New Helmet Concepts

[Phantomdestiny]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130215_511eda046ec25.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2297

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130215_511ef9c63695c.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2302

https://twitter.com/Urban_Oxygen/status/302616209596235777

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/302564530280620033

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130307_51390d955b59b.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2335

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff92662a9b.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309

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http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2307

[SturmovikDrakon]

ahmahgawd

[Aurmanite]

Would shoot at.

[Phantomdestiny]

ERMAGARD

[Timealude]

i wonder if we will actually be able to see the face in game.

[Hamma]

Updated OP :)

[Hezzy]

I hope we see a "classic" VS helmet! That's quite close but it needs the La Forge style visor!

[SturmovikDrakon]

i wonder if we will actually be able to see the face in game.

As in will the visor be transparent?

Hmm

They don't exactly have transparent glass in the game...

[Hamma]

updated thread title and OP with TR Concept!

[seanman]

where's the NC?? i wanna see that :D

[Hamma]

Still under wraps it seems

[BIGGByran]

Love those helmets! They are awesome!

NC has boxy type armor/weapons. Soooo.... here is the new NC helmet!


http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/5NRS/GUBPGQLV/FTH5NRSGUBPGQLV.LARGE.jpg

[Graywolves]

It'll be interesting to see the TR final product. When I first saw the VS one I was expecting something similar for TR (like drudge dredd).

[Rolfski]

It's ok-ish but nothing to get me wow-ed. But as long as they stay away from Clownside2 (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=52490)I guess I shouldn't complain.

[Phantomdestiny]

i'm very impressed by the respirator filter on the TR one looks amazing a must buy for my heavy

[KodanBlack]

Thank goodness that the VS will have a helmet with a much better looking visor.

[Figment]

Pfft, the goggles still do nothing. :p



Good to see some actual good looking concepts instead of skull masks, hockey masks and other punk and horror masks.

[Emperor Newt]

That VS helmet for every class please. Finally a helmet to put my money in. The current ones are looking dumb (skulls and spikes, seriously?) or are not looking different enough.

[Micro]

My precious... :D

[Oryon22]

That VS helmet is amazing. Nice work!

[Sledgecrushr]

Yeah I like em both. The vs helmet is pretty damned slick and the tr helmet is all jack booted goodness.
Edit* and since we are getting some awesome gear they need to get some kind of function so we can see our avatar in action. This paper doll setup kinda sucks.

[Bear]

What is wrong with the air on Auraxis? Is it really necessary for every TR helmet to come pre-fitted with a respirator?

[MaxDamage]

What is wrong with the air on Auraxis? Is it really necessary for every TR helmet to come pre-fitted with a respirator?

It's more the fact that there is no variation in faces. Thousands of players fighting and they're all identical clones of 4 men and 4 women.

[BIGGByran]

It's more the fact that there is no variation in faces. Thousands of players fighting and they're all identical clones of 4 men and 4 women.

Warhammer 40k - Space Marines anyone? lol

Can't wait for NC! BRING IT NOW!

[HiroshiChugi]

I want to see an NC variant. The other two are niece but it's best to release variants of all three factions at the same time.

[Electrofreak]

I want to see an NC variant. The other two are niece but it's best to release variants of all three factions at the same time.

Well, the main reason we've not seen the NC one is because the Artists are heavily VS and TR.

Don't believe me?

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/mhigby-t03.jpg

I count 9 VS (including their art director), 5 TR and 4 NC. I'll bet there are more NC-haters hiding below that scroll bar.
We're lucky they don't clothe us in rags!

(I post in jest!)
:p

[ChipMHazard]

What is wrong with the air on Auraxis? Is it really necessary for every TR helmet to come pre-fitted with a respirator?

Something wrong? There are rebels and fanatics breathing the air that should be exclusive to the Terran Republic!

[NewSith]

TR helmet riminds me of nod soldiers' helmets from CnC Renegade:

http://cncnz.com/images/games/renegade/characters/nod_soldier.jpg

[RSphil]

they look cool. better the stupid ones with spikes on. id rather see more sensible looks to armor them silly ones with spikes and god knows what else.

these are cool and a step in the right direction. one question though, why no NC one? :(

[MaxDamage]

WHY DON'T YOU FIX EXISTING BUGGED HELMETS THAT WERE PAID FOR WITH REAL MONEY BEFORE STARTING NEW ONES?!

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9269/maniacfailmet.png

[Hamma]

:confused:

[Rat]

Diggin that TR heavy....I also think the NC box design should be adopted.

[NewSith]

Diggin that TR heavy....I also think the NC box design should be adopted.

"NC box design" makes any helmet look shit. I mean while VS have their skull AND maniac helmets, TR have teh maniac helmet, NC have no good-looking helmets at all.


If the new design will still be that bad, just give me a universal helmet, represented by a default balaclava with an earpiece, glasses (like on NC infil) and a beret and I'll go with it.

A-la this, plus glasses and an earpiece:
http://i.imgur.com/CwIqZ.png

[Carbon Copied]

FNO had an interview with Mat Broome and there was some info and confirmations regarding helmet designs etc. now hopefully this isn't a repeat posting or misinformation but I did see on the computer behind Mat Broome as the computer either switched to sleep/lock/screensaver - new/old concepts?!

[Hmr85]

FNO had an interview with Mat Broome and there was some info and confirmations regarding helmet designs etc. now hopefully this isn't a repeat posting or misinformation but I did see on the computer behind Mat Broome as the computer either switched to sleep/lock/screensaver - new/old concepts?!

I have not seen those before in the background. So that has to be new.

Also, where is my NC helm. I want to see how awesome its going to look. I have been pretty impressed with the new TR and VS ones I have seen on here.

[Hamma]

Yea all that stuff in the background is new.

[Evil Redrum]

Update on the VS helmet via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://imgur.com/ZUUHt4j

[SturmovikDrakon]

Update on the VS helmet via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://i.imgur.com/ZUUHt4j.jpg

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Billy-D_Approves.gif

[Hamma]

Nice!

[Yami No Tenshi]

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease make a fish helmet for the VS :D

[Canaris]

TR helm needs to have the patriot light added ;)

everything deserve to have a TR patriot light

[Satanam]

What is wrong with the air on Auraxis? Is it really necessary for every TR helmet to come pre-fitted with a respirator?
Do you really want to breathe the same dirty air that comes from NC and VS lungs? Poor you. Well, I'm using Illuminated Skull Helmet and it doesn't come with respirator, so poor me too.

[Hmr85]

Dam, where is the NC helm? The VS one up there looks great.

[Dodgy Commando]

FNO had an interview with Mat Broome and there was some info and confirmations regarding helmet designs etc. now hopefully this isn't a repeat posting or misinformation but I did see on the computer behind Mat Broome as the computer either switched to sleep/lock/screensaver - new/old concepts?!

Those are Halo 4 helmets unfortunately.

Although it wouldn't hurt if the artists got some inspiration from these helmets as they are pretty damn cool!

[MercDT]

Well it's nice to see WIP material, but I'm going to be a bit disappointed if the visor isn't clear like the concept.

As for the NC, I am expecting that we're going to get a bucket helm.

[NewSith]

Those are Halo 4 helmets unfortunately.

Although it wouldn't hurt if the artists got some inspiration from these helmets as they are pretty damn cool!

