TR and NC too alike?

[General M]

In terms of the art styles anyway. Having followed this game for ages and watched/seen nearly every bit of info and screenies released by SOE ( remember when 1 screen shot was a massive deal? :lol:), I still can't tell the difference between the mosquito and the reaver if I see one in the sky on the stream. This is the case for other items but not to the extent of the two planes.

Just a small complaint but, time permitting, I would like to see a more distinctly different art style between NC and TR (not an artist so don't ask me what I'd do). VS obviously has the most striking difference, for obvious reasons, and I think I'm going to defect to them from the TR, if only so I can recognise friend or foe in the sky:(

Sorry to bring up a complaint, most of it is fantastic :groovy:

[p0intman]

the mosquito looks like a mosquito now and the reaver looks kind of like the old mossie

This is the new reaver:
http://www11.onrpg.com/gamepics/articles/Planetside-next/planetside-reaver.JPG

This is the mossie:
http://www.planetside-universe.com/images/screenshots/mosq_excl_fptn.jpg

Take note that the cockpits are notably different. one is more of a dome with curved lines and the other is rigid and harsh. Visual ID to those new to planetside may be a little difficult (if you're new), but when you see them a lot, you'll find it much easier

[The Kush]

Did you ever play PS1? They are completely different.

[Razicator]

I could have SWORN this same exact topic, with the same exact title, was up a few weeks ago. Let me see if I can find it.

[Dreamcast]

Yeah...I don't like that TR and NC share the grey color....Kind of makes them look similar.


TR needs to blacker and NC needs to be bluer IMO

[Warborn]

In the recent footage they've made all of the TR/NC guys solidly their faction colours. They aren't both grey anymore.

Of course, you can't really tell because everyone has a fucking animal print or shitty camouflage skin applied that makes them and their vehicles look like ugly messes, but at least in some of TBs videos you can appreciate the updated default empire skins and their solid red/black or blue/yellow theme.

[2coolforu]

In the recent footage they've made all of the TR/NC guys solidly their faction colours. They aren't both grey anymore.

Of course, you can't really tell because everyone has a fucking animal print or shitty camouflage skin applied that makes them and their vehicles look like ugly messes, but at least in some of TBs videos you can appreciate the updated default empire skins and their solid red/black or blue/yellow theme.

That leopard print skin looks like ass

[Xyntech]

I always have liked playing the VS for the fact that it's that much easier to identify enemies :D

But they do look different enough once you learn to spot the differences. I think it will be fine.

Don't let that stop you from joining the best faction though. We've got hover tanks and aircraft that can turn on a dime. And pew pew pew guns.

[p0intman]

the camo skins actually work.. the animal prints though.. fuck that shit.

[kaffis]

Once you slap camo on both, the MAXes are the only ones that are visually distinct enough by sillhoutte alone, IMO.

It's fine if things are restricted to faction colors, and I don't mind the faction color-themed camo, but the actual camo could end up being problematic at range. I've been saying this for months, now, though, and I doubt anything'll change on that front since the customization as the monetization vector is so core to the game model.

[Bags]

Thankfully I can't imagine many players running anything but faction colors or camo on live.

[The Janitor]

Ugh, trust me, when all you can hear is the sound of chainguns for miles around, you'll know you're fighting TR. -.-

[captainkapautz]

So TR and NC look alike?

Visual demonstration:

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/4470/trvsnc.png

Yeah, I can see where one could easily mistake one for the other.

Namely when you are legally blind.

[Xaine]

Thankfully I can't imagine many players running anything but faction colors or camo on live.

Would you like to make a small wager on that? :P

[p0intman]

Would you like to make a small wager on that? :P

I'll be calling primary fire on anyone running an animal pattern...

[Zekeen]

NC and TR have always been similar but different.

NC are supposed to have a bit of a resemblance to TR. NC is the middle faction

TR - Conventional Weapons

NC - Experimental Human Technology

Vanu - Alien technology

NC is both conventional and unconventional. They have energy based guns firing conventional bullets. The only reason NC seem so much like TR is because the Vanu are SO far out there in terms of gameplay and style. They are the odd ball of the game, which makes them very unique to play and fight against. They solve problems in different ways than TR and NC.

So, NC should look some like TR, but they will always look completely different.

Tr is more of perfectly meshed together outfits and armor (look at the MAX). NC is all about having extra steel plates bolted on in key areas. Very very different art styles.

[Envenom]

I have to LOL at this post. They are nothing alike.... TR: rounded edges, bevels NS: boxy, clunky

[Zekeen]

I have to LOL at this post. They are nothing alike.... TR: rounded edges, bevels NS: boxy, clunky

Yeah, not to mention TR is a sleek red and grey color scheme where they blend together in a way you can't remember which color you say, giving it an almost camoflagued look with military style and imposing fear colors.

Meanwhile, us NC are bright ass blue and yellow. Our colors scream out "I'm here, shoot me! Don't worry, I wear more armor than you anyways!!!"

I love how the colors actually fit the style and ideology of the empires.

[HEISTT]

So TR and NC look alike?

Visual demonstration:

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/4470/trvsnc.png

Yeah, I can see where one could easily mistake one for the other.

Namely when you are legally blind.

Hehehe, that got me a good laugh. +1 for effort sir! :lol:

[Zekeen]

So TR and NC look alike?

Visual demonstration:

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/4470/trvsnc.png

Yeah, I can see where one could easily mistake one for the other.

Namely when you are legally blind.

WAIT!!!! They... THEY LOOK JUST ALIKE!!!! Who do I shoot?! WHO DO I SHOOT?!?!?!?!?!

[cBselfmonkey]

WAIT!!!! They... THEY LOOK JUST ALIKE!!!! Who do I shoot?! WHO DO I SHOOT?!?!?!?!?!

SHOOT THE GREY! THEY'RE SNEAKING UP BEHIND THEM!

NANITE SYSTEMS YOU BASTARDS!

[Xyntech]

I'll be calling primary fire on anyone running an animal pattern...

I actually hope that a decent (but not majority) amount of players use some of the more outlandish cosmetics for precisely this reason. Fun to shoot at the bastards.

[Eyeklops]

I see what the OP is talking about. Maybe one of them should drop the horizontal elevators and use a sharkfin at the tail. Then all three aircraft would have totally distinctive profiles.

[Eyeklops]

So, NC should look some like TR, but they will always look completely different.
LOLWUT? That makes no sense.

[Zekeen]

LOLWUT? That makes no sense.

NC are just civilians and corporations from the Terran Republic. They both use a lot of conventional weapons and such. There is a likeness, but there is more of a distinct difference is what I'm saying.