the pump shottys because they are so fun with slugs. :sneaky:
 

Zargon

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Grrr, we need to head into HC mode. Though I seem to always sponge up a few hits before taking down a target.

it IS pretty fun, lots of new 1HK's to pwn with(and get pwned by)

I would think you + hc + m40 would be very destructive

the M5K is leathal suppressed in it too. shotguns havent changed much, it really closes weapon gaps
 

DeadFred

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it IS pretty fun, lots of new 1HK's to pwn with(and get pwned by)

I would think you + hc + m40 would be very destructive

the M5K is leathal suppressed in it too. shotguns havent changed much, it really closes weapon gaps
Yes he would!

Im telling you guys its tough to go back to normal once you get used to HC, especially if you snipe a lot.

Like you say the weapon gaps are much closer, you can run any AR or carbine and do just fine. And all of the bolt snipers are pretty much insta-death even if you get hit in the knee. :D

Not to mention toning down the annoying spotting that sends an entire team in your direction.

I will say that I prefer playing Conquest (or any game with vehicles) on normal servers. The large maps really benefit from spotting and not being able to change the camera in vehicles really hurts my pwnage.
 

Zargon

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yeah I played HC a ton in BC2, then I would hop on regular with termie and gully and get pwned a few times

because I would see someone 'burst burst' turn and end up getting shot in the back

it happens alot on big TDM games to me still, 3-4 guys I just sorta do a few then swap (or try to move for each burst to suppress them all) and half the time I get zero kills out of it :p
 

Don Karnage

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Played with this cheater lastnight. Had some sort of hack that just killed me if i spawned. Freakin sob

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Exterous

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bah I got MVP with the M5K before I even had extended mag, on normal, with silencer on

bah I got MVP with the M5K before I had even unlocked a magazine at all. You think some of the knife animations are effed up? You should see how hard the animation for killing someone by bashing them with the M5K makes it! :colbert:

it happens alot on big TDM games to me still, 3-4 guys I just sorta do a few then swap (or try to move for each burst to suppress them all) and half the time I get zero kills out of it :p

Ha - I do that too.

Oh man - 3 of them!
*short burst at enemy 1*
*short burst at enemy 2*
*short burst at enemy 3*

*Exterous dies during reload*
*No kills*
*Kill cam shows killer at 4% health and several med packs being thrown down*
Damnit!

Oh well - just as long as I get 2 more points in a round than someone else...
 
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