I was kinda analyzing the geometrical doctrines of the empires and came to a conclusion that the only thing you can draw inspiration from for NC designs is Halo human designs... In other sources all normal helmets are either triangular and pointy or round and refined. There's not many good-looking edged helmets.

[Carbon Copied]

Thanks for the heads up there Commando, never played past the first Halo before. After looking at the art in Halo 4 using it for inspiration is definitely not a bad thing!

[MrBloodworth]

Would shoot at.

lol.

Yeah, nothing wrong with thies.

[Mutant]

I was kinda analyzing the geometrical doctrines of the empires and came to a conclusion that the only thing you can draw inspiration from for NC designs is Halo human designs... In other sources all normal helmets are either triangular and pointy or round and refined. There's not many good-looking edged helmets.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m61bkqdZF61rvt47eo1_500.jpg

[CrystalViolet]

Really interested in seeing what they're going to do with the pilot helmets. I think the obvious choice for the NC is an Apache style helmet considering how many ascetic cues the Reaver takes from that bird.

http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/ah-64d-apache-combat-block-iii-helicopter-20.jpg

[ChipMHazard]

I can't quite tell, is he wearing a helmet or is the helmet wearing him?

The neckmuscles they must have...

[Chewy]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m61bkqdZF61rvt47eo1_500.jpg

Quoting this just for the Red Dwarf pic.

[Tatwi]

Love those helmets! They are awesome!

NC has boxy type armor/weapons. Soooo.... here is the new NC helmet!


http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/5NRS/GUBPGQLV/FTH5NRSGUBPGQLV.LARGE.jpg

And the NC empire specific run animation,

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqxpciNn1u1qm2sn8o1_250.gif

[PBR Streetgang]

I wish they would design some NC gear or camo that did not have huge Yellow stripes on it. It is very hard to hide when you have such a bright color on.
You can tell the Art Department plays the VS because they are practically invisible at night. The TR get a nice Black and dark red combo that blends in at night well also.

[Rivenshield]

More stuff to buy that we should have gotten for free.

/yawn

I decline to get excited about anything any more until we have the much-vaunted metagame in place. Strategy. Logistics. Something to fight *for.* And an incentive to think further than the next ten seconds. To worry about the guys over the hill, in addition to the guys in your face.

Something worse than nerd-angst has afflicted me. Boredom. This game is boring. More cosmetics will not change that.

[firestrike]

i really want to see the NC helm all this hiding made it feel like our one is the worst of them all :(

[Hamma]

And the NC empire specific run animation,

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqxpciNn1u1qm2sn8o1_250.gif

:rofl:

[Electrofreak]

:rofl:

Go ahead and laugh, Hamma. We still have this:

http://hamma.ytmnd.com/

[Chewy]

Go ahead and laugh, Hamma. We still have this:

http://hamma.ytmnd.com/

Im more impressed of the fact that in all 3 of those pics the clocks 1/100 of a second is a 3. That's DAMN hard to pull off 3 times in a row.

[Electrofreak]

Im more impressed of the fact that in all 3 of those pics the clocks 1/100 of a second is a 3. That's DAMN hard to pull off 3 times in a row.

Really? That's more interesting than a drunk Hamma rockin' out in front of a webcam?

Them were good times.
:cheers:

PS - Also, @ Mutant, +1 for the Kryten pic!

[Evil Redrum]

Update on the VS helmet via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://i.imgur.com/hcI4FYe.jpg?1

[Hamma]

Nice :D

[Phantomdestiny]

Nice :D

i wonder what the TR one looks like omg so exited

[MercDT]

Huh, that glow will certainly help me finding vanu heads at night.

[Badjuju]

http://i.imgur.com/hcI4FYe.jpg?1

Strangely I think I like the clear lens better with the open face. The black looks a little bug eyed to me or something. Or maybe this is just nostalgia speaking. The clear does have a more classic Vanu vibe.

[SturmovikDrakon]

Hmm, was hoping for transparent visor. Do you guys just not have that tech?

I remember seeing a very old alpha pic of a mosquito and the cockpit actually had visible, transparent glass over it, and now it's missing. What's up?

[Sturmhardt]

The clear one on the left is definitely the best design... does the engine not support transparent visors?

.sent via phone.

[MrBloodworth]

Kinda sure they are all the same. Looks like: Concept, Model renders not in engine, glowmap.

[Sledgecrushr]

http://i.imgur.com/hcI4FYe.jpg?1

Strangely I think I like the clear lens better with the open face. The black looks a little bug eyed to me or something. Or maybe this is just nostalgia speaking. The clear does have a more classic Vanu vibe.

It would be really bad assed if you got the shaded visor during the day and the clear visor at night. Like it was an actual functioning piece of equipment.

[Hobnail]

It would be really bad assed if you got the shaded visor during the day and the clear visor at night. Like it was an actual functioning piece of equipment.

It's going to be shaded at night so you have as much trouble seeing us Smurfs as we do you in your grape onesies...

[Badjuju]

The clear one on the left is definitely the best design... does the engine not support transparent visors?

.sent via phone.

I believe the left is the concept art while the right is its in game translation, no idea on clear visor. They may just avoiding it since there is not a variety of faces atm. With the biolab being clear I do't see why the couldn't do it.

[Badjuju]

It would be really bad assed if you got the shaded visor during the day and the clear visor at night. Like it was an actual functioning piece of equipment.

Would thumbs up if I could.

[Figment]

Are those mini-magboosters on the back of their head? :p

[Evil Redrum]

NC concept is up! As always via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://imgur.com/TGAbfpy

[Phantomdestiny]

NC concept is up! As always via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://imgur.com/TGAbfpy

well holyfreaking crap

[ChipMHazard]

NC concept is up! As always via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://imgur.com/TGAbfpy
Going to be nice to have those mounted on the wall. Nothing better than a good looking trophy.

[DirtyBird]

Looks a bit squeezed in the middle.

[SturmovikDrakon]

NC concept is up! As always via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://i.imgur.com/TGAbfpy.jpg

looks great. hoping for some matching armor as well

[Hamma]

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/307271549008896002

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff92662a9b.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/306932738383020034

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff9148a07e.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2308)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2308

Added to our media Library! :D

[Timealude]

now I have a question...is it me or does the NC helmet look more technologically advanced then the VS helmet?

[Sturmhardt]

Looks a bit squeezed in the middle.

That's what I thought too. The word "ugly" also crossed my mind :p
IMHO the whole visit thing is too bent and curvy. The pulled up edges look like the guy is starting to get bald (don't know the word for it in English but in Germany we call it Geheimratsecken). I would make a picture how I think the pulled up edges should be (one flat, straight top edge), but I'm nowhere near a PC.

.sent via phone.

[Zaik]

NC's looks like someone tried to break it with a walnut cracker and failed.

[LexDecon]

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/307271549008896002

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff92662a9b.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/306932738383020034

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff9148a07e.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2308)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2308

Added to our media Library! :D

I think they look good, I'd also like to hear the backstory I.E. purpose and or reason the helmets are in the design they are in. There is supposed to be alot more Lore in Planetside 2 and I'm not seeing much of it lately.

[Zulthus]

I'd pay money for an orange visor on the VS helmet.

