AGN: Squad Beacon May 4th Recording [Archive]

Hamma

2013-05-06, 11:04 AM

http://www.planetside-universe.com/news-squad-beacon-may-4th-recording-3022.htm

As promised we have posted the recording of Saturdays AGN Squad Beacon with special guest Matt Higby! Apologies for the delay on posting, we ran into a variety of technical issues. Many topics were covered including Game Update 08, Empire Specific Fighters, New Weapon Sounds, Hossin, Lattice and much more. Check out the full video below

AGN PlanetSide 2 Squad Beacon: May 4th 2013 Special Guest Matt Higby - YouTube

A variety of new details were revealed including Interlink Facilities are planned to be on all continents and a sound pass is being done on Vanu weapons. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel (http://pside.co/psuytube) and never miss another video again! Don't forget to follow us on Twitch.tv (http://twitch.tv/agntv) as well and never miss a broadcast!

Hamma

2013-05-06, 11:14 AM

Love how I put in a thumbnail on YouTube but it still hasn't updated yet. Been a great weekend for me and YouTube.. :lol:

Captain1nsaneo

2013-05-06, 12:55 PM

Good stuff, suggestion for the AA missiles.

Short lock-on distance, fire and forget, missiles that do little damage. (anti-ESF)
Medium distance lock-on with maintaining crosshair lock-on with higher damage that move slowish (anti-lib/gal)

Might also want to put a downside to equipping missiles so their not a pure upgrade. Maybe a slight speed nerf.

Either way, don't make the mistake the Wasp made with long range high damage AA missiles.

Also, there's been some hubbub about "ludonarrative dissonance" stuff and at the risk of seeming like a bit of a git. There might be something regarding the teamplay goal versus powerful solo tools in there.

Whiteagle

2013-05-06, 01:00 PM

Good stuff, suggestion for the AA missiles.

Short lock-on distance, fire and forget, missiles that do little damage. (anti-ESF)
Medium distance lock-on with maintaining crosshair lock-on with higher damage that move slowish (anti-lib/gal)

Might also want to put a downside to equipping missiles so their not a pure upgrade. Maybe a slight speed nerf.

Either way, don't make the mistake the Wasp made with long range high damage AA missiles.
Well we've begun the discussion here! (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=54887)

Also, there's been some hubbub about "ludonarrative dissonance" stuff and at the risk of seeming like a bit of a git. There might be something regarding the teamplay goal versus powerful solo tools in there.
Yep...

Hamma

2013-05-06, 03:21 PM

MercDT

2013-05-06, 03:32 PM

Captain1nsaneo

2013-05-07, 01:29 AM

Side question/note.

I'm extremely happy with the production value from this show I think using xSplit actually made things much less complicated for me to manage and I was able to switch shots with the keyboard keeping my mouse freed up for switching Hangout shots. I was also able to broadcast ok in 720p which I wasn't able to do with Wirecast (CPU bottlnecks big time).

Any suggestions or thoughts on the show from a production standpoint?

The feed did seem cleaner from when I last watched. Glad to hear xsplit is working out.

I saw the mouse cursor slip onto the screen several times while Noxx was talking, not sure if that was on his end or yours.

Quick question, how's licensed xplit on recording video? I'm sniffing around for some decent recording tech since my copy of fraps failed to transfer to windows 7.

DirtyBird

2013-05-07, 02:32 AM

robocpf1 and Roy Awesome, do you both have active 6mth subscriptions?

robocpf1

2013-05-07, 02:36 AM

I'm a bit annoyed by the fact that everyone seemed to be in support of turret stabilization being a cert unlock rather than being a standard upgrade for all turrets.

It just seems silly to do when there are already turret stabilization on some turrets.

I don't remember the complete conversation, but I thought we were specifically talking about the Harasser rumble seat getting a cert-unlock "stabilization" upgrade. I mentioned using my dual Comets but noted that it was kind of difficult to hit anything due to the bouncing around the Harasser does, though there seems to be a "vehicle wobble" bug that hit since GU08 and may be contributing to that. Under perfect normal conditions, there may not be as much problem as we originally thought.

robocpf1 and Roy Awesome, do you both have active 6mth subscriptions?

I purchased Alpha Squad and have an active 3-month recurring subscription (EDIT: I've got the benefits of a six month sub, if that's what you're asking). I am at 100% increased exp gain by default.

Why do you ask?

