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I thought someone said the closed beta(For MOH LE buyers) comes online right when the Alpha ends and that the Open Beta(everyone) is in september. Someone in the Alpha testing forums posted it, not sure where though.
pigwalk
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Man the screen seems more cluttered than ever for some reason. Zip for options too.
Do current alpha testers get into that?
Llama[Style]
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my 6950 2gb is getting raped in eyefinity on high settings. had to put it on low just to even play on eyefinity. single monitor, can play it on high no problem, with a few jolts here and there in heavy traffic gameplay. hopefully they find a way to pan the graphics out some so I wont be "forced" to upgrade!! 
Llama[Style];1037563934 said:my 6950 2gb is getting raped in eyefinity on high settings. had to put it on low just to even play on eyefinity. single monitor, can play it on high no problem, with a few jolts here and there in heavy traffic gameplay. hopefully they find a way to pan the graphics out some so I wont be "forced" to upgrade!!
I doubt alpha framerates/performance is even close to what the final release will be like.
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Like someone said earlier, it's like neither.
Some have been griping like their usual worthless selves as calling it BFBC3 but really once it comes out in it's fullest capacity BF3 will play and look like a more polished and well expanded upon version of BFBC2. Still, we have yet to even see the staple of the whole franchise, Conquest maps, especially their 64-player variants. Once we see that and how more of the vehicles (of which we've only seen one... there are jets for crying out loud.) play out... we'll be in for some serious shit. Love what I see so far despite the obvious annoyances with playing an alpha.
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New beta driver out today 280.19 its supposed to improve SLI users and BF3 so make sure to grab them
Didn't see anything about BF3 in the release notes, but checking it out anyhow. BF3A is definitely demanding on system atm, but not surprised considering it's alpha code.
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yea getting 30-50 FPS on a Phenom II X6 @ 3.33, 8GB DDR3, 1GB Geforce GTX 560 Ti @ 900MHz
Its fun though
oh and running 275.50 Beta Drivers.
Its fun though
oh and running 275.50 Beta Drivers.
I really hope that between now and release they find a way to make this game run well on older systems. From the sound of it right now my Q9550 and GTX280 might not cut it.
Performance optimization is one of the last things done for games. Not much point in optimizing it a lot prior to everything else being finished since changing things or adding and removing elements will completely throw off the optimization.
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What's "alpha code"? They rewrite the whole game in "release code" in two months?
That's what they said about the Crysis 2 demo..."It's not the final product."
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Couple things that drove me insane. YES I KNOW IT IS A FUCKIN ALPHA, BUT I WILL COMPLAIN ANYWAY.
Players blend in way too much with surroundings, especially the foliage. It's the "greenish" tint/look of this map maybe?
I was killing people as they came near the fountain for about 45 seconds. The entire time a guy was 20 feet away just standing in the brush afk I guess, and I didn't see him until someone was trying to find cover and ran up to him. Killed THAT guy, and was like wtf is that shape? Looks like a guy with a....I just shot in the bush and killed him.
Couple times this happened to me. Figured I would do the same. Let people run by me, and shoot em in the back.
The controls not being able to be remapped makes it hard to test gameplay, because you need to figure shit out, and think, instead of play.
I know people will say WTF you talking about on this next point...But the game doesn't feel like a BF game to me. NO idea what it is. But something is off. Maybe it was sporadic game play as everyone tried to figure out what was going on...Or maybe it was the lack vehicles other than the personnel carrier? No idea. Something feels off TO ME. I am sure I will get used to it though.
Those like myself who had hopes they wouldn't wrap BF3 around Origin? Hopes dashed...
Things I loved.
I liked the web browser. I may be the only one in the whole world, but I do. It is very customizable, and allows me to do my thing until in game starts.
GOD this thing runs smooth.
i7 920 stock.
6gb Ram
AMD 6970 11.7 drivers
2560x1600 res.
Max settings
According to Fraps, I was averaging 38 FPS. Slightly less than BC2. I honestly may not upgrade my machine. It never felt sluggish.
The sound. OMG the sound! When the missiles at the defenders spawn started firing I ducked! Like wtf is that!? Best sound in a game ever? I say so!!!
