What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

[Mayflower]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

I would so much like to see some more dynamic objects... i.e. Blowing up buildings with tanks, bombs and c4. Not as destructive as Bad Company, but at least being able to destroy a stronghold with a jet or something.

Yea that would be totally awesome; (which I'm almost sure Dice will implement).
A in-game night/day system (like in Crysis) + lite-weather system

And I voted for the second choice too.... Maps of a few square kilometers (DC No Fly Zone, infantry style). May be already tested out in Project Reality (confirm?).

Also, I'd like to see more randomized spawnpoint areas to avoid abusive spawnkilling... like at least 10 different spots per flag outpost

Finally... they should totally be the first game to implement teh...

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[imported_Neptune]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

I think bf3 should be a remake of bf2. Still modern, i dont like ten years in the future, because ten years in the future means that they have to be creative in inventing weapons and vehicles, and creativity sucks IMO.

I think the idea of adding more customization and to limit a person's weapon based on space is an INCREDIBLE IDEA. If anyone has played resident evil 4 they will know what I mean.

The game itself should just be more interesting. They should come up with interesting maps, with mountains, canyons, islands. I think sound and the overall look of the environment should be improved also. The look of games today are becoming absolutely incredible. Im all for gameplay, but any graphic improvement that will enhance gameplay would be good (bf2 has already done this, with the ear-ringing and vision blur when a grenade explodes nearby, for example)

Conquest is a classic keeper. But the maps could be more interesting. For example, USMC starts on a small island with limited vehicles, like wake. But instead of having a uh-60, they have a C-130 than can carry 30+ paratroopers, making it easier for USMC to capture a flag. Ideas like these would add a whole new dimension to the game.

Lastly they should just be smarter when it comes to basic gameplay mechanics, and numbers. Grenades should be limitied to <2, and anything that frustrates players (claymores) should be removed.

BTW why does the size of the map matter? Whats the difference between 64 and 128 players? Your not fighting 64 people at a time! I think 64 is a good number, adding more players would just add to complications.

[Col.Bunwhacker]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

I would like the ability for an engineer type class to build defensive positions, like sandbags or small bunkers, also tank obstacles and other goodies. Without it being exploitable of course. And the ability for a heavy weapon guy to mount his gun in any appropriate location, like in windows or on sandbags. Like in a defensive position that an engineer has built.

In other words, much more dynamic enviroments, where multiple strategies and tactics can be employed. With lots of options, like as many open buildings as possible with many many locations to camp from in them. No more buildings with only one window facing a lousy direction for example.

Destructable stuff of course, as much as possible.

Also good physics and full modding capabilities, without hardcoded features holding mods from being able to make their mod work properly.

edit: I also want NAVAL COMBAT! Loved the naval battles in bf42. BF2 and 2142 is totally missing that.. And it was one of the best things about the BF series. I dont really care what era the next BF is in, as long as its not too arcade or not too realistic. Bf42 was a good example of this kind of balance.

PS: I think a ficticious war in any time period would be best, then you're not constrained with historical limits. BF-WW3 anyone?

[Mayflower]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

BTW why does the size of the map matter? Whats the difference between 64 and 128 players? Your not fighting 64 people at a time! I think 64 is a good number, adding more players would just add to complications.

I meant having bigger map but still the same number of players (64).. the gameplay may be slower but ppl will tend to do more teamwork.
Oppositely, there would be (very) smaller maps for those who prefer an 'arcade' mode.
BTW, talking about servers, they should be able to have TOTAL customization of gameplay; options like: -no vehicles -no grenades -no explosive -tanks only -attack helo only -transport helo only, etc...

Imagine a Karkand without grenades...

[Col.Bunwhacker]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

I would like to add this,.. Next BF needs more penetration!

Anything Like the way they did it in COD4 would be awesome. One of the best things about that game really. It adds so much to a game tactically, your cover becomes important. It would be a shame if something similar wasnt included in the next BF. Anything would be better than nothing in this area!

This kind of stuff, things like new features and a more fully dynamic enviroment, is more important to me than Super high quality graphics. It adds as much to immersion as graphics, maybe more. Its about believability. Nothing will remind you its fake more than a tank that cant drive through a fence. No graphics can make that believable.

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[yeoldehomer]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

They need to make the UAV, Sat Scan and Artillery far more realistic.

The commander screen is essentially a UAV in itself in the realistic sense. I just think it's ridiculous that the commander can run a UAV over a building and find everyone inside. A UAV should just be a pilotable drone with some infrared capabilities that work against trees and that. None of this crap that leads to a well thought out sniper position being given away because the commander has a magical UAV.

