PS1 CR5 backpack as a vet reward?

[Braveliltoaster]

thoughts?

I think it would be a good idea, I worked hard to get my CR5 over the many years of playing PS.

[The Kush]

I think there should be different cosmetic rewards for how many years you played or since you activated your account. I played since 2004 and the highest merit I got was 5 years. So 5 years should be a backpack and all the other accessories, and as you go down 4, 3, 2, 1 the rewards are less and less.

[LazyBonez]

I think there should be different cosmetic rewards for how many years you played or since you activated your account. I played since 2004 and the highest merit I got was 5 years. So 5 years should be a backpack and all the other accessories, and as you go down 4, 3, 2, 1 the rewards are less and less.

agree

[Ragefighter]

but your not a vet for PS2...

PS2 should have it's own rewards for long time users.

However,
I wouldn't mind a reward for if you had a character in PS1 when you start ps2 but I don't think if you had 5 years in ps1 you should start out at 5 years time in ps2. they are two different games.

[The Kush]

but your not a vet for PS2...

PS2 should have it's own rewards for long time users.

However,
I wouldn't mind a reward for if you had a character in PS1 when you start ps2 but I don't think if you had 5 years in ps1 you should start out at 5 years time in ps2. they are two different games.

No one suggested that. It would be a cosmetic award that has nothing to do with gameplay. If I didn't pay that subscription every month for so many years there wouldn't be a PS2.

It's not starting out with your character leveled like you are saying.


FYI the backpack isn't available in game as far as we know, hence the reason I agreed with the op as having it be a cosmetic option for vets. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT GAMEPLAY.

[Littleman]

I think... a simple, single cosmetic item for ALL players that had played PS1 is probably enough, with July 1st as the cut-off date, or maybe requiring at least one year of service.

There's no need to rank the darn thing: too much work for too few people, and fewer qualifying players there will be for every consecutive year. I'd rather SOE develop for PS2's success, not to stroke the ego's of Planetside 1 players, much less based on how long they've been subbed.

[Vanir]

The backpacks would be nice, but woulden't it be easy to get mistaken as an engineer in PS2? Since engineers in PS2 have backpacks?

On a side note, I still want to have the old PS1 armour being made available to PS1 vets in PS2. :D

[TAA]

I am not a PS1 veteran, but have received veteran rewards for other games. Ideally a veteran reward should be a unique cosmetic reward that allows the veterans to show off their veteran status in-game to other players. It lets everyone know who the veterans are, and encourages players to come back in future versions of the game so that they can be veterans themselves and stand out as well.

[Xaine]

I don't think playing for less time should give you less stuff... but it should be different.

Thats makes it stand out even more.

If you had an account from 2003 you get to use a BFR Hhohohohohohohoh.

I'm joking.

(I'm not).

[The Kush]

I think... a simple, single cosmetic item for ALL players that had played PS1 is probably enough, with July 1st as the cut-off date, or maybe requiring at least one year of service.

There's no need to rank the darn thing: too much work for too few people, and fewer qualifying players there will be for every consecutive year. I'd rather SOE develop for PS2's success, not to stroke the ego's of Planetside 1 players, much less based on how long they've been subbed.

It's as simple as checking what merit you have unlocked. It's a cosmetic item it wouldn't take that long. It's not stroking anyone's ego, it's saying thank you for helping us out all these years, through thick and thin.

I am not a PS1 veteran, but have received veteran rewards for other games. Ideally a veteran reward should be a unique cosmetic reward that allows the veterans to show off their veteran status in-game to other players. It lets everyone know who the veterans are, and encourages players to come back in future versions of the game so that they can be veterans themselves and stand out as well.

Exactly

[Baneblade]

At the very least Vets should have their main's name reserved on all PS2 servers.

I wouldn't mind giving PS1 vets the beret. Maybe put an insignia on it for the annual merit you earned (I should have my 9th year, but they stopped at 6th).

[Frogstomp]

I like the backpack idea. Maybe with a space on it that can hold 10 characters for your PS2 character name.

