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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How do I kill someone with the repair tool?
I got the Back to Karkland map pack, and it added new "Assignments," which are like little quests you can do to unlock guns.
For the engineer assignment, one of the tasks is to kill someone with the ...
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How is skill level calculated in Battlelog?
After a match, I usually look in Battlelog match resume to observe my results, together with those of my teammates and opponents.
On question came to my mind: how is skill level calculated?
In fact, ...
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The Mechanics behind SOFLAM
How exactly does the SOFLAM work? Do you always need to be manning it in order to lock on to enemy vehicles?
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How do you know if you have been killed by a headshot?
What are the telltale characteristics that you have been pinged in the head? Or indeed, are there any?
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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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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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Using SOFLAM and Javelin by yourself
There's not a lot of organized teamwork on Battlefield 3, so it's hard to have a SOFLAM user assisting the Javelin launcher. Is it possible to spawn as the recon class, set your SOFLAM down, commit ...
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How does one obtain the “black” camo in BF3?
Playing around in Battlefield 3 I often see players (with a rank higher or equal to 42, I noticed) that wear a black suit that's very difficult to spot (i.e. a relatively long time and short distance ...
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Do the attack helicopter's heat-seeking missiles lock on to ground targets?
I have had success using the attack helicopter's heat-seeking missiles to take down jets and other helicopters, but I haven't been able to lock on to ground vehicles with them yet. Have I been doing ...
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What is needed for a game's stats to be saved?
Last night I played a few games with my friend. While in the last game, I suddenly remembered something I had to do and was about to leave but my friend told me that I would lose my progress if I did ...
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When exactly can I revive people in BF3?
When I take the Assault class, I'd like to work as a diligent reviver. But in many cases (about 60% subjectively), although I can see the heartbeat symbol over the lying team mate, I cannot revive ...
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How do I change my appearance in Battlefield 3?
I purchased the Specact DLC, but can seem to only change my player's camouflage.
I've seen various masks and helmets in other matches. Do I have the ability to change these for my player?
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What conditions must be met to trigger the knife animation?
I have been having a lot of trouble getting the knife to successfully trigger the animation in multiplayer, instead it just stabs in the direction of the person (doing 33% damage every time, it ...
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What are “Squad Perks?”
The answer to this question stated that there are "squad perks" that affect your entire squad, but left a lot of questions unanswered:
What do each of these perks do? (I haven't unlocked all the ...
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How do you get your parachute to deploy in BF3 on xbox360?
I jumped out of a chopper and went splat because I didn't know what to do.
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What is the significance of the star next to your name in the squad list?
What is the significance of the star next your name on the squad list in Battlefield 3?
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Where can I find an explanation of the various details on vehicle HUDs?
All of the different vehicles have complicated HUDs that provide all sorts of useful information. Some of this information I've been able to discover through trial and error (i.e. gun position in the ...
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Is there any air defense against a SOFLAM + Javelin combo?
I am lover of air combat in BF3, but I seem to get dominated by players/squads/teams with a soflam & Javelin Combo. In my experience, I have not been able to ever shake a javelin in the helo. ...
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How many claymores can I have out at a time?
So in BF3, the support class can lay antipersonnel mines (claymores). He can also reload himself with ammunition, providing him with a never-ending stream of claymores, if he desires. How many of ...
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Which suppressed/silenced weapons don't make you appear on minimap?
In BF3 each time you shoot, you automatically appear on enemy's minimap. However with silenced weapons (eg. pistols) you don't. Things are less clear how it works with other suppressed (SMGs, ...
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How do you get a service star for the Medkit?
I play assault and I drop the Medikit liberally. Unfortunately, I've never seen the exp bar increase. There even appears to be a service star icon next to the kit on the equipment selection screen... ...
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What are Advanced Dog Tags
In Battlelog, the list of dog tags is split up into "Basic Dog Tags" and "Advanced Dog Tags".
So far (Rank 13) all dog tags I have unlocked were "Basic Dog Tags". I started out with the BF:BC2, the ...
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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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Battlefield 3 PC boxed, DRM constraints and Origin?
Is the boxed version of Battlefield 3 free from other clients, "services", and DRM? For instance, the intrusive "always online" DRM, "3-install" limits, Origin, and so on.
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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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What does the X mean over my crosshair in BF3?
