Empire Brief Vanu Sovereignty

[Hamma]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-empire-brief-vanu-sovereignty-2624.htm

[basti]

Vanu Helmets: They Need, i repeat, THEY NEED orange! MORE ORANGE!

[Tigersmith]

It looks like i need to play VS this next round..their armor looks amazing

[Dorest0rm]

VS represent. Lovin it!

[Death2All]

Vanu Helmets: They Need, i repeat, THEY NEED orange! MORE ORANGE!

Definitely, the lack of orange is disturbing. And the helmets themselves look a little "Star Ship Trooper"esque. Still, they said customization plays a huge role in the game so this is just the base model, I'm sure we'll be able to tweak it to our liking.

I do like the attention to detail on the armor itself though. The individual little hexes on the armor look really cool and I have to say I really like the spiker shoulder pads.

I'm pleased to see the Beamer makes a return as well. Let's hope for more stuff during the week!


I also enjoyed T-Ray's VS rap at the end. Perhaps next AGN you could have him on and as the kids say "lay down some beats" for him? :D

[SpLiTNuTz]

Vs look amazing although I won't be wearing the helmet lol

[FIREk]

The materials on the VS armor are insane! :O I liked how the TR used carbon fiber here and there, but this? Just WOW! It does make NC armor look very primitive (as in "less attention to detail"), though. Hopefully their armor gets some nice treatment materials-wise, like the dented bits could be more shiny than the painted ones etc.

Still hate the bloody VS, though! They just make shinier targets now. :P

[basti]

Definitely, the lack of orange is disturbing. And the helmets themselves look a little "Star Ship Trooper"esque. Still, they said customization plays a huge role in the game so this is just the base model, I'm sure we'll be able to tweak it to our liking.


Damn im quick

http://twitter.com/#!/PS_TRay/statuses/139066376731111425

[Hamma]

It looks like i need to play VS this next round..their armor looks amazing
A new target!
Damn im quick

http://twitter.com/#!/PS_TRay/statuses/139066376731111425
Nice! :D

[CrystalViolet]

totally agree about the visors needing to be orange. Otherwise, the armor is pure sex.

[FIREk]

I'm not sure I like the part about damage degradation, though, unless this becomes apparent at really long ranges. Not over 100 meters or so, where a Cycler, for instance, would suffer no bullet drop, and thus be 100% effective, but a Pulsar would only do like 75% damage.

I liked the idea of slower projectiles, though. Guess we'll work it out during beta.

I also hope this doesn't make the VS statistically Uber in close quarters, assuming their weapons are a lot easier to control without recoil.

All factions should have equal capabilities, only with different flavors of "equal". ;)

[Marth Koopa]

Are those guys going on the Tour de France or what? I never liked the agile helmet.

BUT OH MAH GAWD DAT ARMOR, I needs it!

[FIREk]

Also, the term "manned flight vehicle" was used. Does this mean there will be unmanned vehicles? Probably just recon UAVs like those from BF3, but still that's something that hasn't been suggested yet, I think.

[FastAndFree]

What was that about April 15?


Also
The Vanu Sovereignty manned flight vehicle, the Scythe rules the sky with maneuverability and agility. It uses the magnetic field of the planet Auraxis to move in ways other conventional aircraft can not.
:love:

[BlazingSun]

http://korndemon.lima-city.de/VS-VillagePeople.jpg

[RedKnights]

Vanu Helmets: They Need, i repeat, THEY NEED orange! MORE ORANGE!

IN B4: "CUSTO MIZE ZATION" ;)

[Ailos]

I love how the VS armour resembles the way advanced nanocomposite materials of today look. Its cool how the scale theme goes down to the littlest detail, its like a fractal. And I hope their weapons follow the realistic physics in the same way their armour does, as in intensity decreases by a factor of the distance squared.

I also love how easily their Barney colours stand out. Will be easy cannon fodder.

[basti]

What was that about April 15?


Also

:love:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_Day

No, not beta or anything. :>

[Marth Koopa]

I love how Vanu weapons are going to be tailored to suit me perfectly: up close and IN YO FACE with UBER ACCURACY

Forget long distance! PFF!

And that answers my question of how Vanu will be affected by bullet drop: not at all.

[Masahiko]

I love the smell of technology in the morning...it smells like Victory.

[RedKnights]

I also think our armor lacks the shiny two-tone is once had, no matter how impractical, I liked it.

