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BF3: new voices in last patch

Smoerble — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:17:45 +0000

The last patch contained new voice packs, one great example you hear in this video. It sounds way more intense and adds a lot fun the game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ojbBmnXFo

Orks Must Die! Walkthrough Videos

Smoerble — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:58:25 +0000

Hi all,

are there enough interested viewers, to create real wakthroughs (which pits at what places) for Orks Must Die?

If yes, i would do one for each and every level…

Two examples:

The two modes of a Javelin Anti Tank Missile

Smoerble — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:13:26 +0000

This tutorial is mainly for the Javeline Anti Tank missle in Battlefield 3.

Some facts: The FGM-148 Javelin exists in real live. It’s a fire and forget rocket system: the crew (two men) aim at a target, lock it, fire and the missile finds the target alone, even if moving.

One rocket (= one shot) costs 40.000 US$
The reusable launch unit costs 125.000 US$
The missile can reach a top height of 150 meters
The launch unit has different modes of sight, while in Battlefield 3 you can use only one (infrared) sight mode
In Battlefield 3 you can use a SOFLAM to target an enemy tank and lock on through obstacles. In RL this is impossible, you have to have a line of sight on your target plus you cannot use any secondary system to lock on targets

In BF3 the Javeline Anti Tank missile has two firing modes: direct and “top attack” fire. You cannot switch the modes directly while using the Javelin.

Instead:

+ if someone uses a SOFLAM or a special unlock in a vehicle to target enemy vehicles, the Javelin uses automatically the “top attack” mode

+ if no-one targets enemy vehicles, the Javelin fires always in direct mode

Main difference:

1) from top:

– hit disables the vehicle with one shot while

– soldier can lock on through obstacles and hills

2) direct mode

– hit does only 33% damage

– line of sight is needed to lock on and fire

In Battlefield 3 the Javelin fire mode “top attack” looks very similar to the real life Javelin, here you can watch both variants:

The Javelin in RL

The Javelin in BF3

If no other player targets enemy vehicles, the Javelin works simple: aim at the tasrget, keep it in sight, until it’s locked (you hear the beeping sound), fire.

If another player targets enemy vehicles, you see a diamond shape on your screen. This allows you to aim at the target, even if you can’t see the vehicle.

Aim, wait for the locking sound, fire. Important: stay away from walls and rocks, the Javelin rocket needs some space before it flies into the sky. Typically the Javelin disables a tank instantly.

Two Javelins are needed to destroy a tank.

Keep in mind: if a tank is fast moving, the Javlin will miss it in the “top attack” mode.

Teamspeak 3: Tutorial video for Channel Commander function

Smoerble — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:20:00 +0000

This video explains how to use the Teamspeak 3 functions “whisper” and “channel commander”. Whispering is useful, when there are more than 6 players using the same channel on a Teamspeak Server. Typically, if you have more than 6/7 players talking in the same channel, half of the players don’t say a word, while the other half just spreads information, that is useless and/or even annoying for the rest.

Solution:

The players use seperate channels in Teamspeak 3. They join seperate sub channels in the same groups as they play together on the servers. This results into a new…

… problem:

Squads can talk only to squad members, but not to members in other channels.

Solution with Channel Commanders and “whisper”-function:

In each channel one or more players need to become so called “Channel Commanders”. For this, they use a special key to communicateto other channel commanders in any other channel. If they don’t use the special “whisper”-key, they communicate only inside their channel. The regular users in all channels communication don’t hear anything from the channel commander’s communications.

You need to do two things:

1) Define a key to use the whisper function

2) Become a channel commander

Part 1: configure the whisper key:

Click on “Settings”, then “Options”
In the left column look for the “Whisper” icon, click on it
Click on “Whisper Lists”
In the new window you click on “new” to configure a whisper key
Hit any key or key-combination you want to use for the whisper function
Set the dropdown “Whisper to” to “Groups”
Two new dropdowns appear
Set dropdown “Group Whisper Type” to “Channel Command”
Set dropdown “Group Whisper Target” to “All Channels”

Part 2: Make yourself a channel commander:

Right click on your own name in “Teamspeak 3″
Click on “Channel Command”

The loudspeaker icon in front of your name now changes to a different icon. If you press the whisper key, the icon turns red.

Here is the video:

MAV vs 3 snipers

Smoerble — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:31:48 +0000

This video demonstrates a very effecitve counter fire against sniping positions…

List of Battlefield 3 DLCs

Smoerble — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:37:59 +0000

For Battlefield 3 there will be several DLCs available to purchase. With the release on 25th October 2011, DICE releases three additional packages players can get. Some of them are part of pre-order packages from different retailers (like Amazon and Gamestop).

With the release the following DLCs are available:

Physical Warfare Pack

including the map “Back to Karkand”)

SPECACTS Kit

8 new player skins, one for each player class for US and RUS side
The new skins have a different camo: the US standard is a urban (grey/black/white), the SPECACTS is solid olive, which gives you better camouflage in forest/jungle

DogTags

new special DogTags, displaying parts of your statistics too

Weapon/kit unlock list for each class (Battlefield 3)

Smoerble — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:34:29 +0000

This list shows the process of unlocking new weapons and kits per class in BF3.

