**OFFICIAL** AT Battlefield 3 FAQ and News Thread

[zerocool84]

Played about an hour tonight and the new maps are very fun. If you played BF2 the lay-out should be very familiar to you. Some things are obviously changed but the basic lay-out is nearly the same.

 

[Anubis]

The maps are the same size on consoles, except most of them are out of bounds. Gulf of Oman for example, only has three flags on Conquest.

thats not totally true
the console got 2 versions of SP, Kark and Gulf, one version is a 3 flag version for all 3 maps, the other is 5 flags for Kark and SP, Gulf has 4. both types come up as conquest assault. never seen a normal conq on any of the new maps. only differences besides number of flags is that the ones with 4 or 5 flags have more vehicles, the 3 flag versions only have jeeps and tanks where the 4 and 5 flag ones have jets and helis and all that

Wake only has 3 flags

the MG36 LMG that you unlock by doing the "Keep your head down" assignment is broken on the PS3, you run around with the thing over your head and all you see is badly animated glitch arms, itll fire but you cant actually aim it at anything

 

[videogames101]

The new version of Karkand is actually an improvement because it eliminated many of the traditional chokepoints that existed in the original version through extended use of building destruction and by simply allowing players to enter more buildings.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

whoa, the assignments unlock new guns?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Feels a bit laggier and the F35 cockpit view sucks.

 

[schneiderguy]

Played about an hour tonight and the new maps are very fun. If you played BF2 the lay-out should be very familiar to you. Some things are obviously changed but the basic lay-out is nearly the same.

:thumbsup:

What I want to know is why didn't maps like this ship with the game? 😕

 

[leeland]

When you crash out of the game / get disconnected do the points still count? I was on a 1000 ticket map and had a kick ass score going with sniper...of course...with about 100 tickets left...I get killed and subsequently disconnected...

 

[drizek]

sometimes, but often not. I've had 3 crashes so far today. I know it didn't count in one of them because I never received my unlocks. It also tells me my total playtime on BTK is 17 minutes, which is slightly off.

 

[Childs]

sometimes, but often not. I've had 3 crashes so far today. I know it didn't count in one of them because I never received my unlocks. It also tells me my total playtime on BTK is 17 minutes, which is slightly off.

Whats funny is when I'm having a crappy game and crashes it somehow knows to save those games...

 

[drizek]

Whats funny is when I'm having a crappy game and crashes it somehow knows to save those games...

Tell me about it. I was going 2:1.

 

[Anubis]

whoa, the assignments unlock new guns?

yes, not sure how you missed that, they are on the battlolog now, under stats - assignments

theres one of them listed in the freed
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/user/Melbuframa/

 

[jlarsson]

When you crash out of the game / get disconnected do the points still count? I was on a 1000 ticket map and had a kick ass score going with sniper...of course...with about 100 tickets left...I get killed and subsequently disconnected...

If it's just you that gets disconnected, then yes it should still save the stats. But, if the server goes down, then no ... your stats are not saved. At least that's the pattern I've detected.

 

[hellfire88]

The new maps are pretty slick, but like others have said everything felt more "laggy" last night. Also, I got server disconnects 3 times (lost all my progression all 3 times). Hopefully they iron things out 🙂

 

[leeland]

If it's just you that gets disconnected, then yes it should still save the stats. But, if the server goes down, then no ... your stats are not saved. At least that's the pattern I've detected.

good to know..I just checked this a.m. and the stat's look like they saved (BONUS).

 

[Zargon]

Whats funny is when I'm having a crappy game and crashes it somehow knows to save those games...

yeah I was pissed when it crashed last night......and it emptied the hut 🙁

 

[Exterous]

It's not you, it's me... from my years of playing on low player count (Battlefield CTF) games, I have been conditioned to never give up my teams armor to the enemy. I would rather go down with the ship than have the other team dominate us because they have all of the armor

Same here. I hate it when the enemy gets a hold of our armor. That being said I am also conditioned to always try to steal the enemy's armor so we can dominate them 😛

Bummer. I bought the expansion and and I cannot play. It says that I must purchase it. Yet I received the email that I ordered it and it says I don't have to do anything special other than check for updates. I check for updates it says none. I did a repair install on it and it came back fine. Still am unable to play anything Karkland. Says I must purchase it. Has been an hour now...

