Vehicle variety

[windlord]

So I'm waiting like the rest of you and constantly thinking about how awesome this game will be.

Now I remembered reading somewhere that there would be about 11-12 vehicles available per faction and a certain number of faction specific vehicles.

Personally I'm happy enough with what we have. However there seems to be less vehicles than initially intimated.

So what other vehicles (other than boats and space ships), could there possibly be?

[Werefox]

I'd hope that the dune buggy series of vehicles would make a return - the enforcer was a stupid amount of fun.

[Zenben]

It seems the devs have gone with a lesser number of base vehicles than PS1, but it appears you can customize the shit out of them to the point that one fully specialized vehicle may end up being like a completely new vehicle.

[Grimster]

I smell thread derailing. :)

[Atmosfear]

It seems the devs have gone with a lesser number of base vehicles than PS1, but it appears you can customize the shit out of them to the point that one fully specialized vehicle may end up being like a completely new vehicle.

^ this. And I think this is the right way to go. A lot less confusing for people entering the game for the first time... there aren't hundreds of vehicles to learn like pokemon. As far as learning curve, it will be a lot simpler to learn to fly only 3 different planes.

More of something doesn't always make it better.

[Hmr85]

Buggys, which have yet to make it into the game but will see eventually. From my understanding is that we will not see them till after release. I know I want my Enforcer back. There is a role that still needs to be filled and buggys look to do that.

[windlord]

I know its nuts but hand gliders keep popping into my head. No guns or anything so there's your risk and you can't gain altitude.

I realise of course there are jet packs. It's just that the landscape is so gorgeous hand gliders seem ultra cool. Especially at night as they wouldn't have lights.

[Zenben]

I know its nuts but hand gliders keep popping into my head. No guns or anything so there's your risk and you can't gain altitude.

I realise of course there are jet packs. It's just that the landscape is so gorgeous hand gliders seem ultra cool. Especially at night as they wouldn't have lights.

I think they were talking about being able to trick out the light assault jetpack for more horizontal flight instead of vertical, so you could dive off a cliff and glide to a relatively distant base.

[Madlaps]

Buggies!! Marauder is still my favourite vehicle - id also like to see more support vehicles like bridge tank that can clear mines and has maybe a machine gun on top..

[asdar]

I don't want them to add vehicles just to have a large number. The vehicles I think are broken down into good groups based on speed and size and then each is customizable to build what you want. That's the way it should be in my opinion.

A glider type vehicle would be a new style, I like the concept. I played an Xbox version of a game called Shadowrun that had gliders that were very well done in my opinion. It wasn't overpowered, you traded maneuverability for safety because you were a target, and you couldn't zoom here and there.

[Canaris]

I keeled over in laughter at those pics, full of WIN! :D

[Goku]

Just to remind everyone ""Do not post single image/video meme replies, this is not 4chan. (This does not apply to the Lounge). This does apply here as it caused the thread to derail.

[Vanu Techpriest]

I'm outraged that the VS don't have Segways with purple lazers on them.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2gyanns.jpg

[Saifoda]

I'm outraged that the VS don't have Segways with purple lazers on them.

If there is ever a chance to introduce player created content........^this.

[Senyu]

I want my VS Hover Thresher

[Alduron]

We still have a few rolls that could certainly be filled down the line.

- The buggy could make a comeback (and should. :)).
- A medium range Gunship like an Apache (all skill shots, no lock-ons, medium range, low health). The GG nor the Lib are proper gunships.
- A vehicle transport ship. I'd actually like to see it carry something like 2 MBTs or 3 Lightnings.
- The Phantasm should make an appearance. It had some nice uses.
- Modified mobile artillery (Like the Flail, only better suited for PS2).
- I can certainly understand if it's not in, but a recon aircraft would be nice (high altitude with cameras to make ground targets).
-If they add naval combat, all of the naval ship types.
-If they add space combat, all of the space ship types.

[QuantumMechanic]

Some time ago one of the devs tweeted a concept or rendering of a ground vehicle somewhat similar to the sunderer, but smaller and sleeker. They made sound as if it was some type of troop transport. I'm looking but cant find the image.

That vehicle seemed quite popular with everybody here. I wonder why it's not in-game yet??

Regardless, I hope they keep adding new vehicles post-launch. I'm all for customization, but the pure variety of vehicles on the battlefields of PS1 is one of the many things that make it great.

[QuantumMechanic]

This guy (https://twitter.com/#!/NaniteSystems/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FEvtqinoP)

[IgloGlass]

http://thestuffmykidsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/knob_creek_machine_gun_shoot_1_mule-300x256.jpg

This should totally be a mod for the quad! Imagine having no front gun, but demounting the bike gives you a anti-infantry/vehicle/air (hard to decide) turret!
(Would be more powerful than the engineer's turret given that it's harder to aquire and position)

[LtHolmes]

How about this for the buggy:
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/2461/firefightingamatoyafutu.jpg By abbojm02 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/abbojm02) at 2012-06-17[/IMG]

Think this would be an awesome light weight. Maybe 2-3 seats, Rotating miniguns for the TR :) and other weapons for other factions. Oh and minus the FORD on the front haha.

