What faction do you LEAST want to play as? [Archive]

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 06:43 PM

To counter the many polls asking what faction people will play, I want to ask what faction you want to play as the least.

Notice the wording there. You don't have to dislike a faction to pick it. It's just the one you're least interested in.

Also, I left out a neutral option by intention. I would rather have people here give it some thought rather than pick the lazy option. Believe it or not, this poll DOES have a personal purpose.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 06:45 PM

Graywolves

2012-01-30, 06:46 PM

Your poll nearly tricked me. Fortunatley I am TR and thus smarter than NC.

LZachariah

2012-01-30, 06:47 PM

Haha, this is kind of a fun question :D And I'm happy that you didn't make it a poll, but instead let us chat about it qualitatively.

If I were to rate my interest/love of each faction on a scale of 1-10, 1 being absolutely loathing, 5 being total indifference/neutrality, and 10 being absolute adoration, I would say:

Vanu is 9.5, NC is 7, and Tr is 6. I would enjoy playing any faction; they all rock, but that's my stratification, and Vanu wins out by a long shot :D So I'd say I was least interested in TR.

~Zachariah

Edit- awww, you made it a poll :D

basti

2012-01-30, 06:48 PM

I am unable to fill this poll correctly, as i want to play TR and NC the least equally.

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 06:49 PM

Roy Awesome

2012-01-30, 06:52 PM

I main NC, but I always liked magriders. TR sucks though.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 06:52 PM

LOL nobody likes TR, yet it's always overpopulated... How come?

Grognard

2012-01-30, 06:54 PM

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 06:58 PM

LOL nobody likes TR, yet it's always overpopulated... How come?

I don't think that it will be overpopulated come launch.

Planetside 2 is entering the stage in a much different market than Planetside 1. Not to mention with shinier graphics.

I anticipate that it will have similar population numbers at launch that MAG had.

Raven = Vanu = High tech guys = Most populated.

S.V.E.R. = New Conglomerate = Brute force/rag tag guys = Second most populated

Valor = Terran Republic = Those military guys no one wants to play as = Least populated.

Of course, there will be the balancing factors with bonuses to the least populated factions.

Vancha

2012-01-30, 06:58 PM

It's a hard decision because we haven't seen all of the relevant equipment that would cause me to have a preference, but between being purple, having a better background/atmosphere and probably having more appealing equipment, VS just scrapes past the TR, even though TR will probably have far more of my friends playing for them.

Also, I've noticed VS seem to have a rather large presence here at PSU, so that probably affects things.

Hmr85

2012-01-30, 07:01 PM

VS, I just never really cared for the whole floating alien scifi thing they had going on. Also the purple, never cared for the purple.

Saintlycow

2012-01-30, 07:03 PM

TR, because they have ugly vehicles and need to get better gogles.

Seriously, the stealth looks like a 1800's balloon pilot

Shogun

2012-01-30, 07:04 PM

i would never wear purple. no need to see any more gadgets to judge on this...

Tool

2012-01-30, 07:05 PM

Hmm, have to pick VS. Nothing about them appeal to me, I tend to favor the more modern militaristic equipment. Though its going to be a tough choice between playing TR or NC this time.

Graywolves

2012-01-30, 07:09 PM

Everyone voting TR cuz they mad salty

and jelly

Because TR are sexiest

BlazingSun

2012-01-30, 07:09 PM

VS .. what an easy choice that was!

Espion

2012-01-30, 07:10 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

NewSith

2012-01-30, 07:12 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

Faction Smacktalk! Somebody invite devs, it's our showtime!

Hmr85

2012-01-30, 07:12 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

VS will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
NC will appeal to teamwork oriented players

I agree completely :groovy:

Bags

2012-01-30, 07:15 PM

I voted TR, because other than their armor and MCG, all their stuff is ugly in PS2.

Espion

2012-01-30, 07:16 PM

I agree completely :groovy:

All outfit wars winners were VS teams :p

Not just coincidence I think ;)

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:16 PM

NC will appeal to players who want to be the most overpowered.
TR will appeal to the most serious players.
VS will appeal to newcomers to the franchise.

Fixed for fairness.

Zulthus

2012-01-30, 07:17 PM

I agree completely :groovy:

http://images.wikia.com/random-ness/images/b/b1/I_See_What_You_Did_There.jpg

Raymac

2012-01-30, 07:17 PM

It seems simple enough and yet I'm finding this question insanely impossible to answer and my mind can't let it go. It's like asking me, which supermodel would you least want to f*ck? The blonde, the brunette, or the redhead? It's making my brain hurt.

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:18 PM

Tool

2012-01-30, 07:22 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

Rofl

Its funny about TR as the faction is portrayed to be the opposite. I agree about the VS too.

Graywolves

2012-01-30, 07:23 PM

Terran Republic is best Republic

NewSith

2012-01-30, 07:26 PM

Terran Republic is best Republic

I think not. Google claims the best republic to be SWTOR.

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:27 PM

I think not. Google claims the best republic to be SWTOR.

That Republic is outnumbered 6 to 1.

It still amazes me poorly that population was handled. :3

Mirror

2012-01-30, 07:30 PM

this is good as it may give me an idea of which empire will be under popped and then most likely to get the best fights.

Oh and I voted tr because they suck :p

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:32 PM

this is good as it may give me an idea of which empire will be under popped and then most likely to get the best fights.

Oh and I voted tr because they suck :p

Well, the data is actually a lot more complex than you might think.

There are many factors that go into it.

Death2All

2012-01-30, 07:37 PM

NC because they're a legion of morons for the most part.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 07:43 PM

NC. Essentially capitalists looking out for their best interest and destabilizing society as a result. Far future occupy protests, anyone? VS I'm in line with as much as TR, but I'm not down with the purple or the far fetched energy based weapons. Would much rather ram a slug into somebody than suspend disbelief and pew pew. Besides, the TR upheld a utopian society for a thousand years. I understand the VS wanting to move forward via technology, but there are a lot of boots we need to buckle before we can move in that direction. The NC are just greed mongers and pirates.

Johari

2012-01-30, 07:49 PM

I played VS for the vast majority of my PS career. Dabbled in both TR and NC and while I love the MCG I absolutely abhor their looks. Red/black with round goggles are horrid. NC have the scattercannon, vanny, noobhammer, and their Rexo looks decent.
All sides had their share of good and bad teamwork.

Overall:
VS 9.5
NC 6.0
TR 4.5

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:51 PM

Sorry, never played PS1.

What's the "noobhammer"?

