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3 years ago

All chat

I’m curious about a question that was asked on the battlefield dev corner video. Someone asked will we get all chat back so we can talk to the enemy team. I never really played much multiplayer on ea...

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EA_Mako

Community Manager

3 years ago

Hey @AOD_CapStar362,

I've edited your post as it contained some language not appropriate for the forums.

Just to touch on the point you've raised with that quote from (I believe) Battlefield 3, one important distinction to note is that games are provided a rating based on their content.

For Battlefield 3, that resulted in a Mature rating due to Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language. (ESRB site)

Equally important to note is that next bit where it mentions that online interactions are not rated by the ESRB, in which case those interactions would be subject to our Rules of Conduct. This is why simply having characters in the game say something doesn't necessarily make it appropriate for in-game chat or on the forums.

Thanks for the feedback on other aspects of the chat system!

ATFGunr

Legend

3 years ago

@EA_Mako That’s an interesting explanation / interpretation, thanks for sharing it with us. I hadn’t considered that’s how a rating would work.

Buzzfunk
3 years ago
Anyone saying "All chat is a stupid request" obviously is a Genz player. All chat was essential during the Quake days in the late 90s. Esp. During clan matches. I also had friends on the opposing teams so it was always fun to taunt them. Of course people talk smack. I dont think anyone ever got injured from it. So not giving us the option is just another consequence of cancel culture and all that bs. Gamers today are so sensitive. It was always part of the game.
Give it an on/off function, problem solved.