I also like how our weapons particle behavior will be similar to PS1, just more accurate.

[IceyCold]

Did nobody else notice this?

The sidearm of choice for most V.S. soldiers is the Beamer. The V.S. has developed self charging cells that power this light weight firearm.

Does that mean Vanu get infinite ammo? Or am I completely reading that wrong.

[CrystalViolet]

... and another dead NC on the ground. :) These guys go down easier than Higby's mom.

[Quovatis]

Sporting the VS flashlight (the Beamer)...love it!

I can't wait to see the VS MAX. The concept art looked totally bad-ass.

[Aractain]

So whatja's think of the Scythe being able to strafe around? (I assume thats what it ment by "It uses the magnetic field of the planet Auraxis to move in ways other conventional aircraft can not.")

[Vash02]

I thought the TR were meant to have the more rounded design, why do the VS have round helmets?

Other than that, the whole religous thing is explained a bit more clearly. While I think its still going a bit too far for my tastes, its better than what I thought it was going to be.

[Hamma]

T-Ray sent us some special audio to go along with this news:

http://pside.co/vVshJU

At the bottom of the post.

[MgFalcon]

Yeah the audio was too much, I was lol'ing pretty hard!

[Death2All]

T-Ray sent us some special audio to go along with this news:

http://pside.co/vVshJU

At the bottom of the post.

I can't even begin to describe how happy that makes me. Oh, man I love you T-Ray :love:

[Dorest0rm]

ROFL. Love the audio

[NCLynx]

Looks pretty cool. The audio was perfect too

[Sardus]

ROFL at the audio. Tray is in the wrong business. Well actually- maybe that's the reason why he's in this one :D

[TheRagingGerbil]

TRay Autotune is badass. Nice.

[l3lizz4rd]

Bringing back the all beamers squad on day 1. That is my promise.

[SKYeXile]

yea, im not feeling those helmets.

[EASyEightyEight]

The nano suit look is nice. The helmets...

Sticking with my TR fo sho'.

BTW, called it in the bullet drop thread way back: VS weaponry doesn't suffer bullet drop, just the same DDR we all know and love.

They did hint at the beamer having infinite ammo however. Wonder if ALL empires handguns will have infinite ammo, since scavenging isn't a likely scenario to happen in PS2?

[Lithious]

Hey T-Ray! Your awesome V.S. rap, any possibilities that i could have that as my cellphone signal? :D

[xSlideShow]

Helmets look... lol. I feel like they are a bunch a of cyclist.

[Lithious]

Helmets look... lol. I feel like they are a bunch a of cyclist.

Yeah, if they'd changed the visor to one that made the whole helmet look more fiercesome then im sure it would be so much more awesome.. :)

[xSlideShow]

Yeah, if they'd changed the visor to one that made the whole helmet look more fiercesome then im sure it would be so much more awesome.. :)

It's the chin strap with the back part that does it. The visor is ok imo.

Then you through in the wangsta pistol. Not fearsome at all, luckily we these angry cyclist bring the guns. And their big brothers (Maxes) to make them look scary. Side view kills it for me Ima laugh every time. Everything looks good though, kinda like it gives me a running joke kinda like how VS rexo looked like a cockroach with your backpack. Speakin of rexo...

[Raymac]

Sorry to break the news to you guys, but the VS will not be a playable faction in Planetside 2. The evidence is right there in the debriefing. TRay made a clear reference to a famous basketball quote in his little poem, talkin about practice. The player that made this quote is Allen Iverson. His nickname throughout his career...you guessed it, AI.

So it is clear that the VS will be 100% AI.

;) I kid. I kid. We like to have fun around here.

[Bravix]

;) I kid. I kid. We like to have fun around here.

Up at Penn State?

But ya, the helmet is tough. Not sure what to do with it. I don't like the PS1 helmet but this one does look like a bike helmet too :/

I feel like we need something between this one and the PS1 helmet. While the scaling on the helmet gives it the 'triangle' shape, I think we need some actual edges on the helmet to break it up some. It just doesn't seem to match the layered approach of the armor.

[QuantumMechanic]

The textures do look great, but I have to admit I miss how the PS1 Vanu armor would shimmer different shades of purple as light passed over it. That was a totally badass effect - my main use of 3rd person view was to admire my own armor.

These being only still pictures; perhaps the shimmer is still in there. The character turnround video will tell.

Looking forward to see what the new Vanu rexo looks like!

