Battlefield 3 Developer Tweets
Some of the developers involved with Battlefield 3 have been very active on twitter answer questions about the game. There is a lot they won't talk about or comment on since we are only in the very beginning of the game's reveal. I've gone through a couple of the twitter accounts and picked out some of the more interesting and commonly asked questions. I'll update this as more come out.
Johan 'repi' Andersson - Rendering Architect
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Sandvichman94
k, 2 things, i wont need a monster pc that is water cooled right? Also, should i buy my parts now, or buy it during/after the summer?
repi
I would by after summer, and no you do not need an absolute monster machine
Blond3r
Thx4reply. U mentioned PS3. Is PS3 still THE challenge for developers compared to the 360? Will FB2 bring the PS3/360 to their limits?
repi
yes and yes
SLBartley
Is Frostbite going to be licensed out, or is strictly a DICE tool?
repi
Frostbite is not going to be licensed out, strictly DICE/EA internal tech. we focus on creating great games, not selling tech
Flyfunner5
does this mean no modding? & how about random weather effects, time of map, & unscripted destruction. D2.0 is a bore
repi
licensing has nothing to do with modding
asmzn2009
#BF3 will have a DX11 only engine?? Meaning i'll be forced to upgrade?
repi
#BF3 requires a DX10 or DX11 GPU yes + Vista or Win7. time to leave the 10 year old WinXP & let the PC show its true strength
Blond3r
Really nice demo. Looks awesome. What I would like to know: How much more 'destruction' can the engine deliver e.g. compared with BC2?
repi
can't really comment on the destruction at this time, but will be more information out about it over time
siemper
hej man!, Question..does BF3 caputre the real BF2 experience? or it's more in the style of BC2? I hope the BF2 expericne, it rocked!
repi
is a true sequel to bf2. but don't take my word for it, wait until you see & try it yourself and decide
Eyce_Au
Have you got an eta on recommended specs for #BF3? Kinda delaying my next PC build until I see them (I play BC2 on low atm )
repi
probably be quite some time until we announce the #bf3 min + req spec as we need to do more testing. but later = cheaper/better HW!
GamerOfFreedom
Has the draw distance been improved in FB2 so we dont get boxes popping up out of the blue?
repi
that is not an engine issue, but a game performance/quality tradeoff
Tuxey
What are the waring factions in the game? or is that still under NDA?
repi
we havent said anything about the story yet, and definitely wont do it over twitter, so wait for more information
GameZenith
Seriously, why does DICE have to "set their sights" on Call of Duty in regards to Battlefield 3? They're two different types of games. #bf3
repi
that was GameInformer that wrote the text on their cover, not DICE
Evil_Paladin
so when will hear more on #BF3 console versions? I have a subscription to game informer, should I start there?
repi
the game informer article is definitely the next source of information
repi
Ok so how many of you gamers are building a new PC for our #BF3 and what hardware will you use? Highly recommend Win7 64-bit + DX11 GPU
repi
DICE internal #BF3 pro mousepads of awesomeness for the devteam
http://yfrog.com/h8r6khej http://yfrog.com/h8jjmuhj
armerius
any word about the recommended specs?
repi
no not yet
ivanassen
Nice! Can't wait for the screenshots! What's the conspiracy theory behind pulling the reveal earlier from GDC, though
repi
thanks! this is more of a tease compared to what will be at GDC
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Alan 'Demize99' Kertz - Gameplay Designer
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blanketstein
Instead of dogtags I think it would be cooler if you could cut off their tongue and hang them around your neck as trophy
Demize99
You're a sick man.
CowanVols
I know this isn't part of your job, but what is ur opinion on Dropshotting and will that be a factor in #BF3 unlike it was in #BC2
Demize99
Dolphin Diving is out. Period. #BF3
JoostPlas
Any comments on the knive and dogtags?
Demize99
There will be a knife, there will be dogtags. No details for now.
Evil_Paladin
hey where can I pre-order #BF3 limited edition on consoles?
