I personally like the new patch. It has it's ups and downs, but I definately think it's a step in the right direction. First off, this patch doesn't, or shouldn't get rid of noobs. That's just ricockulous. Example, sure it might be harder for a noob (which I sorta am) to learn to fly a chopper or a plane, but what's to stop a noob to jump in the overpowered A.A. and shoot someone down? This game has always catered to both noobs and pros alike. You will always have people liking and disliking what EA tries to do, it's nothing new, so I don't understand why this patch in particular is a game killer for some people. I am a noob and I love this patch. There, I said it.
Now I know some people enjoy more of an arcade style warfare, I personally do not. I like the fact that it takes some time to stand up after being prone. As it should. I like the Sniper tweeks so far. I like what they are trying to accomplish with the grenade launcher, but it still needs some work. I am relishing the fact that peeps can't jump and shoot. And it really wouldn't bother me so much if they could, only if EA would make it less accurate. But to actually say that makes you a better player? Umm, no. And to all the ex-dolphin divers out there...Sorry, that shouldn't have been in the game anyway. Don't get all pissy cause you can't use an EXPLOIT anymore. I personally don't think the fun factor was taken out of the game, I find myself having more fun now. If the people who were diving and hopping all over don't like the game now, maybe they should go play Unreal or something, where that is accepted. This is war, and EA I'm sure is trying to make it as fun and as close to simulation as they can without completely catering to either side. Yes, it sucks to lose players, but it happens with every game. You just can't make everyone happy.
However, I do think since they upped the A.A. damage, they should have kept the Air vehicle HP's the same. And it would be nice if they would have kept the attack choppers ammo the same to destroy more A.A.
And of course I think it would've been great if they could have fixed the damn player color issue. But to say this patch is a complete failure...if you like arcade style play, maybe. And if you do, this obviously isn't the game for you. I am in no way attacking anyone in particular, just my opinion.