[SKYeXile]

The nano suit look is nice. The helmets...

Sticking with my TR fo sho'.

BTW, called it in the bullet drop thread way back: VS weaponry doesn't suffer bullet drop, just the same DDR we all know and love.

They did hint at the beamer having infinite ammo however. Wonder if ALL empires handguns will have infinite ammo, since scavenging isn't a likely scenario to happen in PS2?

Yea i was thinking the same with the diminish damage and VS weapon drop.

I wonder if that will mean VS are ineffective fighting at range then...though i guess even projectile weapons would be doing less damage at range?...well this is the case in BF3...

[Nephilimuk]

Awesome stuff VS 4 Life! folks can't wait for the release of the game it is looking epic.

TRay do you have some 1980's Synth Pop bohemian refugees living in your cupboard? Also if they are New Order or Talk Talk could you let them out please?

The tune was kind of really wrong but quite right if you get what i mean. Would not want to listen to it again though.

[sylphaen]

The textures do look great, but I have to admit I miss how the PS1 Vanu armor would shimmer different shades of purple as light passed over it. That was a totally badass effect - my main use of 3rd person view was to admire my own armor.

Agreed.

I do like the rainbow reflection on that beamer screenshot. Fabulous !

FC had it right all along.
:rofl:

I like the chest design of medium armor. The helmet will need a bit getting used to but it's not hugely different than in PS1. The VS Rexo helmet has always been the best anyways.

[Brusi]

Perhaps i'm the only one, but i don't like the VS helmets. Need to tweak VS and NC helmets imo.

[T-Ray]

I also think our armor lacks the shiny two-tone is once had, no matter how impractical, I liked it.

I also like how our weapons particle behavior will be similar to PS1, just more accurate.

These shots only show one level of character customization, without this tint, the armor would be mostly grey

[T-Ray]

Perhaps i'm the only one, but i don't like the VS helmets. Need to tweak VS and NC helmets imo.

I'm sorry you dont like that one particular helmet. You can choose another

[Bravix]

I'm sorry you dont like that one particular helmet. You can choose another

....I love you T-Ray.

[Brusi]

Quotes predicting the coming of the inevitable ascension of mankind were found in V.S. scripture. Einstein, one of their best and brightest once said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Another was cited, "If they don't like scientology, well, then, fuck you. Really. Fuck you." said Tom Cruise. These were wise men of their time that were forward thinking enough to embrace knowledge.

Fixed

[T-Ray]

....I love you T-Ray.

and I love you too

[Xyntech]

I'm sorry you dont like that one particular helmet. You can choose another

I was really concerned, since I loved PS1's VS Agile helmets (part of why I originally picked VS in the first place).

I love the new designs though. Like a more subtle and detailed version of the PS1 design.

As long as I can customize my visor to be orange in the shiny spots, I am set. Thank you for your work TRay and the rest of the art department. I now have no more worries about this game.

[T-Ray]

TRay Autotune is badass. Nice.

i aims to please

[T-Ray]

yea, im not feeling those helmets.

I'm sorry you dont like them, you can make the helmet your own via customization

[Captain1nsaneo]

I'll take a VS Cloaker helm, I like the cold unfeeling mask on it.

[SKYeXile]

Agreed.

I do like the rainbow reflection on that beamer screenshot. Fabulous !

FC had it right all along.
:rofl:

I like the chest design of medium armor. The helmet will need a bit getting used to but it's not hugely different than in PS1. The VS Rexo helmet has always been the best anyways.

Taste the rainbow!

[T-Ray]

Hey T-Ray! Your awesome V.S. rap, any possibilities that i could have that as my cellphone signal? :D

send me your email and I will send you the file

[T-Ray]

Yeah, if they'd changed the visor to one that made the whole helmet look more fiercesome then im sure it would be so much more awesome.. :)

you are looking at 1 configuration of a number of customizable items

[SKYeXile]

I'm sorry you dont like them, you can make the helmet your own via customization

i might run without a helmet though, will that mean i take more headshot damage then?

PS1 VS agile armour helmet is the bomb BTW.

[T-Ray]

... and another dead NC on the ground. :) These guys go down easier than Higby's mom.

WOW

[Captain1nsaneo]

Hey T-Ray question about the TR rexo's cammo we got today. Will there also be digital cammo and are the spikes just for the TR?

