colorful battlefield 4 community survey results march 2014
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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!
Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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?
1. Strongly disagree (1045)
2. Mostly disagree (432)
3. Slightly disagree (391)
4. Slightly agree (673)
5. Mostly agree (503)
6. Strongly agree (272)
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%
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
58%
13%
9%
11% 5% 4%
Would you recommend pre-ordering a Battlefield game?
1. Strongly disagree (1930)
2. Mostly disagree (432)
3. Slightly disagree (308)
4. Slightly agree (359)
5. Mostly agree (164)
6. Strongly agree (125)
58% 13% 9% 11% 5% 4%
58% 13%
10%
12% 4% 3%
Would you recommend getting the Digital Deluxe version?
1. Strongly disagree (1876)
2. Mostly disagree (426)
3. Slightly disagree (335)
4. Slightly agree (394)
5. Mostly agree (131)
6. Strongly agree (90)
58% 13% 10% 12% 4% 3%
5% 1% 2%
9%
17%
66%
Do you want DiCE to provide similar surveys in the future?
1. Strongly disagree (170)
2. Mostly disagree (40)
3. Slightly disagree (58)
4. Slightly agree (265)
5. Mostly agree (539)
6. Strongly agree (2093)
5% 1% 2% 9% 17% 66%
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
712
782
950
1381
2289
1577
1507
1339
908
1073
Which of these Jet changes do you agree with?
Agreed
Disagreed
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
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
I have an opinion on this matter
1280
1584
1934
1441
1024
1536
2802
1522
1218
868
1361
1778
1266
560
Which Netcode changes do you agree with?
Agreed
Disagreed
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Independent Battlefield 4 Community Survey Results - March 2014
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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