Battlefield 3 tweaks and fixes

I'll continue updating this thread as tips, tweaks and fixes are found.

How can I play Battlefield 3 using my Steam overlay?
- Disable Origin's overlay (click the gear/cog and go to the "in game" settings tab).
- In Steam, add Origin.exe as a non-steam game to your library.
- Launch the Origin shortcut from your Steam library, then launch BF3.

How do I display my FPS (frames per second)?
- While in-game hold Ctrl + Alt + S. The screen's upper left corner will show your frame rate.
- Or from Console (~) render.DrawFps 1 (0 to turn it off).

If you are experiencing Battlefield 3 black screen issues:
- Update to the latest video card drivers.

If things seem blurry or seemingly unresponsive:
- Disable motion blur in your graphics settings

If players look like they're "floating" in tunnels and dark spaces:
- Re-enable HBAO in your graphics settings

If your graphics preferences don't seem to be saving:
- Restart the game as some of the settings are can't change ingame.

If you get the install Error: “Battlefield 3 (BF3) Install Fails, Cannot Install”
- This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them; and don’t worry, they are easy to reinstall. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them.

If you can't see your menu or HUD:
- This is a new problem that occurs when using triple monitors (Nvidia Surround or AMD Eyefinity). There is no fix yet, except to run your monitors individually instead of in Surround/Eyefinity.

If you get the error “ERR_LOGIN_DISPLAYTOS” or Cannot join Battlelog
- This is a server issue and out of your control. The BF3 team is aware of it and are working towards a fix.

If you're stuck at the “Joining Server” message or experience long load times on Win 7 64-bit systems
- Start regedit
- Browse to HKEY LOCAL MACHINE/SOFTWARE/WoW6432Node/EA Games
- Change the GDFBinary & InstallDir paths to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Games\Battlefield 3
- Try to launch the game and join game servers, and it should work.

If anyone discovers something worth mention, make sure you share it here.

BF3 Technical Help Thread

Righto,

to start it .. have a look at the following...

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This has been happening on and off. Droping from full screen to kinda like a window. I say kinda because the mouse doesnt line up with anything .. and the strange symbols top left are interesting. I thought it might be sticky keys but not that, and not sure what it is ..

Any ideas?

looks like multi-lingual keyboard changing stuff. probably because of that Chinese Windows 7 you're running hey?

but yeah, really just looks like it's repeated a chunk of your system tray up there. so not mashing alt+enter?

or it's your ATI card =)

Just like to say that Chips needs to make Aegis a stone size figure with a big wang as well.

fucking origin chat windows keep borking - so you can type responses to one person but cant change tabs in it nor minimise, nor close it without shutting slow-assed origin down.

My nvidia is so good it even fixes game bugs on the fly..... !!!!

at least my origin chat works :p

Quote from Unseen;401522:
at least my origin chat works :p
QFT

yeah, because that's why we all bought BF3 - for the Origin chat. Dickheads.

anyone know if you able to do the backup/import game files into origin like steam?
im capped but got a copy of the files from a mate, but not sure how to import them.

Quote from Aegis;401542:
yeah, because that's why we all bought BF3 - for the Origin chat. Dickheads.

Now now no need to get angry.

obviously you haven't noticed my avatar ;P

Quote from Ratty;401547:
anyone know if you able to do the backup/import game files into origin like steam?
im capped but got a copy of the files from a mate, but not sure how to import them.

not sure man, in theory you could just drop everything in it's relevant directories. Origin has the option to save installers i think? worth checking?

Quote from Ratty;401547:
anyone know if you able to do the backup/import game files into origin like steam?
im capped but got a copy of the files from a mate, but not sure how to import them.

maybe this might help

Games On Net • View topic - How to install BF3 beta with GON download?

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Cheers Josh, but all i had to do was start the beta download in origin then copy over the game files... works a treat.
game ran surprisingly well on my lappy with default settings, looked fucken nice as well.

Updated tweaks with:

- How do I change my FOV (field of vision)?

- How can I play Battlefield 3 using my Steam overlay?

- How do I display my FPS (frames per second)?

Can't wait to get home and give this a good shake, although I can't log into mumble for some reason. I added my username then it wants a password which is none of my normal passwords.... any ideas?

I'll delete your account so you can re-connect when I get home.

Quote from ResLo;401664:
Can't wait to get home and give this a good shake, although I can't log into mumble for some reason. I added my username then it wants a password which is none of my normal passwords.... any ideas?
Or the other way is to Change the wording or lettering of your name. Possible conflict with your Private Key.
But rec's suggestion is easier.

