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FIREk
2011-09-22, 06:54 PM
The SOE peoples seem to have started giving us blobs of information more often.
Last week's news article on planetside2.com was called "Recap of the Week".
"(..) of the Week" suggests that they're planning on giving us weekly updates.
The last article was on Friday, so tomorrow we might get a new one.
On the 20th, TRay wrote on Twitter: "Working on the next batch of screenshots what would you like to see?".
Thusly - new screenies tomorrow, maybe?
Call me a demented fanboi, but the prospect makes me all like "Hot diggity!" ;)
Raymac
2011-09-22, 06:57 PM
Yeah, there will definitely be new infos next week. I think Virrago tweeted that he was preparing some Planetside 2 thing for next week. Also, arn't those webcasts going to be every 2 weeks?
NapalmEnima
2011-09-22, 07:05 PM
I tweeted @planetside2 asking about this weeks theme, and was told that there would be another theme next week.

So hot new goodies next week.

My breath is baited. I await.
FIREk
2011-09-22, 07:15 PM
Gee, thanks for ruining it! :P On the other hand, thanks for pointing me in the right direction as well. ;)
Lonehunter
2011-09-22, 07:40 PM
/joygasm
Papscal
2011-09-22, 08:03 PM
I wont be satisfied untill we get a 24/7 live feed from the studio or beta.:)
LZachariah
2011-09-22, 08:16 PM
Hahahah.
Bags
2011-09-22, 08:44 PM
I told T-ray I wanted to see some heavy assault in the next screen shots release and he replied "okee dokee" so fingers crossed.
basti
2011-09-22, 08:45 PM
Told him i want maxes, because thats way more important anyway. :P
Bags
2011-09-22, 08:49 PM
I told him not to show maxes because it would make you sad. :p

Though, we have already seen maxes.
Firefly
2011-09-22, 09:04 PM
"(..) of the Week" suggests that they're planning on giving us weekly updates.
The last article was on Friday, so tomorrow we might get a new one.
On the 20th, TRay wrote on Twitter: "Working on the next batch of screenshots what would you like to see?".
Anyone remember this back in February and March? We got screenshots each Friday or close to it... and then all of a sudden in March we got cut off.

NEVAR FORGAT.
Talek Krell
2011-09-22, 09:06 PM
I'd like to see the new Lib. Was kind of expecting that to show up next when they released the other air vehicles.
Graywolves
2011-09-22, 10:04 PM
I'm looking forward to new screenshots and other new information.
Firefly
2011-09-22, 10:16 PM
Vehicle screenshots are what I want to see most, followed by MAX suits.

I hope they gave that poor bastard in the TR MAX a helmet. Kinda dumb to walk around in body armour with nothing protecting your head.
BorisBlade
2011-09-22, 10:19 PM
I'm hoping for pics of some vehicles that arent just solo firepower buffs. Seriously hoping for a medium/light tank such as a new deliverer or somethin with dedicated pilot (who doesnt gun) + atleast 2 gunners. Maybe a mini faster version of the gal gunship, think deli that flies, pilot +2gunners, pilot cant shoot. I just want somethin i can show off to friends and esp outfit mates to get em interested. They have no interest in Battlefield style "solo buff" vehicles.

Honestly i would normally just like to see any of the vehicles, but im worried now that the MBT's suck so much.

Come on SOE, surprise me with some cool fun teamwork oriented/ps1 style vehicle pics! There will be cake at the end if you do! No lie!
FastAndFree
2011-09-22, 10:34 PM
I hope they gave that poor bastard in the TR MAX a helmet. Kinda dumb to walk around in body armour with nothing protecting your head.

They said during the Twitter Q/A that it no longer has an exposed head
Hamma
2011-09-22, 11:08 PM
Yea it's looking like the webcast and/or Twitter is going to be a bi-weekly thing. Trying to work on some things of our own here so keep your fingers collectively crossed! ;)
basti
2011-09-23, 01:57 AM
Yea it's looking like the webcast and/or Twitter is going to be a bi-weekly thing. Trying to work on some things of our own here so keep your fingers collectively crossed! ;)

Ask the devs? Oh please yes.

And SOE, as you read this: STOP USING TWITTER! ITS HORRIBLE FOR DEV CHATS!

Thank you. :)
Lonehunter
2011-09-23, 02:43 AM
Ask the devs? Oh please yes.

And SOE, as you read this: STOP USING TWITTER! ITS HORRIBLE FOR DEV CHATS!

Thank you. :)

So nice to see someone else think that too
Brusi
2011-09-23, 03:11 AM
Unfortunately *massive sigh* Twitter is still a valid and useful avenue for marketing through social media...
Hamma
2011-09-23, 09:36 AM
So nice to see someone else think that too

I agree with it also, Twitter is pretty much the worst medium for a Q&A.

Come to think of it.. it's the worst medium for anything. :p
basti
2011-09-23, 10:39 AM
Twitter is good for sharing short texts or a link with everyone who wants to have it shared. Actually talking over twitter with replys and stuff is just horrible if you are not actually part of the discussion.
NapalmEnima
2011-09-23, 12:04 PM
I think they're trying to get a two-fer marketing bonus.

1) The fans get their questions answered
2) Lots more #planetside2 tweets for folks to pick up on, the clout scores of those doing the "A"-ing goes up, and they may become recommendations for others who haven't necessarily heard of it.

Having said that... yes. Twitter is no chat client, and it's particularly painful when the answerer doesn't use the "reply" button so you lose the context.

So I understand why, but Ouch.

