[oldage]

Alan Kertz, Gameplay Designer

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Gameplay Designer Alan Kertz has stated that it will be unlikely that there will be a server browser for console versions of the game, and that it was purely the technical limitations of the 360 and PS3 that cut the number of online players on console from 64 to 24.

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Yes, really prone. Don't worry about the balance part, I've got it covered... I hate shooting delays. There's plenty of other ways to balance prone than keeping people from shooting... I see prone as a tactical decision, become a small target, give up mobility. MoH MP and BC2 used the same weapon and FOV systems... BF3 is an upgraded version. Tracers are in, period. Players need to feel the fire fight, and tracers add to that feeling. You can hide other ways... No, no tracer darts. That's a bit too BC and not enough BF.

that's actually giving me hope that they're going back to a BF2 feeling instead of a BC2 one

Source: http://games.on.net/article/11534/More_Bat..._Details_Emerge

The article got its information from Alan Kertz's twitter(Gameplay Designer) and Christina Ann Coffin's twitter(Frostbite engine coder)

[papanesta]

Now this is what I call an avatar.

[d0mm2k8]

QUOTE (papanesta @ Feb 7 2011, 00:13)

Now this is what I call an avatar.

I believe I'm jelly.

[fullmetal]

The details sound nice, but I'll stay sceptical untill I see some decent gameplay and/or play it myself. Which reminds me I really need a new, top of the line powerfull rig before BF3, heck even earlier!

Anyone has another source for the 'Limited Edition' information and/or picture? I want to see & read for myself.

[Fnorg]

This is what Frostbite 2 looks like, and in this particular clip they're displaying real-time radiosity:

[Minic]

QUOTE (fullmetal @ Feb 7 2011, 07:50)

Anyone has another source for the 'Limited Edition' information and/or picture? I want to see & read for myself.

Source

[fullmetal]

Oh so it ain't just some maps from BF2 but also weapons & vehicles? Sounds interesting, will be getting the LE anyways.

[oldage]

I thought it was a pre-order bonus and not a limited edition thing, let me look for the tweet

[Minic]

My guessing us that it'll be standard in the first run of games released, much Like BC2 was and many EA games that have been released as of late, but still at least it's not the only way to get it as it'll be out later for people willing to pay.

I'm gonna get the LE anyway so it's all good.

I'm wondering though, do you guys think the weapons will be usable on the standard maps? I personally hope they will be as it'd be annoying to have map restricted weapons.

[Fnorg]

I'd love that. I am sick and tired of seeing tiny yellow people running around with M16s and 1911s. f*ck that noise. Map and faction restricted weapons, thank you very much.

I know that's not going to happen but a man can dream.

[Rucke]

Rated 18? Battlefield usually gets an 16 (Pegi) Teen (ESRB) rating.

[AreXi]

QUOTE (Gronf @ Feb 7 2011, 19:27)

I'd love that. I am sick and tired of seeing tiny yellow people running around with M16s and 1911s. f*ck that noise. Map and faction restricted weapons, thank you very much. I know that's not going to happen but a man can dream.

Why wouldn't that happen? It was in BF1942, 1943 and Battlefield 2.

[The-King]

QUOTE (AreXi @ Feb 7 2011, 13:39)

QUOTE (Gronf @ Feb 7 2011, 19:27) I'd love that. I am sick and tired of seeing tiny yellow people running around with M16s and 1911s. f*ck that noise. Map and faction restricted weapons, thank you very much. I know that's not going to happen but a man can dream. Why wouldn't that happen? It was in BF1942, 1943 and Battlefield 2.

Logic not appealing to most modern FPS gamers is what I presume his reasoning is.

[Straznicy]

I'm more interested in the next Bad Company, but I'll probably end up getting this. BF2 was fun even though I was completely sh*te at it.

[Fnorg]

QUOTE (The-King @ Feb 7 2011, 20:50)

QUOTE (AreXi @ Feb 7 2011, 13:39) QUOTE (Gronf @ Feb 7 2011, 19:27) I'd love that. I am sick and tired of seeing tiny yellow people running around with M16s and 1911s. f*ck that noise. Map and faction restricted weapons, thank you very much. I know that's not going to happen but a man can dream. Why wouldn't that happen? It was in BF1942, 1943 and Battlefield 2. Logic not appealing to most modern FPS gamers is what I presume his reasoning is.

Yessir. Nobody's going to buy a game that has faction-specific weapons after Call of Duty 4 (thanks Infinity Ward). I loved the unlock system in BF2 where it allowed you to unlock any one gun every two levels, but the core guns were still locked to the different nations, and they all had their quirks, their strengths and their weaknesses. I didn't get them all because I sucked; after five years I was still a Gunnery Sergeant.

[Xboxless]

I don't have a decent pc and play on Xbox 360 but I would be pissed too if they dumbed down the pc version because of the consoles.

I hope this is good on the consoles though, though I will be VERY jealous of PC gamers cause I am sure theirs will be AMAZING.
I need a good comp.

It almost sounds to me like BFBC and BFBC2 were just little offerings to keep the fans busy/happy while Dice waits to make their masterpiece. Battlefield 3...hmm?

This post has been edited by Xboxless on Tuesday, Feb 8 2011, 05:21

[Fnorg]

Ingame screen shots? Sure, why not:

http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=164284

Contains a lot of goodness in text form aswell, like:

"Dice trying to find a good balance between customization of your character and not having 'pink rabbit hat(s)'" Hahaha, f*ckin' A!


This post has been edited by PatrickW on Tuesday, Feb 8 2011, 12:15

[fullmetal]

Why is it so hard to add customisation of your gear/character/uniform/weaponry and keep it realistic? Seriously, is it that hard? We don't want any golden camo's or made up weapon camos and attachements that aren't even specific to the era.

Also, I get the feeling that BC1 and BC2 were made to test out the tech and engine they wanted to have to start a BF3 with... in other words, they wanted to try out "dynamic destruction" in videogames on large® scale. It worked and they probably tuned it even more and went to the next level. Essentially they were done with testing.

Still, I shall stay sceptical. But I must admit, I got a massive hardon when looking at those screenshots/scans.

[oldage]

are full scans allowed here?

[PatrickW]

QUOTE (oldage @ Feb 8 2011, 13:07)

are full scans allowed here?

Nope, therefor removed.