News: PlanetSide 2 Backstory Part 2, Sandy Jones - Page 3

Lonehunter · 2011-10-13, 09:20 PM

Much better then the first one, I like the direction they're going with "Vanu" being the name of a single entity, something akin to a god.

Someone else mentioned their use of names, I also think they're being too generic. I want names like Ajax, Jusko, Zyde, Jova, just something different. If I see a single "Johnson" I don't think I'll want to read any more.

HELLFISH88 · 2011-10-13, 09:20 PM

What if the use of Ancient Vanu technology slowly effected the user? Perhaps mentally, physically or both. Imagine if the technology resonated with it's user like a drug. When you have your "fix" you feel empowered but if you go without it, or are not within it's sphere of influence you suffer because of it. Think Caffeine addiction. I think we can all relate to that. This would account for the zealous nature of the Sovereignty and even how a group of meek scientists became aggressive soldiers. Just a thought

Xyntech · 2011-10-13, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by HELLFISH88

What if the use of Ancient Vanu technology slowly effected the user? Perhaps mentally, physically or both. Imagine if the technology resonated with it's user like a drug. When you have your "fix" you feel empowered but if you go without it, or are not within it's sphere of influence you suffer because of it. Think Caffeine addiction. I think we can all relate to that. This would account for the zealous nature of the Sovereignty and even how a group of meek scientists became aggressive soldiers. Just a thought

I'm worthless without my cup of Vanu in the morning.

Graywolves · 2011-10-13, 09:30 PM

I'm just not going to read these anymore until they're done.....

Haurus · 2011-10-13, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by NapalmEnima

EDIT: Vanu could be both a race and a single entity: Hive Mind. Or at least the version stored deep within the Auraxis Core SuperduperComputer. All the VS stored away for some point in the future. In the meanwhile, their collective consciousness communicates with the VS telepathically.

I like that A LOT!

HELLFISH88 · 2011-10-13, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Haurus

I like that A LOT!

Yeah I like that too, it ties in well with the fact that everyone can respawn and apparently retain their "soul" "consciousness" whatever. It's only natural the Vanu have a more advanced grasp of the concept.

Haurus · 2011-10-13, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by HELLFISH88

Yeah I like that too, it ties in well with the fact that everyone can respawn and apparently retain their "soul" "consciousness" whatever. It's only natural the Vanu have a more advanced grasp of the concept.

Yeah. The wiping out of the Vanu could of been all of them dying in a planet wide super attack loosing their current bodies and all respawn locations. The "minds" all remain in a computer core underground and go by the name Vanu as one hive mind entity, but still remain as separate minds too. The VS found the entity and they learned how to rebuild the spawn points. Perhaps there is something else that prevents the Vanu people from respawing once they are built. Until....

Captain B · 2011-10-13, 10:16 PM

THE VANU ARE THE TREES!

Hamma · 2011-10-13, 10:17 PM

I thought this one was very good - it is setting the stage very well for the overall conflict.

BorisBlade · 2011-10-13, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Talek Krell

I'm thinking their chairman is making shit up though.

Works well enough for all the crazy religions on Earth, as well as some certain political movements. So sounds like he's using proven techniques to me!

I never "drink the cool-aid" in real life, so might as well get a little stupid in PS and have some fun! *spikes the cool-aid then takes a drink* All hail Vanu!

HELLFISH88 · 2011-10-13, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Haurus

I like that A LOT!

Originally Posted by BorisBlade

I never "drink the cool-aid" in real life, so might as well get a little stupid in PS and have some fun! *spikes the cool-aid then takes a drink* All hail Vanu!

This man has it

Talek Krell · 2011-10-14, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by BorisBlade

I never "drink the cool-aid" in real life, so might as well get a little stupid in PS and have some fun! *spikes the cool-aid then takes a drink* All hail Vanu!

Meh, I already have 40k for that. =\

Captain1nsaneo · 2011-10-14, 12:42 AM

I feel the Vanu overtaking me... it is a good pain!

basti · 2011-10-14, 03:59 AM

Maybe the vanu just dont want to spawn yet, and just watch us to see how we do. To them, we are an alien race, means a unknown potential for everything. They may just wait and see for now.
I like the idea alot that the vanu are indeed auraxis.
Lots of potential there.

Captain1nsaneo · 2011-10-14, 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by basti

Maybe the vanu just dont want to spawn yet, and just watch us to see how we do. To them, we are an alien race, means a unknown potential for everything. They may just wait and see for now.
I like the idea alot that the vanu are indeed auraxis.
Lots of potential there.

Ever played Metal Fatigue? Yeah, that. Even has 3 sides.