News: Infiltrator Week

Mod · 2012-03-20, 05:44 PM

That's right folks, looks like it is Infiltrator week this week...
http://www.planetside2.com/news/infi...comm-link-2012

Even though Rebirthing technology has nearly eliminated the concept of fear on Auraxis, the Infiltrator remains one of the few things soldiers are afraid of. Originally specializing in the assassination of high-profile political targets, the Infiltrator quickly found a home on the battlefield. Their presence alone has rapidly become synonymous with unease and paranoia, causing enemy soldiers to perceive even shadows in their peripheral as a very real threat. Fear combined with their specialized recon and sniping roles makes the Infiltrator a welcome addition to any empire’s ranks...

Hopefully some more 'mazin screenshots to come later in the week

FastAndFree · 2012-03-20, 05:45 PM

Stay tuned for a week's worth of nature pics with squads of unseen cloakers

Knocky · 2012-03-20, 05:46 PM

About bloody time.

Unless of course they give out even less info then what the Medics got.

I am still of two minds about Cloakers being the new snipers. I loved ganking those sniping SOB's and now I have to gank my own class?

Skitrel · 2012-03-20, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by FastAndFree

Stay tuned for a week's worth of nature pics with squads of unseen cloakers

Synapses · 2012-03-20, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Skitrel

How Not To Be Seen - YouTube

ROFL, at first I was like... this is lame... but it turned out to be super funny.

As for my contribution... Why all this angst against infils? They are a good role. I like the idea of being able to stealth around as a sniper now. Its going to be awesome and fair, ill be about to reach out and put a hurt on someone and if they are quick enough or smart enough they will have there chance to get an easy kill on me as I will naturally have little to no armor if spotted.

Skitrel · 2012-03-20, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Synapses

ROFL, at first I was like... this is lame... but it turned out to be super funny.

What? There are people that haven't seen everything Monty Python have ever made?

You have some the best comedy in the world to catch up on.

NewSith · 2012-03-20, 07:53 PM

Finally, I really hope to see how ES sniper rifles look like...

Synapses · 2012-03-20, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Skitrel

What? There are people that haven't seen everything Monty Python have ever made?

You have some the best comedy in the world to catch up on.

Off topic, but no Skitrel, lol. I have only seen the holy grail.

Coreldan · 2012-03-21, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Skitrel

What? There are people that haven't seen everything Monty Python have ever made?

You have some the best comedy in the world to catch up on.

I dont think I've yet too really find brittish comedy fun. It's just not fun lol.

So that said, I've only really seen snippets of Monty Pythons, such as Ministry of Silly Walks and a few other that my friend has forced down my throat, but meh, not worth my time.

On topic, I like that they mentioned the scout rifle. Me and my friend were actually wondering if the game would have anything akin to a.. SKS or FN FAL or something like that, basically a semi auto rifle with good ranged capabilities, but still not quite a sniper so also OK at close-medium range.

NC cloaker > all.

I'm not much into cloaking gameplay in general, but I cant wait to potentially pull off some infil squad action with my outfit. Not as a regular thing, but it could be fun on a rare occasion. I could imagine the "oh shit" feeling you get when you turn on your darklight and notice you are surrounded by 10 infils and before you realize you are dead

ThGlump · 2012-03-20, 05:46 PM

Week of empty screenshots?

Mod · 2012-03-20, 05:47 PM

No mention of those controversial shotguns though

Gogita · 2012-03-20, 05:47 PM

" The most recent iterations of infiltration suits allow the use of various cloak configurations, allowing Infiltrators to customize their camouflage’s strength and power consumption based on their preferences and needs."

Hmmmm, does this mean cloaking will costs like stamina? And that we can decide ourselves if we want to sacrifice weaker cloaking for lower stamina drain? Interesting....

FastAndFree · 2012-03-20, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Gogita

Hmmmm, does this mean cloaking will costs like stamina? And that we can decide ourselves if we want to sacrifice weaker cloaking for lower stamina drain? Interesting....

It could just refer to the weaker cloak of sniper infils

**Malorn** · 2012-03-20, 05:54 PM

Hrm, still don't know what sort of unique value an Infiltrator brings to a squad other than the ability to cloak and long-range effectiveness.

The description mentioned power consumption, so it looks as though cloaking is not something that can be on permanently like PS1 and is more like the Spy mechanic from TF2, though presumably with a lot longer stealth timer. And of course power consumption and strength are customizable.

I'd really like to know what sort of unique teamwork-oriented value an Infiltrator brings to the table. Can they help capture objectives faster? Do they have an EMP grenade? Do they auto-spot enemy soldiers in their view?

Other than long range effectiveness, why would a squad of heavy infantry want an infiltrator? I don't think a cloaking suit is a strong enough reason to take one. Auto-spotting hostiles for the squad might justify close-recon support, as would an EMP grenade.

WellWisherELF · 2012-03-20, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Malorn

Hrm, still don't know what sort of unique value an Infiltrator brings to a squad other than the ability to cloak and long-range effectiveness.

Intel.