BF3 Fact & Videos Updated

**WileECyte** · 10-12-11, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by 619summon

that sucks, but we still have and up and running ts3 server to limp by on.

anyone know if console voip is by game or by network? cause i think i remember voip working on teh console version. if this is tru its just them fucking teh pc crowd over.

The whole reason VOIP worked in BC2 on consoles is because it used the VOIP that comes with the console's online service (XBLive/PSN).

**Alundil** · 10-12-11, 02:25 PM

No Joysticks or Gamepad support

GameSpy: The beta didn't work well with joysticks or control pads. What level of support for these devices will the game ship with? Will pilots be able to fly with a stick or pad?

Lars: It's something we're looking into. It looks like we will be able to ship with joystick support, but I've been on the road for quite some time so I can't guarantee it. But yes, if it doesn't turn up at launch, it will definitely be a high priority as soon as possible after shipping. The work being done to support joysticks is more or less the same as control pads, if you get one, you get the other. It's something we're aware of now that we've brought back the jets. It's on the list.

:/

**Alundil** · 10-12-11, 02:26 PM

No VOIP

GameSpy: The beta didn't support in-game VOIP; players had to form a party through battlelog to be able to chat just to their party. Will Battlefield 3 include in-game VOIP – be it squad or team based – at launch?

Lars: No, on PC this (battlelog) is what we're going to ship with. Then we're going to evaluate how we move forward with this. It's something we've heard from the community, it's something we understand. At the same time, building a game of this size, you can't win all of the battles. The convenience of going in with friends with your party VOIP channel and keep it even after the game, is definitely a strength. That's just the start – we can definitely evolve from there down the road.

**Alundil** · 10-12-11, 02:27 PM

No Command Rose

GameSpy: We've heard there's going to be a command rose at launch for PC. Is that still going to be ready for launch? What sort of functionality might it include?

Lars: It is on our list for trying to get in there at launch. It is the usual things that you can really miss on the battlefield. Bail out is a typical one; you're sitting in a helicopter and you realize that you want to attack the flag, and there's no way to tell you're buddy that you're going to bail out.

**Alundil** · 10-12-11, 02:28 PM

No Advanced Flight controls

GameSpy: A lot of the oldschool, hardcore Battlefield players are asking for an advanced flight model option for choppers and jets – any chance you'll consider this requests?

Lars: For now we're leaving them the way they are, and will let the game live for a little while, then start the communication with the community to see where we stand.

**chray00** · 10-12-11, 02:35 PM

gotta love rushed games

**SmokenScion** · 10-12-11, 02:38 PM

will let the game live for a little while, then start the communication with the community to see where we stand.

Translated as, We don't give 2 shits, and were hoping you'll forget about it.

**CivilWars** · 10-12-11, 02:39 PM

It seems to me at this point we have 2 options in life. Do the best with what we are given, or give up on playing any new video games. What game has been put out recently that lives up to TPG standards? I know we host Brink and ND, but I have never played either, and from what I was told I should wait until they are on sale to get them. BC2 has no in game VoiP. That leaves L4D2, which is not much more than a reskin of L4D and is only 8 players. That leaves TF2, which released how long ago?

We gripe about EA, we gripe about Activision, and Valve hasn't really released anything for large scale FPS in years. Who does that leave? Sounds like there is not much hope for the future, so we stick with BF2 and CS:S forever, or we deal with the flaws.

**chray00** · 10-12-11, 02:41 PM

Civil : RO2 ?

**GrandMasterGuess** · 10-12-11, 06:04 PM

How about this game CivilWars...I have not tried it but at least it's free multiplayer just no High Definition Graphics.

Arma 2 free - Arma 2 Official Website