[Littleman]

Some here (like you, Kush) were asking for more than a mere costmetic item, they were asking for a cosmetic item(s) specific to the years they served.

The most us vets will get is some kind of visible badge with something indicating a number on it, like colored bars or the PS1 emblem with a set number of spikes. Packs are out of the question: classes have packs.

Old school rifles might work, might look a little weird with attachments... but they couldn't represent years without messing up the novelty value, and I know people would rather have authentic looking PS1 weaponry. If in HD.

EDIT: A beret or hat with some sort of marker indicating years served would work really well, actually.

Veteran status symbols I'd expect to be a one-size-fits-all deal, with at most a minor and simple detail to represent the years one served on the frontlines of Old Auraxis.

As I said: it's best if they spend time and manpower on PS2's success. Most of what they'll create should be available to the public at large either in game or through the shop. A veteran cosmetic item is an exclusive to a very minor portion of the community, and I highly doubt they'll work on multiple items, one representing each year.

[The Kush]

At the very least Vets should have their main's name reserved on all PS2 servers.

I wouldn't mind giving PS1 vets the beret. Maybe put an insignia on it for the annual merit you earned (I should have my 9th year, but they stopped at 6th).

Hmm I thought it stopped at 5..

But name reservation is not needed.

A cosmetic reward is much better.

[DarkChiron]

It'd be neat if they did this for the vets. They already know if you are a vet and are looking at it (beta access based on vet status). Maybe a medal to pin to your armor or something of the like. I don't qualify for vet status as I lost my old account, but I'd like to see the guys from the old game get something special.

[Braveliltoaster]

I don't think playing for less time should give you less stuff... but it should be different.

Thats makes it stand out even more.

If you had an account from 2003 you get to use a BFR Hhohohohohohohoh.

I'm joking.

(I'm not).

i lol'd

[raidyr]

I voted yes but honestly I'd take really any kind of cosmetic bonus for Planetside 1 vets.

[Sifer2]

I thought they already hinted at classic armor sets being the reward? Or at least that was the most popular request. We know there are armor variants since we have seen two versions of the NC MAX. So that's probably what's it going to be. Though that would be pretty impressive if its an exclusive variant for every class.

Anyway I would disagree with CR5 backpacks just because if there are any rank indicating cosmetics they should be reserved for actual officers in PS2 to you know..indicate their rank.

[Oranos]

Medic, Engineers and to a lesser extent, Light Assault, already have backpacks. Infiltrators and MAXs would look silly.

It would have to be Heavy Assault only, which a lot of people won't even play. TRay has already hinted at giving vets classic PS1 outfits, that should be enough surely?

[kaffis]

I'd like an alternate texture for either the helmet (though, given the helmet differences by class, if this were the avenue taken, I'd want an alternate texture per class) or one forearm that utilized the highlight color the way the old CR markings did.

I'm not keen on the beret, since helmet shape and markings are a big part of the class differentiation, visually. That's why my favorite is the colored bracer & glove.

[Bags]

I love the backpacks! Yes please!

[Zulthus]

Sounds great, but if I had to pick between that and a name reservation, I'd go for the latter.

[cBselfmonkey]

I support the backpackification of vets

Provided theres a way for anyone to get backpacks, perhaps not exactly the same ones, later on.

[Hmr85]

Backpack or Name reservation would good for me.

[Xyntech]

I never bothered to get beyond CR3 on any of my characters, but I'll take a free backpack :p

[Brusi]

A cosmetic item for vehicles has been mentioned numerous times, those novelty "truck-nuts" that you sometimes see dangling under the rear bumper of red-neck pick-ups.

How about giving veterans a version of this for their infantry character (same size).
Increased teabaggin power...

[SKYeXile]

No to TR backpack, its OP.

[Xyntech]

A cosmetic item for vehicles has been mentioned numerous times, those novelty "truck-nuts" that you sometimes see dangling under the rear bumper of red-neck pick-ups.

How about giving veterans a version of this for their infantry character (same size).
Increased teabaggin power...