[Bravix]

and I love you too

Signature'd

[Higby]

... and another dead NC on the ground. :) These guys go down easier than Higby's mom.

Really, dude? That's not okay.

edit: one less vanu soldier supporting the cause in beta if I have anything to say about it (hint: I do.)

[Vash02]

Really, dude? That's not okay.

You could totally get your own back. Like making his armour pink.

edit: ouch Higby. Note to self: do not incur Higby's wrath.

[Bravix]

You could totally get your own back. Like making his armour pink.

...is that supposed to be punishment? That's pretty much the greatest honor for the Vanu. Only our top officers are allowed the color pink.

[Xyntech]

Really, dude? That's not okay.

edit: one less vanu soldier supporting the cause in beta if I have anything to say about it (hint: I do.)

Oh shit, time to reconsider joking about your lunches :D

You know I love you Higby. ;)

[Brusi]

I just imagined T-Ray jumping up and running to Higby's office with a massive grin on his face to dob in CViolet, lol

[Zulthus]

Oh shit... *ducks out of the thread*

[Higby]

I'm just playin, haha

[Vash02]

I'm just playin, haha

Damn, he knows our weak spot now.

[Brusi]

beta key testicles

[Zulthus]

Damn, he knows our weak spot now.

Now he does for sure.

[Higby]

Damn, he knows our weak spot now.

naw I was hoping he was reading the thread and would be all :eek::eek::eek: so i could be all :rofl::lol::rofl: but now I gotta go and I didn't want to leave the thread thinking I was actually all :mad::mad::mad:

[Zulthus]

naw I was hoping he was reading the thread and would be all :eek::eek::eek: so i could be all :rofl::lol::rofl: but now I gotta go and I didn't want to leave the thread thinking I was actually all :mad::mad::mad:

You should have waited until tomorrow!

[Xyntech]

Higby the trickster god.

[Vash02]

naw I was hoping he was reading the thread and would be all :eek::eek::eek: so i could be all :rofl::lol::rofl: but now I gotta go and I didn't want to leave the thread thinking I was actually all :mad::mad::mad:

There's still going to be the 20-30 seconds before he scrolls down when he will freak. He may even fire off a reply before that. :lol:

[cellinaire]

I'm just playin, haha

Lol way to tease :lol:

[Hamma]

:rofl: :rofl: Higby haha

Hey T-Ray! Your awesome V.S. rap, any possibilities that i could have that as my cellphone signal? :D

File is here :)
http://www.planetside-universe.com/agn/media/tramellvs1.mp3

[basti]

naw I was hoping he was reading the thread and would be all :eek::eek::eek: so i could be all :rofl::lol::rofl: but now I gotta go and I didn't want to leave the thread thinking I was actually all :mad::mad::mad:

For a split second, i imagined you running through the office, yelling "those fecking punks make fun of my mother! STOP DEVELOPING THE GAME!" :D

[Xyntech]

For a split second, i imagined you running through the office, yelling "those fecking punks make fun of my mother! STOP DEVELOPING THE GAME!" :D

That would be simultaneously the most wonderful and horrible thing ever.

[Crator]

:rofl:

[RedKnights]

For a split second, i imagined you running through the office, yelling "those fecking punks make fun of my mother! STOP DEVELOPING THE GAME!" :D

That is the moment Smedley stands up and goes, "THEY MAKE FUN OF ME- AND I AM YOUR FATHER"

"....NOOOOOOO!"

[Talek Krell]

Other than that, the whole religous thing is explained a bit more clearly. While I think its still going a bit too far for my tastes, its better than what I thought it was going to be.That's about how I feel about it. It still sounds a little bit scientology for my tastes, but it's neutral enough that I will put up with it.

I have my doubts about leaving one empire with damage degredation. Generally speaking one can just compensate for bullet drop, but degredation doesn't go away. Seems especially problematic for the sniper rifle.

Loving the look of everything though! Especially this:
http://media.pcgamer.com/files/2011/11/PlanetsideVanu_5.jpg
I have to imagine that his last words were "OMGWTFBBQ!!1!"

[Xyntech]

If they make the damage degradation be consistent with the lower number of bullets that would hit with a gun that had more recoil/cof, then it should be fine. It just means that VS guns are always accurate, but have an equally hard time doing larger amounts of damage at longer ranges.

If it's relatively easy to make most bullets hit at a certain distance, then the VS guns should do almost full damage. If it's hard to hit with more than half of your bullets at a certain range, VS guns should do about half damage.

