A patch be coming

dreamers75

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2011/11/18/incoming-battlefield-3-update.aspx##


mentions consoles

Cormic

Cool - looking forward to the update.

Krieg

The DICE team are hard at work supporting Battlefield 3. To date, we have implemented several server updates to improve stability and performance. Next week we are publishing a significant Battlefield 3 client update for the PC. Console patches take a bit longer due to the certification requirements for console content, but it will follow shortly after the PC update.

So what’s in the PC patch? You’ll see improved polish, stability, weapons balancing, squad control functionality, user interface enhancements, and several feature enhancements that address feedback the community has provided to date – plus we’re removing the so called “negative mouse acceleration” that some of you have experienced.

Regarding cheating and boosting, we continue to analyze data to identify and hold accountable (ban, wipe stats) players that cheat or boost. We’ve received questions about what to do when faced with unsportsmanlike conduct in Battlefield 3 – the best course of action is to click the warning sign next to their profile name in Battlelog, or head to the EA Help Desk and report your issue. These leads will enable us to follow up on the report.

We appreciate all the feedback. Keep it coming to help us with future improvements. Check back next week to confirm the patch launch date and the detailed fix list. Thanks for playing and sharing your feedback with us!

Sounds good.

Dcully

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy315LID1M0

Krieg

my client just updated

Patch notes for Nov 22 patch
Major client update for the PC version Battlefield 3 as well as a server-side update for all platforms.

The update will be made on Nov. 22nd 7:00 AM UTC / Nov. 21st 11:00 PM PST.

We’ll share release timing on the console patches as soon as we are clear on the timing, these take a bit longer due to console certification process.


---- Client-Side Changes:

-- Visuals, Stability and Performance Fixes:

• General performance and loading time improvements
• “Black Screen” fix for an issue occurring on some PC Configurations
• Stereo and Rendering Support for Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards
• Adjusted the “stuttering” encountered on some PC configurations.
• Fixed several Crashes when joining MP and Co-Op sessions
• Fixed multiple problems when using multiple monitors (Eyefinity / Surround).
• Fixed visual corruption issues on certain Nvidia Cards
• Improved loading times for certain textures
• Added console command “GameTime.MaxVariableFps” to limit max FPS
• Added console command “UI.DrawEnable” to hide UI for screenshots / videos

-- Balance and Gameplay Adjustments (PC)

• Fixed a problem with high speed mouse movement
• Added back some missing Growlers on Kharg Island Conquest Large
• Added back EOR sound for SQDM and TDM
• You should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open position
• Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it(note the affect this will have on Hardcore mode!)
• Spawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemies
• You should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDM
• Combat areas on Kharg Rush tweaked in order to disallow defenders to access the carrier ship after 1st base is taken and being able to enter the AA gun
• Fixed a problem with revived players not suffering suppression
• Fixed a problem with the camera when being revived in COOP
• Added joystick deadzone setting
• Fixed sound for when climbing ladders
• Fixed an issue with some weapon sounds in first person
• Fixed a swim sound loop error
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantry
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeeps.
• Reduced the physics impact of AA guns and Jet Cannons, players under attack from these weapons should no longer lose control.
• Increased the damage of the 44 Magnum slightly.
• Increased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 Rex.
• Increased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weapons.
• Slightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-R.
• Slightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long range.
• Slightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm rifles.
• Decreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weapons.
• Reduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraft.
• Increased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK rounds.
• Reduced the damage .50cal weapons do against Helicopters.
• Updated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells
UI Changes (PC)
• Added round duration and ticket summary at EOR
• Advanced squad polish – should be more intuitive
• Significant changes to the Join Squad functionality (see below)
• Fixed a problem regarding keybindings while playing
• You should now get a better error message when being disconnected via Battlelog

---- Server Update Highlights

• EOD Bot exploit fix
• Several crash fixes
• Anti-stat padding measures taken, disallowing ranked servers to run obscure settings
• Improved team kill kick configuration
• Support for unranked servers. Unranked servers do not report players' scores to Battlelog, but server administrators can freely control all settings


-- Share your profile and stats with new Battlelog functionality

• Ability to share your Profile and Stats pages to Facebook, Google+, and Twitter
• User Profile and Stats pages on Battlelog can now be accessed without being signed in to Battlelog if you know a user's URL
• Single sign on from Battlelog to Origin. If you're not logged in to Origin and join a game server, Battlelog will automatically sign you in to Origin in the background and join the game server


