MMORPG Interview

[MgFalcon]

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/71/feature/6537/Wayback-Thursday-with-PlanetSide-Devs.html#post

An interview with Higby and TRay about PS2

[ChipMHazard]

A maximum FOV of 74? Seems a bit low.

[mintyc]

A maximum FOV of 74? Seems a bit low.

FOV can be talked about in the vertical as well as horisontal. ;)

[ChipMHazard]

FOV can be talked about in the vertical as well as horisontal. ;)

Oh, heh I only ever really think about it in the horizontal range.
If they are referring to the horizontal range then it's going to make a lot of players miffed.

[diLLa]

"This is a reimagining of Planetside and not a direct sequel"

"Huge amount of cosmetic and short cut items in cash shop"

"Planetside will not shut down when PS2 launches" (PHEW)

This is all the info I need to know see you guys in PlanetSide after BFA. :/

You are sad.

[Kayos]

I like the idea of sand storms in game :)

[ChipMHazard]

On a side note... Was Higby playing as a TR? Finally got wise, huh?

[Thorondor]

A maximum FOV of 74? Seems a bit low.

It was explained somewhere that they meant vertical FOV.

[Anderz]

Terrible, just terrible.

Higby has confirmed on Reddit that the 74 degree FOV is VERTICAL and translates to 105 degrees HORIZONTAL, so quit ya whingin'. :p

[Tomato Sauce: http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/vrymf/max_fov_is_confirmed_to_be_74_degrees/]

[Mister Morden]

what are "short cut" items ?

[SniperSteve]

I just started reading and saw: "-74 degree FOV"

and was like WHAT THE HECK? That is like playing with blinders on. This is an FPS. We need 100-120 FOV. 74 does _NOT_ cut it. /dissapoint.

Then I read the other posts and found that it was 74 FOV Vert, (which is like 100 Hor) and then I knew Higby and the other devs do indeed love us.. :)

[i see you naked]

haha dat video, showing how we are killing higby

azure twilight ftw

[Crator]

what are "short cut" items ?

side-grades and convenience items such as XP boosters....

[i see you naked]

they said its going to be like in League of Legends


boost your XP for xx days or boost resource income for xx days

[Sabrak]

I can't watch the video right now (I'm at work), but I read they talked about sandstorms?

Did they say if sandstorms and weather hazard are going to be added before release, then?

[Bravix]

Haha who was gunning that Skyguard? You must lead your shots more my friend!

[sunzen]

I assume this video is the same content as the one that started with showing higbys tired dog on the couch ? ^^

[maddoggg]

74 FOV.
Dafuq?!
We need atleast 90.
I think the game should have the option of 120 FOV(although i wont be using it i know many people would like to have that feature).
74 FOV is just r*tarded.

[Kevin D Lee]

So much for F2P.

Every competitive gamer will buy the boosters for EXP / IN-GAME MONEY. Myself included.

LoL is nothing like PS2... they can't just copy / paste their F2P method. Boosters in PS2 will become a lot more useful than in LoL. LoL there is a LIMIT to your level. Limit to how useful those boosters are since they stop being useful when you hit maximum level.

PS2 has countless skills... the need for Boosters will never end. I don't care what they claim even a 1 - 5% difference in EXP / MONEY gain will create a huge gap between those who don't spend money and those that do.

So what by the end of 2 years am I looking to spend 200 dollars for boosters?

They need to explain themselves quickly.

[Joe]

Almost table flipped when i saw 74 FOV but if he means vertical and it means 100 (or up to 100) horizontal then im ok :D

[Bags]

74 FOV.
Dafuq?!
We need atleast 90.
I think the game should have the option of 120 FOV(although i wont be using it i know many people would like to have that feature).
74 FOV is just r*tarded.

Well at least you live up to your name.

[Landtank]

74 FOV.
Dafuq?!
We need atleast 90.
I think the game should have the option of 120 FOV(although i wont be using it i know many people would like to have that feature).
74 FOV is just r*tarded.

You should read other people's posts before you get mad :father::domotwak::cheers::bouncy:party:party:

[Broadside]

So much for F2P.

Every competitive gamer will buy the boosters for EXP / IN-GAME MONEY. Myself included.

LoL is nothing like PS2... they can't just copy / paste their F2P method. Boosters in PS2 will become a lot more useful than in LoL. LoL there is a LIMIT to your level. Limit to how useful those boosters are since they stop being useful when you hit maximum level.

