Collected information Thread

[basti]

Well, i guess its over now, the news blast we got from FF should be done.
There is alot out there, on various places, and im right now trying to get it all. This is what i got so far, if you have another link, throw it in here and i will update the post.

Videos:


Video of the Dev Q&A - Part 1

Video of the Dev Q&A - Part 2

Articles:

Rock Paper Shotgun Article

PC Gamer Article

Zam Article from the Dev Q&A

Zam Article from the Dev Panel

JQ Article



The next step is to update the FAQ, working on this atm. :>

[DviddLeff]

That looks like it, cant find any other information.

Edit: Oh, except for the info right here on PSU!

[Sifer2]

Should make a wikia page for it.

[basti]

What you mean? For the FAQ?

[basti]

Anyway, FAQ! I need you guys to take a look over and correct me if i got something wrong, or just tell me if i missed something.


There are classes in Planetside 2?

Yes, but they aren't exactly classes as in other MMOs. In terms of Planetside, its more like several different certification sets, and every time you spawn, you can choose what set you want. For example Medic, Heavy Infantary, Pilot, Max, Engineer etc.

Skills that are trained over time, even offline?

These are just the good old Certifications, but instead of just taking them and having them instantly, you have to train them over time. But there is much more depth in there than just having the ability to use a gun or drive a tank. With growing skill level you gain access to improvments or modifications for your equipment.

Battle Ranks are still there then?

Yes, they are. Certification skills are linked to certain battle ranks. You need a certain rank to improve some skills. It also seems that with higher BR you train certifications faster.

Ressources? Auraxium? Economy?

We dont yet exactly know all details here, but in general you will need certain ressources for certain stuff, like learning a skill, or applying a modification to your equipment.

Whats this Mission system?

This seems to be the new way to lead Squads, Platoons and the Empire itself. No details on the depth of the Mission system yet.

What about Outfits?

Just as Players, Outfits can now also choose a certail role (class). Like being a Infantary and Max outfit, or the 101st Airborne Divison, or a Tank Outfit. Depending of the role, the outfit will gain certain bonuses.

What are the possibly modifications for players and outfits?
No details yet, but SOE is working hard to still allow the newbie to kill the veteran. That means modifications for your equipment will be a trade, for example less firepower but higher rate of fire.
As for vehicles, you seem to be able to add or change your guns, like strapping a AA cannon on your tank.

How many players can be in the same area?

They aim for up to 1000 people in the same area.

Is there an Anti Cheat protection

Yes. SOE is using a not yet annouced partner to take care of Anti Cheat protection. There will be a entire team what only works on security.

Does the game have third person view?

Third Person for certain air Vehicles, NOT for infantary at all. It is unsure if there will be third person for ground vehicles.

Whats coming post release?

SOE is revealing their 3 years plan for Planetside 2 at some point pre release. Players can then give Feedback directly, and based on players feedback the plan can change.

When will we got more info about the game?

Planetside Universe and Planetside Syndicate arent done yet. They got more, but its not yet ready to be published. It will come during the next few days, stay tuned:




Did i miss anything? any comments, corrections, imrpovments? If you have something, go post it! This FAQ is not for those who know stuff already, it is for those who have no clue about PS2 yet!

[Raymac]

AWESOME job! Perhaps you can add in that for the Mission System there will be automatically generated missions as well as player created missions.

Also maybe make reference to the 3 year plan they will release in relation to a question about planned expansions.

EDIT: I'm nit picking but maybe rephrase the 3rd person view answer so it doesn't sound like you don't have 1st person view in aircraft. Perhaps "The option to switch to 3rd person will only be available for certain aircraft. No 3rd person view for infantry."

[Snow]

So will there not be an option for 3rd person view when driving land vehicles?
Cos I find it extremely difficult driving in 1st person and tanks were my favorite part of PS1.

[Hamma]

3rd person was only for "Certain" air vehicles per my conversation with Higby.