-- Quick notes on Squad changes in the Nov 22 update

• Removed FIND ME A SQUAD option
• Allow players to join empty Squads alone, thus having 1/4 squad members
• Change order of options to LEAVE SQUAD, INV A FRIEND, SWITCH TEAM
• Disable Privacy flag when 1 man squad
• Reset Privacy flag from Private to Public when squad drops to 1 player
• All occupied Squads will now show up colored blue on the Squad Selection screen
• Players who choose not to join squads will also show up as Blue in the "Not in a Squad” line
• Squads that are currently empty will display as white -- if you wish to join an empty Squad, you can choose the first one marked with white text


-- A detailed look at Squad refinements

A detailed look at Squad refinements

Today's PC client patch features numerous tweaks to Squad functionality and is part of our ongoing efforts to make it easier to play with friends and Platoon mates. These changes will also be implemented for consoles when we release the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 updates shortly. Stay tuned for the exact date of the console updates.

First, we need to look at how joining with Squads and Platoons affects the balance of teams. Initially, servers are commanded to equal out each side, so joining with friends can impact that balance while joining with Platoons further hinders this. As a result we have made some adjustments to the in-game Squad management screen.

For PC, you are now able to highlight the various Squads and select which one you wish to join by selecting a Squad and then clicking the Join Squad button. Please note that the Squad Privacy option still allows 2 man Squads which, during 64 player sessions, can lead to players with no squad position –- the number of people with no Squads will be shown at the bottom of the Squad selection list.

After the patch is applied to consoles (in the near future) you will be able to join Squads by cycling through the list and selecting which Squad you wish to join.

Spacedog

This pleases me.

lahcen86

So where the fudge is the nerf for the tack light, IRNV scopes, f2000 ? Shot guns didn't get a look in either, no increase of power or decrease in spread over short distances. Some awesome changes though, just not all inclusive of some of the biggest concerns I've personally heard the BF3 community request.

Whats the time frame on the next patch I wonder ???

AnCapaillMor

Anyone else finding when playing russian now that their dudes are speaking in mexican?

the_syco

Displeases me greatly:
• Decreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weapons.

Pleases me greatly:
• Fixed several Crashes when joining MP and Co-Op sessions
• Improved loading times for certain textures
• You should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open position
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantry

Pleases me somewhat:
• Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it(note the affect this will have on Hardcore mode!)
• Spawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemies
• You should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDM
• Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeeps.

I like:
• Increased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 Rex.
• Increased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weapons.
• Slightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-R.
• Slightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long range.
• Slightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm rifles.
• Reduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraft.
• Increased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK rounds.
• Reduced the damage .50cal weapons do against Helicopters.
• Updated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells

About f**king time:
• Significant changes to the Join Squad functionality (see below)

I hope this includes mice - I want my Melee Mouse Mapping to work again, goddammit!
• Fixed a problem regarding keybindings while playing

Uh.... so we'll have more to complain about?
• You should now get a better error message when being disconnected via Battlelog

Awesome. Maybe a 24 plane Caspian server?
• Support for unranked servers. Unranked servers do not report players' scores to Battlelog, but server administrators can freely control all settings

lahcen86

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

Anyone else finding when playing russian now that their dudes are speaking in mexican?

Lol I hope this is true !!

jonski

Well up until last night I could play the game ..... with some of the problems that others had but nothing to maddening .

Now that I have applied the patch .... I can't play at all ........... join a game and after a second or two the game freezes ..... ctrl+alt+del to be greeted with a bf3.exe has encountered an error type thingy .

Krieg

No mention of flashlight nerf either, which I find odd since I thought that fix was completed on dice's side.

ktulu123

So how's everyone finding the new patch?

wonderboysam

noooooo my scar

Krieg

ktulu123 wrote: »

So how's everyone finding the new patch?

Only played it briefly, I wasnt happy with the anti air nerf, jets and choppers were raping caspian border, granted they were good pilots but anti air misiles felt useless since even when you hit them, they just fly away, reapir and then come back. I really dont know wjhy dice nerfed it.

The skar is fine imo, didnt really feel under powered

TheDoc

Krieg wrote: »

The skar is fine imo, didnt really feel under powered

Scar was very noticably overpowered imo


Games like this are shockingly difficult to balance at times with all the various weapons, to ensure they all dont act the same.

Happy enough with it, they seemed to nail most of the major things on the head.

