News: Community Interview with Matt Higby - Page 2

Manitou · 2012-05-30, 11:32 AM

This is more than just an interview, in my opinion. This is a glimpse into the heart and soul of the game of PlanetSide 2. A successful game needs a visionary to direct, present goals, and to cast the vision for the game. Without placing Matt on too high a pillar, I think you are seeing the visionary here in this interview. Indeed the game requires all the functioning parts to coalesce, but there has to be an "agent" to bind the parts all together and direct them.

When I see Matt talk about PS2, I see his excitement and it becomes my excitement. Imagine what it does to those who are actually working on the game.

Great stuff...

waldizzo · 2012-05-30, 11:32 AM

Very nice. Thank you again Hamma, Jenny and SOE/Higby.

Turdicus · 2012-05-30, 11:32 AM

Sounds like the mission system is really going to make or break a lot of the game play, since it is going to facilitate extra xp, resources, and population control all in one move. Thats going to be something that is going to really be put through its paces in beta, but I'm excited about the concept; I've never seen anything quite like it.

Very excited

Also jealous that hamma and jenny heard some ps2 music, how was it?

ZeroOneZero · 2012-05-30, 11:34 AM

Awesome stuff guys!

Awesome questions and great replies. I also liked Higby's socks, blue and yellow, we know where his loyalty lies :S.

The Janitor · 2012-05-30, 11:37 AM

Hah, so the mission system is mainly to direct the meat for the meat grinder while outfits do the real work. This is genius.

Stardouser · 2012-05-30, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by JHendy

I really like the way spotting is shaping up, I mean, I'm not crazy about 3D spotting but squad-only doesn't seem that bad.

I've always thought that recons in BF games should have longer range spotting, too. Infiltrator sounds neat.

Oh no. He was a bit unclear about this but I interpreted this as meaning that he wanted infiltrators to broadcast 3D spots to a wide area. That wouldn't make sense for squad only.

If it WERE squad only it would be acceptable but 3D spotting for your entire empire within a huge radius is bad.

I note, however, that he did not say "3D spotting" he said "spotting", but I suppose this is what he must be talking about.

Whoever gets in the closed beta, get the fight against 3D spotting started asap. At least to make it squad only.

People for 3D spotting can argue about teamwork all they want, but it also shows you where to place your aiming sight and is therefore 4th wall breaking aid from the game.

I also note he threw in that bit about other games are doing this. This is one game mechanic where that's no excuse.

Cam · 2012-05-30, 11:47 AM

Thank you PSU staff for this great interview and thank you mr Higby. Keep up the good work.

duck · 2012-05-30, 11:48 AM

Can anyone make a summary of the highlights Higby pointed out in the video (for those who can't watch a 40min long interview)?

duomaxwl · 2012-05-30, 11:51 AM

Hey Hamma, I have a question, and if it's covered in the video, I'm sorry. I just got to the part about infiltrators. Have you seen anything about there being an option for a more traditional infiltrator (using pistol instead of big a gun, longer/infinite cloak?)
Thanks!

LostSoul · 2012-05-30, 11:52 AM

Love the outro

PredatorFour · 2012-05-30, 11:55 AM

Niceone, you guys must be buzzing gettin to do cool stuff like this

NCLynx · 2012-05-30, 12:07 PM

41 minutes of awesome, thanks Hamma you lucky bastard =P

Hamma · 2012-05-30, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Turdicus

Also jealous that hamma and jenny heard some ps2 music, how was it?

I don't think it is totally done but what we heard was awesome. It's PlanetSide through and through and sounded awesome. Made the hair raise on the back of my neck

Originally Posted by duomaxwl

Hey Hamma, I have a question, and if it's covered in the video, I'm sorry. I just got to the part about infiltrators. Have you seen anything about there being an option for a more traditional infiltrator (using pistol instead of big a gun, longer/infinite cloak?)
Thanks!

There was no mention but I do think they want the traditional cloaker role in the game as well.

Originally Posted by LostSoul

Love the outro

Thanks! I wanted to add it in because we don't get a chance to use it much anymore

duomaxwl · 2012-05-30, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hamma

I don't think it is totally done but what we heard was awesome. It's PlanetSide through and through and sounded awesome. Made the hair raise on the back of my neck

There was no mention but I do think they want the traditional cloaker role in the game as well.

Awesome, and awesome. Thanks!

Thomas · 2012-05-30, 12:17 PM

Are there more videos coming Hamma? Great interview, didn't see it being so long but loved it!