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 07:53 PM

Jackhammer, the NC's Heavy Assault weapon. Had the fastest TTK of all the HA, and at close range required little to no skill to use. Though it was essentially useless outdoors. It was a three barreled heavy shotgun with a secondary fire mode that would unload all 3 barrels in less than a second. 2 shots to kill an Agile exosuit and 3 to kill a Reinforced exosuit wearer, though the secondary fire did increase pellet spread dramatically.

VioletZero

2012-01-30, 07:55 PM

Ah, much obliged.

super pretendo

2012-01-30, 07:56 PM

NC. Essentially capitalists looking out for their best interest and destabilizing society as a result. Far future occupy protests, anyone?
Every rebellion against tyranny is the result of people looking out for their best interests, and society often destabilizes when fascism is overthrown. Funny how in bed the economically illiterate left is with the government and status quo, while desperately trying to claim to be against "the system"

Anyway I voted VS since that seems to be what everyone on this forum claims is the kEwLest

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 08:02 PM

I don't consider a working, utopian society a tyranny, fascist and totalitarian or not. Give me communism, give me anarchism, give me democracy, if it yields a utopia, it works.

acosmo

2012-01-30, 08:06 PM

yeah i dunno why anyone would want to be VS...

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:08 PM

I don't consider a working, utopian society a tyranny, fascist and totalitarian or not. Give me communism, give me anarchism, give me democracy, if it yields a utopia, it works.
What of strict curfews and laws against anyone but families being allowed to congregate in groups of more than two?

Meanwhile, the NC enjoy personal freedoms despite containing some morally questionable types. I'm not sure you can call them greedy though considering they're the poorest empire going.

Edit: Isn't it only the terran republic on terra that's considered a utopian society? I'm pretty sure the TR on Auraxis are governmentally and socially in a far worse place.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 08:09 PM

basti

2012-01-30, 08:10 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

100% true!

super pretendo

2012-01-30, 08:15 PM

I'm calling them greedy because they're funded by industry giants who want complete free roam over the resources of Auraxis, which would subsequently yield untold profit and power. Doesn't sound especially magnanimous to me, call them freedom fighters or call them greed mongers.
Industry giants are voluntary associations, so they would naturally be against violent and oppressive involuntary associations. Makes perfect sense for participants of a free market to support anti-fascist rebellions

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:18 PM

I'm calling them greedy because they're funded by industry giants who want complete free roam over the resources of Auraxis, which would subsequently yield untold profit and power. Doesn't sound especially magnanimous to me, call them freedom fighters or call them greed mongers.
And the TR government isn't interested in having free roam over Auraxis' resources? The difference being that instead of industry giants who probably pay their workers, you have the corrupt government using people who have a choice between working for pittance/food (if anything), or being killed/imprisoned.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:19 PM

VS are the best lore-wise. I mean, their goal is preservation, while TR only pretend to have those goals. NC are worse than everybody, because they are more of a monkey with a grenade... They only know they need to fight and don't look further than that. Even TR have global objectives - expansion is their goal. But NC is not even anarchists, they're armed mob, that follows what the most handsome says. They are too fixated on the fact that they need to "retake their freedom", which was, though, never taken away from them. But once they reclaim their "freedom" - what's it gonna be? I can tell straight away - their freedom will turn into "kill or be killed", a principle that led to the creation of that very oppressing force they are fighting against.

Evolution, whatever color it wears, gives people the true meaning of freedom. Because if evolution gets tainted by individualism and personal desires, it'll fall. Nuclear missiles don't explode because of evolution. They explode because of the wrong vision of "freedom".

EDIT: Yet, don't forget to check the thread name before voting...

SKYeXile

2012-01-30, 08:21 PM

NC, way to retro for my taste. i like to look FABULOUS!

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:24 PM

VS are the best lore-wise. I mean, their goal is preservation

No, their goal is zealous conversion. Believe or die.

ShockNC

2012-01-30, 08:28 PM

overall, i dislike the TR the most. most of their vehicles need 3-4 people to be as effective as NC/VS vehicles and that gimps them when population is low.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:28 PM

No, their goal is zealous conversion. Believe or die.

No method is inappropriate. If you can't convert them, cleanse them. Not for fear, but for their own sake. Living in a world they don't want to live in is a great torment.

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:30 PM

Oh look, the crazy came to play.

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 08:30 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

buahaha :lol:

No, their goal is zealous conversion. Believe or die.

What's not to believe?

My choice: TR, this "empire" is a cancer and it has to be cut out with lazer, yeah a purple-blue one.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:32 PM

Oh look, the crazy came to play.

Seriously. How do you expect a man to believe something he doesn't want to believe without forcing him. Especially if the word "reason" makes an empty sound for him.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 08:35 PM

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:35 PM

What's not to believe?

Oh, oh nothing. Nothing at all. It's just that last night, I had this other god contact me telepathically, and he told me Vanu is a fool. Yeah.

Edit:The point is that the NC want what's good for the few (industry giants) and the TR want what's good for all. Also, do any of you understand what "utopia" means? The TR upheld utopia for 1000 years. Utopia = tyrannical violent 1984 government? Wtf?
Again, I'm pretty sure the Utopia is on Terra. The TR haven't been on Auraxis for 1000 years.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:36 PM

The point is that the NC want what's good for the few (industry giants) and the TR want what's good for all. Also, do any of you understand what "utopia" means? The TR upheld utopia for 1000 years. Utopia = tyrannical violent 1984 government? Wtf?

Utopia is a world where everyone agrees with the course it's heading. Considering the appearance of NC, let alone VS, it wasn't that much of Utopia afterall.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 08:37 PM

So the TR adopted a new way of doing things on Auraxis? (not a sarcastic question)

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:40 PM

So the TR adopted a new way of doing things on Auraxis? (not a sarcastic question)
The Terran Republic had been the single political force on Earth since the Armistice and the formation of the new Government. They had set up an open and transparent Government that kept the peace for nearly two hundred years. Walsh had no problem with them, but he certainly did with the current crazies who used their name to rule over Auraxis, not as a democracy but as a harsh and cruel dictatorship. Strict curfews, which had been put into place during their travels when discipline needed to be maintained, were not rescinded after they landed on Auraxis. In fact, they were made more harsh.

“Don’t worry,” the T.R. council told the people, “we have a planet to reshape, cities to build, and we don’t know what the hell might be out there. As soon as we can, all restrictions will be lifted, but for the safety of our 60 thousand citizens, we have to keep all rules and laws in place."

But what really clawed Walsh’s ass was that the people voted with the T.R.; they voted down their own freedoms.