[SturmovikDrakon]

I think they look good, I'd also like to hear the backstory I.E. purpose and or reason the helmets are in the design they are in. There is supposed to be alot more Lore in Planetside 2 and I'm not seeing much of it lately.

Feels like it's from the Mercenary part of NC

[Chewy]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m61bkqdZF61rvt47eo1_500.jpg


Id rather have a Kryten head that what ever the hell THAT thing is. Am I the only one trying to find out how many blind spots there are? It looks as if the helm is both a custom fit and hugs skin tight all while being as bulky as can be.

Not hating the art work, but Im calling bias on the team against NC. The VS helm is not only functional but looks really nice. TR helm is just pure badass that's screams unstoppable shock-trooper. Then finally that NC helm looks like a thing from a HALO spin off.

[Koadster]

The NC helment is from another game, ive seen that same design somewhere! I like it but yeah looks more advanced then TR or VS... I thought the NC were a bunch of rebels who had to scrap together gear.

Either way its a VERY big improvement over this..

http://s5.postimage.org/ogczb0c1j/eng.jpg

[Mordelicius]

Badass looking! He really went all out with that helmet :D

Reminds me elements of

Ironman
Ultron
Judge Dredd
even classic Optimus Prime (sidevents).

[yozzer]

When I first looked upon the NC helmet I was a bit shocked at the look, but I keep coming back and liking it more and more to the extent that I have SC in hand and I'm first in the queue outside the store waiting for the sales to open :)

[Carbon Copied]

I'll agree with you there yozzer! Sort of a Halo/Blacklight love child - the more I look at it the more it grows on me.

I think it's a big departure from what most have in their mind - but to me it captures the idea of the NC becoming more than just some scraggy rebels with checkered shirts, but having their own developed tech to meet the other factions on the frontline. I think it will look slightly out of place to begin with however when new armor sets start making an appearance in game I think the overall look will be pretty unique and have it's place in the PS2 universe. Even more so when class specific armor/helmets make their way in.

Looking forward to the ingame render!

[ChipMHazard]

Badass looking! He really went all out with that helmet :D

Reminds me elements of

Ironman
Ultron
Judge Dredd
even classic Optimus Prime (sidevents).

Come now, surely it can't remind you of Judge Dredd... There's no chin:p

[Dodgy Commando]

The NC helmet is freakin' badass!

I can see some great insipiration there, Halo 4's Rogue helmet (http://www.halouniverse.it/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Rogue-gold-visor.png) crossed with the Cerberus helmet (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/070/4/a/Mass_Effect_2___Cerberus_Armor_by_Homicide_Crabs.j pg) from Mass Effect 3, but with softer lines. I would've kept hard edges to keep it in line with NC design personally, but I still love it.

Will be buying this one!

[HiroshiChugi]

The NC one doesn't quite look like an NC helmet to me...

[Gonefshn]

To me the NC helm is the only good one. The TR one looks just like every other TR helm and the Vanu helm looks like something you would wear while riding your schwinn bicycle.

VS helm looks aweful I haaaattteee helmets with open mouth areas so much. Will not buy

[Hmr85]

The NC helmet looks Amazing. I will be buying that. Now we just need some armor to match with it.

[KesTro]

Holy.. That NC helmet, I'm going to feel like a freaking Spartan on my heavy with that thing. 10/10

[MrMak]

My only gripe is there are gonna be more idiots calling Planetside a Halo ripoff.

[MrBloodworth]

My only gripe is there are gonna be more idiots calling Planetside a Halo ripoff.

To late for that.

[Badjuju]

To me the NC helm is the only good one. The TR one looks just like every other TR helm and the Vanu helm looks like something you would wear while riding your schwinn bicycle.

VS helm looks aweful I haaaattteee helmets with open mouth areas so much. Will not buy

I don't think VS helmet looks bad, but I would like a closed face variant waaaaaay better. If you closed the mask off it would look pretty badass imo. Hopefully this isn't the heavy version.

I do agree the NC looks the best.

[Evil Redrum]

Update on the TR Helmet via @MBroome1 http://imgur.com/RlJvMgT

[Hamma]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130301_51316363d75b6.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2310)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2310

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/307674075508133888

[SturmovikDrakon]

Stormtroopers

Fuck yeah. looks great

[bpostal]

Looks like I'm gonna need more SC for those things

[RSphil]

looking good. hope there is a triple SC event soon. im gonna need a lot more lol

[PBR Streetgang]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130228_512ff92662a9b.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2309



The helmet is far to slim around the cheeks, how on earth would you put the thing on? I am really getting sick of the VS and TR getting all the good looking stuff that works well and we get stuck with the crap. If the only use for the Lore in this game is to give reasons why the NC gear is not as good as the VS then just get rid of it.
I will say the lack of a huge yellow stripe all over the front of the helmet is a huge step forward in the design from the previous neon choices we had for camouflage avoidance, although the bright visor stills goes some way towards that. It just would not be PS without the VS and TR artists and Devs giving us the look were i am yellow stripe of death.
The other factions have their secondary colour faded out or darkened for most of their Camo but we still get huge yellow stripes. You cannot see the VS at night as their colours match the darkness so well and the TR are not far behind, so i would ask our commanders and the Devs to please make a darker shade of yellow, or change the colour to a more manageable one for combat camo, or at least not have yellow stripes all over our head so that our other camo can be effective.:(

[Mordelicius]

Come now, surely it can't remind you of Judge Dredd... There's no chin:p

Has elements of Stallone Dredd around the flared temple and forehead region.

The Vanu one reminds me of the new Robocop remake helmet, but only flatter not spherica in the face.

[artifice]

Not a fan of the NC helmet. I want an NC helmet like this:

http://i.imgur.com/zNqeg0u.png

and this:

http://i.imgur.com/jyXYSkI.jpg

[artifice]

More really nice options:
http://i.imgur.com/lYn3z7k.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QDFbhrs.jpg

[Sledgecrushr]

More really nice options:
http://i.imgur.com/lYn3z7k.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QDFbhrs.jpg

These might look good while tooling around on a quad. Maybe some helmets that look more integrated with the armor?

[Daimond]

What you dont like that they gave us yellow strips for all to see when we running away :)

I really hate the look of that concept helm, to start with it just looks wrong, not to mention its got a crap load more yellow on there then any other helm, even worse then the Infil visor one that I dont wear cuase of this. Get with in 50m of them and this stands out like a sore thumb, good thing its not for clockers :)

All the NC art guys are probly TR and VS players :)

Make the visor black, and widen it a little would look alot better. Somthing like this. PS this just a quik & crude, so yes there are a few flaws :)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9b.png

The helmet is far to slim around the cheeks, how on earth would you put the thing on? I am really getting sick of the VS and TR getting all the good looking stuff that works well and we get stuck with the crap. If the only use for the Lore in this game is to give reasons why the NC gear is not as good as the VS then just get rid of it.
I will say the lack of a huge yellow stripe all over the front of the helmet is a huge step forward in the design from the previous neon choices we had for camouflage avoidance, although the bright visor stills goes some way towards that. It just would not be PS without the VS and TR artists and Devs giving us the look were i am yellow stripe of death.
The other factions have their secondary colour faded out or darkened for most of their Camo but we still get huge yellow stripes. You cannot see the VS at night as their colours match the darkness so well and the TR are not far behind, so i would ask our commanders and the Devs to please make a darker shade of yellow, or change the colour to a more manageable one for combat camo, or at least not have yellow stripes all over our head so that our other camo can be effective.:(

[Chowley]

What you dont like that they gave us yellow strips for all to see when we running away :)

I really hate the look of that concept helm, to start with it just looks wrong, not to mention its got a crap load more yellow on there then any other helm, even worse then the Infil visor one that I dont wear cuase of this. Get with in 50m of them and this stands out like a sore thumb, good thing its not for clockers :)

All the NC art guys are probly TR and VS players :)

Make the visor black, and widen it a little would look alot better. Somthing like this. PS this just a quik & crude, so yes there are a few flaws :)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9b.png

Now that looks good, would buy! Especially considering its lacking the huge glowing "shoot me please" visor.

