News: NC Turn Around, Did Everyone miss This?

[FastAndFree]

Originally Posted by mbarrett

xXGumpXX here . Werner NC CR5 . im not likeing the new look of the NC characters as i think they look gay , the reaver and vangaurd look awesome and so does the new Gauss rifle . i wan't to stay NC but i think i will decide on which empire i play once i have tested all 3 empires in basic training to see which weapons i can get on with the best . I more than likely stay NC but come on , even some you have to admit that the NC do look gay

Take note, NC, this is your High Command here, going whichever way the wargear wind blows. And we have the best wargear.

So if your leaders are coming here anyway you might as well sign up today!

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[KCTitan]

Originally Posted by FastAndFree

Take note, NC, this is your High Command here, going whichever way the wargear wind blows. And we have the best wargear.

So if your leaders are coming here anyway you might as well sign up today!

Dial 1-800-TECHNOLOGY
Vanu Sovereignty - Technology Equals Might

I don't think you can count a Werner CR5 as "High Command". Let him join your pathetic Vanu crusade. He will only be another target under the crosshairs.

[Captain B]

I'm diggin' it. Love my NC!

[Tapman]

I think that if they are going to allow MBTs to be piloted and gunned by the same person, they need to limit some functions. Being a dedicated gunner should give you access to the advanced targeting system that you would not be able to use while driving, and if you are a dedicated driver you should also have access to more information about your overall status, command instructions, radar alerts, etc. These might be more difficult to balance but you could always set it up so that players can switch seats in vehicles without exiting and just not let them drive/gun simultaneously.

I am so excited for this game.

[Graywolves]

Originally Posted by Levente

what do you mean

TR was the exosuits, no max, mozzie, some weapons. NC was missing rexo, no max, reaver, a weapon, and their tank.

[EASyEightyEight]

I think with the increased lethality of weaponry in PS2, a well aimed rocket can put most tanks out of commission in short order, or maybe severely disable them. Remember, BFR's had location based damage that had effects on performance in combat. I doubt Planetside 2 would have any issues providing the same functionality to its armor and aircraft. A mine may just very well bring the tank to a dead stop completely, even if it isn't destroyed outright. A few rounds into the left engine could stall the craft, or at least reduce it's ability to bank to the right.

Basically, I think vehicles are intended to be just another form of "armor" for a character to wear akin to a MAX, only friends can join in on the fun for some of the selections.

[NewSith]

Originally Posted by EASyEightyEight

I think with the increased lethality of weaponry in PS2, a well aimed rocket can put most tanks out of commission in short order, or maybe severely disable them.

And AV-to-infantry should be instagib! GOGO noobtubing!

[EASyEightyEight]

Originally Posted by NewSith

And AV-to-infantry should be instagib! GOGO noobtubing!

Now now, I said weapon lethality was increased, I didn't say weapons were made to do realistic amounts of damage

[Talek Krell]

Originally Posted by Tapman

These might be more difficult to balance but you could always set it up so that players can switch seats in vehicles without exiting and just not let them drive/gun simultaneously.

Basic idea is interesting, but seat switching is a whole other can of worms.

[SgtMAD]

can someone plz explain how the idea of the Vanny having two gunners is going to work when the machine guns are pointing the same direction as the main gun at all times?

this idea works for the Prowler with its machine gun turret being independent of the main gun but the Vanny has to be reconfigured for the new gunnery system to look even "possible".

[Captain B]

I think it'll be like before where you can just switch on the fly. The way Higby (I think it was) talked about mortars and things makes me think that the Vanguard as you see it is without a secondary weapon mounted on it.

[basti]

Originally Posted by HtSgtMAD

can someone plz explain how the idea of the Vanny having two gunners is going to work when the machine guns are pointing the same direction as the main gun at all times?

this idea works for the Prowler with its machine gun turret being independent of the main gun but the Vanny has to be reconfigured for the new gunnery system to look even "possible".

Nah. As i understand it, all 3 tanks have now the Main gun controlled by the driver, for the Vanguard that means that the MG is propably just unused now, or a secondary firemode for the driver. ALl 3 tanks have a gunner that controls a uniquie secondary gun.

[Aaron]

Lookin' good

[Raka Maru]

Awesome looking tank! Can't wait to lay some mines under her.

[Raka Maru]

The reason the owner gets to drive AND shoot the main gun in all the tanks has nothing to do with realism. You spend your certs, you don't want to be a taxi, or man the pea shooter.