# General Discussion

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## [Grenades and they pointless existence!](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/grenades-and-they-pointless-existence/254007)

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**Author:** [@keithneilson3012](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/keithneilson3012)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:24am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/grenades-and-they-pointless-existence/254007 "2019-01-06T05:24:00Z")

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There are a ton of things I could be critical about with the game. I can be positive too having said that, but can’t help but feel more critical than the other. Being specific, one issue to raise is grenades and their c…

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## [New gaming rig](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/new-gaming-rig/106308)

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**Author:** [@9IronKiller](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/9IronKiller)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/new-gaming-rig/106308 "2019-01-06T00:47:00Z")

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Soooo the various parcels have all arrived and before I build my first gaming rig does not anyone with experience have any suggestions on things to watch out for or something I’ve forgotten Thermaltake 32 rgb housing I…

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## [Low profile "gadget" for recon](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/low-profile-gadget-for-recon/106305)

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**Author:** [@Foot\_Guard\_Tomei](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Foot_Guard_Tomei)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/low-profile-gadget-for-recon/106305 "2019-01-05T14:50:00Z")

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Ghillie suit or whatever map thematic advanced camouflage application could be fun gadget choice for Recon coming up with tools reducing scope glint. It could also decrease time to being spotted by enemies when equipped.…

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## [Systemic Damage to Tanks has to go.](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/systemic-damage-to-tanks-has-to-go/106300)

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**Author:** [@ProAssassin2003](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ProAssassin2003)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/systemic-damage-to-tanks-has-to-go/106300 "2019-01-04T16:28:00Z")

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This is perhaps the dumbest addition to Vehicle play I’ve seen in Battlefield. This belongs in a Tank Simulation. BFV isn’t a Tank Simulation. Having my Tracks disabled when I still have 80 health or a Turret or whatever…

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## [Where is the russians?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/where-is-the-russians/106301)

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**Author:** [@BeastFromEast\_RU](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/BeastFromEast_RU)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/where-is-the-russians/106301 "2019-01-04T13:35:00Z")

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Hey all. Guys, can someone explain what is the reason for the complete absence of Russian weapons and content in the game. I think it is not necessary to say what contribution we have made to this war. Even from the poi…

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## [Hope this January Patch is good](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/hope-this-january-patch-is-good/106298)

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**Author:** [@thebossman2202](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/thebossman2202)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/hope-this-january-patch-is-good/106298 "2019-01-03T23:10:00Z")

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I think once this patch comes in the game will feel pretty dang great. We already have a lot of weapons, good amount of maps(IMO we need some more) and customization is decent. I hope in this patch we get: New tides of …

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## [This Week in Battlefield V - December 17](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/this-week-in-battlefield-v-december-17/106211)

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**Author:** [@danmotoxx](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/danmotoxx)\
**Replies:** 77\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/this-week-in-battlefield-v-december-17/106211 "2019-01-03T13:18:00Z")

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Welcome to the December 17th edition of This Week in Battlefield V! Let’s first kick off the week with the biggest news… Battlefield V’s original TTK values are coming back as we revert the latest TTK changes, reduce…

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## [Can Someone Please Explain](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-someone-please-explain/106289)

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**Author:** [@One\_Called\_Kane](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/One_Called_Kane)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-someone-please-explain/106289 "2019-01-03T04:36:00Z")

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How the following shots are bodyshots? Maybe I’m missing something here, but the only thing sticking up is the guys’ head, right? I’ve been playing since 1942 and this is the first one where this has been a regular oc…

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## [Ping Rate of 21 - Good or Bad for This Game?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/ping-rate-of-21-good-or-bad-for-this-game/106292)

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**Author:** [@DieHarder55](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/DieHarder55)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/ping-rate-of-21-good-or-bad-for-this-game/106292 "2019-01-03T03:22:00Z")

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Play a Conquest match yesterday where Red was a good sec or so ahead of me in line of sight. Forget the map but I was fighting with my squadmates at flag D in the country side (lot of yellow covered fields at flag F). A…

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## [Goodbye BF5, I'm done](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/goodbye-bf5-im-done/106295)

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**Author:** [@Mikudze](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Mikudze)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/goodbye-bf5-im-done/106295 "2019-01-02T22:01:00Z")

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This will no doubt “rustle someones jimmies” but please take it for what it is - my opinion. There is no tracker for BF2, BF2142 and Bad Company 2 but I’d say I’ve put similar hours in to those as BF3 and 4 ~300h hours …

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## [Built in wallhack in BFV](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/built-in-wallhack-in-bfv/254014)

