it would be nice to see LA get full face coverage - Page 2

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-28, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Purple

i dont think anyone will have the chance to pick their hair. whats the point when everyone has head protection? sure you couldtake it of but if thats an option i hope they make it so your armor reflects that fact and can get 1 hit killed by any gun or exsplosion around you.

I think I'll just leave this here. http://www.planetside-universe.com/m...f/100311-2.jpg

Mauser101 · 2012-07-28, 01:03 PM

That was a pretty early image. I'm fairly certain that in that image they were not wearing helmets because the ha helmet was not finished yet. Heck, even the armour looks quite different than now.

Have no fear. In ps1 we had helmetless, berets and goofy civil war hats to put on your dome. These aesthetic changes had no effect on your armour. I'm sure the cash shop will have similar options.

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-28, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mauser101

That was a pretty early image. I'm fairly certain that in that image they were not wearing helmets because the ha helmet was not finished yet. Heck, even the armour looks quite different than now.

Have no fear. In ps1 we had helmetless, berets and goofy civil war hats to put on your dome. These aesthetic changes had no effect on your armour. I'm sure the cash shop will have similar options.

Yep. Hooray for monetization of free to play games!

Xyntech · 2012-07-28, 04:16 PM

A few LA things I'm already planning to purchase, assuming they are available in the cash shop.

- No helmet
- Helmet with full face (and neck) covering
- Orange tint for the visor, to make it look more like PS1 Agile armor

I would buy all three of those and rotate between which one I was actively using.

I'm sure there are plenty of cosmetics I'd use for other classes and vehicles, but LA is pretty much the only one that I've already got plans for what I want.

AgtPanda · 2012-07-28, 04:35 PM

Well while we're on the topic of no helmets and accessories....

I want Kamina glasses.

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-28, 04:56 PM

Well, if I could have something similar to my signature (but in purple/teal/etc. to match the Vanu style) I would pay all my monies.

Mauser101 · 2012-07-28, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

Yep. Hooray for monetization of free to play games!

There has never been such a thing as a free to play video game that I have heard of (I'm sure I missed out on some indy title that collapsed under the weight of development costs in under a year). Certainly not for an mmo of this caliber. F2P is a marketing gimmick, and it's not free.

Some way, some how you pay for everything. Welcome to life.

JoeDragon · 2012-07-28, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Mauser101

There has never been such a thing as a free to play video game that I have heard of (I'm sure I missed out on some indy title that collapsed under the weight of development costs in under a year). Certainly not for an mmo of this caliber. F2P is a marketing gimmick, and it's not free.

Some way, some how you pay for everything. Welcome to life.

Played STO for 5 months, didn't pay a dime, had a blast. Played APB reloaded a couple months, didn't pay a dime, still had a blast (until the hackers made it unbearable). Plenty of other games are free to play and you can play them just fine and still have a blast for free.

It all comes down to vanity, and most F2P games will let you buy Cash shop items with an in game currency, it just takes time vs money. Sorry you have such a horrible outlook on life, but free things do exist if you have a little self control. Unless of course you mean you pay in your personal time, which is a really cycnical way of looking at things. If you have fun, who cares how much time you sink into something?

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-28, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mauser101

There has never been such a thing as a free to play video game that I have heard of (I'm sure I missed out on some indy title that collapsed under the weight of development costs in under a year). Certainly not for an mmo of this caliber. F2P is a marketing gimmick, and it's not free.

Some way, some how you pay for everything. Welcome to life.

I know this. They are monetizing their game off of decals which was my point. Helmet, armor, and camouflage options are in this category, thus I can fork over money to play Planetside Military Waifu Dress-Up Simulator.

JoeDragon · 2012-07-28, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

I know this. They are monetizing their game off of decals which was my point. Helmet, armor, and camouflage options are in this category, thus I can fork over money to play Planetside Military Waifu Dress-Up Simulator.

I really hope the Cash shop is robust and heavily stocked. I can't wait to see what kind of looks I can pull off. Also really hoping for Holiday themed Decals and such.

HeatLegend · 2012-07-28, 06:31 PM

I agree, I dont like the look of my NC LA when it comes to the helmet. I mean I like the bulky style- but I wish there was more face-cover.

Mauser101 · 2012-07-28, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

I know this. They are monetizing their game off of decals which was my point. Helmet, armor, and camouflage options are in this category, thus I can fork over money to play Planetside Military Waifu Dress-Up Simulator.

My apologies. I took your comment as sarcasm. That it's to say you did not like the monetization of f2p video games.

I've heard many rail against f2p in general, and I'm guilty of doing so in the past, but as long as people realize it's a gimmick and was never intended to actually be free they can much better understand when it's done right (League of Legends) and when it's completely fucked up (World of Tanks).

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-28, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mauser101

My apologies. I took your comment as sarcasm. That it's to say you did not like the monetization of f2p video games.

I've heard many rail against f2p in general, and I'm guilty of doing so in the past, but as long as people realize it's a gimmick and was never intended to actually be free they can much better understand when it's done right (League of Legends) and when it's completely fucked up (World of Tanks).

Agreed. And it beats subscription-based payment models any day. I'm even fine with upfront payment alongside a cash store similar to how Guild Wars 2 is set up.

vVRedOctoberVv · 2012-07-28, 07:52 PM

I think that's female, not for sure, but the hips seem too round for male. Regardless, they're not THAT bad. The outfits are about what you'd expect of "performance" concious gear. Like the Olympic athletes, or dancers, they don't wear the skimpy outfits simply to be sexy, they wear them so there's no risk of getting snagged/caught/tripped up by anything.

Rodel · 2012-07-28, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by JoeDragon

I would think the Formfitting armor would be enough of a distraction.

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