Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
At the beginning of the week, we at MeinMMO wanted to know what you think of the much-criticized specialists in Battlefield 2042 and whether they should be replaced by the old classes. Here are your answers.
The specialists have had a tough time in Battlefield 2042. From the very beginning, they have faced criticism for replacing the old class system and turning things upside down.
At the same time, there are also supporters in the community who do not see the problem with the specialists, but rather criticize other aspects of the game. If you are not yet aware of what the specialists are about, you can find our guide with an overview of all 10 specialists and their characteristics.
Our survey clearly showed: Most of you would prefer to do without specialists and want the old classes back.
4908 readers followed our call (as of December 11th, 08:20 AM). Each participant could only cast one vote. The initial question was: Should Battlefield 2042 remove the specialists and bring back the old classes?
This is the result:
- Yes, I preferred the earlier classes – 79 %, 3863 votes
- I don’t care, I like both systems – 12 %, 600 votes
- No, I like the additional freedom with the specialists – 9 %, 445 votes
The result is therefore quite clear. Nearly 80% of you wish that Battlefield 2042 would return to the old class system instead of having specialists.
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future:
Just over 20% have either no problem with them, or even prefer the new system. We’ll show you some voices from the community.
Most want them removed, but some see the problem elsewhere
The sentiment in the comments is not quite as clear, but they largely reflect the survey results. Here are some voices expressing opposition to the specialists:
- ReZZiT says: “Yes, please absolutely remove the specialists … they just don’t fit in at all.”
- SomeBody writes: “I wish for the old classes. Many gameplay issues could be resolved that way. For example, not everyone can just pack a rocket launcher or claymore mines.”
- Boris thinks: “To say that the specialists are to blame for everything would be exaggerated, but they are definitely part of the problem and should be removed or banished to the Hazard mode, which ultimately amounts to the same thing.”
However, there are also some reader voices who do not find the specialists so bad, or who see the problems elsewhere.
Reader BavEagle states:
I myself have a mixed opinion … On one hand, I really like some of the specialists’ skills and I enjoy playing as them. From a tactical standpoint, they offer some sensible options, but unfortunately, also quite a few nonsensical ones.
And on the other hand: Unfortunately, the mindless camping with sniper rifles has become more and more established in Battlefield. […] Instead of definitely removing the specialists from the game, I would wish for:Limiting the weapon selection of specialists based on their assigned classes AND overhauling the maps, so that unfair positions cannot be occupied, which are not accessible and/or attackable for every soldier without a helicopter, parachute, or skill, such as roofs of skyscrapers, which have no way to get up, etc.
BavEagle, reader of MeinMMO
Reader huhu_2345 also sees the problem more in the other mechanics of Battlefield 2042:
I do not see the specialists as a problem. […] The system undermines itself through design decisions like self-healing vehicles as well. Nobody needs a cutting torch anymore. Tanks mostly camp in their HQ and fire from there.
huhu_2345, reader of MeinMMO
There are also definitely positive voices regarding specialists in the community.
- Jerry sees it this way: “The freedom to customize my class as I please is something I really enjoy. Only the ‘hero’ aspect is something I would like to see removed, so that I can create my own character.”
- Osiris80 sees them as a good alternative if teamplay doesn’t work: “I find the specialists good. Since the community generally does not know teamplay, I appreciate being able to supply myself with health and ammo and can even res a few bots around me, who might not kill anything, but at least distract the enemy a bit. And yes, I’m talking about players.”
Many see Portal as the perfect option if they’re tired of the new specialists.
- Alex writes: “I find it perfectly acceptable, I enjoy the freedom, and when I feel like it, I find enough space in Portal to play classically.”
- amoxi feels similarly: “Anyone who wants to play BF2042 with the old classes can do so. There’s Portal for that. Use the mode. It offers so many incredible opportunities. It requires a bit of effort, but you will be rewarded.”
If the Portal mode is unfamiliar to you, you can find a summary of the mode and what it contains here.
Specialists receive a lot of criticism, but there are also other issues
So what is the conclusion? The results of the survey are clear: most would want to do without specialists. However, there are also more moderate voices who see the problems in other areas of the game.
Lack of teamplay is often mentioned. Some design decisions by developer DICE would negatively affect teamplay as well.
The specialists offer some additional freedom that is welcomed in Battlefield. Additionally, there’s the Portal mode, where you can play the old classes of Battlefield while the specialists have to stay out.
What DICE decides to do with the specialists in the future will definitely be interesting to watch. However, an insider report suggests that publisher EA may focus even more on them in the future: