Next update - Compound Bow

[Hmr85]

Props to -MDG-ElegantMess for finding this.

Was watching Planetside 2 Command Center Episode 13. At like 3:32 into the video this just popped up on the screen for a second so thought I would post it. This is definitely just the concept art, but it looks sweet, the actual implementation of it...who knows.

[MrMak]

you are a bit late with this revelation.

Also its not a bow more like an overcomplicated crossbow.

[Hmr85]

Ah well, if this is late feel free to close her down guys. I should of did a search.

[ItZMuRdA]

Originally Posted by Hmr85

Ah well, if this is late feel free to close her down guys. I should of did a search.

No worries -- your intentions are good. They have been doing teases at things like this for awhile in CC, I think there was even an earlier prototype of a crossbow perhaps a month or two ago that they flashed on the screen. Looking forward to how it plays out, though I imagine it's still a few updates away.

[AThreatToYou]

It would only make sense if it was NS's implementation of magnetic rails onto a quasi-crossbow. Either way looks neat -- plus this is a new screenie.

[WSNeo]

The reason no one is talking about it, is because honestly no one cares or wants it.

If it were more of a tool than another unwanted weapon, I'm sure thing would be much different.

[Rivenshield]

You have got to be fucking kidding me.

[camycamera]

and the CoD kiddies go YOU COPIED OUR GAEM

[Ghoest9]

I dont want this weapon in game - please dont add it.

1 I hunt with crossbows IRL - they are completely gimp compared to guns.

2 Ff you decided to improve a cross bow to the point that it isnt gimp you realize that you are essentially turning it into a gun.

[Lonehunter]

I'm a victim of gamer indecision. I often stare at a collection of games and try to decide what to play, very often, that choice is based on how much fun I can have with a bow. Orcs Must Die 2, Skyrim, Diablo 3, Path of Exiles, Warframe, or MMOs.

I ALWAYS GO BOW

I don't want bows in Planetside 2

They just don't fit, there's no niche for them to fill.
A single shot weapon? We got those, and they don't even stand up to competitive play.

Auto crossbow? Sounds like a gimick, and I think any purpose they tried to give this could be accomplished by an SMG or Pistol.

[RedKestrel]

I agree in that archaic weapons don't really belong in PS2 (besides max melee weapons, thats just awesome).

But I can see a crossbow work very well if it is used as an infiltrator utility item (maybe during the infiltrator revamp?)

An infiltrator could use it instead of the dart gun they have now for radar usage, or they could place an emp grenade tip on a bolt and have greater accuracy.

Instead of a weapon it would be a cool tool. See that vehicle terminal? Shoot it with a hacking dart. See that group of enemies near a tree? Fire your decoy bolt behind them and catch them off guard.

The art concept is very cool, and I don't think they should waste it.

[AThreatToYou]

what don't you guys understand by a weapon that doesn't look exactly like or have a functional explanation of its function identical to all other weapons in the game

I'M JUST HAPPY IT DOESN'T SHOOT BULLETS, ROCKETS, OR PLASMA

now when we complain about it, SOE is gonna be like "well we thought you guys wanted unique weapons... oh well"

Granted I hope it's just a tool. I would be super happy if it was a grenade launcher.

[Helwyr]

Yay a crossbow, technology equals might!

Look forward to future PS2 additions of bows, slings, and boomerangs.

[Baneblade]

If it isn't at least half as cool as Van Helsing's, fuck it. Keep it in EQ3.

[Fenrys]

Maybe that's the only weapon you can carry when using the infiltrator's permanent cloak?