Flashlight is not OP btw...and I really dont see how people can say it is, get a surefire light put in your face from 5 feet, 20 feet, then 30 feet, then further and further, you genuinelly dont see ****.

The disadvantages is seeing someone coming a mile away unless they have some good control of the T button.

I was happy with AK74SU and M4 didnt get touched, stupidly OP in my view, espeically the AK74SU

ShadowHearth

I haven't even been near pc today. Does it improve stability of the game? Any performance improvements?

Haven't used scar, but I heard alot about it being op. g36c is for me, thank you very much.

Tactical light is grand. It's really a double edged sword. It can really help and really feck you up. I haven't used it anyway, but I don't want it to be changed.

Where the hell irnv nerf? I played Xbox version today for a bit and everyone were using irnv. If someone haven't had it, it was because they did not unlocked it.

Really looking forward to party system improvements. If was idiotic! 4 of us wanted to join squad deathmatch. It's really fun when all squad is made out of your friends and all on vent. Stupid system joined us to a server and puted each of us in to different squads.... Facepalm...

jonski

jonski wrote: »

Well up until last night I could play the game ..... with some of the problems that others had but nothing too maddening .

Now that I have applied the patch .... I can't play at all ........... join a game and after a second or two the game freezes ..... ctrl+alt+del to be greeted with a bf3.exe has encountered an error type thingy .

Anyone else seeing this at all ??

battser

jonski wrote: »

Anyone else seeing this at all ??

Turn off your antivirus and try it. I have a problem with antivir at the moment. its blocking the BF3 exe so just shuts down. Could be related once you hit server side.

Tyrant^

Black screen only sound after loading the level.

Ironically this is one of the "fixes"

Fanny Cradock

I assume you have tried to use Origin's repair option?

TheFairy

What a total fook up. Knee jerk reaction to the weh weh weh on public forums. Dice will patch this game till its a mess, not that they have far to go! BF2 all over again!

Spacedog

Fanny Cradock wrote: »

I assume you have tried to use Origin's repair option?

I wouldn't put much faith in Origin to fix commonly reported bugs in the game.

Roll on Patch 2, I don't see much difference, other than a little less stability when starting a new game.

Tyrant^

*dribbles*

Have the russian version so needed another russian to english patch

jonski

battser wrote: »

Turn off your antivirus and try it. I have a problem with antivir at the moment. its blocking the BF3 exe so just shuts down. Could be related once you hit server side.

I tried

updating punkbuster manually
updating graphics driver to latest version
turning off Microsoft security essentials
using the origin repair option
uninstalling the game and reinstalling it again

Still freezing a few seconds after I enter a server and I have to ctrl+alt+del to get control of my pc , at that stage a msg is on the screen saying bf3 has stopped working ( nooo ... really ? I would never have guessed )

ktulu123

Still getting the "Battlefield has stopped working" crash every first time launch, then when I try again i get "cannot connect to server(1)" then 3rd time i get in. Happens 80% of the time! Pain in the arse!

Lucutus

ktulu123 wrote: »

Still getting the "Battlefield has stopped working" crash every first time launch, then when I try again i get "cannot connect to server(1)" then 3rd time i get in. Happens 80% of the time! Pain in the arse!

I get this also, might look for a post on the getsatisfaction.com site so I can bump it...

http://getsatisfaction.com/battlefield3/topics/crash_on_first_join_smooth_sailing_afterwards

William_Hicley

ktulu123 wrote: »

Still getting the "Battlefield has stopped working" crash every first time launch, then when I try again i get "cannot connect to server(1)" then 3rd time i get in. Happens 80% of the time! Pain in the arse!

Exactly the same thing happens to me. Third attempt is usually the charm!
Do you have any trouble with your microphone? I know for fact mine works perfectly, but 90% of the time wont work with BF3.

ktulu123

The one im using atm is ****e so that's the only problem with it i think. I should be getting my new one delivered tomorrow so I'll report back then.

William_Hicley

ktulu123 wrote: »

The one im using atm is ****e so that's the only problem with it i think. I should be getting my new one delivered tomorrow so I'll report back then.

I happen to have a pretty good one...

http://www.sennheiser.com/comm/icm_eng.nsf/root/502141#

But Battlefield 3 dont seem to like it much. This has an 1/8" jack for both mic and phones. I read that USB sets are more suited? Let me know how you get on with your new one.

heebusjeebus

I'm only getting a black screen when i load a server now. Sometimes I can hear what is going on.
Will try the repair via Origin and see if that works.