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**Author:** [@xDJ\_Cas](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/xDJ_Cas)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/built-in-wallhack-in-bfv/254014 "2019-01-02T19:34:00Z")

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Hey guys, I would like you to comment here if you like or dislike this red blinking square when you have critical level of health. Yes DICE removed spotting, but why did they left this casual feature I have no idea. I …

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## [Battlefield V reportedly sold less than BF:Hardline in its first week.(retail sales)](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-reportedly-sold-less-than-bf-hardline-in-its-first-week-retail-sales/106288)

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**Author:** [@Pelliy](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Pelliy)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-reportedly-sold-less-than-bf-hardline-in-its-first-week-retail-sales/106288 "2019-01-02T02:04:00Z")

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http://www.vgchartz.com/article/435120/battlefield-v-sells-an-estimated-14-million-units-first-week-at-retail/ interesting that bf3 had the most success Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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## [Too many "Enemy hit 99" moments](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/too-many-enemy-hit-99-moments/106285)

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**Author:** [@Bumstag1](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Bumstag1)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/too-many-enemy-hit-99-moments/106285 "2019-01-01T23:23:00Z")

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Especially with the Stg 44. But I have also encountered this issue with many other guns. I think buffing the damage for every weapon with 0.5 is a good solution. Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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## [Can we get elite servers?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-we-get-elite-servers/106287)

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**Author:** [@MOSSAD-RECRUITER](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MOSSAD-RECRUITER)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/can-we-get-elite-servers/106287 "2019-01-01T22:29:00Z")

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Not to step on anybody, but I think that would be a good idea for vets and serious players. To make the gaming experience more challenging, cooperative and enjoyable. It also adds another progression goal, besides the ex…

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## [Week 4 - Bugged](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/week-4-bugged/106267)

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**Author:** [@ImOvis](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ImOvis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 11:50am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/week-4-bugged/106267 "2019-01-01T11:50:00Z")

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First assignment bugged, who would of thought. I just felt I’d give a heads up. Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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## [Evidence of excessive cheating on YouTube](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/evidence-of-excessive-cheating-on-youtube/106284)

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**Author:** [@Deltium](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Deltium)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/evidence-of-excessive-cheating-on-youtube/106284 "2019-01-01T09:49:00Z")

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This YouTube video makes me sick. I am not naive to the fact that there is cheating in multiplayer games, but this is incredibly excessive. \[Mod edit: Video removed\] I am seriously considering asking for a full refund…

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## [It's time to end the animations experiment. All of them](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/its-time-to-end-the-animations-experiment-all-of-them/106282)

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**Author:** [@0SiGHT0](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/0SiGHT0)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/its-time-to-end-the-animations-experiment-all-of-them/106282 "2018-12-31T20:33:00Z")

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The animations that have been slowly creeping their way into the Battlefield Franchise have far overstayed their welcome. The disruption of fluid gameplay and their buggy, inconsistent implementation that seemingly will …

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## [Think I'm Getting Too Old for this Game](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/think-im-getting-too-old-for-this-game/106281)

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**Author:** [@DieHarder55](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/DieHarder55)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/think-im-getting-too-old-for-this-game/106281 "2018-12-31T18:18:00Z")

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Got BFV for a Xmas present from my son. Been busy with RDO so fired it up yesterday and played TOW for about 4 hours after reading recommendations at BFV website on how to set up BFV to play. While reflexes are still go…

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## [Why has Battlefield V become a Call of Duty Clone?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/why-has-battlefield-v-become-a-call-of-duty-clone/106280)

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**Author:** [@chas58](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/chas58)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/why-has-battlefield-v-become-a-call-of-duty-clone/106280 "2018-12-31T13:36:00Z")

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Have played for three days solid this game is not battlefield! Multiplayer graphics are pure C.O.D. Endless customization why? even between games Who cares what colour nail varnish soldiers wear. Battlefied 1 for all its…

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## [Canada in BFV](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/canada-in-bfv/253939)

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**Author:** [@Hamgamer99](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Hamgamer99)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/canada-in-bfv/253939 "2018-12-30T23:57:00Z")

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Dice, please, please, do something for Canada. Wether it be customization options, factions for maps, a Canadian battle in mp, a story in the campaign. If it’s not too much trouble. Apocalypse was my favourite dlc, but I…

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## [Support Class nerf when?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/support-class-nerf-when/105997)

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**Author:** [@cethars](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/cethars)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/support-class-nerf-when/105997 "2018-12-30T20:16:00Z")

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Just got out of a game where half the enemy team was support because someone thought it was a good idea to make the support class machine guns shoot as far as a Sniper with little effort… Archived from forums.battlefiel…

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## [BATTLEFIELD V is another disaster!!!](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-is-another-disaster/106277)

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**Author:** [@xlNico](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/xlNico)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-is-another-disaster/106277 "2018-12-30T17:06:00Z")

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If you like BF 2 3 and 4 then you probably wont like BF V!! The maps are boring after a few rounds, the classes are unbalanced and you can’t see the enemies when walking around! The game looked good but DICE/EA ruined it…

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## [How do I change my pilot and tanker to male?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-do-i-change-my-pilot-and-tanker-to-male/106276)

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**Author:** [@MRSisel](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MRSisel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/how-do-i-change-my-pilot-and-tanker-to-male/106276 "2018-12-30T14:52:00Z")

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I keep hearing a female voice in my Plane/Tank when I spawn in them. It ruins my immersion. How do I change them to male characters? Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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## [Battlefield V MP annoyances list based on my 200H Experience](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-mp-annoyances-list-based-on-my-200h-experience/106271)

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**Author:** [@j232211V7](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/j232211V7)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-v-mp-annoyances-list-based-on-my-200h-experience/106271 "2018-12-30T09:59:00Z")

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As a new Battlefield user who has played a lot since day one who had previous shooter experience in games like Battlefront 1/2 and COD BO4, here my list of observations for the actual BF5 MP experience: Most People don…

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## [Give shotgun to medic](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/give-shotgun-to-medic/106275)

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**Author:** [@anken555](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/anken555)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/give-shotgun-to-medic/106275 "2018-12-30T01:18:00Z")

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It would be more logical to give shotgun to medic. Support is a midrange class, not close combat. And with the smoke, the shotgun could be very fun ! Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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## [DirectX Crash \[DXGI\_ERROR\_DEVICE\_REMOVED\]](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/directx-crash-dxgi-error-device-removed/105988)

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**Author:** [@AuMNeonZ](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/AuMNeonZ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/directx-crash-dxgi-error-device-removed/105988 "2018-12-29T18:17:00Z")

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I just faced this crash randomly. Only happened once till now. I have a good PC and game runs fine with 150+ fps no problem. And there is no heating or OC issue, I didn’t OC anything and temps are all fine. And as far as…

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## [Battlefield 5's Ongoing Bad Sales Figures](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-5s-ongoing-bad-sales-figures/106235)

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**Author:** [@FINISHBURN](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/FINISHBURN)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/battlefield-5s-ongoing-bad-sales-figures/106235 "2018-12-29T16:22:00Z")

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https://mp1st.com/news/analyst-battlefield-5-sales-disappoint-cites-consumer-backlash-delayed-battle-royale-mode-as-causes I wonder how this could happen? Oh I know. “Don’t buy it” is what they said. Archived from for…

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## [Fast moving speed vs slow reload/revive animation + Most \*\*\*\* map design of all FPS = BFV](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/fast-moving-speed-vs-slow-reload-revive-animation-most-map-design-of-all-fps-bfv/106218)

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**Author:** [@windtear](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/windtear)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/fast-moving-speed-vs-slow-reload-revive-animation-most-map-design-of-all-fps-bfv/106218 "2018-12-29T14:12:00Z")

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We all know BF5 is a full-scale downgrade from BF1, but a Battlefield game with maps this idiotically designed? Lead dev doesn’t seem to understand what he wants, with the new direction(utterly low IQ) the core experienc…

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## [what is the point of the FG42 when you can use the KE7?](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259)

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**Author:** [@H8\_Arth](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/H8_Arth)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/what-is-the-point-of-the-fg42-when-you-can-use-the-ke7/106259 "2018-12-28T17:28:00Z")

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Read title. Can’t see a reason to take the fg42 the biggest issue the fg42 has is that it kicks like a mule when you equip a 3x on it. (while the ke7 is fine with a 3x) does the FG42 need a buff to make it viable, or …

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## [I don’t understand the Turner & M1A1 hype](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/i-don-t-understand-the-turner-m1a1-hype/106269)

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**Author:** [@mav\_smileyface](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/mav_smileyface)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/i-don-t-understand-the-turner-m1a1-hype/106269 "2018-12-28T15:23:00Z")

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Out of all the semis I find the Gewehr 1-5 superior, the turners bullet velocity is terrible.. the M1 has an epic ROF but more bullets to kill.. Someone help me out here.. Archived from forums.battlefield.com

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