something to remember

foam · 2012-03-05, 03:16 AM

As Planetside 2 moves forward I'd like to propose something to everyone that a lot of you might already be doing and have already realized.

A lot of people are already following the development of PS2 with great attention but countless more are not simply because they do not even know what Planetside is.

One of the most powerful marketing tools available is the word of mouth. If something is good enough and it is being talked about and passed on from person to person conversation to conversation it only takes a little time before you've achieved something for free that big companies spend millions per year making TV commercials for.

SOE as you know is making PS2 for PS1 fans but are just as dedicated to tapping new markets of players whom in 2003 were too young to understand games but are now 16-20 years old.

Many people are fans of MMO's and FPS games, but fewer might know about PS2. I suggest that you, the loyal PS1 fans and newcomers talk about PS2 as much as you can to those who are even remotely interested in FPS` or MMOs.

Everywhere you go and you meet new people who are into these games, don't be afraid to drop PS2 into there somehow or at least point them in the right direction.

There are few MMOFPS` out there and it's relatively new in the genre so if we are able to help PS2 become very successful, it can only benefit us in the end as SOE and other developers alike see the potential of MMOFPS`.

I am sure there are untold millions out there who have never heard of PS2. I'm sure SOE will probably do a lot of marketing near release but it never hurts to have an army of people marketing for free on your behalf.

Coreldan · 2012-03-05, 03:43 AM

I try, but often skip cos it's so hard to describe Planetside to someone who has no idea. You dont want to give them an image of Halo, WoW or EVE

Bags · 2012-03-05, 03:54 AM

I show people my sticky, the small amount of gameplay we have, the larger screenshots, and screens / videos from the glory days of PS1. I've got about 20 people willing to try it, half of which are trying to buy mags to get into the beta.

Skittles · 2012-03-05, 04:04 AM

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

Synapses · 2012-03-05, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

You sound so hateful man. Peace is a great thing. As for your points about the EU servers, that stuff takes time to work out. Have some Patience.

CaptainMaverik · 2012-03-05, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

Therion I · 2012-03-05, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by CaptainMaverik

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

I too am worried about EU servers. Personally I don't want to be on an EU server. I'd much rather they have a UK server so I can have a decent ping and understand everyone. Fat chance I guess... Failing that I'd happily play on a Dutch server but find French and German servers laggy for some reason.

But, back to the point: I am recommending people sign up for the beta to see for themselves.

Skittles · 2012-03-05, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by CaptainMaverik

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

You keep holding onto that dream. That and a bunch of cardboard boxes and you'll have some nice wonderful ocean front property for yourself. If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up. They've proven it countless times and did so just recently. Like I said, until proven otherwise, its the same shit with a new skin on it from SOE.

CidHighwind · 2012-03-05, 07:00 AM

www.planetsidestories.me

That's the goal of this project. Support it and spread the word!

Hmr85 · 2012-03-05, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

You keep holding onto that dream. That and a bunch of cardboard boxes and you'll have some nice wonderful ocean front property for yourself. If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up. They've proven it countless times and did so just recently. Like I said, until proven otherwise, its the same shit with a new skin on it from SOE.

You seem familiar.

SuperMorto · 2012-03-05, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Hmr85

You seem familiar.

Where did you get that picture of me? loooooooooool!! So true!

atone · 2012-03-05, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up.

A little over the top but you have a point. SOE has a major image problem and I hope they are taking it seriously because it diminishes any current or future products, even if they are mind blowingly stupendous (PS2

). People are going to say. "Oh, SOE is doing it, PASS!" Which is the problem today. Makes all of us that are anticipating Planetside2's greatness and trying to get the word out, work that much harder to convince everyone, or it makes some of us just not say anything at all. Worst part is the devs have been great and it would be an atrocity to have all their efforts be overshadowed and nullified by corporate thrashing about. Any responsible company would address their shortcomings and take steps to rectify.

My rant on what they should do:

First is damage control. Usually involves some spin that no one really buys but it shows that they addressing the problem without further undermining their image. Commit to rectify the situation(s). Get out and talk their customers, other industry professionals, or even the general public. Good way to gather more info on areas of further improvement. Find out people's grievances let them know that they in fact do care.

Second is to act on those issues. Setup guide lines and revise protocol. Most importantly, make it their first priority to listen and act in order to make their current and future customers happy. Show the new direction of the company by expressing some transparency to your customers.

Third, they should make a lot of noise about whatever successes they accomplish. Get the word out "there has been some big changes" regain some integrity, change some minds and win people back.

Last and most important is behave in a consistent manner. At any point there is a serious potential for it to back fire. They have to stay vigilant.

I do believe they are trying. We've seen some evidence of it already. They could have ignored the backlash with the pro7 deal. Would have been EXTREMELY stupid but they could have. Its defiantly not enough but give them credit for the attempt. They do have a long way to go.

Raymac · 2012-03-05, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Skittles

You keep holding onto that dream. That and a bunch of cardboard boxes and you'll have some nice wonderful ocean front property for yourself. If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up. They've proven it countless times and did so just recently. Like I said, until proven otherwise, its the same shit with a new skin on it from SOE.

If that is how you really feel, I honestly wonder what you are even doing here other than to just troll. If you are already convinced that PS2 will be a crappy game, then why follow its development? Just check back in after it's been up and running after a few months, and since it will be f2p you can check it out for yourself then. That way you don't need to waste your time following and hating on something that you are sure will fail.

Adios amigo. See you in about a year.

Skittles · 2012-03-05, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

If that is how you really feel, I honestly wonder what you are even doing here other than to just troll. If you are already convinced that PS2 will be a crappy game, then why follow its development? Just check back in after it's been up and running after a few months, and since it will be f2p you can check it out for yourself then. That way you don't need to waste your time following and hating on something that you are sure will fail.

Adios amigo. See you in about a year.

*Loud buzzer noise*

Wrong answer not going anywhere there fanboi. Ive read enough of your posts and all the other nitwits running rampant around here to grasp the fact that more of you then should be allowed have "Beaten Spouse Syndrome" with SOE. You just keep getting abused, used, lied to, and keep coming back for more and more with the belief that "SOE really cares about me, I can just tell

" I've got the sneaky suspicion that an unhealthy amount of you still pay-to-play PS1. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=image...0&tx=133&ty=94

Originally Posted by EZShot

All I can say is that there are a lot of new people finding this forum daily and when they come looking for some input on how the game's shaping up and how the developers are doing and they find some (a lot) of the community flat-out bitching about the studio it would make me think twice about the game. Looking from their perspective.

If you don't like what SOE is doing I suggest going to the station forum to bitch about it.

Vancha said it much nicer then I would have but his point is still valid. Offering the counter-point to the MASS amount of obvious fans around here is actually healthier then the mass amount hanging off SOE's jock.

Like I said in my 1st post in this thread. SOE doesnt deserve my compliments nor word of mouth advertising until they can prove they've changed. So far this is all just fantasy, hopes and dreams from the masses here that this is going to be everything you hope for and more. I hope you're right. I thoroughly enjoyed PS upto BFRs, caves, ect ect, and stayed much longer then I should have probably even after that. But they dont get a get out of jail free card simply because they're making PS2, posting pics and tweeting 1-liners.

Vancha · 2012-03-05, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

Originally Posted by Synapses

You sound so hateful man. Peace is a great thing. As for your points about the EU servers, that stuff takes time to work out. Have some Patience.

This is what Smed said...

We've come up with a plan to allow ALL players to play on any servers they want. More details to follow.

That was the 27th, in response to masses of people shedding any plans to play an SOE game. A week later and we still have no details of the plan that apparently already exists?