Is PlanetSide 2 more entertaining than BF3 ?

[Exmortius]

i got a bronze medal last night for something >.>

[TheDAWinz]

Originally Posted by Exmortius

i got a bronze medal last night for something >.>

4 kills.

[ISVRaDa]

Originally Posted by Sunrock

You are delusional as that does not describe the reality. You might think it's a bad game and I respect that. But don't come and tell me that it has so mush more bugs then any other game you have played.

I can say that I never played a FPS game on console though so can't really pin point what makes it console. But I don't feel there is any control issues with the game like you can with console ports to PC with games like Arkham City or The Witcher 2.

Stop smoking what ever you're smoking so you can see the truth.

First admit that you are a BF3 fanboy, that is all, the rest are just our opinions about which we like it more or less, etc. Same story as always

[Sunrock]

Originally Posted by ISVRaDa

First admit that you are a BF3 fanboy, that is all, the rest are just our opinions about which we like it more or less, etc. Same story as always

No we are talking about facts here not opinions. Fact: BF3 does not have more bugs then BF2 or any other Battlefield, Call of Duty or Metal of Honor game.

And I would not call my self a BF3 fanboy. Sure I admit that I think its the best FPS game that been released during the last 5 years or so. But FPS games are not even my main type of games. I'm allot bigger fan of the Total War series then I'm with Battlefield. But I would say that my main type of games are old school MMORPGs. So if you want to call me a fanboy call me an EQ fanboy.

[berzerkerking]

Originally Posted by VikingKong

Aren't most things?

^ This man speaks the truth.

BF3 is a lot closer to COD than it is Battlefield, if you ask me. Should have just called it Bad Company 3 to avoid any confusion.

Your not supposed to pay to use the built in wi-fi capabilities of your device IJS

[ISVRaDa]

Originally Posted by Sunrock

And I would not call my self a BF3 fanboy. Sure I admit that I think its the best FPS game that been released during the last 5 years or so.

...ok, it's all said with that xD

And Ultima Online (Origin) > EQ

[Rolfski]

Am I the only one that actually prefers BF3?

PS 2 atm seems to lack 3 major things: Prolonged action, focus and accomplishment. As a newbie, you feel totally desolated. Way too much downtime to get into any action and once you managed to get in, you die in seconds. Unless you are lucky to find some organized and communicating squad which happened to me only once, this game is downright boring so far.
I really hope my luck will change, because atm I'm feeling this PS1 syndrome. I could never get into that game because of the downtime.

Don't get me wrong, I prefer the tactical and strategic potential of PS2 by far over the relatively shallow game play of BF3 but that game has at least some pretty important basics right:
- Focus. Especially on Rush modus: it's always clear were you need to go.
- Awesome and non-stop action: Zero downtime and shooting Karkand to rubbles on a high-end PC is an unmatched experience. Weapon handling is tight, although COD is better at this.
- Decent variety. Enough weapons, maps, game modes and expansions to suit your needs.
- Balance. It's always work in progress but especially after the latest patch, many issues were fixed without going overboard.

The balance between instant action/fulfillment and strategy/accomplishment is always a delicate and a hot debated one. On one side of the spectrum you have Eve Online (I got a lot of accomplishment out of that game but it's 99% down time) and on the other COD (-like) games. Instant action but that's more or less it. PS2 and BF3 are in between these on there own side of the spectrum, but so far BF3 has done a way better job at exploiting its strengths imo. PS2 desperately needs more focus, accomplishment and tools for tactical coordination.

[Rolfski]

Originally Posted by WildVS

Eventually though you should try to join an outfit. Best way to enjoy the game with a regular set of friends so you won't be subjected to the pot luck of randomness.

Thks for the advice, that's what I figured as well. So after seeing some nice massive Max crashing and carpet bombing on Total Biscuit's PAX video's, I decided to join the Devil Dogs outfit. That immediately made for a way better gaming experience, although I'm still not 100% sold on the pacing of the game.