Twitter QnA Question list : ART WEEK

[basti]

Just like last time, lets get our questions in a nice organized way so hamma can ask them for us.

First thing i do is to get last weeks questions up here again, without those that got answered. Until i have done that (will take a bit guys, im busy :( ), just keep spamming new questions. If you ask something thats already on the list, no worrys, i will just ignore you. :D


Questions away!


There we go:


Art:


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Does the Liberator still have it's distinctive engine noise?
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What kind of variation in color schemes is allowed by customization? How far can it go before it's deemed to affect gameplay?
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You will be able to customize your character within the color ranges posted on the website as well as warm greys and cool greys. It will go as far as it can go without affecting gameplay.


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Blue and purple are hard to distinguish for the color blind. Is there a way such people can play with their Vanu or NC friends?
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Valve made bold statements about recognizeability when they made TF2. Does your team prioritize easy in-combat identification?
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We know customization options for weapons and such will be visible on the models. Are they meant to be visible at range, too?
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How will rank affect armor colorization? Will experienced players and leaders stand out on the battlefield to their enemies?
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Rank will be more left up to UI and rank insignia, as you rank up you will be allowed to have different tints, weapon types, etc.

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What is the art inspiration for the NC's new look? Can we get some better images of that new look?
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Could we please please please prettyplease get some screenshots of the Weapons?
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Could we please also get screenshots of the 3 tanks to compare them/drool on their beauty?
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Could we please get some screenys showing the map etc? Just give us pictures of everything! ;)
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Is Don Ferrone the composer for PS2 music?
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Does each weapon and vehicle have its own distinct sounds (to hear the difference between Gauss, Pulsar, Cycler etc.)
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PCGamer listed 4 variants to the cycler. Will each weapon have 4 variants or is there a variable number of variants for weapons?
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Does your concept->"in game" pipeline involve pencils or real models, or is it all on the computer?
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What fraction of the art staff has formal artistic training?
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T-Ray, what will we see that you personally designed, textured, modeled, and/or animated?
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T-Ray, which of your accomplishments from PS1 are you most proud of?
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Is any of the UI finalized yet? Want screens! gimmegimmegimme?
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NC design is focused on old tech. How does that and resources fit the "we use nanites to summon stuff out of thin air" concept?
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If vehicles always (?) use their faction's colors, will the NS color scheme only be seen on guns and crates, but never on vehs?
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The Lib was put under the NC art description. Coincidence or will there be empire-specific design elements in common vehicles?
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How many different vehicles do you currently have models for and how many do you expect to have at launch?
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Will it still be possible to turn off certain visuals (grass, dust storms, etc) to gain an advantage over someone who has them on?
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Will we be able to see which class a character is from far away, or is the visual difference between them less obvious?
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Can we still create our own ingame "art", means draw stuff on the map?
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How is the invisibility for the cloaker being handled in PS2? I like the partial visibility while running, but it is exploitable.
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When can we see more landscape screenshots which is not related to desert or valley ? Like forests, volcano and lakeside.. etc
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When can we see the Indar continent map(not asking for more, just this one map)? 'Cause we want to figure out how large it'll be.
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Will the awesomely stylish agile armor helmets for the VS be making a return?
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How much animation are vehicles going to have, such as using flaps for turning?
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Will the Terran Republic MAX anchor animation be making a comeback?
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Is there any art design of the Ancient Vanu who used to live on Auraxis or of their remnants, besides the warpgates?
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Does forge light support locational damage (sparks, holes in armour, engine fires etc.) and will we see it in PlanetSide 2?
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[Graywolves]

Try not to ask questions of things we already know too.

[Talek Krell]

1. Does the Liberator still have it's distinctive engine noise?

[Raymac]

Since it's "art week", do we want to play along and ask art-specific questions?

[kaffis]

What kind of variation in color schemes is allowed by customization? How far can it go before it's deemed to affect gameplay?

Blue and purple are hard to distinguish for the color blind. Is there a way such people can play with their Vanu or NC friends?

Valve made bold statements about recognizeability when they made TF2. Does your team prioritize easy in-combat identification?

We know customization options for weapons and such will be visible on the models. Are they meant to be visible at range, too?

How will rank affect armor colorization? Will experienced players and leaders stand out on the battlefield to their enemies?

[Malorn]

NC LOOK

* What is the art inspiration for the NC's new look?

* Can we get some better images of that new look?


WEAPONS

* Pix of the Jackhammer or it ain't real.

* Pix of Phoenix please.

* Renders of just the weapons would be good and fansites could use them for other purposes I'm sure.


TANKS

* Would like to see a tank image of the Prowler (seen the other two, haven't seen prowler).

* Would like to see a tank image with both primary and alternate secondary guns (like a mortar or flak cannon).


STRUCTURES

* Would like to see some base, tower, and bunker layouts.

* Would like to see images of interior of base and tower and bunkers.


MAPS

* Would like to see a continent map image.

* Would like to see the player's view of available missions and how they interact with them.

* Would like to see what the create-mission interface looks like.

* Would like to see the resource view of the map and territory control.


OUTFIT

* Outfit management interface would be nice to see.


CUSTOMIZATION

* Got images of class select screens?

* Cert tree view?

* Picking any other customizations, like implants?


MUSIC?

* I think music falls under art, but you might disagree. Is Don Ferrone the composer for PS2 music? (Any answer other than "yes" is considered epic fail.)


SOUND

* Does each weapon and vehicle have its own distinct sounds? It was great in PS1 how you could tell the difference between a gauss, cycler, and pulsar by its sound. Same with HA, tanks, pistols, shotguns, AV, etc.

[NapalmEnima]

PCGamer listed 4 variants to the cycler. Will each weapon have 4 variants or is there a variable number of variants for various vepons?

[Malorn]

A followup to that would be to show us renders of one particular weapon and show how each variant differs from the others.

[NapalmEnima]

* Pix of the...
* Would like to see...

While he might be able to tweet images, I'm not so sure. I suggest one of the first questions be:
"Can you tweet images, or just answer questions?"


