BATTLEFIELD 2042: Running as a Glass Cannon with the IFVs (M3A3 Bradley & BMP2 Gameplay)

[@marzipandan767]

I've been loving the LAV lately, I've been running something similar to this. I initially thought that the warhead package was going to too much of a downside, but I've been having a lot of success with it. I really like that there are alternatives to thermal smoke on this vehicle and that they are actually all very viable. I would love if more vehicles got this kind of customization. Great work Timeless, as always!

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Thanks Dan, appreciate the support as always! Yeah I’m enjoying this, one of my favourite things about BFV was the range of meaningful customisation for the tanks. Glass Cannons are fun, typically it doesn’t go well but just sometimes you get a run you wouldn’t believe and it’s very satisfying. I hope this is a feature in BF6, and we move away from meaningless choices.

[@paulinapeak]

I was waiting for your guide when I saw those dropped in the patch notes! Good stuff, man. :D

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Thanks for the patience! It takes forever to unlock everything (especially when you have to do it twice for what’s essentially the same vehicle) and then figure out what you’re working with. Glass Cannon was the most interesting build I could find!

[@PanzerIvan]

Nice video , good job for Ziph as well 🎉

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Thanks for letting me borrow him :)

[@The_Ziphius]

⁠I’m always more than happy to be of service, anywhere in the world o7

[@kingqman8250]

I was definitely surprised to see a new vehicle added to 2042, just when I think they’re done with the game we get another update, but I’d like to see a video with your thoughts for the next battlefield since we’re just starting to get some news about it!

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Ok actually hoping the IFV is an indication of intention for vehicle mods in BF6. I adored BFV for the variety on builds which actually mattered, and weren’t obvious no brainers (I mean how can you pass on APS?!). It’s great to see BF6 but it’s all pre Aloha and very early days. We all saw what we say re: levolution and the setting, really looking forward to the facts. I am going to avoid the hype train and not jump on every piece of news (it does bother me the way some of the larger channels are making 15 minute videos out of 20 seconds of gameplay and talking like we’ve got any insight at all). Look forward to the facts coming out, but I am cheering for Dice. The world needs a quality BF and I’ll be there to help any way i can.

[@kingqman8250]

@@timelessgamer_UK yeah there’s definitely a few BF channels that I follow that have been absolutely cranking out videos on the daily about the 10 seconds of pre-alpha gameplay we got to see. Respect the quality over quantity approach you’re taking!

[@TheSoldierChristian]

I perfer the armor upgrade with aps guided missiles and quick reload. It usually takes half of the enemy to take me out. Sometimes I'll be forced to fight vehicles and infantry simultaneously, with proper positioning I'll come out on top.

[@kingqman8250]

Yeah that armor buff gives you a lot of extra survivability that’s hard to give up

[@TheSoldierChristian]

@@kingqman8250 I've flipped an entire game of frontlines with this setup

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Yeah I mean the sensible builds tend to have more longevity, but what can I say - I cast Fireball, and I didn’t ask how big the room is 🤣 I really enjoy the fun the glass cannon brings, I can imagine the MBT players wondering what the hell just happened 😅 I’ll try the armour mods next, thanks for the tip!

[@RoiDeCoeurs]

Those vehicles are clearly some of the most fun you can have on 2042 imo

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Come on, a player of your level? You KNOW these things are dirty 😅 no server is safe when the IFV crew logs in 🤣

[@markcroxford4435]

Well I know what I’m trying - once I’ve unlocked everything for it 😂

[@kingqman8250]

Good luck with the grind😅 i think it takes over 540 kills to get everything for it

[@BusyTrailmakers]

Your videos are really well made and quite relaxing to watch. I hope your views skyrocket when the new bf releases.❤

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Thanks! It’s meant to be helpful for the casuals like me who don’t want a bucket of ego. Just enjoying the game and sincerely hoping these help others so the same. That said if YT wants to help my views skyrocket in advance of BF6, I wouldn’t argue with that 🤣

[@thebigsam]

HE IS BACK While seeing you absolutely destroy anything that comes into your crosshair, I don't think this a build for me. RAM is a better hit&run vehicle, because he doesn't have to remove his smokes in order to harass vehicles. I'd rather use IFVs as light tanks with huge AT and AA capabilities, because no other vehicle can provide that role. But that glass cannon built is still dirty

[@timelessgamer_UK]

It’s just so fun to sneak up and do them dirty, and it’s got crazy firepower. Yeah the RAM has all round better utility plus a fully crewed up one is a nightmare for anyone to be up against. The RAM is also a mobile spawn beacon. HOWEVER, and this is an enormous However - it I’ve got a friend with a SOFLAM? GG RIP, infinite ammo double Javelin top down crit damage strikes. Anything that gets seen, dies. Nothing in the game can match that, and it’s amazing that Helis can’t hide. In any event the fun is in doing people dirty, it makes me chuckle every time

[@metnoc10]

The sabot helps a lot with antiair, its quite strong and somewhat easy to hit so you can at least scare off the heli's. Glass cannon seems fun but I've opted for the stealth package and thermals, with this setup I often survive and stay dangerous with the stealth, the 25mm/sabot is a lot of shots in total so even without fast reload its most of the time enough shots available. Maybe I'll try some other setups as well.

