It's about damn time![]()
I'm definitely going to be getting it, I'm not sure about Deano, PJ and Gayboth.
They aren't charging for stats. Way to overreact.
They are just trying to flog this idea of the gun bench. I'll bet money that you will still be able to use battlelog on BF Hardline in the way you were able to on previous games.
Having said that, i'll probably not be buying until I see what the content is like in the expansion packs. Previous packs have included some very good maps, with lots of extra weapons (BF3 close quarters, BF3 End Game, BF4 Second Assault, BF Naval Strike) but Hardline is still a bit unknown for me.
The primary selling point for the "gun bench" is going to be the ability to create your own gun camos / colour combos. Hence this:
I can't see stats listed as a premium feature anywhere link anybody?
Gun Bench – Provides players with the ability to visually customize their weapons and track their kills per weapon.
t doesn’t stop there. More perks are lined up for you if you decide to become a Battlefield Hardline Premium member. How does this sound:
Two weeks early access to all expansion packs
12 Gold Battlepacks
New personalization options including gun camos, ammo skins, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive in-game items
Access to double-XP, in-game missions, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive events
Priority position in server queues
Not a big deal from my point of view, camo's xp boosts for premium members is not really significant.
The bit people are getting angst about is on here:
http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/news/battlefield-hardline-premium
However, nowhere does it say Stats are going to be a premium only feature. Look at the list at the bottom
Nowhere does it state in that Access to battlelog, or detailed multiplayer stats or anything of the sort.
Premium members also get access to exclusive in-game missions and double-XP events, as well as priority position in server queues.
People are getting upset about stats but not this
If the dlc packs are single player only I might not get premium, but if they are multi player maps as well I will be getting it. I think ea are past the stage where they want to put up a pay wall Btw.
On top of this, Battlefield Hardline Premium members will be able to enjoy four digital expansion packs featuring all-new multiplayer maps, modes, vehicles and in-game content. Remember: you’ll get a 2-week head start* with these expansions if you go Premium. Here’s what’s coming up:
I'm sorry but 'track their kills per weapon' is open to an awful lot of interpretation. .
They do have it listed as a Premium feature though.
And being able to change you gun colours about....whoppie di doo.
This is the bit that gets me,
Competitive play through Premium-only tournaments will also be included
So to play with yoru friend in a competitive way you HAVE to have premium now.
The majority of premium features have been there since BF3, to be fair they need to seperate Premium from just buying the map packs to make it more appealing.
The stats thing is poorly written, I interpreted it as normal users won't have access to stats full stop.