News: Chinese Interview with John Smedley

Hamma · 2011-09-08, 08:32 AM

http://www.planetside-universe.com/n...edley-2538.htm

Ninetailed · 2011-09-08, 08:44 AM

When asked about the business mode and beta schedule, Smedley reveals that the game will be free-to-play, but it may not be the microtransaction type as he mentions the model of buy to play and Diablo 3's auction house.

"Buy to play" as in the thing Guild Wars does where you pay for the game up-front but it's free thereafter? It's a bit hard to get additional context when I don't read a word of chinese, unfortunately.

Tigersmith · 2011-09-08, 08:52 AM

hmm. well not really what I wanted.

Alien invasions? Really? sigh
And free 2 play.. Eww but would have to hear the specifics.

Going to be strange to see a game so massive you can buy on shelves and f2p.

This brings up big concerns about buying power weapons ect... Too much to Handle this morning, I'll post more later.

And I don't think people will respond well to this news. Everyone please try to stay constructive. Lol.

Lunarchild · 2011-09-08, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Tigersmith

hmm. well not really what I wanted.

Alien invasions? Really? sigh
And free 2 play.. Eww but would have to hear the specifics.

The Alien Invasions I believe were mentioned before, and they said it won't be in for launch. That means we still have plenty of time to convince them it's not a good idea

And I doubt they'll add it in unless it really adds to the experience.

Interestingly enough the 500x500x500 is not the max of the engine... Should provide some interesting ways of expansion later on, that's for sure.

As for Free 2 Play / Buy 2 Play, I was kind of expecting that. Especially the buy 2 play is good for the population of the game. But like you said, need more specifics.

Aractain · 2011-09-08, 08:53 AM

Auction house? We can trade jackhammers for real world money now?

Also team up events suck, let me fight the NC WHILE I shoot aliens PLZ.

So is this info legits? As in require clarification of details!

Zulthus · 2011-09-08, 09:03 AM

Loved all the news up to this point. But AI invasions, F2P, and AUCTION HOUSE?

This cannot be good, or?

I'll see how it plays out...

FastAndFree · 2011-09-08, 09:07 AM

"over 2000 soldiers"

This is getting better and better

Vancha · 2011-09-08, 09:01 AM

Cue a thread of premature reactions based off some badly translated chinese.

Hamma · 2011-09-08, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Vancha

Cue a thread of premature reactions based off some badly translated chinese.

Pretty much.

It's important to note more than anything that this article is translated and thus, may have some crap in it that makes little or no sense. Of course the general overview is probably sound but the translations are horrible.

Originally Posted by Tigersmith

These ai invasions better not have teamwork between empires.

Sounds that way to me.

But who says you can't start attacking another empire during the invasion?

Tigersmith · 2011-09-08, 09:06 AM

These ai invasions better not have teamwork between empires.

I'm open to this but worried. I know they said they are thinking about it. As it's not a sure thing.

Planetside was the only game where i felt actual hate for the other empire. This would 100% detract from that.

WoW even ruined the game with many events that had the horde and alliance work together. Dumb

** I know it's early and they are thinking about it. These are just my opinions based on other experiences.**

Dorest0rm · 2011-09-08, 09:08 AM

2000 soldiers. FAPFAPFAP
AI Invasions sound neat. As long as they occur max once every 2/3 months or so.
F2P. Not sure if want...
Auction House. Not sure if want either.

FastAndFree · 2011-09-08, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dorest0rm

Auction House. Not sure if want either.

This is not how you spell OH GOD NO! rabblerabblerabble

Aractain · 2011-09-08, 09:11 AM

I didn't do vanila WoW but I never liked the idea of working with the horde (I like pretty people, not pretentious posers... pitty they got belfs).

I would LOVE dynamic event type aliens digging through the earth (gears/dune style) to break up combat on some days (DAYS not hours). I would hate to have to work along side the NC to do it.

basti · 2011-09-08, 09:18 AM

God damnit guys, would you SHUTUP?

We know about the AI Invasion thing since Fan Faire! It dosent even matter at all right now, its something WAY WAY WAY post release.

And what the fuck are you talking about an auction house? Theres not a single word about that related to Planetside 2. Read the goddamn article and stop just taking random words...

Miir · 2011-09-08, 09:22 AM

It can't be popular in China without an auction house. What would the farmers do?