News: Game Update 04 Update from Higby

[Zulthus]

I can't wait to see the new AV weapons... and I'm glad that they gave NC the camera guided mode back. I don't think it will be overpowered... but we'll have to see.

Lancer will probably be a day one buy.

[bpostal]

Hopefully the Phoenix will still be vulnerable to it's classic counter: Chainblade to the face while they're steering the rocket.
Death to the Phoenix Fairies!

Also, I think we all saw the HEAT/HE Prowler nerf coming. Doesn't seem as bad as it otherwise could have been.

[MyOdessa]

LOL. New more powerful AV weapons and nerf to tank guns at the same time.

#1 reason players leaving game is CPU/GPU performance of this game.

#2 reason is never ending cycle of buff/nerf to weapons in this game.

How many servers will we still have in 3 months?

[Baneblade]

The Lancer is going to be the king of AV weapons.

[Timealude]

Originally Posted by MyOdessa

LOL. New more powerful AV weapons and nerf to tank guns at the same time.

#1 reason players leaving game is CPU/GPU performance of this game.

#2 reason is never ending cycle of buff/nerf to weapons in this game.

How many servers will we still have in 3 months?

because being able to one shot infantry with one of your two shots isnt totally over powered at all?

[Sifer2]

It was hard to get a straight answer out of Higby in the official topic on whether the Prowler will be able to kill Infantry in one direct hit anymore. At first he said the nerf will be to splash only. Then later he says they should have to reload after killing an Infantry not be able to kill 2. So he seems to be flip flopping.

All I know is if its going to take 2 direct hits to kill an Infantry that is complete bull****. The turret is the harder to aim because of being off center, plus has recoil between shots. The only tank with that weakness. If they can't kill in one direct hit, plus they are nerfing the hell out of splash then it's going to be unable to defend itself from dudes just running right up to you.

Oh, and these brilliant vehicle nerfs are going to occur right after they introduce what sounds like the most powerful AV launchers yet. Seriously SOE keeps making the same damn mistake. Providing nerfs to something complained about while also buffing the counters. Resulting in it being underpowered. How about release the new launchers first an see how it affects the AV balance before you change anything else.

[Vashyo]

Looks to be a good patch, gj SOE.

[VaderDSL]

Just want to clarify, the Phoenix will be exactly like the AV turret? No camera mode is my understanding.

[Ironside]

MBT drivers, i wouldn't worry to much, AV users will be to busy guiding their missiles at infantry for cheap 1 shot kills

[Tatwi]

Is there a betting pool for how VR will be more populated than the rest of the game? This patch looks really good. I had a good chuckle about the rumble seat. Imagine whole outfits driving them around northern Indar with Decimator wielding passengers! How about shotgun joisting? Or perhaps a little dumbfire rocket tag?

Thank you for combining the respawn and map screen into one. It "just makes sense".

[Ruffdog]

Very nice plan - the passive cert gain boost for members is appreciated! Thanks Higby!

The Prowler changes could do with some explaining. Will a fully flakked soldier now need 3 direct hits?

The new AV gear needs to be carefully done with regards to damaging infantry, because otherwise you are giving very cheap kills to the NC and effectively a sniper rifle to the VS heavy.

[Rothnang]

Phoenix: Goodbye balance.

[Akrasjel Lanate]

Nice stuff

PS. Poor Prowler

[ringring]

I'm pleased with most of these changes. The one that is problematic is the change to the prowler.

I can't deny that some change was needed but it seems a bit risky to add in lancer+pheonix just after the HEAT nerf. Safer to do it the other way around and reassess the situation between each change.

If having to hit both shots from the prowler is needed to kill a squishy is true, then that's a big ask because of the recoil and drift between each shot and between each salvo.

On towers I used to one-shot squishies on the air pads who were shooting down with rockets on the tanks. They'll be safe now and the tanks won't. (I guess I'd get 3-4 kills per day like that).

Prediction: Lancer, pheonix will become available in the shops. People will buy them. Canrnage will ensue. Lancer and Pheonix will get nerfed.

Final thought: A large part of the tank issue was all about base designs. This addresses a symptom and not the root cause.

[Koadster]

6-mo. + member - 48 passive cert points/day

hahaha. I have hundreds of certs I dunno what to use with.. Now they are nearly tripling passive certs. my 8,000SC will just sit in my wallet now since Ill earn 1000 certs in 20 days...JUST IN PASSIVE CERTS! hahaha.