Battlefield 3
Started by
Draelor
, Jul 28 2011 08:06 AM
22 replies to this topic
#1
Draelor
Posted 28 July 2011 - 08:06 AM
So yeah, I'm currently sitting here downloading the Alpha client. I got invited to be an alpha tester, and truth be told I feel kinda bad - I have no interest in buying the game at all. But what the hell, I got it and you didn't
"Who the F is this knob?"
#2
Silas
Posted 28 July 2011 - 08:13 AM
I didn't? Weird how I installed Origin last night and redeemed my BF3 Alpha code... weird indeed.
Btw, you'd know this if you were active enouh to have forum access
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#3
Draelor
Posted 28 July 2011 - 08:24 AM
Most of my rabid BF3 pals didn't even get a taste of this and I did. Oh sweet, delicious irony.
"Who the F is this knob?"
#4
Silas
Posted 28 July 2011 - 08:38 AM
I've no idea why I got an Alpha invite, honestly... I've linked all my accounts so my Veteran status is decent (5?), I've added them on Facebook and Twitter and signed up for the newsletter etc. but which of these actions, if any, got me invited I don't know.
EDIT:
EDIT:
Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure
your Veteran status is up to date.
We are also not giving away keys to the Alpha Trial on any of our social networking platforms.
In wildness is the preservation of the world,
so seek the wolf in thyself
#5
Temprial
Posted 28 July 2011 - 09:42 AM
Im in as well and fooking luving it!
One thing I don't like is opening the game and chooseing a server is all done through the battlelog website, I hope that is just a testing thing.
#6
Silas
Posted 28 July 2011 - 10:09 AM
Remember the NDA, Temp... or you'll find yourself with no Alpha access before too longIm in as well and fooking luving it!
One thing I don't like is opening the game and chooseing a server is all done through the battlelog website, I hope that is just a testing thing.
They are putting the unholy rage on those that posted vidoes on youtube etc. atm
In wildness is the preservation of the world,
so seek the wolf in thyself
#7
Temprial
Posted 28 July 2011 - 11:26 AM
Yeah indeed mate, I will keep my mouth closed like a good csm puppet 
#8
Draelor
Posted 28 July 2011 - 11:37 AM
csm muppet
Fixed.
I'll give it a go after I watch a bit more TV with the wife.
"Who the F is this knob?"
#9
vissuddha
Posted 28 July 2011 - 04:06 PM
I can wait till Oct 25th, I want to enjoy some RL time while its nice outside cuz once this hits the shelves I'll probably be doing nothing but.
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#10
Los Lecrosis
Posted 28 July 2011 - 09:09 PM
2 questions:
1. why the fook didnt I get one?
2. Does Bf3 play at all on XP?
#11
Gavin
Posted 28 July 2011 - 09:14 PM
Dunno about #1, but as to #2, no. It requires both Windows Vista/7 and a DirectX 10 or 11 video card, neither of which I have. I don't plan on rebuilding my computer for another year or so, so barring some catastrophic failure I'll be skipping this one.
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#12
chev
Posted 29 July 2011 - 02:09 AM
From all the hype its going to set the benchmark its a better multiplayer setup the COD
#13
Draelor
Posted 29 July 2011 - 04:41 AM
Things to keep in mind - code during alpha and beta is very un-optimised, but it runs fine on maxed out settings on the rig I built last year for COD: Black Ops.
"Who the F is this knob?"
#14
Othran
Posted 01 August 2011 - 03:54 PM
Off-topic.
Jake you are either ignoring me or your spamfilter on your gmail account which I have I have is being enthusiastic 
Its still a non-trivial engineering solution but I did (very briefly) find something that fitted the bill. No chance of it though - guy is bankrupt.
No point in PMing you as you never read them for months
Its still a non-trivial engineering solution but I did (very briefly) find something that fitted the bill. No chance of it though - guy is bankrupt.
No point in PMing you as you never read them for months
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#15
Draelor
Posted 02 August 2011 - 07:55 AM
Must be the bloody spam filter or something, although I check spam every week or so before purging it. I do read PMs on here once every few days tho
"Who the F is this knob?"
#16
Othran
Posted 02 August 2011 - 11:35 AM
No worries. I still think that no wireless limits any off the shelf options but you don't want that so meh
/me goes back to watching the front of his house balancing on acro props :S
/me goes back to watching the front of his house balancing on acro props :S
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#17
Silas
Posted 02 August 2011 - 11:42 AM
Wth are you guys on about and what does it have to do with BF3?No worries. I still think that no wireless limits any off the shelf options but you don't want that so meh
/me goes back to watching the front of his house balancing on acro props :S
In wildness is the preservation of the world,
so seek the wolf in thyself
#18
Draelor
Posted 02 August 2011 - 12:05 PM
A while ago he was looking into some tech stuff for me, and it would have helped out with BF3 a bit
"Who the F is this knob?"
#19
Othran
Posted 02 August 2011 - 01:22 PM
A while ago he was looking into some tech stuff for me, and it would have helped out with BF3 a bit
I thought it was for portable pron - ermmm PDFs
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#20
Leon Razor
Posted 08 October 2011 - 09:39 PM
Hey all,
Hopefully some of you remember me. I'm still on an extended EVE break, but the good news is I've finished moving and have started grad school. I'll probably get back to EVE closer to winter after they release the next expansion (I've been keeping up with all the EVE drama and I'm not too upset that I've been logged out though most of it). I know my trial ended early, but expect another application later this year.
Anyway, in the mean time, BF3 looks amazing and I noticed you have a platoon going. Any chance I can get in on this, or is it only for current Agony members? If not, I'd still like to play a few rounds with you, beta or retail.
My soldier name is ThatsMr_n00b_2u
#21
Ronat
Posted 10 October 2011 - 02:46 PM
I played the beta for an hour so far. I've been gone so much and I'm now in orlando for a couple days with that famous mouse. Maybe this weekend I'll join you guys.
#22
Leon Razor
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:45 PM
Beta ended last night 
Over the weekend they opened up the 64 player map Caspian Border which is true BF style and much better then the rush map. Now we have to wait two weeks for the release, but I'm actually glad they ended the beta: too many cheaters (no punk buster) and kill whores, plus lots of bugs and no way to make your own squads. Retail version should fix most of the beta issues.
Over the weekend they opened up the 64 player map Caspian Border which is true BF style and much better then the rush map. Now we have to wait two weeks for the release, but I'm actually glad they ended the beta: too many cheaters (no punk buster) and kill whores, plus lots of bugs and no way to make your own squads. Retail version should fix most of the beta issues.
#23
Ronat
Posted 13 October 2011 - 10:51 AM
And I'm back, oh well I also didn't care for that map. Guess I'll wait for launch day!
