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First Impressions and Review (beta) Quoted from a Friend on |ax| forums "Rafterman" LAN_WROTE ... Introduction In a nutshell, this game is serious fun so far. If you read nothing else here, read that first line. It is glitchy, yes, but a blast to play. The map used for the beta, Operation M?tro, has a pretty good blend of terrain through the three fighting sections (Rush Mode). There's open area fighting, tight close-quarter combat, and urban sprawl. They had good reason to choose it for the beta, as it gives you a little taste of everything (except vehicles). The beta is a 3.9GB download (yes, that's almost as much as a standard DVD), but you'll get it pretty quickly if your Internet connection is up to the task. How does it run? I can only speak for my system, so everyone's will be different. That said, regarding my settings, the game automatically set my graphics options to "Ultra" for textures, "High" for everything else, and anisotropic filtering at a whopping 16x. All this at 1680x1050 resolution, no less. Again, for the record, I have an NVIDIA GTX 470 that is overclocked quite a bit, an AMD quad-core overclocked to 4GHz, and 8GB of RAM, so your results may vary. With my fan speed set manually via EVGA's Precision software to 80%, the card stays cool, running right around 67-70 degrees Celsius. With the game itself, Windows 7, Precision, Avast! Antivirus and Firefox running (you need a web browser open to view the server lists and join up), my system is using about 2.5 to 3GB of RAM from my 8GB total available. So, if you're not beefed up in that department yet, I recommend you upgrade, otherwise you'll probably have to make sure a lot of stuff is closed down before playing the game. I have V-sync turned on, so my FPS are limited to the refresh rate of my monitor, which is 60Hz. However, at the settings I mentioned above, I'm running right at 60FPS 99% of the time. I've experienced no ghosting, freezing, hiccups or lag. When you try to play the first time, the game will tell you that you'll need to update your video card's driver. I don't know what it is for ATI users, but for NVIDIA, it's the Geforce 285.38 driver update and is available from http://www.nvidia.com. Once you find a server to play on, joining takes about 20-seconds or so, but once you're in, side switching at halftime and map rotations are quite fast. Granted, the servers are just playing the same map over and over, so the full game may take a little longer. How does it look and sound? Let me say that even in beta format, this game looks DAMN GOOD. Frostbite 2 is AMAZING. The smoke and effects are great, the terrain looks VERY realistic and the weapon sounds are fantastic. The guns just "feel" good to shoot. It does take a little longer to switch between weapons than Bad Company 2, but this is OK, as it's a little more realistic. No one drops their assault rifle and draws their sidearm THAT fast anyway, so this is a good balance. Lighting is a bit bright in spots at times, but is overall really well done. Full sunshine is bright like it should be and lights down in the subway only illuminate the areas they're supposed to, allowing a nice balance of shadows throughout. Buildings cast nice shadows too, with ample sunlight in the streets. This game is a definite treat for the senses. I don't know how many times I died because I was caught just standing there taking in the sights and sounds. Here is a gallery of many HD screenshots from the beta: Click me! And yes, it DOES really look that good on a capable machine! How are the weapons? Weapon sights are clear, with both iron and telescopic options drawing up sharp and fast. The machine guns have noticeable muzzle rise, a definite plus, and the semi-auto sniper rifles take a second for clean follow-up shots. If your aim is good, I think a one-shot, one-kill bolt action would be best for the recon class users, but the semi-autos provide a nice all-purpose weapon. Rockets sound loud and intimidating and grenade explosions are booming and bright. Hit boxes are pretty good and bullet impacts seem to register pretty clearly thus far. Again, you'll be much more accurate with a sniper rifle than with an RPK unloading 45 rounds as fast as possible. This game FORCES you to be a much smarter shooter. Otherwise, you won't do too well. The sprayers won't have nearly as much success here as they would in Call of Duty. Conclusions Teamwork is a MUST in Battlefield 3 and you clearly cannot win on the maps without working together. One-man wrecking crews will not be successful in this game. I imagine this to be even more true in maps that use vehicles extensively, especially the massive 64-player PC battles that will no doubt be epic unto themselves. Even lone snipers will not do that well without some sort of support. The team that communicates and covers each other will do very well for themselves. Again, the game is glitchy, and many people have already found ways to get underneath the map. However, I'm sure this will be fixed with the full release next month. *edited name out* You can rank up as high as you want in the beta, but everyone will be reset to zero before the full release comes out. Your player name will carry over though. The beta is open to everyone this Thursday and will be running until October 10th.

=VG= Outlanders LAN_WROTE ... Game better be good :-

Good thing I ordered the PC version !

=VG= CCCode LAN_WROTE ... I'd have it way more random and natural looking, but yea it would be cool if we made a giant tree sometime. It's on my to-do list! when i said copy didn't mean it had to be 100% the same. just the Idea of a huge tree... you/every1 can make it way better

Hopped on my Friends MC server and I seen this HUGE tree my Friends room mate made, its AMAZING, asked If i could copy it and he said yes, what do you guys think of us making on nice tree in the server? note: the tree is NOT finished -)

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4869/nvidia-releases-beta-drivers-specified-for-battlefield-3

=VG= BLuDKLoT LAN_WROTE ... lmao.. where the chickens? them chickens do not want you to see them .

looking at new video cards, here is the thing, half my brain says new cards are right around the corner, the other half of my brain says 6 months away is a Long time ! I Pre-Ordered BF3. So i kinda need a newer video card before I get that in the Mail.. my monitor is 1440x900 will i be fine with a GTX 550Ti- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600094002%20600122953&IsNodeId=1&name=GeForce%20GTX%20550%20Ti%20%28Fermi%29 ? GTX 560 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600094002%20600158457&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20 ? or should i go for the MSI GTX 560-Ti Hawk http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127578&Tpk=NSI%20GTX%20560%20HAWK I have no clue, I would love to upgrade monitor but I do not think that will happen this year nor next year

