Why do people keep asking for more meta game concepts within Planetside?

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Originally Posted by Catfart

So you think Meta = Strategic?

Not at all.

From that specific definition, you could argue meta-game strategy is an in-game strategy level not directly felt in physical combat at all times, but overarching the local battle (the smaller battle being a "game within a game"). For instance in PS1, you having an infantry fight indoors, while outdoors there's a threat of siege mechanic NTU base drain (which will end your fight).

I do think Meta-game strategy includes being able to predict what other players will probably do on a strategic level from experience and being aware of what is happening on other continents and having these other continents directly affect the conflict on your own. Either by links, benefits or impending threats or relieve forces. Those are external to the continental fight, after all.

Global strategy would be how you organise around this.