More questions:

How many different in-game models of the Mosquito have their been? What vehicle/class has had the most?

Does your concept->"in game" pipeline involve pencils or real models, or is it all on the computer?

What fraction of the art staff has formal artistic training?

What will we see that you personally designed, textured, modeled, and/or animated?

Which of your accomplishments from PS1 are you most proud of?

[Lonehunter]

I'm wondering if they plan on allowing any player generated art content at some point. Ideally we could create our own logos or skins, approve/upload them.

But it could start just with outfit logos. Having a predetermined list like PS1 isn't the way to go. How CoD Black Ops did their Playercards is a good example. It's still a list of items to choose from, but you can modify the color, size, angle, multiple layers, all with hundreds of symbols to use. Occasionally you see the strange gorilla-unicorn sex, but the game is all ready gonna be rated teen I bet, so vulgar things can be expected, but it can also be monitored.

[NapalmEnima]

I'm wondering if they plan on allowing any player generated art content at some point. Ideally we could create our own logos or skins, approve/upload them.

This would be a great thing to sell at the cash shop. Verifying logos takes real people time, so let us pay for it. You could even make it moderately expensive (20 USD +/-), and make a relatively rare Prestige Thing.

[Hamma]

Nice work on this again basti!

[Malorn]

Napalm it ain't an interview. If you don't like my questions move on. I want to see some of the UI design. If they dont' show it they don't show it.

[NapalmEnima]

I've edited my initial response to your post to take the edge off. Apologies.


More art questions...

Is any of the UI finalized yet? Which screens and gimmegimmegimme?

What tools/software do you use?

[FIREk]

All shortened to be up to 140 chars with "@planetside2 " at the beginning.

NC design is focused on old tech. How does that and resources fit the "we use nanites to summon stuff out of thin air" concept?

If vehicles always (?) use their faction's colors, will the NS color scheme only be seen on guns and crates, but never on vehs?

The Lib was put under the NC art description. Coincidence or will there be empire-specific design elements in common vehicles?

That Mosquito (TR only?) looks like a gunship. Does this mean the Reaver is NC, and a "gunship" is an AV/AI-customized fighter?

Will the Magrider even have a secondary gunner? It doesn't look like there's enough room for a small turret on that model.

[Raymac]

Question #1 needs to be a clarification on vehicle design given the new pics.

Are the designs for all vehicles going the be empire specific, or will it just be color changes like in PS1?

[Malorn]

Yes I too would like to know how common pool Nanite Systems style and empire specific theming interact. Are common pool vehicles the same Nanite Systems style with empire paint jobs or do they inherit the theme of the empire?

[Captain B]

I'm curious about looting - I heard that they aren't having inventories and looting, and no hacking, so how is the TR in those pics carrying an NC Gauss rifle?

[Marth Koopa]

Will MAX units have a cap on their turning speed like in the original?

[Brusi]

Q: Will player models be visable through the canopy of the new NC liberator (or any vehicles with clear/transparent viewports)?

Q: How many different vehicles do you currently have models for and how many do you expect to have at launch?

Q: Can you please explain the limitations to having boarding animations a little better.

[Talek Krell]

Q: MBTs: Why did you decide to give the driver the main gun, and how do you expect this change to affect gameplay?

Q: Could you give some examples of secondary weapons that you're considering for the MBTs?

[FastAndFree]

Q: Are the differences we have seen in the Mosquitos in the trailer and the just released picture customization options or the model was changed?

[basti]

By the way: theme for the qna is also art, means every non art question will propably be ignored.
What qualifies as art related is difficult, means I just put those questions that that I think that they fit on the list here, and put everything else on my big secret list. ;-)

[Azren]

Q: MBTs: Why did you decide to give the driver the main gun, and how do you expect this change to affect gameplay?

Q: Could you give some examples of secondary weapons that you're considering for the MBTs?

These and:

Q: When will you finally change MTBs back to PS 1 style?

[klu]

Q: Are the differences we have seen in the Mosquitos in the trailer and the just released picture customization options or the model was changed?

i believe higby stated the model has changed

[wildcat140679]

* Would like to see some base, tower, and bunker layouts.

* Would like to see images of interior of base and tower and bunkers.



Like Malorn,

I'm interested in hearing/seeing more of bases and structures is PS2

If I recall correctly, it was mentioned that bases are 6~7 hexes in size, what gave me the impression bases are much bigger than in the original PS.

[Gandhi]

Q: Will it still be possible to turn off certain visuals (grass, dust storms, etc) to gain an advantage over someone who has them on?

Q: Will we be able to see which class a character is from far away, or is the visual difference between them less obvious?


Q: Can you please explain the limitations to having boarding animations a little better.
I think Higby's answered this in pieces here and there. Working in graphics programming I could probably give you an answer too, unless you'd rather hear it from the horses mouth ;)

[NapalmEnima]

Q: Are the differences we have seen in the Mosquitos in the trailer and the just released picture customization options or the model was changed?

Higby said in the lunch interview that the model had changed.

[NapalmEnima]

Q: Will it still be possible to turn off certain visuals (grass, dust storms, etc) to gain an advantage over someone who has them on?


I'm pretty sure this has been answered with a "No". All those visual obscurity features are supposed to be consistent for everyone.

I believe this is part of the reason for departing from DirectX 9. I'm not certain, someone mentioned that in DX9 you could toggle certain visual features on or off at the driver level.

I haven't done any DX9 programming since those classes in... '05? It's been a while.

If I recall correctly, it was mentioned that bases are 6~7 hexes in size, what gave me the impression bases are much bigger than in the original PS.

I took that to mean their "SOI" was 7 hexes, not that the base itself covered 7 hexes. Underground tunnels and such might extend outward quite a bit though, so your interpretation may well be correct.

[Traak]

Like Malorn,

I'm interested in hearing/seeing more of bases and structures is PS2

If I recall correctly, it was mentioned that bases are 6~7 hexes in size, what gave me the impression bases are much bigger than in the original PS.

I thought that was base SOI.

[SniperSteve]

Ask if the SLs can still draw stuff on the map. ^_^

[Brusi]

Q: How is the invisibility for the cloaker being handled in PS2? I like the partial visibility while running, but it is exploitable.

