Tree climbing??

[BloodySoul]

I didn't see this anywhere so if there is a thread already then please just post a link as a reply.

So will we be able to climb into tree's to set up shooting positions? Or will there be anything added to set up a personal tree outpost to climb in? (engineer skill.) I know a lot of people liked to run up tree's or even land on them from jumping off roof tops or ejecting for an aircraft, so I think it would be a really good idea to have these if its not already there.:D

[Graywolves]

Higby got in a tree somehow

[DayOne]

It would certainly be a viable tactic for sniping. Particularly on flat terrain with trees.

Good for ambushes too.

[BloodySoul]

It would certainly be a viable tactic for sniping. Particularly on flat terrain with trees.

Good for ambushes too.

Yea, that's why I am getting this out there while everything is still fresh. I think it would be a really good idea. I might make a poll about it if this thread gets enough attention.

[Firefly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8hHYEVPsuV0#t=161s

[Warborn]

Or will there be anything added to set up a personal tree outpost to climb in? (engineer skill.)

This is probably the first time I've seen someone pull for tree forts in a video game. I really don't know what to say. Hey, but if they put in tree forts what will people with female characters do? As you well know, there are no girls allowed in tree forts.

[Vancha]

I was going to say, considering we've seen pictures of snipers in trees, I'll be disappointed if it's not possible. :p

[Ailos]

Alt+G.

[Graywolves]

This is probably the first time I've seen someone pull for tree forts in a video game. I really don't know what to say. Hey, but if they put in tree forts what will people with female characters do? As you well know, there are no girls allowed in tree forts.

Kitchens. We've been over this.

[SniperSteve]

Bailing out of an aircraft or jumpjets are both ways to get in trees.

[Shogun]

and we will find other methods as well... like using vehicles as stairs or airplanes as lifts.

i want a jumpjet sidegrade that allows to hug another player and carry him up ;-) but with very decreased max hight of course. just for the trees.

or give engineers deployable ladders to nail on trees.

[BloodySoul]

Bailing out of an aircraft or jumpjets are both ways to get in trees.

Yea but I mean, like a bunker almost. So your not just an easy target once someone see's you fire your first shot. I mean a literal bunker in a tree for like 1 or 2 people to sit in.

[WiteBeam]

In communist Russia, tree climbs you.

[VioletZero]

I always see this suggested and I have no clue why.

How about this: deploy able cloaked sniper towers.

[cellinaire]

In communist Russia, tree climbs you.

Lol!

[Vancha]

I always see this suggested and I have no clue why.

How about this: deploy able cloaked sniper towers.
You've been playing PS recently, no? I'm guessing you have yet to come across a tree sniper. :p

It's effectiveness is debatable, but it's sure as hell fun.

[VioletZero]

You've been playing PS recently, no? I'm guessing you have yet to come across a tree sniper. :p

It's effectiveness is debatable, but it's sure as hell fun.

No, I see this suggestion all the time in every shooter I follow ever.

[Atuday]

One word, jetpack.

[VioletZero]

One word, jetpack.

Can't put a jetpack on an infiltrator, can you?

[cellinaire]

About time we form a monkey squad specialized in the art of sniping =)

[Lonehunter]

I'm starting to think Infiltrators have some kind of grappling hook or something.

Based on we've seen a couple shots of Infils in trees. Seeing as they have no jump jet, and bailing might not be a good tactic anymore since it requires training, plus resources just to spawn the vehicle.

Higby also mentioned in the recent interview something about getting Snipers out of trees.

[BloodySoul]

I'm starting to think Infiltrators have some kind of grappling hook or something.

Based on we've seen a couple shots of Infils in trees. Seeing as they have no jump jet, and bailing might not be a good tactic anymore since it requires training, plus resources just to spawn the vehicle.

Higby also mentioned in the recent interview something about getting Snipers out of trees.

That's more towards the way I am going and you've hit a critical point with the resources. I hope Higby doesn't make tree's just things to dodge with vehicles, it would be fun to have a little sniper fort in a tree.

@ Above comments: But again, this wouldn't be for Infils. it would be for snipers that have engineering certs. That would be my idea towards it. This isn't Global Agenda, Infils. shouldn't have snipers in this game. Wouldn't make much sense for the game type.

Idea with vulnerable climbing- I think taht would be good, like after the thing is made it would have a ladder to climb into. And I am not sure if I said it in this thread, but I am hoping that ALL FOLIAGE will be mandatory to see. It wouldn't serve a purpose to have great texture quality for something no one is using.:groovy:

[Vancha]

@ Above comments: But again, this wouldn't be for Infils. it would be for snipers that have engineering certs. That would be my idea towards it. This isn't Global Agenda, Infils. shouldn't have snipers in this game. Wouldn't make much sense for the game type.

Are you aware that infiltrators are the sniper class at this point in time?

[BloodySoul]

Are you aware that infiltrators are the sniper class at this point in time?

you just want to crush all my hopes and dreams don't you?

[Tasorin]

When you look at the terrain shots that we have been provided it becomes very evident that the Z-Axis for PS2 is going to be far more utilized then it currently is in PS1. The screen shots of Iradan show a lot of cliffs and trees. How exactly you access these tactical advantage areas from what we have seen would be hot drops and/or jump packs and then spawning in on your squad leader who is now perched.

What that really means for the ground game and tactical Z-Axis access is still up in the air because we have not had a lift of the NDA from Devs and F&F Alpha testing to know what it all really means.

[Vancha]

you just want to crush all my hopes and dreams don't you?

Most of them, yes.

[Hydra]

They better release beta soon, these questions are getting more ridiculous. :huh:

[Knocky]

you just want to crush all my hopes and dreams don't you?

You must be new here....most dreams are snuffed out after 10 days.

[Hamma]

oh shush :lol:

[Brusi]

They better release beta soon, these questions are getting more ridiculous. :huh:

fully lol, tree forts, lol

[BloodySoul]

fully lol, tree forts, lol

aey!, Don't be hate'n on my fort of awesomeness. Fresh brownies and everything!

[Traak]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37805&highlight=climb+trees

I know this was impossible in PS1.

In PS2, will we be able to climb stuff:

-Latch onto vehicles as they pass by

-Climb trees for good positioning

-Climb cliffs, rocks, whatever.

-Have to clamber up onto a tank to get in the hatch? That would take the place of an animation.

-Slide down things, such as hills, which we can do now.

-Jump down on a passing vehicle and hold on. What do you do when you are in a tank with someone on the roof? He could shoot down on you with his AV, and blow himself up in the process, but weaken the tank. Using any AV while standing on top of anything that you are aiming at would have to kill you with the splash.

I don't know how hard this all would be to code.

[Garem]

This is another one of those ideas that totally crept up on me as a really badass idea. Useful? Only in super rare situations! But being able to climb would be awesome, especially for Light Assault and Recon/Sniper folks... or maybe just the latter, since Light Assault already gets short flight jet packs.

Very interesting! I would be very impressed if this could be done, even if it's not a game maker/breaker.

[cellinaire]

...Now I want T-ray and Higby to see this thread =)

So many exciting ideas...yummi

[DayOne]

Why do I now have badass images of a guy leaping onto a vanguard, placing a ton of boomers on the room and ditching it to watch it go BOOM!