colorful battlefield 4 community survey results march 2014

Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014

Summarized by Eric Gulve Alias: xpc_absol @absol_89

Editor’s Notes: Remember that this survey was done indepenently, by one person.

It was not issued by DiCE nor by any of their developers. I used it as a constructive

way to practice with Excel while helping the BF4 community voice at the same time.

This means: There was little to no time, nor financial incentive for longer pilot tests.

Please think of the results as a reasonable basis of discussion, but do not use them

as undisputable facts to wage wars against EA, developers, studios or employees.

Download the PDF for better clarity, consider this when interpreting these results:

- These are mostly opinions of Reddit/r/battlefield_4 visitors during Feb 27 - March 1.

- In this PDF the circle diagrams are not color coded, but each color is more unique.

- The disapproving votes regarding casual game modes played in DLC maps can be

ignored. Mostly because people have probably not played those modes there yet.

- Some disapproving votes on the DLC weapons can also be taken with a grain of salt.

- I experimented with a new way to generate agree/disagree results with fewer clicks.

This made some people question why I didn’t split questions or add more answers.

I know splitting questions and providing more exact answers is better statistically,

but this survey was meant to overview BF4 in a descriptive way rather than analytic.

- The disagreeing votes are created passively but could also reflect confusion, or a

lacking willingness to agree with something that is not recognized or understood.

- Despite this, I have identified some interesting areas to properly investigate in small

future follow-up surveys, which could be short enough for DiCE’s Battlelog Blog polls.

I hope this has highlighted & given some weight to most of our community concerns.

Some things I’ve learned included the security flaws with multiple responses and the

non-updating live summaries of Google Forms. I am sure there are many survey tools

out there that have better options, incl. IP tokens, live analytics and diagram editors!


28%

14%

13% 15%

15%

15%

How useful have the double exp events been for you?

0 "Useless" (929)

1 (454)

2 (420)

3 (516)

4 (500)

5 "Fantastic" (511)

28% 14% 13% 15% 15% 15%

6% 12%

21%

35%

23%

3%

What rating would you give the BF4 state as of March 2014?

0 "Unplayable" (184)

1 (405)

2 (706)

3 (1180)

4 (775)

5 "Fantastic" (97)

6% 12% 21% 35% 23% 3%

17%

17%

20%

23%

17% 6%

What rating would you give the player appreciation month?

0 "Useless" (570)

1 (576)

2 (647)

3 (752)

4 (565)

5 "Fantastic" (205)

17% 17% 20% 23% 17% 6%

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12%

15%

13%

25%

25%

10%

Would you recommend Battlefield 4 to a friend?

1. Strongly disagree (413)

2. Mostly disagree (488)

3. Slightly disagree (418)

4. Slightly agree (832)

5. Mostly agree (821)

6. Strongly agree (346)

12% 15% 13% 25% 25% 10%

32%

13%

12%

20%

15% 8%

Would you recommend BF4 Premium to your friends?







32% 13% 12% 20% 15% 8%

6%

51% 17%

11%

2% 3%

7% 3%

Which platforms would you recommend for Battlefield 4?

PC Laptop (276)

PC Desktop (2608)

Playstation 4 (878)

Xbox One (567)

Playstation 3 (111)

Xbox 360 (138)

Tablet Commander (344)

Smart Battlescreen (162)

6% 51% 17% 11% 2% 3% 7% 3%




58%

13%

9%

11% 5% 4%

Would you recommend pre-ordering a Battlefield game?







58% 13% 9% 11% 5% 4%

58% 13%

10%

12% 4% 3%

Would you recommend getting the Digital Deluxe version?







58% 13% 10% 12% 4% 3%

5% 1% 2%

9%

17%

66%

Do you want DiCE to provide similar surveys in the future?







5% 1% 2% 9% 17% 66%




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The M1911 accuracy buff

Pistol close range body armor negation

Current revolver trigger improvements

I want instant revolver triggers instead

I want higher M1911 minimum damage

I have an opinion on this matter

1084

829

867

1197

863

2306

1222

1477

1439

1109

1443

1056

Which of these pistol changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The sustained fire accuracy buffs

The 38 min damage buffs

The SKS disadvantages

The QBU-88 disadvantages

The ACE 53 SV tier advantages

I want 50 max damage on slow DMRs

I want lower RoF caps for DMRs

I want a 2.3 x DMR headshot multiplier

I want a 6x scope for DMRs

I want DMR suppression sounds reduced


796

782

1670

1559

222

544

1692

622

729

1419

2408

1612

1626

738

849

2186

1864

716

1786

1679

989

954

Which of these DMR changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The new spread transition from hipfire to ADS

The heavy barrel accuracy buff while moving

Increased supply of flash grenades

Increased flash duration and range

Having several hand flares lit at the same time

The RGO grenade damage changes

The V40 Mini grenade changes

The Server Admin message UI changes

I want RGOs to have a smaller supply

I want V40 Minis to have a smaller supply

I want the G36C recoil to handle better

I want the G36C to be more agile and quick


1121

1257

1105

1317

1127

883

1292

734

557

977

1005

1119

2862

1741

1605

1757

1545

1735

1979

1570

2128

2305

1885

1857

1743

500

Which of the General changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The hipfire accuracy buff while moving

The high amount of DAO-12 flechettes

Current buckshot damage

Current flechette damage

Current frag damage

Current slug damage

I want pump slugs to be more like the BF3 ones

I want a headshot multiplier for all shotgun rounds


926

364

597

1935

271

303

1019

2153

2035

1109

1671

1438

100

1764

1732

1016

0

1327

Which Shotgun attributes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The L85A2 and its damage model

The L85A2 unlock assignment

The MP7 and its damage model

The MP7 unlock assignment

The RPK-74M and its damage model

The RPK-74M unlock assignment

The L96A1 and its damage model

The L96A1 unlock assignment

The MTAR-21 and its damage model

The MTAR-21 unlock assignment


876

582

690

568

406

494

630

523

827

681

1676

800

1094

986

1108

1270

1182

1046

1153

849

995

1686

Which China Rising weapon features do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The overall aesthetic art style of this DLC

The mountain elements of Altai Range

The water gameplay of Dragon Pass

The foliage and caves of Guilin Peaks

The vast open sands of Silk Road

The Bomber aerial JDAM strikes

How Air Superiority plays on these maps

How Conquest plays on these maps

How Rush plays on these maps

How Obliteration plays on these maps

How Domination plays on these maps

How SQDM/TDM plays on these maps

How Defuse plays on these maps


1160

847

630

1182

990

540

246

1121

203

276

327

256

105

2270

1110

1423

1640

1088

1280

1730

2024

1149

2067

1994

1943

2014

2165

1092

Which China Rising weapon features do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The F2000 and its damage model

The F2000 unlock assignment

The AS-VAL and its damage model

The AS-VAL unlock assignment

The M60E4 and its damage model

The M60E4 unlock assignment

The GOL Magnum and its damage model

The GOL Magnum unlock assignment

The DAO-12 and its unique features

The DAO-12 unlock assignment


889

480

833

658

835

669

823

335

667

499

1758

869

1278

925

1100

923

1089

935

1423

1091

1259

1604

Which Second Assault weapon features do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The overall aesthetic art style of this DLC

The new paths and hazards in Metro 2014

The sandstorm levolution in Gulf of Oman

The attack boat combat in Gulf of Oman

The huge wall at the Caspian border

The fire hazards in Operation Firestorm

The tall towers in Caspian and Firestorm

The ability to take down huge cranes

How Capture the Flag plays on these maps

How Conquest plays on these maps

How Rush plays on these maps

How Obliteration plays on these maps

How Domination plays on these maps

How SQDM/TDM plays on these maps

How Defuse plays on these maps


1152

944

1118

466

1198

966

902

1122

384

1040

481

288

264

229

120

2127

975

1183

1009

1661

929

1161

1225

1005

1743

1087

1646

1839

1863

1898

2007

1235

Which Second Assault weapon features do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The MAA missile count being reduced to 4

The 20mm cannon velocity being 800 m/s

I want the AC130 to take less MAA damage

I want the cannons to spread more at range


1918

1335

1456

1595

2758

840

1423

1302

1163

604

Which Mobile AA changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

Zuni missile damage improvements

Gunner direct damage improvements

I want cockpit sniper proof (non-50 cal)

I want better Attack Heli agility


1509

1771

951

2047

2812

1303

1041

1861

765

550

Which Attack Heli changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

Current Jet main cannon differences

Current Jet maneuverability differences

I want rocket pods on Stealth jets

I want TV missiles to 1-hit-kill Jets


712

782

950

1381

2289

1577

1507

1339

908

1073

Which of these Jet changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The reduced impact force of AA missile hits

The AR missile lock-on cone reduction

The new percentage based repair speed

I want below radar to be added to BF4

I want countermeasures to re-arm faster

I want the AC130 to have a larger aim cone


1693

1530

770

1682

1413

1026

2793

1100

1263

2023

1111

1380

1767

569

Which General Air changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

Reduction of the LAW missile self-guided range

The Staff shell damage nerf by 25%

The M2 Slam max damage range reduction

I want a Staff shell switch/rechamber delay


1266

1241

1021

1411

2599

1333

1358

1578

1188

763

Which Land Vehicle changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

The "reduce trades" fix a while ago

I want player orientation info sent earlier

I want improved tickrates on < 32p servers

I want 30 hz tickrate on ESL competitive servers

I want Networked waves/storms on more maps

I want packet loss % displayed in server browser


1280

1584

1934

1441

1024

1536

2802

1522

1218

868

1361

1778

1266

560

Which Netcode changes do you agree with?

Agreed

Disagreed




0 1000 2000 3000

Crashes in unspecific scenarios

Crashes during specific maps/events

I want crashing maps taken out of rotation

Framerate problems

Flickering problems

Stuttering problems

Rubberbanding problems

Mouse problems

Controller/preset problems

Sound problems

Latency problems

Hitbox problems

Dying instantly

Dying around corners

UI problems

Squad problems

Team balance problems

Commander problems

Battlelog problems

Emblem problems

1254

647

296

977

493

875

1584

149

204

1167

1229

1855

1746

2014

401

389

1175

331

404

227

1618

2225

2576

1895

2379

1997

1288

2723

2668

1705

1643

1017

1126

858

2471

2483

1697

2541

2468

2645

Which issues do you still have problems with?

Agreed

Disagreed

3% 3%

35%

27%

6%

4%

6% 16%

Which platform did it concern?

Win 7 PC Laptop

Win 8 PC Laptop

Win 7 PC Desktop

Win 8 PC Desktop

Xbox 360

Playstation 3

Xbox One

Playstation 4

3% 3% 35% 27% 6% 4% 6% 16%

70%

6%

1%

1%

3% 4% 5%

10%

How did you find this survey?

Reddit (2349)

Twitter (212)

Youtube (22)

Symthic (22)

Battlelog (122)

Facebook (135)

Through a friend (160)

Other (328)

70% 6% 1% 1% 3% 4% 5% 10%



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