In a move directly planned to keep the New Conglomerate from resisting Terran Republic control, all political gatherings were banned. Groups of more than three, unless they were a family, were not permitted the right of assembly. Refusal to follow T.R. laws were punishable by imprisonment, and in some cases death. N.C. officers were rounded up and imprisoned without proof of wrongdoing or even a trial. The N.C. pleaded for the return of all personal freedoms, but the T.R. refused. They were trying to work a compromise when both sides walked from the table and war broke out.
He saw her face flush red with anger. “And the New Conglomerate are any better? They’ve worked against the colonies since day one. They refused to do their jobs unless they were paid and when there was no way they’d go back home and get their creds, they took off. The T.R. wants us to work together…”

Sandy leaned in and interrupted. “Under their rules and draconian laws. And if you disagree, you are either arrested or executed.”
From the short stories that were released. They're all I'm going off so far.

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 08:42 PM

Oh, oh nothing. Nothing at all. It's just that last night, I had this other god contact me telepathically, and he told me Vanu is a fool. Yeah.

I bet you get only books and "telepathic" contacts from that other God, we get real toys from our, ones that we use to kick your... archaic bottoms :eek:

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:45 PM

I bet you get only books and "telepathic" contacts from that other God, we get real toys from our, ones that we use to kick your... archaic bottoms :eek:
I see sarcasm flies right over your head.

Vanu gives you weapons personally does he? As if. You should learn to appreciate your own creations, instead of creating imaginary friends that take the credit for your own work.

Edit: Anyone else love the duality of these empires?

Freedom/Self Interest
Peace/Fascism
Survival/Religious Extremism

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 08:47 PM

Aye, I see vancha. I'm still behind the TR. As I said, there are still many boots to buckle before we move in the direction of a looser society.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:47 PM

Oh, oh nothing. Nothing at all. It's just that last night, I had this other god contact me telepathically, and he told me Vanu is a fool. Yeah.

Why do you immediately recall to some parascientific terms? TR is not a side to side with, for sticking to traditions too much leads to degradation. NC is also a bad company. Put several predators into one cage and don't feed them a few days. That's what'll happen after victory. NC "leaders" will simply disappear into shadows, leaving NC predators to eat each other. No more "fighting for freedom", no more promises.

This leaves us with VS, who accept and reward sacrifice and give you the independent future.

Hmr85

2012-01-30, 08:47 PM

"Tear down the Threat that is Tyranny! Burn it all down and Start Again! We call all able-bodied soldiers to The Frontlines to take up arms against those who would deprive us of our basic freedoms. Do not forgive! Do not forget the History of Oppression that we have endured at the hands of the Terran brutes and the Vanu maniacs!

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 08:47 PM

I see sarcasm flies right over your head.

Vanu gives you weapons personally does he? As if. You should learn to appreciate your own creations, instead of creating imaginary friends that take the credit for your own work.

See this quote below came out quite true:

Seriously. How do you expect a man to believe something he doesn't want to believe without forcing him. Especially if the word "reason" makes an empty sound for him.

Madlaps

2012-01-30, 08:48 PM

I can't stand VS or NC.

Purple? Come on. Do you guys get up in the morning and put on makeup?

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:52 PM

Aye, I see vancha. I'm still behind the TR. As I said, there are still many boots to buckle before we move in the direction of a looser society.
This wouldn't be as fun if we could change each others' mind. ;)

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:53 PM

I can't stand VS or NC.

Purple? Come on. Do you guys get up in the morning and put on makeup?

Do you pretend to be a satan in time other, than halloween?

NewSith

2012-01-30, 08:54 PM

This wouldn't be as fun if we could change each others' mind. ;)

^This :)

acosmo

2012-01-30, 08:56 PM

vs look silly
nc believe in benevolent invisible hands

/thread

Vancha

2012-01-30, 08:58 PM

Why do you immediately recall to some parascientific terms? TR is not a side to side with, for sticking to traditions too much leads to degradation. NC is also a bad company. Put several predators into one cage and don't feed them a few days. That's what'll happen after victory. NC "leaders" will simply disappear into shadows, leaving NC predators to eat each other. No more "fighting for freedom", no more promises.

This leaves us with VS, who accept and reward sacrifice and give you the independent future.
I choose faith in my leaders over faith in those hearing voices. Call it telepathy if you like, it's no less crazy.

Independence? Pah! What independence? You preach reliance on Vanu!

Madlaps

2012-01-30, 08:59 PM

TR are the real mans team... fast, ugly, many bullets... what else could you want?

VS/NC, whine whine oppression bitch bitch freedom cry cry :cry:

:lol:

Madlaps

2012-01-30, 09:02 PM

Do you pretend to be a satan in time other, than halloween?

If i could be satan, i would. I just have to settle for being a d!ck.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 09:03 PM

Damnit vancha, on 100th thought, you managed to shake my faith in the TR. Now I'm torn between VS and TR. :( :( :(

super pretendo

2012-01-30, 09:04 PM

nc believe in benevolent invisible hands

Can I catch economic illiteracy from this board? serious question

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 09:05 PM

I don't know, but I'm starting to wonder whether pretension is contagious.

NewSith

2012-01-30, 09:06 PM

I choose faith in my leaders over faith in those hearing voices. Call it telepathy if you like, it's no less crazy.

A difference between me and you? You're a tool in the hands of your leaders, yet you will never accept it. I am, however, being the same tool, embraced it. When time comes you will face regret and disappointment. My "faith in voices" as you call it protects me from them. As a VS I am ready for future, without even knowing it for certain. You, however, are not.

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 09:07 PM

Damnit vancha, on 100th thought, you managed to shake my faith in the TR. Now I'm torn between VS and TR. :( :( :(

Welcome brother to the new Era, ascension is at hand, progress and future instead of archaism and decay.

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 09:08 PM

GOOD GOD NO I CAN FEEL MY MIND BEING TORN ASUNDER

Vancha

2012-01-30, 09:12 PM

Damnit vancha, on 100th thought, you managed to shake my faith in the TR. Now I'm torn between VS and TR. :( :( :(
Faith is for the VS. You're with TR because they care the most about the welfare of the people. Yeah, they put restrictions in place and make tough decisions, but it's for the benefit of the majority. You aren't in danger of being robbed and you aren't in danger of being brainwashed. You're safe.

You're a long way from home and people are scared. Letting people run riot would be irresponsible. Sometimes some freedoms need to be taken away for the sake of security.

What? You want to be with VS? You want to be taken in by liars, con artists and the insane, claiming that they hear the words of some alien who's long dead? You want to put aside your morality for the sake of perverse technology? Don't be a fool, you're liable to end up on one of their operating tables. They're inhuman.

Edit: Wait, are you actually considering changing or are you roleplaying a convert? Having an NC try and poach a TR and end up accidentally converting him to VS would be pretty funny.

Madlaps

2012-01-30, 09:15 PM

Faith is for the VS. You're with TR because they care the most about the welfare of the people. Yeah, they put restrictions in place and make tough decisions, but it's for the benefit of the majority. You aren't in danger of being robbed and you aren't in danger of being brainwashed. You're safe.