[DirtyBird]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9b.png
As rough as it is I think the shape is better in this mock up.
The other looks like its head has been caught in one of the crab peoples claw.

[BIGGByran]

I like your "rough" concept better, like the darker visor also, no need to make NC the more "stand out" faction than it already is. But the NC theme is "square" "old mining equipment," the helm isn't as "square" as it should be, but it is different and pretty nice. Can anyone make a "square" concept of this helmet? I don't know how otherwise I would.

[flukeman]

For the TR helmet I would remove the "divide" between the lenses and make it just 1 lens as I am not a fan of the TR goggles

[Zakuak]

I love that NC helmet concept! I think it's pretty wicked looking. I do agree on the over use of Yellow and blue.

Yeah yeah, that's our color but narrow its use down a little so the helmets can actually take on some of the cool Camo patterns.

As it is now when I camo up my suit looks, well it looks "ok" but my helmets are like a light bulb sign of "oh there he is".

I like the over all models on all the factions, I despise the odd application of faction specific colors.

[o Solei o]

What you dont like that they gave us yellow strips for all to see when we running away :)

I really hate the look of that concept helm, to start with it just looks wrong, not to mention its got a crap load more yellow on there then any other helm, even worse then the Infil visor one that I dont wear cuase of this. Get with in 50m of them and this stands out like a sore thumb, good thing its not for clockers :)

All the NC art guys are probly TR and VS players :)

Make the visor black, and widen it a little would look alot better. Somthing like this. PS this just a quik & crude, so yes there are a few flaws :)


Personally, I think this is a great bit of variation from the existing sets. Broome said he's working on 3-4 variations at this very moment, so you don't need to "fix" the awesomeness of this one that he's released. Instead, you should be presenting completely different concepts like Artifice.

The idea is to have something for everyone. I love this new one, and I'd love to see other concepts for people that want different stuff. The whole idea is to let folks stand out and customize their look, not to all look the same because there is one "best look".

On a side note, it is worth stating that not all players are terrified of showing their empire colors if it will cost them that tiny extra edge in a fight. I personally am more than willing turn up the challenge dial a little bit in order to have an awesome and distinct looking character. If forced to choose, I'd much rather be challenged and having fun (even if that means I'm loosing); than have a bland character, being bored and always winning.

[Some of the current lighting styles and camo patterns turn what used to be three awesomely distinct empires into a visual morass of mans, leaving the only real reliable means of distinguishing them easily in a firefight being the markers over their head (which are not as easily applied since a few patches back). If there is one bone I would pick with overall game design, it would be tagging along in the modern military shooters' identity crisis of whether to be a sim or an action game, and not really being able to decide which.]

[Sledgecrushr]

I like this guys hat

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110727213358/warhammer40k/images/5/50/EmperorsWisdom.jpg

Because if youre playing a max do you really think you can be sneaky too?

[Badjuju]

What you dont like that they gave us yellow strips for all to see when we running away :)

I really hate the look of that concept helm, to start with it just looks wrong, not to mention its got a crap load more yellow on there then any other helm, even worse then the Infil visor one that I dont wear cuase of this. Get with in 50m of them and this stands out like a sore thumb, good thing its not for clockers :)

All the NC art guys are probly TR and VS players :)

Make the visor black, and widen it a little would look alot better. Somthing like this. PS this just a quik & crude, so yes there are a few flaws :)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9b.png

As far as shape goes I like yours, but I like the concept as well. I think the angle of the concept along with the lense shape makes it look thinner than it actually is. It will translate a little different in game most likely as well.

Their concept looks more menacing and just different overall to me. The one you widened looks good but is a little too round to me. It has the same shape as the TR looking too similar and looks more astronaughty to me personally. Now don't get me wrong, I like it, but I think I would prefer the original concept more. We really need to see more shots of the helm to get a better idea though. Armor would likely help balance the image as well since it is a longer helm with a bigger chin (which also makes it look longer and thinner with out armor I think). Currently my vote is for the original as I said, but that's just me.

The colors are a different story. I don't mind color I just wish they used darker tones on the NC, similar to higher levels in PS1.

Nice work overall, I could have easily believed this came strait from the devs.

[Daimond]

Personally, I think this is a great bit of variation from the existing sets. Broome said he's working on 3-4 variations at this very moment, so you don't need to "fix" the awesomeness of this one that he's released. Instead, you should be presenting completely different concepts like Artifice.
(Cutshort)
They always going to make more, just didnt like the look of that one and seems many others didnt as well, so gave my 1 min twist on it. As for persenting my own, I have several, but they not consepts, they in hiding for Player studio :) ( for now anyway )

As for others that think first one was little to round or such, spent 2 mins on it this time :) Also its still his image I just tweeked it a bit.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9bnew.png

[Phantomdestiny]

the helmets are coming in GU 8 confirmed by matt broome

[KesTro]

the helmets are coming in GU 8 confirmed by matt broome

... D:

[Electrofreak]

NC concept is up! As always via @MBroome1 on twitter.
http://imgur.com/TGAbfpy

http://i.imgur.com/TGAbfpy.jpg

I have some complaints, er, critiques.

As some have mentioned, it seems too squeezed in the middle. The whole point of a helmet is to provide protection while maintaining as much peripheral vision as possible.

The fact that the helmet glass extends so far up past the eyebrows is questionable, and has too much of an alien, organic look about it which doesn't fit with the NC style. The best way for the helmet to work within the design doctrine of the NC would be for it to feature glass that has as a lot of edges (polygonal) and large bolts or rivets at the edges to make it look bolted to the helmet.

This current concept just seems too much of a deviation from the NC. It looks better suited for a Vanu soldier than a rebellious freedom fighter.

[MrBloodworth]

Right, and Iron man could see through those slots.

Many in this thread are stuck in the here and now technology, while requesting more Si-Fi.

Its kind of amazing really.

[Electrofreak]

Right, and Iron man could see through those slots.

Many in this thread are stuck in the here and now technology, while requesting more Si-Fi.

Its kind of amazing really.

You didn't pay much attention to the movie, did you? Iron Man has cameras in those eye slots which then feed to displays inside the helmet that allow Tony Stark to view the world through an augmented reality.

This helmet actually features tinted glass the user views through, so it's hardly comparable.

Good sci-fi is futuristic but convincing. There's a term known as "suspension of disbelief" that sci-fi and fantasy writers tend to strive for; they try to write their story to hold a semblance of truth, a feasibility, to keep the reader interested. If the reader's (or in this case, the viewer's) mind rejects something as unreasonable or absurd, it often loses interest in the topic, or even generates a dislike for the subject.