Quote from rec;401668:
I'll delete your account so you can re-connect when I get home.

told ya u should of given me admin, i would have really gotten his shiet sorted.

Battlefield 3 Beta Performance Test - TechSpot Reviews

Battlefield 3 (BF3) System Build Guide - What you need to succeed | PC Perspective

That 2nd review must have missed the announcement (or it was published before); about the game being an old 'version'. I highly expect everything he mentioned to be resolved in retail.

Implying that they don't currently have a stable alpha to make it to beta.

Since when are alphas stable?

This is for you chad.

Software release life cycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Now that we've hit retail, let us know of anything you guys find out.

in console ( ` ) type: render.drawfps 1

displays FPS in top right hand corner. If anyone knows how to adjust sensitivity in vehicles let me know :(

Nvidia have made some changes again for BF 3, an extra 6% it seems

This is the first WHQL-certified release from the Release 285 family of drivers. You can read more about this family of drivers on GeForce.com.

This driver package supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500-series desktop GPUs as well as ION desktop GPUs.

New in Version 285.62

This is the recommended driver for Battlefield 3. It contains several performance and compatibility enhancements for the final release of the game. Check here to see if your PC is ready for Battlefield 3.
This is also the recommended and enhanced driver for Batman: Arkham City and RAGE.
Check here to see if your PC is ready for Batman: Arkham City
Contains a fix for the driver timeouts reported with the R285 beta drivers.
New in R285 Drivers

Performance

Increases performance for GeForce 400 and 500-series GPUs in several PC games vs. v280.26 WHQL drivers. The following are some examples of improvements measured on Windows 7. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration:
GeForce GTX 580:

Up to 6% in Battlefield 3
Up to 5% in Call of Duty: Black Ops
Up to 7% in Civilization V with SLI
Up to 5% in Crysis 2 DX11 with SLI
Up to 7% in F1 2010 with SLI
Up to 5% in Lost Planet 2 with SLI
Up to 5% in Mafia 2 with SLI
Up to 13% in Metro 2033 with SLI
Up to 8% in STALKER: Call of Pripyat with SLI
Up to 5% in StarCraft 2
GeForce GTX 560:

Up to 4% in Bulletstorm
Up to 5% in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 with SLI
Up to 11% in Battlefield 3
Up to 6% in Call of Duty: Black Ops
Up to 5% in Crysis 2 DX11 with SLI
Up to 7% in Dragon Age 2 with SLI
Up to 7% in F1 2010 with SLI
Up to 5% in Just Cause 2 with SLI
Up to 5% in Lost Planet 2 with SLI
Up to 4% in Mafia 2 with SLI
Up to 7% in Metro 2033 with SLI
Up to 11% in STALKER: Call of Pripyat with SLI
Up to 7% in StarCraft 2
NVIDIA PhysX

Updates PhysX System Software to version 9.11.06.21.
NVIDIA SLI

Added or updated SLI profiles for Battlefield 3, Dead Island, Diablo III, Dragon Age 2, Need for Speed: The Run, and Saints Row: The Third.
HD Audio

Updates HD Audio driver to version 1.2.24.0.
OpenGL

Adds support for OpenGL 4.2 for GeForce 400 series and 500 series GPUs.
NVIDIA 3D Vision

The 3D Vision Controller (USB) driver is included in this driver package. Users are no longer required to install the 3D Vision CD driver or a separate 3D Vision Controller driver. For more information, please view this knowledgebase article.
Adds support for viewing 3DVisionLive.com and YouTube 3D with NVIDIA SLI PCs. Please view this knowledgebase article for more information on 3D Vision Window Mode.
Window mode is now the default viewing option for the 3D Vision Photo Viewer.
Added the following 3D Vision game profiles:
Aion
Diablo 3
Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) 2
From Dust
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2
Last Remnant Benchmark
Men of War Assault Squad
Stock Car
Update the following 3D Vision game profiles:
Dirt 3 – updated rating to Excellent
Other Details

Supports multiple languages and APIs for GPU computing: CUDA C, CUDA C++, CUDA Fortran, OpenCL, DirectCompute, and Microsoft C++ AMP.
Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, DirectX 11, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and SLI support on SLI-certified Intel and AMD motherboards.
Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

NVM Cd key i was sent was way to long, used half of it and it works... go figure.

If you are playing on PC, please enable the following online ports on your connection:
TCP: 80, 443, 9988, 20000-29999, 22990, 17502, 42127
UDP: 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300

Quote from Ratty;402853:
NVM Cd key i was sent was way to long, used half of it and it works... go figure.

