Question on Vanu Max

[MushuuTerra]

Ok, First of all...I was condsidering being a Reaver pilot...But I been thinking Lately about the Vanu MAx

Now, Im not usually Into Heavy armor and big weapons, More stealthy stuff but...Im thinking of trying it out;

how SLOW is it? unbearably slow that i will Commit suicide or ...What?

The ..Whats Jumpjets on the Vanu max...I they actually any good? If anyone knows, whats the aproximate time you can be capable of flying/hovering Whatever...


The Weapons, Starfire Quaser and Comet...

Will i only be able to use 1 of these...Or can i dump them all in my inventory (if i have the space)

[Led]

Big targets attract rockets.

:spam:

[MushuuTerra]

thankyou for the, very detailed Awnser Led, My hats off to you.

[Zatrais]

Download the official trailers.

See MAX's move there and a VS MAX using its boosters.

[Venoxile]

maxes have no inventory first of all, and second the vanu max is very slow, and third the max can only have 1 of those weapons at once.

[Camping Carl]

It's fairly quick, and it's jumpjets can get you decent airtime, but once in the air you can't change direction.

Watch the trailer at the official site, it's on the main page just down a little bit. It shows a vanu max using the jump jets.

[Ouroboros]

The MAX weapons are attached to the armor, this means if you want to switch weapons, you must certify in that type of MAX, AI/AA/AV, then switch armors at an equipment terminal.

All that stuff about speed and jumpjets are under the NDA.
But, all MAXs have a 'run' ability, where they build up speed gradually until they are traveling at about the same speed as a tank. While in this mode, the MAX cannot fire its weapon, and its ability to turn is greatly reduced.

I would guess, though, that the VS MAX is the fastest MAX out of them all, since that's about its only advantage. :D

Jumpjets? No clue.

[MushuuTerra]

thanks

[Zarparchior]

While the trailer does show it... we'll only be able to give accurate answers when Open Beta starts and the NDA is lifted.

[Ouroboros]

By the way, since everything is still under the NDA, no one can be certain of anything, since everything is being tweeked constantly.

Edit: Dang it Zar. :D

[Venoxile]

Originally posted by Zarparchior
While the trailer does show it... we'll only be able to give accurate answers when Open Beta starts and the NDA is lifted.
You people need to stop saying that nda is lifted when open beta starts. It's not being lifted, hamma has said this many times.

[Zatrais]

Originally posted by Venoxile
You people need to stop saying that nda is lifted when open beta starts. It's not being lifted, hamma has said this many times.

I'm still waiting for a link to where hamma says that..... not that you'll find one.

[Venoxile]

Originally posted by Zatrais
I'm still waiting for a link to where hamma says that..... not that you'll find one.

I'm too lazy to find a link, just ask hamma, geeze.

[Lillemanden]

Originally posted by Venoxile
maxes have no inventory first of all, and second the vanu max is very slow, and third the max can only have 1 of those weapons at once.
It's been said multiple times that Max's will able to carry ammo and suplies for the other soldiers because of its pretty big inventory.

[Venoxile]

I've been following this game for a year and i never saw that. Could u get a link?

[Revenant]

Originally posted by Zatrais
I'm still waiting for a link to where hamma says that..... not that you'll find one.
Originally posted by Venoxile
I'm too lazy to find a link, just ask hamma, geeze.

l33t Whore > Commander

[Ouroboros]

The NDA will be lifted when Open Beta starts. I believe you misunderstood Hamma.

Last week when a bunch of people got Open Beta emails, everyone thought that open beta has started, thus the NDA lifts. Many wanted to post screenshots they have taken. Hamma cleared it up that Open Beta has NOT started and the NDA is still in affect.

Edit: My mistake, I forgot that it was Afex that cleared it up.

[Zatrais]

Originally posted by Venoxile
I'm too lazy to find a link, just ask hamma, geeze.

I have asked hamma, asked him after the first time you posted that they won't remove the nda when open beta comes.

Session Start: Wed Apr 09 23:29:25 2003
Session Ident: PSU-Hamma
[23:29] <Zatrais> has SOE officially said they're not lifting the NDA for open? i know they've said open hasn't started and the NDA is still in effect
[23:30] <PSU-Hamma> Dont listen to Venoxile
[23:30] <PSU-Hamma> They will lift it eventually
[23:30] <Zatrais> thats what i figured
[23:30] <Zatrais> can't have 13 year olds signing a legaly binding document hehe
[23:30] <PSU-Hamma> Indeed ;)

*note the legaly binding document is a reference to the NDA and the fact that 13 year olds can sign up for beta in contests. You can't have 13 year olds signing a NDA. So what the point of having the NDA in effect for some and not others?

Hamma can validate the log if you don't take my word for it.

