yea im not getting it online im getting it from gamestop for xbox360. i get it at our midnight. well assuming it doesnt take too long. i remember when mw2 came out the line was insane and i said screw that, went to sleep and picked it up later that day instead. that and ill probably be playing til 5-6am anyway so even if i couldnt get it til 3 it wouldnt be that heartbreaking.

Since the line is for pre-orders it goes pretty quick. I waited on line for 2 hours for halo 2, and once the doors opened the line was done in 30mins. Now i just go at 12:30 when the line is thinning out.

I talked to the manager of my local Gamestop, and he broke it down how the stores are doing it these days. You come in between 10-11:30, and they'll verify your information, and give you a stamped receipt. You then wait, again, in a line until 12AM, and once the magic hour strikes, they just send the line through ASAP. He said for Gears 3 they had around 50 show up, and had them in and out within 5-6 minutes. So, while I think the extra waiting in the beginning is a waste, at least it should be quick once they start handing it out.

 

And I didn't hear about EA doing that with Origin tonight, ugh. Seems pointless.

I talked to the manager of my local Gamestop, and he broke it down how the stores are doing it these days. You come in between 10-11:30, and they'll verify your information, and give you a stamped receipt. You then wait, again, in a line until 12AM, and once the magic hour strikes, they just send the line through ASAP. He said for Gears 3 they had around 50 show up, and had them in and out within 5-6 minutes. So, while I think the extra waiting in the beginning is a waste, at least it should be quick once they start handing it out.

 

And I didn't hear about EA doing that with Origin tonight, ugh. Seems pointless.

 

 

hmm interesting. ty for posting that. they did text me saying they are doing a midnight launch and mentioned to come at 10 the day before to finalize payment. i figured it was just another "come to our store an extra time so we can try to convince you to buy more crap" tactic. didn't realize it was part of how they do things now.

How I wish I still had my desktop. The only place thing I used to game on, now I resort to PS3. Boy do I miss it.

Installing it now... almost wish I had done a digital preorder so I could have pre-loaded it

 

Highlight of waiting in line, some customer's girlfriend almost getting at it with the store manager who was trying to explain that because they had come later, they would have to wait for everyone else to go through first (yea, the logic did totally go over her head). The off-duty police officer who happened to be standing in line next to me that I was chatting with almost had to step in. Good times in my podunk town, haha.

looks like the servers are already up, to bad i have to go to bed!!! arg!!

server browser on an xbox... OMFG BONER WOW!!! im in love with this game.

So what kind of box do you need to run this thing?

 

preface of the game? Whats it based on? Who did the Russians piss off now?

So what kind of box do you need to run this thing?

 

preface of the game? Whats it based on? Who did the Russians piss off now?

The latest and greatest tech. Trust me, you'd probably need to build a new rig, or go through HEAVY upgrades to get mid to high range graphics.

 

Preface of the game? You're a member of a military unit in the middle east during an operation and lose a man or two. Strange earth quake, you go looking for said man. Eventually you end up in Iran on a tank operation.

 

I'll know more and have a review in a few days after I play the campaign a couple times. God, having no job just got wonderful again...

PC player, waiting on Amazon for my copy.

 

PM if you want to be Origin friends.

I want to apologize to anyone that I have offended.

I was slightly disappointed in the campaign. Needed to be longer, and frankly more coherent. I'm not going to say anything else about the campaign, because I don't want to ruin it for the people here who haven't played it yet.

 

I still haven't gotten on Multiplayer yet. The servers are up, and suddenly they're down. I understand its launch day, but really this should have been sorted out before now.

I think I really hate this game. Maybe because I'm playing on PC... just something about it that makes me want to hate it. I loved BF:BC2 on the PS3, but this game... I just don't know.

 

I also find flying extremely frustrating. I've been on flight practice servers trying to hone my skills, but how my joystick translates to flight controls in the game make it very frustrating. Though... flying choppers is very easy though.

 

How have you guys been liking it?

Was deciding between another MW or BF, was disappointed with the graphics in the Beta, is the actual game any better?

