News: New MAX and Female Screenshots [Archive]

Lonehunter

2012-05-25, 01:13 PM

Amazing, I love how each empire has a different silhouette, camo be damned a trained eye could still recognize it.

Edit: I still think the VS shoulders could be toned down a bit somehow, but still like them

Bags

2012-05-25, 01:25 PM

Glad to see female characters didn't get scraped.

Kipper

2012-05-25, 01:31 PM

The evil purple crab race must be destroyed!

FIREk

2012-05-25, 01:31 PM

Absolutely badass. At least until you slap a Hello Kitty texture on it... :P

I think the NC MAX could use the whole "cage" around the helmet, which we've seen in the concept art.

The TR MAX looks just plain MENACING with those goggles!

And I love it how the ladies are reasonably proportioned, rather than having huge honka-honkas that the common male gamers are accustomed to. Good thing that SOE hasn't caved to that level, unless they plan to add double-Ds as a customization for monies... ;O

noxious

2012-05-25, 01:44 PM

That TR MAX looks fantastic. The Vanu MAX looks good too.

My knee-jerk response when looking at the screenshot of the female model was that it's not at a very flattering screenshot, but then I realized that's only because I've been conditioned by the overt sex appeal that nearly all video games use when designing female characters. It's refreshing to see a model that looks functional; wearing a uniform that looks like it was designed to actually perform the role we're supposed to believe that she performs.

Edit* Oh hey, there were more new shots outside of the post. I really like to look of the NC MAX. It might even be better than the TR MAX. I think the Vanu MAX is a distant third. It's nice that they're trying to differentiate the armors, but the VS MAX is just so thin that it doesn't look menacing at all. It looks like a scrawny 14 year old boy.

SkRiGeR

2012-05-25, 01:55 PM

There are pics of the NC floating around and they look way cool too.

One really cool feature is the ability to change up both arms with any weapon as it seems. Making it much easier to multi role in the Max suit. Still waiting for Public Alpha testing *Cough* pick me *cough*

Gonefshn

2012-05-25, 02:26 PM

My knee-jerk response when looking at the screenshot of the female model was that it's not at a very flattering screenshot, but then I realized that's only because I've been conditioned by the overt sex appeal that nearly all video games use when designing female characters. It's refreshing to see a model that looks functional; wearing a uniform that looks like it was designed to actually perform the role we're supposed to believe that she performs.

Your wrong, they need more boobs.

ITOS

2012-05-25, 03:32 PM

The TR MAX looks mean.

The VS MAX looks sleek.

The NC MAX looks like it's going to pick up your tank, use it as a sledgehammer for a bit before crushing it like a beer can.

Zekeen

2012-05-25, 03:38 PM

I actually see a VERY big problem with the NC MAX. While I love it like no other, the helmet section looks so vulnerable.

I understand that NC are supposed to be scavengers and such, but the head area looks so weak. You've got an exposed neck (though you can only see it very slightly, and the white cover looks and feels like cloth), and I REALLY wanted to see the rollover bars in the original design.

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/uuec3rydkg/tm_nc_max.jpg

If they could just add some sort of black neck sleeve to make it seem less exposed, add in those awesome bars, and we'll have one HELL of an even MORE awesome NC MAX. You'd have to raise up the chest guard to be closer to the neck though, but it would make a cooler end result.

(I mean really, without those bars it looks like a FOOTBALL helmet)

Graywolves

2012-05-25, 05:43 PM

Your wrong, they need more boobs.

:rofl: Not gonna lie, that was my first thought but Noxious is right about the conditioning with the overt sex appeal.

I think it will be nice (and good for the game) to not have females oversexualized. Females might feel more comfortable and less guys might play females...

Talek Krell

2012-05-25, 05:50 PM

It's nice that they're trying to differentiate the armors, but the VS MAX is just so thin that it doesn't look menacing at all. It looks like a scrawny 14 year old boy.You say that now, but how will you feel when it sprints past you, does a 180 and ventilates your armor before you can turn around? :evil:

Your wrong, they need more boobs.
At least 3 times as many.