I had a similar issue. I tried to join the ATOT crew and got an error message that I didn't have the content. After rummaging around Battlelog I closed everything and re-launcehd the game. Worked fine then

The new version of Karkand is actually an improvement because it eliminated many of the traditional chokepoints that existed in the original version through extended use of building destruction and by simply allowing players to enter more buildings.

I disagree - I loved those choke points! Although Zargon did still manage to hit a few of my mines at the traditional ones (I still don't know how you didn't manage to blow me up with your C4 buggie on Oman either)

It should be really really interesting to see what happens with all of those buildings. To be honest I forsee a nightmare of trying to clean out squads and spawn beacons from them. While this is a bonus to well oiled teams I think its going to be a serious detriment to a team that has no team work.

Don't get me wrong - I am all for team play (even though I do wander off by myself quite often) its just that I - and I am willing to bet many others - often get stuck on horrible horrible teams and I think this will magnify the issue

I did have two problems with the expansion though. Twice the game froze on a BK loading screen and thats something that hasn't happened to me since the last patch. Not too happy to see it back.

And on Karkand, when I swam out to the little islands of land supporting the bridges to the back to flags I couldn't get on the ground. My guy just kept bumping into different parts of the land until I gave up and swam to the other side. Definately going to be an issue if you can't swim to those

 

[96Firebird]

And on Karkand, when I swam out to the little islands of land supporting the bridges to the back to flags I couldn't get on the ground. My guy just kept bumping into different parts of the land until I gave up and swam to the other side. Definately going to be an issue if you can't swim to those

You can get on those, I swam to them a lot when playing rush last night... When swimming to the right side coming from the two-flag side, you have to go almost all the way to the edge before you can get up. Other than that, its pretty easy...

 

[imaheadcase]

Anyone mess with the "lag meter" yet? I got a great connection (100meg/5meg), did not mess with it yet but i could not tell if the game or what but everyone i saw at distance was skipping around.

Not sure if its worth messing with for just that if its a server issue.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Bummer. I bought the expansion and and I cannot play. It says that I must purchase it. Yet I received the email that I ordered it and it says I don't have to do anything special other than check for updates. I check for updates it says none. I did a repair install on it and it came back fine. Still am unable to play anything Karkland. Says I must purchase it. Has been an hour now...

New Battlefield Blog Post: How to go Back to Karkand on PC

Tuesday, 13 December 2011 09:30

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on PC! Here’s how to buy, download and get started.

1. Confirm if you are entitled to Back to Karkand at no extra charge

If you are a Limited Edition owner, you will get the Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge. An easy way to check if you are entitled to this is to log in to Battlelog as usual. If you are a Limited Edition user, you should see a banner on the left hand side that says you own Back to Karkand and are ready to play it. You can skip to step 4 below.

2. Make sure you have downloaded the latest Battlefield 3 update

If you did not download the Battlefield 3 update we released December 6th, do so now. Either check the download progress bar within your Origin application to verify that the latest update is downloading and installing, or use the download manager in Battlelog to make sure your game is updated to the latest version. Without this step, you will not be able to play Back to Karkand, but if you have played Battlefield 3 the last week, chances are you are already properly updated.

3. Buy Back to Karkand/Enter your boxed code

You can buy Back to Karkand for $14.99 (£11.99/149 SEK/14.99 euro) from the Origin web store. Or, if you prefer, you can buy it from within your Origin application itself. Click "Battlefield 3" inside Origin to see Back to Karkand, or search for Back to Karkand in the search field within your Origin application.

If you bought the code-in-a-box version of Back to Karkand (a physical box for PC with a download code inside), start your Origin application, click the cog icon, select “redeem code” and enter the code found in your box. This will start the download of Back to Karkand.