Demize99
It might not be listed as the LE, but if you preorder you will get the LE.
VW_05_08
Is/are the guy(s) who designed the maps of BF2 and 2142 still working at DICE btw ?
Demize99
Yes, many of them are working on #BF3 as well.
burkelucas
is it true that in bf3 you can drag fallen teammates to safety?
Demize99
No comment on drag right now.
DeadFire87
Will BF3 feature Prone ability on all platforms? Certainly its not resource intensive on PS3 or X360 systems.
Demize99
Yes, prone is on all platforms.
Sandvichman94
Will the learning curve be as big as bf2, i mean, it was pretty bad in bf2, and make a way to large segregation between players.
Demize99
BF3 will be deeper than BF2. That said we've paid a lot of attention to keeping depth while pacing the learning curve.
OD32
Will there be friendly fire in bf3?
Demize99
Friendly Fire will be an option, yes.
TO0815
can you tell us if will will see the commnder back in #BF3?
Demize99
No comment on commander.
whipgeezbrut
will the bf3 beta be on all 3 platforms? like moh was
Demize99
No comment on the beta right now.
Marler123
Any chance of grapple hook and zipwires in #BF3
Demize99
No plans for grapple hook or zipwires no.
BF_Fan_UK
is there bullet drop in #bf3?
Demize99
Yes, there is bullet drop. Doesn't work the same as BC2 though, it's a much deeper system.
BlackoutAU
Are you able to comment on what anti-cheat system #BF3 will use?
Demize99
No comment on anticheat.
jessewt
Any word if the PC version of BF3 will support community modding, like BF2? Will Frostbite 2.0 be moddable by end-users? Thanks!
Demize99
No comment.
OD32
Will there be tracer darts?
Demize99
No, no tracer darts. That's a bit too BC and not enough BF.
Blond3r
Hi. Regarding #BF3 teaser. Would u confirm these vehicles: AH-64, Bell UH-1Y, UH-60, F/A-18, SU-37, M1A2, LAV-25, M2 Bradley,HMMWV
Demize99
No, I won't confirm any vehicles from the teaser. #NoComment
mhurley187
I'm determined to get an answer other than 'no comment'. Will there be sand in Battlefield 3?
Demize99
One of the cities is Tehran... Yes, yes there will be sand.
Airrik99
What's up with spotting? In or Out?
Demize99
It's in, I just don't know how it works yet.
Irrational_LA
Killcam?
Demize99
Yep, not talking about that kinda specifics yet either.
coddan1
whats the thought behind making the bf3 cover so similar to bc2? wouldnt it make sense to differentiate the series from eachother
Demize99
It has a dude, a tank, and the inner fire of a soldier. Yeah, ok, I see the similarity, but which one sold more BC2 or BF2?
XStalkerxx
Hi man! do you know if theres any chance us PC'ers will get BattleRecorder in #BF3?
Demize99
I have no comment on Battle Recorder. #BF3
mgremont
Hi, And what about SDK and lan support in #BF3 on PC?
Demize99
No comment.
Evil_Paladin
do consoles get #BF3 limited edition to?
Demize99
Yes, consoles will be able to get the Limited Edition too #BF3
Evil_Paladin
one more question, assuming #BF3 has 24 players online, have you guys made the maps that work out fot it?
Demize99
Maps will of course take player count as a factor. Not all modes in BC2 were 24/32 and map size adjusted. Trust us a bit #BF3
GamerOfFreedom
Regarding tracers in BF3/FB2 will they reflect light to surfaces? So we can really see the tracers at night?
M0t0rBreath
Tracers is another topic to discuss #bf3
Demize99
Tracers are in, period. Players need to feel the fire fight, and tracers add to that feeling. You can hide other ways.
Sandvichman94
Will the pc version have controller support, and aim assist like bfbc2? I like using a controller.
Demize99
It's not decided yet, I'm ok with it though... Mouse is still more accurate
M0t0rBreath
The BC2 C4 might cause trouble in BF3. Especially in maps like Wake or that have airfields. You guys using the same set-up? #BF3
Demize99
Something like the method of C4 throwing way too detailed to be confirming now.
coddan1
with less players on consoles, how will that affect mapmaking? will consoles have different maps, or will the maps have to shrink?
Demize99
No comment on player counts.
Leopardi_
are you planning to include proper FoV handling with scalable weapon models like on MoH?
Demize99
MoH MP and BC2 used the same weapon and FOV systems... BF3 is an upgraded version.
Airrik99
Is there really a valid reason why PS3 won't have 64 players?
Demize99
Of course, we didn't say "oh console players don't want 64 players." Network performance and cpu/gpu power and memory.
bitcloudrzr
Yes, I would also like to know the PS3 player count for this game. Would it be in the new GI March edition?
Demize99
yes it's in gi
Evil_Paladin
will both #BF3 ps3 and 360 be equally the same? having a hard time choosing which platform to pre order on
Demize99
A bit early to say.
Killzone_Kid
Why do we need prone again?
Demize99
Community Service for starts. It's better integrated into gameplay for 2nd. Third it fits our physical focus.
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Christina Ann Coffin - Platform Specialist - Frostbite Engine Coder
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ScottGrill
64 is fine. Loved it in BF2. Why only 24 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 though? Hardware limitations? No dedicated servers?
ChristinaCoffin
we'll support as many as we can +maybe extra provided it maintains the integrity of the play experience
armerius
SHARE with us! XD or at least a gtx 460 1gb should be enough to play the game?
ChristinaCoffin
we haven't announced formal target spec, but yes it would run on that. We are supporting a lot of highly scalable gfx features
ChristinaCoffin
if you want a lot more info on #bf3 I *strongly* suggest you get the March issue of game informer
ChristinaCoffin
teaser trailers are you know, made for teasing
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Also if you are looking for some Battlefield 3 desktop wallpaper checkout this thread on the EA UK forums.
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Some of the developers involved with Battlefield 3 have been very active on twitter answer questions about the game. There is a lot they won't talk about or comment on since we are only in the very beginning of the game's reveal. I've gone through a couple of the twitter accounts and picked out some of the more interesting and commonly asked questions. I'll update this as more come out.
Johan 'repi' Andersson - Rendering Architect
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sandvichman94
k, 2 things, i wont need a monster pc that is water cooled right? Also, should i buy my parts now, or buy it during/after the summer?
repi
I would by after summer, and no you do not need an absolute monster machine
Blond3r
Thx4reply. U mentioned PS3. Is PS3 still THE challenge for developers compared to the 360? Will FB2 bring the PS3/360 to their limits?
repi
yes and yes
SLBartley
Is Frostbite going to be licensed out, or is strictly a DICE tool?
repi
Frostbite is not going to be licensed out, strictly DICE/EA internal tech. we focus on creating great games, not selling tech
Flyfunner5
does this mean no modding? & how about random weather effects, time of map, & unscripted destruction. D2.0 is a bore
repi
licensing has nothing to do with modding
asmzn2009
#BF3 will have a DX11 only engine?? Meaning i'll be forced to upgrade?
repi
#BF3 requires a DX10 or DX11 GPU yes + Vista or Win7. time to leave the 10 year old WinXP & let the PC show its true strength
Blond3r
Really nice demo. Looks awesome. What I would like to know: How much more 'destruction' can the engine deliver e.g. compared with BC2?
repi
can't really comment on the destruction at this time, but will be more information out about it over time
siemper
hej man!, Question..does BF3 caputre the real BF2 experience? or it's more in the style of BC2? I hope the BF2 expericne, it rocked!
repi
is a true sequel to bf2. but don't take my word for it, wait until you see & try it yourself and decide
Eyce_Au
Have you got an eta on recommended specs for #BF3? Kinda delaying my next PC build until I see them (I play BC2 on low atm )
repi
probably be quite some time until we announce the #bf3 min + req spec as we need to do more testing. but later = cheaper/better HW!
GamerOfFreedom
Has the draw distance been improved in FB2 so we dont get boxes popping up out of the blue?
repi
that is not an engine issue, but a game performance/quality tradeoff
Tuxey
What are the waring factions in the game? or is that still under NDA?
repi
we havent said anything about the story yet, and definitely wont do it over twitter, so wait for more information
GameZenith
Seriously, why does DICE have to "set their sights" on Call of Duty in regards to Battlefield 3? They're two different types of games. #bf3
repi
that was GameInformer that wrote the text on their cover, not DICE
Evil_Paladin
so when will hear more on #BF3 console versions? I have a subscription to game informer, should I start there?
repi
the game informer article is definitely the next source of information
repi
Ok so how many of you gamers are building a new PC for our #BF3 and what hardware will you use? Highly recommend Win7 64-bit + DX11 GPU
repi
DICE internal #BF3 pro mousepads of awesomeness for the devteam
http://yfrog.com/h8r6khej http://yfrog.com/h8jjmuhj
armerius
any word about the recommended specs?
repi
no not yet
ivanassen
Nice! Can't wait for the screenshots! What's the conspiracy theory behind pulling the reveal earlier from GDC, though
repi
thanks! this is more of a tease compared to what will be at GDC
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Alan 'Demize99' Kertz - Gameplay Designer
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blanketstein
Instead of dogtags I think it would be cooler if you could cut off their tongue and hang them around your neck as trophy
Demize99
You're a sick man.
CowanVols
I know this isn't part of your job, but what is ur opinion on Dropshotting and will that be a factor in #BF3 unlike it was in #BC2
Demize99
Dolphin Diving is out. Period. #BF3
JoostPlas
Any comments on the knive and dogtags?
Demize99
There will be a knife, there will be dogtags. No details for now.
Evil_Paladin
hey where can I pre-order #BF3 limited edition on consoles?
Demize99
It might not be listed as the LE, but if you preorder you will get the LE.
VW_05_08
Is/are the guy(s) who designed the maps of BF2 and 2142 still working at DICE btw ?
Demize99
Yes, many of them are working on #BF3 as well.
burkelucas
is it true that in bf3 you can drag fallen teammates to safety?
Demize99
No comment on drag right now.
DeadFire87
Will BF3 feature Prone ability on all platforms? Certainly its not resource intensive on PS3 or X360 systems.
Demize99
Yes, prone is on all platforms.
Sandvichman94
Will the learning curve be as big as bf2, i mean, it was pretty bad in bf2, and make a way to large segregation between players.
Demize99
BF3 will be deeper than BF2. That said we've paid a lot of attention to keeping depth while pacing the learning curve.
OD32
Will there be friendly fire in bf3?
Demize99
Friendly Fire will be an option, yes.
TO0815
can you tell us if will will see the commnder back in #BF3?
Demize99
No comment on commander.
whipgeezbrut
will the bf3 beta be on all 3 platforms? like moh was
Demize99
No comment on the beta right now.
Marler123
Any chance of grapple hook and zipwires in #BF3
Demize99
No plans for grapple hook or zipwires no.
BF_Fan_UK
is there bullet drop in #bf3?
Demize99
Yes, there is bullet drop. Doesn't work the same as BC2 though, it's a much deeper system.
BlackoutAU
Are you able to comment on what anti-cheat system #BF3 will use?
Demize99
No comment on anticheat.
jessewt
Any word if the PC version of BF3 will support community modding, like BF2? Will Frostbite 2.0 be moddable by end-users? Thanks!
Demize99
No comment.
OD32
Will there be tracer darts?
Demize99
No, no tracer darts. That's a bit too BC and not enough BF.
