Modern Warfare 3, often referred to as MW3, is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward. Released in Q4 2011, it is a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2. If you use this tag don't also use call-of-duty, as that is the tag for the original game.
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Weapon progress in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
I have maxed out several weapons on MW3 but when you look at the gun it says I have not reached the max progression for the gun. For example, my AK-47 has every category maxed out for kills and level ...
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Does C4 damage stack?
Although not really an issue in Multiplayer, I've found in survival mode that using multiple C4 blocks at once doesn't seem to do as much damage as individual C4 attacks.
For example - a Juggernaut. ...
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What is affected by the EMP killstreak?
When an EMP is activated, what killstreak rewards are destroyed if they're in-progress? Are there any that are immune (that "finish up")?
What about deployable items?
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How do I get a colored clan tag?
How do I earn a colored clan tag in mw3?
I've seen a number of them and I've heard you can get them from presaging a number of times or something like that.
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How do I shoot while carrying a riot shield?
While in survival mode, is there a way to shoot while protecting myself using the riot shield? Or should the player switch between the weapon and the shield every time?
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Previous Prestige Icons under callsign, can I prestige in earlier CODs and get the updated icon?
I am not max prestige in the previous games, if I go back and prestige in those games will the icons under the callsigns in MW3 update?
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Modern warfare 3 multiplayer xbox360 and ps3 same servers [duplicate]
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Does MW3 support cross-platform multiplayer?
Lets say my friend has a ps3 and I have an xbox360, will we be able to play modern warfare 3against each other in ...
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What is the final stand in Modern Warfare 3?
I've been wondering this for a long time. While a multiplayer map is loading in Modern Warfare 3, the intel shows that if I survive the final stand I can stand up again.
What does that mean and what ...
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How do I turn on “god” mode?
Is there a cheat or hack to turn on god mode in Modern Warfare 3's Survival mode? I'm playing on a PC.
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How do you select the Fourth kill streak?
On one of the loading screens for MW3 I noticed an "intel" text that said something similar to this: "You can choose 3 kill streaks for support, assault, or specialist. You also can choose one other ...
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How to level up faster in MW3 survival mode?
I am at level 36 in Survival model, How do I level up faster? Should I keep playing higher waves or as @agent86 mentioned[this is my interpretation of what he said], restart after wave 15?
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Does running MW2 means you can run MW3?
I read somewhere that MW2 and MW3 share the same core. But the system requirements are a bit different. Does this means that if I can run very smoothly MW2, I can run smoothly MW3 on the same ...
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Modern Warfare 3 Killstreaks and Strike Packages
What killstreak rewards are available in Modern Warfare 3 (for all three strike packages)? What does each one "do"?
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How should strategy for Spec Ops Survival mode differ from normal Multiplayer?
Engaging enemies in Survival Mode is certainly different from those you'd find playing against humans. What tactics work well for Survival Mode which may not otherwise work well in multiplayer?
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Does everyone needs the content packs to play together?
I want to play together with a friend of mine. However, we don't have the content packs.
Can we play on the new DLC maps and missions if only one of us buys the packs? (i.e. the host)
Or we both have ...
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What is the sprint speed while carrying C4 in MW3 Survival Mode?
In MW3 survival mode, After round 35, I feel like I am going to run out of ammo, So I started carrying two LMGs. My learning is, LMGs slows down the Sprint speed. So when ever I sprint for a full ...
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Having a guest on a local xbox join a party on MW3
If you start playing MW3, you can hit 'A' on a second controller to play with you split screen on live.
Also, you can hit 'Y' and invite friends, making a party through some games.
Are you able to ...
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What all does founder-status entail?
If you activate a paid subscription to Elite before November 13, 2011, you gain "founder status". What all does this entail? Does it affect the game in any way (even just vanity wise)? Or does it ...
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How to be a good sniper?
I recently bought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and with my most loved classes I end up having a K:D ratio of 2:1 or 3:1 almost every game. But when it comes to playing as a sniper I just get to 1:1 ...
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Viable strategy to complete “The Surgical”, “Dictator”, and “Mach 5” challenges
All of these challenges involve shooting an entire clip into enemies without missing or reloading. I have done the similar "Perfectionist" with the sniper rifles, but that seemed so much easier with ...
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What is the best gametype/strategy for leveling a sniper rifle?
Having played plenty with shorties, ARs, and SMGs, I'd like to give sniper rifles a fair try. It seems to me that the variable zoom scope that you get towards the highest weapon xp levels is ...
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Fixed gun emplacement challenge
Is there any challenge/title/emblem that you get for kills with a fixed gun emplacement like the ones found on Bakara or Liberation? In previous games there was, but I've gotten a 5+ killstreak, and ...
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How long does a sentry gun last in Spec Ops: Survival?
I've been experimenting with Survival mode in Modern Warfare 3 Spec Ops, but I haven't quite unlocked everything yet. One thing that seems like it should be super useful is the sentry gun. There ...
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No online survival mode games for MW3?
When I try and Find Match on Modern Warfare 3 Survival Mode, it keeps searching but never finds anyone.
Has anyone else experienced this? Why is this?
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Completing the Star Player challenge
I've had a few matches recently (Sabotage) recently where I ended with a greater than 5:1 Kill/Death ratio. The Star Player challenge is unlocked, but neither match completed it.
The actual numbers ...