PS2 has countless skills... the need for Boosters will never end. I don't care what they claim even a 1 - 5% difference in EXP / MONEY gain will create a huge gap between those who don't spend money and those that do.

So what by the end of 2 years am I looking to spend 200 dollars for boosters?

They need to explain themselves quickly.
Uh, boosts don't give you a competitive advantage. They don't increase health, damage, or speed. They just help you level faster, but you don't get anything from leveling that makes you any less killable than somebody at level one.

High level people can get head shotted too ya know...

[Chowley]

A maximum FOV of 74? Seems a bit low.

I think this is the opposite of what is usually in the game settings (horizontal?) so it works out around 110 in usual terms. Im going off hazy memory here.

[Roidster]

were is part 2

[Hamma]

https://twitter.com/mhigby/status/218581544183398401
55-75 FOV discussed in the stream today IS vertical FOV, depending on your resolution thats anywhere from ~90-110 MAX Horizontal FOV

https://twitter.com/mhigby/status/218785970546417664
@RNFB_ our FOV is vertical, that's about 110 horizontal. Here's what 120 vertical looks like just so you know: http://yfrog.com/nwbxtkp

[Landtank]

110 degrees horizontal FOV? Awesome.


Matt Higby, please accept this abstract drawing of 'thumbs up' as a token of appreciation:


http://i48.tinypic.com/ftdet1.png

It's.. it's beautiful.

[DirtyBird]

Is this a replay of the live cast?

[Mutant]

Higby has confirmed on Reddit that the 74 degree FOV is VERTICAL and translates to 105 degrees HORIZONTAL, so quit ya whingin'. :p

[Tomato Sauce: http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/vrymf/max_fov_is_confirmed_to_be_74_degrees/]

It seems like we got a fixed Vert FOV which gives an adaptive Hoz FOV, I sure hope this is the case.
If the game is not Hor+ and the Horizontal FOV is not adaptive for the attached display that that is a massive fail. 3:4 vs 16:9 is a big difference let alone 48:9.

I Play games with ~150 Hoz FOV.

[DirtyBird]

Is this a replay of the live cast?

Yes DB it is, but why dont you take another look at it again, well worth it.

[ComerEste]

The part when Higby jokes around with playing music from your desktop while inside a vehicle is actually something that I've been wanting for a long time. Kinda like in the GTA series. The week I tried EQ a long time ago, the only feature that I wish I had in every MMO since was the in game mp3 player. Alt-tabbing in a first person shooter to turn on some music gets me killed sometimes.:rolleyes:

[nathanebht]

A fixed 74 degree vertical FOV? Wow, thats an unusual way to handle things. Not bad at all. Just unusual.

So often a new FPS will have some funky fixed FOV
or you have edit an obscure file
or you use some command line thing.
I like this degree of intelligence in my developers. :)

[Illtempered]

Our devs are nubs )=

[Rago]

https://twitter.com/mhigby/status/218581544183398401


https://twitter.com/mhigby/status/218785970546417664

Thank you Hamma it seems most of the People do not Know that 75 is ca. 110 Fov.(16:9)right ? I believe there is a Explanation somewhere in the Net, i totally forgot, someone wrote it :P
(Ahhh:It was Total Biscuit:cool:)

I cant wait for the Interview on Weekend.

[kidwithstick]

So much for F2P.

Every competitive gamer will buy the boosters for EXP / IN-GAME MONEY. Myself included.

LoL is nothing like PS2... they can't just copy / paste their F2P method. Boosters in PS2 will become a lot more useful than in LoL. LoL there is a LIMIT to your level. Limit to how useful those boosters are since they stop being useful when you hit maximum level.

PS2 has countless skills... the need for Boosters will never end. I don't care what they claim even a 1 - 5% difference in EXP / MONEY gain will create a huge gap between those who don't spend money and those that do.

So what by the end of 2 years am I looking to spend 200 dollars for boosters?

They need to explain themselves quickly.


how much would you spend on the game if there was a $10 monthly fee after 2 years?

hurrr durr...

and im pretty sure that they have explained it plenty of times over the last 5 months.

[SnipeGrzywa]

The part when Higby jokes around with playing music from your desktop while inside a vehicle is actually something that I've been wanting for a long time. Kinda like in the GTA series. The week I tried EQ a long time ago, the only feature that I wish I had in every MMO since was the in game mp3 player. Alt-tabbing in a first person shooter to turn on some music gets me killed sometimes.:rolleyes:

That's what duel monitors are for. Ya, still have to mouse over and click to get going, but at least you can see if someone comes at you :cool: