Battlefield 3 is here folks and it's time to get our collective ideas together to share with the community. With the depth of Battlefield 3 ranging from the different kits to the configurations of weapons, there will be time dedicated into creating multiple ways to success in the game. Most of the things we talk about in Bad Company 2 can be carried over, but this time around we'll focus on details.

Our platoon on Battlelog, Aces Wild will allow us to look at our collective effort, and help each other out.

I look forward to seeing you on the Battlefield.

-Moose

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The new iOS 5 released by Apple today brings a lot of new features and one particular features that's getting a lot of buzz is iMessage. There is as much excitement as there is confusion for this feature as people are wondering why iMessage isn't "working" especially between iOS 5 devices. I've put together a Quick Guide for the masses to help them move through this frustration.

1. Only devices with iOS 5 and iMessage enabled can use this service. It's a two-way street and message users are required to have it enabled in their settings for it to work.
2. Devices that have phone numbers automatically default to iMessage when TXT Messages are exchanged between two people. Make sure your friend messages you back so that iMessage is enabled for your conversations. If you have been SMS (Messaging) your friend and it's not showing up blue, it's probably because they haven't messaged you back.
3. For devices without phone numbers a user will need to know their e-mail address associated with their Apple ID.
4. Apple talks about being able to talk on one device and then continue the conversation on another. In order to do this, you will need to specify your e-mail addresses in the iMessages settings. For you iPhone users, you will need to use your Apple ID or any additional e-mail addresses you would like to setup. You will find these in Settings > Messages. I devided to put multiple ones in so that anyone can iMessage me without discretion.

Setting up iMessage

To setup iMessage you simply need to go Settings > Messages. In there you will be presented with the following screen:

Toggle each of the options you see here to 'ON' and then at the bottom you'll notice the Receive At. Select this if you have other iOS devices like iPads and iPods so that you can carry the message across all the devices.

• Turning on iMessage sends messages across the Internet instead of through your Carriers SMS service. This is beneficial for many reasons. The first being the expansion of the messaging service to allow real-time text messaging, and read receipts. Also for those who text alot and want to lessen there text message plan on their phone, this certainly gives that ability.
• Read Receipts will give your recipient a notification that you have read their message. There is ALWAYS a delivered message when you send a message to someone and it arrives successfully on their device. However you can now see if they have read it or not if they enabled Send Read Receipts and you specify that option for yourself.

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BFBC2 Brain has arrived. If you're looking for in-game strategy and a different arsenal of tactics to use in BFBC2 for more theatrical and epic gameplay, BFBC2 Brain is a nice place to start.

There are a lot of folks on Battelfield Bad Company 2 and they are both skilled and tactical in their gameplay. This site will give you the offensive edge and counter-operative defense to play against these types of players. Tutorials and in-game help is provided also (gamertag: MooseQuest).

A little background on myself - I'm a 4-year BF veteran and have become very skilled and tactical in managing offensive attack strategies for Rush Game types, managing small-corps and large-corps of gamers. Me and my group are currently working on new strategies that present an alternative approach to executing on Battlefield. What do I mean by that? Everyone knows the different kits/roles that you can use. But kit configuration and squad layout are also important. Our latest over-powering strategy moves from a four-man team, down to a specific tactical 2-man team. Each team has a directive or focus in the game, whether its support, crate management, or surviellance and guidance.

Sound exciting? It is when everyone is participating. My group of players are always communicating, given precise battefiled information, and we use that make reactive decisions on the battelfield. We do play commander styled play, so directions/orders are given. This has shown to be the most efficient and effective way to coordiante and complete tasks in the game.

In the coming weeks, I will begin posting strategy maps, kit configurations and strategy plays that you can use to make your gameplay not only more thrilling but more effective.

If you would like to contact me personally for in-game help or to talk strategy, please e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

To get on the newsgroup for newsletter and broadcast information like, training sessions and in-game meet-ups, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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For the last couple of weeks I've been debating whether to return to Final Fantasy XI. Couple of reasons for my original departure had to do with the fact that I couldn't really see spending $45/month on all my accounts when I rarely had time to play it. And with FFXIV coming out, I wanted to get started in the new universe... Unfortunately FFXIV has its MAJOR issues, so I decided to opt out. This is where DC Universe Online stepped.

I like the controller centric gameplay, the ability to play it on the console, and its character creation thoroughness. I'm also finding that some folks from FFXI realm have adopted this game and like - which is kind of encouraging.

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