BF3 v MW3, Help!

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#1 thebrohaan
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I really don't feel like buying both, so I was wondering what the differences are. I played a ton of MW2 and a bit of black ops, never played a BF game but I keep hearing praise regarding BF3. While I enjoy the constant fast pace of COD, I wouldn't mind if it was a bit slower/more strategic. I was wondering what the main differences between the games online play styles were and if you guys had any insight as to which is "better". Thanks!
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#2 i-rock-socks
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both pretty good

BF3 looks better and has a slower pace to it, and if you dont have the quickest of reflexs u can still be good at it (capture objectives, heal, revive, fix vehicles, etc), but its more similar to BF:bc2 then id like. has vehicles

while MW3 has a more polished and quick multiplayer and has many more co-op options, but even if ur leet, urll prolly get ur arse handed to ya many times, no vehicles, and while the foundation hasnt changed the gameplay has been tweeked alot and for the better imo

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#3 insane_metalist
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that's an easy one.

get mw3 you won't be dissapointed.

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#4 k2theswiss
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bf3 is a slower pace shooter, big maps tanks helies. There are classes that do different roles that don't get everything as the other class. and cod is arcade shooter, I like bf3 but just for me i prefer running and gunning, up close and personal, SO there for i sometimes have more fun with a cod game because there is always someone right there in your face to kill.

Since you can only get one. If you like bigger maps then cod, tanks/ helis, class roles. GET bf3, if you like upclose, fast, arcade shooter then cod.

Etheir way i don't think you can lose. WIN/WIN both great games

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#5 MathMattS
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I like both games and I have both. As far as campaign goes, BF3 delivers a more intense and realistic war experience while MW3 has a better story (especially if you've played and beaten MW and MW2 and want to continue the story). As for multiplayer, I prefer BF3.

Finally, for graphics, MW3 uses the same engine as MW1 and MW2, so it's a little stale, but at least it's stable. BF3 has terrible screen tearing and pop-in issues.

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#6 ShoTTyMcNaDeS
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Both games are great. BF3 is much more of a slower paced, team based, role based game in general. The maps are HUGE and while most of the time this is a great thing, there are times when you have no other spawn but your base and there are no vehicles to be had. When this happens, you either have to wait for a vehicle to spawn or run for what seems miles in certain instances and while doing that, you might get killed and have to repeat that all over again. There are alot of vehicles such as a variety of tanks, heli's, jets and APC's. There are alot of weapons to unlock and you will be able to settle into a role once you get the hang of it. Even if you aren't the quickest on the trigger, you can help your team in many ways wheather it is dropping ammo, reviving fallen team mates, laying down AT mines or just capturing flags/Mcoms. If you can play within the team structure and not just run around trying to be Rambo, then you might just enjoy BF3. MW3 like it predecessors is a roller coaster ride in both multiplayer and campaign. Yes, the visuals are not up to the BF3 standard, but they are not in any way terrible either. The gameplay is what it has been for years, so you can take that for better or worse. There are new guns and the perk system has been reworked to make it as balanced as possible. I havent really found a map yet that I dont like and the new gametypes like Team Defender, Kill Confirmed and Hardcore Domination(FINALLY) are all a blast to play. Id say the best new thing in MW3's multiplayer is the new Strike Package system in which you can taylor your Killstreaks to you play style. The have 3 different Strike Package classes to pick from....Assault, Support and Specialist. The Assault package is full of offensive type killstreaks that will help you rack up kills. The Support package is more focused on team oriented rewards like UAV's, Ballistic vests and Stealth Bomber runs. The Specialist package is kind of different in that you dont actually have actual Killstreaks. You actually set different Perks to go into effect as you rack up kills. Overall, if you have played previous CoD's and especially MW2, you know what you are getting in MW3. The thing is though, I think MW3 does everything past CoD games did, but it does it all much better!!
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#7 nightshadow137
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get MW3
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#8 slantedandencha
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Both are fun but BF3 is the better game.

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#9 Blueresident87
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Both are fun but BF3 is the better game.

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#10 adders99
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[QUOTE="slantedandencha"]

Both are fun but BF3 is the better game.

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#11 doubalfa
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add to that....if you like objective based game modes get Battlefield 3
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#12 YoungSinatra25
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Stick to what you know if you like COD get that if your a Bf fan get that. Their both good for their respective audience but better kept separate for communities sake.

Played some MW3 and really wasn't into it, all I could muster up is "Its better then B.O.But TBH I haven't liked COD since part 4...
Also I believe Bf does a few things better like sound design (which isn't even opinion) to weapon characteristics and variety of gameplay.

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#13 drb1992
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If you don't have a computer capable of playing BF3 then I would highly suggest you don't get it. BF3 is garbage on consoles. The maps are smaller, only 24 players (as opposed to 64 on PC), and the game isn't as smooth, so I would suggest getting MW3 for the 360 over BF3. Just my 2 scents.

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#14 i-rock-socks
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[QUOTE="Blueresident87"]

[QUOTE="slantedandencha"]

Both are fun but BF3 is the better game.

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#15 firefox59
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If you don't have a computer capable of playing BF3 then I would highly suggest you don't get it. BF3 is garbage on consoles. The maps are smaller, only 24 players (as opposed to 64 on PC), and the game isn't as smooth, so I would suggest getting MW3 for the 360 over BF3. Just my 2 scents.

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