Not only that, but the design philosophy for the NC has been spelled out for us, and this helmet deviates rather drastically from the design in the faceplate glass. It may end up looking out of place with other armor pieces the NC wear, which could be disappointing to people who spend their money on a cosmetic item like this.

[MrBloodworth]

You didn't pay much attention to the movie, did you? Iron Man has cameras in those eye slots which then feed to displays inside the helmet that allow Tony Stark to view the world through an augmented reality.

This helmet actually features tinted glass the user views through, so it's hardly comparable.

You fell in the Sar-chasm, and your last sentence is an assumption. Looks like a solid metal to me.

[Electrofreak]

You fell in the Sar-chasm, and your last sentence is an assumption. Looks like a solid metal to me.

It's hardly an unfounded assumption. Look at all the other NC helmets with the same material, it's exactly where glass would be, and has that same orange tint used on astronaut helmets.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/22/26697576_465e3b2be9.jpg

[Phantomdestiny]

It's hardly an assumption. Look at all the other NC helmets with the same material, it's exactly where glass would be, and has that same orange tint used on astronaut helmets.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/22/26697576_465e3b2be9.jpg

it's a gold coating :) it is made to protect from solar radiation specially UV

[Electrofreak]

it's a gold coating :) it is made to protect from solar radiation specially UV

Thank you sir! It seems likely the gold tint was used because it provides a visual cue to the type of material that lies underneath, ie some sort of glass.

...and it matches the NC color scheme. :)

[Badjuju]

They always going to make more, just didnt like the look of that one and seems many others didnt as well, so gave my 1 min twist on it. As for persenting my own, I have several, but they not consepts, they in hiding for Player studio :) ( for now anyway )

As for others that think first one was little to round or such, spent 2 mins on it this time :) Also its still his image I just tweeked it a bit.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/Morathie/20130228_512ff92662a9bnew.png

There we go. That appeals to my tastes a little more than the last one you edited. Now yours and the original concept are in close contention for me. You may have the winner now in my book, its close though!

Hopefully they will give us screen shots of this concept from other angles, and some of the other variations which have been mentioned. It is hard to tell from one angle and the models do look different between the concept and in game build.

[Hamma]

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/309783331338334208

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130307_51390d955b59b.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2335

[DirtyBird]

You gotta be happy with that.

[SturmovikDrakon]

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/309783331338334208

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130307_51390d955b59b.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2335

http://i.imgur.com/dfydt1j.jpg

[Corvo]

The concept looks better than the final version imo. Why the duckling nose?

On a second thought I kind of like it. I think it's starting to grow on me :)

[ChipMHazard]

http://i.imgur.com/dfydt1j.jpg

Well at least we have better aim... Well mostly... Some of the time... I do plan on hitting something someday:(

[Phreec]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130307_51390d955b59b.jpg

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2335Wow that looks awesome. Like a hybrid between a Stormtrooper and M17 gas mask.

http://i.imgur.com/bIg7xyv.jpg

A bit sad it's not NC. :(

[Bags]

The concept looks better than the final version imo. Why the duckling nose?

On a second thought I kind of like it. I think it's starting to grow on me :)

Eh, I assume it has to be less detailed in game so all these new items don't cause fights to crawl.

[Twasta]

Question: To which classes will that particular helmet be restricted? Kinda hoping it's going to be available to the TR medic.

[Corvo]

Question: To which classes will that particular helmet be restricted? Kinda hoping it's going to be available to the TR medic.
https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/309798554656968705"]https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/309798554656968705"]https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/309798554656968705

[Dragonien]

Me wont one:D

[Twasta]

Good to hear Corvo, thanks for posting.

[Ikeda]

All of you saying the NC helmet doesn't look like it fits NC's whole ragtag theme seem to forget that NC isn't just some ragtag group. They get prototype equipment from the corporations that back them. That's why they have advanced gauss weapons instead of scrap guns. There's no reason they couldn't eventually be getting prototype armor too.

[ChipMHazard]

All of you saying the NC helmet doesn't look like it fits NC's whole ragtag theme seem to forget that NC isn't just some ragtag group. They get prototype equipment from the corporations that back them. That's why they have advanced gauss weapons instead of scrap guns. There's no reason they couldn't eventually be getting prototype armor too.

Aye they are, for the lack of a better term, the military arm of their corporate sponsors. Ás much as I would like it to be so, they are not rednecks with banjos:p

[Electrofreak]

All of you saying the NC helmet doesn't look like it fits NC's whole ragtag theme seem to forget that NC isn't just some ragtag group. They get prototype equipment from the corporations that back them. That's why they have advanced gauss weapons instead of scrap guns. There's no reason they couldn't eventually be getting prototype armor too.

While this is true, a lot of their equipment started out by being... re-purposed. The MAX suit is a good example. Ultimately, they have a design philosophy that the devs should try to stick to for the sake of consistency, particularly as we'll be mixing and matching armor pieces.

Their equipment is hard edges and utilitarian. Not designed to intimidate like the TR, or look organic like the VS. It's function over form, and it looks tough.

[Ikeda]

While this is true, a lot of their equipment started out by being... re-purposed. The MAX suit is a good example. Ultimately, they have a design philosophy that the devs should try to stick to for the sake of consistency, particularly as we'll be mixing and matching armor pieces.

Their equipment is hard edges and utilitarian. Not designed to intimidate like the TR, or look organic like the VS. It's function over form, and it looks tough.

So what's saying they can't start out with re-purposed gear and then as time goes on they upgrade to better gear from the corporations? I mean the TR helmet just looks like a evolution of their composite helmet while the VS one looks like they're becoming more style over function than before and even the NC helmet just looks like a evolution of the infiltrator's composite helmet. Could even say the lower rank soldiers use the ragtag armor while the higher rank (people that throw money at sony since they unfortunately won't add cosmetic gear progression from ranks to a F2P game it seems) use the more advanced looking gear. As long as they add some body armor to match it I don't really see a problem. Without body armor to go with it of course the helmet would look rediculous on top of the re-purposed looking armor they have now.

[Chewy]

While this is true, a lot of their equipment started out by being... re-purposed. The MAX suit is a good example. Ultimately, they have a design philosophy that the devs should try to stick to for the sake of consistency, particularly as we'll be mixing and matching armor pieces.

Their equipment is hard edges and utilitarian. Not designed to intimidate like the TR, or look organic like the VS. It's function over form, and it looks tough.

Think of Iron Man and Warmachine. Both are made from the same base frame but each where molded to fit its own mindset.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/12/123339/2559805-iron_man_and_war_machine_by_zeebow14.jpeg

Iron Man goes for looks and crams the highest tech possible without giving up those looks. Warmachine doesn't care about looks and slaps as much firepower and armor as one can fit on the suit, just as long as it works and does the job.


The NC helm looks as if it was stolen from some VS testing lab. Maybe something of the lines of a reformed welders mask would be a better fit for NC. Or call this guys tailor.
http://images.wikia.com/halo/images/8/8d/Odst2.jpg

[Electrofreak]

Think of Iron Man and Warmachine. Both are made from the same base frame but each where molded to fit its own mindset.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/12/123339/2559805-iron_man_and_war_machine_by_zeebow14.jpeg

Iron Man goes for looks and crams the highest tech possible without giving up those looks. Warmachine doesn't care about looks and slaps as much firepower and armor as one can fit on the suit, just as long as it works and does the job.


