Hotfix and Server Downtime 04.24.2013

[KaskaMatej]

All servers will come down at 5:30 AM PT (2:30 PM CEST) for a brief update to address a few outstanding issues. Downtime is anticipated to be approximately 2 hours. Players may note the following changes:


Show your aircraft some love with Lumifiber Trim in the Depot. Equipable for the Galaxy, Liberator, Mosquito, Scythe, and Reaver.
Fixed the issue with players that are stuck with two helmets equipped on top of each other. Note that you will need to re-equip your helmet if you were affected by this issue.
The Rashnu Bio Lab forward spawns should once again be able to be captured
Instant action and squad deploy timers are no longer tied to the normal facility respawn timer
Disabled the vestigial Capture HUD (0/0) UI on capture points as well as the now defunct loading screen tip regarding the element
Fixed missing audio for the Prowler while anchoring
Fixed missing piece on the VS Lasher
First person rifle jump animation has been fixed
Tint adjustment on VS helmets have been made.

LINK (http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/hotfix-and-server-downtime-04-24-2013.119509/)

[MGP]

Still no fix for Striker 2nd and 4th clips not doing damage...
/slowclap

[xGodsmotex]

Please make a fix for the issue with previewing weapons and then still being able to use the weapon when the preview time has ended. Its so damn tempting to just carry on using the weapon.

[HiroshiChugi]

Hmm... I wounder how much the trim will cost... :D I can't wait to make myself even MORE visible. :P

[Thunderhawk]

Show your aircraft some love with Lumifiber Trim in the Depot. Equipable for the Galaxy, Liberator, Mosquito, Scythe, and Reaver.
Fixed the issue with players that are stuck with two helmets equipped on top of each other. Note that you will need to re-equip your helmet if you were affected by this issue.

LINK (http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/hotfix-and-server-downtime-04-24-2013.119509/)

OMFG FINALLY YES...... I won't look like an idiot with the Helmets :)

And the Lumifiber is something we have been waiting on ever since it was datamined.

[DarkBalths]

It would be nice if they would fix the invisible recon dart clip, and the fact that sometimes, the dart just doesn't scan. You fire it off, look at the map, nothing.

[Rolfski]

I don't see the fix for the very annoying bug that empties your equipment slots after a VR room visit.

[ThatGoatGuy]

I don't see the fix for the very annoying bug that empties your equipment slots after a VR room visit.

How long has it been? Like 2 GU and 4 or 5 patches?

[Dragonskin]

It would be nice if they would fix the invisible recon dart clip, and the fact that sometimes, the dart just doesn't scan. You fire it off, look at the map, nothing.

I rarely play infiltrator, but attempted to play it some recently and this issue is highly annoying. Especially the firing the dart and then your mini map bugs out so that it doesn't display the radar scans.. just looks like the dart dies.

There is also a bug that jacks up your weapon so that it looks like it's off center even when you zoom in and you don't get a crosshair. The only way I know to fix it is switch classes to a different weapon set so that you reload your weapons shown on character... simply resupplying with the same loadout doesn't fix it.

[Dodgy Commando]

It would be nice if they would fix the invisible recon dart clip, and the fact that sometimes, the dart just doesn't scan. You fire it off, look at the map, nothing.

You have to be within the dart's range to receive its scan info, just like scout radar only broadcasts to allies within its sensor range.

If that was the case when you noticed this, then it is clearly an issue. I haven't noticed it when using it though.

[Aaron]

Aw yeah, Lasher missing pieces fix finally.

[PurpleOtter]

How long has it been? Like 2 GU and 4 or 5 patches?

Actually they managed to make it worse. What happens now is the attachments show being equipped graphicly, but there are no modifications to the weapon's stats. You still have to remove/re equip to clear the bug...

[ChipMHazard]

Actually they managed to make it worse. What happens now is the attachments show being equipped graphicly, but there are no modifications to the weapon's stats. You still have to remove/re equip to clear the bug...

Oh... Goddamit. :mad:

[Canaris]

Actually they managed to make it worse. What happens now is the attachments show being equipped graphicly, but there are no modifications to the weapon's stats. You still have to remove/re equip to clear the bug...

that's bad M'kay :(

[EvilNinjadude]

I don't see the fix for the very annoying bug that empties your equipment slots after a VR room visit.
You mean that's what's been clearing my suit slot? Simply going into VR? Shit.

...


And what's this about attachments? You mean my attachments aren't actually there? What on earth?

Besides that, the new improved stats screen is great, aside from the fact that IT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING when you use modifying attachments. Oh, increased effectiveness at Range with Slug ammo? We're just gonna show you the same graph as before, good luck figuring out what the benefits are.

(I had to visit youtube to find out what the slug ammo actually DOES. SOE PLEASE.)

[Hamma]

Looking forward to seeing the lumifiber trim in game. :D

[Emperor Newt]

*edit*
Nevermind. Seems to have been an isolated issue.

[PurpleOtter]

Oh... Goddamit. :mad:

Try it your self:

1. Aim at a set point while in the Warp Gate, fire your weapon and note how the recoil, muzzle climb and COF bloom feels. Hopefully this is with all of the attachments on and working.

2. Enter the VR, test some weapons and different loadouts and then return to an active continent.

3. Look at your loadouts, you will notice your weapon attachments are as they should be. Pick that same point on the wall and test fire..notice anything?