You're a long way from home and people are scared. Letting people run riot would be irresponsible. Sometimes some freedoms need to be taken away for the sake of security.

What? You want to be with VS? You want to be taken in by liars, con artists and the insane, claiming that they hear the words of some alien who's long dead? You want to put aside your morality for the sake of perverse technology? Don't be a fool, you're liable to end up on one of their operating tables. They're inhuman.

What this guy said. Now come back to TR so I can punish and enslave you.

Vancha

2012-01-30, 09:19 PM

A difference between me and you? You're a tool in the hands of your leaders, yet you will never accept it. I am, however, being the same tool, embraced it. When time comes you will face regret and disappointment. My "faith in voices" as you call it protects me from them. As a VS I am ready for future, without even knowing it for certain. You, however, are not.
Regret giving away my mind and my freedom? I don't think so mate. We agree one one thing though, you're one hell of a tool!

(sorry!)

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 09:19 PM

You want to put aside your morality for the sake of perverse technology? Don't be a fool, you're liable to end up on one of their operating tables. They're inhuman.

Does this ^^ sound plausible to you? Choose with your heart, we offer nothing but progress, spiritual and technological. We won't lie to you just to keep you amongst us to use you like a tool in somebody else's war. The path to Enlightenment is not easy one but it is the most rewarding should you choose to follow it.

Tool

2012-01-30, 09:22 PM

A thousand years of peace through equality and cooperation. Even though we are far from home and we fight on two fronts with fear mongering terrorists and fanatical heretics, the Republic will continue fighting for its true citizens and a future for us all.

Glory to the Republic,
Victory for true peace.

Vancha

2012-01-30, 09:24 PM

Tool

2012-01-30, 09:28 PM

You're a tool too.

:)

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 09:29 PM

Jimmuc

2012-01-30, 09:33 PM

Everything TR doesn't understand it seeks to destroy. It may have been based on great ideals once, now it has twisted them and is nothing more than a cancer suffocating humanity and not allowing it to evolve. Bureaucracy in stagnation does not see beyond their noses and any form of freedom and progress is seen as heresy. This is an empire in decay that must end for a new order to rise from its ashes like an ancient Phoenix, a new order that will replace centuries of oppression, corruption, and degradation with evolution and prosperity.

all i can think of is this:

From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots

- Thomas Jefferson, 3rd U.S. President

Atheosim

2012-01-30, 09:37 PM

AncientVanu

2012-01-30, 09:48 PM

I'm actually considering changing. IRL I'm an ideological transhumanist, so VS is right up my alley in a lot of respects. I just think that the TR will get us there in a safer and more stable manner.

You will not regret this choice, we welcome you as one of us. Thousands have chosen this path, soon they will be hundreds of thousands, then millions... TR is rotting from the inside, more and more people are realizing this giant is sick and dying. We on the other hand are only getting stronger, history is our witness.

Vancha

2012-01-30, 09:52 PM

I'm actually considering changing. IRL I'm an ideological transhumanist, so VS is right up my alley in a lot of respects. I just think that the TR will get us there in a safer and more stable manner.

LoL, switched from irl to roleplay with no transitional bound. I think I'm too into ps2 >.<
Yeah, apart from the whole worshiping Vanu thing they're more my thing too. The only reason I ended up NC was because the outfit I was in on VS sort of decided to switch empires. That's the good thing about games though, you don't have to be the person you are in real life.

I don't suppose you're an ardent atheist? That'd be a pretty good counterbalance to the appeal of transhumanism when it comes to VS. :p

Tool

2012-01-30, 09:53 PM

Everything TR doesn't understand it seeks to destroy. It may have been based on great ideals once, now it has twisted them and is nothing more than a cancer suffocating humanity and not allowing it to evolve. Bureaucracy in stagnation does not see beyond their noses and any form of freedom and progress is seen as heresy. This is an empire in decay that must end for a new order to rise from its ashes like an ancient Phoenix, a new order that will replace centuries of oppression, corruption, and degradation with evolution and prosperity.

Vanu bear homage to unknown and dangerous technology under the guise of progression but cleary appear as religious fanaticism. They bring dangers far beyond their pompous scientific minds and the cost of their on fellow man.

Your technological passion will mean little when Terran boots crush it beneath loyalist victories. Your future is fatalistic and your fervor will not save you.

Loyalty until death

That one noob

2012-01-30, 09:59 PM

I'm going to try to avoid TR, just because I know its going to be filled up by Totalbiscuit and his fanboy army.

super pretendo

2012-01-30, 10:06 PM

this shit is why I chose vanu^

Erendil

2012-01-31, 12:22 AM

Vanu bear homage to unknown and dangerous technology under the guise of progression but cleary appear as religious fanaticism. They bring dangers far beyond their pompous scientific minds and the cost of their on fellow man.

Your technological passion will mean little when Terran boots crush it beneath loyalist victories. Your future is fatalistic and your fervor will not save you.

Loyalty until death

We have full knowledge of the gifts of wisdom that Vanu has bestowed upon us. If you wish to find those whom have no comprehension of the wondrous future that will unfold before us under the Enlightened guidance of Vanu, you only need look at your own corrupt government who only wish to stifle and control the knowledge that Vanu has helped us unlock.

The Terran Republic is nothing but a corrupt Totalitarian shell of its former Earth-borne glory whose sole purpose is to retain all the power into the hands of a select few at the expense of the liberties and even basic humanitarian needs of the general populace. They have no interest in bettering - or even protecting - the people of Auraxis beyond what is minimally necessary to preserve their own power.

And the NC aren't much better. They too strive to place power in the hands the few corporate leaders at the top of their Conglomerate, and they are quick to latch onto whatever power they can under the guise of "individual freedom." But we need only look to their capitalistic greed to know their intentions.

No, the Sovereignty is the only way that we as a people can move forward. We share our knowledge freely with whomever wishes to see the wondrous vision of the future under the tutelage of Vanu. With knowledge comes Enlightenment; and with Enlightenment comes progress for all.

Zulthus

2012-01-31, 12:52 AM

We have full knowledge of the gifts of wisdom that Vanu has bestowed upon us. If you wish to find those whom have no comprehension of the wondrous future that will unfold before us under the Enlightened guidance of Vanu, you only need look at your own corrupt government who only wish to stifle and control the knowledge that Vanu has helped us unlock.

The Terran Republic is nothing but a corrupt Totalitarian shell of its former Earth-borne glory whose sole purpose is to retain all the power into the hands of a select few at the expense of the liberties and even basic humanitarian needs of the general populace. They have no interest in bettering - or even protecting - the people of Auraxis beyond what is minimally necessary to preserve their own power.

