With the massive quantity of land and air vehicles being added to Battlefield 3's multiplayer in the "Gulf of Oman" map -- part of this December's "Back to Karkand" DLC pack -- we'd suggest packing two oversized engineer pockets full of blowtorches for all that repairing you'll be doing. Points!
You're gonna need an extra blowtorch for all the vehicles in Battlefield 3's 'Gulf of Oman' map
by Ben Gilbert 
on Nov 28th 2011 9:10PM
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With the massive quantity of land and air vehicles being added to Battlefield 3's multiplayer in the "Gulf of Oman" map -- part of this December's "Back to Karkand" DLC pack -- we'd suggest packing two oversized engineer pockets full of blowtorches for all that repairing you'll be doing. Points!
Reader Comments (36)
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:18PM arkweld said
It's a remake of the BF2 map so the vehicle count should be the same. It wouldn't be a remake if it didn't have the same assets.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:23PM Warlock234 said
@arkweld
Re-making a map has nothing to do with characteristics like vehicle count... and although it wouldn't make sense to have more, it has no relevance.
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Re-making a map has nothing to do with characteristics like vehicle count... and although it wouldn't make sense to have more, it has no relevance.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 3:05AM Manifest37 said
@arkweld
I recall them saying that the maps will relative to BF3 (time wise).
for example, maps that existed in the past will have somewhat changed & those that were introduced in the future will be somewhat familiar...
Just think of it as time travel without the machine, & you've seen those places in the future & past, but never in the present.
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I recall them saying that the maps will relative to BF3 (time wise).
for example, maps that existed in the past will have somewhat changed & those that were introduced in the future will be somewhat familiar...
Just think of it as time travel without the machine, & you've seen those places in the future & past, but never in the present.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 3:09AM Manifest37 said
@Manifest37
* will BE relative
Also should've said "future OR past".
*puts gun in mouth*
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* will BE relative
Also should've said "future OR past".
*puts gun in mouth*
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 4:25PM arkweld said
@Klearwater Killer
It seems nobody here is actually awake enough to pay attention.
The Kirkand pack is the same content remade in the latest Frostbite engine. Just like all the other DICE remakes did, like BFV using BF1942 maps Kirkand has the exact same vehicle count.
http://wiki.bf2s.com/maps/battlefield-2/gulf-of-oman
Have any of your actually played DICE map remakes before?
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It seems nobody here is actually awake enough to pay attention.
The Kirkand pack is the same content remade in the latest Frostbite engine. Just like all the other DICE remakes did, like BFV using BF1942 maps Kirkand has the exact same vehicle count.
http://wiki.bf2s.com/maps/battlefield-2/gulf-of-oman
Have any of your actually played DICE map remakes before?
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 7:30PM MonkeyHood said
@arkweld Back To Karkand is based after BF2. Years have passed (10 I think) so it's ok to have a different amount of vehicles.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:24PM NPTran23 said
Good thing they're sticking with that promise of one week exclusivity for Ps3 users, otherwise I'd sue them.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 1:28AM T24 said
@T24
Joystiq needs to feature my video on its site already :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Hrr3tz_Cw
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Joystiq needs to feature my video on its site already :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Hrr3tz_Cw
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:27PM Ruinkind said
This is good news. Often there's a mad rush to see who can jump in a vehicle first. "Oh, were you hoping to pilot a helicopter? Too bad, someone was a fraction of a second faster than you, so go cry in the corner." So it's cool that we'll have a More-Vehicles-Than-You-Can-Shake-A-Spanner-At map.
Although I also wish there were more maps that had no vehicles at all, or just jeeps. When there's armor, I often feel like my team gets its butt kicked if I don't play an engineer.
Although I also wish there were more maps that had no vehicles at all, or just jeeps. When there's armor, I often feel like my team gets its butt kicked if I don't play an engineer.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:02PM SitriStahl said
@Ruinkind
Maps without armor are very nice. I like being able to play medic and now having to rely on an engineer/support whenever I see a tank.
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Maps without armor are very nice. I like being able to play medic and now having to rely on an engineer/support whenever I see a tank.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 10:59AM (Unverified) said
@Ruinkind
You can always filter maps by 'no vehicles'
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You can always filter maps by 'no vehicles'
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:30PM xiLeShadow said
Another Seven Flag Point Map!!
:yes:
Also heard they fixed up the US spawn system. =D
:yes:
Also heard they fixed up the US spawn system. =D
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:38PM refinedsugar said
Let me cash in my douche ticket now and say that this SHOULD be released for the 360 at the same time. None of this week later business. I mean, you threatened a lawsuit, got 1943 which was rightfully deserved now let us fellow BFheads get our shit on with the rest of ya at the same time!
:D
:D
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:01PM halfportalfortress4dead said
@refinedsugar I know I have a ps3 xbox and pc, I got bf3 for ps3 and I don't like waiting for cod maps, and I feel sorry that you must wait for bf maps. Timed dlc is bullshit.
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Posted: Nov 29th 2011 10:44AM Klearwater Killer said
@Doctalen
Those damn business trying to create marketing programs, and make money...the nerve!
Lol, dont worry, son. You will be able to play with your toys soon. no need to cry.
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Those damn business trying to create marketing programs, and make money...the nerve!
Lol, dont worry, son. You will be able to play with your toys soon. no need to cry.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 9:52PM benheckendorn said
Good, BF3 needs more vehicles in general. Hopefully you can still camp out the airfield spawn in Oman.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:15PM Godslegion said
$10 to the person who actually witnesses a fight between more than 2 people on FOOT break out during a match.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:25PM Warlock234 said
@Godslegion
You can't arm the mcom in a vehicle so I predict you will be broke...
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You can't arm the mcom in a vehicle so I predict you will be broke...
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 12:54AM trickybuz93 said
@Godslegion Can I have the $10 cause I got a 6 man spray yesterday with my m249 protecting the mcom. And then got into a proper fire fight with a squad trying to sneak in from the back sooo.... Are you paying by PayPal/money wire/cheque/cash?
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Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:33PM Fugaku said
I'm pretty sure you aren't supposed to use the F35's hover feature as a weapon, but whatever, it looks hilarious.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:57PM Dhexodus said
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:33PM Dhexodus said
@Konrad
There's always MW3.
There's always MW3.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 12:55AM trickybuz93 said
@Konrad I wish this comment was written with more competency then maybe it'd have turned out better
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 6:08AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
that looks like a great map to get MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD Anti-Tank min kills.....lol
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 8:01AM bimmy said
O Man!!
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 8:25AM ChiTownRuler23 said
DAM IT! i wanted to get this on black friday but my asshole boss still hasn't given me my paycheck. Hopefully i can still find the limited edition when i get my check.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 9:18AM The Scout said
The funny thing is, blowtorches are usually used to cut metal, not weld it.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 10:56AM GreenLight said
LOVE this game. I was a bit skeptical, because I was so used to COD, but after playing it for the past week, I'm definitely sold. I don't mind waiting a bit for the DLC, because I'm still trying to get used to the current enormous maps.