4. Remove and restore all the attachments in the loadouts, resupply and run another test firing....what do you see?

5. Rage?

[ItZMuRdA]

Try it your self:

1. Aim at a set point while in the Warp Gate, fire your weapon and note how the recoil, muzzle climb and COF bloom feels. Hopefully this is with all of the attachments on and working.

2. Enter the VR, test some weapons and different loadouts and then return to an active continent.

3. Look at your loadouts, you will notice your weapon attachments are as they should be. Pick that same point on the wall and test fire..notice anything?

4. Remove and restore all the attachments in the loadouts, resupply and run another test firing....what do you see?

5. Rage?

Ill have to give this a look. I noticed despite many reports that using VR never once reset any of my loadouts visually. Ill have to double check some of my lesser used ones to see if its just a visual issue, however. Thanks for the heads up.

[Juryrig]

Try it your self:

1. Aim at a set point while in the Warp Gate, fire your weapon and note how the recoil, muzzle climb and COF bloom feels. Hopefully this is with all of the attachments on and working.

2. Enter the VR, test some weapons and different loadouts and then return to an active continent.

3. Look at your loadouts, you will notice your weapon attachments are as they should be. Pick that same point on the wall and test fire..notice anything?

4. Remove and restore all the attachments in the loadouts, resupply and run another test firing....what do you see?

5. Rage?

You mean the fact that I seem to have gone from 'merely shit' to 'utterly pointlessly shit' at this game over the last few weeks, despite having certed up weapons with attachments that should make me 'slightly less shit'....might be partly down to a bug??

That's.....quite a revelation.

[HiroshiChugi]

You mean the fact that I seem to have gone from 'merely shit' to 'utterly pointlessly shit' at this game over the last few weeks, despite having certed up weapons with attachments that should make me 'slightly less shit'....might be partly down to a bug??

That's.....quite a revelation.

It could also be the server you're on. Try experimenting around different servers to see if you enjoy them or not. FPS might also be an issue. There's a wonderful guide in the Tech Forum called "Low FPS? Ailos' guide to having a better experience V2" that would be able to help you.

It can be found here: http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=52189

[Juryrig]

It could also be the server you're on. Try experimenting around different servers to see if you enjoy them or not. FPS might also be an issue. There's a wonderful guide in the Tech Forum called "Low FPS? Ailos' guide to having a better experience V2" that would be able to help you.

It can be found here: http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=52189

I have struggled more to enjoy playing on Miller, because most of the other players are significantly better and I get steamrolled; but I figured if I want to improve I need to be learning from others who know what they are doing, rather than happy-assing around as I was on some of the other servers.

It's more been a case of feeling that my individual effectiveness has gone down a lot of times, compared to where it was previously; I've had more of those bad sessions where I just can't seem to hit anything.

And I'm wondering if those were the session where I went and piddled about in VR first......maybe not, but it's certainly something to consider...

[RSphil]

lumifiber trim looks great on the TR and NC stuff. dont have VS so not sure how it looks on them. you can turn it on and off like lights which is awesome. was asking for strobes on aircraft. other friendly pilots might see you and not fly in to you. im gona use them like we do today. only have them on in friendly areas.

they do look awesome though. the Reaver one is very nice.

[PurpleOtter]

You mean the fact that I seem to have gone from 'merely shit' to 'utterly pointlessly shit' at this game over the last few weeks, despite having certed up weapons with attachments that should make me 'slightly less shit'....might be partly down to a bug??

That's.....quite a revelation.

Otherwise known as a I.S.I.H. (Involuntary Stealth Implemented Handicap).

[EVILPIG]

Please make a fix for the issue with previewing weapons and then still being able to use the weapon when the preview time has ended. Its so damn tempting to just carry on using the weapon.

That has been fixed, as far as anyone getting anything new. However, those with "free" weapons still have them. Also, you cannot cert anything into these.

[NotTheMomma]

You mean the fact that I seem to have gone from 'merely shit' to 'utterly pointlessly shit' at this game over the last few weeks, despite having certed up weapons with attachments that should make me 'slightly less shit'....might be partly down to a bug??

That's.....quite a revelation.

It's real. I didn't know why at the time, but my Orion was suddenly "broken" weeks ago, and I haven't used it since. I kept telling my outfit mates that the forward grip wasn't doing anything on my main character (and was working fine on my alts), but they thought I was crazy. >:|

[DirtyBird]

I was surprised to the the lumifiber on an NC Galaxy on Briggs about 2hrs before the servers went down for the Hotfix.

Very bright and stands out like dogs balls, good luck to the disposable income crew.

[PurpleOtter]

I was surprised to the the lumifiber on an NC Galaxy on Briggs about 2hrs before the servers went down for the Hotfix.

Very bright and stands out like dogs balls, good luck to the disposable income crew.


Now if only every Vanu soldier had the same level of luminosity as this cosmetic, Auraxis would be a truly wonderful place!

[RSphil]

I was surprised to the the lumifiber on an NC Galaxy on Briggs about 2hrs before the servers went down for the Hotfix.

Very bright and stands out like dogs balls, good luck to the disposable income crew.

havent tried the NC larger aircraft. looks awesome on my TR Gal. the fact they can be turned off is great. fly over a drop site with 4-5 gals then just before drop on goes the lumifiber lol. would look cool