The Official Battlefield 3 370z Platoon

sboden · 11-20-2011, 12:24 AM

Where are the tank soft spots in this version...it seems like there may be one in one of the BF1942 areas between the turret and the body.

m4a1mustang · 11-20-2011, 12:27 AM

Side and rear. The rear is really weak. The side is weak if you can get a direct hit. Glancing blows don't do nearly as much damage as direct hits.

m4a1mustang · 11-20-2011, 12:28 AM

Of course the best thing to do is get all your shots off before they even see you.

sboden · 11-20-2011, 12:30 AM

Yep..I had luck with that tonight also though not at your level. I couldn't ever get in the server you were in. I did notice they went back to the soft spots of BF1942 except not as extreme as 1 shot 1 kill on the rear.

MightyBobo · 11-20-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sboden

Where are the tank soft spots in this version...it seems like there may be one in one of the BF1942 areas between the turret and the body.

Definitely sides and rear. You want to get as close to a 90-degree angle on the shot as possible, so when 2 tanks are facing each other head on, turn your tank at a 45 degree angle to the other tank if possible.

Also, for RPG's...you get a damage bonus if you attack from above.

MightyBobo · 11-20-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sboden

Yep..I had luck with that tonight also though not at your level. I couldn't ever get in the server you were in. I did notice they went back to the soft spots of BF1942 except not as extreme as 1 shot 1 kill on the rear.

?? The other games were like that? BF2 and BC2 for instance...

m4a1mustang · 11-20-2011, 09:55 AM

It takes too many hits to get a tank head on. I try not to engage that way, especially if I know they haven't seen me yet. I'll try to get in behind them (

) and hit them with my cannon (

).

And yes, RPGs from the top are killer. don't even bother hitting a tank head on... try the rear or top if you can work the angle.

sboden · 11-20-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

?? The other games were like that? BF2 and BC2 for instance...

The only one that was similar to the tank sweet spots in BF3 was the first one BF1942. People complained about tanks ruling in BF1942 and the tankers complained about 1 shot 1 kill from the rear, so the versions after BF Vietnam, BF2 and so forth adjusted those two things. Personally, I think BF3 has been the most balanced so far of all the releases.

BF1942 you had to have skill to be an elite tanker because you had to hit while on the move because it was about where you hit not just about hitting the other tank. The elite tankers could hit from a distance while on the move and or took extra time to get around to the side or back of an enemy before shooting.

MightyBobo · 11-21-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sboden

The only one that was similar to the tank sweet spots in BF3 was the first one BF1942. People complained about tanks ruling in BF1942 and the tankers complained about 1 shot 1 kill from the rear, so the versions after BF Vietnam, BF2 and so forth adjusted those two things. Personally, I think BF3 has been the most balanced so far of all the releases.

BF1942 you had to have skill to be an elite tanker because you had to hit while on the move because it was about where you hit not just about hitting the other tank. The elite tankers could hit from a distance while on the move and or took extra time to get around to the side or back of an enemy before shooting.

Im pretty sure BC2 also took into account more damage if you hit closer to a 90 degree angle, and also if you hit the sides or rear.

Anyway, for everyone curious about the upcoming flashlight nerf...
Battlefield 3 patch cooking on PC for next week, consoles to follow 'shortly after' | Joystiq

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 11:13 AM

Thank goodness. That flashlight is too powerful.

I am going to be sad to lose the effectiveness of the IR scope, though. That thing makes spotting enemy so effing easy.

MightyBobo · 11-21-2011, 11:17 AM

Its like looking into the CORONA OF THE SUN

m4a1mustang · 11-21-2011, 11:39 AM

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Its like looking into the CORONA OF THE SUN

It was so freaking ridiculous.

sboden · 11-21-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo;1417123[COLOR="DarkRed"

]Im pretty sure BC2 also took into account more damage if you hit closer to a 90 degree angle, and also if you hit the sides or rear.[/COLOR]

Anyway, for everyone curious about the upcoming flashlight nerf...
Battlefield 3 patch cooking on PC for next week, consoles to follow 'shortly after' | Joystiq

Yes it did but not the level of damage as in BF1942 and BF3. I liked reading the comments of the article. This is the cleanest most balanced version yet out of the box. I agree there are some issues but nothing that is taking the joy of the game away. I could just sit and complain about someone killing me with a weapon I've not leveled to yet or just get myself leveled......

delusional · 11-22-2011, 12:19 AM

well what do you know theres a buncha hackers already

MightyBobo · 11-22-2011, 12:30 AM

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well what do you know theres a buncha hackers already

Its been pretty isolated, so far as Ive seen.

11-20-2011, 12:24 AM	#91 (permalink)
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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Of course the best thing to do is get all your shots off before they even see you. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-20-2011, 12:30 AM	#94 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Yep..I had luck with that tonight also though not at your level. I couldn't ever get in the server you were in. I did notice they went back to the soft spots of BF1942 except not as extreme as 1 shot 1 kill on the rear. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

11-20-2011, 09:55 AM	#97 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It takes too many hits to get a tank head on. I try not to engage that way, especially if I know they haven't seen me yet. I'll try to get in behind them ( ) and hit them with my cannon ( ). And yes, RPGs from the top are killer. don't even bother hitting a tank head on... try the rear or top if you can work the angle. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-21-2011, 11:13 AM	#100 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Thank goodness. That flashlight is too powerful. I am going to be sad to lose the effectiveness of the IR scope, though. That thing makes spotting enemy so effing easy. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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