Planetside 2: Featuring revolutionary new features never before seen in an FPS, such as teabagging while getting a road kill.

Game of the year, all years.

[Conq]

Veterans don't deserve shit. They are getting to play a PlanetSide sequel, that should be reward enough.

[Xyntech]

Veterans don't deserve shit. They are getting to play a PlanetSide sequel, that should be reward enough.

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[Taru]

I would love to carry my backpack over to PS2; but I agree there should be at least some sort of cosmetic item that every vet of Planetside gets ... And there probably will be.

[SKYeXile]

better add some text in there Xyn of the forum overlords will destroy you for posting a picture without text.

[The Kush]

Veterans don't deserve shit. They are getting to play a PlanetSide sequel, that should be reward enough.

:rofl:

[Roidster]

9 year vets,should get the uber item,so it stands out more from the other vets

[cBselfmonkey]

No. We should not start of PS2 with any airs of past glories.

Everyone starts PS2 as virgin greenies. Best way to launch the game.

Well I don't think anyone is suggesting an Exp boost or anything like that. And veterans are already going to have the advantage just by their experience with PS1. And thats not even counting the many PS1 outfits that will transfer over and begin their plots for world domination while all the real noobies are still deciding between zebra or giraffe camos for their guns.

In all backpacks would just show everyone else that yes, this person knows what they're doing. Flock around them/run the hell away.

[FluffyMilk]

BraveLilToaster do you play League of Legends?

If so do you remember AbominableToast (thas me)

[Pyreal]

I played in '06 and find that Veteran rewards don't really do anything for me, I just want to play the new game.

It is as simple as: I payed to play their game.

We had a deal and I'm not 'owed' anything, I'm not 'entitled' to anything, I don't 'deserve' anything.

Stop wasting the Devs time with MeMe handgrabs and let them focus on the new game.

[Ratstomper]

This thread makes me sad to think I didn't have my own account when I got all my stuff on Planetside 1. :(


If you got the balls to wear that, you're going to get killed.

You mean...

[cBselfmonkey]

Haha. I dont know man, Im following the motherfucker in the zebra camo.

If you got the balls to wear that, you a boss!

We shall all wear the zebra camo. And then we shall drive the enemy cross-eyed when we charge at them across the field of battle!

Brilliant!

[RNFB]

I would just like a simple name reservation and "#year Veteran" tag on my profile page / kill cam

[Electrofreak]

I just wish I could have have my PSUMA ribbon brought over somehow. I flew to Orlando to ride on rollercoasters and have chats with PS1 devs... that's a badge I wear with pride! :)

[bigcracker]

I really think a lot of people on this forum has a Epeen problem. You know what you get for being a vet? Priority beta status for PS2. Stop asking to the devs to baby you guys so what your played PS1 that doesnt mean you get to have free items created just for you.

[Vreki]

We had a deal and I'm not 'owed' anything, I'm not 'entitled' to anything, I don't 'deserve' anything.

Stop wasting the Devs time with MeMe handgrabs and let them focus on the new game.

The whole game is about selling "MeMe handgrabs", so I dont think the devs will be overly burdened by making one set more.

And while we are not owed anything, some companies like to say "Thank you for being a loyal customer".

As for the backback, I dont like the idea. They were ugly in the first place, and hints of a rank you dont have.
I would much rather have a skin that makes your armour look like it has been through a decade of warfare.

[Electrofreak]

I really think a lot of people on this forum has a Epeen problem. You know what you get for being a vet? Priority beta status for PS2. Stop asking to the devs to baby you guys so what your played PS1 that doesnt mean you get to have free items created just for you.

There wouldn't be any PS2 without the dedication of the PS1 community. Their (our!) continued passion for the game even years after it's prime is what convinced SOE to produce PS2.

I don't think it hurts anyone for SOE to show their appreciation for that with something in-game that shows off the player's dedication to the franchise.

And, frankly, you sound bitter. Afraid someone's epeen might be longer than yours? :rolleyes:

[Conq]

Actually, a freebie aesthetic item wouldn't be so bad but reserving PS1 guild/character names would definitely cross the line.