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Wave list or patterns for MW3 map Resistance
Is there a pattern how enemies appear in MW3 Survival Model map Resistance? If not are there any list about each wave?
I am asking this because this list would help me and other beginners as well to ...
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Is it possible to set up MW3 to run fullscreen on the secondary monitor?
In BF3 I can choose which monitor to use for fullscreen gaming. Since my secondary monitor is my plasma TV, this is a great feature.
MW3 instead offers video modes for the primary screen only, so ...
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Dead Man's Hand and Deathstreaks
What does Dead Man's Hand do and how does it work? Does it count to your deaths if you fail to get a kill using it? or even if you kill does it still count to your deaths?
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What are the differences between the MW3 pistols:P99 and the Five Seven?
Which one has a better recoil? How many bullets does each clip hold? What can you attach to these weapons? Do the differences between these weapons make one better-suited for one situation compared to ...
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Is there any way to reset your stats without losing prestige/ level/ etc.?
I know that there is a "Reset All Stats" button, but I don't want to be all the way back at level one after getting tenth prestige. When I started playing MW3, I hadn't played CoD in forever, and I ...
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Are there any similarities between the plot of Modern Warfare 2 and the plot of Modern Warfare 3?
I've had a few debates with friends over the whole CoD franchise and all, and one of their biggest and most recurring points is that Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Modern Warfare 2 but with changed ...
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Do I get to keep my weapon's level through further prestiges?
If I unlock a weapon via Gear Up, do I carry it's level (proficiency, attachments etc) through further prestiges?
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How does the Range Weapon Proficiency work?
Does Range Weapon Profiency increase the range for both hip-fire AND while aiming down sights (ADS)? Or does it do that just for one of those?
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Checking my Intel collection progress
Where can I find the number of Intel items I have found for each level? I am sure I seen something at one point but I may be getting confused. Either way I cannot find them now.
If I remember ...
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Does playing with a “default” weapon set-up in MW3 unlock weapon proficiencies?
If you have the weapon in the default weapon class is it able to earn proficiencies?
OR earn points towards the same weapon if you've earned it in rank?
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Can I create a 4 vs 4 LAN Party in Call of Duty: MW3?
I have been trying to create a LAN party between two PS3 consoles in Call of Duty MW3, and I succeeded but it allows me only 2 players per console.
My question is: Is there a way to create a LAN ...
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Does each Call of Duty playlist require thousands of servers?
How come Infinity Ward doesn't offer a hardcore playlist for every game type?. Recently they added hardcore domination, FINALLY. But my question is, do they have to have thousands of servers to ...
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Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer is “Currently Unavailable?”
I started up Steam today to play some Modern Warfare 3, and finally play for more than 10 minute increments... Regardless the reason for me playing, the game would not start- and notified me:
"This ...
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Dragunov after recent patch
I saw in the release notes for the most recent Xbox 360 that the Dragunov's recoil has been reduced. I've been using both it and the RSASS a lot with the suppressor attachment and kick proficiency. ...
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How do you execute a strike package in MW3 multiplayer?
When playing multiplayer in COD: MW3 on the PC you are able to select strike packages when creating a class. How do you execute them during multiplayer?
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How do I use the Undermounted Shotgun attachment for assault rifles?
In call of duty: modern warfare 3 (PC version) when playing multiplayer. You can select at weapon level 20 the shotgun attachment for the assault rifle.
How do you fire it?
Does it happen ...
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Prestige Points after starting MW3
Can I earn an extra point if you prestige in MW2 after you have already prestiged in MW3? I did and dont see the PP
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Blind Eye Pro - What Qualifies?
I was reading the description of the blind eye pro perk in call of duty modern warfare 3 perk. It says to destroy someone's streak item. Does that mean things such as destroying crates, or does that ...
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Why don't you always get points for destroying a headquarters?
I've noticed that sometimes you get some points when you destroy a headquarters and sometimes you don't.
Why?
Last game I played HeadQuarter Pro, when my team was trailing, I didn't get points. ...
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Can you use Split Screen multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3 for LAN Party
I plan on throwing a LAN party this week and we'll have a couple Xbox 360s there. I know that you and a guest can play on Xbox Live on the same machine, but I was wondering if we can have 4v4 over LAN ...
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Maps used online VS places in campaign mode
One big thing to do first in online mode is to well know the maps .
I know that I could walk and explore in them alone in a private match. But it's boring...
I began to play the campaign mode to ...
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MW3 downloading 2 times on steam
MW3 is downloading 2 times on steam. First single player which is ~7GB its downloading 14GB, so i'm hoping it will download multiplayer too, but its not, and i have to download multiplayer which is ...
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Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Strict Nat on PS3 and 3G Dongle
I am using a levelone wbr-6800 3g router and a 3g dongle. I am trying to get an open NAT with Mordern Warfare 3 on a ps3. Basically these are the results I get when pinging a server in CA.
My problem ...
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MW3 Care Packages - Killstreak Challenges
I previously asked this question:
Black Ops Care Packages - Killstreak Challenges
It's asking whether or not killstreak rewards which are given when you open a care package killstreak contribute to ...
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How to change button for start next wave in MW3 survival mode?
After end of the wave I buy something and to exit the menu I have to hit "Back" button. Sometimes an extra press starts the next wave early. Is there some way to change this setting and if so what ...
