Why is TR the most popular right now? Discuss here.

Myhouse43 · 2002-12-15, 11:50 PM

I'm confuse, or maybe just ignorant. Why is it that most people are polling for Terran Republic? I'm not looking for some bullsheiz about the republics history or freedom crap. I want to know if first impressions persuaded people, or weapons, or vehicles ect.

When I first looked at the Empire websites it was Vanu that caught my eye. But now I'm not sure at all, it just seems a little rediculous how people are flocking behind these factions without even playing the game yet. Sure you can base your reasonings on gameplay values, but there are a lot of idiots out there wasting peoples time with their make believe political bull.

Any thoughts?

BLuE_ZeRO · 2002-12-15, 11:52 PM

TR seem to be pretty popular due to their color (non purple) which is stupid but it is the case in alot of decisions. Others think that their weapons are bigger, better. They're different but not neccesarily better. It just really comes down to what each person prefers and I guess alot of people prefer TR but it's not by that huge of a number that they're ahead of the other empires.

If you're smart you'll choose Vanu!

Strygun · 2002-12-15, 11:57 PM

I'd actually say it's their colors. Red and black. For a person that has just joined the PS community, their going to want to look cool, not care about what TR is about. So they go with red and black, colors of strength and power.

My 2 cents there =)

Myhouse43 · 2002-12-16, 12:01 AM

I agee Blue_Zero. Vanu just seems to suit my style.

I hate it how people are ripping on Vanu for stupid stuff like their color. What they dont realize is that purple and green are probably the best colors out of the bunch to not be easily seen. All I hope for is that Vanu stays somewhat close population wise.

Who knows, I may end up playing a little with all of them. but the smart people will start with Vanu, then decide.

Saint · 2002-12-16, 12:01 AM

I got this from something a guy I know wrote...

Why should you join the Terran Republic?
1) Despite the rhetoric from the other empires, it _is_ a Republic. Our forces originated with the Terran Empire and made the transition to defend the Republic which sprang from the Empire's ashes. The TR has defended the just cause of freedom with responsibility for over a thousand years.

2) excellent colors and symbology. Yes, this is fluff, but these colors are designed to blend better into most backgrounds. You will get killed less often and count coup against our opponents more often.

3) Weaponry. Peace through firepower. We have the only fire-and-forget missile. We have the only double-barreled tank. Our chain guns will eat up the enemy.

4) we have the manpower. Right now TR is running well ahead in the manpower polls. This will translate to dominance on the battlefield.

Vimp · 2002-12-16, 01:18 AM

I personally love a story. I can't play a game with out knowing its back ground.

After reading the indepth background storys for each of the 3 sides I was forced to conclude that the Vanu were the ones to go with for me. right off the bat their alien design and energy based weopons are very appealing to me. However I chose Vanu based on principle.

After reading the 3 backstorys I ended with the view that the TR are the bad guys who are oppressing everyone. However, not neccesarily to the degree that the other 2 sides would have you believe. The NC seemed to be a group with good intentions of offering freedom and such but in their ignorence concluded that anyone different from them selves is bad and must be anniellated and due to that view decided to declare war on the Vanu. The VS on the other hand seemed to me to be a group that was paticularly fascinated with the Vanu technology and, though they were willing to do their research on their own without bothering anyone, were forced into their current situation because both the TR and NC won't tolerate their curious ideals.

Based on the principle of choosing the side of the innocent one is what ultimatly determined that I should be on the Vanu side regardless of their tactical advantage or disadvantage.

Sandtaco · 2002-12-16, 01:25 AM

Exactly

And by the way, red and black aren't exactly the best camo.

afex · 2002-12-16, 01:34 AM

i chose TR b/c

1. i dont want gay energy weapons

2. nc is primarily shotguns, and outside of 20 feet, those wont do you a bunch of good.

Lt AntiSmile · 2002-12-16, 02:18 AM

"Peace through Fire-power"

hand of Nod anyone from C&C??

Incompetent · 2002-12-16, 02:21 AM

TR, i like to kill from a distance (unlike the NC) and i like to have a chance on an open field (unlike the Vanu), the philosphy is just a nice extra.

edit: damn you anti-smile i was attempting to agree with afex

and does anyone else think its funny the Vanu are now using "Peace through power" as there pitch, have they even glanced at the TR page.

Lt AntiSmile · 2002-12-16, 02:31 AM

i was quoteing saints post from above (w/o useing the quote thingy)

Incompetent · 2002-12-16, 02:35 AM

i wasn't meaning to direct it at you, its just something ive been reading in vanu posts over on the official board and i wanted to put it somewhere, obviously i picked a bad spot.

Lt AntiSmile · 2002-12-16, 02:45 AM

hummm, i don't read the offical forums

didn't know others were representing vanu that way.
TR seems like Nod to me, millions of "clone troopers" all shouting "Kain is alive in death" or what not

Anyway the whole mentality is wrong, "Peace" is unatainable as long as there are 2 ppl alive.

RG_Vortex · 2002-12-16, 05:41 AM

I chose TR because:

I like a good fight. The VS seems to have the edge on weaponry, I want something more challenging and I didn't like the attitude of NC, they seem like a group of teenagers to me.
For me personally TR was the choice since they're the old school republican guard, they've been around for a long time and don't fall for the new sensations of technology. And they know peace has a price attached to it and someone always has to pay.

Saint · 2002-12-16, 05:43 AM

Nice answer