Battlefield 3 PC Version won't have in-game server browser - Polidicks

Do I have to launch single player from battlelog?

[QUOTE=GetBent;31814273]So what happens when the website goes down? Will you be completely unable to join a server because a website is down? If that's wrong someone correct me. But that is pretty stupid.[/QUOTE] That's not problem at all. Even with ingame server browser, EA login server can always go down.

[QUOTE=RichyZ;31814295]valid point, but i'm sure ea has a plan for if that happens so i wouldn't worry if they don't they sure are incompetent, we'll just have to see[/QUOTE] You mean like their "plan" when the master server for Bad Company 2 goes down? [sp]as in, no weapons, no stat tracking, and tons of errors and lag until someone fixes it[/sp]

Who the fuck at EA even thought Origin was a good idea with an even remotely good chance of being successful? It was bound for failure. Especially considering how it's owned by a single game publisher and only carries that publisher's games.

[QUOTE=Zeke129;31814177]This is going to go over so well on facepunch but [b]Modern Warfare 3:[/b] + On Steam + Host your own dedicated servers + In-game server browser [B][B]- [B]Same shit as before, literally[/B] - changes for the sake of changes, or none at all[/B] - outdated graphics[/B] - DLC - Probably no mod tools -Community social tools that you have to pay for -[B]no dinosaurs[/B] Matter of opinion: gameplay [B]gameplay is obviously superior on console[/B] 3+ 7- [b]Battlefield 3:[/b] + [B]Vehicles[/B]! [B]+Not the same shit as before (you'd think it'd go without saying but it doesn't anymore) +DLC isn't just four maps for 10 bucks +Free community social tools[/B] +[B]dinosaurs[/B] - Not on Steam - You have to launch it from a browser - You need to close and open a browser to change servers - You have to purchase a dedicated server - Confirmed no mod tools - [B]release date[/B] DLC Matter of opinion: gameplay [B]gameplay is obviously superior on PC[/B] 5+ 6- [/QUOTE] Fixed that for you

Still keeping my pre-order. Stop crying people.

How come every time a new piece of bad news about BF3 pops up, the same people just brush it off like nothing, claiming the same tired "it's still fun" excuse? So it's OK to give less stuff every game title and pay the same amount? What's next it loses dedicated servers and they all go "oh well it's still good wow you people not buying it lolol" This is what's wrong with gaming, we put up with bullshit.

[QUOTE=Leaf Runner;31814416]Especially considering how it's owned by a single game publisher and only carries that publisher's games.[/QUOTE] I'm guessing EA will try to bring other companies on board as well. They want to be as successful as steam.

[QUOTE=Meller Yeller;31814205]There's no way the community will let this last[/QUOTE] Well anyways, I'm still doubting that it will stay that way because of this. To me and a lot of people it doesn't really matter that you have to install it with Origin but EA/DICE is going to get freaking grilled by the PC community if this server thing keeps up.

[QUOTE=Mr.Cookie;31814426]Still keeping my pre-order. Stop crying people.[/QUOTE] Yea guys who cares if you have to go through shit first and support EAs greed. Complaining is what gets developers like dice to change things. If we just take it then nothing will change and companies will be able to do what they want.

Seriously, to me it's just a minor inconvenience. No need to go apeshit over it and cancel my pre-order.

[QUOTE=Zeke129;31814251]Modern Warfare 3 is going back to what PC gaming is all about. (Even more so if they have mod tools)[/QUOTE] If MW3 is what PC gaming is all about, I'm going to trash my PC.

So what does actually happen when the website goes down?

[QUOTE=The Baconator;31814434]How come every time a new piece of bad news about BF3 pops up, the same people just brush it off like nothing, claiming the same tired "it's still fun" excuse? So it's OK to give less stuff every game title and pay the same amount? What's next it loses dedicated servers and they all go "oh well it's still good wow you people not buying it lolol" This is what's wrong with gaming, we put up with bullshit.[/QUOTE] Yes, we put up with this oh wait commo rose is back oh 3D spotting isn't shit anymore I'm wondering how long this decision will last, to be honest

[QUOTE=imasillypiggy;31814473]Yea guys who cares if you have to go through shit first and support EAs greed. Complaining is what gets developers like dice to change things. If we just take it then nothing will change and companies will be able to do what they want.[/QUOTE] I can't tell if you're agreeing with me or disagreeing with me but the point is I'm not going to let this bother me. I will enjoy this game regardless of this tiny inconvenience. DICE is a good company and I'm sure the game will be fun too. You guys can complain to EA all you want but I'm just gonna sit and patiently wait for Battlefield 3 to come out.