Armory Get acquainted with the tools of the trade. Personal Armament You will be equipped by the state-of-the-art weapons technology, ergonomic load-bearing equipment and the most advanced protective gear. Prepare to operate wide range of personal weapons: pistols, ultramodern assault and sniper rifles, machineguns, missile launchers and even some experimental weapons. Multitude of gadgets may give you critical advantage in the battlespace. Explosives may give you the necessary edges over the superior enemy numbers. Adapt your gear to the mission at hand, choose a fitting uniform and balance the gear capacity, protection level and weight. Soft Vehicles Expect to use the abundance of soft vehicles. Drive anything from motorbikes and quadbikes to heavy supply trucks. Many military vehicles sport additional armament, reconnaisance means and other advantages, e.g. floating or increased fordability. Some vehicles are sparse in the area of operation; if they break, tow them to a repair station. Unmanned Ground Vehicles are frequent inhabitants of modern battlefield. You may expect small reconnaisance drones as well as independent fighting machines. Armored Vehicles Armored vehicles are more scarce, which is counterbalanced by the increased fighting capability and crew survivability. Main battle tanks usually provide additional active protection. The most recent weapon platforms using some of the newly developed arms technology can be expected to appear in the battles. Artillery Fire support will be maintained by the self-propelled howitzers, self-propelled multi-launch rocket systems and by mortars, either static or deployed on APCs. Your firepower and tactical possibilities will be extended by the precision-guided ammunition, flares or smoke screen. Static Weapons Several machineguns and grenade launchers are available to serve as defences. Some of the weapons are based upon the newest research in the arms industry. All the stationary armament can be dismantled and transported by troops or vehicles. Some of the weapon platforms can be remotely controlled or may operate independently. Save your troops for real action by creating automated defences around bases and perimeters. Aircraft Helicopters come in many types and variants, covering the whole range of attack, combined or transportation roles. Fixed-wing aircraft consist mainly of the ground attack jets. Due to the sparse take-off and landing possibilities, VTOL aircraft will be available. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles can provide valuable intel or provide additional fire support. Some are so small they can be deployed on a squad level. Surface Vessels Small but agile military speedboats are at your disposal. Military vessels are designed for the coastal raids and patrolling, they are usually armed. Also, variety of civilian ships in varying condition may be found along the inhabited coastline of Limnos. Submersibles Last but not least: embark on a Swimmer Deliver Vehicle and infiltrate the seeming impenetrable defences under the surface of Mediterranean. SDV provides not just the transportat, but also a powerful observation periscope. http://www.arma3.com/arma-3-overview/armory/ Sounds FUN !

Sorry. The map I am making is based off " SUPER HOSTILE RACE FOR WOOL #01 " made by: Vechs How to play/what the map is about: "Two teams race against each other to complete a miniature Victory Monument! They play on mirror-image lanes, and can shoot at each other, and also trigger traps that will go off on the enemy teams lane." as Vechs put it.

working on a custom map here is the starting line ^ < ^ I got this idea from Vechs's custom map called " Super Hostile Race for Wool 01 " http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/191908-ctmcollection-%E2%98%A0-vechs-super-hostile-series-%E2%98%A0/

That worked thanks !

Amazing CC !

PITN LAN_WROTE ... sounds like issues with your drivers. Is it a USB mic? no PITN LAN_WROTE ... Update drivers, done PITN LAN_WROTE ... search internet about info on your mic and previous problems. k PITN LAN_WROTE ... Reinstall TS3. ok

last 4 times i can on TS it disabled my Mic first 3 times of them last 4 times i can on I got it Un-Disabled last time i was on i couldn't get my mic un-disabled .. any Help ?

Raining inside.. There trying to get me ... this is Calv''s place Creaper blow up.. i tryed fix your place... but when i came on it was fixed.. Fixed image sizes - CC

They all Looks Cool. Amazing Job ! Came on today and was like AMAZING ! ( I haven't been on TS in months )

did that, said 48 files Faild then said it finished downloading so I ran it and same thing ..

=VG= BLuDKLoT LAN_WROTE ... when you install BF2 you need to navigate the exe to the Steam directory. It should look something like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\battlefield 2 i did but i put it in E:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\battlefield 2 it was running a few days ago... I put all my games and Programs on E:\ drive

I do not even see the game in my E:/ Drive .. what happened to it? where it go? I guess i need to re-install the game?

http://youtu.be/8ZG0-BiwKqE

RAM22 LAN_WROTE ... Blud, slow mouse movement may be a sign of background resources activating/eating away memory while gaming. Do you have AV running that may be doing a scheduled scan?? Something's eating up your resources big time if the configuration of the two cards is being affected. I doubt it is your GFX cards that are having an issue, they're the ones getting the bad end of the deal from something else IMO. Brian Agreed !

My Pics Sorry i will put my CPU cooler on sometime ! NOTE: the space in the back didn't fit the molex so thats why the are in by 24pin. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.268694436483013.73953.100000273772216&l=41713a3a23&type=1

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=VG= SemlerPDX LAN_WROTE ... Nice...but all I have to say, and I think someone will back me up on this, Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound all the way!!! sorry but NEVER!, Arctic Silver is Conductive so no way ! =VG= SemlerPDX LAN_WROTE ... And what kind of CPU cooler is gonna go on that Sandy? my lill sweet cooler master hyper n520 :-D =VG= SemlerPDX LAN_WROTE ... Whatever you do....don't use spread method when you afix your heat sink to the processor! Look up the method for that particular Sandy. Good luck! i know ;-)