The guns feel pretty darn good. They kill quick. Enough recoil to my liking, that people were missing because of it, even though they had the drop on me. Burst firing works wonders.
Overall I am liking what I see. Especially for an Alpha.
Players blend in way too much with surroundings, especially the foliage. It's the "greenish" tint/look of this map maybe?
I was killing people as they came near the fountain for about 45 seconds. The entire time a guy was 20 feet away just standing in the brush afk I guess, and I didn't see him until someone was trying to find cover and ran up to him. Killed THAT guy, and was like wtf is that shape? Looks like a guy with a....I just shot in the bush and killed him.
Couple times this happened to me. Figured I would do the same. Let people run by me, and shoot em in the back.
The controls not being able to be remapped makes it hard to test gameplay, because you need to figure shit out, and think, instead of play.
I know people will say WTF you talking about on this next point...But the game doesn't feel like a BF game to me. NO idea what it is. But something is off. Maybe it was sporadic game play as everyone tried to figure out what was going on...Or maybe it was the lack vehicles other than the personnel carrier? No idea. Something feels off TO ME. I am sure I will get used to it though.
Those like myself who had hopes they wouldn't wrap BF3 around Origin? Hopes dashed...
Things I loved.
I liked the web browser. I may be the only one in the whole world, but I do. It is very customizable, and allows me to do my thing until in game starts.
GOD this thing runs smooth.
i7 920 stock.
6gb Ram
AMD 6970 11.7 drivers
2560x1600 res.
Max settings
According to Fraps, I was averaging 38 FPS. Slightly less than BC2. I honestly may not upgrade my machine. It never felt sluggish.
The sound. OMG the sound! When the missiles at the defenders spawn started firing I ducked! Like wtf is that!? Best sound in a game ever? I say so!!!
The guns feel pretty darn good. They kill quick. Enough recoil to my liking, that people were missing because of it, even though they had the drop on me. Burst firing works wonders.
Overall I am liking what I see. Especially for an Alpha.
I haven't been able to spend much time with it (more playtime tonight) but this would be an improvement to me. Too many times in BC2 do I get pissed off because I feel I'm pretty well hidden and camouflaged but I'm actually standing out like a sore thumb.
Couple things that drove me insane. YES I KNOW IT IS A FUCKIN ALPHA, BUT I WILL COMPLAIN ANYWAY.
Players blend in way too much with surroundings, especially the foliage. It's the "greenish" tint/look of this map maybe?
I was killing people as they came near the fountain for about 45 seconds. The entire time a guy was 20 feet away just standing in the brush afk I guess, and I didn't see him until someone was trying to find cover and ran up to him. Killed THAT guy, and was like wtf is that shape? Looks like a guy with a....I just shot in the bush and killed him.
Couple times this happened to me. Figured I would do the same. Let people run by me, and shoot em in the back.
The controls not being able to be remapped makes it hard to test gameplay, because you need to figure shit out, and think, instead of play.
I know people will say WTF you talking about on this next point...But the game doesn't feel like a BF game to me. NO idea what it is. But something is off. Maybe it was sporadic game play as everyone tried to figure out what was going on...Or maybe it was the lack vehicles other than the personnel carrier? No idea. Something feels off TO ME. I am sure I will get used to it though.
Those like myself who had hopes they wouldn't wrap BF3 around Origin? Hopes dashed...
Things I loved.
I liked the web browser. I may be the only one in the whole world, but I do. It is very customizable, and allows me to do my thing until in game starts.
GOD this thing runs smooth.
i7 920 stock.
6gb Ram
AMD 6970 11.7 drivers
2560x1600 res.
Max settings
According to Fraps, I was averaging 38 FPS. Slightly less than BC2. I honestly may not upgrade my machine. It never felt sluggish.
The sound. OMG the sound! When the missiles at the defenders spawn started firing I ducked! Like wtf is that!? Best sound in a game ever? I say so!!!
The guns feel pretty darn good. They kill quick. Enough recoil to my liking, that people were missing because of it, even though they had the drop on me. Burst firing works wonders.
Overall I am liking what I see. Especially for an Alpha.
I completely agree with pretty much everything you've said here...though like I said, the feel, for me, is more like BFPlay4Free. Have you played that before? If not go try it out and you may see what I mean.