And the NC aren't much better. They too strive to place power in the hands the few corporate leaders at the top of their Conglomerate, and they are quick to latch onto whatever power they can under the guise of "individual freedom." But we need only look to their capitalistic greed to know their intentions.

No, the Sovereignty is the only way that we as a people can move forward. We share our knowledge freely with whomever wishes to see the wondrous vision of the future under the tutelage of Vanu. With knowledge comes Enlightenment; and with Enlightenment comes progress for all.

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ratfusion

2012-01-31, 01:16 AM

Vanu will always have the largest negatives because of the purple. I was surprised PS1 had as balanced pops as it did for that reason.

That said, I picked NC. Of the two terrorist factions, NC has the least purpose. Hard to believe the freedom-fighters line when they want to snuff out the freedom of the other two empires. They're just socially inept bandits and thugs that didn't want to pay taxes.

At least the Vanu are nutjob religious terrorist types.. they believe in something, just a freaky cultist something.

Zulthus

2012-01-31, 01:19 AM

What's so bad about purple? It's the best color in the game.

Coreldan

2012-01-31, 02:06 AM

My faction depends on what my clan votes. And I REEEALLLY hope they don't vote VS :D NC is #1 for me, but I'll also manage with TR, but I don't like VS for the weaponry/vehicles.

Sirisian

2012-01-31, 02:07 AM

Vanu will always have the largest negatives because of the purple.
I'd imagine with more samples you might be surprised. Personally I chose NC since their weapons look boring and square. The only thing that sounds interesting is the concept of a laser guided rocket launcher. If it's like the Crysis 1 that would be amazing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izsxMtEcQ7o#t=30s). It's what I suggested in another thread (http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37428) as a common pool since it sounded too cool for one empire. Combines the fun of indirect fire with guided rockets. :lol:

Jimmuc

2012-01-31, 02:30 AM

The Terran Republic on Auraxis is nothing more than a cruel dictatorship under the guise of an democracy. The restrictions that were placed on us during the travel to Auraxis were never lifted like promised but increased!! not for our so called safety but to keep their control of power. They saw the New Conglomerate was gaining support among the masses threatening their power and in response took away our right to assembly, all political gatherings were banned, punishments for crimes were increased in severity even death. N.C. officers were arrested and imprisoned with no proof of crime and without trial. Those that have sided with the Terran Republic I leave this:

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin

The Vanu Sovereignty gave up their humanity for knowledge to their alien masters. They say they have been "enlightened" and with it comes the so called future for humanity!!! Their "future" is nothing more than casting the chains of slavery to the human race to some forsaken alien civilization. Enlightened they say, fools to them I say. Those of the Vanu Sovereignty are nothing more than mindless thralls to their masters and they too deserve neither liberty nor safety.

The New Conglomerate may not perfect but the primary principle of the N.C. is for the basic liberties that all have the right to without the government or some alien race tell us otherwise. I'd rather die knowing I fought for the freedom and future of my loved ones.

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry

:groovy:

Logri

2012-01-31, 02:49 AM

I've always played Vanu but this time I think I might have to go TR because several of my RL friends are planning to go TR.

Unless I locate my old Vanu Werner outfit "The Bridgeburners" offcourse, then I'll prolly go Vanu again :P

I never liked NC with their jacked up hammers :P

Madlaps

2012-01-31, 03:12 AM

Roleplaying Planetsiders just don't seem right tbh.

BTW, purple is for ladyboys.

NewSith

2012-01-31, 06:56 AM

Roleplaying Planetsiders just don't seem right tbh.

BTW, purple is for ladyboys.

The whole point is... things said here are not 100% roleplay. You can pretty much tell RL political views of people from all those declarations actually

Coreldan

2012-01-31, 07:00 AM

Funny how in the two recent polls, VS is at the same time the most popular and the least popular faction :D

Shogun

2012-01-31, 07:27 AM

just like scientology...

you ask a member about it, it´s totally the best!

you ask anybody else who hasn´t been brainwashed yet, it´s the worst in the world!

DOUBLEXBAUGH

2012-01-31, 07:45 AM

Depending on how the guns handle, I'll be NC or TR. The NC are my preferred play style, but the MCG was just so beast!

Knocky

2012-01-31, 07:47 AM

Vanu.....42% hated.....
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Knocky

2012-01-31, 07:54 AM

Depending on how the guns handle, I'll be NC or TR. The NC are my preferred play style, but the MCG was just so beast!

Say hello to mah leettle friend!

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FastAndFree

2012-01-31, 08:07 AM

deltase

2012-01-31, 09:38 AM

I'll fight for Vanu because of the laser beam weapons and cool vehicles!
TR are just bunch of robots that need food and toilet and they are very aggressive robots.
And NC are just some space junkies that want only trouble.

psychosiszz

2012-01-31, 10:30 AM

Voted TR. But now I think about it I should of voted VS. All there bright lights and laser beams wont be hard to find them.

I really hope my mates don't go VS, NC are so much better.

Shogun

2012-01-31, 10:54 AM

i hated vs on ps1 the most because whenever some of them were onscreen, my lag went up to unplayable levels. just because those stupid barneys had to take funny lightshows and discoballs to a fight!

so i hated to fight them, and i never fought as vs for the same reason.
whenever i had a choice i would go and shoot at the terrans instead! at least they didn´t use lag as a weapon. (beside the adad thing everybody was suffering from)

Tool

2012-01-31, 11:00 AM

Those who have yet to feel the power and wisdom of Vanu fear it, calling us fanatics and puppets.
I do not hate them though, no. I only feel pity for those lost souls - they are being left behind and they don't even realize it!

But remember, there is still time. No one is beyond recovery, you can still join us!

My past is not one I can be proud of. I have fought the Sovereignty tooth and nail for many years before I finally found my way.
Now I try to make amends by helping others make the right choice. As a former enemy of the Sovereignty I assure you, if you approach us with an open heart you will not regret it

For the poll I vote Other - I equally do not want to play either TR or NC

Your future as a traitor show how weak willed your Vanu bretheren are. In the face of true adversity your people take a path of selfishness to appease both themselves and their "god."

How long before you turn upon one another and further bloodshed to those you once called brothers? You speak of corruption in the Republic, such blasphemy is the result of traitrious minds spawning dissent to further their own goals.

A thousand years of peace cast aside in the face of adversity. Traitors will be given no peace, only retribution.

Vancha

2012-01-31, 11:20 AM

I would say the NC are my least favorite as they scavenge for parts or what not in Planetside 2 and will most likely require brute force as opposed to numbers or technology which to me makes them far less tactic and far more fanatical and solo based.
That makes no sense to me.

