Battlefield 3 thread - Server details in opening post -

Gaijin · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:05

sniffy said:
When flying a jet, what's the best evasive manoeuvre when you know that there's a jet behind you but not right up your ****? Normally I do a 180 turn and head towards them. If there's still some distance between us I'll normally dive down at an angle and attempt to get behind them. This works with most pilots but those that know how to turn can be tricky. I can never make up enough ground to out-turn them. I am trying to perfect my turning but just wondering if there's something I can do to level the field when I'm being tailed by a skilled pilot?

Just hit the brakes and he'll fly right by.

jr1104 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:07

Anyone found a way of adjusting the colour of names above people in-game? Having green and yellow is an absolute nightmare for me since I can't tell the difference between them. Keep standing and looking at my squad mates, only for them to be on the other team.

WingZero30 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:07

Gayjin said:
Just hit the brakes and he'll fly right by.

How do you apply the brakes?

Is it pressing key S while giving the plane slight pitch-up?

It is risky though if enemy jet is at the same level as you. That can also give him perfect chance to shoot straight at your jet, no?

sniffy · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:10

Gayjin said:
Just hit the brakes and he'll fly right by.

School boy tactics like that just don't hold up against good pilots. Believe me, I've tried

I am pretty good flying the jets but there's a few pilots about that are just on another level. I want in. I can out-turn the vast majority but even this isn't enough against some pilots.

setter · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:13

Gayjin said:
Just hit the brakes and he'll fly right by.

Isnt that a line from topgun.

Adrianr · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:15

Seriously why is this patch 3.9gb? What on earth is in it? I haven't paid for Karkand and I didn't think we were getting that for free, so I presume it isn't that.. Anyone? My SSD is about to jump out of my case and bitch slap me across the face.

panyan · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:18

mehuk said:
Thats because you have the expansion ticked... which is not yet available on the PC

PapaLazaru said:

+1...

setter · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:18

Yep, i was expecting 2gb or so, im currently down to 44gb of a 120gb ssd. Ill soon have to start moving a few bits and bobs over to my 1TB second drive.

WingZero30 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:19

sniffy said:
School boy tactics like that just don't hold up against good pilots. Believe me, I've tried I am pretty good flying the jets but there's a few pilots about that are just on another level. I want in. I can out-turn the vast majority but even this isn't enough against some pilots.

May be some of those pilots are playing in the eyfinity setup giving them extra advantage in viewing your jet

arknor · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:30

jr1104 said:
Anyone found a way of adjusting the colour of names above people in-game? Having green and yellow is an absolute nightmare for me since I can't tell the difference between them. Keep standing and looking at my squad mates, only for them to be on the other team.

theres thankfully a new option in the video settings for colour blind mode! makes a world of difference to me!

panyan · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:32

Bugfixes

Fixed a problem when attempting to fire lock on weapons without a target

yep, had this issue

Fixed a problem where users could end up with IRNV scope in any vehicle

yep, had this issue

Fixed a problem with the Kill camera acting up when suiciding from parachute

yep, had this issue

Fixed air radar was showing to much. now lasertagged, heatsignature above threshold, enemy missiles and capture points are only visible on air radar

awww, i usually use air radar...

Fixed a problem where you could get green flashes on screen

yep, had this issue

Fixed a problem where the parachute would stay stuck in air if the owner was killed

yep, had this issue, LOL

Balance Tweaks

Tweaked Tactical Light so it is not as blinding over longer ranges.

good

Tweaked the IRNV scope so it is limited to usage only at close range.

good

Reduced heat masking effectiveness of Spec Ops Camo.

awww, i only just unlocked this!

Fixed so AT mines only live for 20 seconds after a player dies to prevent infinite mines.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fixed Laser Guided Missiles missing their targets if the target is moving too fast.

good

Slightly decreased the accuracy for all weapons on fully automatic, burst fire is now preferable at mid to long range.

that may change the game a lot

Increased the reload time of the Mortar from 3.5sec to 4.8sec and increased the time it takes before a shell hits the ground.

good, mortars are ***

Slightly Increased the power of Fighter Jet Cannons against all vehicle targets, especially Helicopters.

NOOOOO!!!! heli's are even more disadvantaged

Increased the power of Stingers against Jets.

good, i dont like jets

Flares reload times for Jets and Helicopter Gunners have been increased.

awwww...

cyclonus10 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:35

Jump into a jet on Op Fires with 24 secs left to round start and it crashed. Game is worse than ever for crashes. Game worked better out of the bloody box than its current state.
Shocking.

Edit, rejoined, crash after less than 5 mins. How can they F'up a game so much since launch??

Vegeta · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:36

Guys mine doesnt seem to recognise it needs updating. Join a server all I get is a black screen with sounds, help?

I have the RU version I bet it has something todo with that.

Fr0dders · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:39

setter said:
Isnt that a line from topgun.

i think that was the joke

Tombo · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:43

Apparently mines work like in BC2 and not like the patch notes now? Anyone actually tried it?

Swifty55 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:46

Vegeta said:
Guys mine doesnt seem to recognise it needs updating. Join a server all I get is a black screen with sounds, help?

I have the RU version I bet it has something todo with that.

Restart Origin, usually updates then.

Pighardia · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:51

Joined a squad, on Damavand Peak, they were all snipers just laying on the quarry bit, so i joined a different squad with no snipers in it. Literally a minute later they all respawn as snipers :rolleyes:

After not playing for a few weeks i came back the other day and quite enjoyed it, now after this patch it is buggier than i have ever known it, none of my weapons seem to do any damage and hit reg seems worse than ever!

topgun06 · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:52

Some nice little updates to the game and BL!

Currently downloading now... 4GB?! Wow!

Gaijin · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:52

WingZero30 said:
How do you apply the brakes?

Is it pressing key S while giving the plane slight pitch-up?

It is risky though if enemy jet is at the same level as you. That can also give him perfect chance to shoot straight at your jet, no?

sniffy said:
School boy tactics like that just don't hold up against good pilots. Believe me, I've tried I am pretty good flying the jets but there's a few pilots about that are just on another level. I want in. I can out-turn the vast majority but even this isn't enough against some pilots.

Come on boys, put BF3 down for an evening and watch some films instead

setter said:
Isnt that a line from topgun.

MrLOL said:
i think that was the joke

My sanity is restored. Thank you sirs.

BS Dave · 6 Dec 2011 at 19:55

i seem to be stuck on 99.16% download, with 21 seconds to go

Anyone else had this problem?