Battlefield 3, or BF3, is a modern first-person shooter by Electronic Arts (EA) and Digital Illusions CE (DICE), released on October 25, 2011.
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Can Battlefield 3 be appropriate for a non-serious gamer? [closed]
I'm no console gaming enthusiast but I have bought every Call of Duty and enjoy playing them in short spurts. I don't care much about the story or strategy or difficulty levels. I play on the ...
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Effective placement of claymores in BF3
Recently i've been trying to use claymores but I never seem to be able to position them in a way that makes them effective. I'm aware that you can avoid them by crouching or going prone but in the ...
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Can't always put down Recon Spawn Radio
When trying to place down my spawn radio it doesn't always work, it will beep but not place it on the ground.
Are there certain conditions that need to be met to place the spawn radio?
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Do I retain my rank and stats across platforms in Battlefield 3?
I have been playing BF3 on my Xbox since it came out, and am now thinking about buying the PC version so I can play it on my laptop when I'm not at home.
I am aware that my game stats are kept with ...
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Why can't I get the “M-COM Defender” ribbon in Battlefield 3?
I have a little problem, as you can see in this image:
Yes, yes, I play Battlefield 3 too much. I'm not referring to that problem. See the missing ribbons, above? That's the problem!
I understand ...
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Battlefield 3 Download Stuck at 95%
I got BF3 Premium Edition through Amazon and started downloading through Origin, and now whenever I get to 95% it stops and says error code 262145:5 and just stops. It'll download maybe 100 kilobytes ...
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Is there a console command to change battlefield 3 mouse sensitivity?
is there a command in battlefield 3 to change the mouse sensitivity with a numerical value in the console?
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How do I “free look” in jets and helicopters?
I saw a video on Youtube (not sure if it's OK to link it since it has NSFW language) of a player who was able to look around while in a jet using cockpit view. What key/button do you use to do this?
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What is veteran status, and how do you get it?
I noticed that in my battlelog (listed below my platoons) I have a veteran status for BF3 and BattleField Play 4 Free.
What BF games qualify for veteran status?
How do I set up these games so the ...
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When playing Conquest, where are all of those points coming from?
When playing Conquest, I stay pretty mobile and basically focus on deterring the enemy, capturing flags and destroying vehicles (my favorite). I typically end up with about 3000-4000 points with 15 or ...
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Do tank bullets inflict damage on other tanks and jets in Battlefield 3?
When I'm in a tank and manning the gun on top, I'm often confused as to what I should be doing when an enemy jet or tank starts getting to close to my position. I often open fire on them and try to ...
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Manning the LMG in Operation Swordbreaker
In Battlefield 3, during Operation Swordbreaker, there is a point where you are told to "Get up on the wall and man the LMG".
I can get up there and man it and then prone, but I keep getting killed ...
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Bipod does not work at all anymore
In BF3 on PC I remember using bipods early on, but since about december/januari they simply don't work at all anymore. The animation is not there and neither is the effect (I'm spraying all over the ...
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How can I perform the tightest turn possible in a jet?
Sometimes I seem to be able spin my jet around like a top and start going the opposite direction immediately. Other times my jet takes a wide looping turn. This seems to be mostly dependent on my ...
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Battlefield 3's Battlelog doesn't recognize my Premium account
On XBOX 360, I recently activated a BF3 Premium account.
Despite this, Battlelog keeps ignoring the fact that I own a Premium account and still shows that I should buy one (laugh):
I bought the ...
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Why does my weapon switch to non-automatic in Battlefield 3?
I don't know if I am accidentally hitting a button and not knowing it, missing a feature that I didn't read about, or keep hitting a bug that hasn't been fixed - but my guns sometimes are no longer ...
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How to use the guided missile unlock for tanks?
I recently unlocked the guided missile for tanks. The first round using it was a blast. I ended up killing a total of 36 helicopters, tanks and vehicles.
However the second round (and every round ...
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Can I deactivate Battlefield 3 Limited?
I have BF3 for the PS3 which I bought when came out but have not really used so thought I would sell them to someone who would use them.
Is there a way to do this and pass on the key to a new user ...
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Do scope readings scale to the map size in Battlefield 3?
I'm not sure if its just my own perception or not, but while sniping in Battefield 3, it seems as though depending on the map, the scope measures a distance. In other words, in a small map, a scope ...
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Can I still play BF3 after I sell the game?
As the title says, can I sell Battlefield 3 on the PC and still play it with my Origin account whilst the buyer of my game buy an online pass and also play on his own account?
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How does one subscribe to BattleField 3 Premium Events?
Looking at the news page on battlelog, I noticed this weekend friends @Battlefield will be spawning an Air Kills competition, which turns out to be very interesting (I think I have no chances, btw :).
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Which weapons have extended magazines available for unlock?
For example most of the LMG's do. Some SMG's do. Has anybody compiled a list?
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How to access the single player campaign in Battlefield 3 on PC after previously playing on PS3
I've previously played BF3 on the PS3 and have recently switched to PC and purchased the Premium Edition.
I thought before I go online I'd spend a bit of time in the single player to adjust to the ...
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What is “Below Radar” and how does it work?
There is a jet (and helicopter) upgrade called "Below Radar" that states:
When flying at low altitudes your heat signature is decreased, hiding you from enemy radar and preventing enemy air-to-air ...
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Is it possible to lay anti-tank mines in a way that can't be seen by enemy tank drivers?
