Beta?

[Fobinator]

Anyone got any juicy deets about an open beta or such things? I'll sell my legs for a cd-key.

[mattnz]

Yup, because the beta is sure to be released on CD?

[Obble]

Yup, because the beta is sure to be released on CD?

Yes. stoopid88nz.

[Machpants]

If you pre-ordered BC2 (and the beta comes out before the end of this year) you are eligible to a closed BETA key.

[Pho3n1x]

I thought that was the deal for medal of honor, not bc2?

[BerG]

We dont even have any juicy deets about when the next 2 minute long teaser video is coming out.

[mattnz]

Yes. stoopid88nz.

Who are you, Mr. Feb2010?

[Emrico1]

We don't have any juicy deets about the min specs either.

We do know that there will be shemale tranny characters who like to be referred to as Corporal Klinger. Just so everyone is happy. < may or may-not be a complete falacy

But yeah, owning MOH means early access to beta.

[GhostOfGallipoli]

people that bought MOH & EA gun club members

[=C=]

I thought that was the deal for medal of honor, not bc2?

this.

[Plasma]

people that bought MOH & EA gun club members

Well at least I might end up with something decent from that purchase.

[private_hell]

yaaah EA Gun Club is useful for something after all :D

[Benji77]

One of the main reason i got MOH :)

[Machpants]

^the only worth while reason. Yeah I was wrong again, soz :p

[Scopey]

Who are you, Mr. Feb2010?

It's Bobziolla :3

[GrumpyHitler]

I assume that if we pre-order bf3 (when the moment arises) we'll get a beta key but who knows.

I wasn't going to buy MOH for a beta key... though looking at the vids I may live to regret that.

[`Kayne]

I have a beta key you can use grumpy... jk i'm going to use it for myself :>

[Matt]

CombatTesting will probably get beta keys aswell at the same time

[whatty]

I canceld my MOH order after the demo, maybe still get the Beta?

[Speakman]

Want to be among the first to get hands-on with Battlefield 3? If you own Medal of Honor Limited Edition you will receive an invitation to the Battlefield 3 beta within 12-months following the release of Medal of Honor.

www.ea.com/beta

[GhostOfGallipoli]

I assume that if we pre-order bf3 (when the moment arises) we'll get a beta key but who knows.

I wasn't going to buy MOH for a beta key... though looking at the vids I may live to regret that.

will give you a key if you drop that stupid fucking name

[MindRiotNz]

It will be easy to get a free one, bypassing the need to shell out on a shitty game.

[Cowwie]

<prays grumpyhitler doesn't admin the bf3 servers with that name on display>.

[Nostargate]

will give you a key if you drop that stupid fucking name

QFT

[kongkiwi]

Why, it's part of history just as Gallipoli was.....I imagine the Turks would be offended by ghosts name, who knows? I'm not condoning what occurred with Hitler.

Maybe the devils advocate.....

[Spork]

Comparing Gallipoli to Hitler is like comparing apples to elephants.

Although fairly sure there is a rather large and intense thread in the archives of this forum about how celebrating Gallipoli is wrong... Or some crackpot shit like that.

[Dr Woomanchu]

/pedant on

We don't celebrate Gallipoli at all, we commemorate the insane and senseless lost, lest we forget.

[Cowwie]

Why, it's part of history just as Gallipoli was.....I imagine the Turks would be offended by ghosts name, who knows? I'm not condoning what occurred with Hitler.

Maybe the devils advocate.....

go ahead and name your next child hitler and see how well that theory works out :p

anything with hitler in it is a tardy alias fit for a teenager.

[kongkiwi]

Agree, just merely suggesting that his name is his own choice.....kind of like Lias88NZ

[MasterPetey]

I assume that if we pre-order bf3 (when the moment arises)


http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/PC-Games/Battlefield-3-Limited-Edition/10184075/

nuff sed...

[Emrico1]

So if that is September in New Zealand what Month is... Oh nvm

[kongkiwi]

So if that is September in New Zealand what Month is... Oh nvm

funny, I get it. Nice sig.

