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The Call of Duty 3 FAQ:
Can I have guests when playing multiplayer on Xbox Live?
Yes, you can have up to 3 guests on live, making it a total of 4 players per console on Xbox Live.
In system link games, you can have 4 people per console up to 24 players
Does Call of Duty 3 support split-screen?
Yes, just like Xbox Live, you can also have 4 players total on local play split-screen.
Can you set up a Private Match in Multiplayer?
Yes. You can set up a Private Match to invite friends, in addition to setting the number of players from 2-24.
Can you boot players from a game?
Yes, but not from the lobby. In addition, a player can only be booted from the game by receiving 5 votes from 5 different players in the game. If you are team killed, you are given the option to 'Punish' or 'Forgive'. If you choose to punish, this will vote to kick the player from the game in addition to increase their re-spawn time.
Once 5 players have chose to 'punish' any given player, they will be booted from the game. This prevents Hosts from abusing their power, and having the ability to boot anyone for any reason or no reason at all. You also have the ability to turn on and off Friendly Fire.
What are the classes in Call of Duty 3 multiplayer?
Rifleman:
Single-shot rifles or bolt-action. Ability to shoot rifle grenades.
Weapons:
Allies: M1 Garand, Colt .45, Smoke Grenade, Rifle Grenade
Axis: Kar98k, P38, Smoke Grenade, Rifle Grenade
Light Assault:
Light-weight machine gunner. Ability to place Anti-personnel mine.
Weapons:
Allies: Thompson, Colt .45, Sticky Grenade, Anti-personnel mine
Axis: MP40, P38, Sticky Grenade, Anti-personnel mine
Heavy Assault:
Medium-weight machine gunner. Ability to place anti-personnel mine.
Weapons:
Allies: BAR, Colt.45, Frag Grenade, Anti-personnel mine
Axis: MP44, P38, Stielhandgranate, Anti-personnel mine
Medic:
Trenchgun. Has the ability to revive critically wounded team mates.
Weapons:
Allies: Trenchgun, Colt .45, Smoke Grenade, Revive Skill
Axis: Trenchgun, P38, Smoke Grenade, Revive Skill
Scout:
Sniper rifle, and ability to call artillery air-strikes in every 3 minutes.
Weapons:
Allies: Springfield, Colt .45, Frag Grenade, Artillery
Axis: Scoped Kar98K, P38, Stielhandgranate, Artillery
Support:
Heavy machine gunner, portable MG34 or .30 cal. Ability to drop ammo cases for team mates.
Weapons:
Allies: .30 Cal, Colt .45, Frag Grenade, Ammo Delivery
Axis: MG34, P38, Stielhandgranate, Ammo Delivery
Anti-Armor:
Bazooka or Panzerschreck. Ability to drop ammo cases for team mates.
Weapons:
Allies: Bazooka, Colt.45, Sticky Grenade, Ammo Delivery
Axis: Panzerschreck, P38, Sticky Grenade, Ammo Delivery
Can I pick-up weapons like Call of Duty 2?
Yes, you can pick up weapons on the ground, just like in Call of Duty 2.
What is a 'Rifle Grenade'?
A rifle grenade is a form of grenade that utilizes a rifle as a launch mechanism to increase the effective range of the grenade. The idea was first developed in World War I and continues to this day.
This device is attached and/or inserted into the barrel of a single-shot rifle, and is used to launch the grenade into the air and/or towards the enemy.
Can I pick-up and throw back enemy grenades?
Yes. You can now throw back grenades, but you'd better be quick about it!
Can you modify which weapons can be used in MP or turn-off vehicles?
There are no modifiers in multiplayer which allow weapon or vehicle restrictions.
This would interfere with the Class system which is designed to allow a balanced game play for all players, if you restrict certain weapons, certain players / classes would have a greater advantage to others.
In addition, there are currently no Vehicle modifiers, however not all maps will have vehicles, due to the fact that certain maps were designed for Infantry only, and others were designed for Vehicles and Infantry in mind.
Can you modify the number of players per match?
Yes. You can set the maximum number of players per match, or search for only matches with a certain restriction.
Any map can be set to 2 , 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 players. No matter how large or small the map is.
Certain maps will have a defaulted number of players when they are selected, based on what's recommended for each map. However, this can be changed by the host.
How does the ranking system work in Call of Duty 3, are there stats?
There are two types of ranking in Call of Duty 3:
Match-by-Match ranking.
At the beginning of the match, everyone starts as Privates, and will have their rank displayed above their heads. They will earn points during the match for [kills, capturing flags, returning flags, assisting flag capture, special tasks]. There are loads of tasks that will get you different points. As you gain points, you will 'rank-up'. Each new level in your rank gives you special abilities, such as a Level 3 Scout [sniper] has more intense artillery air strikes than a Level 1 Scout.
However, this rank resets at the end of the match. Therefore next match everyone starts on a level playing field.
Trueskill Ranking
This is the second type of ranking in Call of Duty 3. The difference here, is that in Call of Duty 3, you will be able to view your Trueskill Ranking. This will be affected by your overall game play in Ranked matches. It will be visible in the lobby and in your stats, therefore you will see it next to your name in the lobby. In addition to all other players Trueskill.
Your Trueskill will be affected by your performance in each ranked match and will raise or drop accordingly. When you go to a Ranked Match, you will be randomly paired with other players in the same Trueskill bracket as yourself.
What about viewing match stats?
Yes, you can view match stats. At the end of each match you'll be presented with several pages of stats, including:
Lobby Stats
This will display every players stats, including:
Kills
Deaths
Total [Kills minus Deaths]
Among other details of the match.
Personal Stats
You will also have a page of personal stats, that show detailed information on your performance during the match.
What achievements are awarded in COD 3?
No word yet on the achievements available, we can expect a mix of single player and multiplayer awards.
What multiplayer game types are included?
Team Battle: Usual team deathmatch style gameplay.
Capture The Flag: Regular team style of CTF gameplay although the flag bearer is now unarmed and can only melee.
War: Revision of the HQ style gameplay which involves the capture and holding of key map points by opposing forces.
There is no Search & Destroy game type in COD 3
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