Surely the side that has to "make do" with what they can scavenge would need to rely more on tactics than those with numbers or the power of superior technology?

Put it this way, who has to rely on tactics more in the middle east? The army with it's helicopters, missiles and trained soldiers or the Taliban?

EVILoHOMER

2012-01-31, 11:35 AM

I'll play as all three because they all have great designs and differences.

Baron

2012-01-31, 11:46 AM

I don't think that it will be overpopulated come launch.

Planetside 2 is entering the stage in a much different market than Planetside 1. Not to mention with shinier graphics.

I anticipate that it will have similar population numbers at launch that MAG had.

Raven = Vanu = High tech guys = Most populated.

S.V.E.R. = New Conglomerate = Brute force/rag tag guys = Second most populated

Valor = Terran Republic = Those military guys no one wants to play as = Least populated.

Of course, there will be the balancing factors with bonuses to the least populated factions.

When first logging on to PS1 I thought the same thing (as did my friends) however it turned out the VS had the lowest population most of the time. *shrug*

FastAndFree

2012-01-31, 11:47 AM

Your future as a traitor show how weak willed your Vanu bretheren are. In the face of true adversity your people take a path of selfishness to appease both themselves and their "god."

I do not believe that admitting mistakes is a weakness.
A sentiment obviously not shared by your "Republic". Perhaps because we are always looking forward towards new vistas, while you are forever looking back towards days gone past.

Your very name is a good example - a name that is nothing but a lie.
You are a mockery of the REAL Terran Republic. Perhaps we will have more success talking to them, one day

You speak of corruption in the Republic, such blasphemy is the result of...
Very interesting choice of words from someone who mockingly paints us as religious nutjobs.
No, Vanu is not our "god"

Baron

2012-01-31, 11:49 AM

Put it this way, who has to rely on tactics more in the middle east? The army with it's helicopters, missiles and trained soldiers or the Taliban?

This makes no sense since your post implies that those who need to "make do" rely more on tactics...yet you clearly have no actual knowledge of military combat training. To suggest the military would not need to use tactics because of their superior gear is ignorant.

Zhane

2012-01-31, 11:52 AM

My first choice would be NC, but if I find a great TR outfit I could be persuaded.

Vanu on the other hand... well, it would have to be a mind blowingly awesome outfit, I'll put it that way.

Geist

2012-01-31, 12:01 PM

You'd think after fighting the NC and VS for years in PS1 I'd have a natural hatred for everything blue and purple, but TBH, the reboot of Planetside has made all of the factions insanely cool. TR are no longer the evil tyrants we thought(more like benevolent dictators who are understandably afraid of rebellion), the NC are no longer the 'good guys' so much as the extremist capitalist libertarians who want money as much as they want freedom, and the VS who want to bring humanity forward, but are told by a funky alien voice to 'kill the infidels'.

They all have their pros and their cons, and that makes it difficult to choose a least favorite faction. I shall always be loyal to the Terran Republic, but if I had to choose the faction I would least want to join, I suppose it would be the VS. Not because the purple(doesn't look that bad), but because I'm a Human Supremacist(Humans FTW) and there's no way I can be subservient to some alien voice called Vanu for a few shiny trinkets, I'd rather take the long way and develop it with good old human ingenuity.

Vancha

2012-01-31, 12:05 PM

This makes no sense since your post implies that those who need to "make do" rely more on tactics...yet you clearly have no actual knowledge of military combat training. To suggest the military would not need to use tactics because of their superior gear is ignorant.
Yeah, I knew I wouldn't be able to say that without being taken to task by one of the military experts around here.

Just one question though. Where did I suggest the military would not need to use tactics? I don't even remember suggesting that the military would use less tactics, let alone none at all.

Vancha

2012-01-31, 12:18 PM

You just made a statement then proceeded to prove my point.

"those who have to 'make do' would rely more on tactics"

"who needs tactics more, the helicopters or the taliban"

Not to start a troll war, just sayin. I think the NC would be more of your domestic terrorist type than an extremely orgranized outfit, making it fun for people who enjoy solo gameplay.
Sorry, I didn't know the taliban were fighting the army head-on. I thought they used improvised explosives and hid amongst civilians. :p

Edit: Well granted, that's a bad example to use for NC. NC are civilians.

Graywolves

2012-01-31, 01:04 PM

I think not. Google claims the best republic to be SWTOR.

Everytime I hear about that game a part of me dies and I have a PTSD episode and find myself lacking any faith in developers and want to go on a rampage with EA and all the fanbois.

Baron

2012-01-31, 01:44 PM

Just one question though. Where did I suggest the military would not need to use tactics? I don't even remember suggesting that the military would use less tactics, let alone none at all.

It's implied in how you constructed your conversation. You state that the NC have to "make do" and then related this to a real word example. You presented a choice of army vs. taliban in who uses tactics (in an effort to relate back to your comment on NC).

I'm not arguing that tactics are involved, each empire has to employ different tactics that work with their equipment...just have a problem with your understanding of the military.

Tool

2012-01-31, 01:50 PM

I do not believe that admitting mistakes is a weakness.
A sentiment obviously not shared by your "Republic". Perhaps because we are always looking forward towards new vistas, while you are forever looking back towards days gone past.

Your very name is a good example - a name that is nothing but a lie.
You are a mockery of the REAL Terran Republic. Perhaps we will have more success talking to them, one day

Very interesting choice of words from someone who mockingly paints us as religious nutjobs.
No, Vanu is not our "god"

True Terrans are of the people and fight for the people. You promise a future of intellectual and technological advancement but at the cost of those you once called family. The Republic which gave its people Auraxis; you wish to squander on yourselves.

Your Crusade is lead by traitors and will not usher a future of advancement but suffocate under its own single mindedness. Technology does not equal might, the People of the Republic will continue our species advancement through cooperation.

Glory to the Republic

(fyi, thanks for keeping this going, good bit of fun :) )

Vancha

2012-01-31, 02:14 PM

It's implied in how you constructed your conversation. You state that the NC have to "make do" and then related this to a real word example. You presented a choice of army vs. taliban in who uses tactics (in an effort to relate back to your comment on NC).

I'm not arguing that tactics are involved, each empire has to employ different tactics that work with their equipment...just have a problem with your understanding of the military.
Well yeah, if you decide my understanding for me, I imagine you could have a problem with my understanding of many things. ;)

Hermes

2012-01-31, 02:22 PM

Fancy lasers and shined up purple fancyness? Vanu are just a crowd of pretty boys! Bet they have auto-combs built into their helmets. :) :)

Now on the other hand, I always did keep a locker of miniguns. My secret shame, like cross dressing on weekends. So yup, voted VS.