[=C=]

<prays grumpyhitler doesn't admin the bf3 servers with that name on display>.

I don't think ON3 would want to be associated with anything relating to Hitl3r. Otherwise sh't will hit the fan again and if it really gets out of control you can say good bye to "powered by TCL".

Moving this derailed train back on it's tracks. I've pre-ordered my copy of BF3 from Playtech :)
Regarding the BETA, I don't know if I really.... want to be disappointed with the bugs etc... I would much rather wait for the final release.

Have been waiting too long for BF3 for it to be spoiled by a beta impression.

[[∞]MadMike]

That would be the final release with the launch day 10gig patch you will need to download?

[deanox]

Remember it is only a last name, though a rare one!

[Solarghost]

Question is how are they even going to get a Beta out before they even finish up on the full game itself... a beta 1 month before hand would hardly prove worth while for beta testing so to speak...

[Emrico1]

It seems to me that any cross platform game that has been released is most problematic on PC.
They can nail the bugs on console because it is a constant but all our hardware and drivers diversity is just a killer for any dev.
I have no doubt that BF3 will be better than most as it is being developed for PC first.
The best way to avoid problems is to have all of your hardware fairly standard and go with the more popular items.
Seems like everyone with super hax rigs with sli or top of the line GPUs get screwed on release. Which is no fun at all.

Beta on PC is more about fixing all of the random configs than the game itsself these days.

[Munchie]

I just bought MOH for the beta and I hope BF3 comes to Steam soon for pre-orders. Also doesnt the beta become open 1year after MOH was released?

[Aloysius]

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/PC-Games/Battlefield-3-Limited-Edition/10184075/

nuff sed...

Enough said? Nothing in that link mentions a beta that I can see. GTFO

[Machpants]

I just bought MOH for the beta and I hope BF3 comes to Steam soon for pre-orders. Also doesnt the beta become open 1year after MOH was released?

No you get access to the BETA with MoH if the BETA is out before November, which is one year after MoH's release. Thus if the BETA is delayed beyond that = no automatic access. However, if it was delayed I really cannot see EADICE taking the shit storm of not giving the pre-orderers access.


Beta offer is contingent on Beta availability within 12 months of Medal of Honor release. Beta will be available for a limited time only and offer expires upon close of Beta events. Participation in Beta requires acceptance of Beta Agreement.

http://www.medalofhonor.com/battlefield3

[Speakman]

Question is how are they even going to get a Beta out before they even finish up on the full game itself... a beta 1 month before hand would hardly prove worth while for beta testing so to speak...

there's two kinds of Beta: Open and Closed. Open is what we will get as a demo, closed is what they'll be using as an internal testing beta

[Emrico1]

EA would be mad not to Honor its agreement to give beta access, regardless of the fineprint. Madness I say.

[han16]

Actually decided to pass on the beta for two reasons;

-Medal of Honor is shit
-I like going blind, getting the most from the complete game.

[Machpants]

-I like going blind, getting the most from the complete game.

I personally find sight rather important when it comes to gaming, I don't really enjoy gaming with my eyes shut. Fuzzy vision sure, but not shut

[Emrico1]

Thing is, the beta will probably be one map with everything functioning and maybe bad optimisation and the odd bug.

Pretty much the full game limited to one map. You gotta want in on that surely?

[[∞] Fluff]

I personally find sight rather important when it comes to gaming, I don't really enjoy gaming with my eyes shut. Fuzzy vision sure, but not shut

heck fuzzy is the only way to play.. if vision is too clear means there is too many beers left in the fridge and not enough empties on the desk.

[=C=]

heck fuzzy is the only way to play.. if vision is too clear means there is too many beers left in the fridge and not enough empties on the desk.

mmmmm Beeeeer

http://definitiveale.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/beer-obsession-desk.jpg

[kongkiwi]

is that it???, drink up son. Simpon's poster is mean though. Is that lube in the bottle on the left by calculator?

Beta will be to test the multiplayer servers won't it? See if it holds up under load?

[Scunner]

Is that lube in the bottle on the left by calculator?

Or maybe hand lotion?

[Mayhem_Lee]

Or maybe hand lotion?

Either way it ends up on mrs palmer

[han16]

May need to post up a recycling bin pic after a normal beef weekend.

[kongkiwi]

So is Beta this weekend? Some posts have it 9th Sept, others saying 9/11 anniversary.....anyone?

[BushySB]

Quoting spig from the bf3 thread



Am picking beta will be released week of 19th Sep, it will be a month long and end about 4 days before games release - just like BC2 had. Also picking it will only be one map, limited ranks, and 1 game mode only - just like BC2. Chances of bugs being patched out before DVD golding... NIL.

[Spigalau]

So is Beta this weekend? Some posts have it 9th Sept, others saying 9/11 anniversary.....anyone?

It will not be on 09/11, DICE & EA are not that insensitive/stupid.

[middlefinger]

lol

[.osiRiS]

lol nah not this weekend

[mattnz]

Also 9/11 is in November.

[Matt]

It will probably be on a tuesday or thursday(generally thursday) due to the psn/xbox live update days

[.osiRiS]

Kinda close

[mattnz]

Oooooh, I have more information than you. I'm not allowed to tell you it, but I enjoy the attention.

floxt

[Growler]

I reckon it will be on a day with the letter a in it, before the 30th September.

[Dr Woomanchu]

u so jelly matt you should buy some ice cream

[kongkiwi]

Kinda close

So it will be on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday....lol....I'm picking Saturday 17th USA time, so Sunday, or is that Friday....so correct, a day with an "a" in it...

[=C=]

So it will be on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday....lol....I'm picking Saturday 17th USA time, so Sunday, or is that Friday....so correct, a day with an "a" in it...

LOLWOT?

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

[SheepShagger556]

LOLWOT?

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
TOO HARD, PLEASE EXPLAIN

[Speakman]

LOLWOT?

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

LOLWUT INDEED

he quoted osiris, not growler...

[kongkiwi]

I have been told now when it will be released, so all good, but not really that good

[prolax]

lol

[private_hell]

the beta will arrive on the 600th anniversary of the viking leader versjalkka's fourth wild boar and fur trading mixer

[kongkiwi]

so that's a Sunday?

[simcore]

the beta will arrive on the 600th anniversary of the viking leader versjalkka's fourth wild boar and fur trading mixer

^ closest guess yet? :>

[.osiRiS]

At this stage all I can say is that it has a Y in it. When I can say I will :)

[=C=]

so that's a Sunday?

That depends if its EST or GMT :P


PS.

Beta on September 9th for Medal of Honor owners and people who preordered BF3 through EA’s Origin, and it will go live on September 11th for everyone else.


:)

[prolax]

source?

[.osiRiS]

Haha see you on the 9th then =C= ;) Thats 2012 right?

[Mayhem_Lee]

indeed sauce? / who is in whangarei and has awsome downloads speed

[Spigalau]

"Lately, an old rumor on Battlefield 3′s beta release date has resurfaced. The rumor stipulates (http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1414229-bf3-beta-info-check-here-updates.html) that DICE is going to launch the Beta on September 9th for Medal of Honor owners and people who preordered BF3 through EA’s Origin, and it will go live on September 11th for everyone else. However, DICE’s Daniel Matros has just put this particular rumor to bed by reassuring (http://twitter.com/#%21/zh1nt0/status/106382485742555136) it is “not valid”. Further, DICE confirmed that this open beta is coming in “September at a date to be announced” and “will be available on all consoles”. In terms of who’s getting the beta, Andreas Kosh, in an interview with the Red Dragons Germany clan, has revealed that people who own Medal of Honor or preordered BF3 via Origin do have a 48 hour head start over the rest."

Pop !

http://mp1st.com/2011/08/24/dice-puts-battlefield-3-beta-start-date-rumors-to-rest/

http://twitter.com/#!/zh1nt0/status/106382485742555136

[Growler]

It's coming on fucking Caturday.

