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==Battlefield: Bad Company 2==
==Battlefield: Bad Company 2==
[[File:specact skins.jpg|thumb|300px|The SPECACT American (left) and Russian (right) Kits. From front to back: Medic, Assault, Engineer, Recon.]]
[[File:specact skins.jpg|thumb|300px|The SPECACT American (left) and Russian (right) Kits. From front to back: Medic, Assault, Engineer, Recon.]]
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'''SPECACT''' is a series of downloadable content packs for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'', first released for the Xbox 360 on April 21, 2010, then for the PlayStation 3 in Europe on May 12, 2010, May 18, 2010 in North America,
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/05/12/specact-kits-emerge-on-playstation-3.aspx SPECACT kits emerge on PlayStation 3 - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog], retrieved May 14, 2010
and finally for PC on December 1, 2010.
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/12/01/get-your-specact-together.aspx Get your SPECACT together - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved December 2, 2010
The SPECACT series consists of 4 packs, one for each class, featuring two alternate uniforms for that kit (one Russian uniform, one American) and a weapon customized with either Desert, Woodland or Arctic camouflage, depending on the map that the player is on, except for the M95 which comes with a black matte finish. The American SPECACT uniform has a general black and tan color while the Russian SPECACT uniform has a general olive drab color, much like some Russians in the singleplayer campaign and [[Onslaught]].
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'''SPECACT''' is a series of downloadable content packs for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'', first released for the Xbox 360 on April 21, 2010, then for the PlayStation 3 in Europe on May 12, 2010, May 18, 2010 in North America,
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/05/12/specact-kits-emerge-on-playstation-3.aspx SPECACT kits emerge on PlayStation 3 - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog], retrieved May 14, 2010
and finally for PC on December 1, 2010.
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/12/01/get-your-specact-together.aspx Get your SPECACT together - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved December 2, 2010
The SPECACT series consists of 4 packs, one for each class, featuring two alternate uniforms for that kit (one Russian uniform, one American) and a weapon customized with either Desert, Woodland or Arctic camouflage, depending on the map that the player is on, except for the M95 which comes with a black matte finish. The American SPECACT uniform has a general black and tan color while the Russian SPECACT uniform has a general olive drab color, much like some of the Russians in the singleplayer campaign and [[Onslaught]].
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The packs can be bought in two ways - a bundle containing all four packs, or single packs for induvidual kits. It costs 480 MS points/$5.49/£3.99/€4.99 for the bundle, or 160 MS points/$1.99/£1.19/€1.49 for each individual kit. For PC players, it can be purchased off the [http://store.origin.com/DRHM/store?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&ThemeID=718200&Env=BASE&productID=192365600 EA Origin store] and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/24963/ Steam], sold only as the complete bundle. The Xbox kits are also available individually through Dr Pepper's EA promotion. For a time, retail copies of the PC version came with codes allowing one to receive the complete bundle for free.
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The packs can be bought in two ways - a bundle containing all four packs, or single packs for individual kits. It costs 480 MS points/$5.49/£3.99/€4.99 for the bundle, or 160 MS points/$1.99/£1.19/€1.49 for each individual kit. For PC players, it can be purchased off the [http://store.origin.com/DRHM/store?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&ThemeID=718200&Env=BASE&productID=192365600 EA Origin store] and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/24963/ Steam], sold only as the complete bundle. The Xbox kits are also available individually through Dr Pepper's EA promotion. For a time, retail copies of the PC version came with codes allowing one to receive the complete bundle for free.
In the downloadable content info page, it mentions that these new skins are the uniforms of elite units, specifically Delta Force and [[Spetsnaz]].
In the downloadable content info page, it mentions that these new skins are the uniforms of elite units, specifically Delta Force and [[Spetsnaz]].
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===Tactics===
===Tactics===
*It's generally a good idea to compare the SPECACT uniform against the current map's terrain before spawning, to avoid having contrasting camouflage to the map's terrain.
*It's generally a good idea to compare the SPECACT uniform against the current map's terrain before spawning, to avoid having contrasting camouflage to the map's terrain.
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*The US SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Arica Harbor]] due to the nature of the terrain (urban/desert colours) matching the uniform's colour scheme. In contrast, the US uniform is very bad on maps such as [[Port Valdez]] and [[White Pass]], where the uniform stands out from the surroundings.
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*The US SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Arica Harbor]] due to the nature of the terrain (urban/desert colors) matching the uniform's color scheme. In contrast, the US uniform is very bad on maps such as [[Port Valdez]] and [[White Pass]], where the uniform stands out from the surroundings.
*The Russian SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Laguna Alta]], [[Valparaiso]], and [[Laguna Presa]], as the maps promote the use of green camouflages, while darker areas mean that the Russian uniform can blend into the surroundings and hide a player effectively. It is less useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Atacama Desert]], as the dark camouflage stands out against the desert sands.
*The Russian SPECACT uniform is very useful on maps such as [[Laguna Alta]], [[Valparaiso]], and [[Laguna Presa]], as the maps promote the use of green camouflages, while darker areas mean that the Russian uniform can blend into the surroundings and hide a player effectively. It is less useful on maps such as [[Panama Canal]] and [[Atacama Desert]], as the dark camouflage stands out against the desert sands.
===Trivia===
===Trivia===
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*It is possible to use the SPECACT uniforms without using an SA weapon, and vice-versa.
*It is possible to use the SPECACT uniforms without using an SA weapon, and vice-versa.
*Many players wear the SPECACT uniforms regardless of the terrain that a particular map has, as they see the uniforms as a status of skill in a particular class (despite the fact that the uniforms are bought, and not earned in the game).
*Many players wear the SPECACT uniforms regardless of the terrain that a particular map has, as they see the uniforms as a status of skill in a particular class (despite the fact that the uniforms are bought, and not earned in the game).
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[[File:BF3 mp character profiles specact us.jpg|thumb|right|US SPECACT renders.]]
[[File:BF3 mp character profiles specact us.jpg|thumb|right|US SPECACT renders.]]
[[File:BF3 mp character profiles specact rus.jpg|thumb|right|Russian SPECACT renders.]]
[[File:BF3 mp character profiles specact rus.jpg|thumb|right|Russian SPECACT renders.]]
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'''SPECACT''' skins were a pre-order bonus for ''[[Battlefield 3]]'' available from select retailers; Amazon in the [[United Kingdom]], JB HI FI in Australia and Best Buy in the [[United States]]. SPECACT pack is awarded to all who buy the ''Battlefield 3 Limited Edition'' in [[Russia]], Ukraine and Poland. The pack includes 8 different mulitplayer character skins for the respected factions (''[[USMC]], [[Spetsnaz]])''. Unlike ''Bad Company 2'', the ''Battlefield 3'' SPECACT Pack did not come with any specialized weapons. Though when the player activated the skins (either by buying the pack or putting in the code after pre-ordering) the in-game skins appear much different from the ones advertised, being much lighter and less camoflaged than the advertised skins. Note that the skins on the advertisements to the right were shown before final changes to the game were made (the USMC Assault is shown as Caucasian for example).
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'''SPECACT''' skins were a pre-order bonus for ''[[Battlefield 3]]'' available from select retailers; Amazon in the [[United Kingdom]], JB HI FI in Australia and Best Buy in the [[United States]]. SPECACT pack is awarded to all who buy the ''Battlefield 3 Limited Edition'' in [[Russia]], Ukraine and Poland. The pack includes 8 different multiplayer character skins for the respected factions (''[[USMC]], [[Spetsnaz]])''. Unlike ''Bad Company 2'', the ''Battlefield 3'' SPECACT Pack did not come with any specialized weapons. Though when the player activated the skins (either by buying the pack or putting in the code after pre-ordering) the in-game skins appear much different from the ones advertised, being much lighter and less camouflaged than the advertised skins. Note that the skins on the advertisements to the right were shown before final changes to the game were made (the USMC Assault is shown as Caucasian for example).
On January 16, 2012, along with new dogtags that were only available via pre-order, The SPECACT skins were released for $2.99/€2.99. PC and Xbox 360 players were able to download the content a week later.
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2012/01/16/expand-your-set-of-dog-tags-and-multiplayer-skins-for-battlefield-3.aspx Expand your set of dog tags and multiplayer skins for Battlefield 3 - Battlefield 3 - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved January 16, 2012
On January 16, 2012, along with new dogtags that were only available via pre-order, The SPECACT skins were released for $2.99/€2.99. PC and Xbox 360 players were able to download the content a week later.
[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2012/01/16/expand-your-set-of-dog-tags-and-multiplayer-skins-for-battlefield-3.aspx Expand your set of dog tags and multiplayer skins for Battlefield 3 - Battlefield 3 - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved January 16, 2012
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==Trivia==
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===Trivia===
*The SPECACT in [[BF3]] is a combination of camoflauges while the ones in [[BC2]] had one solid camoflauge that was used in real life.
*The SPECACT in [[BF3]] is a combination of camoflauges while the ones in [[BC2]] had one solid camoflauge that was used in real life.