Alpha squad: 12 gun unlock

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 09:54 AM

Not sure if this was explained before, but I couldn't find it.

What guns are unlocked?

Do we get to choose? Can we unlock four guns from each empire or any mix thereof? Does it include infantry AV weapons?

Harrod · 2012-11-17, 09:56 AM

As I recall, it's an SMG, LMG, Rifle and something else for each empire. No choice, no AV.

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 09:58 AM

I see. Do we know which ones or will it be a surprise when we log in?

derito · 2012-11-17, 09:59 AM

You get 1 light machine gun, 1 carbine, 1 assault rifle and 1 sniper rifle for each empire.
The weapons are account-bound so every character you create will have his empire's 4 weapons unlocked.
You don't choose the weapons you unlock with alpha squad.

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 10:02 AM

Wait a minute, what guns do non-alpha players get? Don't they already get one of each type (e.g., gauss, gauss saw, mercenary, bolt action, etc.). So alpha will bump us one more gun deeper into each class, right?

ringring · 2012-11-17, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Beerbeer

Wait a minute, what guns do non-alpha players get? Don't they already get one of each type (e.g., gauss, gauss saw, mercenary, bolt action, etc.). So alpha will bump us one more gun deeper into each class, right?

Yep.

You can also use your SC to get other stuff such as AV or AA on top.

Tamas · 2012-11-17, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Beerbeer

Wait a minute, what guns do non-alpha players get? Don't they already get one of each type (e.g., gauss, gauss saw, mercenary, bolt action, etc.). So alpha will bump us one more gun deeper into each class, right?

There are "default" guns unlocked for all players. Alpha squad gets extra guns from the shop....

derito · 2012-11-17, 10:04 AM

All the guns unlocked with alpha squad can be bought with certs or SC.
What I meant was that alpha squad buyers don't choose the guns they unlock with it.
But yes alpha squad will have more choice at the start, that's the whole point of paying for sidegrades.

Alox · 2012-11-17, 10:06 AM

I am not entirely sure, but I found this list:

Assault Rifle
NCGR-22
TRCycler TRV
VSH-V45

Carbine
NCAC-X11
TRT5
VSPulsar C

LMG
NCEM6 LMG
TRTMG-50 B
VSSVA-88

Sniper
NCLA80
TRSR-7
VSV10

Erendil · 2012-11-18, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Alox

I am not entirely sure, but I found this list:

Assault Rifle
NCGR-22
TRCycler TRV
VSH-V45

Carbine
NCAC-X11
TRT5
VSPulsar C

LMG
NCEM6 LMG
TRTMG-50 B
VSSVA-88

Sniper
NCLA80
TRSR-7
VSV10

Confirmed. Taken from Google's PS2 Alpha Squad cached page:

Q. Which weapons will this package unlock for each Empire?
A. 12 weapon unlocks! One additional weapon for each combat class (per Empire!).

Assault Rifle - Fast rate or fire allows it to output a large of amount of damage in a short period of time, making it very effective at short to medium ranges.
NCGR-22
TRCycler TRV
VSH-V45
Carbine - Balanced weight and controllable recoil allows the operator to maintain accuracy over automatic fire.
NCAC-X11
TRT5
VSPulsar C
LMG - Features three fire modes, allowing it to easily adapt to most situations on the battlefield.
NCEM6 LMG
TRTMG-50 B
VSSVA-88
Sniper - Highly accurate and damaging at long range.
NCLA80
TRSR-7
VSV10

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 10:06 AM

But we don't get to choose, they (whatever they may be) will just be unlocked?

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 10:13 AM

Don't remember those guns quite honestly. I wonder if those are it?

I went three or four guns deep into the light assault and heavy assault weapons for each empire, including the shotgun and all three HA old school weapons and I know what guns I like.

I wish I had choice.

Harrod · 2012-11-17, 12:59 PM

The first time I saw it, it just said '12 unlocks', never seen anything saying we actually choose them. Since the first detailed announcement I saw it was always 4 for each side, then they were identified.

Beerbeer · 2012-11-17, 01:08 PM

Yeah, I haven't looked at the details of alpha squad since I purchased it, which was a while ago. What I remember was that it just said 12 gun unlocks from all empires without listing the weapons. Really wasn't clear to me back then.

Sturmhardt · 2012-11-17, 01:08 PM

It never said anything about choosing. The weapons that are unlocked were on a list on the alpha squad page from the beginning when you could purchase it and I purchased it with that in mind. There was no question about it, the list was there and everyone could see it.
The 12 weapons are 1 weapon for each of the 4 classes of all 3 factions = 12 weapons.

What still is in question is the 10% XP boost for 6 months. On the page it said you would get it, but it did not specify HOW you'd get it. I really hope it's not an implant, because then you can't combine it with other bossts, which would really suck. I will feel like a very poorly treated customer if it's not "running in the background" like the memberships will.