Race Differences and Race Balance

[battlefinn]

Never played PS1. Are there major differences between the different races weapons and classes? Is it mostly cosmetic?

Ive watched a few videos on the official youtube channel. Ive seen that there are differences in the ships - faster, more armor, better control, etc.

Do the classes/weapons operate differently? I know VS shoots lasers and not bullets. Is there a difference in rate of fire, damage per shot, or accuracy? Is the jet pack different between races?

How does the game deal with Race imbalance? Is it just the 2 smaller races team up against the dominant race?

In PS1, was there a race that was severely overpopulated?

Thanks for any help. The game looks amazing!

[Gugabalog]

Never played PS1. Are there major differences between the different races weapons and classes? Is it mostly cosmetic?

They are not races, they are factions. There are gameplay differences but they can be customized to play differently using sidegrades.

Do the classes/weapons operate differently? I know VS shoots lasers and not bullets. Is there a difference in rate of fire, damage per shot, or accuracy? Is the jet pack different between races?

There are small mechanical differences that can be negated by sidegradse.

How does the game deal with Race imbalance? Is it just the 2 smaller races team up against the dominant race?

In PS1, was there a race that was severely overpopulated?

Thanks for any help. The game looks amazing!

The three faction system changes the balance from a zero sum game after a fashion. Gain against one side? The third side gains on you? Gain against both? Face increased/concentrated resistance both coordinated and coincidental.

[Hosp]

http://www.planetside-universe.com/s...t=45122&page=2

EDIT: This just covers the small arms.

[battlefinn]

Ah yes faction does sound better.

I like the idea of "sidegrades" to tweak gameplay.

Thanks for the info and the link!