Was deciding between another MW or BF, was disappointed with the graphics in the Beta, is the actual game any better?

 

Graphics are about the same. I lowered my graphics capability to help run the game more smoothly.

The graphics for BF3 are insanely nice. I played a few rounds on the maximum settings, and it's absolutely stunning. If you have the right rig, this is hands down the best looking game I've seen yet.

I'm not a complete MW hater, as the game is far better than BF3 in certain aspects. However, content aside, if MW3 and BF3 were put together side-by-side for graphics and game-play (from the technical aspect), BF3 hands down.

I'm still going to probably get MW3 when it releases in a few weeks, though it will be to complete the single-player campaign as I'll try to avoid touching the multiplayer.

 

If you do get BF3 for the console, and notably xbox, do the install. Sure the install is another 1.5GB of HD space or whatnot, but it makes a world of difference to have the high definition textures.

 

My biggest critique of BF3 is the fairly weak single player campaign (though, let's be honest, who plays it for that). And from the technical side, I had way too many random disconnects today. I don't know if that was on my side, the server, or EA fussing around with stuff. I didn't have any issues on release day with these, so I'm thinking it has to do with something with EA. Still, better than my COD: Black Ops experience where the game was not playable for at least a good week after release on PC.

BBK, you are correct. EA on release day, and a few days to a week after are NOTORIOUS for having server issues. I'm pissed that the squad option is still broken. They even said they were going to fix it. Guess they can't keep promises. I wonder what hat 126 MB path was for then...

 

I played today after installing the HD graphics in Full HD (1080P with 60 Hz refresh rate) and the Frost Bite 2 engine is very nice texture and graphics wise. The opening scene of the Brooklyn Bridge was just astounding.

 

For Multiplayer, I like it, its OK, its better than Black Ops (but being punched in the taint my Mike Tyson is better than Black Ops), but the Pilot nerds reallllly need to hop off and let the new guys learn. I got into a plane a couple times, and each time the enemy would get their plane in the air, do some BS maneuver and get on my 6. Shot down each and every time. I gave up on the helicopters after crashing, I think 5 times?

BBK, you are correct. EA on release day, and a few days to a week after are NOTORIOUS for having server issues. I'm pissed that the squad option is still broken. They even said they were going to fix it. Guess they can't keep promises. I wonder what hat 126 MB path was for then...

 

I played today after installing the HD graphics in Full HD (1080P with 60 Hz refresh rate) and the Frost Bite 2 engine is very nice texture and graphics wise. The opening scene of the Brooklyn Bridge was just astounding.

 

For Multiplayer, I like it, its OK, its better than Black Ops (but being punched in the taint my Mike Tyson is better than Black Ops), but the Pilot nerds reallllly need to hop off and let the new guys learn. I got into a plane a couple times, and each time the enemy would get their plane in the air, do some BS maneuver and get on my 6. Shot down each and every time. I gave up on the helicopters after crashing, I think 5 times?

 

Battlefield fighter basics, get as high as you can and hope someone is spotting those enemy planes for you. But it's still annoying none the less, especially since you need to kill things with that airplane to make it worthwhile.

Ha, I gave the rotor and fixed wing vehicles a try with just the default controls, and was terrrrible. I'll just stick with the tracked or the jeeps. Actually had a fun time 1-manning a jeep, switching between driving and jumping on the gun-- pretty effective too.

being punched in the taint my Mike Tyson is better than Black Ops

 

Bahahaha that made me laugh.

Battlefield fighter basics, get as high as you can and hope someone is spotting those enemy planes for you. But it's still annoying none the less, especially since you need to kill things with that airplane to make it worthwhile.

Yeah, I can do close air support, and scare the crap out of anybody on the ground but as soon as someone gets on me fora dog fight I can't shake 'em. I can avoid 'em, I can dance around them and give them one hell of a fight but I can never swing around and get behind them.

 

I love the tanks. Much more balanced in this game than Bad Company 2. I've actually been able to kill tanks in a head to head battle.