This is going to require serious balancing and playtesting though. If they get it right, I think it will give a great and unique feel to the VS. If they get it wrong, VS are either gimped or overpowered, and if we are overpowered, we will soon be nerfed to hell. Pulsar 2.0?

[HELLFISH88]

I think this may be the best thread in Recent time...for oh so many reasons.

[CrystalViolet]

Really, dude? That's not okay.

edit: one less vanu soldier supporting the cause in beta if I have anything to say about it (hint: I do.)

Sorry man, that might have been a bit too much with the trash talk. <3 even if I don't get into beta.

edit: ok, glad you aren't too pissed. I might even let you kill me a few times in beta to make up for it. :p

There's still going to be the 20-30 seconds before he scrolls down when he will freak. He may even fire off a reply before that. :lol:

well played sir, well played.

[HELLFISH88]

Sorry man, that might have been a bit too much with the trash talk. <3 even if I don't get into beta.

edit: ok, glad you aren't too pissed. I might even let you kill me a few times in beta to make up for it. :p



well played sir, well played.

Uh oh. Higby visited your profile page.

[Xyntech]

Uh oh. Higby visited your profile page.

"Game over man, game over!"

[Helwyr]

VS armor looks great. As to the helmet in the SS, I actually prefer it to the old Agile helmet. Still prefer my old barrett overall though.

[ECM]

Thanks Hamma for the download link to the VS rap.

[CrystalViolet]

Uh oh. Higby visited your profile page.

*hangs head in shame and makes sure door is bolted* :cry:

[Higby]

*hangs head in shame and makes sure door is bolted* :cry:

That's right! Haha.

[CrystalViolet]

That's right! Haha.

I think I just got bumped up to first stop on the #PS2roadtrip.

[sylphaen]

A true hero of the sovereignty! Your sacrifice will not be in vain !!!
:thumbsup:


Just make sure you remember to drop a line or two for the cause when they'll kick the door down and get the party started: Vanu4Life ! VS4EVAAA !
:rofl:

[SKYeXile]

So where is the gay bar going to be with no sanc now?

[xSlideShow]

So where is the gay bar going to be with no sanc now?

In all the warp gates cross the land. Party ova here! They'll bend your senses and tickle your pickle.

[FastAndFree]

So where is the gay bar going to be with no sanc now?

Customization option for the Sunderer

[Erendil]

If they make the damage degradation be consistent with the lower number of bullets that would hit with a gun that had more recoil/cof, then it should be fine. It just means that VS guns are always accurate, but have an equally hard time doing larger amounts of damage at longer ranges.

If it's relatively easy to make most bullets hit at a certain distance, then the VS guns should do almost full damage. If it's hard to hit with more than half of your bullets at a certain range, VS guns should do about half damage.

This is going to require serious balancing and playtesting though. If they get it right, I think it will give a great and unique feel to the VS. If they get it wrong, VS are either gimped or overpowered, and if we are overpowered, we will soon be nerfed to hell. Pulsar 2.0?

Yeah this is going to be extremely tricky to balance. When I first read they were sticking us with damage degradation again I was like, "F*CK!!! NOT AGAIN!!!" I've been griping about DD on the official forums for years and was hoping we wouldn't see it at all in PS2... :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

But admittedly..... It does make sense that an energy particle-based weapon wouldn't have nearly as much weapon kick or (assuming a fast muzzle velocity) as much drop over distance as a conventional firearm. And you gotta balance that somehow.... *sigh* So adding degradation I guess would work since I could see the shots dissipating when fired within an atmosphere.

You better believe tho that one of the first things I'm going to do in Beta (when I'm not involved in "official" tests that is) is to go to VR and see just how much degradation they stuck us with and how it affects STK's and TTK's.

But I gotta say I'm looking forward to infinite beamer-sniping out in the field! :D They way worded it tho I wonder if any other VS firearms are going to have these "self-charging cells." Alternately, I wonder if we're going to have unified green ammo again, and hopefully the Lancer will get to use them too this time...? :D:D:D

[NewSith]

Awesome job...

BTW can we have face-plated version of the helmet as a vanity item? I'm very poor photoshopper, but here's what I mean and I'm sure TRay can come up with a (normal) design out of this...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/NewSith/Hmmm.jpg

[Bruttal]

Awesome job...

