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just started Karkand today, was playing strike at Karkand earlier.... had some epic battles over D (suburb). I've always liked city maps and it was no exception.
for a change of pace though, if you have it then a silencer + acog or holo sight on the SV98 is good fun. Sure it would work similarly with any of the other bolt actions or even the semi-autos too.
for a change of pace though, if you have it then a silencer + acog or holo sight on the SV98 is good fun. Sure it would work similarly with any of the other bolt actions or even the semi-autos too.
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I played the maps a bit more yesterday and they aren't as bad as I originally thought. I've decided to not fly anything on Gulf of Oman though, it's just too tiny.
I unlocked the Famas last night. Seems like a great gun so far. Horrible iron sights though.
I unlocked the Famas last night. Seems like a great gun so far. Horrible iron sights though.
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^wow, you're right. I was curious so I went on youtube and some guy uploaded a video of him using the FAMAS. He commented, "the iron sights gave me aids" 
Even worse than the AN-94 irons
I should probably mention since I forgot in my half-drunk stupor last night, the server I was on was infantry only so people were easy pickings (SV98 + silencer and acog)
Even worse than the AN-94 irons
I should probably mention since I forgot in my half-drunk stupor last night, the server I was on was infantry only so people were easy pickings (SV98 + silencer and acog)
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can you still level up on non official EA servers?
i really want to level up my jets but i hate joining a map thats supposed to have jets but its a version w/o it. and then the next map is the metro map..
i really want to level up my jets but i hate joining a map thats supposed to have jets but its a version w/o it. and then the next map is the metro map..
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Actually, there are finally some unranked servers now, but no one plays on them.
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btw, I use this on PC and it makes the game look WAY better. Gets rid of the dull blue and makes everything lively
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/b...-injector.html
http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/b...-injector.html
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It's just alright tbh. It's the most powerful sidearm in the game but it's got tons of recoil and the ROF is very slow. It's definitely usable because it only takes two shots to kill, but you better not miss or you're dead 
. The scoped .44 would be a good companion to a shotgun I'd think.
I just got the Rex today (.357 mag) and I really like it a lot, the ROF is about the same as the 1911 but it kills in three shots instead of four. The reload is quite quick too and it seems to be really accurate.
. The scoped .44 would be a good companion to a shotgun I'd think.I just got the Rex today (.357 mag) and I really like it a lot, the ROF is about the same as the 1911 but it kills in three shots instead of four. The reload is quite quick too and it seems to be really accurate.
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Just gonna go ahead and say I hate Assault Conquest. One team gets all the vehicles and the other starts off with all the flags. Gets frustrating regardless of which team you are on.
On the attacking team, you cannot drive anywhere as the defending team already has all their mines spread EVERYWHERE before for you reach the flag. On the defending team, it's annoying that you pretty much have to play anti-armor.
Also, there is no default spawn. If you have a bad team and lose all your flags, you are going to be punished by being forced to stare at the deploy screen. If by some magic, your team captures a flag, you will essentially just spawn into bullets.
Okay, enough ranting.
I do have to say I've gotten to like these new maps a lot more. The denser environments force a whole new strategy. Also, I got an ACOG for my Famas and it is a much more functional gun.
On the attacking team, you cannot drive anywhere as the defending team already has all their mines spread EVERYWHERE before for you reach the flag. On the defending team, it's annoying that you pretty much have to play anti-armor.
Also, there is no default spawn. If you have a bad team and lose all your flags, you are going to be punished by being forced to stare at the deploy screen. If by some magic, your team captures a flag, you will essentially just spawn into bullets.
Okay, enough ranting.
I do have to say I've gotten to like these new maps a lot more. The denser environments force a whole new strategy. Also, I got an ACOG for my Famas and it is a much more functional gun.
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Ohh and ThermL optics FTW! You can see all the mines 
Also you don't have to follow the roads... Where most people put mines...
Also you don't have to follow the roads... Where most people put mines...
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Dunno if it's a glitch, but on the ps3 if your team loses all the flags, you can still deploy at the last spawn point you had.
And no I'm not in a squad.
This is how I think it should be.
Ohh and ThermL optics FTW! You can see all the mines
Oh really? I didn't know that. Now I just gotta unlock them. I got Guided Shells last night, then was disappointed when I realized how short the range is. Question, if anyone knows it, can you shoot a laser designated aircraft with guided shells?
Also you don't have to follow the roads... Where most people put mines...
Certain flags you have to in order to reach them. Not all of them obviously.
And no I'm not in a squad.
This is how I think it should be.
Ohh and ThermL optics FTW! You can see all the mines
Oh really? I didn't know that. Now I just gotta unlock them. I got Guided Shells last night, then was disappointed when I realized how short the range is. Question, if anyone knows it, can you shoot a laser designated aircraft with guided shells?
Also you don't have to follow the roads... Where most people put mines...
Certain flags you have to in order to reach them. Not all of them obviously.
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Anyone manage to kill someone with a skid loader yet? I was *this* close to getting a road kill but the guy randomly turned around at the last second. I proceeded to chase him around for about three minutes. He would run then turn around and shoot at me, I would swerve like crazy to avoid his shots and keep coming. Eventually I was over powered when his teammate spawned on him to help. It was actually really funny.