XPquant

2012-01-31, 02:22 PM

It's nice to see everyone still thinks VS is a joke, hahahahahahaha!

WaryWizard

2012-01-31, 02:28 PM

The TR are a Stagnant republic. Unwilling to change. They are traditionalists, and that is their downfall. As others advance to the future they will fall behind and rot. I think something similar happened to the Spartans (I'm no history buff). They used the stuff that has worked in the past, and refused to advance. They died of primitivosity.

The NC fight for their rights. A noble goal, but they are misguided. When the fight is over, where will they go. Can they put their guns down,and rebuild all they destroyed? Can they remove the blood they shed? They will die of hunger and greed.

The VS found an ancient race. They follow a dead king. They accepted the gifts of old, and are trying to evolve through inhumane means. They strive for the future faster than they should. Can they get there with their humanity intact, or will they become a reincarnation of the dead they followed?

I'm not a religious person, but the Vanu are the most appealing to me. They're striving for too much too quickly, I will follow them, but at a few steps slower.

Baron

2012-01-31, 02:47 PM

Well yeah, if you decide my understanding for me, I imagine you could have a problem with my understanding of many things. ;)

Just construct sentences that better express your thoughts :)

Rbstr

2012-01-31, 03:23 PM

It's going to be a tough choice. First time around I couldn't have cared less about TR.
The Cycler looks pretty awesome, but I get the feeling it'll be a sort of bullet hose...I don't tend to like those kind of weapons

I think I'll have to wait and see what the TTK and accuracy is like on the assault rifles and how the factions' weapons and vehicles operate.
In the end it mostly depends on where people I know end up playing.

BlazingSun

2012-01-31, 03:31 PM

NC so close behind VS? That should be a warning sign to Higby and T-Ray .. the next NC stuff that'll get to see better be outstanding.

VioletZero

2012-01-31, 03:33 PM

NC so close behind VS? That should be a warning sign to Higby and T-Ray .. the next NC stuff that'll get to see better be outstanding.

I said this earlier but this data has many causes and factors going into it.

For example, I've noticed many PS vets say that people who liked to play NC were dumber than others. So it may not be that they aren't liked so much as they're polarizing.

BlazingSun

2012-01-31, 03:42 PM

I said this earlier but this data has many causes and factors going into it.

For example, I've noticed many PS vets say that people who liked to play NC were dumber than others.

I have read that comment and have to wonder what kind of statement that is. But anyway ... why would anyone base his decision on what he thought about that empire's playerbase in Planetside 1?

VioletZero

2012-01-31, 03:44 PM

I have read that comment and have to wonder what kind of statement that is. But anyway ... why would anyone base his decision on what he thought about that empire's playerbase in Planetside 1?

No clue. It is a false assessment. Especially since Planetside 2 is entering a whole new market compared to the first one.

Zhane

2012-01-31, 03:48 PM

Because blanket generalizations are fun!

*Sigh*

Captain1nsaneo

2012-01-31, 04:33 PM

I said this earlier but this data has many causes and factors going into it.

For example, I've noticed many PS vets say that people who liked to play NC were dumber than others. So it may not be that they aren't liked so much as they're polarizing.

As a PS Vet I will back up that statement (and not just because my hatred of the NC goes bone deep.) Back with-in probably the first 2 years the NC had the highest pop normally (Johari) and also had a reputation for being the worst pilots/drivers and weren't very tactically minded. Once there was a convoy of about 4 Sundys + tanks that broke into a base and hacked the CC. They all got kicked out because none of them bothered dropping the tubes. The outfit that put this together will remain nameless. The NC were like blonde jokes, they didn't need brains because they had so much firepower.

Hmr85

2012-01-31, 04:50 PM

As a PS Vet I will back up that statement (and not just because my hatred of the NC goes bone deep.) Back with-in probably the first 2 years the NC had the highest pop normally (Johari) and also had a reputation for being the worst pilots/drivers and weren't very tactically minded. Once there was a convoy of about 4 Sundys + tanks that broke into a base and hacked the CC. They all got kicked out because none of them bothered dropping the tubes. The outfit that put this together will remain nameless. The NC were like blonde jokes, they didn't need brains because they had so much firepower.

Oh noe here we go. As a PS vet who has been playing since forever. I cannot count how many times I have seen VS do absolutely dumb shit.

Example 1: Back in 2004 MAX crashes where the thing. I'm standing watch near the back door of the Tech facility blasting away at shit. In comes running 20 VS MAXS. No infantry in tow. They all go running up to the back door. Go figure no friendly in sight for miles with a REK. I couldn't help but laugh as they all stood there by the back door for what seemed like 30 secs looking at each other trying to figure out who was gonna open the back door. Needless to say they all became Reaver bait.

Example 2: Holding the drop facility to the south on Searhus. Here comes the VS. I wish I had some music to go with this. Ohh multiple drop ships in bound. Here come some Auroras. Must of been over 60 to 70 guys who bailed out to take the facility. All die within 10 minutes. VS pop on the cont goes from 40% down to 2% after that fight. I found out later from some friends on VS. Nobody brought a AMS. :P

Edit: I posted this for some fun. Point is I have seen all factions do some dumb crap even my own. But as another poster above mentioned. Blanket generalizations are fun. With that said it is fun to tell this stuff.

Tool

2012-01-31, 04:57 PM

Oh noe here we go. As a PS vet who has been playing since forever. I cannot count how many times I have seen VS do absolutely dumb shit.

Example 1: Back in 2004 MAX crashes where the thing. I'm standing watch near the back door of the Tech facility blasting away at shit. In comes running 20 VS MAXS. No infantry in tow. They all go running up to the back door. Go figure no friendly in sight for miles with a REK. I couldn't help but laugh as they all stood there by the back door for what seemed like 30 secs looking at each other trying to figure out who was gonna open the back door. Needless to say they all became Reaver bait.

Example 2: Holding the drop facility to the south on Searhus. Here comes the VS. I wish I had some music to go with this. Ohh multiple drop ships in bound. Here come some Auroras. Must of been over 60 to 70 guys who bailed out to take the facility. All die within 10 minutes. VS pop on the cont goes from 40% down to 2% after that fight. I found out later from some friends on VS. Nobody brought a AMS. :P

Logistics, one of great things Planetside offers.

exoteror

2012-01-31, 05:37 PM

It is interesting to compare the data to this poll.
Interestingly the side that Most people want to play is VS in the other poll and in this one it's the side they least want to play.

I'm more of a TR guy myself spray and pray :)

SniperSteve

2012-01-31, 06:33 PM

If it's anything like PS1:

NC will appeal to retarded players
TR will appeal to solo players
VS will appeal to teamwork oriented players

Seriously?

Back in the day NC and VS were the solo players.
TR were the teamwork players.