Assault/Medic:

Defibrilator – 7.000 points
M416 – 20.000 points
M320 – 41.000 points
AEK971 – 72.000 points
F2000 – 113.000 points
M23 MAXX – 166.000 points
AN-94 – 232.000 points
G3A3 – 441.000 points
KH2002 – 441.000 points

Support:

M249 – 6.ooo points
C4 – 17.000 points
PKP Pecheneg – 35.000 points
M224 Mortar – 60.000 points
M240B – 100.000 points
Claymore – 140.000 points
M60 – 200.000 points

Engineer:

SA-18 + Stinger – 7.000 points
M15 AT-Mine – 20.000 points
SCAR-H – 41.000 points
EOD Bot – 72.000 points
A-91 – 113.000 points
G36C – 232.000 points

Recon:

SV98 – 6.000
T-UGS – 18.000
SKS – 36.000 points
SOFLAM – 63.000 points
M40A5 – 99.000 points
MAV – 146.000 points
M98B + M39 EMR – 203.000 points

Remember:

You need to unlock the attachments for each wepaon seperately, this means: if you unlock the G36C (which might take several weeks), you still don’t have the laser pointer, the flash light etc… this needs additional kill to be made only with the G36C.

The EOD bot and C4

Smoerble — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:15:59 +0000

Hello and welcome to a new Battlefield 3 tutorial.

Today we talk about the EOD bot, because you can use it to detonate C4 at the enemies position.

The EOD bot is a gagdet that needs to be unlocked by the engineer class. Basically the EOD bot is meant to arm and disarm the objectives in the game mode “Rush”. As the bot is a little smaller than a normal player, you have a good chance to pass enemies without beeing noticed.

Additionally, you can kill enemies with the bot directly. You can burn them, but it’s a little difficult with moving targets. This part demonstrates, how it looks and feels, if you are killed by the EOD bot.

Ok, now about the cool feature:

You can use the EOD bot to transport presents… either an ammunition box for your friends, or a C4 package for your foes. Throw the ammunition box at the bot and it’s placed automatically in the correct position, the C4 needs to be placed way more carefully.

When that’s done, you just need to find a route to the enemies positions. Once you reach your destination, tell your comrade to detonate the C4… and that’s it. If friendly fire is turned off, your bot even survives and can be re-used .

The person who steers the EOD bot, will not get any points while the supporter with the C4 gets regular points for killing enemies.

I hope, you enjoyed the video, please subscribe and leave a comment!

How to use your own picture in Battlelog

Smoerble — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:32:29 +0000

You play Battlefield 3 but you don’t know how to upload your own avatar to Battlelog?

The point is: you cannot upload your own avatar directly to Battlelog.

Instead, you need to do the following steps:
Create a free account at http://www.gravatar.com. You can use any eMail you use, but it’s easiest, if you use the same eMail adress that you used to register at Origin/Battlelog.
Upload your image to Gravatar.com.
Select the area you want to use as your avatar.
Rate it.”G” means it’s a “safe” image, Battlelog displays only avatars with the rating “G”.
Choose the eMail adress associated to this avatar.
Log into Battlelog, go to your profile, click “Edit Profile”
Enter the eMail Adress you just chose in Gravatar
Wait 5 minutes, then everyone in the world sees your new personal avatar in Battlelog!

Important:

Be sure to follow the guidelines, if you upload a sex image and rate it as “G”, your account in Gravatar will be locked, and you might get a temporary ban in Battlelog too.

The trick is:

you need to upload your avatar to an external site called “Gravatar” (http://www.gravatar.com)

What do I need to play the BF3 Beta?

Smoerble — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:25:23 +0000

This is a list of things you need to do to play the Battlefield 3 Open Beta or to play the full Battlefield 3 :

Want to see the new battlelog functions? click here)

Download Origin:

This is the download manager from Electronic Arts. It’s NOT the same as the old EA download manager.
Origin works similar to Steam, you have to have it running if you want to play the game
Download URL: http://www.origin.com/download
On console, the Beta will appear on the PlayStation Network Store and Xbox Live Marketplace.
Origin FAQ: (link)

Get an Origin Account

This is done when using Origin

Get the Beta:

For the early Access you need a key
Starting from the 29. September, you simply open Origin, go “Store” -> “Demo Section” -> install BF 3 Beta

Setup your Battlelog Account

I will write an own section for this

Download newest NVidia drivers

There is a new GeForce driver (beta) for the BF3 Beta. It works for me, not sure if there are any known issues with it, I also don’t know, if it has really a batter performance… but you better try it
Download: http://www.geforce.com/News/articles/nvidia-geforce-r285-beta-driver-for-bf3-released

That’s all, have fun!