Planetside 2

[Mrbloodworth]

GU09 Patch Notes

[Kageru]

Seems much better. having some game mechanic to simulate front lines means holding a base has some value, there's probably going to be a fight with some sort of goal and you can see which bases are vulnerable if you want to play defense or offense. It even means air has some sort of productive focus. They really should have launched with this.

[Mrbloodworth]

I'm not sure I am a fan of the SCU change. Seems like some dumbing down there. I, for one, had always hoped the sequel to Plantside would have more sub-objectives, not less.

[01101010]

I'm not sure I am a fan of the SCU change. Seems like some dumbing down there. I, for one, had always hoped the sequel to Plantside would have more sub-objectives, not less.

Yeah, they went for the easy bullshit fix. Should have left the SCU the way it was, but bringing it down would not only bring the spawn tubes down, but the spawnroom shields as well. Oh well.. more MLG shit filtering in at a faster rate.   

[shiznitz]

I'm not sure I am a fan of the SCU change. Seems like some dumbing down there. I, for one, had always hoped the sequel to Plantside would have more sub-objectives, not less.

Yeah, but you see, they have to make PS2 more like PS1 before they can make it better because the PS1 mechanics were better anyway.

[climbjtree]

While the new lattice system does help direct the fights, it more or less puts things on rails and ensures the winner will be whoever has more dudes.

[Kageru]

That's an inherent property of the model rather than a product of the lattice system.

[shiznitz]

I think they should leave a cont or two unlatticed for variety.

[Pennilenko]

I lost interest and canceled my premium sub thingy. Haven't really logged on either knowing that any type of advancement is painfully slow without the highest tier of membership.

[Mrbloodworth]

Ps2 is going to be a launch title for the PS4.

[Surlyboi]

 

[Mrbloodworth]

PlanetSide 2 - Coming to Playstation 4! #PS2onPS4

[Pennilenko]

PlanetSide 2 - Coming to Playstation 4! #PS2onPS4

Hahaha, yeah fucking right. I would fucking kill for professional voice com behavior.  Actual game experience may vary.

[5150]

Apparently PS1 will soon be F2P and is currently free for former subscribers and possibly existing PS2 players

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/05/22/why-not-planetside-1-kinda-free-now-f2p-soon/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rockpapershotgun%2Fsteam+%28Rock%2C+Paper%2C+Shotgun%3A+Steam+RSS%29

[Mrbloodworth]

PlanetSide 2 - Coming to Playstation 4! #PS2onPS4

Hahaha, yeah fucking right. I would fucking kill for professional voice com behavior.  Actual game experience may vary.

Completely depends on the outfit.

[Falconeer]

Nexus Battle Island? "In preparation for eSport"?!

[01101010]

Well duh... Higby has been all "MLG MLG MLG! rah rah rah! ESPORTS AWAY!!" from the start. The main continents now will be serving as the lobby.

[Speedy Cerviche]

An open world MMOFPS is basically the wrongest place possible to attempt some sort of competitive clan league scene. Meanwhile they are so obsessed with balancing the 3 sides perfectly  for these ultra competitive types that everything ends up super bland. Ontop of that there's no cool & unique sci-fi vehicles being added because apparently all their resources are going into this "esport" crap.

[Mrbloodworth]

PlanetSide 2 players are some of the most dedicated, emotionally invested players in any virtual world. For the first time, PlanetSide 2 players have the opportunity to create parts of our world by designing new in-game items.

Player Studio™ is a new program that invites (initially US-based) players to download sample geometry, learn how virtual items are constructed, and try designing items. You can try your hand at writing a creative name, item description, and rationale for how it fits into the ongoing storyline.

Selected items will be offered for sale in the SOE Marketplace alongside items created by staff artists, priced in SOE's Station Cash virtual currency. Revenue from the sale of these items will be shared back with the creative player.

https://www.planetside2.com/player-studio

[shiznitz]

Damn I had good time in this game last night.  And I didn't even try out the new Esamir.

[Pennilenko]

I wanted to buy a six month block of premium, I was very disappointed to see that they wont take PayPal for premium time. I don't trust Sony with CC info. So it looks like no premium for me. I wanted the six months for the max bonus right up front and the price break.

[Kageru]

Could possibly use the steam wallet if you trust valve more. That's what I do when I want to buy station cash.

[Pennilenko]

Could possibly use the steam wallet if you trust valve more. That's what I do when I want to buy station cash.

You can't use station cash to buy premium time.

[shiznitz]

I don't trust Sony with CC info. So it looks like no premium for me.

I know this if off-topic a bit, but I want to revisit this.  I am not going to try and convince you to change your mind, but I will ask you to think about all the firms with whom you DO trust your CC info.  What about Sony makes them worse than Apple or you cellphone vendor?  All of these firms probably use the same 2 or 3 encryption companies for CC transactions and data.

[Merusk]

Sony's history of being violated/ losing CC info that was also 100% unencrypted springs to mind.

[shiznitz]

But Sony is hardly alone there.

[Pennilenko]

I don't trust Sony with CC info. So it looks like no premium for me.

I know this if off-topic a bit, but I want to revisit this.  I am not going to try and convince you to change your mind, but I will ask you to think about all the firms with whom you DO trust your CC info.  What about Sony makes them worse than Apple or you cellphone vendor?  All of these firms probably use the same 2 or 3 encryption companies for CC transactions and data.

I actually do not trust firms with my CC info. I pay my cell bill in cash, and I only use PayPal for online transactions.

[Miasma]

You don't actually pay for anything done with a stolen credit card so long as you report it so why be all paranoid?  It's an annoying hassle but not actually a financial loss.

[Mrbloodworth]

They added the lattice, its glorious.

I find it funny TB kinda stopped when I did, and came back when I did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f9NkX_SLV4

[Falconeer]

You are wrong. Around here they consider this game a shitty one and a flop. So you must be wrong.

[Mrbloodworth]

Negative!

[Merusk]

Started playing this past week because I was looking for a new shooter.  This game is not fun in early mornings on the weekend due to low-pop.  Made even worse when you get someone in platoon/ squad lead who doesn't update their blessed squad beacon and nobody deploys sunderers.  (Which I can't get to deploy at all...)

Still, plays just like PS1 for me.

[Trippy]

Started playing this past week because I was looking for a new shooter.  This game is not fun in early mornings on the weekend due to low-pop.  Made even worse when you get someone in platoon/ squad lead who doesn't update their blessed squad beacon and nobody deploys sunderers.  (Which I can't get to deploy at all...)

Still, plays just like PS1 for me.

You need to buy and equip the S-AMS attachment before spawning the Sunderer to be able to deploy it. If you have that equipped and you still can't deploy you are probably within range of another deployed Sunderer.

[Merusk]

Ugh.. more certs to grind and I'm a terrible player.  Thanks, at least I know why it wasn't deploying now.

[Mrbloodworth]

Get with an outfit, or at the very least a group of friends. Also, did you do the new tutorial? I ask because I have not.