Attention BF3 NOOBS

I am extremely excited that some of you are going to give BF3 a try. Most of the tips are covered in other threads. This game has a lot of little tricks that you only learn by asking. Here are a few tips I picked up.
1) play conquest
2) use the select button to spot any and everything related to the enemy.
3) use the down arrow on the direction pad to change your weapon from full to semi or burst. Accuracy is a bitch in this game. Weapons have realistic rates of climb. Gravity also is taken into effect for bullet drop. Use an ACOG once you get it until you get a good feel for the range/drop of your weapon. The ACOGs have a bullet drop compensator built into them to help with the mid to long range shots.
4) If you are using support go prone or use standing cover to deploy your bipod. You won't hit shit unless you do.
5) Do not bother renting the game or purchasing a used game. EA requires a $10 multiplayer fee to be purchased if the original online code was used previously. The cost of the multiplayer code offsets the used price savings. Purchase the Limited edition so you get the Karkand maps. Extra weapons are unlocked with them and some of the weapons are very good, otherwise be prepared to buy the Karkan maps so you can stay linked up with the squad and not get dropped by the server.

I am down for playing CO-OP with anyone to help them learn the mechanics of the game. As you complete the co-op missions you gain points and unlock weapons that can be used in multiplayer gaming. The final two weapons the Sig 553 for the engineer class and the GSA for the assault class are great weapons to unlock and can be used with both US and Russian forces. Best of luck to you peeps and look forward to seeing you on the battlefield.

Great advice, sir.

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5) Do not bother renting the game or purchasing a used game. EA requires a $10 multiplayer fee to be purchased if the original online code was used previously. The cost of the multiplayer code offsets the used price savings. Purchase the Limited edition so you get the Karkand maps. Extra weapons are unlocked with them and some of the weapons are very good, otherwise be prepared to buy the Karkan maps so you can stay linked up with the squad and not get dropped by the server.

This is why i refuse to get bf3. its a blatant slap in the face that since i want to try it out, I have to pay extra to try out the most important selling point of their game. I will stick to mw3 even if its a lag fest horrible map crapfest that it is. Just to spite EA into realizing that they are greedy assholes.

pariah_81 wrote:

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5) Do not bother renting the game or purchasing a used game. EA requires a $10 multiplayer fee to be purchased if the original online code was used previously. The cost of the multiplayer code offsets the used price savings. Purchase the Limited edition so you get the Karkand maps. Extra weapons are unlocked with them and some of the weapons are very good, otherwise be prepared to buy the Karkan maps so you can stay linked up with the squad and not get dropped by the server.

This is why i refuse to get bf3. its a blatant slap in the face that since i want to try it out, I have to pay extra to try out the most important selling point of their game. I will stick to mw3 even if its a lag fest horrible map crapfest that it is. Just to spite EA into realizing that they are greedy assholes.

And the makers of MW3 are not greedy assholes?

Pariah- I get it. I agree it is a blatant grab at the sales EA misses from used game sales. They want their cut! I ran into the same thing with another game I played. $10 just to play the online. Sadly I think we can count on this to be the norm from here on out. Another thing to look for is more monthly fees like WoW for multiplayer. All annoying but all here to stay I am afraid.

Come on kids...this isn't a BF3 bashing thread...it's for those of us that would like to get our tips wet to know some of the in-and-outs of the game.

Questions. So I can't crouch when using the engineer class? How do I add the x30x clan tag?

I assume this is all applicable to XBOX? I have a feeling i am going to get fucked like a house cat when I get on tonight.

sgt tube socks wrote:

I assume this is all applicable to XBOX? I have a feeling i am going to get fucked like a house cat when I get on tonight.

Played my fist game last night. Did I get fucked like a house cat? No. Did I have absolutely no fucking clue what I was doing? Yes. Went 3 - 8 playing CQ with 1 tank kill. BOOM!

Another question. If I'm running engineer, how to I know if a tank needs repair?

SoonerChris wrote:

Questions. So I can't crouch when using the engineer class? How do I add the x30x clan tag?

Yes, You can crouch and go prone with the engineer class. You can do it with all classes. Using special equipment such as the mortar with support and the SOFLAM with recon require you to stand up. Hit R3 to crouch/prone. It is a sublte difference on certain terrains and can be hard to tell if you are crouched.

You can add the x30x clan tag by creating an account and logging into the bf3 battlelog. There in profile you can add a clan tag. While you are there join the over30 platoon. I don't have the exact link at the moment. Maybe someone in the platoon can post it. If you search for a soldier while in battlelog ie BigdaddyN8 you can see my stats and link to the platoon thru me. Hockalees will have to approve your request to join the platoon. Battlelog is what I envisioned elite to be like. It is a little slow and bulky, but works well for checking assaignments and friends. It was designed for the PC application of Battlefield and is an afterthought/add-on for the consoles.

SoonerChris wrote:

Another question. If I'm running engineer, how to I know if a tank needs repair?

If you see a tank smoking it needs repairs. If it is engaged in a fight it will need repairs. The only way to really know is run up to the damn thing with your torch. YOu will see a circular indicator showing how much damage the vehicle has. It looks very similar to the capturing flag on conquest icon. As you repair the tank you will see the indicator increasing and you will see you getting 10pts per 10 points of damage repair. 20 pts per 10 points of damage repair for a squad members vehicle.

