News: Higby Tweets Customized Magriders - Page 12

Talek Krell · 2011-11-16, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Xyntech

Makes sense, considering that the old Lightning had it's guns on the sides as well.

I'd forgotten that somebody suggested that. It definately has a striking resemblance to the old lightning turret. It looks like it's put on some weight though.

Raymac · 2011-11-16, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Talek Krell

I'd forgotten that somebody suggested that. It definately has a striking resemblance to the old lightning turret. It looks like it's put on some weight though.

I think we all have since 2003.

Talek Krell · 2011-11-16, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

I think we all have since 2003.

Don't remind me.

Xyntech · 2011-11-16, 04:42 PM

I've been hitting the Higby sandwiches a little too hard.

Raymac · 2011-11-16, 05:12 PM

I just had a thought. If we have this much customization for camo on vehicles....how much will we have for camo on infantry?

Zulthus · 2011-11-16, 05:23 PM

Hopefully none, otherwise might as well scrap empire colors right now.

Raymac · 2011-11-16, 05:27 PM

Not neccessarily. All those Mags still have some VS color on them. I'm thinking they could just replace the gray on the uniforms (of which there is alot) with different kinds of camo. You'd still have the same amount of empire colors, right?

Xyntech · 2011-11-16, 05:37 PM

Yep.

I just want to see a Vanguard that isn't BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE all over.

EASyEightyEight · 2011-11-16, 05:37 PM

I don't think the camo on infantry will be nearly as prevalent in PS2. Maybe on snipers (there you go, a not-quite-cloaking cloak,) and maybe somewhat on everyone else, at least on any exposed fatigues. The actual armor might remain unchanged.

Then we have to consider Empire/Outfit pride. Some people will proudly display their colors, even if it practically makes them glow in the dark.

FastAndFree · 2011-11-16, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by EASyEightyEight

I don't think the camo on infantry will be nearly as prevalent in PS2. Maybe on snipers (there you go, a not-quite-cloaking cloak,) and maybe somewhat on everyone else, at least on any exposed fatigues. The actual armor might remain unchanged.

Then we have to consider Empire/Outfit pride. Some people will proudly display their colors, even if it practically makes them glow in the dark.

Remember the Red Baron

GTGD · 2011-11-16, 06:52 PM

Awesome looking screenshots, and tons of customization. I love it when Higby spoils us

Raka Maru · 2011-11-16, 09:53 PM

Customizable = Good Game

Hearing this news makes me think classes won't be as restrictive to free form gameplay as was previously thought.

Xyntech · 2011-11-16, 10:34 PM

The impression I get is that we will have more restrictions on customization, but also more options to choose from. If done well, this will actually encourage diversity, as the devs will be able to carefully balance the variables so that as many things as possible are useful.

It will be different from PS1 and as always, let's reserve final judgement until we see it for ourselves, but I have high hopes that PS2's customization will be just as robust as PS1 and far more diverse.

Tycho · 2011-11-16, 10:56 PM

I see a lot of people are worried about the main gun being fixed forward. I can tell you that im sure thats not going to be a problem. I played BF2142 and used the tank with the fixed gun in that game. Its a different play style that you have to learn but it does work really well.

I also saw someone post that the Magrider will be at a disadvantage while running away because only one gun can cover the retreat. All the tanks will be at a disadvantage in some way. Try driving away while firing your gun backwards. Your tank is going to end up in a tree which will result in you being destroyed. I remember plenty of times running my lightning into rocks and trees while trying to manuever and fire at the same time.

I think some else posted about the magrider with only a driver being at a disadvantage because he wont have a gunner to shoot while running away. Well, all I can say is you should have a gunner. I expect one man tanks to be at a disadvantage and rightfully so. Planetside is about teamwork. So get a gunner.

@Higby You guys are doing an awesome job. Thanks for all the information and pics you send to the community. It gives me faith that PS2 wont be abandoned like PS.

Traak · 2011-11-17, 10:48 AM

Anyone else notice that the NC get plaid work shirts under their armor? That was almost enough to sell me on NC right there.

I can't imagine pink glowing Vanu tights being more appealing, somehow.