Higby Streamed PlanetSide2 on Twitch

[WorldOfForms]

Do aircraft really need lockon air-to-ground missiles? Those things better be MUCH weaker than the dumbfire rockets.

I really hope they are a noob-only weapon and something a skilled pilot "graduates" from.

Because seriously, as if aircraft aren't going to farm ground vehicles enough as it is.

[TheDAWinz]

Originally Posted by WorldOfForms

Do aircraft really need lockon air-to-ground missiles? Those things better be MUCH weaker than the dumbfire rockets.

I really hope they are a noob-only weapon and something a skilled pilot "graduates" from.

Because seriously, as if aircraft aren't going to farm ground vehicles enough as it is.

Yeah, cus ATG in real life are soo much weaker then dumbfire... Not really.

[Knightwyvern]

Originally Posted by WorldOfForms

Do aircraft really need lockon air-to-ground missiles? Those things better be MUCH weaker than the dumbfire rockets.

I really hope they are a noob-only weapon and something a skilled pilot "graduates" from.

Because seriously, as if aircraft aren't going to farm ground vehicles enough as it is.

People keep forgetting about SAM missiles, base turrets, Engi turrets, MAX weapons, and the Skyguard turret on the Lightning. Let's also not forget other aircraft armed with AA missiles.

[Landtank]

Originally Posted by WorldOfForms

Do aircraft really need lockon air-to-ground missiles? Those things better be MUCH weaker than the dumbfire rockets.

I really hope they are a noob-only weapon and something a skilled pilot "graduates" from.

Because seriously, as if aircraft aren't going to farm ground vehicles enough as it is.

Because seriously, try flying an aircraft over even a small battle in PS1, imagine how difficult it will be to fly in PS2. I'm preparing for stupid amounts of AA, as usual.

[Oryon22]

Not even 5 minutes in and I'm drooling.

[haticK]

I don't know if I can make it another week...back to the E3 videos.

[Landtank]

I'm actually shaking, I can't stop watching this video..

[vVRedOctoberVv]

I would like to take this moment to point out something I thought very cheap:

Higby attacks a MagRider in his Lightning. MagRider, understandably, stomps his ass. Higby ejects from Lightning before it explodes, pulls giant AT launcher from shoulder and finishes off MagRider.

This is very lame. IMO, should go back to PS1 driver system. Only light/unarmored units can drive most vehicles. Want to take an RPG with you into your tank? Fine, but you can't take anything else. Ideally you shouldn't be able to take ANY large weapon inside a vehicle with you like that (in RL, they carry SMGs or carbines). Exception, of course, would be a troop carrier or some such. The passengers would be able to carry whatever.

-edit

Less CoD/BF style antics, in other words.

Overall, I thought it was very, very interesting, and looks to be on the right track. But this one thing struck me as lameness so much that I had to comment.

[Xyntech]

Wow... really impressive.

E3 footage was already wowing me, but they've improved and added so much stuff compared to that build.

Anyone still want to complain that tanks have paper armor? lol

I like how they are naming the different hex zones like you would name an individual map in other shooters. It makes it feel that much more like PS2 is evolving the genre.

Soon has never been so immanent.

[Knightwyvern]

Originally Posted by vVRedOctoberVv

I would like to take this moment to point out something I thought very cheap:

Higby attacks a MagRider in his Lightning. MagRider, understandably, stomps his ass. Higby ejects from Lightning before it explodes, pulls giant AT launcher from shoulder and finishes off MagRider.

This is very lame. IMO, should go back to PS1 driver system. Only light/unarmored units can drive most vehicles. Want to take an RPG with you into your tank? Fine, but you can't take anything else. Ideally you shouldn't be able to take ANY large weapon inside a vehicle with you like that (in RL, they carry SMGs or carbines). Exception, of course, would be a troop carrier or some such. The passengers would be able to carry whatever.

-edit

Less CoD/BF style antics, in other words.

Overall, I thought it was very, very interesting, and looks to be on the right track. But this one thing struck me as lameness so much that I had to comment.

I didn't think he was actually able to kill the Mag despite dumping 2 extra missiles into it.. I didn't see any killspam.

[Reefpirate]

I'm not sure if that magrider died or not either... It looked wounded for sure, but I didn't see the kill spam.

Two things I spotted happened shortly after the 17:00 mark:

- Higby seemed to attack the Terran Lightning tank with some sort of humping technique with his Light Assault. It didn't work very well... He had a grenade in his hand but didn't use it? What was he up to??

- There was a medic that 'spawned on him'... And I'm assuming it was this medic that revived Higby twice in a row. Strange thing was you never see the medic on screen. Is it some sort of remote revive mechanic? How did the medic not get pinned down and killed like Higby was?

Overall it's some pretty cool footage.

[haticK]

Originally Posted by Reefpirate

- There was a medic that 'spawned on him'... And I'm assuming it was this medic that revived Higby twice in a row. Strange thing was you never see the medic on screen. Is it some sort of remote revive mechanic? How did the medic not get pinned down and killed like Higby was?

I know theres a grenade that they can use to revive so maybe he used that?

[sylphaen]

Just a few things that I noticed:
- TOCS is a hero
- HA allowed in reavers/tanks
- Instant entry/exit for vehicles
- Medical applicator has to be aimed but enjoys some leeway in both range and target movement (let's hope reviving won't be interrupted by people running between you and your target anymore)
- Higby spawncamped by TR. No, it wasn't GODJOEY.
- Tanks take damage super fast but also get repaired super fast. I would prefer a slower pace for vehicle gameplay. Especially for battle tanks ! Where will buggies fit if tanks already have paper armor ?
- With a dedicated driver, that prowler would be toast.
- Air vehicles project shadows
- Almost forgot this big one: Galaxies are not a big requirement for battles to happen in PS2 since the mobile spawn points are the squadmates...

[Bravix]

Originally Posted by vVRedOctoberVv

I would like to take this moment to point out something I thought very cheap:

Higby attacks a MagRider in his Lightning. MagRider, understandably, stomps his ass. Higby ejects from Lightning before it explodes, pulls giant AT launcher from shoulder and finishes off MagRider.

This is very lame. IMO, should go back to PS1 driver system. Only light/unarmored units can drive most vehicles. Want to take an RPG with you into your tank? Fine, but you can't take anything else. Ideally you shouldn't be able to take ANY large weapon inside a vehicle with you like that (in RL, they carry SMGs or carbines). Exception, of course, would be a troop carrier or some such. The passengers would be able to carry whatever.

-edit

Less CoD/BF style antics, in other words.

Overall, I thought it was very, very interesting, and looks to be on the right track. But this one thing struck me as lameness so much that I had to comment.

I don't think he was able to kill the Magrider, but he certainly hurt it more than he should of been able to.

If they allow this kinda crap into the final build I'm gonna be a sad Vanu I don't think I've ever seen anyone 'compliment' the ability to hop out and rocket launch in BF3, so I don't know why they're doing it here.

[sylphaen]

Originally Posted by Bravix

I don't think he was able to kill the Magrider, but he certainly hurt it more than he should of been able to.

If they allow this kinda crap into the final build I'm gonna be a sad Vanu I don't think I've ever seen anyone 'compliment' the ability to hop out and rocket launch in BF3, so I don't know why they're doing it here.

I share the feeling about this mechanic. When I saw it happen, I thought that was exactly the reason why MAX/HA drivers and instant entry/exits should not be allowed.

At least, they won't hop in your own vehicle if you get out of yours...