^ art question

[cellinaire]

Q: When can we see more landscape screenshots which is not related to desert or valley ? Like forests, volcano and lakeside.. etc

Q: When can we see the Indar continent map(not asking for more, just this one map)? 'Cause we want to figure out how large it'll be.

[Crator]

Q: When can we see more landscape screenshots which is not related to desert or valley ? Like forests, volcano and lakeside.. etc

Q: When can we see the Indar continent map(not asking for more, just this one map)? 'Cause we want to figure out how large it'll be.

+1 Exactly same questions on my mind.

[Grimster]

Nice title you got basti. :)

It kind of suits you. ;) :D

[cellinaire]

oh, one more. I think you guys will like this question....

Q: Why the videos made by SOE usually suck? I hope you guys(dev team) make trailers with enough quality(like fan-made trailer. Ever seen 'Flail Supreme' video series for Supreme Commander1 on Youtube?). One that include these elements like Teamwork, Fierce combat moments, Massive scale and Diversity(such as customization, difference among empires..etc). Oh, and



Planetside - MMOFPS - Play for free! - YouTube

remember this?

And frankly, the trailer at FanFaire2011 was a bit lame to me ;)
(don't get me wrong. I really liked that video but it didn't show PS2 in it's full glory)

[Xyntech]

Important:

Will the awesomely stylish agile armor helmets for the VS be making a return?

That's gotta be like half the reason I got the game and joined the VS in the first place.

[Crator]

oh, one more. I think you guys will like this question....

Q: Why the videos made by SOE usually suck? I hope you guys(dev team) make trailers with enough quality(like fan-made trailer. Ever seen 'Flail Supreme' video series for Supreme Commander1 on Youtube?). One that include these elements like Teamwork, Fierce combat moments, Massive scale and Diversity(such as customization, difference among empires..etc).

And frankly, the trailer at FanFaire2011 was a bit lame to me ;)
(don't get me wrong. I really liked that video but it didn't show PS2 in it's full glory)

Pretty sure they were limiting themselves at this time. Were not ready to release that much info on the game at the time. I do agree, some really nice game-play videos that show scale made by SOE should be made for pre-launch/launch time for advertising purposes.

[basti]

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Done with picking stuff up to this point. :)

[basti]

Nice title you got basti. :)

It kind of suits you. ;) :D

It fits, indeed. but after beta/release, i will request it changed to "Twat herder" :D

[Shogun]

please tell us about the scalability of the engine (how much eyecandy i can switch off to play the game on a 2010 gamer laptop and what will be limited on lower settings)

[LZachariah]

Basti, thank you so much for organizing this, it's an extraordinary help to all of us fans, all thanks to you!

Question: Will certain classes necessarily be wearing one type of armor, or will there be choices? For instance- Do Medics/Engineers always wear Agile armor, or can they choose between Agile or Reinforced Exo?

Question: For infantry weapons, it seems that the Terrans are still focused on volume/overwhelming barrage and the NC are still stopping power. How will the Vanu's "versatility" play out? Examples?

Question: Another stab at the classes (evidently, we got close last time!). Leader, Engineer, Medic, Fast Assault, Heavy Assault (this includes MAX pilot), Infiltrator. Yay/nay?

Question: List some types of Combat Engineering explosives, please!


~Zachariah

[Hamma]

They will also be fielding some questions today during the video interview.

[basti]

They will also be fielding some questions today during the video interview.

indeed, and i already directet them here to grab a few questions. Hope they do it :)

[Raymac]

It fits, indeed. but after beta/release, i will request it changed to "Twat herder" :D

You're dreaming. None of us are going to be getting any tang when this game gets released. I may not even shower for a couple weeks. :doh:

[Hamma]

Added a couple answers from the Webcast

[Missundaztood]

why cant i see the webcast anywhere?

[Higby]

why cant i see the webcast anywhere?

It'll be up on YouTube tonight, I think. How did my hair look?

Edit: Oh, it's up now! SOE Webcast: The Art of PlanetSide 2 - YouTube

[LZachariah]

Thanks, Higby! And thanks everyone at the SOE Planetside 2 team!

~Zachariah

[Missundaztood]

It'll be up on YouTube tonight, I think. How did my hair look?



Cheers Higby!

Stayed up late to find this! Posting from the UK at 01.30am!

p.s. the hair is looking swish!

[Brusi]

Nice that the podcasts are so laid back and all... but man does it make for some frustation when we are all sitting one inch from our monitors yelling questions at the screen!

[Hamma]

Needs to be longer - at least 30 minutes :)

[Higby]

Nice that the podcasts are so laid back and all... but man does it make for some frustation when we are all sitting one inch from our monitors yelling questions at the screen!

I asked just about every art related question that went to @Planetside2 on twitter! Jump in and ask next time!

[Zulthus]

Do the common pool vehicle models differ at all by empire, or is the paint job just changed?

[Talek Krell]

I asked just about every art related question that went to @Planetside2 on twitter! Jump in and ask next time!What you mean you can't hear us?!?

[Hamma]

Wipe that spit off the screen! :P

[cellinaire]

It'll be up on YouTube tonight, I think. How did my hair look?

Edit: Oh, it's up now! SOE Webcast: The Art of PlanetSide 2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJ4qnQcr_Q)


"It Is Pitch Dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue."

Haha finally, the night of Auraxis !! The screenshots on that monitor in the back were very sweet :D

[Sirisian]

Zoom and enhance on that phone. You didn't by any chance use a 4K res camera? Would you mind uploading that version if you did?

[cellinaire]

Zoom and enhance on that phone. You didn't by any chance use a 4K res camera? Would you mind uploading that version if you did?

Yeah I'd also like to see that 'photorealistic clouds or whatever' on that phone lol

[Tapman]

Higby, can you guys start taking questions from Twitter and a PSU thread simultaneously? The old man in me refuses to join Twitter but I'd like to be able to ask some questions, plus the character limit is no bueno!