Pat yourselves all you want for encouraging a PlanetSide sequel but you'll have next to nothing to do with it's success, that will be in the hands of new players who pay the bills. SOE should know better than offend and discourage them by pandering to a minority of shaky-handed old has-beens :D

[Bags]

That feel when non PS1 vets be jelly of our status.

[EightEightEight]

I loved my backpack either allow vets to have it as reward or perhaps a purchase only option for vets or just a purchase option any way

[EVILPIG]

CR5 backpack doesn't make any sense, considering many never reached CR5.

[EightEightEight]

CR5 backpack doesn't make any sense, considering many never reached CR5.

Ok then a Vet reward for CR5 Vets I made it that far hell most of my outfit was CR5

[Spoof]

Whatever the reward, if it's tiered then it should be linked to account duration, not character age or rank bollocks.

Maybe we just get a unique emote: a thousand yard stare accompanied by a croaky voice "I was there, man. The horror. The horror..."

[Canaris]

I'd just like a free PS1 original faction armour - updated to PS2 graphic greatness of course :)

[Zolan]

As a vet, I say no.

Medics and Engineers already have backpacks. I don't want to wear two backpacks.

Add shoulder pin badges for that nonsense.

[Logri]

I voted "no" because I didn't like those backpacks in PS1 to begin with.
All I want are my character names exclusive for me or in case they do want to give some cosmetic reward, someting subtle like a badge of honor or so to display on my shoulder piece, or chest or whatever.

[RageMasterUK]

I would much rather have a skin that makes your armour look like it has been through a decade of warfare.

This ^ for me would be perfect. Old-skool PS1 armor for vets also sounds like a schweet deal for the vets. If they get either of this I will be happy. If they get nothing, Im not going to whine too much :D even though Im 9 years TOS.

-RageMasterUK

[ringring]

I think SoE should just give vats a 'starter pack' of auraxium (with name reservation) to spend on certs.

It will allow the game to start off with a bang ... Galaxies certed from the off->more tactical teamplay right out of the gate.

It would be a good start for the game.

[RageMasterUK]

Everyone can pull any vehicle from the off. Thats how I understood it anyhow...

[Bags]

NC Armor already looks years old

[Dreamcast]

I dont wanna have a huge back..I will be easier to hit.


I say give vets Planetside 1 skins that other could buy as well.

[Bags]

Why would a backpack make you easier to hit?

[DodgeIt]

I like the idea of getting something unique for being a PS1 Vet.

But it wont bother me if they don't give us anything.
It hadn't really crossed my mind until I saw this thread.

[SztEltviz]

...I would much rather have a skin that makes your armour look like it has been through a decade of warfare.

That's nice idea.

...Maybe we just get a unique emote: a thousand yard stare accompanied by a croaky voice "I was there, man. The horror. The horror..."
with Marlon Brando :)

I'm a "half-vet" as i started with trials at the game start. i have an old character that started as trial then i played with him as reserve. He has the 5 years merit, but older than. I didn't have the money to buy a decent comp. so i didn't buy the game. But now i'm ready to pay for my sins :) I badly need my old vanu rexo armor.
What do you think? Real subscription vets gets item free, reserves get the right to buy it from shop?

[Snipefrag]

I think the command backpack should make a return in PS2 based on your cert level in the command tree. Same with the arms pads, It was a nice touch. It easily let you identify what command rank someone was visually. As someone with 2 TR CR5's i will feel naked without it at first, but this is a new game.

Maybe there could be a slightly different texture if you manage to get the highest cert rank for commanding in PS2 and CR5 from the original game, would be a nice nod to those people who were here from the start. Failing that, some sort of merit or something.

[EVILoHOMER]

Yeh but then what about people like me who played for a couple years but never gained CR because they didn't want to lead squads? I was quite happy playing solo most the time and just tagging along.

[Xyntech]

Yeh but then what about people like me who played for a couple years but never gained CR because they didn't want to lead squads? I was quite happy playing solo most the time and just tagging along.