[@mattimartikainen4383]

That's my go to weapon for them. Having it 4 shot helis will surprise a lot of pilots who don't expect it, especially since it takes so many kills to unlock that not a lot of people have it.

[@timelessgamer_UK]

I’ll give it a try, thanks for the tip. I’m still exploring this little beast as well, and I am enjoying Dice giving us something to actually think about when we spec our tank. It’ll be hard for me to put down Guided Missiles as I’m fortunate to have friends to play with, and the SOFLAM makes it a WMD. But, the objective is to have fun and try new things! I’ll report back how it goes

[@chriswithrow3107]

I agree, any careless pilot flying low enuf can get handled pretty easily by the AP shells on the Brawler, so I'd hope these have similar velocity. The low damage AND low FPS of the standard IFV shells is really disappointing against pilots who are flying in a manner that oughts get them taken out. I have a couple more hrs to unlock them and I'll post some video eventually.

[@CaptainMustachio-OF]

I'm commenting before watching even a second of the video, cuz why not 😄

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Just make sure you catch the glorious Ziph cameo

[@CaptainMustachio-OF]

@@timelessgamer_UK Ziph giggles are contagious 😁

[@RiffRaffGrandad]

It’s great if you have a great crew with you 💯👍🏻

[@timelessgamer_UK]

But watching this, hand on heart - do you think it might be too much? I think giving twin Javelins is a little… OP 😅

[@The_Ziphius]

Absolutely mental how strong you can be in the right situations. 1,000,000% can’t recommend enough how strong a squad-focus ifv is. Playing the spotter gives your armor so much more versatility and can really turn the tide of a fight. Glad to see how well it all panned out ❤ GGs ❤ ALSO! To anyone looking to unlock everything for these vehicles, I would suggest going into solo breakthrough on Spearhead for the BMP and Renewal for the M3A3 Bradley. Sit outside flags and mop up, but let your team be the ones to cap flags. One or two rounds of that will easily net all your unlocks. Good hunting o7

[@timelessgamer_UK]

You’re a scholar and a gentleman for helping people out the way you do - especially with the horrendous ping on a cross-world server. Keep being you, and keep the RPGs flying 🫡

[@lexusgalavan1410]

I enjoy that battlefield is starting to have a variety in vehicles to pick from on par with war thunder. Asymmetrical vehicle encounters add more depth.

[@timelessgamer_UK]

It’s something I love about BFV, there’s so much variation for any given vehicle, you have no idea what you’re up against until shots are fired. I always modify my vehicles to kill armour and go fast, in that order. Everything else is secondary to me!

[@lexusgalavan1410]

​@timelessgamer_UK you turned the bradley and bmp into a troop carrier anti-armor bolte counterpart almost

[@Brocklyy96]

the bmp is also amphibious dont forget

[@timelessgamer_UK]

…I had no idea 😅

[@Brocklyy96]

@@timelessgamer_UK Yes the bradley is not though

[@james_halpert]

That's not really a benefit. I believe the only map with water deep enough for a normal vehicle to sink is Noshar Canals. All other maps have water that is no more than knee deep.

[@CaptainMustachio-OF]

BTW, glass cannon thumbnail is 😗👌

[@timelessgamer_UK]

And that’s probably 90% of the game

[@m1xabl3]

I think I’d prefer the reload package over the warhead.

[@timelessgamer_UK]

I’ll admit this is an all or nothing build!

[@DukeSan27]

dumb fire mode needs to go, or guided missile damage needs to to be upped quite a bit. That's the way the lock-on and guided options will be balanced. Its unbalanced otherwise.

[@timelessgamer_UK]

It’s a heavy hitter for sure. I do enjoy the dumb fire element, as it opens up a new style of play for me which I’m trying to show in the vid. If I can get right up and touch your weak spot, GG whatever vehicle you chose. But, I can also fight at range with the guided option all be it with significant DPS downtime and a high probability of getting blocked by APS or flares. Still, it would make a clear distinction beteen Sabot and Missiles, as right now I don’t see the point of Sabot.

[@honest-mole]

Hmm does look cool but tbh maybe a little op in the case of shooting down the heli,can kinda just kill the fun in the game tbh

[@timelessgamer_UK]

Making the missiles Javelins was too much. It could have been a simple lock on like STAFF shells on a tank or any other guided SOFLAM M5 or RPG. Infinite reloading Javelins firing two at a time is way too much, I completely agree.