Prone in PS2

[Lonehunter]

This hasn't been discussed much (as a main topic anyway) and I don't think it's been confirmed. But in PS1 Prone used to be a hot discussion and honestly I'd like to see it make it into PS2. But it hasn't been revealed in any screens.

Should Prone be in? Should it be a special ability/cert?

[Mirror]

ooo first vote.

And I went for no.

[MooK]

Yes. See, I can like new things! I think that if done well (physics aside,) prone would be a really good game mechanic for snipers. It should take time to get down and get up, and you should move slow as balls when you're down there (crawling + no easy way to turn,) but that's pretty realistic.

[Myomoto]

Yes it should, but I'm pretty sure that it is 100% confirmed that it won't be in the game at launch.

If you don't think you should be able to go prone in PS2, let me remind you that the game is going to feature people shooting bullets at you. A pretty effective strategy to avoid getting hit by those bullets is to lower your cross section in the direction that they're shooting at you from, and seeking cover.

[basti]

This has been discussed TO THE BALLS!

There is no Prone in PS2, and the majority says no to prone anyway. THere sno point for this crap.

[Mirror]

Originally Posted by basti

This has been discussed TO THE BALLS!

There is no Prone in PS2, and the majority says no to prone anyway. THere sno point for this crap.

Basti seems to sum it up rather well.

[CrystalViolet]

I think it should be a high level skill unlock for snipers only.

[Raka Maru]

Originally Posted by CViolet

I think it should be a high level skill unlock for snipers only.

This is a basic move, it should be in game for everyone or not.

[Sirisian]

Here, Here, and Here and in a few other threads randomly, but they weren't the focus of the conversation.

[Erendil]

Originally Posted by basti

This has been discussed TO THE BALLS!

There is no Prone in PS2, and the majority says no to prone anyway. THere sno point for this crap.

The only thing "crappy" about a prone feature is the bad implementation in most games that allows for continuous dolphin-diving as a superior tactic.

However, dolphin diving can be eliminated as a valid tactic if prone is implemented correctly. Dolphin diving is prevalent in those games because the move is almost instantaneous and it hardly affects your aim at all.

However, if it takes a second or two to reach (or stand up from) the prone position and makes your CoF (or whatever PS2's equivalent is) GIGANTIC until a second or two after you're completely prone, dolphin diving wouldn't be of much use other than a weak attempt at dodging. But it would still allow prone itself to be useful once you've settled into the position.

So, as you all can probably guess, yes, I'd like to see prone implemented. It would be another tactical maneuver we could add to our arsenal, creating yet more variety in combat.

[Elude]

If Battlefield did anything right it was removing prone in the bad company series, too bad it's back in BF3.

Prone is as useless in Planetside as crouching is as useless in Quake.

[fod]

Originally Posted by Elude

If Battlefield did anything right it was removing prone in the bad company series, too bad it's back in BF3.

Prone is as useless in Planetside as crouching is as useless in Quake.

yeah
prone actually made BF3 less fun

voted no - it just doesnt seem to fit PS2 imo

[xSquirtle]

Mixed feelings about prone. On one hand, I like the idea for snipers and such. At the same time, I do not like the idea of Planetside becoming a campers paradise. Problem with BF3 and prone on the PC version, is that it can become lone-some and dull since most people well end up camping rather then pushing.

Final vote is no. Since PS 1 already had issue's with a simple pushing into a base's or tower's; I'd rather not have another repeat or another reason for not pushing in a base.

[DaddyTickles]

I voted no, there are so many reasons but I'm way too lazy to list them. Simply put, I've thought about it and don't like it in PS2.

[Death2All]

Originally Posted by xSquirtle

Mixed feelings about prone. On one hand, I like the idea for snipers and such. At the same time, I do not like the idea of Planetside becoming a campers paradise. Problem with BF3 and prone on the PC version, is that it can become lone-some and dull since most people well end up camping rather then pushing.

Final vote is no. Since PS 1 already had issue's with a simple pushing into a base's or tower's; I'd rather not have another repeat or another reason for not pushing in a base.

Agreed, prone is just another avenue campers can use to well....camp. Standing and crouching function fine, no need to add in prone, it would only slow the game down.