As for the MAX inventory, it's a pretty commonly known fact. But if you want proof, then look at the screenshots. Can clearly see MAX users carrying ammo and medkits. Now, how likely is it that the devs would make a standard MAX config whit medkits that those whitout the cert can't use?

The MAX wearer has to have picked his ammo and gear, thus the MAX has a inventory.

[Venoxile]

Aight, didn't know that, the maxes can't heal or repair themselves though, right? That would truly make them unfair. Having them beable to carry large amounts of medical applicators/banks would make it neccessary to have one in a large squad.

If in a large attack, you could bring 4 maxes and an ams with a large number of infantry. Then the people int he maxes squads could kill them, leaving their stuff on the ground for troops to use, and the maxes could spawn back in reinforced armor to the ams.

[Zatrais]

Originally posted by Venoxile
Aight, didn't know that, the maxes can't heal or repair themselves though, right? That would truly make them unfair. Having them beable to carry large amounts of medical applicators/banks would make it neccessary to have one in a large squad.

If in a large attack, you could bring 4 maxes and an ams with a large number of infantry. Then the people int he maxes squads could kill them, leaving their stuff on the ground for troops to use, and the maxes could spawn back in reinforced armor to the ams.

The MAX's can use medkit ( NOT applicators, medkits are 1 shot deals) but they can't use BANKS to repair armor. BANKS are equiped in a inventory slot but the medkits can be attached to the hotbar (F1 to F10?) and used from that.

Basically, they can heal their health whit medkits but not their armor.

[The Eternal]

Originally posted by Venoxile
maxes have no inventory first of all, and second the vanu max is very slow, and third the max can only have 1 of those weapons at once.

Whats with the Sudden Influx of Morons Latly? Did they migrate from SOE official board?
1) Max's Have the LARGEST Inventory
2)Vanu MAX is the FASTED of the MAX armors
3)So what If you can only have one you can change between them, if you have the Cert

AND the max's are in no way slow, If you watch some of the trailers they move decently fast AND have a feature that lets them run in a single direction and keep up with most vehicals.

As for the jumpjets don't expect to hover, they are designed more for tactics, IE Jumping over walls, and onto roofs, maybe jumping over other players. Seriously watch the trailer it shows the max's in action

Originally posted by Venoxile
I've been following this game for a year and i never saw that.
With the number of stupid things you've said in this one thread so far... I highly doubt it... There is a difference between hearing about a game, and looking at a website, and actually following the game.

[Vimp]

Why not just correct peoples mistakes? Why must we all insult them on top of it?

[EarlyDawn]

Yes, MAXes have inventories. Why the hell wouldn't they? They used to have trunks, but they were apparently taken out. However, I see no reason why they can't just carry and trade when necessary.

Hamma has not said that the NDA was still intact when open started. He said it was still up until they say otherwise. Get the specifics right.

[Hellsfire123]

Originally posted by Vimp
Why not just correct peoples mistakes? Why must we all insult them on top of it?

Its more fun that way.

Anyway. Max - Decent speed, slower then all other armors. Running ability is faster then all other armors, but slower then vechs. Largest inventory of all the armors, cant use REK, BANK, or med applicators. Cant switch between weapons. Jump jets are for getting over walls and onto things, fairly useful id say. The NDA has not been lifted, but will be "loosened" for open beta.

Ok i think i answered all the questions. Just on more thing.

l33t Whore > Commander

Stupidiest thing ever, i saw someone go from recruit to commander in a week from spamming. Just because they have been here longer doesnt mean they know more. In this case you happen to be right, but dont judge someone by their title.

[NeoTassadar]

Originally posted by Venoxile
I've been following this game for a year and i never saw that. Could u get a link? I say now what I tell everyone. Check the devchats. There's a few dozen pages of info total in there, I think.

[Phenom]

Everytime i see a Vanu MAX i run for my life with my agility armor and standard issue weapon lol.... they are very hard to kill and they kill you fast.

[Hamma]

Originally posted by Hellsfire123
Stupidiest thing ever, i saw someone go from recruit to commander in a week from spamming. Just because they have been here longer doesnt mean they know more. In this case you happen to be right, but dont judge someone by their title. Well said.

Don't make me remove titles alltogether :eek:

[Zarparchior]

Yep... I think this post has reached the end. Let me sum it up for everyone who doens't like to read through these painfully long threads... :rolleyes:

1. MAXes have the largest inventory for players.
2. MAXes can use medkits but not any of the restoration equipment (i.e. BANK, MA, etc)
3. When Open Beta starts the NDA will be lifted (if not sooner).
4. Your postcost does not equal your leetness.

There. That covers the gist of it. Now kindly go about everyday business. Mainly spamming, right? :p

[StompinTom]

The End...

[Denali]

The only Vanu MAX to be afraid of imo is the anti-aircraft one..that thing is killer. The TR MAXs are the scary ones. :scared: