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So I just got this game for Christmas. Played through campaign in less than a week. Now I've been starting multiplayer. It is a blast but man, I suck. Anyone care to give some pointers to a n00b? Also, why does nobody use mics?

Xbox 360, btw.

Read through this thread and you'll find all kinds of useful tips. Don't get discouraged, this game makes you take your lumps and success isn't measured the same way as it is in other FPS. Support your squad the best way you can is the best advice I can give.

Mics are hit and miss and a lot of times that's not a horrible thing. Get with friends that's the best way to utilize mics.

I'm gonna be on here soon. PS3 if you're down.

Gamertag? I'm on at odd hours of the day and night, but if I catch you on you can tag along with me.

+1 on what WV said.
Try out the classes; see which one you like/fits you the best. Then stick with it. (you can switch as you spawn; and sometimes you might need to switch to take out an annoying tank, or helo etc).

you'll start to learn the maps, choke points etc.

Stick with your squad, or team mate as best you can. Someimtes it'll become obvious that your on a squad or team that are COD players and they scatter like roaches - at that point it may be hard to stick with them. But, by in large, stick with your team/squad. Nothing like going lone wolf, and turning a corner to be greated by 4+ guys from the opposite team. lol. On the flip side, there's nothing like being in a squad and encountering some campers etc, and wiping them out on your way to capture an objective. :evil:

This was my first Multiplayer experience; and my first BF game. It's awesome. No regrets. Get your playing time in, and you'll get better.:thumb:

I've been a COD player for years and have tried the BF3 multiplayer several times. I just can't get into it. The maps are huge and it usually takes forever to get to the action. Then when I get there I get killed by some sniper camping 1/2 mile away from me. I know, I know...I'm whining. I'd like to get good at it but my first few experiences left me not wanting to play much. Plus, it doesn't have a color-blind mode like COD does (at least not that I can find). That is a BIG disadvantage for me. When I take 1/2 second to decide if someone is on my squad, it's usually to late and I'm dead.

Wow I didn't know that. I just gained some respect for CoD. Wish you'd reconsider, but I understand.

shredder71

does color blindness make you see all Russians or all Americans on a map? thats a serious case right there then. :p

ok I'll shut up now. :evil:

Actually, I just read that they patched the PC version and it now has the color blind mode. No one seems to know when it's coming to the console versions though (some people are guessing it's going to be in "the February patch"). I'll wait for it and give it another try.

Big maps? Big ones have not hit yet. Use vehicles on the bigger maps, but have antivechicle weapon on you on those maps. You cannot use cod thought or strat on this game. K/d does not matter, points and objectives. Also, vehicles will make the maps seem smaller once you learn them

Like others have said, learn maps, choke points. Lvl up the classes.

This game is more strategy + gunplay and vehicles.

Also you need teammates/friends, makes it waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more fun.

Never play planetside if you don't like big maps.

I had a great couple of games last night; I played my usual support role, but also terroized and destroyed vechilces left and right via C4.

I absolutely LOVE sneaking up on vehiles that are owning a section of map/objective, planting about 5 C4 charges....running away, then watching the thing blow up.:evil:

I think once or twice last night I took out a APV that had damn near an entire squad in it.lol. I got mega points for it.

Also, FINALLY managed to do some good damage as a chopper pilot. Had a good gunner, and I put him in position to make several kills. Managed to fly low/around buildings on Kharq Island to break lock on etc. I couldn't believe I was finally able to fly around pretty well. I guess something just 'clicked' after all the miserable / failed 20 second Helicopter excusions lol.

planetside?

well send me a friend request if ya got the guts. I just canceled mine to yours because you keep over looking me. :P