The NC helm looks as if it was stolen from some VS testing lab. Maybe something of the lines of a reformed welders mask would be a better fit for NC. Or call this guys tailor.
http://images.wikia.com/halo/images/8/8d/Odst2.jpg

Agreed 100%.

[Bunk]

no, you NC guys need something blocky. Like a cardboard box or something, that helmet from halo is just too round for you :P

[Electrofreak]

no, you NC guys need something blocky. Like a cardboard box or something, that helmet from halo is just too round for you :P
:banplz:

[Badjuju]

While this is true, a lot of their equipment started out by being... re-purposed. The MAX suit is a good example. Ultimately, they have a design philosophy that the devs should try to stick to for the sake of consistency, particularly as we'll be mixing and matching armor pieces.

Their equipment is hard edges and utilitarian. Not designed to intimidate like the TR, or look organic like the VS. It's function over form, and it looks tough.

I agree but at the same time the current NC gear is just awful looking IMO. Much love is needed. There is no reason it can't intimidate thought at the same time :).

[Koadster]

the helmets are coming in GU 8 confirmed by matt broome

GU8? So even though they are ingame modeled.. Its still a minimum 5 months away :( They better start cranking out some new cosmetic stuff sooner.

[Badjuju]

GU8? So even though they are ingame modeled.. Its still a minimum 5 months away :( They better start cranking out some new cosmetic stuff sooner.

Higby stated in the GU4 update that they are trying to release updates every 2 weeks now. GU3 was just over 2 weeks ago I believe. Still seems a long time to wait and nothing in store currently is worth purchasing in my opinion. I would unload a ton of station cash for cosmetic items that actually look good though.

[Akrasjel Lanate]

nice stuff :)

[Carbon Copied]

Hopefully it'll be ok to relay the info seeing as theres similar aesthetic discussion going on in the GU05 thread (I did type out helmet discussion but lets not go there...)

http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/1aqw35/final_version_of_the_upcoming_nc_helmet/

Pictures of the VS and TR on ingame models up and coming from Mr Matt B!

Edit: changed to Reddit link due to Twitter embed failure

[Corvo]

This NC helmet looks great, I know I would love to get it if I played NC.

[Hamma]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130321_514b5b2f3b5c8.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341

Please post the image, rather than cross posting. Thanks :)

[KesTro]

I don't like the black visor on the final NC model. : /

[ChipMHazard]

Seems like they went with a more tight fitting helmet and a black tinted visor. Resembling the changes that someone on PSU did.

[yozzer]

What class will this belong to?

[Dodgy Commando]

Looking good! Can't wait for it to be released.

[Badjuju]

What class will this belong to?

This set of helmets are available to all classes I believe. Pretty sweet except for the VS. I wouldn't want an open faced helmet on my Heavy.

[DirtyBird]

The final product for NC looks very cool.
Nice work thanks Matt.

[Tenhi]

This set of helmets are available to all classes I believe. Pretty sweet except for the VS. I wouldn't want an open faced helmet on my Heavy.

Yeah thats the only problem I have with the VS one. Why is it open?-_- just put some grey/black stuff there and its golden.

Also someone asked for what classes the helmets are.

Okay so I asked if I could give you guys an update, yes these helmets will be available for all classed rejoice! - PS2_Mbroome (@Mbroome1)

I was told I could tell you guys, so yes :) These wont fit the MAX of course Im doing those designs now "sci-fi Max helms" - PS2_Mbroome (@Mbroome1)

[tenzen]

just hope we will get covered face too :)

[Badjuju]

Not only the open face but it the VS helm looks allot like current helms, just with a different visor. Would have been nice to see something unique like the NC.

[Bull]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130321_514b5b2f3b5c8.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341

Please post the image, rather than cross posting. Thanks :)

I hated the concept image, but the in-game model looks sweet! love the yellow lights on it!

IMO, the artists should make more armor and helms that have more lights in the factions signature color, and ease up on using the color directly on the armor (especially for NC yellow). Might help with the preceived imbalance between NC's faction color vs. the other factions at night. If everyone lights up in thier faction color (to a tasteful degree) then everyone is on even ground! Just my $.02 :D

[Selerox]

I'm hoping we get these (VS, TR and NC) helmets soon. The current crop are pretty poor IMO.

I'm not a huge fan of the default VS ones, I'd love to be able to change them.

[Falcon_br]

I just want to know, is that commissar cap really going to make it into the game?
Because I will get it, no matter the cost!

[Canaris]

wow I haven't looked at new helms since I first bought the composite helms at the start for 250sc, all these new ones are between 500-750, 600sc for the new infil that's far much more than I'm willing to spend on a cosmetic, 250sc was about right. Why the massive price difference?

Guess I'll be waiting on a sale before I pick up the Infil one, no way I'm paying almost the price of a new gun for it.

[Deadeye]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130321_514b5b2f3b5c8.jpg (http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341)

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2341

Please post the image, rather than cross posting. Thanks :)

Am I the only one disappointed with the in game models? Matt did a great job with the concepts but it's clear they had to butcher his designs to get them in game.

For instance the NC one. At first I didn't like the insect like upper glass but it looks great in black (must have been the gold that threw me off).

I love the concept's narrow, angular glass. I love the detail in the chin and forehead, too. Even the side vents are pretty cool. If I had a real helmet like that I'd wear it every day.

I have nothing against Mr. Coker, but it's clear he had a polygon limit he had to deal with. The in game helmet loses virtually all the detail in the forehead and chin, the glass is wider and more rounded (when NC are suppose to be about sharp angles. The reason I joined NC) and even the vents seem to be at the wrong angle ( they're more horizontal whereas the concept has them pointed more down). About the only place I like the in game helmet is actually on the soldier but I guess that's the most important place.

As far as buying it. If it's for all or most of our soldiers, I hope we can pay one fee for it or at least some kind of bundle.

I also wonder if it'll match camo or not. Doesn't seem like it would be designed with that in mind.

[Riekopo]

Will these be wearable by every class?

[Tenhi]

Will these be wearable by every class?

I will just quote myself.

Also someone asked for what classes the helmets are.

Okay so I asked if I could give you guys an update, yes these helmets will be available for all classed rejoice! - PS2_Mbroome (@Mbroome1)

I was told I could tell you guys, so yes :) These wont fit the MAX of course Im doing those designs now "sci-fi Max helms" - PS2_Mbroome (@Mbroome1)

[firestrike]

I don't like the black looks the gold looks so much better and don't we have enough black glass ingame by now can't we get other color glass the gold looks really awesome. :(

[Hamma]

I definitely like the look of the NC helm.

[Canaris]

from a thread on the official forums here's a badish pic of the new TR infil helm, I want to see some more in game shots but it looks like whoever designed the helm forgot to scale it to the size of the body

Bobblehead FTL

http://i.imgur.com/mNjeMfgh.jpg

Shame I was looking forward to getting it but oh well.

