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Midnight_Stalke
2003-02-24, 03:59 PM
I was wondering if you guys could tell me what empire you think is the best and why. I have not joined an empire yet and i want to be sure i choose the right one.

diluted
2003-02-24, 04:04 PM
NC! we have the most powerful weapons great storyline - good colors, and the best tank in the game. our max is damn good too.

ABRAXAAS
2003-02-24, 04:07 PM
OI this is gonna go bad real fast :(

thegame109
2003-02-24, 04:09 PM
VANU - - need i say more?

echoghost
2003-02-24, 04:10 PM
*fears how this thread will go...*

My vote: Ottoman

Zatrais
2003-02-24, 04:13 PM
TR ofcourse!

as for this thread.. it'll prolly be locked soon hehe

diluted
2003-02-24, 04:18 PM
scrwe you all nc forever


:lol:

Saint
2003-02-24, 04:18 PM
I will give a non-biased answer with the strongest points of each faction.

NC: Heavy Payload

TR: High RoF

VS: Mobility

firecrackerNC
2003-02-24, 04:29 PM
NC:Powerful,freedom fighters,ok colors,best tank
TR:High rate of fire,control freaks,ok colors,gay goggles,cool tank
VS:High tech,mobile,hovering,uncool colors,Science nerds

Moloch
2003-02-24, 04:40 PM
"Ok mr. Thread, I don't want to have to tell you this, but, well, frankly we've seen horses like you before, and, well..." *BLAM*
WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP

"SIR!!! Stop that, your beating a horse you already killed!"

*BLAM* "QUIET PEON!!! (insert empire acronym here) iZ c|/\ l337e5t 0f c|3/\/\ /\||! (insert empire acronym here) R0Xx0RZ!"

Flameseeker
2003-02-24, 04:47 PM
Common Pool 0\/\/nZ0rz j00 all! :D

thegame109
2003-02-24, 05:23 PM
Saint got it in one.....VANU RULE!
haha

Nightmare
2003-02-24, 05:31 PM
Just to clarify, Vanu has the most powerful tank. With that said, I will just put up a litte sign. :vsrocks:

MooKoo
2003-02-24, 05:36 PM
its really depends how you use the gun or vehicle or if your good with it

Freiza
2003-02-24, 05:37 PM
:ncrocks: :ncrocks: :ncrocks: :ncrocks: :ncrocks: :ncrocks: :ncrocks:

Aryeh
2003-02-24, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by Moloch
"Ok mr. Thread, I don't want to have to tell you this, but, well, frankly we've seen horses like you before, and, well..." *BLAM*
WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP

"SIR!!! Stop that, your beating a horse you already killed!"

*BLAM* "QUIET PEON!!! (insert empire acronym here) iZ c|/\ l337e5t 0f c|3/\/\ /\||! (insert empire acronym here) R0Xx0RZ!"

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

ROTFLMFAO!!!!!! omfg that was good!! I don't know why I found that so amusing, but kudos to Moloch! :thumbsup:


Oh, and the Vanu don't have the most powerful tank, just the most manueverable. The New Conglomerate one has the most powerful weapon and the Terran one spews out the most shit the shortest amount of time.

BLuE_ZeRO
2003-02-24, 05:50 PM
Originally posted by Flameseeker
Common Pool 0\/\/nZ0rz j00 all! :D

wtf!? way to steal my joke bastard! :mad:

Nightmare
2003-02-24, 05:51 PM
AHHH, I can't find where I read it, but I know for a fact that the Mag-rider has the most powerful cannon.

Aryeh
2003-02-24, 05:59 PM
Originally posted by Nightmare
AHHH, I can't find where I read it, but I know for a fact that the Mag-rider has the most powerful cannon.

No, I'm pretty sure the Vanguard does. It definitely has the largest one. That would also fit with the NC theme; I'd be amazed if the Vanu tank had the most powerful gun along with the most manueverability.

Zatrais
2003-02-24, 06:08 PM
Yeah, I'd be really surprised if you could come up whit some proof that the side that focuses on mobility will have a heavier hitter than the side that focuses on raw damage pr hit...