My main question is when can we expect to see more in-game footage? After the trailer was released there was an interview where we were told that when the next video gets released we will all be asking why you bothered with the first one, and I seem to remember getting the idea that they would be here sooner rather than later. We are being told that the engine is omgamazing and limitless, that a full day/night cycle has been created, we got a picture of a beautiful ridge that is claimed to be in-game and not pre-rendered, and that the visuals from a battle at night are amazing. I WANT TO SEE THIS IN ACTION! Throw a pre-alpha watermark on it and post a video of a character/vehicle moving around on a polished section of the map, give us an idea of what you are really dealing with. The only way to end art week with a bang would be some samples of more in-game footage showcasing the engine with the environment and these character/vehicle models in action!

[Bags]

Zoom and enhance on that phone.

Roger.

After hours of intense video enhancement software churning away on an image of the camera, here is the result:

http://i.imgur.com/1fp30.png

Photo realistic my ass.

[Missundaztood]

Nice work!

Anyone else wanting to see some empire specific HA weapons? :)

[Bags]

When T-Ray was asking what we wanted to see in Twitter last week I asked for HA and he said

"@BagOfChips okee doke "

[kaffis]

Roger.

After hours of intense video enhancement software churning away on an image of the camera, here is the result:

http://i.imgur.com/1fp30.png

Photo realistic my ass.
Ohhh! Burn!

T-Ray, are you gonna let Bags talk smack about your Forgelight baby like that? The gauntlet has been thrown! The challenge must be answered!

[Missundaztood]

The MCG, the JH the Lasher. If these are all still in PS2, seeing images of them would be awesome.

Afterall, HA was a pretty major defining difference between the factions in PS1. Whilst the recent aircraft images have helped I think a few images of HA weapons would really set tht tone!

[Bags]

The MCG, the JH the Lasher. If these are all still in PS2, seeing images of them would be awesome.

Afterall, HA was a pretty major defining difference between the factions in PS1. Whilst the recent aircraft images have helped I think a few images of HA weapons would really set tht tone!

Jackhammer and MCG have been name dropped. I don't think the lasher has been mentioned, but I bet it will still be in.

[Missundaztood]

Jackhammer and MCG have been name dropped. I don't think the lasher has been mentioned, but I bet it will still be in.

Really? Must of missed that. If that's the case why not get rid of the Lasher too?

They really need to be careful when it comes to HA in PS2, as a grunt kll whore it will really matter to me.

I hope they get it right!

[Bags]

Really? Must of missed that. If that's the case why not get rid of the Lasher too?

They really need to be careful when it comes to HA in PS2, as a grunt kll whore it will really matter to me.

I hope they get it right!

No, I mean they dropped the name as in it was mentioned. In the latest webcast Higby mentioned it, and he's mentioned it before. He also mentioned the MCG in a previous interview.

[Missundaztood]

No, I mean they dropped the name as in it was mentioned. In the latest webcast Higby mentioned it, and he's mentioned it before. He also mentioned the MCG in a previous interview.

Ah right! Can't wait for some weaponary to be released! I guess images will be released soon! Next comms link? (please :) )

Whilst some people may be totally focused on vehicles I need HA to be solid!

It's all getting incredibly exciting!

[Traak]

It'll be up on YouTube tonight, I think. How did my hair look?

Edit: Oh, it's up now! SOE Webcast: The Art of PlanetSide 2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJ4qnQcr_Q)

The Lords of War. My nomination for the new nickname for the crew.

[Captain1nsaneo]

Roger.

After hours of intense video enhancement software churning away on an image of the camera, here is the result:

http://i.imgur.com/1fp30.png

Photo realistic my ass.

That clearly shows the HUD layout. Not sure if I like how the sides cut off vision on the left and right, every bit of screen helps when in a fire fight and when driving a tank it's going to matter even more. Perhaps adding some transparency option for the HUD would help with this.


Question:
How much animation are vehicles going to have, such as using flaps for turning?

[Bruttal]

btw guys i beleave they were talking about the clouds and how you can hide a vehicle in it. when they tryed to show an image on the phone

[Traak]

I'm curious about looting - I heard that they aren't having inventories and looting, and no hacking, so how is the TR in those pics carrying an NC Gauss rifle?

Microtransactions! (said with the same Mel Brooks accent as "Moichendizing" in Spaceballs)

[Hamma]

Priceless Bags! :rofl:

[DOUBLEXBAUGH]

Roger.

After hours of intense video enhancement software churning away on an image of the camera, here is the result:

http://i.imgur.com/1fp30.png

Photo realistic my ass.

Get Kryten to help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFkb0d1kbU

Uncrop!

[basti]

Back to topic please (thank you matt for derailing! :mad: :D )

Its just a few hours left, get your questions in NOW or die! :P


Also: T-Ray. Just ignore those TR and NC scumbags. We all know that technology will prevail. One day, we VS will own not just auraxis, but freed the the universe from TR and NC. And on that day, mankind will finally realize its full potential. Technology equals might, bitches! :p

[LZachariah]

Damn straight, Basti.

[Lartnev]

Question 1:
Will the Terran Republic MAX anchor animation be making a comeback?

Question 2:
Does forge light support locational damage (sparks, holes in armour, engine fires etc.) and will we see it in PlanetSide 2?

Cheers basti :thumbsup:

[Raymac]

Question: Is there any art design of the Ancient Vanu who used to live on Auraxis or of their remnants, besides the warpgates?

[Graywolves]

Bags, is that a photo of Big Foot?

[basti]

Does forge light support locational damage (sparks, holes in armour, engine fires etc.) and will we see it in PlanetSide 2?

Cheers basti :thumbsup:

Was said multiple times that it does, and that it comes to effect.
headshots are possible, damage depending on the tanks armor is possible (front more armor = less damage). etc

[Talek Krell]

I think he means modifications to the art based on it. Like if a buggy took a hit to the engine it might start spewing flame.

[basti]

I think he means modifications to the art based on it. Like if a buggy took a hit to the engine it might start spewing flame.