ZeroOneZero

2012-05-25, 11:35 PM

The Gals are looking great. As for the NC Max...hehe, I like those solar panels on his back. Trying to be energy efficient. NC=Go Green.

Hmr85

2012-05-26, 12:15 AM

The MAX's Look great and so do the Female characters. I'm glad to see they are still in.

ichebu

2012-05-26, 03:23 AM

Absolutely badass. At least until you slap a Hello Kitty texture on it... :P

Is my wife doing it right? (a picture of her airsoft rifle)
http://ontargetairsoft.com/store/images/FemmeFatale.jpg

I think the NC MAX could use the whole "cage" around the helmet, which we've seen in the concept art.

The TR MAX looks just plain MENACING with those goggles!

And I love it how the ladies are reasonably proportioned, rather than having huge honka-honkas that the common male gamers are accustomed to. Good thing that SOE hasn't caved to that level, unless they plan to add double-Ds as a customization for monies... ;O

Couldn't agree more. The MAXes are awesome (at least the one *cough*TR*cough* that matters), and the female models are great. I'm into the "health and fitness" industry, and the female models look more suited to realistic athletic cross-trained women that would be in the military - a look I personally find gorgeous.

Can't wait to get my hands on this game, everything is looking (and sounding) fantastic.

Raka Maru

2012-05-26, 03:36 AM

The evil purple crab race must be destroyed!

A little steam... Some melted butter...

sylphaen

2012-05-26, 09:18 AM

Those hips, those hips... :eek:

Female models are a success imo.
:D

Good point made by Noxious btw.

Shogun

2012-05-26, 09:35 AM

crab people, crab people, crab people!

i like that the crap people get a model of the crab people ;)

you think a purple soldier is cool, you don´t deserve a mean looking max unit!

i hope the nc will get the headcage as customization. just like the tr max can attatch horns and the vs a rubberdildo.

Figment

2012-05-26, 09:50 AM

Amazing, a female video game character that (like in PS1) isn't half to 95% naked! :)

Mechzz

2012-05-26, 10:00 AM

Amazing, a female video game character that (like in PS1) isn't half to 95% naked! :)

We haven't see the comfy-wear we get to spawn in back in the footholds though. Pyjama party!

Jonny

2012-05-26, 10:23 AM

Love the TR and NC designs - amazing detail and design :D I have a few concerns though:

I don't really like the look of the VS max, it has these odd shoulder spikes and calves that look useless and out of proportion. Just my opinion as i can see some people really like it.

Also the NC and TR MAX's look like they are continually crouching...which looks a little odd.

I was thinking more on these lines for posture.
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BB:Unreal_2_mission.png

Though I may be totally wrong as i've not seen them walk or run yet. :)

Shamrock

2012-05-26, 03:33 PM

They all look great, though I agree the posture on the NC Max looks a little hunched over.

Vetto

2012-05-26, 05:52 PM

I do like the new MAX system, Cause let be frank the TR Max was a bit weaker next to the other two, so it nice to know there going to even them out a lot more in PS2.

Eyeklops

2012-05-27, 01:43 AM

Overall everything looks great. Maxes look a little hunched over, and females need to look very slightly more female.

Atheosim

2012-05-27, 01:50 AM

Overall everything looks great. Maxes look a little hunched over, and females need to look very slightly more female.

I'd say that the animations for the MAXs are very much un-final.

Also, what do you mean "more female"? Is one's femininity measured by her breast size?

Vetto

2012-05-27, 02:06 AM

Really hope they give every Max has it own Shotgun Weapon, for some odd reason I all way did better as a NC Anti-Inf Max do to the shotgun.

