# DISCUSSION: Battlefield V: Firestorm **URL:** \ **Category:** Firestorm\ **Created:** [March 25, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615 "2019-03-25T16:17:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 33
**Author:** ![TheSacar](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/thesacar/32/104967_2.png) [@TheSacar](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheSacar)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/641 "2019-03-26T13:43:00Z")
Admittedly my only BR experience comes from playing Apex, so my two cents on the game mode may be somewhat biased: 1. Looting: This is just terrible. Did people actually test this? You eventually figure out what ammo you need for what gun and what gadgets you want, but because boxes and corpses just vomit all the loot into a disorganized heap of stuff, you cannot loot quickly. Sometimes you actually have to pick up things you don’t want and drop them again, so you can actually reach what you want. Try quickly grabbing much needed ammo after a fight before the next guy comes around to kill you. It’s almost impossible. . 2. Guns: Not sure about the tier system for sights. Seems to me that if I want to play iron sights, I have to stick to guns with hard to control recoil. . 3. HUD: The entire backpack constantly on your screen isn’t helpful at all. This needs to be toned down. . 4. Drop: I would love if you could better see where people drop to give you a choice if you want to have early game fights or loot in a quiet neighborhood. By the time parachutes are deployed you are already committed to the general area. . 5. Mobility: I get that this is taken from the base game, but there are so many ledges you should be able to reach but you cant. It’s frustrating. You can get stuck in stupid places in a firefight, because there is literally only one way out. . 6. Squad communication: OK to beat the awesome and intuitive ping system of apex is too much to ask. But when playing with random squad members it’s like four headless chickens trying to run away form their own shadow. You spent so much more time trying to figure out what your squad mates are doing, you hardly get to loot. . 7. Quitting/Starting a game: Now I hear that the whole “we pointlessly run around in a lobby for 60 seconds” thing is rather standard, but I wonder if it is necessary. Between finding a game, selecting your character and then spending a minute in a lobby it can take more than two minutes before you are ready to jump from the plane. And when you die you have to wait for the score to be shown before you can quit? Also if there is a “play again” button, why doesn’t it automatically queue me in the mode I played before but forces me to chose between solo and squads every time? . On a more general note: I am a Battlefield veteran since BF2 and when Apex Legends dropped I was immediately hooked, even though gun plan and movement are so different from BF. I had hoped to be equally hooked on Firestorm, but I am not. The main reason is that Apex is so refreshingly (almost) bug free and well tested. After all the years of BF I had forgotten that releasing a major title in a finished state is actually possible. I did go back to Battlefield the first couple of days but usually left after a few rounds because I was fed up with the many bugs and the abysmal balancing. And similarly Firestorm feels very unfinished and untested to me. In direct comparison Respawn developers seem to play their own game a lot, where DICE developers (and now Criterion as well apparently) do not spent a lot of time testing their game. I just cannot see how the terrible looting could have gotten through proper play tests, just as I do not understand, how DICE’s sledgehammer balancing could be possible with actual testing. All in all it is sad to see how we are being fed half finished and untested mediocre games in the Battlefield series and then get stomped on again by not being given rental servers, which kills competitive play. But then, that was already dead. It used to be that training your skill made you better in battlefield. Now its just catering to the casuals. Well, I’m done ranting… ---
**Author:** ![LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/linkzeppeloyd/32/104893_2.png) [@LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/LinkZeppeloyd)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/642 "2019-03-26T13:45:00Z")
> [@YourLocalPlumber](#): > > > [@CoyotexStarrk619](#): > > > > I love how the OP is written in a way that clearly shows the person has no idea what an BR game mode is or how it works lol > > Again, I’m referring to multiple occasions where devs claim that Firestorm plays like battlefield and feels like battlefield. In reality its neither of those things. Battle Royale is Battle Royale is Battle Royale man. Firestorm has vehicles, which is what I think they mean by “Battlefield way.” ---
**Author:** ![SuperiorByGender](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/superiorbygender/32/103277_2.png) [@SuperiorByGender](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SuperiorByGender)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/643 "2019-03-26T13:46:00Z")
> [@TKing2](#): > > All weapons are viable at the start except maybe melee. I once just found an RPG in the house and still managed to kill the guy coming at me with the gun. 2 hits with my RPG and he was down. > Every other gun is fine too, except liberator ofc. Pistols can be difficult sometimes, but you usually need max 2 houses to find a real gun. With this its possible to win every firefight it then comes down to your aiming obviously (most important) and your positioning (almost as important). Choose your fights. > Despite some obvious issues like the loot system of dead players or no ping system / ability to use sights of your own liking on your weapons, im having incredible fun with this BR and i played PUBG and Apex. The gunplay is BF is just simply the best by a far margin. > I also seem to not run around ages to get the best gadgets, some green weapons are just as fine as rare or epic ones. It mostly comes down to the sights they have for me, especially on sniper/singe bolt weapons. I would disagree. I had alteast 3 situation where I would loot a sniper rifle and SLR while other guy would get suomi and a shotgun and rush me, in this case I’m dead. ---
**Author:** ![Tullzter](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/tullzter/32/103905_2.png) [@Tullzter](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Tullzter)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/644 "2019-03-26T13:47:00Z")
is anyone getting the “weapons swap” glitch? sometimes you just can’t change your weapon, it will do the animation but will swap back to the same weapon? kind of cost me a couple of games this bug ---
**Author:** ![EdwinSpangler](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/edwinspangler/32/101832_2.png) [@EdwinSpangler](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/EdwinSpangler)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/645 "2019-03-26T13:52:00Z")
I want to like it soo bad… Nothing more to say on it yet.. ---
**Author:** ![JamieCurnock](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@JamieCurnock](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/JamieCurnock)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/646 "2019-03-26T14:00:00Z")
Also, I know it’s coming but my God this needs duos so bad. Dice pls don’t go screwing it all up and making that a timed mode ffs. ---
**Author:** ![GRAW2ROBZ](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/graw2robz/32/102113_2.png) [@GRAW2ROBZ](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/GRAW2ROBZ)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/647 "2019-03-26T14:00:00Z")
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGllgbmDXD4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGllgbmDXD4) Watching Doc play it looks kinda fun. If I had 3 friends that play when I do I would maybe consider giving this a try. I do like the firestorm burning through buildings. That looks cool. ---
**Author:** ![SeventhSONxII](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@SeventhSONxII](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SeventhSONxII)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/648 "2019-03-26T14:09:00Z")
Well this is my firs post about that all Battlefield franchise and i wanna tell about that BR mode my few opinions. 1: You create good theme about that fire ring but it looks a little bit stupid because all burning only like a circle. Make something like in RoE where they are create zone system. You actualy can do something the same but with fire and that will be perfect on my opinion. 2: I realy don’t know who rule with that project but seems like he doing not so good job because release that mode and you can play only if you buy BF5 this is so controversial decision…If you want make something good make that game like APEX model FTP and create store with skins and many other stuff with WW2 theme. Have a good day all of you and play fair! ---
**Author:** ![TropicPoison](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/tropicpoison/32/103892_2.png) [@TropicPoison](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TropicPoison)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/649 "2019-03-26T14:12:00Z")
I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based, you find a pistol other guy finds a assault rifle or smg where’s the fair play? ---
**Author:** ![GRAW2ROBZ](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/graw2robz/32/102113_2.png) [@GRAW2ROBZ](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/GRAW2ROBZ)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/650 "2019-03-26T14:20:00Z")
> [@MrJayPee71](#): > > > [@ninjapenquinuk](#): > > > > I dont get it either, but maybe i am too old and this is what the ‘kidz’ like in games these days. There is obviously always an element of luck in all BF games (all games really) but the fact 2 players can land in the same spot with 2 buildings - one goes to building A the other building B. Building A has a pistol and a health pack, building B has grenades+LMGs+Panzerfausts. Hmmmm, who is going to win that contest 99 out of 100. > > True. My first solo round (first Best regards round ever in fact) last night I dropped into a house, got a pistol - might even have been a liberator- and met a guy with a 12g. You can tell how that ended up… Any different then pubg. I had those moments parachuting in at a spot that was looted and got in a fist fight with another dude since neither of us had a weapon. lol ---
**Author:** ![LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/linkzeppeloyd/32/104893_2.png) [@LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/LinkZeppeloyd)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/651 "2019-03-26T14:22:00Z")
> [@TropicPoison](#): > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. ---
**Author:** ![SuperiorByGender](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/superiorbygender/32/103277_2.png) [@SuperiorByGender](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SuperiorByGender)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/652 "2019-03-26T14:25:00Z")
> [@LinkZeppeloyd](#): > > > [@TropicPoison](#): > > > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based > > Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. Everyone would start the same if they dropped with their own loadout, not a knife. ---