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I'm kind of tempted to install BF2 onto my PC.
Also one thing I miss is the commander. Iirc it was kind of like playing Starcraft or something.
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Oh, yeah I know that's how the game works right now. I'm saying I think it would be better if you could spawn at the last captured flag or some default base instead.
Anyone manage to kill someone with a skid loader yet? I was *this* close to getting a road kill but the guy randomly turned around at the last second. I proceeded to chase him around for about three minutes. He would run then turn around and shoot at me, I would swerve like crazy to avoid his shots and keep coming. Eventually I was over powered when his teammate spawned on him to help. It was actually really funny.
Anyone manage to kill someone with a skid loader yet? I was *this* close to getting a road kill but the guy randomly turned around at the last second. I proceeded to chase him around for about three minutes. He would run then turn around and shoot at me, I would swerve like crazy to avoid his shots and keep coming. Eventually I was over powered when his teammate spawned on him to help. It was actually really funny.
That's the point of conquest assault, you can cap out a team.
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I know you all hate TDM but I use to level guns for the attachments... and an open map like wake island was perfect for the SKS (use it like a battle rifle, with ironsights). Eventually I got the silencer and the holo sight for it.... 
T-UGS distracting the crap out of the other team and letting me know when they are around doesn't hurt either.
T-UGS distracting the crap out of the other team and letting me know when they are around doesn't hurt either.
if you guys play on PC add me
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/user/gafr4137/
and join my platoon :P
im currently on break and play quite a bit....
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/user/gafr4137/
and join my platoon :P
im currently on break and play quite a bit....
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I know you all hate TDM but I use to level guns for the attachments... and an open map like wake island was perfect for the SKS (use it like a battle rifle, with ironsights). Eventually I got the silencer and the holo sight for it....
T-UGS distracting the crap out of the other team and letting me know when they are around doesn't hurt either.
T-UGS distracting the crap out of the other team and letting me know when they are around doesn't hurt either.
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Just noticed this: http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/batt...ack-today.aspx
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Get your Physical Warfare Pack at no extra charge today on PlayStation 3!
BY: HBrun POSTED: Dec 15, 2011, 12:00AM TOTAL VIEWS: 22,733 COMMENTS: 34
Today, you candownload the Physical Warfare Pack for Battlefield 3 on PlayStation 3. As promised earlier, this pack is now availableat no extra charge on the PlayStation Store for all players.
Physical Warfare Pack grants you instant access to the powerful DAO-12 shotgun, if you haven’t unlocked it already. It also features custom flechette ammo for the DAO-12, a flash suppressor for the SKS sniper rifle, plus the Type 88 Light Machine Gun.
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.
Now go grab your new hardware andtake them tothe battlefield!
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BY: HBrun POSTED: Dec 15, 2011, 12:00AM TOTAL VIEWS: 22,733 COMMENTS: 34
Today, you candownload the Physical Warfare Pack for Battlefield 3 on PlayStation 3. As promised earlier, this pack is now availableat no extra charge on the PlayStation Store for all players.
Physical Warfare Pack grants you instant access to the powerful DAO-12 shotgun, if you haven’t unlocked it already. It also features custom flechette ammo for the DAO-12, a flash suppressor for the SKS sniper rifle, plus the Type 88 Light Machine Gun.
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.
Now go grab your new hardware andtake them tothe battlefield!
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Essentially they tried to get more people to purchase the game by stating that they would include a free copy of BF1943 in every PS3 copy. They later announced rather quietly that they will not actually be giving you guys a free copy of BF1943. Finally, after enough people complained and some legal action was pursued, they agreed to release the game as originally stated.
See here for details:
http://kotaku.com/5853375/ps3-owners...1943-after-all
http://kotaku.com/5860729/ea-being-t...efield-promise
http://kotaku.com/5862446/ea-smarten...ttlefield-1943
See here for details:
http://kotaku.com/5853375/ps3-owners...1943-after-all
http://kotaku.com/5860729/ea-being-t...efield-promise
http://kotaku.com/5862446/ea-smarten...ttlefield-1943
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triple post, but holy crap the MAV is cheap. I just flew it around all game in TDM and out of 17 people on the opposing team, only two broke even or had a positive K/D ratio, and barely at that. Also keep in mind revive = no death
It seems like it auto-spots people. I can't possibly be that accurate by spamming Q (spot)
It is hard to kill people with though. Seems like you have to go full speed, and best targets are people just standing there or running in a perfectly straight line. But holy crap is it funny when you kill them.
It seems like it auto-spots people. I can't possibly be that accurate by spamming Q (spot)
It is hard to kill people with though. Seems like you have to go full speed, and best targets are people just standing there or running in a perfectly straight line. But holy crap is it funny when you kill them.
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yea i got a few road kills last night with it.
although on i think its karkland i saw people using the MAV to scale up buildings that you werent supposed to...
although on i think its karkland i saw people using the MAV to scale up buildings that you werent supposed to...