Vanu Hover Bikes (like the flash)

Demarkin · 2012-06-06, 11:27 PM

Maybe instead or in addition too the "flash" fast attack transport, the vanu could have a specific version of the vehicle in the form of perhaps a hover bike, much like the mag rider, but instead in the shape of a motorcycle that floats, keeping the same charachteristics of fast but flimsy, of course a trade would have to be made with the large increase in manouverability. Maybe lighter weapons, or heavier cost, or less speed, etc. Maybe even as a future project, all factions could have faction specific fast attack vehicles.

This could just deepen the specific faction feel that each empire owns and devise even more new tactics as to how rush/ambush tactics could be performed, providing different varieties for strategy within a strategical option (ambushing/guerrila warfare)

I'm sure there are plenty of ways this bike would be overpowered compared to the generic flash which is why it's a suggestion for far later in the future, but i'm also sure there are several ways to iron out this balance. It adds to deepen strategy options furthur and offers a new idea of a more viable, flanking vehichle that is a strict balance of fast and durable (a fast attack vehicle of some sorts), but still retains the same trade off system that the game implements.

Attachment cite: http://genesoul.blogspot.com/2010/09...-concepts.html

Zekeen · 2012-06-07, 12:34 AM

I'm all for seeing Vanu get unique and odd items. It diversifies them further from the other two factions.

Maybe they should give the TR and NC some armored Motorcycles for unarmed super light, high speed transports. Players have always wanted some motos hehe.

Demarkin · 2012-06-07, 01:26 AM

Yes, Yes! Definately. Could be like the armoured bike in Batman Begins!

AssassinGT · 2012-06-07, 01:31 AM

I always thought the Flash could use a bigger brother counter part. I want WAY more empire specific vehicles actually. Infact I don't like the common pool vehicles but I wish each empire had everything of their own. So yes, I'm all for this!

MacXXcaM · 2012-06-07, 01:40 AM

Very much approved.

NoKitty · 2012-06-07, 02:09 AM

VS- Hover Bike

TR- Crotch Rocket/Sport Bike

NC- Chopper/Cruiser/Hog

I think it'd be nice to give them a little firepower like a little forward only firing weapon that can harass bigger vehicles like a fly, to distract and annoy.

Another direction to go, put a 2nd seat on the back and let the backseat shoot their class weapons 360 degrees.

or both. jk OP

AssassinGT · 2012-06-07, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by NoKitty

VS- Hover Bike

TR- Crotch Rocket/Sport Bike

NC- Chopper/Cruiser/Hog

I think it'd be nice to give them a little firepower like a little forward only firing weapon that can harass bigger vehicles like a fly, to distract and annoy.

Another direction to go, put a 2nd seat on the back and let the backseat shoot their class weapons 360 degrees.

or both. jk OP

eh id keep it realistic, Obviously you shouldn't mix civilian equipment with this militaristic war setting. Just keep it the usual, speed, for TR and armored and slow for the NC.

PlaceboCyanide · 2012-06-07, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Demarkin

Attachment cite: http://genesoul.blogspot.com/2010/09...-concepts.html

I would love to see that in game! In order for that to happen it needs to bring something to the table that the Quad/Flash doesn't. Whatever the cycles bring to the table also needs to be balanced out as well. If they're to be faster than the Quads, will that make them more squishy? Will they be weaponless in an attempt to bring back the Wraith cloaking mechanic on a vehicle?

I very much like the idea, and I think the cloak might be it's best chance of bringing something to the PS2 table.