MANIC wrote:

Come on kids...this isn't a BF3 bashing thread...it's for those of us that would like to get our tips wet to know some of the in-and-outs of the game.

A Merci to you Manic. I would like to keep this a learning thread to help reduce the frustations for the new BF3 >30< members. We can discuss the evil policies of EA and their multiplayer fees in another thread. I don't agree with the fee either, but that discussion belongs elsewhere.

Too all the new Chers on BF3 (Hi Rif) ask away. This game is so much more in depth. I have spent hours on youtube and BF3 forums trying to learn the little things that will give me the edge in the Multiplayer, and I still feel that I don't know shit. I want to share that knowlege. Playing online and asking questions is easiest. My thanks go out to Crossfire. He has played BF3 since its release and is a wealth of information to learn from.

Props to N8 for summerizing the highlights in one threads. Some more thoughts:

Repair: Look for the wrench on the map and on the screen, this will guide you to vehicles needing repair.

Assault: Throw out health packs near a group of your team as they are engaged in a firefire and you'll heal them and get points. Also, once you get the defib, reviving someone gets you 100 pts (same as a kill), plus gives your team back a ticket

Support: Throw out ammo packs near a group of your team as they are engaged in a firefire and you'll resupply them and get points. running around attaching c4 to enemy tanks can get you huge points (400-600 pts) with the disable, the vehicle kill, the soldier kill, and possible multikill bonuses.

Engineer: Toss out mines, repair stuff, and shoot rockets into tanks/jeeps.

Recon (Sniper): It's take a while to get good stuff (like the Soflam & MAV), but it's still valuable to provide covering fire for your team.

CO-OP: A great way to learn the controls and advance. The first couple are fairly straight forward and easy. Co-op mission #2 lets you fly a chopper, so master and you are good to go in the game (chopper can be tough to fly).


Platoon:
http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/platoon/2832655391313052531/

I just downloaded the Karkland add-on, so I should be good to go. I didn't get dropped from any games lastnight, but I got it to avoid that happening.

For the second time today BF3 has froze my playstation forcing me to shut it down completely. I might not be playing it today. No problems last night. Once was at the main menu and the other during a CO OP game.

DEATH-THREAT-HxC wrote:

For the second time today BF3 has froze my playstation forcing me to shut it down completely. I might not be playing it today. No problems last night. Once was at the main menu and the other during a CO OP game.

I've had this happen as well. Seems to be random, not related to specific maps or game types. Mine hasn't frozen up in a few days, but my understanding that it's an occasional problem.

BigDaddyN8 wrote:

SoonerChris wrote:

Questions. So I can't crouch when using the engineer class? How do I add the x30x clan tag?

Yes, You can crouch and go prone with the engineer class. You can do it with all classes. Using special equipment such as the mortar with support and the SOFLAM with recon require you to stand up. Hit R3 to crouch/prone. It is a sublte difference on certain terrains and can be hard to tell if you are crouched.

You can add the x30x clan tag by creating an account and logging into the bf3 battlelog. There in profile you can add a clan tag. While you are there join the over30 platoon. I don't have the exact link at the moment. Maybe someone in the platoon can post it. If you search for a soldier while in battlelog ie BigdaddyN8 you can see my stats and link to the platoon thru me. Hockalees will have to approve your request to join the platoon. Battlelog is what I envisioned elite to be like. It is a little slow and bulky, but works well for checking assaignments and friends. It was designed for the PC application of Battlefield and is an afterthought/add-on for the consoles.

Joined the clan last night. Clan tag added today. Sure wish this would make me better cause I suck. This is going to take some time.

Downloading the map pack as I type...see ya guys in an hour

Are the map packs free?

MANIC wrote:

Downloading the map pack as I type...see ya guys in an hour

Can you clear someone from your friend list for me and send me an invite? Since I'm in the BF3 group now. Pleeeeaaaase?

sgt tube socks wrote:

Are the map packs free?

No. Karkland is $14.99, but well worth it.

OK, after 1 hour of play I might, I repeat, MIGHT be getting the hang of this. And the verdict says......wait for it......I like it.

I don't think it can be compared to MW3 as it's NOT the same game. When I'm interested in being aggressive and rushing around MW3 is the game. When I want to play strategically and not run around like a chicken with my head cut off, BF3 is the game.

I really like both. Gawd, where am I going to find time to play both games!

I agree Chris and I'll add that in BF3, I can go 0-12 (which I did today) still have fun, help the team to a win and still get some nice points! This game just doesn't make me mad like MW3 does!

I will say that I'm not done with MW3, but the second I start getting upset or having the typical crappy problems, it's off to BF3 I go. I'm really liking it the more I play it!

DEATH-THREAT-HxC wrote:

I agree Chris and I'll add that in BF3, I can go 0-12 (which I did today) still have fun, help the team to a win and still get some nice points! This game just doesn't make me mad like MW3 does!

I will say that I'm not done with MW3, but the second I start getting upset or having the typical crappy problems, it's off to BF3 I go. I'm really liking it the more I play it!

I agree with the 0-12 thing. I'll be on tonight. Hit me up.