[=C=]

Monday!


Haha see you on the 9th then =C= ;) Thats 2012 right?

I LOL'd in the office :P

I didn't pre-order MoH so I fall in the "everyone else" bracket.

[Growler]

They should have stared on International Bacon Day

[Spork]

They should have stared on International Bacon Day

Stared at what?

[kongkiwi]

I have to say I really like Bacon....I order a 5kg box of canadian smoked bacon for the Esquires, but about 3kg seems to get used at home....mmmmm bacon.

Thursday it will come out, just don't know what Thursday....

[pyro]

Inside info, its next week

[Flannel]

I will now commence holding my breath.

[Emrico1]

I own Moh and Pre-ordered on Origin. I'm in FO SHO.

[.osiRiS]

All I can say is someone in this thread is correct. :dejection:

[Spork]

I'm going to start the (UMBO) United Movement to Ban Osiris (until BF3 beta comes out). Damn inside knowledgers. I don't believe that you even know. :P

[Scunner]

Of course Osiris doesn't know. He's just pretending he does to seem cool to all of us, with his insider knowledge. If he really knew he'd tell us.

/reverse psychology

[Matt]

All I can say is someone in this thread is correct. :dejection:

So is it a good idea to drop 2.5k on a new PC this week, 2 more weeks? :D

[=C=]

So is it a good idea to drop 2.5k on a new PC this week, 2 more weeks? :D

For that cash you could build a monster (growlier than mine) :)

i7 2500K, 8GB ram, 580 or even a 590. (maybe 2x 6950's for same price as 1x 580, but with more grunt), etc...

[mattnz]

For that cash you could build a monster (growlier than mine) :)

i7 2500K, 8GB ram, 580 or even a 590. (maybe 2x 6950's for same price as 1x 580, but with more grunt), etc...

Or you could buy 30 bottles of vodka, and a satisfactory computer.

[Growler]

nice rig for under $2.5k

6001

[Froglotion]

Not too shabby. I heard XFX rma's aren't the best though....

I'm probably just jelly of your 2 cards though, but just going by what i've read. Waiting for the beta to come out so I can kill my current 5770 and be 'forced' to get the triple fan gigabyte 6950 :P

[Spork]

XFX ftw.

Also, @Osiris.

https://twitter.com/#!/Demize99/status/111169192409038848

Just trying to convince myself that Osiris does not know. :P

[Mayhem_Lee]

nice rig for under $2.5k

6001

This just insert a Gtx570 in and your away

[.osiRiS]

Haha Spork, whatever lets you sleep at night :P

Since you all forgot my Bday yesterday I'll make you suffer with not telling what dates the beta will run over.

[Growler]

you touch yourself at night?

[Dr Woomanchu]

When I think about you , I touch myself

[NZGramps]

whenever i see your avatar i touch myself :)

[TanK-KnaT11]

I dunno if this has been posted yet, but i just came across this...
http://www.vg247.com/2011/09/06/battlefield-3-beta-%E2%80%93-hundreds-of-changes-from-alpha-day-one-patches-likely/

[private_hell]

Since you all forgot my Bday yesterday I'll make you suffer with not telling what dates the beta will run over.

you lie - the dead have no birthdays - the only celebration they have is day of the dead - and that isnt till november

[Matt]

For that cash you could build a monster (growlier than mine) :)

i7 2500K, 8GB ram, 580 or even a 590. (maybe 2x 6950's for same price as 1x 580, but with more grunt), etc...

Exactly, but 2 weeks from now it will probably be $150 cheaper :D. Planned to last 3 years+ anyway(Q6600/8800GT combo is getting dated) which is almost 4 years old :O

[=C=]

That's true, but you do want to play the beta right :P

[Cowwie]

That's true, but you do want to play the beta right :P

bleh even if ones hw isn't grunty enough to play the game a few extra days waiting for new hw to turn up isn't a big deal, its only beta not the second coming of jesus christ/bf3.