Just think of it as an honorary promotion for your years of service ;)

[Azovyr]

I am a planetside vet and I voted no. I have a couple of reasons, first this creates a sort of elitist divide among players. I'd like to believe that the community simply doesn't care if you have a backpack and non veterans will not be looked down upon but they will be as we've seen in countless other games.

Second GW2 is doing something similar and as such as a person who did not like and barely played the first game I feel left out by all the cool rewards veterans of GW1 are getting. The last thing you want to do as a sequel is make players feel excluded for not playing titles in the series. It's not good business especially if your target audience is going to be way larger than the previous game.

[JesNC]

No backpack, but PS1-esque shoulderpins or a beret with the PS1 emblem would be cool :D

[Ironside]

Backpack and beret isnt a bad idea but i'd prefer the original armour as a vet

[JxP]

A veteran ribbon would be nice or access to the classic uniforms. It is a new game though so I don't think it should be anything too fancy because technically we will all be new players.

Granted I wasn't in the trenches nearly as much as some people here. I am a 2003 vet by account age mostly :)

[kertvon]

I like it.

[Xyntech]

A veteran ribbon would be nice or access to the classic uniforms. It is a new game though so I don't think it should be anything too fancy because technically we will all be new players.

Granted I wasn't in the trenches nearly as much as some people here. I am a 2003 vet by account age mostly :)

I'm largely in the same boat, and I'd mostly like the same things. Giving vets a free classic armor cosmetic of their choice would be an ideal solution, because it would still be a nice gesture while not being anything exclusive. New players could still purchase it in the cash shop.

[Taru]

It shouldn't be tiered. If you played Planetside, you get a cosmetic item that is the same as every other veteran (not counting empire variants).

[Baneblade]

It shouldn't be tiered. If you played Planetside, you get a cosmetic item that is the same as every other veteran (not counting empire variants).

Just for fun... why shouldn't it also demarcate time served?

[Eyeklops]

Just gimme a damn special dogtag with my number of PS1 years of service on it for the people who knife me and when I kill somebody they see a cool PS1 vet icon on the death screen. I have no need for something like a backpack.

[bigcracker]

There wouldn't be any PS2 without the dedication of the PS1 community. Their (our!) continued passion for the game even years after it's prime is what convinced SOE to produce PS2.

I don't think it hurts anyone for SOE to show their appreciation for that with something in-game that shows off the player's dedication to the franchise.

And, frankly, you sound bitter. Afraid someone's epeen might be longer than yours? :rolleyes:

Nope cause if you get something for the vets so do I, I finally let my sub run out this year cause of planetside 2, but begging for items like this thread is a problem. SOE has shown more appreciation then any other video game community out there. They already giving you beta access do you really need more?

[Xyntech]

The devs have previously asked us for input on what sort of things the vets would like to have for being PS1 vets in PS2. That doesn't mean that we will get any of it, but there is nothing wrong with mentioning things that we think would be cool.

Demanding it, or thinking that we're entitled to anything other than getting to play PS2 is ridiculous and selfish, but there is nothing wrong with wanting something, or asking for it nicely knowing you may or may not get it.

[Littleman]

Just for fun... why shouldn't it also demarcate time served?

If it did, it wouldn't be a very noticeable indicator.

Plus in the grand scheme of things, it is rather pointless. What's more worth noticing to the non-vets: the fact that you played PS1, or how long you played PS1?

I'd even wager most vets don't really care how many years the other vets served. Major updates stopped fairly early in the games life, you didn't need to play for 8 years to learn everything there is to know.

[Nash]

I don't agree with OP.
Planetside2 is a new game, a new start for everyone.
PS1 vets already get priority access to the beta... that's all you really need.

[Papscal]

I dont like this kind of garbage. Why do so many feel the need to strike a pose via bling? Quit posing Madonna its a war, wear a cup.

[The Kush]

Everyone who said no is apparently jealous. And don't pretend your a PS vet and don't want a cosmetic reward, we all know you are fake. If you played PS and payed the $15 a month charge for many years and put up with the shitty populations and bad customer service, you deserves some kind of recognition. No one is demanding here, SOE and the dev team agree, this is simply a thank you for sticking by our side all these years through the good times and the bad. So stop complaining about vets getting rewards, if we didn't pay that overpriced subscription fee all those years I highly doubt we would have a PS2.

[Braveliltoaster]

Everyone who said no is apparently jealous. And don't pretend your a PS vet and don't want a cosmetic reward, we all know you are fake. If you played PS and payed the $15 a month charge for many years and put up with the shitty populations and bad customer service, you deserves some kind of recognition. No one is demanding here, SOE and the dev team agree, this is simply a thank you for sticking by our side all these years through the good times and the bad. So stop complaining about vets getting rewards, if we didn't pay that overpriced subscription fee all those years I highly doubt we would have a PS2.
agree

[Xyntech]

Everyone who said no is apparently jealous. And don't pretend your a PS vet and don't want a cosmetic reward, we all know you are fake. If you played PS and payed the $15 a month charge for many years and put up with the shitty populations and bad customer service, you deserves some kind of recognition. No one is demanding here, SOE and the dev team agree, this is simply a thank you for sticking by our side all these years through the good times and the bad. So stop complaining about vets getting rewards, if we didn't pay that overpriced subscription fee all those years I highly doubt we would have a PS2.

I didn't put up with shit. I got the fuck out early :D

But I still think a gift for the vets would be cool. Especially those that stuck with the game. If it weren't for people hanging on for so long, Planetside: Next might never have gotten rolling, and who knows if or when a Planetside 2 would have happened.

[Littleman]

Though his post reeks of entitlement: I do agree it'd be cool if the vets got a little present for showing there was more than enough reason to develop Planetside 2.

However, I don't agree with giving bigger or more prizes based on time commitment, mostly because it's needlessly developing trophies for an exponentially smaller group of people with each consecutive year, and there's no guarantee any of them will still be playing Planetside 2 after so long (PS1 and PS2 are different beasts, just born on the same concept.) The recognition of having played Planetside itself should be enough to satisfy most veterans and convince all non-vets.

Somehow, being rewarded per year served just to show how many years one served seems shallow and unnecessarily exclusive to me.

[Baneblade]

I said no to the backpack. Almost anything else would be a better reward.

[Revelator]

Backpacks, no. Beret, yes. Original armor, maybe. I could care less, a ribbon will suffice, or nothing at all will do just as well...

[Vanu Techpriest]

If they do decide to give vets a cosmetic item, they should make it available to purchase on the station store as well.

I really hate games that offer promotional items that are unobtainable after a certain time. Sure it makes those players who got the item feel special but it pisses off the rest of the playerbase who missed out (especially the completionists!)

[TAA]

If they do decide to give vets a cosmetic item, they should make it available to purchase on the station store as well.

I really hate games that offer promotional items that are unobtainable after a certain time. Sure it makes those players who got the item feel special but it pisses off the rest of the playerbase who missed out (especially the completionists!)

I disagree. One unique item is a way for the old vets to recognize each other on the battlefield. Nobody else should be able to buy into that.

[The Kush]

I disagree. One unique item is a way for the old vets to recognize each other on the battlefield. Nobody else should be able to buy into that.

agreed

[TheApoc]

Only Vets get to do the cabbage patch, seriously a badge on my armor and maybe the same badge on kill cam , so when you kill someone they know it was a OG...

[Briq]

PS2 is a new game and the slate should be cleaned. You've already enjoyed years of getting tons of kills by just pushing a button and now you're trying to pull benefits into an entire new game too? I feel like they were way too liberal with the benefits gained from CR ranks in ps1 and I hope they don't make the same mistake in PS2. You were supposed to be playing PS1 for fun, not to ask for benefits down the road simply because you kept playing. If you really have to have something, I wouldn't mind something minor like a ribbon, but definitely not a backpack or skin of any kind.