**Author:** ![Trokey66](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/trokey66/32/103889_2.png) [@Trokey66](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Trokey66)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/653 "2019-03-26T14:33:00Z")
> [@YourLocalPlumber](#): > > > [@LinkZeppeloyd](#): > > > > > [@TropicPoison](#): > > > > > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > > > > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based > > > > Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. > > Everyone would start the same if they dropped with their own loadout, not a knife. Only if all load outs were identical… ---
**Author:** ![Prep768](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/prep768/32/103163_2.png) [@Prep768](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Prep768)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/654 "2019-03-26T14:38:00Z")
> [@Trokey66](#): > > > [@YourLocalPlumber](#): > > > > > [@LinkZeppeloyd](#): > > > > > > > [@TropicPoison](#): > > > > > > > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > > > > > > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based > > > > > > Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. > > > > Everyone would start the same if they dropped with their own loadout, not a knife. > > Only if all load outs were identical… … Scio would still choose a knife ---
**Author:** ![Draccon149](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Draccon149](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Draccon149)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/655 "2019-03-26T14:42:00Z")
> [@The\_BERG\_366](#): > > of course there are these random elements which are exactly the reason why people (myself included) don’t think competitive battle royales really works out. regardless these games are a lot of fun for a lot of players (again myself included). the “randomness” or imbalance is part of the battle royale genre. blaming criterion for making their battle royale game play like a battle royale game is quite a weird thing to do. > people asked for a BR game and they got one. if its good or not is another question but it clearly is a true battle royale game. if you don’t like this kind of game then that’s OK… but again complaining about bfv battle royale because it plays like a battle royale is nonsense. No, we did not ask for a BR BF game, EA saw the money being generated by BR games currrently and said lets do that. Did not matter what the core BF community wanted. I’d rather have a full complete game with more maps/content than a BR mode i’ll never bother to play. ---
**Author:** ![VIDSICIOUS](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/e5b9ba/32.png) [@VIDSICIOUS](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/VIDSICIOUS)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/656 "2019-03-26T14:45:00Z")
-The map is really nice with lots of elevation -Once again they missed the mark when it comes to WW2 immersion. Did we really need to have another Norway map? -Wish we had the option of allowing the mini map to rotate like in the base game. Having a hard time adjusting to it. -Why the stupid cars? -Tractor is useless especially when trying to tow. -Looting is the thing I like least about BR’s in general. Would have preferred being able to use your own loadout. -Not a fan of the armour plates -Footsteps are way too loud ---
**Author:** ![JamesIV4](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@JamesIV4](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/JamesIV4)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/657 "2019-03-26T14:46:00Z")
Sadly, yes, I will be ignoring Firestorm. Battle Royale is not for everyone. I’m more interested in whether the new NVIDIA drivers have improved the CPU issues BFV has had since launch. ---
**Author:** ![munkt0r](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@munkt0r](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/munkt0r)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/658 "2019-03-26T14:48:00Z")
> [@YourLocalPlumber](#): > > > [@LinkZeppeloyd](#): > > > > > [@TropicPoison](#): > > > > > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > > > > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based > > > > Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. > > Everyone would start the same if they dropped with their own loadout, not a knife. What does that solve? You’d just complain that someone randomly found a blue or purple gun when you still had your starting green gun. The issue you have is the RNG aspect of BR’s. Such can’t be solved other than NOT playing a BR mode. Just like people that think vehicle system is unfair, don’t play modes with vehicles. ---
**Author:** ![LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/linkzeppeloyd/32/104893_2.png) [@LinkZeppeloyd](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/LinkZeppeloyd)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/659 "2019-03-26T14:51:00Z")
> [@Trokey66](#): > > > [@YourLocalPlumber](#): > > > > > [@LinkZeppeloyd](#): > > > > > > > [@TropicPoison](#): > > > > > > > > I saw someone say that they added AP mines to it lol > > > > > > > > And I don’t see how it’s even close to an even playing field when it’s luck based > > > > > > Um, luck based = even playing field. Everyone starts the same. > > > > Everyone would start the same if they dropped with their own loadout, not a knife. > > Only if all load outs were identical… Yeah I don’t know if he’s trolling at this point but I guess there’s no point in trying to explain further. ---
**Author:** ![AKU\_channel](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@AKU\_channel](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/AKU_channel)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615/660 "2019-03-26T14:55:00Z")
Can you add some color for ammo in inventory? It’s hard to know which one ammo to pick up some times. [Previous page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615.md?page=32) [Next page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/discussion-battlefield-v-firestorm/108615.md?page=34)