<!--quoteo(post=1883500:date=Nov 3 2011, 02:20 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Nov 3 2011, 02:20 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1883500"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Our payback for the prowler was the marauder. It was terribly situational because of the crew requirement and because it was easy prey for tanks and reavers alike, but if you could drive a fully manned marauder (our empire-specific buggy, if you need your memory jogged) into an infantry fight... We were three guys <i>literally</i> cackling like maniacs on teamspeak and the kills just kept piling on. For those five eternal, glorious minutes the VS were wheat before the scythe.
Then we ran into a minefield and exploded.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I remember how strong the armor was on the marauder before they nerfed it, I was able to pilot it through an enemy base and come out the other side covered in bullet holes and scorch marks and still be at half health. It was incredibly awesome how many kills you could rack up with it.
I like how the Vanguard has a higher profile now; they were a bugger to hit before. Or at least they were harder to spot; technically the hitboxes were the same size for all tanks. Supposedly. I also like that they've said the prowler is now that fastest tank, which makes sense given it has the shortest range guns. Short range guns + slowest speed = people kiting you, which is no fun. Now it will be a game of "Can you kill the prowler at range before it gets close and WTFPWNs you?"
I have to wonder what this means for the other two MBTs though; it sounds like its going to be:
Prowler = High damage, high speed, short range, medium? armor
Vanguard = Medium everything?
Magrider = Medium? damage, high? speed, long range, weak? armor
It would make sense to give the vanguard the most armor now that its most likely the slowest, but I have no idea what that means for the magrider.
The Vanguard always had the most armour anyway, it'll probably just stay that way. It'll definitely be the slowest tank now (since I don't see the Magrider being changed from its fast-but-fragile template), but whether that makes it a lumbering hulk or just slower than the others remains to be seen. My guess is that the Vanguard retains its ludicrously high damage-per-shot as well as its low rate of fire, rewarding the gunner for carefully lining up their shots, but punishing them hard for missing. Really, the only big change we've seen to MBT balance is the Prowler's speed buff, which it sorely needed to take advantage of its murderous but short-ranged guns.
I don't know if any other change is really needed. There is a risk of the Vanguard falling into mediocrity due to the Prowler conquering the knife-fighter niche and the Magrider retaining its old agile sniper tank role. It'll be interesting to see whether it can retain usefulness by being capable in every role.
<img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/jhsf9x.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> (src: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-higby-tweets-mag-rider-customization-2612.htm" target="_blank">http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-hi...zation-2612.htm</a> ) <!--QuoteBegin-"via reddit from higby"+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("via reddit from higby")</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->There are a lot more customization for the Magrider that I couldn't show off including radar array, various armor upgrades (one has side armor, that's why it has those ridges on the edge), hover stabilzers, afterburners, hover pod configurations, etc. Some are purely cosmetic like the tints and hood ornament, but most have gameplay impact and tradeoffs. Just about all our vehicles are at least this robust (with the exception of the Quad)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> So how about that vehicle customization.
<!--quoteo(post=1885216:date=Nov 17 2011, 03:42 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Nov 17 2011, 03:42 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1885216"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yo dawg I heard you like tanks and guns so we put a gun on your tank so you can shoot while you drive.
What? Not every idea has to be terrible.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
what about putting a tank on your gun, so you can drive while you shoot?
<!--quoteo(post=1886175:date=Nov 22 2011, 02:00 PM:name=Align)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Align @ Nov 22 2011, 02:00 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1886175"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So the week for the best empire is coming up. Just so you know.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Lies. Those NC are so unconcerned about the fishhead in their midst that they're taking a nap. Good job too, because the one who's awake appears to be throwing up at the sight of his armor's horrible colour scheme.
He's clearly genuflecting out of terror. <img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/2n1tk5k.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> Beamer and I guess medium armour? (src+"empire report" at: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-empire-brief-vanu-sovereignty-2624.htm" target="_blank">http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-em...eignty-2624.htm</a> ) <img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2j1myp3.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> And at long last, here's the scythe. Not sure which way it's flying. EDIT: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showpost.php?p=609700&postcount=24" target="_blank">Mystery solved.</a> <img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/112fpeo.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37999&page=4" target="_blank">So the Scythe hovers at all times and can strafe and generally moves like a UFO rather than a jet.</a>
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->A quake player that can fly! Outstanding!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I really want to know if the "light rail beam cannon" means what I think it means. I mean, FLYING RAILGUN!!