DirtyBird

2013-05-07, 02:58 AM

It was in relation to the resources, so the %50 bonus from the final term of your subs.
As I said in the other thread I think it makes a big difference.

Since you have 3mth and I am about to ask SOE this, on your renewal did the 50% carry over or did it go back to 35% then the increase at 5% p/m again?

Thanks for your sensible input on the AGN again.

and thanks again to Jennyboo and her other half :p for putting on the show.

Roy Awesome

2013-05-07, 04:48 AM

robocpf1 and Roy Awesome, do you both have active 6mth subscriptions?

I do not. Occasionally one of my outfit members will buy a resource boost when we are warpgated.

Rolfski

2013-05-07, 06:09 AM

Not a particular balanced panel (all PS1 vets operating in outfits) and as this was supposed to be an "EU" show, I was hoping to see more Europeans in the panel, especially from non-Miller servers.

Still some good inside info and explanations from Higby though. This cast being recorded so shortly after GU8 to give it a proper opinion, maybe it would have been better to have included more GU7 in the discussion as well, as some of the GU7 changes have felt severe impact so far. The highly controversial nerf of the Mercy aside, the UI and weapon stats overlay additions in GU7 have really done wonders and the heavy pistols are also well received.

Too bad nobody mentioned the horrible pea shooter sounds of the TR carbines in the weapon sounds discussion.

JesNC

2013-05-07, 08:12 AM

Really good show and a lot of insights given by Higby. Will definitely watch again ;)

edit: Apparently, I missed something ^^
One little thing that made me wonder was how nobody asked a direct question about MBTs and dedicated crews, since it seems to be one of the latest "big things" on the forums (link) (http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/the-harasser-is-the-best-example-for-crewed-mbts.120835/)(link) (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=54832) - again.
Still, it was kinda answered in a roundabout way - gun stabilization and polish to existing vehicles.

DirtyBird

2013-05-07, 08:16 AM

Really good show and a lot of insights given by Higby. Will definitely watch again ;)

One little thing that made me wonder was how nobody asked a direct question about MBTs and dedicated crews, since it seems to be one of the latest "big things" on the forums (link) (http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/the-harasser-is-the-best-example-for-crewed-mbts.120835/)(link) (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=54832) - again.
Still, it was kinda answered in a roundabout way - gun stabilization and polish to existing vehicles.

Was mentioned by robocpf1 and Higby replies, at the 2hr3min mark.

JesNC

2013-05-07, 08:22 AM

Was mentioned by robocpf1 and Higby replies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rr9AyUeQcTM#

Ah, must have missed that one, thanks. Can you give me an approximate timestamp, please?

edit: nvm, found it. ^^

Canaris

2013-05-07, 08:52 AM

who doesn't like EU love ;), also I want that cap your wearing Hamma! :cry:

another great Squad beacon show :thumbsup:

One thing I had an opinion on was the talking about air, I think having the continents boxed in by the tight coast line OOB zones really hurts air and a flight ceiling that's to low, a cloud bank/hazy zone between the current flight ceiling and a higher version might help air battles?

Hamma

2013-05-07, 10:00 AM

They had the PlanetSide 2 hats for sale at SOE Live, hopefully they will again this year.

The feed did seem cleaner from when I last watched. Glad to hear xsplit is working out.

I saw the mouse cursor slip onto the screen several times while Noxx was talking, not sure if that was on his end or yours.

Quick question, how's licensed xplit on recording video? I'm sniffing around for some decent recording tech since my copy of fraps failed to transfer to windows 7.

The mouse was on my end - not quite sure why I did that.. :lol:

It records video fairly well. The downside I run into is my streaming rig is an i5 and I hit the wall on CPU for the entire show. I can't afford the extra for recording to disk. My MB will support an i7 so I will likely upgrade it in the near future.

Running 3x Webcams, 2x capture cards and 1x screen region capture is quite the hog on resources. I ended up downloading the flv recordings direct from twitch and then converting them for video editing.

Roy Awesome

2013-05-07, 01:35 PM

One little thing that made me wonder was how nobody asked a direct question about MBTs and dedicated crews, since it seems to be one of the latest "big things" on the forums (link) (http://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/the-harasser-is-the-best-example-for-crewed-mbts.120835/)(link) (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=54832) - again.
Still, it was kinda answered in a roundabout way - gun stabilization and polish to existing vehicles.[/COLOR]

It wasn't asked because it's already been answered. They don't mind driver/gunner combos, but they aren't going to put them on the MBT.