Though I know people bag on it continually, the 3D spotting is incredibly useful BECAUSE people blend in so well to the surroundings. This might be because of features we dont have yet graphically or something they may tweak.
They might as well have a giant neon sign floating over their head saying "I'm here shoot me"
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No we don't get access. Only MOH LE buyers. We need to wait for the public. Beta :/
I agree that no one can tell how it will turn out based on the alpha.
For those not in the alpha, the game is no where near feature complete. There are a lot of features just not available right now in the game. The alpha is for the server, and I expect NO client changes. In fact, this morning they made server changes specifically for ranking.
The one real annoying part is the inability to change controls. There are some controls bound to really bad keys for me, making it real hard to actually play the game.
What's "alpha code"? They rewrite the whole game in "release code" in two months?
That's what they said about the Crysis 2 demo..."It's not the final product."
Use google if you are ignorant and have no clue about software build cycles.
Alpha is BEFORE features are even completely added.
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From a software development perspective, I can assure you this is not a true alpha build. The game is released in 3 months, they typically go gold about a month before release (time for distribution and printing of discs, etc.), which means they only have two months of development left.
The game is most likely feature complete by now, and if anything this is probably more like a true beta build. The game won't change very much aside from bug fixes.
The terms alpha and beta are thrown around so loosely nowadays they are pretty much just marketing terms in this context.
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Doesn't work, just gives me 1fps and before I can get to the settings screen it just disconnects me from the server with a timeout error. It's this shitty 5970 again I can tell, getting really fucking fed up of games not working with it.
Think im going to buy a GTX580, I need something that isn't going to require 10 hours of troubleshooting and 2 months of waiting for new drivers every time something new is released.
Think im going to buy a GTX580, I need something that isn't going to require 10 hours of troubleshooting and 2 months of waiting for new drivers every time something new is released.
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Just got it, or previously received it and just found out?
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I was pretty sure that was a flashlight attachment, could be wrong. Also, the red laser sight can blind the *$#@ outta you, cool feature.
With this client missing most of it's graphical options, while looking great, it will be a gem when released. Gameplay is fantastic; so happy we can get away from the "playing underwater" feel of the controls that Bad Company 2 had and get back to a game that values it's control mechinisms and reflects that mentality in it's production value.
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Just got in as well ROCK!
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There are definitely some flaws, but hey its a ALPHA. As far as core stuff, id say the kick on the AK's seems low, and i agree Battlelog should be a application/program, or built into Origin, a webpage sucks. However THE webpage, is surprisingly good. Maybe because it doesnt have MILLIONS playing on it, but its the fastest to refresh my stats(etc) iv ever seen a game website be. I think i noticed sniper shots still have that stupid white streak of smoke when shot...(REMOVE THAT!), but besides that i am LOVING it.
Id say cant wait, but i can wait. I love the alpha fun but there are so many bugs (most visual) that i can totally wait, polish this game DICE! Polish it GOOD. Take your time. Im in no hurry to get this game if it means getting it with flaws.
Homerun DICE1st Sgt. Burke
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Is it not compatable with IE9 ?? I cant do anything in battlelog it locks up and IE9 trys to restart and it dies....
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Anyone interested in playing tonight.. squad style?
solider name: FuzzPoncho
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1625570
solider name: FuzzPoncho
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1625570
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this game ROCKS!
Finally someone that knows what their talking about...They know that the cry baby complainers are out in full force so to shut everyone up their calling it ALPHA. It's feature complete and yes bug fixes at best. Many patches to follow after going gold just like BF2.
ALPHA code is considered early development and not ready for QA test.
BETA code is playable with many bugs.
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Disabled vehicles works great. You get 100 points and if the guys jumps ship, you can kill them and then repair the vehicle and keep it. Or they can decided to stay in it till it dies so you cant keep it. Adds a new dynamic.
Big trees that fall down stay, and can be used for cover. I used one to lock down the whole left flank to the first mcom.
Big trees that fall down stay, and can be used for cover. I used one to lock down the whole left flank to the first mcom.
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sweet, got my alpha key, wasnt expecting one at all!
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how much RAM is the game using at this point? (I understand it will probably go down before release)
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