We all know it's coming. Another Battlefield. Whether it is Battlefield 3, or something else, we know it is on the way. This is an open list of suggestions, hopes, and frank pleas to EA and DICE regarding the next BF in the series. BFx.
-Don't release it until it is ready. Honestly, don't. If you tell us you want to hold shipping it for six months to correct some bugs, the gamers will understand.
-New Graphics engine!
-Make the graphics really a wow factor. Make us all want to go out and buy a pair of SLI cards and a physX card.
-Be able to support multi-screens.
-Be able to work with the PhysX card.
-96 player maps.
-Be multi-genre. Have the ultimate BF game, and be able to switch between BF1942, BF2, and BF2142 styles. Bring the gamers a single game to scratch three itches.
-Yes, it is okay if it is a 2 DVD game.
- Server options:
*Ability to control who fights what team. Maybe we want to have MEC v. PLA matches.
*Ability to play cross-genres. Ever wonder how the WWII Wehrmacht would hold out against the PAC of 2142? You would have to make sure the abilities balanced, though. Wonder who would REALLY win in a J-10/ Doragon head to head?
*universal map usage. Yes, PAC v EU in 'kirkland.'
*Sever could control what level of vehicles spawn. No choppers/ no jets/ no armor.
- 2142 style unlock system. The unlock system devised in 2142 is an improvement over the BF2 style. I think, at least. However, there could be a few touch ups.
*3 branches per kit instead of 2. Get creative, it isn't hard.
*More universal unlocks.
> Gas grenades (support)
> Gas mask - universal
>Zip Line - universal
>Grappling hook - universal ...yes, I am stealing these from SF. So? Does that make them bad ideas?
>Bayonett (assault) Gives knife attacks with greater range. Range like defib range.
> Multi grenade launcher (assault kit 3) Milkor M32 Grenade Launcher http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/futur … r-m32.html (coutesy of Discovery channel) for BF2 or a similar weapon for 2142.
> Anti Tank Rifle for 1942 for Engineer.
> make guille suit unlock for 1942 and BF2 at par with active camo for 2142.
> kit 3 for recon weapon Suppressed SMG. For REAL sneaks.
> vehicle tagger (recon) small paintgun like rifle fires a vehicle marker on enemy vehicle, makes the vehicle show up on friendly teams vehicle until marker or vehicle is destroyed.
> BF2 Recon upgrade laser guidance for LG missiles and bombs.
> new smg option for Engineer. Think gatling gun that fires .22LR Wicked 3000 RPM, bullets do VERY small damage individually, 100 rd magazine.
> Make Body Armor an unlock. Make another unlock for even heavier body armor, but no sprint at all, and only the 'tired' jump.
> (C'mon, use your imagination)
*New kit style:
1. knife (everyone)
2. pistol (everyone)
3. Primary weapon. the usual
4. Kit specific weapon. (AT/AA missile, bayonett, under barrell shotty or grenade launcher, etc. OR hand grenades.
5. Kit specific special Item (Medic bag, ammo bag, wrench, binos.)
6. Kit equip space 1
7. Kit equip space 2
8. Squad leader equip space
*Recon standard equip. Binoculars. Using the binoculars, any enemy ID'd is visible on the map to entire team, as if lit by a UAV.
* Have rank ups have 'universal' unlocks, that unlock that branch level for all 3 genres. Fewer ranks.
* Have genre specific unlocks, for those playing mainly in a single genre. Yes, the two would add together, so in 2142, you may only be at level 2 for the assault B branch, but in the (BF2) area, you would be a level 4.
* Yes, I am proposing maybe 75 unlocks, maybe more. And that is for one genre, although the branches would be of a similar specialty cross genres. Assault Branch B would be the Medic branch, in all three genres, for example. This many unlocks, and lots of opportunities to unlock everything, would make things... more interesting. Adapt?
* have unlocks as a reward for certain badges/ medals, etc. ie. Silver Assault combat would allow an unlock from ONE genre in the assault kit. and so on. Does not have to be rank-only unlocks, but a promotion unlock would be a cross-genre unlock.
okay, back on track...
-NO expansion packs. If anything, sell us specialy mappacks. Have mappack requirements on the server lists. Exp packs like inf only maps, dogfighting maps with 12+ jets per team. Armor specialty maps.
-Release a new map to add to the list every 6 months. How do you get these maps? Run a contest, winner gets the map chosen, with credit applied.
NOTE- opportunity for money. Have an EA official clan list. A clan paying a modest monthly fee (MODEST) would have a blurb and description on a BF clan web page, and a link to their clan web site. Sponsor clan on clan matches, and post ladder results. Another benifit? *Official* clans will automatically group together on the same team in a server, auto matching option/ server capacity permitting, even if it bumps someone to the other team to make room. *Unofficial* or ad-hoc clans opperate as they do currently.