BTW can we have face-plated version of the helmet as a vanity item? I'm very poor photoshopper, but here's what I mean and I'm sure TRay can come up with a (normal) design out of this...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/NewSith/Hmmm.jpg

not bad I like it kinda like a ski mask

[SKYeXile]

Where are the females avatars, no wonder everybody is gay on VS, there's no other option. Have we evolved past the need for women and only use clones of the superior gender now? or when we want to mate do we simply download ourselves into a female avatar or something so we can get all jiggly?

[Fara]

Geordi La Forge Visor helmets?!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/GeordiLaForge.jpg/250px-GeordiLaForge.jpghttp://www.planetside-universe.com/images/screenshots/fptn_20111122_4ecbfa09883c1.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordie_La_Forge

imho it looks as bad as the old TR agile goggles but hey if the VS are deluded enough to love it, thats cool. Will only make it more enjoyable to whack the Starship Enterprise's engineer, haha :lol:

[SurgeonX]

naw I was hoping he was reading the thread and would be all :eek::eek::eek: so i could be all :rofl::lol::rofl: but now I gotta go and I didn't want to leave the thread thinking I was actually all :mad::mad::mad:

Ah man, the punking opportunities there were immense :D
SOE headed paper banning CViolet for life from PlanetSide 2, and all future SOE releases.

[Canaris]

imho it looks as bad as the old TR agile goggles

Tell me he didn't just say that...........:huh:

[Oryon22]

I want to see the Pulsar with a stock on it. Looks sort of awkward w/o one. Cheers to weapon customization!

[FastAndFree]

I want to see the Pulsar with a stock on it. Looks sort of awkward w/o one. Cheers to weapon customization!

I'm no gun expert, does a weapon with no recoil even need a stock?

[Oryon22]

I'm no gun expert, does a weapon with no recoil even need a stock?

You are correct, but a stock also helps with steadying the weapon. A weapon with a stock is a lot easier to bring to aim as opposed to one without (at least in my experience).

If a real world weapon had no recoil, the stock would still be useful when it comes to shooter comfort and control.

[Tlacatecatl]

Awesome job...

BTW can we have face-plated version of the helmet as a vanity item? I'm very poor photoshopper, but here's what I mean and I'm sure TRay can come up with a (normal) design out of this...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/NewSith/Hmmm.jpgI Support this! ^^

Beside this I really like the look of the new armor, especially the carbon and hexagon look.
The new Pulsar looks awesome and the lack of a shoulder stock illustrates that the Vanu weapons have no kickback. I really like that small detail.

I agree that damage degradation will be difficult to balance out, but it add to the feel of Vanu being different so I like it. But I can already see the complaints about the Vanu snipers and that they don't require any skill because they don’t have to deal with bullet drop. ^^

[Hamma]

Uh oh. Higby visited your profile page.

*hangs head in shame and makes sure door is bolted* :cry:

That's right! Haha.

:rofl:

It was a good run anyway... ;)

[Xyntech]

Tell me he didn't just say that...........:huh:

Yeah, must be out of his mind.

Clearly the NC are the new fugly empire.

[Fara]

Yeah, must be out of his mind.

Clearly the NC are the new fugly empire.


Yes I just said that. Despite being a staunch Terran player since beta, I was never a fan of the old TR goggles. That being said the current TR agile helmets look a little better with the new heavy looking very awesome. A beefed up combine from Half-Life2 maybe.

With regards to this new Vanu agile helmet, not a fan of the geordie visor or the chin strap or the scale head ridges. But hey thats just me, plus TRay did mention customisation.

[Canaris]

Yes I just said that. Despite being a staunch Terran player since beta, I was never a fan of the old TR goggles. That being said the current TR agile helmets look a little better with the new heavy looking very awesome. A beefed up combine from Half-Life2 maybe.

With regards to this new Vanu agile helmet, not a fan of the geordie visor or the chin strap or the scale head ridges. But hey thats just me, plus TRay did mention customisation.

While I'm glad of your staunch support for the best Empire... I'm afraid disparaging the goggles is a hanging offense.... oh and in case you were wondering it's not by the neck that would be to quick, we hang you from your genitals from tallest point on TR towers.
I'm afraid rules are rules and we can't have exceptions :devilwink

[Fara]

Well lets be brutally honest. The TR are the manufacturing powerhouse of well designed and well made equipment. The NC are the scrapheap challenge at best and the VS are techno-hippies.

