Mechs

Sputty · 2002-12-25, 08:48 AM

Does anyone think there's a chance for mechs in a patch or Expansion pack? The types of mechs I would think of would be Mech Warrior type of mechs, but probably all are slow with big guns but have little mobility. Although I say that Mechs could be anything that Dev team could think of but I'm jsut saying what I think would be good.

mistled · 2002-12-25, 08:57 AM

I kind of doubt it. Mech's would be almost impossible to kill by people on foot, even it it was a squad, unless they had rocket launchers or something. I would think even a few of them would screw the play balance up pretty badly.

Flashingfish · 2002-12-25, 09:01 AM

NO MECHS

Sorry, but this has was discussed on the (old) official forums, and most people were against it. And like mistled said, they would disrupt the gameplay a bit too much ;/

Toimu · 2002-12-25, 11:59 AM

I call the MAX's Mechs.

Warborn · 2002-12-25, 02:46 PM

Sorry, but this has was discussed on the (old) official forums, and most people were against it.

Not directly related to the topic at hand, but what people on the forums think really makes absolutely no difference. Forum-goers are a minority, and a tiny minority at that. Furthermore, forum people tend to not know their ass from their elbow when it comes to game design, and wouldn't know a good idea if it kicked them in the face due to their rigid desire to ass-kiss the developer's every wish (prior to the game going live and their unwavering hatred for the developers blossoming, that is). So, no offense intended, but what people on a forum think isn't any indication of what's best for the game.

As for Mechs, I doubt it. It's possible though. Maybe not a 60 foot tall walking robot, but 20 feet (a super-MAX) would classify it as a Mech.

Flashingfish · 2002-12-25, 03:07 PM

Not directly related to the topic at hand, but what people on the forums think really makes absolutely no difference. Forum-goers are a minority, and a tiny minority at that. Furthermore, forum people tend to not know their ass from their elbow when it comes to game design, and wouldn't know a good idea if it kicked them in the face due to their rigid desire to ass-kiss the developer's every wish (prior to the game going live and their unwavering hatred for the developers blossoming, that is). So, no offense intended, but what people on a forum think isn't any indication of what's best for the game.

Sooooo..... why the hell are you on a forum? If people can't make suggestions what's the point? And if people can make suggestions they can also be put down. I am simply stating what the outcome of the previous discussion was - if that is too much for you then kindly leave the forum, seeing as you believe what we think has no indication of what's best for the game.

�io · 2002-12-25, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Flashingfish
Sooooo..... why the hell are you on a forum?

Yeah i'm kinda curious about that too. I especially like how he said opinions on forums don't matter and then he gave his own.

Flashingfish · 2002-12-25, 03:32 PM

I mean, I'm sorry if I came across as some sort of elitest vet bastard (I hope I didn't) - but yeah why are you here ;/

�io · 2002-12-25, 03:58 PM

Don't worry about it Flashing, he'll probably just send you a "mean" and angry PM acknowledging his superiority.

Omega · 2002-12-25, 04:20 PM

Now now.. .calm down children.. No need to go into flame sessions. Opinions although they do NOT matter sometimes, they are sometimes HEARD and understood.

So there's no need to flame him or anyone else because of their opinion.

Justin

�io · 2002-12-25, 04:54 PM

We are not flaming him, trust me. We were merely pointing out the big flaw in his logic. But i am expecting another angry PM from him nevertheless.

Tegadil · 2002-12-25, 04:57 PM

I would like to see mechs.

Not anything like a Gundam, not like a Battletech-mech.

I'm thinking more of like a Protomech (1/3 - 1/2 the size of a mech, light weapons, operate in points of five) or a bi-pedal tank.

�io · 2002-12-25, 05:06 PM

Meh, MAXs will do for me. If i wanted mechs i'd get MechWarrior or something. It could be a possibilty for an expansion but i dunno, i prefer the current type than a mech war.

Warborn · 2002-12-25, 05:39 PM

Sooooo..... why the hell are you on a forum? If people can't make suggestions what's the point? And if people can make suggestions they can also be put down. I am simply stating what the outcome of the previous discussion was - if that is too much for you then kindly leave the forum, seeing as you believe what we think has no indication of what's best for the game.

It's a discussion forum. I'm here to discuss Planetside, not delude myself into thinking that, despite the fact that I (like you) know very little about how the game *really* works, I can honestly say whether or not something like larger Mech-like vehicles would fit in. Yes, you forum people like to believe that you're special, that you matter, and that the world stops and starts based on your demand, but fortunately, that's not the case at all. So in all honesty, what the outcome of the previous discussion was means quite little indeed, given that those discussing probably didn't have a clue about just what they were talking about. Saying "Well, a bunch of ignorant fans over at this other forum blew a lot of smoke out of their ass and decided that X idea isn't good" will contribute about as much as said ignorant fans' discussion did.

And as for you, Dio, you're an amusing diversion, little else. The day I actually get angry over anything written by an anonymous Internet personality is a sad day indeed. That being said, may I provide the following:

Think -> Comprehend -> Reply

That is all.

powdahound · 2002-12-25, 06:03 PM

What would the benefit be to a mech anyway? There are plenty of games designed for them. I don't think they'd fit in planetside AT ALL, besides look how many vehicles/armor combos you have to choose from already.