Aye, agree. Added it


Snip. :>

[Baron]

Basti,

If you could expand on that Lartnev question about damaged vehicles....if you've played Halo 2, that's what my mental picture is. A heavily damaged vehicle would have panels missing, carbon scoring, massive dents / holes, etc, etc...

[basti]

Only have 130 chars to use, lets see if i can somewhow get it in. :)

[kaffis]

Also: T-Ray. Just ignore those TR and NC scumbags. We all know that technology will prevail. One day, we VS will own not just auraxis, but freed the the universe from TR and NC. And on that day, mankind will finally realize its full potential. Technology equals might, bitches! :p
NC Forever, Higby, represent! When will we see the Velociraptor gun in action? Do the dinos look sweet? Can we customize to shoot campys instead?

[Brusi]

Roger.

After hours of intense video enhancement software churning away on an image of the camera, here is the result:

http://i.imgur.com/1fp30.png

Photo realistic my ass.

HAHAH, i'm glad i'm not the only one who tried this bags lol

[Bags]

Heads up, I won't be able to keep track of the dev chat tonight so someone else better step up to the plate :p

[basti]

Heads up, I won't be able to keep track of the dev chat tonight so someone else better step up to the plate :p

Roger, will take care of stuff. Lets see if lunars thingy is useful. :)

[Hamma]

The plan is to get a PSU content page up for it as well, but this will take a little bit since we have to format it in HTML etc.

[Dorest0rm]

Will Christmas decorations return?

[Bags]

I'm going to be dropping a question or two and then jetting so good luck.

[klu]

his reply was contextual but TRay confirmed that the magrider would still operate over water and the tr and nc would not have a tank like vehicle that would go over water.

[FIREk]

Bah, we forgot to ask them for at least one of the new screens that were being shown during the Webcast... The one with the TR getting shot, by a VS I think. Looked pretty cool.

[Baron]

Results of the Q&A available anywhere yet?

edit: front page baron ...DOH!

[Hamma]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-twitter-qa-summary-2562.htm

Edit: haha - just put it there.

[basti]

Hamma beat me :(


Art:


Question:
Does the Liberator still have it's distinctive engine noise?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910657213743104)
all engines will have a distinctive sound

Question:
What kind of variation in color schemes is allowed by customization? How far can it go before it's deemed to affect gameplay?
Answer: (XYZLOL)
You will be able to customize your character within the color ranges posted on the website as well as warm greys and cool greys. It will go as far as it can go without affecting gameplay.


Question:
Blue and purple are hard to distinguish for the color blind. Is there a way such people can play with their Vanu or NC friends?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910799606169600)
the reason why VS has teal is to make them pop on the screen

Question:
Valve made bold statements about recognizeability when they made TF2. Does your team prioritize easy in-combat identification?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911094172123136)
people will be able to see the differences on screen color, shapes, and size of the character

Question:
We know customization options for weapons and such will be visible on the models. Are they meant to be visible at range, too?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How will rank affect armor colorization? Will experienced players and leaders stand out on the battlefield to their enemies?
Answer: (XYZLOL)
Rank will be more left up to UI and rank insignia, as you rank up you will be allowed to have different tints, weapon types, etc.

Question:
What is the art inspiration for the NC's new look? Can we get some better images of that new look?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912888788987904)
the nc's look is based on their "scrappy" nature. beat up but never compromised, like Rockys face yo adrian!

Question:
Could we please please please prettyplease get some screenshots of the Weapons?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Could we please also get screenshots of the 3 tanks to compare them/drool on their beauty?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Could we please get some screenys showing the map etc? Just give us pictures of everything! ;)
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Is Don Ferrone the composer for PS2 music?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912126667169792)
I do art not music :)

Question:
Does each weapon and vehicle have its own distinct sounds (to hear the difference between Gauss, Pulsar, Cycler etc.)
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
PCGamer listed 4 variants to the cycler. Will each weapon have 4 variants or is there a variable number of variants for weapons?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Does your concept->"in game" pipeline involve pencils or real models, or is it all on the computer?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
What fraction of the art staff has formal artistic training?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
T-Ray, what will we see that you personally designed, textured, modeled, and/or animated?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
T-Ray, which of your accomplishments from PS1 are you most proud of?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Is any of the UI finalized yet? Want screens! gimmegimmegimme?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
NC design is focused on old tech. How does that and resources fit the "we use nanites to summon stuff out of thin air" concept?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
If vehicles always (?) use their faction's colors, will the NS color scheme only be seen on guns and crates, but never on vehs?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
The Lib was put under the NC art description. Coincidence or will there be empire-specific design elements in common vehicles?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How many different vehicles do you currently have models for and how many do you expect to have at launch?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Will it still be possible to turn off certain visuals (grass, dust storms) to gain an advantage over someone who has them on?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914670382522368)
you shouldn t be able to turn off things that effect gameplay

Question:
Will we be able to see which class a character is from far away, or is the visual difference between them less obvious?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Can we still create our own ingame "art", means draw stuff on the map?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How is the invisibility for the cloaker being handled in PS2? I like the partial visibility while running, but it is exploitable.
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
When can we see more landscape screenshots which is not related to desert or valley ? Like forests, volcano and lakeside.. etc
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
When can we see the Indar continent map(not asking for more, just this one map)? 'Cause we want to figure out how large it'll be.
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Will the awesomely stylish agile armor helmets for the VS be making a return?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How much animation are vehicles going to have, such as using flaps for turning?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916098220068864)
some vehicles will have some animating parts others will not. it depends on the design
Vehicles will have animation, how much and what depends on the vehicle.

Question:
Will the Terran Republic MAX anchor animation be making a comeback?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916733787148288)
lock down mode is in full effect

Question:
Is there any art design of the Ancient Vanu who used to live on Auraxis or of their remnants, besides the warpgates?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911222056468480)
warpgates have been redesigned to fit the lore

Question:
Does forge light support locational damage (sparks, holes in armour, engine fires etc.) and will we see it in PlanetSide 2?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917498220019713)
you will be able to see damage on the vehicles much like we did in the first but more awesomer ;)






New stuff (from other people, means questions not on the list before the QnA.)