And it's not like we won't go ask questions either. Hopeless addicts, the lot of us.
Bags
2011-09-23, 12:07 PM
But if they don't use Twitter how will I feel important as the only person willing to trudge through the cesspool?
basti
2011-09-23, 12:20 PM
I think they're trying to get a two-fer marketing bonus.

1) The fans get their questions answered
2) Lots more #planetside2 tweets for folks to pick up on, the clout scores of those doing the "A"-ing goes up, and they may become recommendations for others who haven't necessarily heard of it.

Having said that... yes. Twitter is no chat client, and it's particularly painful when the answerer doesn't use the "reply" button so you lose the context.

So I understand why, but Ouch.

And it's not like we won't go ask questions either. Hopeless addicts, the lot of us.


i was thinking about the #planetside2 effect as well, but we didnt see it very often during the QnA, so its pretty pointless.


There is no viable reason to use twitter for this kind of stuff. You cant mix a QnA with the community and advertising to people who never heard of the game before directly together, it just doesnt work.

I say use IRC, or Voon. Heck, you guys got Vivox integrated voice chat, Voon is from Vivox, there is no reason not to use it.
FIREk
2011-09-23, 12:34 PM
But if they don't use Twitter how will I feel important as the only person willing to trudge through the cesspool?

Worry not, whatever medium they use, the result will be a cesspool of text in need of trudging through. :P
NapalmEnima
2011-09-23, 12:57 PM
They said during the Twitter Q/A that it no longer has an exposed head

Nope, that was my lunch interview. Higglesworth said that the default TR helmet's face is not exposed. I remember quite clearly.

And given that he qualified that with "the default", I suspect any "open face" helmets will be purely cosmetic changes. There might even be a wh40k-seargent-esque no-helmet option. Goofy under the circumstances, but lots of players will have played 40k and might like the look. We'll welcome them too, with open arms and high explosives.
Raymac
2011-09-23, 01:05 PM
Nope, that was my lunch interview. Higglesworth said

Higglesworth? What exactly was going on under the table at that lunch? :love: haha
Hamma
2011-09-23, 01:19 PM
:lol:

I've seen Higgles being used randomly on Twitter as well.
TacosWLove
2011-09-23, 01:28 PM
Yeah twitter is a pain, mainly due to the text limit IMO, hard to explain such a vast concept in 140 characters or less, it also seems to give them a cop out that leads us to wanting more info because they give simple one liners.

I would like to see a screen of a Female Vanu Commander with all her armor off. Perhaps they wear purple lingerie under all that tough exterior?
Hamma
2011-09-23, 01:32 PM
https://twitter.com/#!/ps_tray/status/117289613105709056

Hey maybe we will see something today afterall.. fingers crossed. :P
FIREk
2011-09-23, 01:34 PM
Yeah I'm nothing if not persistent... That, or a real pain in the ass. :P
Hamma
2011-09-23, 01:37 PM
:lol:
Bags
2011-09-23, 01:41 PM
https://twitter.com/#!/ps_tray/status/117289613105709056

Hey maybe we will see something today afterall.. fingers crossed. :P

New screenshots today? My body is ready.
2coolforu
2011-09-23, 01:45 PM
New screenshots today? My body is ready.

I better go grab some vaseline and tissues
Hamma
2011-09-23, 01:47 PM
I configured this page:

http://www.planetside-universe.com/p-developer-tweet-tracker-97.htm

For people who hate the Twitterverse. Can track the devs w/o even loading Twitter :lol: We add every dev on Twitter to the list, so it's updated automatically.

For some reason, the external Twitter boxes are broken at the moment but they should be back shortly.
NapalmEnima
2011-09-23, 01:50 PM
https://twitter.com/#!/ps_tray/status/117289613105709056

Hey maybe we will see something today afterall.. fingers crossed. :P

"Stay tuned" could mean "for next weeks exciting episode."
Hamma
2011-09-23, 01:54 PM
:lol:

I fixed that twitter page above, it was doing odd things.
FIREk
2011-09-23, 01:57 PM
"Stay tuned" could mean "for next weeks exciting episode."

You watch your tongue, young man!
Fuel Truck
2011-09-23, 02:04 PM
Thanks for making that page Hamma, I was devastated that I might have to make an account. You saved me.
Hamma
2011-09-23, 02:57 PM
Anytime :D

I tolerate Twitter so you guys don't have to ;)
TheRagingGerbil
2011-09-23, 03:22 PM
Been bugging the shit out of them today myself.

Hey Hamma, you got @Mbroome1 on that tracker?
Hamma
2011-09-23, 03:30 PM
Yep he's on there :D
Talek Krell
2011-09-23, 04:53 PM
I tolerate Twitter so you guys don't have to ;)You, sir, are the truest of heroes.
Graywolves
2011-09-23, 05:12 PM
New screenshots today? My body is ready.


I'm partying tonight anyways. they better make it extra awesome.
Brusi
2011-09-24, 10:03 PM
I configured this page:

http://www.planetside-universe.com/p-developer-tweet-tracker-97.htm

For people who hate the Twitterverse. Can track the devs w/o even loading Twitter :lol: We add every dev on Twitter to the list, so it's updated automatically.

For some reason, the external Twitter boxes are broken at the moment but they should be back shortly.

This is the shit! You're a hero Hamma, lol!
LostSoul
2011-09-26, 03:04 AM
I agree with it also, Twitter is pretty much the worst medium for a Q&A.

Come to think of it.. it's the worst medium for anything. :p

That, and its blocked here in China :(
Hamma
2011-09-26, 10:13 AM
We will try and transcribe it sooner next time around.
basti
2011-09-26, 12:53 PM
That, and its blocked here in China :(

What the hell are you doing in china? Losty, get back to me! :(