Battlefield 3 Discussion Thread

[blink_c]

For all of us with Alienware computers, or TactX keyboards/mice, BF3 got AlienFX support in the new patch from today. It flashes red when you are low on health, and flashes blue/orange when you respawn.

[DirtyTrickster]

For all of us with Alienware computers, or TactX keyboards/mice, BF3 got AlienFX support in the new patch from today. It flashes red when you are low on health, and flashes blue/orange when you respawn.

Do we need to do anything to enable this (Alienware computer) or is it automatic?

It would be nice to get a visual or audio warning when you're low on ammo too. I always get caught with 3 bullets left and need to reload

[unixfool]

For all of us with Alienware computers, or TactX keyboards/mice, BF3 got AlienFX support in the new patch from today. It flashes red when you are low on health, and flashes blue/orange when you respawn.

Holy crap. Nice!

[blink_c]

It's in the patch, nothing to enable. After completing the patch process, it should just work. You are correct though, I'm glad they added in AlienFX support, but I feel like they could have used it for a lot more (different events, warning, etc).

[spradhan01]

^ this. sometimes the vehicles are just too much. i just hope they don't price it too high.

Its $15 for the DLC.

@blink_c
Where are the release notes for that?
All I see is information about different attachment's pros and cons..

[blink_c]

Its $15 for the DLC.

@blink_c
Where are the release notes for that?
All I see is information about different attachment's pros and cons..

I haven't looked fr any patch notes yet. But spread across some the Forums here on NBR, people have been talking about i and confirming the color changes. Most talk has been done in the Alienware section and the M18x section.

[DirtyTrickster]

Anyone using Realmware BF3 settings editor? Do you have an issue with jet hard brake needing rebound after joining servers? I constantly have to delete/rebind that particular key. Very frustrating.

The problem started after the last patch. I don't know if it has anything to do with EA putting the hard brake in the in game settings or not.

[Falco152]

Most likely it do something with Dice putting heavy break in the game settings.

Also, why are you using heavy break nowadays.
With the significantly improved coin flipping heatseekers and stingers that how seem once in awhile ignore flares make you an easy target to both air and ground.

And when I say coin flipping heatseekers as in they can turn 180 on a dime, can fly in circles around you despite it passed though many chaff burst. Where it decides you get hit or not, once the ecm wears out.

[DirtyTrickster]

Most likely it do something with Dice putting heavy break in the game settings.

Also, why are you using heavy break nowadays.
With the significantly improved coin flipping heatseekers and stingers that how seem once in awhile ignore flares make you an easy target to both air and ground.

And when I say coin flipping heatseekers as in they can turn 180 on a dime, can fly in circles around you despite it passed though many chaff burst. Where it decides you get hit or not, once the ecm wears out.

I assumed it was due to the patch. I wanted to delete all of the modified files (modified my the editor) but I'm nor sure which they are.

I use the brakes to help get away from dogfights

[Falco152]

While, I'm not horrible but just half decent pilot.

Here's a jet tip, never use heavy break to break away from dogfights.

All it does either make you an easy kill or get rammed by the tailing pilot.