Question:
will there be a kill cam like in BFBC 2 and is t-bag still allowed lol
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910851061874688)
there is a kill cam

Question:
will vehicles like in ps1 come up form the ground form a term or materialize "beam me a tank scotty" =)
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911354957172736)
nanites baby nanites

Question:
Will there be more variety of bullets than standard bullets, AP bullets, and Vanu energy cell ammo rounds for assault rifles?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912592188776448)
we have a wide variety of munitions more than PS1

Question:
Will MAX units have limited turning speed like in the original?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913165285900288)
we will balance them accordingly, something like the original

Question:
did anything in PS1 got cut that you were particularly proud of?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913817789575168)
nothin really got cut, we just wont do them for launch, we've got a long time to add stuff, jkust like the OG PS

Question:
We haven't seen any death. Bodies, coffins, or backpacks?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913905526013952)
i know ;)

[basti]

Question:
is there (or are there plans for) proper city streets?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913977147953152)
we will have "urban areas"

Question:
fav ps1 art is the vs rexo helmet, will it make a return or be a custom option?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914106571603968)
VS rexo is in there looking hotter than ever

Question:
Is any of the UI finalized yet?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914218630811648)
UI is never finalized #planetside2 we will get more feedback during beta

Question:
Besides time, are there any other limitations with forgelight that prevent you from making the artistically best product you can?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914409735897088)
nope forgelight is allowing me to make the game I wanted ps1 to be "visually"

Question:
can you give us some love on cloakers. How will the cloak system work?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914526589206529)
you press a button and you turn invisible :)


Question:
will you be ensuring that no advantage is gained from a particular sex of avatar (ala the pside1 female avatar adadad warping)
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914906253398016)
"assure" ? there are no guarantees in war


Question:
so what buggies are we going to see in PS2?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119915149695000576)
all of them will return at some point in time


Question:
With time as a limitation, how much, if any, art assets will be delayed post-launch that you want to put in pre-launch?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119915395099529216)
ts hard to say... we arent done yet :)


Question:
Base interiors, do we have as many long tight bottleneck corridors as in planetside 1's bases (Or pending beta/ongoing dev?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119915627891789824)
the bases have been completely redesigned that sounds like a design question :)


Question:
is your idea->in-game process entirely digital or do you use pencil sketches, physical models, etc?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119915728878047233)
2011, its all digital now


Question:
Will weather be able to affect vehicles in PS2? For example will lightning and grueling rainstorms affect flight vehicles?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916427544248320)
weather will play a big part in game play


Question:
Certain graphics cards/settings allowed you to see cloakers a mile away
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916622042501120)
we dont like cheaters and we will do our best to stop any of the hacks out there


Question:
What have you personally done that we can see in PS1? What will we see in PS2?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917054307467264)
i've only done a few things in ps2 too busy making sure the game is awesome

Question:
do nc or tr have any tank like vehicles that will operate over water?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119919249518100480)
HA, you need to join the VS brother


Question:
PS2 is supposed to be an FPS, first and foremost, but will there be any /emote-ish animations?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917583137898496)
we will have emotes


Question:
does the magrider still operate over water?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917733499502593)
yes it does


Question:
Will christmas decorations return?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917970045669376)
i'm sure they will ;)


Question:
how much customization will a player have on his/her own armor?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119918411387109376)
tint color, tint patterns, armor attachments, weapon tints, weapon attachments, helmet attachments the list goes on


Question:
how "bright" is the sun going to be? can you theoretically hide infront of it in an aircraft or on a hill crest?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119918695270199296)
we can make an environmant like that if we want. thats a design question really. day night cycles are in as weel
theoretically, yes you could 'hide' with the sun at your back, although I am not sure how effective it would be


Question:
Can we expect the same knives/melee weapons in PS2? (Chainblade) will they be instant kill when enabled?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119919731208765440)
all knives return with differnt functionality


Question:
will there be any living creatures we can kill for resources should add birds so we can go duck hunting
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911456392220673)
duck hunting will come post launch


Question:
what sort of control are outfits going to have on bases? upgrading them, etc?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911811918200832)
there will be some control of the upgrading of the bases, what mechanic is yet to be determined


Question:
will there be handicap modes for the tr and vs just to help them out?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911984325070848)
we will most likely treat it some what the same way we did in ps1


Question:
I mean will there be ancient ruins left behind? Might be fun to design, eh?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912175950241792)
yes


Question:
outfit logos coming back?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912289796235264)
indeed they are, its all a part of customization


Question:
We've seen the models crouch, what about going prone or taking cover?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912339305799680)
no prone


Question:
How will snipers cope with kill cams revealing their positions?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119916601041633280)
the will move to a new spot? :-)


Question:
Will we be able to see which class a character is from far away, or is the visual difference between them less obvious?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119915918120853504)
you will be able to tell the class at a moderate distance, but not a very far distance


Question:
Will we see caves? If so are they merged into the main terrain? Any crystals or are those gone?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119915477974794240)
At the moment we do not have caves, although we do have the capability to have them


Question:
Is weapon visual customization directly connected to getting the appropriate weapon upgrades/sidegrades, or are they separate?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119914163450560513)
weapon customization is both related to what the weapon is(type) and also is customizable in addition by the user


Question:
What I meant is, if I like a different rifle stock, can I just slap it on visually, or do I need, say, a "low recoil upgrade"?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119917657460981760)
Sort of an appearance weapon in leu of the real thing?


Question:
Something like that, yeah. I'm assuming visual changes are supposed to be linked to actual weapons' stat upgrades/sidegrades.
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119919240450027520)
some visual changes are simply user customizations, other will be weapon progression.



Question:
how many different layouts of bases are there? is each one unique?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PSBillYeatts/status/119912673507934208)
3 standard base layouts, potentially an infinite number of exact layouts using the system we are using for laying out bases

[Graywolves]

tl;dr

[basti]

tl;dr

Thanks, now i cant stop laughing ^^

[Talek Krell]

Question:
Does the Liberator still have it's distinctive engine noise?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910657213743104)
all engines will have a distinctive sound
My question got asked! :D
Sounds like they sort of dodged it though. Hopefully the engine noise isn't too different. Was planning to name my outfit/division after it. :groovy:

[basti]

My question got asked! :D
Sounds like they sort of dodged it though. Hopefully the engine noise isn't too different. Was planning to name my outfit/division after it. :groovy:

RRRRRRRWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW?