Was that from onlinekeystore ?

Nah Chips CDKeysHere Why do you pay more?

Ah ok, bugger still waiting on mine from OKS :(

Sopposedly onlinekeystore will not send them out untill 28th from what I can hear from their support.

I said stuff it and I am just got the online version.

I tried logging into the US store, to purchase BF3 they have some damn region checking measures in place. Though I gave up in the end and just purchased it via the Australia store hub instead. I original tried greenman games though at the time they didn't have it on sale. Also didn't want to go via some other 3rd party distribution thinking that some shit like that would happen.

Overall I spent "0 on BFBC2, and have sunk more than 150hrs into the damn game, so to me the BF3 is well worth it for its fun and complete stupidity at times.

Still waiting for my Key from Buygamecdkeys.com :(

Dear *****,

Thank you for ordering on Origin. The release date for the preorder product has changed. The product listed below will now be available on 26 October 2011.

because we already VPN's and been playing for 24hrs ..

Hey guys, When ever i try to fire up BF3 thru origin, it then fires up my internet browser, and goes to some stupid game manager web site? is there any way to not have this? as its fucking annoying, i dont want to go thru 4 menus just to fire up 1 dam game..

sadly no. Battlelog IS the BF3 menu.

Don't launch BF3 via Origin, just leave Origin open. Use Battlelog as your launch pad.

It's actually a better "menu" and a better server browser than any seen in any previous DICE game.

which is fine, but i'd prefer they embedded it inside the game - could still be web based - but inside the game.

Need fix for this. Renderahead and triple buffering don't quite get rid of it, just minimise it.

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Mouse drivers?

only happens with the new nvidia drivers. Older video drivers are clean on graphics but crash every 3 minutes instead.

Buy a new video card. :D

Got to checkout with a gtx 570 today and realised I wouldn't get it till tuesday anyway, so figured I'd wait and hope for a new driver :P

Now i cant even join up to a single fucking game.. starts loading and then fails, or i get disconnected just after it fully loads into game.. this game fucking sucks..

Quote from close001;402967:
Now i cant even join up to a single fucking game.. starts loading and then fails, or i get disconnected just after it fully loads into game.. this game fucking sucks..

thats not true, ive only played for like 5 mins.... in russian... and i hate all but BF 1942... and even i think this game is epic :D

well atm, i cant even get the dam thing to start.. so its not really a game, just a waste of space. why do they have to make games such a pita now days?

I have had a problem since Beta that when I get invited to parties the pop up windows weren't showing up. I have finally found a solution for anyone that uses Avast.

Well solution 1 is to disable the Web Shield. If this isn't acceptable then the following might be better.

Solution 2, add the following addresses to the Web Shield exclusion list;
battlelog-cdn.battlefield.com/*
battlelog.battlefield.com/*
The * at the end is important.

better thing is to not use the fucking party system :)

It's great.....when it works

sooo, ummm, hey guys :)

now that BF 3 is out i'm back! woooooohoooooo

oh, and i'm moving up to darwin in january...

so i'm trying to get mumble connecting, but its telling me remote host disconnected me from server...

Any ideas?

are you using the exact same name as before?

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Battlefield 3 Signature Generator. BF3 Sig creator. Forum signatures - Enjin

Quote from Joshuayu101;403059:
are you using the exact same name as before?

negative, don;t think so. tried new name and old name...

Quote from Insanedan;403065:
negative, don;t think so. tried new name and old name...

what mumble version u running?

You'll need 1.2.3 to connect to the server afaik. You're not in the registered users list currently, so you should be able to connect with that name.

Ah, I've just noticed that you're now in. :)

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Anyone come across the you were disconnected from the login server. Seems as though many had it in the beta (not me), now I am getting on a regular basis. Might be 10mins into a game might be after 3 rounds, it varies..

ha was about to post this anyway, but

Battlelog / Sign in

cheers to jay

and just in case you're using the same shitty telstra modem that I'm using atm (TG782T)

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1804103

So origin is shit.

If you can get it to start, put it into offline, then maybe it won't crash. You can then run BF3

i've seen a no origin exe for bf3 which bypasses origin so you can run it from the browser with a legit key

Yeah from razor1911? I didn't think that would be a fantastic idea.

Also, if you're done with the Campaign and Co-Op, turn of cloud sync for BF3.
It will often bug out and refuse to sync; which will prevent BF3 from launching at all.

EA priorities.

Origin update 8.3.7: stops the client from crashing all the fucking time

previous update 8.3.1: you can now buy DLC from inside the game!