3 Empires. Which one to join?

Beast · 2003-04-22, 06:16 PM

Hello im new to the forums and the Planetside community. I am currently looking for an outfit but am not sure which Empire to join. Currently alot of people are in BETA, so they should have decided what Empire they like the best... Sadly im not in the BETA and cannot decide. I've gone on all of the Empire's websites but im still not sure. Thats why I was wondering whether you could all reply and post your reasons why you think I and others should dedicate there time playing for the empire which you have chosen.

-Beast

PeregineDive · 2003-04-22, 06:17 PM

It is personal preference really. I am going to choose Vanu b/c they seem like the underdogs... more people to kill and such. And I like the mobilty they offer as well

-PD

Flameseeker · 2003-04-22, 06:21 PM

The NC are the underdogs, both personnel and story-wise. Do you want to join techno-cyborg freaks, crazed dictators, or a band of freedom-fighters? Purple, Red, or Blue? Lasers, Metal Spewers, or Punch-Packing Magnet Guns? Your choice, but NC seems the best to me.

Vimp · 2003-04-22, 06:22 PM

I'm also going vanu sovereignty. I have a number of reasons why I went this way. First reason was the back ground story. I read all 3 back ground stories and the VS sounded like the most peacefull of the 3. On top of that I just prefer energy weapons over balistic weapons. And I made a note of sticking with which ever I chose so after i chose VS as my faction I made it a note to myself that I would stick with VS no matter what new things come to light to me regarding the other 2 factions.

Beast · 2003-04-22, 06:41 PM

Hmm. Thanks. I'd still like more people to post if possible. At the moment Vanu seem top of my list. But im still not to sure... What empire(s) do you think will be on the attack most of the time..? Or is that a silly question?

LesserShade · 2003-04-22, 06:44 PM

I think it's safe to say there will be a lot of attacking going on all three fronts. I am partial to the Terrans for their ravishing good looks.

Salazar · 2003-04-22, 06:44 PM

You can join all 3 if you want, they have 3 servers (Beryl, Citrine, and Emerald) and I am all 3 factions

TR-Beryl
NC-Citrine
VS-Emerald

Airlift · 2003-04-22, 06:45 PM

I play NC on one server and TR on another. When the game goes live, I'm going NC because that's what my outfit decided to do. Here are my personal opinions:

I like TR's weapons the best.
I like NC's vehicles the best.
I like VS's armor the best.
I like TR's color scheme the best.
I like all the MAXes.
I don't really like any of the backstories enough to want to fight for them.
All the things I use with my main character are common pool, so I don't really care which side I fight for

Beast · 2003-04-22, 06:45 PM

I thought the servers were like: US East coast.. Or something like that..?

Vimp · 2003-04-22, 06:50 PM

In beta there are those 3 servers mentioned but when the game is released there will be the west coast, central, etc. though they may have different names and there maybe multiple servers to every general location. I'd like to add as a sidenote that I think the VS will be attacked the most as I hear more words spoken against them and more paticularly their purple color scheme compared to any other.

LesserShade · 2003-04-22, 06:52 PM

Well, the USA_east, west, etc aren't set up quite yet.

Anyway, airlift raises a good point. What do you want to do exactly?

If you want to pilot, I'd suggest TR just because you won't have to go up against soldiers with strikers.
If you want to drive tanks, I'd seriously suggest NC.
MAX? Probably VS.

Just read about the weapons and vehicles and see which ones would probably appeal to you the most when you are doing whatever you think you'd like to be doing.

Civilian · 2003-04-22, 06:55 PM

I would wait until you get in the game to decide which faction to fight for. I was a staunch TR supporter, but after 2 days of play, I'm having the most fun with my VS char. It's just a small sample, and I haven't even played as the NC yet, but I would consider the TR and Vanoooo total opposites, so you never know...

Beast · 2003-04-22, 06:57 PM

Thanks for that everyone. I'll be thinking within the next few days. Also I live in the UK, and will I get much lag if im on the East coast server with an ADSL connection??

Kyonye · 2003-04-22, 06:59 PM

look at what every empire has to offer and then choose on your likings. i'm Terran, thats my choice.

Flameseeker · 2003-04-22, 07:08 PM

Actually, I believe that the NC are more peaceful. They merely wanted to get away from the Terrans, they even offered peace with the Vanu. The Vanu reject the offer, and start a war with the TR, soon, the NC is dragged in.