[Talek Krell]

RRRRRRRWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW?Not quite that literal, no. :p

[Raymac]

Great work, Official Twit Herder.

So who else here has the sunset as their wallpaper?

[basti]

Great work, Official Twit Herder.

So who else here has the sunset as their wallpaper?

The moment T-Ray put it up, the moment it became my background. ^^

[Talek Krell]

Great work, Official Twit Herder.

So who else here has the sunset as their wallpaper?I'm currently still rockin the Lib, but it's a close race.

[Lartnev]

I think he means modifications to the art based on it. Like if a buggy took a hit to the engine it might start spewing flame.

Indeedy, locational damage means so much more when you can see the effects :)

Question:
Will the Terran Republic MAX anchor animation be making a comeback?
Answer:
lock down mode is in full effect

I'm still not sure if that's T-Ray's way of saying "yes", "yes it'll be available for all MAXes", or "I can't say anything yet" :confused:

I'm hoping the for the first :drools:

[Mazzy]

I'm still not sure if that's T-Ray's way of saying "yes", "yes it'll be available for all MAXes", or "I can't say anything yet" :confused:

I'm hoping the for the first :drools:

That means yes.

[T-Ray]

Pretty sure they were limiting themselves at this time. Were not ready to release that much info on the game at the time. I do agree, some really nice game-play videos that show scale made by SOE should be made for pre-launch/launch time for advertising purposes.

I would love to see what the fans can do. Maybe that's something we could talk about. Have a fan created video contest. I think that would be awesome. (during beta)

on another note, I am not feeling the love from you guys, I've only got 267 followers on Twitter. Come guys help me out here i'm trying to get the word out about how awesome this game is going to be

[T-Ray]

Indeedy, locational damage means so much more when you can see the effects :)



I'm still not sure if that's T-Ray's way of saying "yes", "yes it'll be available for all MAXes", or "I can't say anything yet" :confused:

I'm hoping the for the first :drools:


The TR Max will have the lock down mode and a couple of new features that I know you will love

[T-Ray]

Hamma beat me :(


Art:


Question:
Does the Liberator still have it's distinctive engine noise?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910657213743104)
all engines will have a distinctive sound

Question:
What kind of variation in color schemes is allowed by customization? How far can it go before it's deemed to affect gameplay?
Answer: (XYZLOL)
You will be able to customize your character within the color ranges posted on the website as well as warm greys and cool greys. It will go as far as it can go without affecting gameplay.


Question:
Blue and purple are hard to distinguish for the color blind. Is there a way such people can play with their Vanu or NC friends?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910799606169600)
the reason why VS has teal is to make them pop on the screen

Question:
Valve made bold statements about recognizeability when they made TF2. Does your team prioritize easy in-combat identification?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911094172123136)
people will be able to see the differences on screen color, shapes, and size of the character

Question:
We know customization options for weapons and such will be visible on the models. Are they meant to be visible at range, too?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How will rank affect armor colorization? Will experienced players and leaders stand out on the battlefield to their enemies?
Answer: (XYZLOL)
Rank will be more left up to UI and rank insignia, as you rank up you will be allowed to have different tints, weapon types, etc.

Question:
What is the art inspiration for the NC's new look? Can we get some better images of that new look?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912888788987904)
the nc's look is based on their "scrappy" nature. beat up but never compromised, like Rockys face yo adrian!

Question:
Could we please please please prettyplease get some screenshots of the Weapons?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Could we please also get screenshots of the 3 tanks to compare them/drool on their beauty?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Could we please get some screenys showing the map etc? Just give us pictures of everything! ;)
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Is Don Ferrone the composer for PS2 music?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912126667169792)
I do art not music :)

Question:
Does each weapon and vehicle have its own distinct sounds (to hear the difference between Gauss, Pulsar, Cycler etc.)
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
PCGamer listed 4 variants to the cycler. Will each weapon have 4 variants or is there a variable number of variants for weapons?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Does your concept->"in game" pipeline involve pencils or real models, or is it all on the computer?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
What fraction of the art staff has formal artistic training?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
T-Ray, what will we see that you personally designed, textured, modeled, and/or animated?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
T-Ray, which of your accomplishments from PS1 are you most proud of?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Is any of the UI finalized yet? Want screens! gimmegimmegimme?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
NC design is focused on old tech. How does that and resources fit the "we use nanites to summon stuff out of thin air" concept?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
If vehicles always (?) use their faction's colors, will the NS color scheme only be seen on guns and crates, but never on vehs?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
The Lib was put under the NC art description. Coincidence or will there be empire-specific design elements in common vehicles?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How many different vehicles do you currently have models for and how many do you expect to have at launch?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Will it still be possible to turn off certain visuals (grass, dust storms) to gain an advantage over someone who has them on?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119914670382522368)
you shouldn t be able to turn off things that effect gameplay

Question:
Will we be able to see which class a character is from far away, or is the visual difference between them less obvious?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Can we still create our own ingame "art", means draw stuff on the map?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How is the invisibility for the cloaker being handled in PS2? I like the partial visibility while running, but it is exploitable.
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
When can we see more landscape screenshots which is not related to desert or valley ? Like forests, volcano and lakeside.. etc
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
When can we see the Indar continent map(not asking for more, just this one map)? 'Cause we want to figure out how large it'll be.
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
Will the awesomely stylish agile armor helmets for the VS be making a return?
Answer: (XYZLOL)


Question:
How much animation are vehicles going to have, such as using flaps for turning?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916098220068864)
some vehicles will have some animating parts others will not. it depends on the design
Vehicles will have animation, how much and what depends on the vehicle.