I am sure there is more, but my mind is turning to mush. Question, comments? Feel free to add your own ideas.
-Don't release it until it is ready. Honestly, don't. If you tell us you want to hold shipping it for six months to correct some bugs, the gamers will understand.
-New Graphics engine!
-Make the graphics really a wow factor. Make us all want to go out and buy a pair of SLI cards and a physX card.
-Be able to support multi-screens.
-Be able to work with the PhysX card.
-96 player maps.
-Be multi-genre. Have the ultimate BF game, and be able to switch between BF1942, BF2, and BF2142 styles. Bring the gamers a single game to scratch three itches.
-Yes, it is okay if it is a 2 DVD game.
- Server options:
*Ability to control who fights what team. Maybe we want to have MEC v. PLA matches.
*Ability to play cross-genres. Ever wonder how the WWII Wehrmacht would hold out against the PAC of 2142? You would have to make sure the abilities balanced, though. Wonder who would REALLY win in a J-10/ Doragon head to head?
*universal map usage. Yes, PAC v EU in 'kirkland.'
*Sever could control what level of vehicles spawn. No choppers/ no jets/ no armor.
- 2142 style unlock system. The unlock system devised in 2142 is an improvement over the BF2 style. I think, at least. However, there could be a few touch ups.
*3 branches per kit instead of 2. Get creative, it isn't hard.
*More universal unlocks.
> Gas grenades (support)
> Gas mask - universal
>Zip Line - universal
>Grappling hook - universal ...yes, I am stealing these from SF. So? Does that make them bad ideas?
>Bayonett (assault) Gives knife attacks with greater range. Range like defib range.
> Multi grenade launcher (assault kit 3) Milkor M32 Grenade Launcher http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/futur … r-m32.html (coutesy of Discovery channel) for BF2 or a similar weapon for 2142.
> Anti Tank Rifle for 1942 for Engineer.
> make guille suit unlock for 1942 and BF2 at par with active camo for 2142.
> kit 3 for recon weapon Suppressed SMG. For REAL sneaks.
> vehicle tagger (recon) small paintgun like rifle fires a vehicle marker on enemy vehicle, makes the vehicle show up on friendly teams vehicle until marker or vehicle is destroyed.
> BF2 Recon upgrade laser guidance for LG missiles and bombs.
> new smg option for Engineer. Think gatling gun that fires .22LR Wicked 3000 RPM, bullets do VERY small damage individually, 100 rd magazine.
> Make Body Armor an unlock. Make another unlock for even heavier body armor, but no sprint at all, and only the 'tired' jump.
> (C'mon, use your imagination)
*New kit style:
1. knife (everyone)
2. pistol (everyone)
3. Primary weapon. the usual
4. Kit specific weapon. (AT/AA missile, bayonett, under barrell shotty or grenade launcher, etc. OR hand grenades.
5. Kit specific special Item (Medic bag, ammo bag, wrench, binos.)
6. Kit equip space 1
7. Kit equip space 2
8. Squad leader equip space
*Recon standard equip. Binoculars. Using the binoculars, any enemy ID'd is visible on the map to entire team, as if lit by a UAV.
* Have rank ups have 'universal' unlocks, that unlock that branch level for all 3 genres. Fewer ranks.
* Have genre specific unlocks, for those playing mainly in a single genre. Yes, the two would add together, so in 2142, you may only be at level 2 for the assault B branch, but in the (BF2) area, you would be a level 4.
* Yes, I am proposing maybe 75 unlocks, maybe more. And that is for one genre, although the branches would be of a similar specialty cross genres. Assault Branch B would be the Medic branch, in all three genres, for example. This many unlocks, and lots of opportunities to unlock everything, would make things... more interesting. Adapt?
* have unlocks as a reward for certain badges/ medals, etc. ie. Silver Assault combat would allow an unlock from ONE genre in the assault kit. and so on. Does not have to be rank-only unlocks, but a promotion unlock would be a cross-genre unlock.
okay, back on track...
-NO expansion packs. If anything, sell us specialy mappacks. Have mappack requirements on the server lists. Exp packs like inf only maps, dogfighting maps with 12+ jets per team. Armor specialty maps.
-Release a new map to add to the list every 6 months. How do you get these maps? Run a contest, winner gets the map chosen, with credit applied.
NOTE- opportunity for money. Have an EA official clan list. A clan paying a modest monthly fee (MODEST) would have a blurb and description on a BF clan web page, and a link to their clan web site. Sponsor clan on clan matches, and post ladder results. Another benifit? *Official* clans will automatically group together on the same team in a server, auto matching option/ server capacity permitting, even if it bumps someone to the other team to make room. *Unofficial* or ad-hoc clans opperate as they do currently.
I am sure there is more, but my mind is turning to mush. Question, comments? Feel free to add your own ideas.