Armor Comparison: PS1 to PS2 - Page 3

RNFB · 2012-04-10, 03:49 PM

I still don't like all the gray present on the VS armor, especially the turbo-gray on the HA, and the clashing dark purple with light teal

I hate all of the helmets on the VS armor... LA's is too plain, and the black visor is really boring. Infiltrator's is goofy looking, it makes the armor look too top-heavy and like a generic alien with a huge head and lanky body. HA's is just really goofy.

I am disgusted by the VS HA's design. It's incredibly plain and doesn't look like VS. Giving it more color really doesn't do much to fix that. The head and feet don't fit with the rest of the armor, it looks conflicting. The design is flat, boring, and uninspired. All they did was make a few waves on a thick body suit and called it a day.

Now you all might say "CUSTOMIZATION!", but that's not an excuse to have ugly base models which are going to be the most frequently seen.

If TRay's team doesn't deliver on the VS Max, my hype for the game may very well disintegrate.

Bags · 2012-04-10, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by RNFB

Now you all might say "CUSTOMIZATION!", but that's not an excuse to have ugly base models which are going to be the most frequently seen.

The easiest way to get people to buy skins is to make the basic level 1 armor look bland.

Hamma · 2012-04-10, 04:48 PM

This thread is awesome - didn't realize how close they were either.

headcrab13 · 2012-04-10, 04:32 PM

Nice work, Typwn! Wow man, you put a ton of time into that comparison. I love how you can click the images to see the original design next to PS1's equivalent, and your own representation of PS2's color scheme.

No previous post has so accurately shown the difference that buying up cash-shop camo will make. I'm really excited to see all the variations and personal styles that come out of the customization system.

Lord Paladin · 2012-04-10, 04:35 PM

I -LOVE- the touch ups you did to do the Vanu armors (especially the heavy). Makes a HUGE difference.

Also, the NC stealther looks a lot better with your changes. Someone get T_ray over here

Vancha · 2012-04-10, 06:39 PM

I don't think it's as close to the body as you think it is, if you look at the depth from the front of the chest-plate to where the armhole is in the original picture, but that's irrelevant. The shoulder area and front-side width can be modified as needed, the point is getting rid of the weird gap at the elbow.

Edit: Better?

Saieno · 2012-04-10, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Vancha

I don't think it's as close to the body as you think it is, if you look at the depth from the front of the chest-plate to where the armhole is in the original picture, but that's irrelevant. The shoulder area and front-side width can be modified as needed, the point is getting rid of the weird gap at the elbow.

Edit: Better?

Yeah that looks a little better. This brings up a good point about just how many options they can create for vanity items in the shop. Different chest pieces, under shirts, pads, etc.

Vancha · 2012-04-10, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Typwn

Yeah that looks a little better. This brings up a good point about just how many options they can create for vanity items in the shop. Different chest pieces, under shirts, pads, etc.

Oh for sure, the possibilities are almost limitless, but I don't feel that warrants the defaults looking weird in places.

Saieno · 2012-04-10, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Vancha

Oh for sure, the possibilities are almost limitless, but I don't feel that warrants the defaults looking weird in places.

Someone brought up a good point earlier (I believe it was Bags) who said

Originally Posted by Bags

The easiest way to get people to buy skins is to make the basic level 1 armor look bland.

Not that the armors look bad, just I'm sure they'll have tons of cool customization options available. Already stocking up on my Station Cash I get monthly from my All Access Pass Subscription.

Yutty · 2012-04-10, 08:28 PM

I really hope we can customize helmets cause the vanu infil and heavy assault looks ugly. Would like the option purchase different helmets.

captainkapautz · 2012-04-10, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Yutty

I really hope we can customize helmets cause the vanu infil and heavy assault looks ugly. Would like the option purchase different helmets.

Didn't some of the first screens show different helmets or no helmet at all even?

Saieno · 2012-04-10, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by captainkapautz

Didn't some of the first screens show different helmets or no helmet at all even?

Yep, they also have a bunch of nice images in the April PC Gamer article that show variances to armor colors, weapons, and helmets.