Yeah, I can do close air support, and scare the crap out of anybody on the ground but as soon as someone gets on me fora dog fight I can't shake 'em. I can avoid 'em, I can dance around them and give them one hell of a fight but I can never swing around and get behind them.

 

I love the tanks. Much more balanced in this game than Bad Company 2. I've actually been able to kill tanks in a head to head battle.

 

Don't forget to cut speed and use your afterburner. Slower speeds mean you can turn tighter, and more importantly: let the enemy pass you buy. But if he is way far behind you, then you're a sitting duck. Usually you can tell their close when you hear the gun going off... or if a team mate spots them for you.

Every time i get into a plane some jerk in a AA tank shoots me down, and the plane only has a gun.. no bombs..upgrade? or at least i havnt figured out how to use them yet... BF2 u hit the right mouse button and dropped your payload, left button was either the gat or A-A missiles u could pick between. BF2, the planes and helis flew sooo much better.

 

I love the tanks. Much more balanced in this game than Bad Company 2. I've actually been able to kill tanks in a head to head battle.

Remember it's all about shot placement, different parts of the vehicles are weaker then others. I'm pretty sure the turret and where it meets the cockpit is the best place to hit them, or directly in the rear.

 

Also, this game was built from BF 2 not bad company, you couldnt even go prone in BC..what a joke.

Remember it's all about shot placement, different parts of the vehicles are weaker then others. I'm pretty sure the turret and where it meets the cockpit is the best place to hit them, or directly in the rear.

 

Also, this game was built from BF 2 not bad company, you couldnt even go prone in BC..what a joke.

IMO, the T90A is the more accurate of the two tanks, but the Abrams is just better Armor and Main Gun wise. I love disabling them, shooting a tank in the track is just a cold thing to do forcing someone to go out and repair so you take them out.

 

That was the biggest thing I hated about Bad Company. Not being able to go prone, especially as a sniper was really annoying. I'm glad its in BF 3, or at least they brought it back up to scratch.

Best moments so far for the multiplayer side? (As I don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't beat the campaign yet.)

 

Mine, in no particular order:

- One of my favorite moments is on Damavand on Rush mode, I want to say after the first or second MCOM stations. You know what I'm talking about, though it pays to actually know how to open a parachute.

- Metro on Conquest... ugh. Fun and yet not. Only time it pays to be Russian (Or if your team knows how to use M320 smokes)

- Being called a camper when you effectively use the AA-vehicles and knock everything out of the sky. (Instead of trying to use it as an anti-infantry.)

- Glad the UMP is not OP anymore.

- The M320 is OP. But I don't mind.

- Going 0-1 and still getting an MVP ribbon w/ over 7000 points

Best moments so far for the multiplayer side? (As I don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't beat the campaign yet.)

 

Mine, in no particular order:

- One of my favorite moments is on Damavand on Rush mode, I want to say after the first or second MCOM stations. You know what I'm talking about, though it pays to actually know how to open a parachute.

- Metro on Conquest... ugh. Fun and yet not. Only time it pays to be Russian (Or if your team knows how to use M320 smokes)

- Being called a camper when you effectively use the AA-vehicles and knock everything out of the sky. (Instead of trying to use it as an anti-infantry.)

- Glad the UMP is not OP anymore.

- The M320 is OP. But I don't mind.

- Going 0-1 and still getting an MVP ribbon w/ over 7000 points

 

I just love flying and spotting from the fighter jets... mainly the A-10... I just cruise around using free look to spot enemy units, then find a target that is easy pickins and light it up. Then go back, loiter some more.

 

Little birds are also fun as hell... Nothing like being a fast little mobile spawn with some teeth. I've gotten good enough where I can easily fly under bridges and even inside some buildings. Not to mention hitting the deck to avoid AA fire without crashing.

 

Ground-based AA is a pain in the a** to deal with... but your best friend in the world when on your team. Nothing like leading enemy fighters to my ally and having them chase me while the AA gun is taking them out.

 

Aside from that, I spend a lot of time as an engineer and assault class. Driving MBTs and laying mines... fun times.