4. Find your new maps

The four new Back to Karkand maps (Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula, and Gulf of Oman) will appear in the server browser, just like any other map. You will also be able to filter for only Back to Karkand maps by clicking the Back to Karkand logo in the top left corner of the server browser’s filter settings. Servers running Back to Karkand maps will have a small brown "B2K" icon in the server list to help you identify them.

5. Go back to Karkand!

Jump into the game and enjoy your new content! You can find information on your new Back to Karkand Assignments in the "Assignments" tab on your stats page in Battlelog, and your profile will have the new "B2K" icon to verify that you have Back to Karkand.

Q: What happens if I try to join a game with Back to Karkand maps, and I haven't bought Back to Karkand?

A: You will see a message warning you that you need Back to Karkand. See image below. You can still join a server that has Back to Karkand maps, but once a Back to Karkand map goes into play, you will be returned to Battlelog.

That's it! Enjoy your new expansion pack, and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums!

 

[The-Noid]

The new version of Karkand is actually an improvement because it eliminated many of the traditional chokepoints that existed in the original version through extended use of building destruction and by simply allowing players to enter more buildings.

I would have liked to see all the spawns over the river. The Epic sniper battles that took place between both sides was always fun.

 

[boozie]

I would have liked to see all the spawns over the river. The Epic sniper battles that took place between both sides was always fun.

That was one of my fondest memories of BF2 is that snipe-off. Really looking forward to playing some karkand.

 

[Zargon]

Feels a bit laggier and the F35 cockpit view sucks.

yes, the F35 cockpit isnt great and I had a hard time seeing the predictive reticule for shooting

also its garbage for dogfighting the traditiontal way because you cant make tight banks at low speed AT ALL.

but its great for sit back and guided missle.......

I disagree - I loved those choke points! Although Zargon did still manage to hit a few of my mines at the traditional ones (I still don't know how you didn't manage to blow me up with your C4 buggie on Oman either)

🙂

I wasnt paying enough attention when I hit the mines....durr......

I got ALOT of C4 kills last night....:whiste:

most everybody missed it and I discovered something awesome to do with the helos

so....your c4 wont blow up vehicles your teammates are still in. so.....I c4'd the venom and jumped out and a teammate parked it on a LAV and BOOM.

its dead he lands the chopper, I re c4 it and off we go

And on Karkand, when I swam out to the little islands of land supporting the bridges to the back to flags I couldn't get on the ground. My guy just kept bumping into different parts of the land until I gave up and swam to the other side. Definately going to be an issue if you can't swim to those

You can get on those, I swam to them a lot when playing rush last night... When swimming to the right side coming from the two-flag side, you have to go almost all the way to the edge before you can get up. Other than that, its pretty easy...

its buggy. I wasnt able to on the 'N'? out of bounds ish side coming from the island caps, but going the other way I could

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

There was definitely a lot of little steps that you couldn't walk over. The whole mirror's edge thing looks cool but sometimes it's a pita trying to get over blown up walls.

 

[imaheadcase]

You would think they would have some crash log you could send to them to help them. Just got done playing for 40min..then crash. No saves of stats or anything :/

I suspect most the crashes we are getting are bad video card drivers still and trying to fix them.

The good news Nvidia actually found my specific problem with the latest beta drivers, Lots of dell monitors having a timing issue with them that results in blurry text in bf3 and other games that is fixed in patch that comes out in a few weeks.

 

[basslover1]

There was definitely a lot of little steps that you couldn't walk over. The whole mirror's edge thing looks cool but sometimes it's a pita trying to get over blown up walls.

That's probably my biggest annoyance in this game. I don't know if it happens to anyone else, but it feels like I am constantly getting snagged on every little thing on the ground.

I was playing Tehran Highway the other night, and I kept getting hung up on those checkered concrete bumpers, the ones that are maybe six inches high. Seriously, you can't just step over that?