Question:
Will the Terran Republic MAX anchor animation be making a comeback?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119916733787148288)
lock down mode is in full effect

Question:
Is there any art design of the Ancient Vanu who used to live on Auraxis or of their remnants, besides the warpgates?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911222056468480)
warpgates have been redesigned to fit the lore

Question:
Does forge light support locational damage (sparks, holes in armour, engine fires etc.) and will we see it in PlanetSide 2?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119917498220019713)
you will be able to see damage on the vehicles much like we did in the first but more awesomer ;)






New stuff (from other people, means questions not on the list before the QnA.)



Question:
will there be a kill cam like in BFBC 2 and is t-bag still allowed lol
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119910851061874688)
there is a kill cam

Question:
will vehicles like in ps1 come up form the ground form a term or materialize "beam me a tank scotty" =)
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119911354957172736)
nanites baby nanites

Question:
Will there be more variety of bullets than standard bullets, AP bullets, and Vanu energy cell ammo rounds for assault rifles?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119912592188776448)
we have a wide variety of munitions more than PS1

Question:
Will MAX units have limited turning speed like in the original?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913165285900288)
we will balance them accordingly, something like the original

Question:
did anything in PS1 got cut that you were particularly proud of?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913817789575168)
nothin really got cut, we just wont do them for launch, we've got a long time to add stuff, jkust like the OG PS

Question:
We haven't seen any death. Bodies, coffins, or backpacks?
Answer: (http://www.twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/119913905526013952)
i know ;)

t-baggin is encouraged ;)

[Bags]

Must see HA like yesterday.

But soon works too.

[T-Ray]

Question:
Does your concept->"in game" pipeline involve pencils or real models, or is it all on the computer?
Answer:
All of our work is digital now. some concepts are handdrawn on cintique and some use 3d models to paint over. which ever the artist prefers

Question:
What fraction of the art staff has formal artistic training?
Answer:
Im not sure, I know of a couple that learned on the job, so I would have to say 95% have formal training, but then again, I havent taken a poll.


Question:
T-Ray, what will we see that you personally designed, textured, modeled, and/or animated?
Answer:
I have model one asset for the game and concepted a couple of things buts that about it. I fill in the blanks when others are busy but thats rare.

Question:
T-Ray, which of your accomplishments from PS1 are you most proud of?
Answer:
i'm proud of the game itself. We did something that had never been done before. We made planetside with a team 1/4 the size of many of todays single player Fps'. We shook up the world and no one can take that away.

Question:
Is any of the UI finalized yet? Want screens! gimmegimmegimme?
Answer:
UI is an on going effort. it will be the last to finish. It will change the most during beta.

[CrystalViolet]

I would love to see what the fans can do. Maybe that's something we could talk about. Have a fan created video contest. I think that would be awesome.

I'm waiting on some VS themed footage to go along with the VS themed track I made. Maybe some night time shots of lashers popping off, and A nice Dyson fly-by.

[Bags]

I can't wait for a video that does PS justice. I hate having to go, "but it's going to be awesome, trust me" when I tell people about it.

[T-Ray]

Back to topic please (thank you matt for derailing! :mad: :D )

Its just a few hours left, get your questions in NOW or die! :P


Also: T-Ray. Just ignore those TR and NC scumbags. We all know that technology will prevail. One day, we VS will own not just auraxis, but freed the the universe from TR and NC. And on that day, mankind will finally realize its full potential. Technology equals might, bitches! :p

Amen brother amen

[T-Ray]

HAHAH, i'm glad i'm not the only one who tried this bags lol



NICE try buddy lol

[T-Ray]

When T-Ray was asking what we wanted to see in Twitter last week I asked for HA and he said

"@BagOfChips okee doke "

I took screenies of the HA that day. When they get released is not up to me ;) I guess it was too good that they had to hold it :)

[Bags]

I took screenies of the HA that day. When they get released is not up to me ;) I guess it was too good that they had to hold it :)

!!!

[Sirisian]

hmm missed him talking. Was going to ask if he saw this Liberator thread (http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37460). I and a few other people had art suggestions. (Really liked someone's suggestion of bombs on the wings).

[Crator]

I would love to see what the fans can do. Maybe that's something we could talk about. Have a fan created video contest. I think that would be awesome.

on another note, I am not feeling the love from you guys, I've only got 267 followers on Twitter. Come guys help me out here i'm trying to get the word out about how awesome this game is going to be

What are you hinting at? How will us PSU members be able to create in-game videos?

[Xyntech]

What are you hinting at? How will us PSU members be able to create in-game videos?

Shhhhh, early access to the beta was said to be sooner than we tought. I figure it's right around the corner, keep it under your hat.

speculationspeculationspeculationspeculation

[cellinaire]

I would love to see what the fans can do. Maybe that's something we could talk about. Have a fan created video contest. I think that would be awesome. (during beta)

on another note, I am not feeling the love from you guys, I've only got 267 followers on Twitter. Come guys help me out here i'm trying to get the word out about how awesome this game is going to be

You certainly rocks T-ray ^_^;

Kudos for all you and your dev team's tremendous efforts! Can't wait to make my own video sometime.

[Lonehunter]

I've only got 267 followers on Twitter. Come guys help me out here i'm trying to get the word out about how awesome this game is going to be
Then please stop using twitter! We need commercials, videos, screens, details, to show our friends, Not tweets.

[BorisBlade]

Then please stop using twitter! We need commercials, videos, screens, details, to show our friends, Not tweets.

Yeah, very few people i know use twitter. I personally cant stand it. Give us somethin we can share via FB or just by giving links out (most everyone uses FB or G+. Videos are best obviously as they work great in "shares", but pics arent too bad either.

[basti]

Sadly, thats not him to decide. Marketing is pulling the strings here, heck he even had to ask Marketing after i asked him to give us the big version of that indar sunset screenshot.

That being said, it would be wonderul if any of you guys could direct one or two marketing folks here, we have to talk with them. No worrys, we wont hurt them. Yet. ;)

[xSlideShow]

I already have a trailer worked out just wait for the beta.

Also anyway we can get screenshot inside a base?

[krnasaur]

I took screenies of the HA that day. When they get released is not up to me ;) I guess it was too good that they had to hold it :)


noone likes a tease :(