That being said, the Prowler was a magnificent piece of engineering as was the Marauder and the MCG. Lets not forget all Common pool equipment was probably designed and made by the TR prior to the War (ie lack of scrapheap challenge last minute builds plus no hint of Vanu tech disco balls). So the sleak and efficient Reaver, mossy, Gal etc were probably designed by the TR before being stolen by the Smurfs and Barneys.

My point is, the goggles... the goggles seem like a very last minute afterthought for eye protection. As if I was flying a WW1 mothplane shouting 'Tally Ho Gents' and engaging in some gentlemans war.
(which this isnt, Planetside is all about Genocide to the enemy)

[Erendil]

You are correct, but a stock also helps with steadying the weapon. A weapon with a stock is a lot easier to bring to aim as opposed to one without (at least in my experience).

If a real world weapon had no recoil, the stock would still be useful when it comes to shooter comfort and control.

Yep. A stock braces the rifle against your body and steadies your aim without even taking recoil into consideration. It also helps you to keep your weapon in position while turning around or on the move, tracking your target, etc, and let's you keep it in position for a lot longer w/o your arms getting tired. :cool:

IMO the Pulsar really really needs a stock of some sort and tbh it looks kinda silly w/o one. The lack of a stock always bugged me about the PS1 ESMA models.

But if they won't/can't include one in the base model maybe it'll at least be an unlock or Shop purchase...

[Bags]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg737/scaled.php?tn=0&server=737&filename=4c6fw.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[Baron]

Damnit Bags,

I just made a new thread

[Brusi]

Awesome job...

BTW can we have face-plated version of the helmet as a vanity item? I'm very poor photoshopper, but here's what I mean and I'm sure TRay can come up with a (normal) design out of this...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/NewSith/Hmmm.jpg

once you see it...
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/brusibucket/Ahhhh.jpg

[Punker]

Something about the VS just screams scientology. Can't put my finger on it :P

[Xyntech]

Something about the VS just screams scientology. Can't put my finger on it :P

But we aren't litigious, we'll just shoot your ass with a death ray.

[FastAndFree]

But we aren't litigious, we'll just shoot your ass with a death ray.

That's no way to spread the Word of Vanu

[Xyntech]

That's no way to spread the Word of Vanu

Right, right. Sorry.

We'll shoot you with a LOVE beam. A lethal, painful, rainbow colored love beam.

[Tikuto]

i lold so bad :rofl:.

My predominant high-command has already decided for me which Empire Deathwatch will be playing. VS Turnaround is going to cause TeamSpeak3 argument, and so in my opinion they must die!

[FastAndFree]

Right, right. Sorry.

We'll shoot you with a LOVE beam. A lethal, painful, rainbow colored love beam.

That's the spirit!

Remember, people of Auraxis. The Day of Fabulous Cleansing is coming. All will feel the excruciating rainbow-colored love beams.

Except followers of Vanu, of course. Perhaps you should consider joining?

[Saerain]

Something about the VS just screams scientology. Can't put my finger on it :P Probably just the aliens. Scientology is anything but transhumanist or even scientifically literate. Another important difference here is that the aliens are obviously real. No faith required.

[basti]

Probably just the aliens. Scientology is anything but transhumanist or even scientifically literate. Another important difference here is that the aliens are obviously real. No faith required.

Scientology is a scam, nothing else.

[Coreldan]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/384043_281393611905257_209775182400434_874303_8930 63443_n.jpg

The VS thought the Reaver is so cool that they deciced to switch sides and work with the NC instead.

[Saerain]

Scientology is a scam, nothing else. Of course, but that's kind of apart from the point either of us were making.

[T-Ray]

Awesome job...

BTW can we have face-plated version of the helmet as a vanity item? I'm very poor photoshopper, but here's what I mean and I'm sure TRay can come up with a (normal) design out of this...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/NewSith/Hmmm.jpg

Its already in the game.....SERVED!!!

[SuperMorto]

I done this weeks ago.

http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=70

[Xyntech]

Its already in the game.....SERVED!!!

Why are you so awesome TRay?

It's the delicious Vanu koolaid isn't it? That stuff must be fortified with vitamins or something.

Technology equals might!

[Marth Koopa]

Its already in the game.....SERVED!!!

You guys should win some BEST DEVS OF ALL TIME award.

[Tikuto]

Its already in the game.....SERVED!!!

DAS AWESOME

[Oryon22]

Thanks T-Ray!