I'm pretty sure the Vanguard has THE biggest weapon in the game on it.

diluted
2003-02-24, 06:32 PM
vanu mobility is pretty good actually. the ability to strafe and cross water with their tanks are extremely useful and can make a damn good aquatic assault :P

OmnipotentKiwi
2003-02-24, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by Zatrais
Yeah, I'd be really surprised if you could come up whit some proof that the side that focuses on mobility will have a heavier hitter than the side that focuses on raw damage pr hit...

The fact that the Vanu have the only two strafing ground vehicles in the game makes me lean to them being the more mobile empire. :D Don't forget their MAX is the jump pack MAX.

Nightmare
2003-02-24, 06:59 PM
Fine, you guys think what you want. It doesn't really matter.

Zatrais
2003-02-24, 06:59 PM
Thats what i said....

I was refering to Nightsmares statement that the vanu has the biggest gun the game...

VS mobility and biggest gun ain't happening.

edit: Neither does your facts in a discussion if you can't back them up Nightmare.

Midnight_Stalke
2003-02-24, 09:37 PM
thanks for the input.

I will have to choose between VS and NC.

Nightmare
2003-02-24, 09:43 PM
edit: Neither does your facts in a discussion if you can't back them up Nightmare.

:rolleyes: oooh, good one zatrais. The way I see it, why would the give the best armor AND best weapon to one faction. The Vanu may be fast moving, and the TR may be fast shooting, but the NC tank would be unstoppable if they gave it the best of the 2 most impotant parts of a tank. Mobility isn't such a great upgrade on a tank either. That's just my theory, I dont have an proof because this site has very little info on the mag-rider as it is.

Discordja
2003-02-24, 09:44 PM
logically, the answer is simple to arrive at...

TR has goggles

goggles = pwn

therefore

TR is the best empire

Q.E.D.

korezero
2003-02-24, 10:06 PM
Depends < > what you like

Echo419
2003-02-24, 10:10 PM
I am undecided, I need to see what empire specific aircraft's will be. Since I am going to be a pilot for my outfit, i need to know this before deciding...

Discordja
2003-02-24, 10:20 PM
to the best of my knowledge there are no empire specific aircraft. it's all common pool atm.

AztecWarrior
2003-02-24, 10:23 PM
I predict, for three months, the Vanu will be in organized, fighting retreat, after losing a quarter of their land. One on one they will be kicking ass, but losing due to lack of numbers.

The New Conglomerate will remain about the same as it began.

The Terran Republic will be advancing into Vanu territory and beating back NewCon attacks (but not for long :thumbsup: )

Why? Because the Common Pool, richer than Bill Gates^2, will launch a doomsday fleet of remotely-piloted Galaxies with Heavy Laser 100% accuracy turrets and nuclear weapons in the cargo hold. They will cut through the factions like a hot knife through butter. A swift and complete victory.

Aryeh
2003-02-24, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by Nightmare
:rolleyes: oooh, good one zatrais. The way I see it, why would the give the best armor AND best weapon to one faction. The Vanu may be fast moving, and the TR may be fast shooting, but the NC tank would be unstoppable if they gave it the best of the 2 most impotant parts of a tank. Mobility isn't such a great upgrade on a tank either. That's just my theory, I dont have an proof because this site has very little info on the mag-rider as it is.

Actually, I think the Prowler is supposed to be the most heavily armored.

Zetre
2003-02-24, 10:49 PM
there is no real best empire. I plan to have characters on all empires. However, i think that i'll join NC, because 1. SHOTGUNS BABY WHOOOOO!!!!. 2. They fight for freeeeeeedddddoooooooommmmmm, that's my sort of thing

Lonehunter
2003-02-25, 12:48 AM
There are no empire specific aircraft.
If you like Machineguns, uzi's, fully automatic weapons,
Try The Terran Republic
If you like shotguns, grenades, explosions,
Try The New Conglomerate
If you like High-Tech, speedy, energy weapons,
Try The Vanu Sovereignity

Edit: I personally think the TR is the best overall

BUGGER
2003-02-25, 12:56 AM
Hmmm, what are the Terran fightin for?


But if its bad or not, :trrocks:

Zatrais
2003-02-25, 06:18 AM
Nightmare, all indications point to the fact that the TR Prowler will be the heaviest armored tank in the game.

Edit: http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/viewer.php?img_id=343

NC one described as solid armor, TR described as heavily armored.