ThePackage

2013-05-07, 03:20 PM

I would love to see people thinking about doing MLG on the next squad beacon. Even though I'm gone for the next 3 months at least, I think some viewers are looking for some different perspectives.

SixShooter

2013-05-07, 04:22 PM

Great show as always. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

Suprised to hear that the lattice thing will only launch on Indar first but I can't wait to see it on the live servers.

:cheers:

GeoGnome

2013-05-07, 04:55 PM

I'll admit, this was what drove me to join these forums.

Awesome show, really informative.

Hamma

2013-05-07, 05:10 PM

Awesome! Welcome aboard :D

Vanir

2013-05-08, 11:27 AM

It wasn't asked because it's already been answered. They don't mind driver/gunner combos, but they aren't going to put them on the MBT.

Actually Hibby answered this back when the game was just going live. That they will allow MBT's to have dedicated drivers.

Canaris

2013-05-08, 11:48 AM

They had the PlanetSide 2 hats for sale at SOE Live, hopefully they will again this year.

Awww I'm on ressesion budget at the moment, no way I could afford to get from lil ol' Eire to good old USA for the SOE live event, plus what money I do have available I'm blowing on in game hats :lol:

Roy Awesome

2013-05-08, 01:07 PM

Actually Hibby answered this back when the game was just going live. That they will allow MBT's to have dedicated drivers.

I believe they said that they were thinking about it, but recently he's shot it down many times.

maybe as another tank, but not for MBTs

Vanir

2013-05-08, 02:20 PM

I believe they said that they were thinking about it, but recently he's shot it down many times.

maybe as another tank, but not for MBTs

I am pretty sure he said "We are going to" back then, but if he has recently shot down the idea, what are the sources? I do keep up to date on PS2 news and rumors, though I don't use twitter or reddit. So if it was those sources then I'll just have to take your word for it.

robocpf1

2013-05-08, 10:58 PM

I am pretty sure he said "We are going to" back then, but if he has recently shot down the idea, what are the sources? I do keep up to date on PS2 news and rumors, though I don't use twitter or reddit. So if it was those sources then I'll just have to take your word for it.

In one of the AGN Broadcasts we discussed it with him at length, specifically a cert for the MBT to allow the gunner to have full control of the primary weapon. Part of what kept them away from that was the Magrider, as a fixed-forward gun turret, would suffer from such an arrangement, though we did discuss the option that VS simply wouldn't get that ability and would be compensated through asymmetrical balancing.

That was the last I heard of it, but I do miss things :D

Whiteagle

2013-05-09, 12:24 AM

In one of the AGN Broadcasts we discussed it with him at length, specifically a cert for the MBT to allow the gunner to have full control of the primary weapon. Part of what kept them away from that was the Magrider, as a fixed-forward gun turret, would suffer from such an arrangement, though we did discuss the option that VS simply wouldn't get that ability and would be compensated through asymmetrical balancing.

That was the last I heard of it, but I do miss things :D
Personally I wonder why they don't just switch your gun mounts...
It's not like you don't use the Saron as a Secondary Cannon anyways, so why shouldn't it be the basis for the VS's Main Tank Weapon?

Then again, I'm part of that uncool logical crowd that wants to take the Main Cannon away from Drivers, and I really don't know how well a Nose-mounted Basilisk would work...

Vanir

2013-05-09, 02:13 AM

In one of the AGN Broadcasts we discussed it with him at length, specifically a cert for the MBT to allow the gunner to have full control of the primary weapon. Part of what kept them away from that was the Magrider, as a fixed-forward gun turret, would suffer from such an arrangement, though we did discuss the option that VS simply wouldn't get that ability and would be compensated through asymmetrical balancing.

That was the last I heard of it, but I do miss things :D

Higbby said it in a video kinda in responce to after TotalBiscuit did his critique of the game before launch. Planetside 2 Critique. What's wrong with it so far? - YouTube

Hyncharas

2013-05-30, 05:31 PM

It's funny in this Squad Beacon that performance optimisations was mentioned; whenever there are more than 50 people in the local area, my framerate goes from 30fps to 5fps in short order.

I have noticed a really, REALLY weird issue when playing the game on Geforce Mobile 8/9 GPUs, however. I have a few options on medium and toned down my Render Settings to 80%, but all the others (except shadows that are off) are set to high. But if you globally change the settings to Medium or Low, it becomes unaplayable. Can someone on the devteam explain to me why high settings work with older GPUs, but medium or low settings completely break the game?