I think that is the conclusion i drove too was like you said, if the the servers are running DLC maps in the mix then it requires you to have expansion regardless of map being played.
The other servers i joined probably weren't running the DLC maps in their rotation which is why it wasn't a...
Here is another example from a different server. It's running Metro another map included in standard edition but if i were to load it, it asks for aftermath expansion which i circled. Is this sole reason because of the server rotation includes expansion pack maps? Seems a bit odd you can't...
What I'm saying is the map is part of the standard edition of bf3 (which i have + back to karkland), but when trying to load it from your server it asks for the aftermath expansion when its not even included in that. I tested it and i could join other servers running that map, but your server...
Trying to join conquest server that is currently playing Noshahr Canals map. I'm fairly certain this is a standard map and not part of the expansion as I recall playing it years back, but whenever i try to join through battlelog on your server it says i need the aftermath expansion??
Players In Game Name Denek3232
Which Game? Battlefield 3
Which Server? BF3 METRO NO LAG | ALL WEAPONS | TBGCLAN.COM
What is your in game name? SynCroNiz3
Date and time approximately 3:30pm PST
Offense committed Aimbot
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Players In Game Name Konsueh
Which Game? Battlefield 3
Which Server? BF3 METRO NO LAG | ALL WEAPONS | TBGCLAN.COM
What is your in game name? SynCroNiz3
Date and time approximately Aug 30 5:30pm
Offense committed Hacking
Additional comments Was banned from conquest server and is...