Desert Combat sniping was fun. It took some degree of skill to find those rogue snipers. It also meant your sniping adventure of traveling half way across the map on foot wasn't ruined before you got a shot off because of the sat scan system.

They should go back to a 1942: Desert Combat kind of Artillery system too. A spotter or forward observer spots out a target with binoculars, and then calls the artillery in. The artillery vehicle (like a tank, but a Howitzer) then fires a shot and has it tracked from the point of view of the binoculars and has to readjust accordingly. Those of you who've played Desert Combat will know.

[matvalade]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

hey all .. here are the ideas i like (in no particular order):

-crewman/pilot kit needed to get in tanks/apcs and planes/choppers (not jeeps, and neither as passenger etc)

-claymores need more time to set up (round the clock like in ghost recon?) maybe c4 too ...

-no insta heal/rearm .. still can drop bags but you need to stay next to it

-ability to select vehicle only so you dont need to go through all the inf only to find a karkand map (yeah i do like it with vehicles .. prefer mashtuur tough)

-a friend list (so you know if theyre playing and where ... or is there a way and i dont know?)

-anti-air infantry weapons, AT rockets should be more powerful vs armor too ...

-damage consequences .. ex: limping, can only fire single handed weapons, bleeding (constantly losing health), shorter stamina, blurred vision etc.. same goes for vehicles ... a plane should constantly keep losing health as soon as its hit by a missile

-random time & weather .. that would be awesome.. tanks getting stuck in mud (i dont know how/if they can do that but still!!) rain bluring the scope vision, being able to follow a guy with his footprint in the snow!!

-i liked the idea of it being : battlefield WW3 ..

-customizable kits .. somehow .. lots of good ideas thrown around .. from something similar to COD4 too the box that you need to fill ... yet you need to be able to choose through more weapons AND attachments (scopes, silencers, GL) oh and ammo type (tracers at night with rain? someone said that and i just loved the image i got =)

-naval combat could be fun but what i like the most about this game is the squad play.. theres not enough of it so anything that needs teamwork (airplane / laser spotter) sounds good ..

well theres others but these are my favorites...

[Sikpanzer]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

Things I'd like from BF3
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- Open ocean warfare, or a map like Coral Sea or Midway From 1942
- A carrier slingshot, and jets that would actually BE on a carrier
- Carriers that have more than one hallway
- Comms within vehicles -- Eg, chopper pilot can talk to gunner, same with jets
- For the sniper/SF class to have a laser designator to paint targets for pilots
- A HUD improvement, in which it would show where you've taken hits on your body, and your current stance [Standing/Crouching/Prone] If you've played the ORIGINAL Ghost Recon, you'll know what I'm talking about. If you got shot in th leg you'd walk slower ECT.

[iQue]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

Think I might have posted here before... anyway:

- Med and ammo hubs 2142 style
- Keep the large maps and vehicles gameplay, don't mainstream it (aka IO only)
- Jets and choppers are good, as long as they're balanced properly (not BF2 air rape)
- Accurate weapons, but I don't want any hardcore mode or similar
- Keep the open and lovely sandbox gameplay
- More mod support
- And the ability to let bullets pass through players, aka "killing-three-guys-with-one-sniper-shot"
- Remove the god damn clays, they're only annoying and a good sniper won't need them for protection anyway

There's a lot more, but that's just what I came to think of right now. :)

[Sudano]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

If they just expanded on what they have the right way it would be great. More people, more maps and bigger maps, and more ways to kill while keeping it as realistic as possible along with some sexy graphics that run decent on an average computer..

[Roger Smith]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

i voted other. i would like to see some support what so fing ever. very disappointed with how that went on bf2.

[ebevan_91]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

More maps, city maps for sure.
Naval warfare.
Mountain warfare.
Various terrain.
Current uniform camo (yes I know BF2 used MARPAT which was correct), like the PLA should have used their new digital camo.
BF2142 unlock system.
More weapons/vehicles.

[[Spec] Battleboy911]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

What I would like them to add, is a motion sensor for your head which you can look around with, like in Arma2. Weapon customization is key, although they did very well with just kits.

But BF3 is just going to be awesome any other way :P

~BB

[JunoPPCLI]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

Give me Joint Ops, on the frostbite engine. Thats the perfect game right there.

[FearofWarman88]

Re: What new feature would you most like to see in BF3

Larger scale battles. It is always fun having an 32.vs. 32 man battle. How about 64 .vs.64? Coming from an game like Total War, where you have thousands of men on the field at one time, I'm down with that. Also, Introduction of Navies and battleships would be interesting to have!