News: Matt Higby doing a Q&A at reddit! - Page 22

Hezzy · 2011-07-14, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Higby

We definitely recognize that the inclusion of role specific advantages as part of the outfit progression will lead players to wanting to create smaller specialized outfits / divisions. We do have a plans to address this and when we're ready to reveal more details on the outfits system (which seriously, seriously rules, by the way -- I think you guys are going to be really stoked with what we're doing here) you'll find out all about it.

What's your favourite empire? TR, VS or NC?

CutterJohn · 2011-07-14, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bags

RNG does not belong in video games, end of discussion.

Wow. Interesting. You should cite this detailed study that tells the perfect way to make games sometime. I'm sure Higby and pals would love to look at it. Would save them a lot of headache.

Bags · 2011-07-14, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by -Hezzy-

What's your favourite empire? TR, VS or NC?

He says he plays NC but is interested in "the strict discipline of the Terran Republic" or something. No idea if that was tongue in cheek or serious.

kaffis · 2011-07-14, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Malorn

From Reddit, Matt said this:

I believe that answers both of your questions.

I don't think it does. It answers both if you assume that "training" a cert means that you have its benefit active when you switch to its role from the equipment terminal.

I'm not convinced that's what it means. I think that it *may* mean simply that a trained cert is among the options available to select from when spending whatever points BR gives you for a role.

In other words, the implications have seemed to me to be that you can be trained for more certs (in a role) than you can utilize in that role at BR20.

bjorntju1 · 2011-07-14, 10:17 PM

Will we have the VR training back? I always liked that you could try every vehicle and weapon.

GTGD · 2011-07-14, 10:28 PM

Hey Matt, just wanted to say that what you guys are doing is really, really awesome. Thanks for devoting so much time not only to the game, but to the fanbase as well.

Here's a couple questions that I haven't seen an answer to yet:

1. I saw that you are able to heal yourself/others, but is the health system like in PS1? Or is it more like Bad Company 2's in that it is regenerating, and healing makes you regenerate health faster?

2. Because of the focus on specialization of outfits, there would really need to be a way to communicate with others. What will the communication system be for it? Outfit command would be a cool idea, similar to squad command. A certain rank or higher that is commanding a squad or platoon would easily be able to communicate with others, who would then be able to relay orders to other members of the platoon. Or...you guys probably already have something cool in development :P

3. What can you tell us about MAX units? It seems like they're going to be sort of like their own "class", or playing style much like how there were grunts, support, infiltrators, and vehicle operators in PS1. While MAXs were powerful and unimax was widespread, playing primarily as a MAX suit wasn't really a viable option because of the limitations (lack of transport besides autorun, no hacking abilities). Are they going to be more fleshed out?

Bags · 2011-07-14, 10:31 PM

Wait, bad company had regenerating health? My screen never de-bloodied unless I was healed.

SKYeXile · 2011-07-14, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bags

Wait, bad company had regenerating health? My screen never de-bloodied unless I was healed.

no health regen in hardcore mode, n00b.

Bags · 2011-07-14, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by SKYeXile

no health regen in hardcore mode, n00b.

I guess all I played was hxc mode then.

Levente · 2011-07-15, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by Higby

We definitely recognize that the inclusion of role specific advantages as part of the outfit progression will lead players to wanting to create smaller specialized outfits / divisions. We do have a plans to address this and when we're ready to reveal more details on the outfits system (which seriously, seriously rules, by the way -- I think you guys are going to be really stoked with what we're doing here) you'll find out all about it.

Hi Matt! Awesome game you guys are crafting. When will we see new screens and trailer? Are you guys gonna show ps2 at gamescom?

LordReaver · 2011-07-15, 06:44 AM

So, will communication between empires still exist?

Bags · 2011-07-15, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by LordReaver

So, will communication between empires still exist?

At this time it does.

LordReaver · 2011-07-15, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Bags

At this time it does.

Cool, I loved that. Making "black market purchases", feeding false intelligence, or just having fun talking to people. I feel it's integral to fun warfare.

Volw · 2011-07-15, 07:14 AM

There's no inventories, so no trading for you.

LordReaver · 2011-07-15, 07:15 AM

Weapons aren't the only thing you can trade.