Blond3r
Hi. Regarding #BF3 teaser. Would u confirm these vehicles: AH-64, Bell UH-1Y, UH-60, F/A-18, SU-37, M1A2, LAV-25, M2 Bradley,HMMWV
Demize99
No, I won't confirm any vehicles from the teaser. #NoComment
mhurley187
I'm determined to get an answer other than 'no comment'. Will there be sand in Battlefield 3?
Demize99
One of the cities is Tehran... Yes, yes there will be sand.
Airrik99
What's up with spotting? In or Out?
Demize99
It's in, I just don't know how it works yet.
Irrational_LA
Killcam?
Demize99
Yep, not talking about that kinda specifics yet either.
coddan1
whats the thought behind making the bf3 cover so similar to bc2? wouldnt it make sense to differentiate the series from eachother
Demize99
It has a dude, a tank, and the inner fire of a soldier. Yeah, ok, I see the similarity, but which one sold more BC2 or BF2?
XStalkerxx
Hi man! do you know if theres any chance us PC'ers will get BattleRecorder in #BF3?
Demize99
I have no comment on Battle Recorder. #BF3
mgremont
Hi, And what about SDK and lan support in #BF3 on PC?
Demize99
No comment.
Evil_Paladin
do consoles get #BF3 limited edition to?
Demize99
Yes, consoles will be able to get the Limited Edition too #BF3
Evil_Paladin
one more question, assuming #BF3 has 24 players online, have you guys made the maps that work out fot it?
Demize99
Maps will of course take player count as a factor. Not all modes in BC2 were 24/32 and map size adjusted. Trust us a bit #BF3
GamerOfFreedom
Regarding tracers in BF3/FB2 will they reflect light to surfaces? So we can really see the tracers at night?
M0t0rBreath
Tracers is another topic to discuss #bf3
Demize99
Tracers are in, period. Players need to feel the fire fight, and tracers add to that feeling. You can hide other ways.
Sandvichman94
Will the pc version have controller support, and aim assist like bfbc2? I like using a controller.
Demize99
It's not decided yet, I'm ok with it though... Mouse is still more accurate
M0t0rBreath
The BC2 C4 might cause trouble in BF3. Especially in maps like Wake or that have airfields. You guys using the same set-up? #BF3
Demize99
Something like the method of C4 throwing way too detailed to be confirming now.
coddan1
with less players on consoles, how will that affect mapmaking? will consoles have different maps, or will the maps have to shrink?
Demize99
No comment on player counts.
Leopardi_
are you planning to include proper FoV handling with scalable weapon models like on MoH?
Demize99
MoH MP and BC2 used the same weapon and FOV systems... BF3 is an upgraded version.
Airrik99
Is there really a valid reason why PS3 won't have 64 players?
Demize99
Of course, we didn't say "oh console players don't want 64 players." Network performance and cpu/gpu power and memory.
bitcloudrzr
Yes, I would also like to know the PS3 player count for this game. Would it be in the new GI March edition?
Demize99
yes it's in gi
Evil_Paladin
will both #BF3 ps3 and 360 be equally the same? having a hard time choosing which platform to pre order on
Demize99
A bit early to say.
Killzone_Kid
Why do we need prone again?
Demize99
Community Service for starts. It's better integrated into gameplay for 2nd. Third it fits our physical focus.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Christina Ann Coffin - Platform Specialist - Frostbite Engine Coder
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ScottGrill
64 is fine. Loved it in BF2. Why only 24 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 though? Hardware limitations? No dedicated servers?
ChristinaCoffin
we'll support as many as we can +maybe extra provided it maintains the integrity of the play experience
armerius
SHARE with us! XD or at least a gtx 460 1gb should be enough to play the game?
ChristinaCoffin
we haven't announced formal target spec, but yes it would run on that. We are supporting a lot of highly scalable gfx features
ChristinaCoffin
if you want a lot more info on #bf3 I *strongly* suggest you get the March issue of game informer
ChristinaCoffin
teaser trailers are you know, made for teasing
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Also if you are looking for some Battlefield 3 desktop wallpaper checkout this thread on the EA UK forums.
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