What Battlefield 3 SHOULDN'T look like [Part 2]

Qiraji26
NL Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:09
Hi everyone,

I wrote a short article expressing my concerns on the way visual effects used in Battlefield 3 are negatively influencing (multiplayer) gameplay and aesthetics. Unfortunately I can't post the whole deal here because it's over 3700 words so I'll just link the EA UK forum thread for you to read.

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/battlefield-3/1452154-what-battlefield-3-shouldnt-look-like-part-two-extended.html [forums.electronicarts.co.uk]

Leave a comment and let me know what you think, thanks.
ghostytoasty
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:11
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
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rsparrowk
US Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:12
LOL^^^
VekomaSLC
DE Enlisted: 2011-10-26
2011-11-06 20:15
Agree!
BLooDT-ReX
US Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:16 , edited 2011-11-06 20:16 by BLooDT-ReX
lol yup! to the second post
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Arkan88
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:16
Good post, I agree 100%. The atmospheric effects are too overpowering and distracting and most of the time completely wash away the contrast between different colors.
NoSDuDe
FR Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:19
a very clever post :)
PangUnit
CA Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:20
Arkan88 said:
Good post, I agree 100%. The atmospheric effects are too overpowering and distracting and most of the time completely wash away the contrast between different colors.
Remember the goal of this game's visual effects: to do what other game's can't, over-emphesized atmospheric effects being one of them.
I am heavy weapons guy, and this, is my $50.
skuko
SK Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:21
agree with the OP
OutbreakMonkey
AU Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:23
You make good points but none of this annoys me near as much as the HUD clutter. How are we supposed to shoot the enemy when there are fluro icons EVERYWHERE you look.
ghostflux
Enlisted: 2011-10-28
2011-11-06 20:26
Battlefield 3 would be much less of a strain to the eyes if this was implemented. It shouldn't take too long, and it would improve the game's look by ALOT.
rockman3
Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:27 , edited 2011-11-06 20:28 by rockman3
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]

Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread anyway? It's nothing like 90% of the constant spam/troll threads on the forum. Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids. The moderator's need to start rolling out the ban hammer.
trevex
DE Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:27
AGREE AWESOME POST!
Abu-Qatada
Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:28
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]


Wtf dude this guy worked so hard to point out the flaws and all you can comment is this?
You are probably the type of people who are satisfied with a shit game with super duper fancy smancy graphics, as long as it is cool and there is a lot of action.

This man has very good points and deserves to be read.
ghostytoasty
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:29
This post has been hidden by the Battlelog administrators.
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-Q-FRacTuR3
ZA Enlisted: 2011-10-28
2011-11-06 20:29
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]

Love it man - Penn and Teller for president!
Abu-Qatada
Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:30
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrTAt_m1po [youtube.com]

qqmp
rockman3
Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:33
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]


Well that's cute. Anything other then throwing petty insults like 12 year old?
ghostytoasty
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:34
Donib said:
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrTAt_m1po [youtube.com]

qqmp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6_axWcG9BA&feature=related [youtube.com]
Pooter spankin
Abu-Qatada
Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:36
ghostytoasty said:
Donib said:
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfrTAt_m1po [youtube.com]

qqmp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6_axWcG9BA&feature=related [youtube.com]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72LKjGErD9o [youtube.com]
dEEkAy2k
DE Enlisted: 2011-10-31
2011-11-06 20:38
100% agree
ghostytoasty
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:41
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]
Well that's cute. Anything other then throwing petty insults like 12 year old?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=a9UZ0jGbwEQ [youtube.com]
Pooter spankin
rockman3
Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:42
I think they should give us the option to disable Color Grading and Bloom(tint).
0-Lazza-0
NZ Enlisted: 2011-10-28
2011-11-06 20:44
Love your work, excellent post.
-Q-FRacTuR3
ZA Enlisted: 2011-10-28
2011-11-06 20:48
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
rockman3 said:
ghostytoasty said:
this is what i think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU&feature=related [youtube.com]
Oh wow that's real mature. What was wrong with his post/thread again? Anything constructive and logical on this forum get's bashed by kids.
And what I think about your bitch ass whinny post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7mFU7ZCIE [youtube.com]
Well that's cute. Anything other then throwing petty insults like 12 year old?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=a9UZ0jGbwEQ [youtube.com]

keep em coming - you are reaching legendary status now LOLOLOLOL
rossi-wtf
AT Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:50
to be honst, i love the way bf3 looks;
and the effects make it seem more realistic! exept the flashligh blending ;)

nice points but i like it the way it looks ;)
Draxonfly
AU Enlisted: 2011-10-24
2011-11-06 20:53
Good post and I totally agree..
We want our colour back!!
Head or Gut?
MaaTa_CZ
CZ Enlisted: 2011-10-27
2011-11-06 20:53
Good job OP.
Lunatic363
CA Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 20:54
Its interesting, Im going to have to say something on the whole bright sun thing. I have been to the middle east stationed in Panjaway district in the Kandahar province of lovely Afghanistan. The argument about the whole sun is "too overpowering in BF3". Are you serious? I implore you to shoot at something in the direction the sun is coming from. It is no easy task. If you look right into the sun, guess what? its going to blind you. I believe BF3 hit the nail on the head when it put everything together in the desert. As for the ambient lighting at night, anyone ever heard of your own nightvision? (No not the electronic one, the one your own body has I am referring to) One of the things that happens, is you have to not look at any light at night as it takes your body up to 20 minutes to see the best it can in the dark. If your looking down your iron sights and there is a big ass light in the way, that IS what is going to happen.

I realize that a lot of people are complaining but to be honest this game is as close at it gets to real sights and sounds on the battlefield. Don't get me wrong it is nowhere near lifelike, I am just saying it is as close as it gets. To sum up what I said, yes, you cant see anything when your looking into the damned sun, or a bright light at night. Don't believe me? Get out of your mothers basement and actually give these things a go.
Zylos3
Enlisted: 2011-10-25
2011-11-06 21:03
99% agree with you OP. One issue I take is the part about the "noobs hiding in shadows killing skilled players" comment. I think producing a rich environment in which camouflage can be used effectively is important, and adds a different element to the game. However they did mess up particularly on the shadows part of the game. Ever been to the backside of the hilltop on caspian? Thin leaves all producing lines and lines of very dark shadows is very straining on the eyes and makes seeing people coming through there nearly impossible.