Please dont hate me for this one.. My brother flies this in the army and it fills the roll of a forward scout.:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4640/85051616.jpg By abbojm02 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/abbojm02) at 2012-06-17[/IMG]

This could be 3-5 seats and could be used with advanced radar/scouting equipment and possible have limited weapons. I was thinking of using it for scouting and small based spec teams. Awesome :)

Lastly, what do you guys think of using the galaxy as a support role after the hot drop such as radar and targeting info that could be streamed to infantry visors/HUD or the mini map. something like this guy:
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9861/168297824.jpg By abbojm02 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/abbojm02) at 2012-06-17http://[/IMG]

Just some thoughts, Cheers.

[Soothsayer]

I think they were talking about being able to trick out the light assault jetpack for more horizontal flight instead of vertical, so you could dive off a cliff and glide to a relatively distant base.

Yes, if you check the LA cert tree screen posted by Neurotoxin there is fuel for speculation as to customizing your jetpack for vertical lift or horizontal glide.

[lMABl]

http://thestuffmykidsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/knob_creek_machine_gun_shoot_1_mule-300x256.jpg

This should totally be a mod for the quad! Imagine having no front gun, but demounting the bike gives you a anti-infantry/vehicle/air (hard to decide) turret!
(Would be more powerful than the engineer's turret given that it's harder to aquire and position)
I would love to see something like that, but maybe something more like a buggy with 3 or 4 passenger seats and one one on the trunk for gunning with a choice of weapons to counter everything like you said. Do want!

[I SandRock]

It seems the devs have gone with a lesser number of base vehicles than PS1, but it appears you can customize the shit out of them to the point that one fully specialized vehicle may end up being like a completely new vehicle.

I preferred the old way. It had more variety in looks and felt different. A Skyguard was a 2 man vehicle for instance and handled different than the Lightning. Now it's just one look, one feel, just does different stuff..

I loved the assault buggies. Trasher was total awesum. Hunting down BFRs with that baby made my day. Felt great using those with a mate. I feel, as i mentioned before, there is a shift away from multiplayer vehicle design towards more singleplayer orientated vehicles where a second gunner is just for lulz.

[Ruffdog]

This! Everyone's forgotten about this: Like a partial capacity, speedier Sunderer from Nanite Systems

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20120409_4f83072b82973.jpg

[Duddy]

I preferred the old way. It had more variety in looks and felt different. A Skyguard was a 2 man vehicle for instance and handled different than the Lightning. Now it's just one look, one feel, just does different stuff.

As for every thread on this subject, I am sad that the Skyguard isn't in. Whilst I understand that the Lightning is being touted as the replacement, but honestly I just don;t see it panning out well.

I'm sure we'll see the buggies, and down the line I'd hope to see more vehicles added too.

That said, only add things that either add something new or provide a considerably different way of doing something that already exists.

[LtHolmes]

Here is the buggy in action. It is called the Ford Amatoya and is a concept car designed for quick response fire fighting reconnaissance and scouting. It sits two people almost like an Apache helicopter would.. think driver and gunner sitting behind or something like that. So replace those guns with something more lethal :)

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http://www.tuvie.com/wp-content/uploads/amatoya-modern-fire-fighting5.jpg

[Landtank]

Here is the buggy in action. It is called the Ford Amatoya and is a concept car designed for quick response fire fighting reconnaissance and scouting. It sits two people almost like an Apache helicopter would.. think driver and gunner sitting behind or something like that. So replace those guns with something more lethal :)

http://www.tuvie.com/wp-content/uploads/amatoya-modern-fire-fighting5.jpg

These look like so much fun..

must.. buy..

The Electronic Warfare Galaxy is a must imo, it's an obvious addition so I'm sure its already in the game, hopefully to the extent that is described by LtHolmes.

[lMABl]

This! Everyone's forgotten about this: Like a partial capacity, speedier Sunderer from Nanite Systems

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20120409_4f83072b82973.jpg
That does look sweet, but I'm thinking that's just an early concept of the Sunderer itself. But who knows.

[Trafalgar]

I know its nuts but hand gliders keep popping into my head. No guns or anything so there's your risk and you can't gain altitude.

I realise of course there are jet packs. It's just that the landscape is so gorgeous hand gliders seem ultra cool. Especially at night as they wouldn't have lights.

I can see it now: "Oh look, it's windlord Batmanning it up again, trying to fly from that mountain to our base. Are any of you guys infils? Someone take him out before he gets here."

[Methonius]

I'm outraged that the VS don't have Segways with purple lazers on them.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2gyanns.jpg

hahaha I laughed so hard at this.

[Methonius]

This! Everyone's forgotten about this: Like a partial capacity, speedier Sunderer from Nanite Systems

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20120409_4f83072b82973.jpg

Could this be the AMS's return? hmmm.... Or even the nanite transport.

[drennam]

I'm outraged that the VS don't have Segways with purple lazers on them.

http://i46.tinypic.com/2gyanns.jpg

omg! yes lmao

[Novacane]

Could this be the AMS's return? hmmm.... Or even the nanite transport.

Slap some turrets on that and it could be the new Deliver of death! I'ma miss the Deliverer.

[Otleaz]

Would love a water continent with plenty of bridges and boats. I fucking love bridges and boats.

[Furber]

As much as I'll love to see buggies eventually return (confirmed for post launch via Higby's AMA), I'll be the happiest when I see the Phantasm make it back. My outfit operated almost entirely off Phantasms.

[ParisTeta]

The Lighttank is Nanite Only right now, there are potential 3 more faction vehicles.

Also the Quad, Nanite only right now.

Smaller and cheaper transport will be necessary i think, another good way for faction specific.

There are alot of option to put in more vehicles, the only sad thing is, right now, you can`t hack enemy vehicles and use them.