3d spotting is still shit as in it shouldn't be a feature because it's pretty bad

[QUOTE=RichyZ;31814453]i havent seen a bf3 announcement that made it have less stuff, there is still a server browser, just in the form of a browser based one[/QUOTE] IT'S A BROWSER SERVER BROWSER! [img]http://files.sharenator.com/We_need_to_go_deeper_RE_Blond_Btch_comp-s400x203-120047.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=Zeke129;31814177]This is going to go over so well on facepunch but [b]Modern Warfare 3:[/b] + On Steam + Host your own dedicated servers + In-game server browser - Likely extremely similar to past games - DLC - Probably no mod tools Matter of opinion: gameplay 3+ 2 or 3- [b]Battlefield 3:[/b] + Jets! + Otherwise extremely similar to Bad Company 2 - Not on Steam - You have to launch it from a browser - You need to close and open a browser to change servers - You have to purchase a dedicated server - Confirmed no mod tools - Probably DLC Matter of opinion: gameplay 2+ 5 or 6- MW3 wins for me personally[/QUOTE] [quote]+ Host your own dedicated servers + In-game server browser[/quote] Absolutely no source for this. Nothing was said of an in-game server browser, and with Black Ops they forced you to buy the servers from a specific hosting company. That list is awful and very biased.

[QUOTE=AimlessGiant;31814533]3d spotting is still shit[/QUOTE] Didn't they say it's only 2D for infantry now?

[QUOTE=SPESSMEHREN;31814504]So what does actually happen when the website goes down?[/QUOTE]It will probably have multiple hosters spread out trough the world but if it does you can't play, just like if the server for any other game goes out (BC2 launch). This is why they had a alpha, to stress test it.

Why, EA? Why destroy something as beautiful as BF3?

[QUOTE=Glorbo;31814548]Didn't they say it's only 2D for infantry now?[/QUOTE] it was still 3d for infantry in the alpha, i don't know if they've said anything about it since.

I already wasn't going to pre-order (and likely not buy), but thanks EA for cementing my decision!

[QUOTE=punkrjp;31814555]Why, EA? Why destroy something as beautiful as BF3?[/QUOTE]Why do you people keep believing they have destroyed it? We haven't even gotten to test the real deal yet so we have no idea if it is good or bad.

[QUOTE=Glorbo;31814548]Didn't they say it's only 2D for infantry now?[/QUOTE] no, that was a fake infantry wise you only see that triangle if you have line of sight, vehicles wise I believe it's still the same but I'm not sure

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[QUOTE=Leaf Runner;31814547]Absolutely no source for this. Nothing was said of an in-game server browser, and with Black Ops they forced you to buy the servers from a specific hosting company. That list is awful and very biased.[/QUOTE] what else is it going to use. i'm pretty sure past mw games used server browsers why would they change it, that would be pretty stupid and i'm sure a lot of people would get annoyed. oh wait bf3 lol

[QUOTE=AimlessGiant;31814571]it was still 3d for infantry in the alpha, i don't know if they've said anything about it since.[/QUOTE]They said they would change it [B]because[/B] of the alpha. The will also include a commo-rose because of the feedback of the alpha so they do listen to the community. Tweet or mail them and tell them it's a bad move and if enough people says it's bad they will probably change it.

[QUOTE=Glorbo;31814606]snip[/QUOTE] good, i posted in threads on the battlelog site to get that changed.

[QUOTE=RichyZ;31814530]it has fast paced gameplay and a shitty story guess what else had that (quake, doom, any other good fps from the 90s)[/QUOTE] Except MW3 is completely balanced for consoles and ported to the PC. Look at Black Ops, that didn't end well. BF3's only mistake on the PC so far is Battlelog and Origin and even those are far from game-breaking.