Battlefield 3

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I just ask because I've never played a FPS on PC before. I do have a PS3, and I've given purchasing BF3 for my PC some thought, and I'm just curious as to what my situation would be regarding using the PS3 controller.

If you do get the game on PC, then I would suggest learning how to use a mouse and keyboard. I came into Battlefield 3 having never really played any FPS on PC. Learning to use a mouse and keyboard was pretty daunting, especially the keyboard portion; though I will say that it has been quite a rewarding gaming experience learning to play with a different control interface.

Aiming with a mouse is not overly difficult, as it is really no different than navigating any webpage while browsing the internet (i.e. think of pointing and clicking on a link as if you were firing on an enemy target), except if you were browsing (clicking links) at a much faster pace. Dealing with the recoil of the weapons while using a mouse takes some getting used to. The heavier caliber, 7.62x51mm NATO and 7.62x52mm R, light--medium machine gun is actually the proper term, but I am not sure that DICE distinguishes--machine guns kick like a mule and are more than a handful without a bipod deployed; I have not used any of the medium machine guns with a Foregrip yet, so I cannot comment on how much effect that has on the recoil characteristics.

Having come from a long line of console gaming (basically since I could pick up a Nintendo Entertainment System controller) with a bit of PC gaming thrown in, moving my character with a keyboard was quite different than what I was used to. Keyboard use is still a bit foreign, but I am becoming more accustomed to using the keyboard to move my character. I am not messing up crouch and prone near as often now; when I played on the Beta, I could never get crouch or prone correct and constantly got myself killed choosing the wrong one.

When Modern Warfare 3 released, I jumped over to that game on PS3 to play the Campaign. After having played both Beta and release Battlefield 3, the difference in aiming with a mouse and joystick was instantly and incredibly different. Aiming with a mouse is much more precise and much easier to position crosshairs where you want. Moving with a joystick is easier than moving with a keyboard.

Having over two days worth of play time on Battlefield 3, I am definitely enjoying playing with a mouse and keyboard now; otherwise had I not been enjoying the game, I would not have played so much already. I still need to improve dramatically in controlling my character with a keyboard and my aim with a mouse needs some more work; but like I said before, learning to play with a mouse and keyboard has been a fun gaming experience, if only because it is something new compared to continuing to play with a controller. I do not have a preference to mouse and keyboard or controller though, as I now feel I can use both somewhat competently; but I would use whichever control interface that corresponds to the platform being played on.
 
New Platoon​

I have changed my old platoon into a new one because of the old ones name :/

Its is now "BF3 Marine Corps" - Clan Tag "BFMC"

It is for level 35+ people only, skill is one thing, presentation is another. I know it may sound harsh but thats life :sly:

If you would like to join please PM me on GTP, PSN or go to the Battlelog, search for us & apply to join.

Many Thanks

Chris
 
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Kamuifanboy
Just because one is a high level does not make them of higher skill. That's what W/L and SPM and Skill level are for.

And even then can be ridiculously skewed numbers. You need to play with somebody for a bit to know what they actually bring.

Can you complete assignments on regular maps too?
 
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And even then can be ridiculously skewed numbers. You need to play with somebody for a bit to know what they actually bring.

Can you complete assignments on regular maps too?

Yeah, whatever map you play doesn't matter, as long as you complete the objectives you can finish the assignment.

Anyone noticed vehicles are hardly used in most of these maps (at least on PS3)? Haven't seen any Jets or Helicopters in Sharqi and Oman, which is a bit of a disappointment as they were very much present in the trailer for those maps and the actual Battlefield 2 game.
 
They're only available in different forms of the map, there's conquest and conquest assault versions (and rush) of each new map. On Oman Conquest has the carrier and airfield and more spread apart flags and Conquest assault doesn't and is essentially a infantry version. Sharqi didn't have air in BF2 besides the two attack choppers (which was always awesome and is the same in BF3), Karkand's Karkand, and Wake is Wake :D
 
Yup I just walked up to a Lav on Karkand and killed it. Triple kill, vehicle disabled, vehicle destroyed and a suicide Haha.

So, if you repair tool an AAV and destroy it with someone inside, it counts as a 'killed with repair tool'?
 
They're only available in different forms of the map, there's conquest and conquest assault versions (and rush) of each new map. On Oman Conquest has the carrier and airfield and more spread apart flags and Conquest assault doesn't and is essentially a infantry version. Sharqi didn't have air in BF2 besides the two attack choppers (which was always awesome and is the same in BF3), Karkand's Karkand, and Wake is Wake :D

Ahh I see, haven't played the Conquest versions, only Assault and Rush, didn't think the new maps had Conquest as a playable mode. If I can get in one I'll see what it's like.

PS: Join my game :D
 
toyotsupra
yeah when are you on?

Mostly later say 6-2

As much as I love this game it pisses me off more and more every time I play it. I DON'T WANT TO ALWAYS JOIN LOSING GAMES. That is the biggest problem. I never get a good game anymore.
 
omfg the game locked up on me again! THat's why I just disappeared Biffy... coming back now.
 
Icehawk sorry I can't stay but thanks for being my gunner there. Quite a few close calls and sorry for dumping you there at the end.

I'll be on again late tonight.

Oops and sorry for double post didn't realize.
 
Loving the AEK-1971. Still got that AK101 BF2 feel to it :]]]

And now I really can't wait for Wake!!
 
Vash, have you thought about getting one of those controllers where you use a mouse to aim and a stick off of the DS3 to move?

It's like a hybrid, but I don't know what they're called...

Famine would know, he used to use one for CoD......

:irked:👍

EDIT: erm, I think you call it a Frag FX.....

Here's an amazon link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P7DD4C/?tag=gtplanetuk-20
 
Loving the AEK-1971. Still got that AK101 BF2 feel to it :]]]

And now I really can't wait for Wake!!

The AEK's a beat but dude the FAMAS is the best gun yet, it shoots as fast as the AEK and F2000 I think, but I just love its spread. The iron sight's a POS though.
 
Wardez
The AEK's a beat but dude the FAMAS is the best gun yet, it shoots as fast as the AEK and F2000 I think, but I just love its spread. The iron sight's a POS though.

Famas is amazing. I agree the iron sights are terrible but with the rds, foregrip and heavy barrel its fantastic
 
Played SQDM for the first time tonight. Had decent luck once we figured out the trick to winning. (No, not camping the roofs)

Sorry LT_Zoom if you're on here. Every time you invited me I had just joined a squad.
 
If work is slow tomorrow like it was today I'll try and leave early. If not its the weekend and I'll be able to play again.
 
I'm hopin to be online this weekend, I haven't played a match with any GTPers in my squad...... To my knowlege
 
Cale
Played SQDM for the first time tonight. Had decent luck once we figured out the trick to winning. (No, not camping the roofs)

I have to play SQDM here too for whatever gun that is. Haven't played a round yet :lol:
 
Still wondering how I am going to get a kill with repair tool though.

If we end up in the same game but opposing teams you're quite welcome to repair tool me to death. :lol:
Return the favour and it's all sorted.
I was actually killed on the first night of the Karkland update with a repair tool.
I had been shot a few times and my health was 4% and I thought I had found a safe place (really need to learn new maps) to revive my health and a guy came up behind me and repair tooled me. :dopey:

Cheers Shaun
 
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