Kyonye
2003-02-25, 11:37 AM
Originally posted by Midnight_Stalke
I was wondering if you guys could tell me what empire you think is the best and why. I have not joined an empire yet and i want to be sure i choose the right one.


no one empire is the best from what it has, it's the people who make an empire the best. you have the best people, you have the best empire. the empires were made quite equal so not one empire would have an advantage over another. now we all know that there are advantages and disadvantages to all specifics in weapons to vehicles. you must choose an empire that best fits your likings, do not let other people choose for you.

Pingpang
2003-02-25, 02:45 PM
My very humble Theory:

Each faction has its merits.

NC:
Firepower + MAX Shields:

With higher firepower, a good NC will be able to use less ammo killing enemies (Depending on the size of NC clips). With a shield, an NC MAX will be able to stay alive longer in a battle thus having a chance to kill more enemies thus gaining BEPs in that respect. This setup will work great for NC's indoors. Another advantage is perhaps the enemy would run out of ammo faster trying to kill NC MAX with shield on.

TR:
High Rate of fire:

I believe TR will be great at chewing up squadrons of enemies due to their high rate of fire. In other words, by getting more bullets fired in a shorter amount of time means that you have a better chance of killing passing by enemies, vehicles, max or squads on the field resulting in serious BEPs. Running into a TR's outdoors would probably put a big damper on completing your objective of getting to point A to B. TR MAX would make great defensive role inside bases or protecting TR assets on field. Imagine a TR MAX clamped down and preventing any enemies from entering a base, using a terminal or even getting close to your squad. I guess this type of security would work well offensively aswell.

VS:
Mobility:

What good is capturing a base if you can't even get there? I dont think VS MAX will have to worry too much about getting waylaid on the way to make a base attack, thus making them extremely effective against TR and NC. A VS commander role will be particularly effective because of this. Im not sure what to say about their aggrevated damage weapons other than it probably cause lots of chaos and panic for the target effecting judgement and morale (heh).

Summary: Each faction has its merits. Of course its up to the player to take advantage of each factions special skills and figure out how to use them both defensively, offensively and how to adapt and overcome the tactics from opposing forces.

of course, I could be talking lots of nonsense, but that's just my very humble opinion based on the information provided off this site.

Personally, I'm picking NC because I love the MAX shield. I just want to be able to get close enough with that crazy shotgun they have hehe.

-Pingpang
outfit: The Nine Lives

Aryeh
2003-02-25, 03:56 PM
Originally posted by Zatrais
Nightmare, all indications point to the fact that the TR Prowler will be the heaviest armored tank in the game.

Edit: http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/viewer.php?img_id=343

NC one described as solid armor, TR described as heavily armored.

I already said that earlier in the thread. :p ;)

Zatrais
2003-02-25, 03:58 PM
Just backed it up whit some proof ;)

Daedalus
2003-02-25, 04:00 PM
Gee,you think the developers would make one empire better than the others in a MMOFPS?:rolleyes:
It depends on what you like...
Also,i think that the NC MAX shield WILL have some disadvantages.If it's so powerful,then it should prevent you from moving or using firearms or something like that.
Btw i'm with the Vanu. :rock: :rock: :rock: :cool2:
I'll just spam now.
:vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks: :vsrocks:

Zatrais
2003-02-25, 04:02 PM
NC shield has a disadvantage... it halfs the rate of fire when it's used.

Daedalus
2003-02-25, 04:07 PM
That isn't such a big disadvantage...

Zatrais
2003-02-25, 04:08 PM
oh right beeing able to only do 50% of your damage over time isn't bad in a FPS...

Daedalus
2003-02-25, 04:13 PM
I mean in ceratin cases,like with the rocket launchers or the grenade launchers(high damage weapons)

Zatrais
2003-02-25, 04:18 PM
NC MAX dosn't have a grenade launcher... but only beeing able to fire rockets half as fast as you can whitout the shield is a pretty big advantage.

OmnipotentKiwi
2003-02-25, 08:28 PM
http://forums.crimsontrace.com/~omnipotentkiwi/images/badtopic.jpg

SandTrout
2003-02-25, 08:30 PM
:stupid:
Why must they try to squeez blood from a stone?

The Eternal
2003-02-25, 08:32 PM
We need a list of TOPICS NOT TO ASK, and this is one of them