Sometimes an "X" appears over my crosshair when I'm firing at an enemy with a gun or a tank. Does that mean that I have hit the enemy, I'm hitting it, or that I will hit it if I fire now?
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What does it mean when the icon next to teammate in spawn menu is flashing?
It only happens when they are in a vehicle. It flashes all different colors. Sometimes I am able to join the vehicle. What does this flashing indicate?
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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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How to counter a jet-sniping attack helicopter?
I was playing Conquest at Kharg Island, where my jet repeatedly got shot out of the sky by a hovering Viper attack helicopter with heatseekers. Whenever I tried to take it out, it would usually lock ...
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In BF3, can you steal a vehicle that has enemy players in it?
A friend told me that he saw a video of someone piloting an enemy transport chopper full of enemies (The enemy pilot had bailed out or something). He then proceeded to crash the chopper, getting kill ...
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How to view old battle reports in BF3?
After a night of gaming I wanted to check the battle report of one of my rounds in Battlefield 3. I am probably missing something or Battlelog is just borked as usual, but how do I view old battle ...
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How can I use underslung attachments in Battlefield 3?
I have unlocked the Grenade Launcher attachment a while ago, and my m16a4 constantly has the underslung rail attached to it, but I can't seem to figure out how to actually use the grenade launcher.
I ...
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Shooting from the highway bridge in Tehran Highway: hack or bug?
In Battlefield 3's Tehran Highway map, I often notice (for the most part) opponents shooting from the highway bridge itself, almost undisturbed.
Honestly I'm on BF3 since a certain time actually, but ...
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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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What are the optimal video settings for spotting infantry?
I'm finding it difficult to spot enemy soldiers (dang camo!) and I wondered if there are certain video settings that can improve how soldiers show up.
Here are my current settings (not limited by ...
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Shotgun damage for different shotguns and ammo types
I want to know if the different shotguns have differing amounts of damage they do (and if they vary at range). I also would like to know if the different ammo types cause relatively different damage ...
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Is there a way to reset all my stats?
And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game.
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Is it possible to play the Back to Karkand maps in regular Conquest mode?
Whenever I try to play Conquest (either via quick match or the server browser) on the Back to Karkand maps, I always end up playing Conquest Assault. Is there a way to play regular Conquest on these ...
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Battlefield 3 ''Race'' in ME3 Multiplayer
In the ME3 multiplayer lobby, I've seen some people list Battlefield 3 instead as their race. How do you obtain this? Is there any other perks other than the name change?
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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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Horizontal distance in scope of Battlefield 3?
Does anyone know if the scale between the vertical dot distance is 1:1 with the horizontal dot distance? In simple terms:
For the time it takes the bullet to drop 1 dot, is the same it takes a player ...
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What is the range of the T-UGS?
It seems like this gadget is able to sense enemy locations periodically even through walls (which makes it much more useful than I originally thought). How far out does it detect?
Also, the ...
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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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Is it possible to re-map or disable the key that brings up the console?
From time to time when switching to primary weapon (1) I accidentally hit `, which in BF3 brings up the console. I don't see possibility to change that binding on the options screen.
Is there a way ...
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Does Battlefield 3 stop you from spot-spamming?
Does the game have a built-in safeguard from spot-spamming (pressing the spot button repeatedly, while aiming in suspicious/distant/smoke-filled locations)?
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How do you change the zoom level of the HUD map in BF3 on xbox360?
I can see the HUD change when a mortar is deployed in this video. Is there a way to change the HUD zoom during the game?
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In the mission Going Hunting, how do I hit enemy MIGs with my plane's machine gun?
My apologies if I mess up the terminology; I am overwhelmed by Battlefield 3's lingo, simplified as it may be.
In the mission Going Hunting, I am the gunner and flare-dumper of a plane being flown by ...
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How to move Battlefield 3 game data folder (PC)?
Battlefield 3 created its game data folder for settings and screenshots at the top level of my documents folder: \My Documents\Battlefield 3.
Most games get this right, saving their data in the ...
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In determining accuracy statistics, is each round of on-target suppressive fire considered a missed shot?
I've been considering putting some time into the Support class, but while looking through my stats thus far, a question immediately came to mind... I can't seem to figure out how accuracy statistics ...
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Is there any way to see kill/death ratio per weapon, map, or kit?
Subject says it all. I really wish I had those more finely grained statistics but since it's not on the battle log site, I'm guessing it's simply not available (unless I've missed it somewhere).
