The Half Elf wrote on Mar 16, 2012, 11:37:
Just make a Skyrim Multiplayer Expansion ala Red Dead Redemption?
It's not so much about making a MMO, the sandbox is already there, just let run servers so multiple people can play in it at the same time.

Verno wrote on Mar 16, 2012, 09:04:

It gets into a gray area because in real world warfare having a gun mounted 40mm grenade launcher with high explosive ammo, would give you a huge advantage, but I think it can be fixed with real world solutions.

It's not really a gray area because Battlefield has never been a realism/simulator experience. Explosives are being nerfed because there are too many maps based on chokepoints and explosives ruin those maps.

Verno wrote on Mar 15, 2012, 09:52:

My own peeve in BF3 is the grenade launchers or "noob tubes" but I don't think they should be "fixed". AWP stuff

I know this wasn't directed at me but having played both games extensively I don't think they can be compared. If nothing else the AWP requires skill to use properly whereas the M320 effectively ruins chokepoint heavy maps (of which there are several in BF3) because anyone can sit there spamming away with it. It is reloaded quickly, the class that can equip it can also resupply themselves and it even hurts entire groups with a large splash radius.

It totally needs to be fixed and that's why it's directly referenced as such in the patch notes. Most of the balance changes are sensible and have nothing to do with hurting "good" players who are just effective with certain weapons, it's about certain weapons turning any player into a force without any requisite skill offset.

I don't think the situation is as bad as Dades or other people are saying but there are several standouts that need to be addressed. Dice originally said that they were going for style choices with weapon selection, it's not an upgrade tree. Guns are supposed to be tailored to specific situations and preferences, overall they've hit that goal but there are some outliers.

Dades wrote on Mar 14, 2012, 22:00:

SectorEffector wrote on Mar 14, 2012, 21:50:
Weapon balance is relative

That bitching gets you a much improved game too, you're welcome.

Dades wrote on Mar 14, 2012, 07:31:

A slightly overpowered weapon that can be handled on both teams, You can't convince me to complain about that. Cheating and overpowered weapons are completely different things.

It's a good thing you don't work on the multiplayer for this then. Both teams using an overpowered weapon doesn't mean that things are suddenly balanced, especially in a game with an unlock system. No one is asking you to complain so go on ahead thinking that balance doesn't matter and everyone else is just whining for the hell of it. You're totally off base here, weapon balance is one of the most important factors of multiplayer.

Dades wrote on Mar 13, 2012, 18:50:

I'm not saying its perfect in balance esp with USAS frags, but honestly I hated playing in CS servers with banned AWPS, if a weapons unbalanced then let it be, it adds flavor. It's like paintballing and complaining that some kid has a really nice gun.

A lot of people are just born to complain

Unbalanced weapons and multiplayer do not mix. What's next, cheating is ok because its fun? What might be fun for you could be ruining 10 others peoples enjoyment and causing them to complain. People want things fixed so that they can enjoy the game. Some bitching will always exist but there are problems they need to fix up.

ForgedReality wrote on Mar 13, 2012, 17:11:
Dear EA,

FIX YOUR FUCKING STEAMING PILE OF SHIT BEFORE TRYING TO ADD MORE SHIT TO THE PILE. EVEN FLIES CAN GET TOO MUCH SHIT.

Thank you.

Beelzebud wrote on Feb 29, 2012, 15:23:

SectorEffector wrote on Feb 29, 2012, 14:20:
http://youtu.be/qEyxxpNQFIk
sucks Best question at 46:15

Their response, "Piracy!" Wah Wah. They don't understand people will pay for a game that's good and WORTH the $60 they charge.

Yeah that is some astounding stuff. Those PC scum that pirated their games so much, that it enabled their company parking lot to look like an exotic sports car dealership.

NotOneOfUs wrote on Feb 28, 2012, 23:46:

SectorEffector wrote on Feb 28, 2012, 23:31:
I like to watch quakecon vids from 96 and think about how good they once were.

Got a link to those videos? Would be interested in seeing them.

Shataan wrote on Feb 28, 2012, 22:49:
After RAGE, DOOM IV would have to be nothing short of mindblowing for me to pop for it. And no, freaking craptastic 4 player mp ala DOOM III..... ain`t gonna cut.

I think iD should close doors and retire.... if RAGE as is was all they could muster.

entr0py wrote on Feb 18, 2012, 03:15:

KilrathiAce wrote on Feb 18, 2012, 02:06:
"capable of taking advantage of PC advances as well as the next generation of consoles"

lol, love those kind of statements.

I think by next generation consoles, they mean actual next generation ones, not current generation ones.

Bumpy wrote on Feb 2, 2012, 21:30:
The patch is free, quit complaining and be grateful!! <sic>

I'm proud of myself for not buying or playing this game yet. RAGE will be a <$5 purchase from me some day; id earned every dollar of it.

Creston wrote on Jan 26, 2012, 22:59:

cappy wrote on Jan 26, 2012, 21:15:

Creston wrote on Jan 26, 2012, 12:18:
Apple could release a new iPhone every week and the fanboys would just squeal with glee and kiss their posters of Steve Jobs some more.

It's also the reason why smartphone owners buy tablets. Well, it has an Apple logo on it! I MUST HAVE IT TO REMAIN HIP!

Creston

No, no, no, no

The reason people buy Apple products is because it just works.

Of course, "it" being in this context "Chinese worker in a FoxConn factory."

They are working? I thought they were all killing themselves because of their miserable working and living conditions...

Creston

Bhruic wrote on Jan 27, 2012, 03:42:

The reason people buy Apple products is because it just works.

Of course, "it" being in this context "Chinese worker in a FoxConn factory."

Considering how many other companies do business with FoxConn, I'm pretty sure all of us have computer components from them. Taking the smug high road probably isn't an option, unless you want to be a hypocrite.

Ruffiana wrote on Jan 6, 2012, 04:36:
Most intriguing use for this tech for me was full-screen coop gameplay using the shutter glasses.