At least in relative terms. Because ever empire had their variety.

Figment

2012-01-31, 07:15 PM

You can't trust people that wear purple.

Rbstr

2012-01-31, 08:42 PM

As a Vet PS player, I think all of your stereotypes are full of shit.
Every empire took all kinds.

BlazingSun

2012-01-31, 08:56 PM

It is interesting to compare the data to this poll.
Interestingly the side that Most people want to play is VS in the other poll and in this one it's the side they least want to play.

That's not a surprise in my opinion as the TR and NC design, visuals ... and even their playstyle in the first game are closer to each other than compared to the VS. While the alien look and feel appeals to quite a few people, those who object it rather vote for the VS in this poll than TR/NC.

And given the lack of awesomeness of the NC stuff that we have seen so far, it's no wonder they are so close to beeing the least wanted faction atm. So Higby ... do something!

Conq

2012-01-31, 09:56 PM

Bullets are much cooler than lasers, that's all I need to say.

deltase

2012-02-01, 01:35 AM

Bullets are much cooler than lasers, that's all I need to say.

We'll see about that when the laZZ0rs of d00M vaporise you and your army into tin air. :D

FirstChaos

2012-02-01, 09:44 PM

Meh NC were always EZ mode thus i avoid them

VioletZero

2012-02-01, 09:46 PM

Meh NC were always EZ mode thus i avoid them

I place my bet on NC being overpowered at launch. Or at least that will be the popular consensus. The truth is that NC is only easy to use. As in their playstyle is easier to understand than the other factions. Which is far from being overpowered.

Hmr85

2012-02-02, 01:17 AM

I place my bet on NC being overpowered at launch. Or at least that will be the popular consensus. The truth is that NC is only easy to use. As in their playstyle is easier to understand than the other factions. Which is far from being overpowered.

Thats funny. TBh, I always saw TR as being the easiest faction to pick up the fastest with the NC in a close 2nd.

acosmo

2012-02-02, 01:19 AM

i think it's funny how the VS get the most people wanting to play them and the most people not wanting to play them

VioletZero

2012-02-02, 01:27 AM

i think it's funny how the VS get the most people wanting to play them and the most people not wanting to play them

In fact, it is the same order in the other thread too.

Terran are the least played and have the least amount of people voting for them. NC are in second place in both polls too.

Interesting, is it not? ;)

Princess Frosty

2012-02-02, 04:11 AM

The VS, honestly I don't like the pew pew layz0rz stuff, energy weapons never really felt very satisfying to shoot to me, unless they're sort of powering up and discharging kind of like the BFG style weapon, they make the best super weapons but for regular battlefield fights they just seem...silly.

Bullet and shot based weapons of the TR and NC are way more satisfying to fire, they feel like they have a greater presence in the world, that if you shoot at something they're getting struck and taking damage, the shotgun weapons especially so.

I'm a TR man at heart though, I just love the modern variants of assault rifles like the Cycler (ok common pool i know) and the MCG, the new minigun looks awesome.

LongBow

2012-02-02, 09:55 AM

It was a tough call ... but the scythe beet the TR air attack dolphin for worst looking Air cav and thus the ride I would not want to be seen dead in!

Draep

2012-02-02, 10:57 AM

Also, I've noticed VS seem to have a rather large presence here at PSU, so that probably affects things.

Yeah and look at all the quality threads being posted....
Something tells me the VS are going to be pretty disorganized on launch day.

FastAndFree

2012-02-02, 11:06 AM

TR air attack dolphin

Despite your intentions, this description makes it sound kind of awesome

Yeah and look at all the quality threads being posted....
Something tells me the VS are going to be pretty disorganized on launch day.

TR propaganda!
Also all 3 factions will go through some... changes... when the new players (hopefully) flood
Auraxis.

And talking about propaganda...
True Terrans are of the people and fight for the people. You promise a future of intellectual and technological advancement but at the cost of those you once called family. The Republic which gave its people Auraxis; you wish to squander on yourselves.

Your Crusade is lead by traitors and will not usher a future of advancement but suffocate under its own single mindedness. Technology does not equal might, the People of the Republic will continue our species advancement through cooperation.

Glory to the Republic

You are mistaken, but it is not your fault. Your leaders are intentionally keeping you in the dark. You fight to destroy all that you fear that and subjugate all that opposes you, where we fight to uplift all those who are beneath us and unite all those cannot be at peace on their own.
When our task on Auraxis is done, all will be at harmony. Those "we once called family" will see that we were right all along, and so will you.

I look forward to that day.

(I know right? It's like the best part of forumside)

LongBow

2012-02-03, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by LongBow View Post
TR air attack dolphin
Despite your intentions, this description makes it sound kind of awesome
Yehh...that awesomeness is why the Vanu have the worst...but it does look like a dolphin >.>

SergeantD

2012-02-15, 12:50 PM

I'll definitely not be playing VS since I don't believe in the whole idea of alien technology will be the way for mankind, though the truth is it's not the alien technology that adapts to man, but man who will be adapting to alien technology which will in time turn us into alienated beings (just look how that went in dead space huh).

As of NC I don't like their ideals since they do remind me of the typical freedom fighters/civillians drunk on revolution and ideas of unlimited freedom/etc. which if achieved will most likely end up in a corrupted goverment and the like bent on their own agendas striving for power within politics.

Lastly as of TR (the faction I'll be playing) I guess you "could" say they are at the stage where NC will end up someday, an empire who doesn't believe that alien technology will be the way for mankind or "freedom to do whatever you want" ideals will lead the way for mankind. An empire based on regulations, laws, taxes and of course conquest of the universe with the strength of their vast armies of the empire and the iron will of the people to succeed with their mission.

Geist

2012-02-15, 01:06 PM

We'll see about that when the laZZ0rs of d00M vaporise you and your army into tin air. :D

Which is better, thin air or red mist? :cool:

Garem

2012-02-15, 02:22 PM

I'm shocked this isn't more even! Vanu weaponry is interesting, so no surprise there. NC is blocky-looking and their fighting style has always been very direct- my least favorite.

It blows me away that the TR get so much love. I've always wondered why they appealed to me most, but I could never find the answer.

Stormhall

2012-02-15, 02:27 PM

I look at the PlanetSide factions like Star Wars I feel the NC are the evil Rebels trying to ruin the Imperial (TR) goal of a united galaxy with peace and control and I think VS are those aliens chilling in the back doing deeds for either side and yes I am more of a TR kind of guy and I absolutely love the stormtroopers also why oh why did people rebel against the TR ships I mean read Connery's holovids he tried to expand Earth's exploration boundaries and he tried to keep the peace between the people in the horrible times read those holovids the TR aren't as bad as you think.