Nitpicky Request: Outfit Tags

[Synnoc]

I've always felt an important part of the Planetside experience was the encouragement of teamwork and team loyalty. I always liked the concept of the "honorable enemy", where I recognized by name (and hated) the exploits of enemy outfits. The "TRx" tag, for example, commanded notice, respect, infamy, or all of the above. It brought instantaneous recognition without the clutter that an underslung outfit name would cause.

To that end, I would respectfully request PS2 have that kind of outfit tag built into the name display system. Let each outfit leader choose 2-5 letters plus (optionally) various bracers or brackets to offset it, and let a configuration option be to automatically attach that tag to the members of the outfit. The results would only be positive: it creates outfit identity and enemy recognition, as well as less name awkwardness if someone changes outfits.

As well, if PS2 is as big as we all hope it will be, allowing for alliances (groups of outfits) and alliance tags would also be good.

EDIT, since I tweeted this. When you see my name, it would look like "[SoV]Synnoc" or "Synnoc<SoV>" since I'm in the Sons of Vanu outfit. If I left SoV and joined Ghosts of the Revolution, my name might then look like "{GotR}Synnoc". If GotR and Azure Twilight decided to have a combined arms night, one of the leaders might create a "[GoT]" tag (Ghosts of Twilight) that everyone would start sporting for that night's fun.

[Zulthus]

This would be useful; just make sure you have to be in an outfit to use the feature.

[DviddLeff]

I want it written on the infantries and vehicles badges.

[Bags]

ATx name or BLx name doesn't make the outfits any scarier. TRxname commands respect (also nameDT) because the players are very good.

But I wouldn't be against this.

[Quovatis]

Originally Posted by Bags

ATx name or BLx name doesn't make the outfits any scarier. TRxname commands respect (also nameDT) because the players are very good.

But I wouldn't be against this.

Or just have an option to show enemy outfit names under their player name just as it does for friendlies in PS1.

[DviddLeff]

Originally Posted by Quovatis

Or just have an option to show enemy outfit names under their player name just as it does for friendlies in PS1.

Please, no red names over enemies, let alone outfit tags as well.

Green over friendlies sure, but don't make the game point out enemies that are taking cover.

[FastAndFree]

I want to at least see the name (and outfit) of the people who I aim at

I like this idea, but make it so outfit tags can only consist of letters. That will reduce the volume of penises and boobs in outfit tags

[MasterChief096]

Originally Posted by DviddLeff

Please, no red names over enemies, let alone outfit tags as well.

Green over friendlies sure, but don't make the game point out enemies that are taking cover.

While this is a valid concern I do want to know who I am going up against when I'm firing at them.

Just make it so the name is visible only when the enemy player is in obvious sight by a friendly or is exposed on radar for everyone to see. If no one sees him, then his name doesn't appear to anyone.

[Nephilimuk]

I like but they should be earnt and hard to come by.

Give them a value and then tier them once the game evolves. It will give outfits goals and something to work for. If you limit the supply or add critera to maintain then they would be a great way of keeping players interested in the game and provide a ranking method between outfits.

[SavageB]

Originally Posted by Nephilimuk

I like but they should be earnt and hard to come by.

Give them a value and then tier them once the game evolves. It will give outfits goals and something to work for. If you limit the supply or add critera to maintain then they would be a great way of keeping players interested in the game and provide a ranking method between outfits.

I dont think it would be fair for some "good" teams to have this option only, if they would incorporate something like this, it has to be across the board. Outfits will be earning other things in game, something like this shouldnt be something you have to "earn" imo.

[klu]

i found the friendly outfit tags from ps1 to be too cluttered, i would prefer something similar to the op for both friendlies and enemies

[Graywolves]

I never think someone is respectable or scary because of their tags or outfit.

I remember enemy names because of my encounters with them. They already plan to give something identifiable with outfits in customization so that's covered. But I don't feel like that "respectable enemy" recognition can be forced, it's something that just naturally happens.

[Brusi]

I definitely agree with the OP in terms of simplifying friendly identifiers, however i'm undecided about the tags showing on enemies.

Displaying enemy outfit tags is cool in terms of promoting competition and community, but i also think that there is a tactical element to reducing the amount of information that is available to your enemy.

I.E. Cyssor All: We can't afford to lose Leza, there are only a few droppers, fast responders, get there and help resecure.

VS

Global: holy shit, there are multiple dudes from "Hero's of the 69th Gravy Train" We need to respond in force now, and quickly! We can't afford to lose Leza!!

In the first instance, if the Hot69GT are actually any good, then the few fast responders that arrive, get dominated and hilarity ensues. In the second instance, the defense of Leza is not simply left up to the zerg and the strategic advantage is lost, however this may have the effect of promoting competition between skilled outfits. If an enemy outfit knows where your outfit is conducting ops, then they can respond more often.

[zuesrocks]

Originally Posted by Bags

ATx name or BLx name doesn't make the outfits any scarier. TRxname commands respect (also nameDT) because the players are very good.

But I wouldn't be against this.

no not really there are just players like everone ealse

[NewSith]

I'm good with it, only if /t BigCook will reach BigCook indepndently of him being Th3xBigCook or NotS0xBigCook.