IMO BF3 is a POS. Hated it. Basically CoD.
BF4 is much closer to 2. Commander is back and better, you need to level into the position.
I tried to like 3 and just could not. I tried the alpha, beta, and finally got the game on sale for $6 and still couldn't stand it.
It isn't just me. Others with BF4 seem to agree. Common chat in game.
So far I am chugging along learning the maps, game, weapons, and mods.
Getting better I suppose. Vehicles are nicely polished and the overall game play is fairly well balanced.
That said I am starting to think that the air power is once again OP.
Cookie has his own server. If it continues to play well I may see about starting a BFC server for the year.
Again. Look me up. Get in Mumble when you play. Hirosprite, Bullet, Ethanous, and Cookie are in BF4 often.