Battlefield 3 Patch Impressions

[Kenadian]

So now that the patch has been out for a day or so, does anyone have any thoughts on it?

So far I personally can't say I noticed too much except for the fact I still got pwned by one RPG shot to my tank and now the Suppressor seems almost completely useless.

Even though they apparently didn't nerf the Suppressors damage output, they decreased the aimed accuracy so it's much harder to put bullets on target, particularly at range. The change isn't a small one either, it's instantly noticeable that it takes many more rounds to put a target down.

I've heard that using the Flash Suppressor or Heavy Barrel may be the new setup choice, particularly now that the Heavy Barrel has it's effective bullet dropoff range increased dramatically. Apparently these are so good now that you don't even need a foregrip any more on some weapons.

Still haven't confirmed for myself yet though.

 

[Kitlope]

Re: PC patch is live

I'm digging it. Even though I don't have the accuracy with the A-91 like I used to because of the foregrip changes it's across the board and affects most weapons I believe. The real treat is RPG's killing heli-tards in one shot now... give me an AT-4 and there would be some real trouble.

 

[Kenadian]

Re: PC patch is live

I'm finally starting to get accustomed to the patch and while I don't like what's happened to tanks, the weapons don't seem to be as bad as they originally were. I think a lot of it may have to do with altering play style a bit as my longer range weapons of choice typically don't match my accidental close combat style.

The one element I really don't like however is the suppressive effects. If you get into a small, close quarters map such as Grand Bazarre or Seinne Crossing, you can spend most of your time viewing the game through a blurry screen.

I've heard that Dice is aware that they've adjusted the suppressive effect too much so they may be dummying it down somewhat; we'll see.

 

[Wapwap]

So far so good, although tanks got a little useless in most situations. The real thing that's bugging me is the fact that they messed up the commo rose. It's a hell of a job now to actually call a target. I can't believe how they thought this would actually improve things.. why not keep the point+Q as well?