[Juryrig]

Colour it gold instead of red and black and you've got C3-P0

[heyitsrobbie]

Will they accept more camo like the camo replaces the blue on the helmet???

if the tanks can have yellow on it while it has camo, why cant the new helmet have it also? :love:

[Vetto]

Not going to lie... If they made the Commissar Hat... with a Armored Commissar Trench for this game... I would throw cash... my credit car, my dog and car at my monitor to buy it. And buy it for every class... ((Thou it be kinda dumb on a max))

[DirtyBird]

He's just tweeted some more images.
http://i.imgur.com/jtoF8FN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UAbsy7o.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2fvGeK9.jpg

[Falcon_br]

Not going to lie... If they made the Commissar Hat... with a Armored Commissar Trench for this game... I would throw cash... my credit car, my dog and car at my monitor to buy it. And buy it for every class... ((Thou it be kinda dumb on a max))

I am not willing to pay $20 bucks for a golden pistol.

But $20 bucks for a commissar hat I would buy it for all my classes!

But please SOE, don´t ready my post, make them cost just 500 SC each please!

[Falcon_br]

He's just tweeted some more images.
http://i.imgur.com/2fvGeK9.jpg

OMFG, that last helmet will looks like amazing in white camo!
Now we just need a NS weapon using Vanu tecnology firing red blaster!

[Hamma]

Added in Media Library!

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https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/326838398205689858

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/326838595975540736

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/326838755505893376

[Kail]

Oh man, I love the frowny-face on the TR helmet.... let me loot it from dead TR and wear it!

[Neutral Calypso]

1. Get TR helmet.
2. Apply Rocky Tundra camo
3. Wait for the Star Wars lawyers to sue.

:D

[Vetto]

Wait is that new armor it just composite can't tell.

[Timealude]

Wait is that new armor it just composite can't tell.

ya that does look like new armor to me.

[Hamma]

1. Get TR helmet.
2. Apply Rocky Tundra camo
3. Wait for the Star Wars lawyers to sue.

:D

Winning :lol:

[Sledgecrushr]

Is the NC guy wearing chain mail?

[Carbon Copied]

Alternate armor that is "being worked on apparently.

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/326864232811466754

I'd roll TR for that... maybe..

[Deadeye]

I've been waiting for the new NC helmet since they were announced. GU08 can't come soon enough.

[Hamma]

Hah! Nice - time to add another..

[Sunrock]

Who the fuck cares about helmets? Where are the new continents?!

[Sunrock]

1. Get TR helmet.
2. Apply Rocky Tundra camo
3. Wait for the Star Wars lawyers to sue.

:D

Maybe you have forgot how the helmet looks...

http://bored-bored.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/stormtrooper-helmet.jpg

It is not even close to the new TR helmet. Sure it reminds a little but about it but far from any one being able to sue.

[bpostal]

Who the fuck cares about helmets? Where are the new continents?!

Normally I'd agree and be all 'Hossin Hossin Hossin Hossin!' but...yeah. I care about these helmets. Give me that god damn mother fucking helmet right the fuck now!
GIVE ME!

[Hamma]

Hossin is coming.. I'd rather they wait until the new battle flow is finalized so they don't have to re-release it.

[Dougnifico]

I am buying the shit out of that TR helmet. Now just to wait for the commissar hat!

[Koadster]

I wanna know why it took SOO long to release this ones helmet and they can pump out garbage ones every other week.. also since its for *all classes* let me guess. A 2500 SC helmet because you don't need to buy the helmets separately... the 2000 gold commissor was a test for these upcoming helmets I bet!

[Corvo]

Dat red glowing arrow. Why?

[AThreatToYou]

Who the fuck cares about helmets? Where are the new continents?!

I care about these helmets. TR helmet is badass.

[WSNeo]

Who the fuck cares about helmets? Where are the new continents?!

I fucking care about these helmets! I've been waiting for quite a while to buy a helmet that doesn't look cheesy or generic.

[Jalix]

I was really hoping to get a nice new helmet without glowing lights on it. No such luck.

[Neutral Calypso]

Maybe you have forgot how the helmet looks...

http://bored-bored.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/stormtrooper-helmet.jpg

It is not even close to the new TR helmet. Sure it reminds a little but about it but far from any one being able to sue.

I was referring mainly to the approximate size, outline shape, and...

the frowny face: :mad:
You don't think they have the stormtrooper scowl trademarked? heehee

Who the fuck cares about helmets? Where are the new continents?!

If I had a nickel for every time someone assumed they only have one creative team and not one team working on new continents while another team works on new cosmetics for the shop and another team works on debugging...

Stuff gets released when it's good and ready. You'd probably be more ornery if they released Hossin before it is ready and every time you spawn you fell through the world map. :rolleyes:

[Ruffdog]

Who the fuck cares about helmets?

Maybe this isn't the thread for you?

https://o.twimg.com/1/proxy.jpg?t=FQQVBhgeaHR0cDovL2kuaW1ndXIuY29tLzJmdk dlSzkuanBnFAIWABIA&s=dQDspR3aM8vTN9Wp0uc5IbmH_NRaKsjZU0nkWqb94OI
I like! But I could live without red arrow. I get headshot enough thanks

[DeeX]

VS gets again the shitty look ones.

mad :mad:

[Vetto]

VS gets again the shitty look ones.

mad :mad:

Well.. to be fair Sci-fi Helmets.. for a race who whole look screams Sci-fi... what really could one do?

[Emperor Newt]

Why the heck is the VS helmet open? Of all factions, shouldn't be VS the ones who should be perfectly able to build fully closed helmets? They should even be able to not rely on visors and other "low-tech". Next to the VS being the faction who exactly would not want to show their faces. They are kind of being a cult, less of individuality, more about mystery. The infiltrator perfectly resembles that. The rest of the VS design doesn't.

Please give us fully closed, cool looking, sci-fi helmets for VS. I will happily buy those.
Thank you.

[WSNeo]

Why the heck is the VS helmet open? Of all factions, shouldn't be VS the ones who should be perfectly able to build fully closed helmets? They should even be able to not rely on visors and other "low-tech". Next to the VS being the faction who exactly would not want to show their faces. They are kind of being a cult, less of individuality, more about mystery. The infiltrator perfectly resembles that. The rest of the VS design doesn't.

Please give us fully closed, cool looking, sci-fi helmets for VS. I will happily buy those.
Thank you.

These helmets are supposed to be PS1 throwbacks.

They are fine as is.

[Canaris]

Terran Republic Terror Troopers, reporting for duty sir!

deffo getting this for my HA and agree with Ruffdog might need to tone down that giant "Shoot me here" arrow on the head. :D

[Gatekeeper]

Those helmets look awesome, although I like the NC one the least of the three. Will definitely be tempted to get the VS one, so long as it's not too stupidly overpriced.

The new armour also looks great - any more details on that?

[Sir B Smythe]

I can't wait to buy the 'bare headed' helmet, one of my favourite things from PS1, no helmet and shades :)

[Dodgy Commando]

Looking good in-game!

Although the TR one does have that bright red, glowing arrow. Screams 'shoot me here plz!'
Loving the Storm Trooper vibes, also.

The armour on the NC looks like the composite one, dunno about the other two?

Can't wait!

[KodanBlack]

It's about time that the TR goofy goggles and the VS 1950's Flah Gordon helmets have a real, empire specific alternative! I like 'em!

