Common Pool Max

MilitantB0B · 2003-09-09, 08:11 PM

Practically every weapon system in Planet Side has both Common Pool and empire specific types, why not MAXs? Does anybody think that making a common pool version of MAXs might help all the MAX nerf complaints?

Peacemaker · 2003-09-09, 08:33 PM

Tis a good idea. It would also add a little more stratigic element to the game. Just preping for one type of MAX is a bad thing if theres two versions running around. Maybe an all around Max, it does decent damage against infantry with its guns, and it has 2 shot rkt/ missle launchers for veh and aircraft.

Phaden · 2003-09-09, 09:56 PM

This is an intresting idea. i def like the all around idea better than 3 new ones, less testing for devs maybe?

VashTheStamped · 2003-09-09, 10:11 PM

common pool max would rock
have a max that you cant nerf cuz everyone can have it lol

dscytherulez · 2003-09-09, 10:20 PM

Hmmm...yes this is a good idea, did you post it on the OF's yet? Maybe, JUST MAYBE, the devs will take notice of it. Im optomistic ok?

Phaden · 2003-09-09, 10:21 PM

yeh i would def love to see this get implemented, maybe in the free content are?? Cross the visuall between a terran and a NC one.

Warborn · 2003-09-10, 06:19 AM

A cool looking melee MAX would be, uh, cool. The fact that it'd be common pool would allow them to deviate from standard MAX look, as they wouldn't need to stick to a previously established template for the MAX (as in, the wouldn't need to make it look all rounded and fruity, because that's how the other Terran MAX's look). It would give them some more artistic freedom, and could therefore create something really neat to fit a melee style MAX more effectively.

shadowseed · 2003-09-10, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by MilitantB0B
Practically every weapon system in Planet Side has both Common Pool and empire specific types, why not MAXs? Does anybody think that making a common pool version of MAXs might help all the MAX nerf complaints?

No, doing something abont that worthless NC "special dis-ability" sheild, would help about all my MAX complaints!!!

A common pool MAX that is a all rounder, with no special focus on anti-air/vechical/infantry.

nonentity · 2003-09-10, 08:13 AM

You couldn't have an 'all round' MAX unless it was fairly crap against everything (but could take everything on), because otherwise there is no point having the other MAX suits.

I do think a common pool melee max would pween (give it a lightsabre that does quite a lot of damage).

shadowseed · 2003-09-10, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by nonentity
You couldn't have an 'all round' MAX unless it was fairly crap against everything (but could take everything on), because otherwise there is no point having the other MAX suits.

I do think a common pool melee max would pween (give it a lightsabre that does quite a lot of damage).

It would obviously not be as effective as the "specialist" MAX units, but it would be more effective in fighting the parts the specialist MAX's dont specialize in.

Just to make it more balanced really, as i hate it when im in a NC sparrow, and get attcked by 3 nmy ground troops and they top me cos my rockets seem to do little damage against them...

Indecisive · 2003-09-10, 12:26 PM

Yeah maybe balance them and give them 3 diff weps, or maybe 2, but dont let if have a special ability? just it armor?

of course who fucking cares im not getting a max until the striker cant lock on to maxes. thats fucking gay.

Queensidecastle · 2003-09-10, 04:02 PM

There already is a all-around-MAX. It is called the Sparrow and the runner-up is the Dual Cycler

TheRegurgitator · 2003-09-10, 11:45 PM

Here's an idea.

The reason it was common pool is because it was used during the thign before war... nvm i was thinking like a drill on one arm that was used for something in the past but now if u run out of ammo it has that to kill people with and then they've mounted a gun on teh other arm

Otis · 2003-09-10, 11:50 PM

Picture this, a melee MAX, like Warborn said. It would have more armor than all other MAXs. Something like a giant sword for an arm, a built in REK, and it can deploy 5 explosives. This would be great for defense. You could go into a CC, deploy the explosives, hack the CC, and wait. The extra armor will be needed since you would fight in hand-to-hand combat most of the time.

Edit: And Gohan theoretically it should lock on to MAXs. Their solid metal with high quality weaponry. They're a lot like vehicles. The striker is ANTI-vehicular.

Knuckles · 2003-09-11, 05:30 AM

A common pool MAX?

- I like the idea!

What about if they built its weaponry on a beefed up Punisher? That is - it would be able to shoot both bullets and rockets/grenades (albeit at a slower pace, due to reload after each missile). You'd also be able to swap between normal AI and AP ammo for the rifle(s).

Instead of having a special ability it would have an additional 50 armor points. It would be an all purpose MAX, (hopefully) without being overpowered.

What do You think?