Since the release of season 3 I'm having serious drops in fps, even having a pretty good GPU (9060xt 16gb)

My bet is that this map is badly optimized, that why whe haven't seen maps this size.

I'm aware of all the fillings they had to make to adapt to bf6 play style, but reading some posts here, I'm noticing that even top setups complaining of heavy drops.

Bf3 armored kill had the biggest map in bf franchise, bandar desert, and other valuable mentions like death valley and alborz Mountains.

What's the trouble to bring real optimization to this game.

I can generate frames but that's not competitive and it's not be the main trouble solving there.

Even with my setup I'm having a hard time to keep the 1% low at playable numbers.

We had a great downgrade from an engine made 13-14 years ago.

Let me know what you think.

I play mainly on weekends and sometimes weekdays too.

The servers are dead. Even the ones that are full mostly play base maps which gets tiring after playing them several times. I wish more players would come back to this game, or at least that we would get a remaster or an update to play with bots. I know about VU but the problem is that I want to progress with my account.

Every time I try to open Battlefield 3 it says my key doesn't work so I came to Reddit to find an answer, which I mostly found, but it every time it tells me to go to "C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EA Services", but I don't have that. The only C:\ProgramData related to EA I have is a shortcut to open the EA app. Any ideas?

I’m actually trying to make a map for Bf6 and wanted to pull this map up to help me build it.

I’m on PC if that helps.

Hi, I'd like to hear your opinions of these maps in Domination mode, and what you think is the optimal number of tickets to play with. Please rank these maps from best to worst.

Ziba Tower

Donya Fortress

Operation 925

Scrapmetal

Hi, I recently asked about maps for Domination mode. I've set up a new server.

https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/pl/servers/show/PC/6903e92e-c6a2-4025-8d85-86a84db86f1b/ESS-CLOSE-QUARTERS-ONLY-DOMINATION/

The settings are as follows:

Map rotation

1. Ziba Tower - 600 tickets

2. Scrapmetal - 600 tickets

3. Donya Fortress - 600 tickets

4. Operation 925 - 400 tickets

No ping limit

The server is currently set to run for one week. I’m hoping for a lot of player activity.

The Problem

Currently, the browser-based Battlelog is the biggest bottleneck for Battlefield 3's longevity. It breaks immersion, feels clunky, and deters new players who expect a modern, integrated interface similar to more recent titles in the franchise.

The Proposal: Standalone Wrapper

The goal is to create a standalone fullscreen launcher that functions as a native in-game menu.

• Performance-Focused: Navigation optimized exclusively for mouse and keyboard.
• Visual Identity: Design inspired by the classic Frostbite 2 aesthetic, bringing the seamless console-style menu experience to the PC platform.

Security & Anti-Cheat (Zero Ban Risk)

Unlike mods that inject code (DLLs) into the game’s memory, BF3: TI operates externally and safely:

• It utilizes official command-line parameters (-webSync, -gameId) to connect to servers.
• PunkBuster and FairFight see only the clean, original game running, ensuring 100% account safety for the players.

Integration & Game Flow

The system intelligently manages the game’s lifecycle:

• Fetches real-time server lists via the Battlelog API.
• Upon leaving a match, the launcher detects the bf3.exe process exit and automatically returns to the custom menu interface.
• Keeps the community united on official servers, avoiding the fragmentation often caused by third-party clients.

Open-Source Development

This is intended to be a collaborative project discuss:

• The technical feasibility of scraping/hooking the Battlelog API.
• Optimizing the transition between the launcher and the executable.
• Creating a modern, responsive UI/UX that stays true to the BF3 atmosphere.