[Hmr85]

NC: What happen to the NC helmet....Back when they where doing the concept draw ups and stuff for the Sci-fi helmet it looked great. Now though I am not so sure I want to get it.

TR: The helmet looks amazing. Being a huge Starwars fan it almost makes me want to roll TR just to sport that thing.

VS: Not bad looking but not great imo. I think it would of looked a tad better if they would of closed off the front of it.

[Canaris]

It's about time that the TR goofy goggles and the VS 1950's Flah Gordon helmets have a real, empire specific alternative! I like 'em!

may your man sack shrivel up and fly away for what you said about the TR goggles of awesomeness. :evil:

[Micro]

Maybe this isn't the thread for you?

https://o.twimg.com/1/proxy.jpg?t=FQQVBhgeaHR0cDovL2kuaW1ndXIuY29tLzJmdk dlSzkuanBnFAIWABIA&s=dQDspR3aM8vTN9Wp0uc5IbmH_NRaKsjZU0nkWqb94OI
I like! But I could live without red arrow. I get headshot enough thanks

The red arrow is there to show the NC snipers where the head is. ;)

[Micro]

Btw, I wanna have the PS1 VS helmet with the orange visor. :D

[ChipMHazard]

I'm kinda getting the feeling that TRay is trying to make a social comment about the Terran Republic's level of education with that "THIS SIDE UP" arrow.

It's about time that the TR goofy goggles and the VS 1950's Flah Gordon helmets have a real, empire specific alternative! I like 'em!

There are three gentlemen that would like to have a word with you.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jru1wwGS1qmfjj7o1_1280.jpg

[Juryrig]

The red arrow is there to show the NC snipers where the head is. ;)

It's to prevent the average TR Squaddie putting it on back to front and then wondering why it's all gone dark....

[Canaris]

still of the opinion they need to swap out that head shot arrow and replace it with the TR patriot light!

[Sledgecrushr]

I think the vs future soldier helmet is all win. Tr is cool, im disappointed in the nc helmet.

[Canaris]

I think the vs future soldier helmet is all win. Tr is cool, im disappointed in the nc helmet.

just wait till you see it in the right camo, you'll love it

[Methonius]

Idk if this has been answered yet but are these helmets a one time purchase and then you get it for every class?

[Tenhi]

Idk if this has been answered yet but are these helmets a one time purchase and then you get it for every class?

Seems like it.

https://twitter.com/Mbroome1/status/326849651733061632

These are all dropping for all classes in GU 08. Buy one and wear it with all classes except the Max, who have their own!

[Koadster]

I thought the new TR helmet is poorly sized on the models. With HA it clips all his neck armour, It looks like a bobble head on other classes. It might be better when its combined with composite armour. The TR Golem helment is goofy as shit! but the orge armour is amazing.. I wish I could have the new NC golem helm on TR with the orge armour.. Then I would be a full on Terminator!

http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/d/df/RSTerminator.jpg/300px-RSTerminator.jpg

[Ruffdog]

The arrow should be an aligned shade of colour to whatever camo you apply. Light green for the dark Amerish Leaf for example or Grey for the Esamir camos.

[Varsam]

Best cosmetic release yet. I think the TR Stormtrooper takes the cake - that thing is pure win. I am very jealous (unless I decide to buy it for my TR char).

[Saintlycow]

I thought the new TR helmet is poorly sized on the models. With HA it clips all his neck armour, It looks like a bobble head on other classes. It might be better when its combined with composite armour. The TR Golem helment is goofy as shit! but the orge armour is amazing.. I wish I could have the new NC golem helm on TR with the orge armour.. Then I would be a full on Terminator!

http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/thumb/d/df/RSTerminator.jpg/300px-RSTerminator.jpg

Smurf marine. Everyone loves the ultra marines, even SOE!

[Carbon Copied]

I think the vs future soldier helmet is all win. Tr is cool, im disappointed in the nc helmet.

I think with the bog standard base model it looks alittle incomplete; with after market armor I think "the look" will be alot better (composite or the new armor thats to follow). Not the best answer if you don't spend alot of SC but it is what it is.
I do prefer this "buy once for all classes" system I much prefer (outside of class specific helmets) - I'm more inclined to get a new cosmetic..

[Falcon_br]

Smurf marine. Everyone loves the ultra marines, even SOE!

Dude, nobody likes the ultramarine that actually plays Warhammer 40k.
The community were full of complains and death threads when they announced that the space marine game would feature the ultramarines.
At least it was a hell of a game. But the whining will never be forgotten and I really don't think we will see ultramarine in any game soon. And THQ is also dead.

Also on they one that everyone will be using the new helmets, like this:
http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/mp52rz6sp6/20130423_5177361e79f30.jpg

I will say: "The separatist threat is over! This is the beginning of a new age, the time of the Terran Republic has come to an end, now every one rejoice to the Terran Empire!"
It will be epic, I will use white camo for at least a week and my k/d will drop during those days, but it will be epic!
Maybe this will be the solution to the TR population problem, let's hope it is.

[Koadster]

Smurf marine. Everyone loves the ultra marines, even SOE!

Space wolves > Ultra Marines.

BUT Imperial Guard > Marines. One of the reasons I chose TR in the first place.. To serve our Emperor!

[Dodgy Commando]

IG were fun to play in DoW 1&2, but I'm Adeptus Astartes all the way!

'Walk softly... and carry a big gun!'

[DirtyBird]

Are these 1000sc?

[BIGGByran]

Dude, nobody likes the ultramarine that actually plays Warhammer 40k.

I only play Ultramarines and I play 40k.

Sorry for going off topic.

[Vetto]

So good news, The Sci-fi helm will be 1000sc but unlocked on ALL classes ((Something I strongly support in the future, I'd rather drop 10 bucks for helmets for all t hen 5 bucks each)).

As for the Max, 500sc for 1 helm 500sc for the armor armor, 650sc for a the other helm.

[DirtyBird]

https://twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/331988789788557313

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62192273/Commissar.jpg

[Corvo]

https://twitter.com/PS_TRay/status/331988789788557313

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62192273/Commissar.jpg

Too bad it's delayed till next week

http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/armistice-day-hotfix-and-server-downtime-5-9-2013.124029/

On the bright side I never thought they would release it that soon in the first place

[Rasui]

:lol: that Lumifiber armor is going to be a death sentence at night. I guess it's good if you want to be cocky though.

[MBVS]

Lumifiber armor?Wut?

[Vetto]

All we need... is a Armored Trench.. and my dreams of being a 40k Commissar will be true!

[Brusi]

Higby day = Higby hair hat.

[ChipMHazard]

This surely the most beautiful thing to grace Planetside 2 as of yet! Gimme, gimme, gimme!

[Gatekeeper]

Pretty damn cool :D
Wonder what the NC and VS equivalents will be? (and when those will be released...)

BTW am I the only one who think the new VS sci-fi helmet is pretty damn underwhelming now we can see how it looks in-game? It looks ok on the heavy, but I don't really like it on any other class - especially the cloaker.

Has anyone bought one? Does it look better in combination with certain camos and/or with composite armour?

[Anchorshag]

I want there to be a generic, common-pool NS helm (with some empire specific colouring) to identify new players with and for those of us who are more minimalist.

Then SoE could release a much cooler looking helm for older players. :D

[Phantomdestiny]

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