I know that anti-tank mines are observable by drivers with thermal optics, and you can even "spot" them. Sometimes I just happen to see mines myself, so, is it possible to lay mines in such a way, ...
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Can you individually use a SOFLAM to your advantage as recon class?
I tried for awhile to use the SOFLAM to laser target air vehicles, but no one else on the team was hitting them with javelins or laser guided tanks. (Same problem when I jump in a tank in the CITV ...
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IFV and AA vehicle locations on console maps
Would someone be able to list which console maps have IFVs (LAV-alike) and AA (Tunguska-alike) vehicles and where they are located (and in which modes)?
I am trying to level up those two but they ...
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How do I install Battlefield 3 on Origin without Downloading it?
It might sound weird.
I have the main Data files in a folder cas_06.cas etc etc.
(I have all the files. The Data ones are the biggest (GBs) And would save the most time)
I have tried placing them ...
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What do these bars below my inventory at the Deploy screen in Battlefield 3 mean?
I've noticed that in the Deploy screen of Battlefield 3, there are all these bars below my various weapons and other associated doodads and specialities that fill up the more I use them. What do they ...
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What does the icon next to your squad leader's name mean?
Most of the times (always?) there is an icon next to the squad leader's name (see picture below). I'm not talking about the class icon which is visible for all squad members, but rather the icon ...
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How does the MAV work in Battlefield 3?
When using the MAV in Battlefield 3, I can spot enemies using the select key to mark them, but I dont get any points. Am I using it wrong?
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As a squad leader I can't set squad orders
Since upgrading premium (PC about 2-3 months ago) I can still spot but I can't set squad orders. Has something changed or is it a bug? There have been several updates since then and I can't see anyone ...
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Has anyone else noticed springy controls in Battlefield 3 (PS3)?
Playing Battlefield 3 on my PS3, the controls feel very springy. When I, for example, quickly rotate right with the left analog stick, my character also rotates a bit to the left when the analog stick ...
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Which guns are the light machine guns this assignment is talking about?
Which are the "Light Machine Guns" they are referring to here?
Here and Here are possibilities.
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Is Battlefield 3 available as a digital purchase for PC?
Is Battlefield 3 available as a digital purchase for PC?
Where can I purchase it online?
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BF3 saving favorite servers
Wandering amongst several servers during matchmaking, I often come close to some that I would like to find again in my next matches.
During a match, in the server settings section I can see there is ...
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Do the new ribbons (Gun Master, Tank Superiority, and Domination) count toward Decorated?
I haven't yet unlocked the "Decorated" achievement for Battlefield 3 on the Xbox 360.
Description:
Obtain one of each ribbon in the game
This achievement was part of the original game. The ...
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Combat Efficiency Ribbon Streak Bonus
What constitutes a Streak Bonus? This is in relation to obtaining the Combat Efficiency Ribbon, which states that you have to obtain 3 Streak Bonuses in a round.
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Battlefield Assignments not updating
I noticed the last few days that my battlefield stats are acting weird. I am working to finish all the premium assignments and have completed all but the wench weilder assignment. I have already ...
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How can I pass the bathroom part in the mission “Enter the Bank” undetected?
I get in the bathroom through the window, but when the Iranian came in it said press O, then he says NOW and it says press R1 but I just can't pass this part. I've tried hitting both constantly, then ...
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Rendering artifacts (flickering/z-fighting in scope)
It appears that a lot of people have issues with flickering when using high powered scopes in BF3. The artifacts look like z-fighting issues, probably related to the large viewing distances when using ...
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M320 Grenade Launcher: Under-slung vs. Standalone
What is the difference between having the M320 Grenade Launcher attached to your rifle and having it as a standalone weapon?
Is it worth giving up an attachment (like the forward grip) to have it ...
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Does the eod bot count as an enemy vehicle for the “It goes Boom” assignment?
In Battle Field 3 the "It goes boom" assignment says that I need to destroy an enemy vehicle with the repair torch.
I was wondering if destroying an enemy EOD bot with the repair torch counts ...
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Freelook using Xbox 360 Controller on PC?
I've been configuring my Xbox 360 controller to use for flying jets in BF3 for PC, and it works great except for one shortcoming. I bound the buttons to be the same as the 360 controls (Down on the ...
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Is it possible to re-watch recent matches?
I was beasting on BF3 and there is this one match that I want to watch again.
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Battlefield 3 PC black screen with sounds
Since the last patch of Battlefield 3 I can't play it anymore because the screen is black, but I can hear sounds in the background. I tried to repair the installation from Origin, but it doesn't ...
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How can I set vehicle sensitivity to work for both tanks and jeeps?
I have adjusted the in game vehicle sensitivity options so that when controlling a tank the turret moves at a good speed. However, driving a Jeep my look sensitivity is too fast.
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Who and what can lay down suppressive fire?
Reading about the classes before the beta started, I had the impression that suppressive fire was a super-power for the Support class.
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What's the reload time on the SOFLAM?
When my SOFLAM gets destroyed, I am unable to redeploy. Is there a reload time for it, or am I unable to redeploy it until I die? There's been times I've been alive for a while after it was destroyed ...
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You have died from… 'Bad Luck'… What actually killed me?
I have died from multiple opponents and near by explosions. Sometimes, these causes cannot be traced by the battlefield 3 system and, therefore, I get prompted 'Bad Luck'.
Usually, I am okay with ...