Zulthus

2012-05-27, 02:09 AM

Females are perfectly fine the way they are, they actually look like soldiers. We want you horndogs focusing on killing people, not staring at breasts :rofl:

Mechzz

2012-05-27, 02:19 AM

Females are perfectly fine the way they are, they actually look like soldiers. We want you horndogs focusing on killing people, not breasts :rofl:

but I never kill breasts, I like them way too much for that.
*love pillows*

Zulthus

2012-05-27, 02:23 AM

but I never kill breasts, I like them way too much for that.
*love pillows*

Wow it's late, I fixed that. :doh:

Malorn

2012-05-29, 04:18 PM

The MAX look good - is that "taking a dump" pose they are all in their normal position?

The females look really scrawny. None of the empires seem to give their women proper food rationing. These are soldiers not cheerleaders.

Atheosim

2012-05-29, 04:50 PM

The females look really scrawny. None of the empires seem to give their women proper food rationing. These are soldiers not cheerleaders.

I think the females look pretty realistic. If you're referring to the size of the forearm, I agree that it looks very slightly underbuilt, but I think the rest is right up to snuff.

capiqu

2012-05-29, 05:02 PM

The TR woman definitely looks malnourished .

noodz

2012-05-29, 05:06 PM

Mean as! MAX units kick-ass.

I thought they weren't going to be in PS2... that's what I read around announcement time, did the community make them change their mind?

Atheosim

2012-05-29, 05:13 PM

The TR woman definitely looks malnourished .

What parts of her specifically look underweight?

Xyntech

2012-05-29, 06:21 PM

Mean as! MAX units kick-ass.

I thought they weren't going to be in PS2... that's what I read around announcement time, did the community make them change their mind?

Nah, they've always been in.

Although, Battlefield and Call of Duty don't have MAXes, so some players may have assumed they wouldn't be included ;)

capiqu

2012-05-29, 06:30 PM

What parts of her specifically look underweight?

Lol, look how skinny her legs are compred to the VS, and NC women. This is not right T-Ray we want our women to be beautiful ,

IMMentat

2012-05-29, 06:37 PM

Remember the MAX suits don't have a regular trooper next to them to show the scale, so the VS one could well be taller and better armoured than it appears.
Just remember the first pic we saw of the lightning next to the 3 empire specific MBT (it looked huge), perspective is everything.

Lol, look how skinny her legs are compred to the VS, and NC women. This is not right T-Ray we want our women to be beautiful ,

The TR model is wearing tapered fatigues and has hips and legs almost directly aligned with the camera (ze goggles, they do nothing).
The NC model has the curve of her bottom making her leg look thicker plus the baggiest trousers of the set (dirty scavengers don't dress well), the VS armour/padding make them more muscular than the other empires (Tech = Might ;)).

capiqu

2012-05-29, 06:42 PM

Remember the MAX suits don't have a regular trooper next to them to show the scale, so the VS one could well be taller and better armoured than it appears.
Just remember the first pic we saw of the lightning next to the 3 empire specific MBT perspective is everything.

You mean compare the 2 sets of baggy combat fatigues with a skin-tight synth-suit?
If anything the Crysis-suit style padding make her look more muscular than the others.

Lol, Your right, but hey perception is everything.

IMMentat

2012-05-29, 06:59 PM

As is editing posts to argue the relevant side of the question :p

Malorn

2012-05-29, 07:37 PM

They obviously look malnourished for American standards because the average American woman has a BMI of 50.

Wal-Mart women are not average American women.

Malorn

2012-05-29, 08:45 PM

You don't live in America, do you? Our women come in all ranges, from morbidly obese to 80 pound anorexic twigs. Most are in the middle. The women models we've seen look like they're about 5'8, 110 lbs.

I expect women soldiers of Planetside to be built more like a triathlete than a cheerleader.

http://www.thetriathletestore.com/images/AquaSphere%20Ironman%20Speedsuit.jpg

Notice the buffer shoulders and upper body and the less pronounced hips and only slightly more slim than the male triathlete.

Not expecting them to look like Latino weather anchors, but I do expect them to look like someone who gets a lot of exercise and lifts heavy equipment quite regularly. Other than a slightly smaller stature and maybe a less rugged face I don't expect them to look all that noticeably different from male soldiers.