<!--quoteo(post=1887676:date=Nov 30 2011, 01:42 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Nov 30 2011, 01:42 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1887676"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Nawh man we don't actually give a ###### about this. We're playing chicken. First guy to admit he thought Planetside was a piece of ###### loses.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Main site got completely redesigned: <a href="http://www.planetside2.com/" target="_blank">http://www.planetside2.com/</a> You can <u>sign up for the beta</u> now! And, as PSUniverse notes, some interesting text has appeared: <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With air, ground and <u>seaborne combat</u>, the battles will be larger and more intense than ever. [...] VEHICLES: More than <u>20 vehicles</u> with two unique vehicles per empire. Players will be able to customize each vehicle, unlocking new skills and features<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1891315:date=Dec 22 2011, 10:44 AM:name=Align)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Align @ Dec 22 2011, 10:44 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1891315"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Main site got completely redesigned: <a href="http://www.planetside2.com/" target="_blank">http://www.planetside2.com/</a> You can <u>sign up for the beta</u> now! And, as PSUniverse notes, some interesting text has appeared:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
damn im slacking on on this site. you should be staff there instead of me lol
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I know this stuff will probably come out once the proper beta is underway, but I'm somewhat concerned about the lack of... scale in all the gameplay videos and screenshots so far. I haven't seen more than... I dunno, I guess 30 players in one "arena" at once yet.
<!--quoteo(post=1893296:date=Jan 10 2012, 01:49 AM:name=Nil_IQ)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nil_IQ @ Jan 10 2012, 01:49 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1893296"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Why is the Prowler's gun to the side like that, and more importantly<i> why isn't there one on the other side as well?</i>
The VS were obviously going to have fanservice on their side since they're all girls anyway.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Possibly because that's the Lightning?
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###### ###### starfire.
Yes, and the starfire.
Then we ran into a minefield and exploded.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I remember how strong the armor was on the marauder before they nerfed it, I was able to pilot it through an enemy base and come out the other side covered in bullet holes and scorch marks and still be at half health. It was incredibly awesome how many kills you could rack up with it.
I have to wonder what this means for the other two MBTs though; it sounds like its going to be:
Prowler = High damage, high speed, short range, medium? armor
Vanguard = Medium everything?
Magrider = Medium? damage, high? speed, long range, weak? armor
It would make sense to give the vanguard the most armor now that its most likely the slowest, but I have no idea what that means for the magrider.
I don't know if any other change is really needed. There is a risk of the Vanguard falling into mediocrity due to the Prowler conquering the knife-fighter niche and the Magrider retaining its old agile sniper tank role. It'll be interesting to see whether it can retain usefulness by being capable in every role.
(src: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-higby-tweets-mag-rider-customization-2612.htm" target="_blank">http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-hi...zation-2612.htm</a> )
<!--QuoteBegin-"via reddit from higby"+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("via reddit from higby")</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->There are a lot more customization for the Magrider that I couldn't show off including radar array, various armor upgrades (one has side armor, that's why it has those ridges on the edge), hover stabilzers, afterburners, hover pod configurations, etc. Some are purely cosmetic like the tints and hood ornament, but most have gameplay impact and tradeoffs. Just about all our vehicles are at least this robust (with the exception of the Quad)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So how about that vehicle customization.
What? Not every idea has to be terrible.
What? Not every idea has to be terrible.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
what about putting a tank on your gun, so you can drive while you shoot?
So the week for the best empire is coming up. Just so you know.
Lies. Those NC are so unconcerned about the fishhead in their midst that they're taking a nap. Good job too, because the one who's awake appears to be throwing up at the sight of his armor's horrible colour scheme.
<img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/2n1tk5k.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
Beamer and I guess medium armour?
(src+"empire report" at: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-empire-brief-vanu-sovereignty-2624.htm" target="_blank">http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-em...eignty-2624.htm</a> )
<img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/2j1myp3.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
And at long last, here's the scythe. Not sure which way it's flying.
EDIT: <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showpost.php?p=609700&postcount=24" target="_blank">Mystery solved.</a>
<img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/112fpeo.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
Frankly your stuff looks pretty cool though. Not that that means I'm going to mock you spineless cowards any less.
It's noble, almost.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->A quake player that can fly! Outstanding!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I really want to know if the "light rail beam cannon" means what I think it means. I mean, FLYING RAILGUN!!
EDIT:
Also, video:
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EDIT2:
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Salivations.
Im soo excited. the VS look amazing.
I thought so lol yea yea calm down hah
December 17th at 7PM CST
You can <u>sign up for the beta</u> now!
And, as PSUniverse notes, some interesting text has appeared:
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With air, ground and <u>seaborne combat</u>, the battles will be larger and more intense than ever.
[...]
VEHICLES: More than <u>20 vehicles</u> with two unique vehicles per empire. Players will be able to customize each vehicle, unlocking new skills and features<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You can <u>sign up for the beta</u> now!
And, as PSUniverse notes, some interesting text has appeared:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
damn im slacking on on this site. you should be staff there instead of me lol
Contains actual gameplay footage
It's...
<img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/ab6qsg.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
beautiful...
Also some pics in <a href="http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38463" target="_blank">http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/...ead.php?t=38463</a>
<img src="http://ps2.the9.com/images/news/2012/1/2/18C4745A6BBF48C7BAE85C30C7C78CA1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://ps2.the9.com/images/news/2012/1/2/8F65A694A3D042018ED956E70F979110.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
The VS were obviously going to have fanservice on their side since they're all girls anyway.
The VS were obviously going to have fanservice on their side since they're all girls anyway.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Possibly because that's the Lightning?