In Planetside 2, everything is made of Dust. - Page 3

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-17, 04:00 PM

I love how people complain about the lack of "immersion" and "realism" and then complain that there is too much dust and sand in a desert.

Looks great to me! I love my particle effects. =D

bpostal · 2012-07-17, 04:01 PM

Almost enough dust, needs more little rocks!

Goku · 2012-07-17, 04:04 PM

I love the looks of the dust personally. Adds a lot to the game.

Azarga · 2012-07-17, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Redshift

equip thermal scope = profit?

This

Originally Posted by TR Oakley

vision obstruction is a integral part of PS2, be it darkness, smoke grenades extreme weather or dust, which is exactly why we have items such as night vision goggles and thermal imaging.

and that.

Dust in desert region is perfectly fine.

Raymac · 2012-07-17, 05:09 PM

The argument isn't whether or not it looks cool, or if it is realistic. I think it looks awesome also. To me, the issue is, how does that affect gameplay. If you can only see 20' in front of you at any given moment on any battle on Indar, then what's the point in having huge areas to fight in?

TR Oakley · 2012-07-17, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

The argument isn't whether or not it looks cool, or if it is realistic. I think it looks awesome also. To me, the issue is, how does that affect gameplay. If you can only see 20' in front of you at any given moment on any battle on Indar, then what's the point in having huge areas to fight in?

If you're admiring the scenery while in a gunfight, yer doing it rong

Raymac · 2012-07-17, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by TR Oakley

If you're admiring the scenery while in a gunfight, yer doing it rong

Not admiring the scenery...well I take that back. The scenery is something to be admired.

What I'm actually talking about is acquiring targets, that kind of stuff.

Sirisian · 2012-07-17, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

What I'm actually talking about is acquiring targets, that kind of stuff.

As someone else said it greatly increases the gameplay. Turn on thermals and other things and see through the dust. It adds a lot to the gameplay when you don't have a clear line of sight 24/7.

Might as well complain that night is too dark.

EnderGraff · 2012-07-17, 05:16 PM

I find it hilarious that Mrbloodworth, who is a huge supporter of vehicle exit and enter animations as well as no "hot switching" in vehicles to promote realism, is complaining about dust on a desert map.

Sephirex · 2012-07-17, 05:17 PM

Personally I think dust as a visibility problem in large fights adds a whole new layer to the gameplay.

Raymac · 2012-07-17, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sirisian

As someone else said it greatly increases the gameplay. Turn on thermals and other things and see through the dust. It adds a lot to the gameplay when you don't have a clear line of sight 24/7.

Might as well complain that night is too dark.

I can see that point of view. It just feels like a bit much to me. For example, say the smoke and dust is about at an 8 on a scale of 10, I'd like to see it turned down slightly to about 4-5.

Pillar of Armor · 2012-07-17, 05:31 PM

Oh Teh Noes! Dust! Guess I'll just have to use it to blind some nubs and use my AOE weapons and thermal viz to kill you.

Sephirex · 2012-07-17, 05:32 PM

I guess this means there will be complaints when they implement dust storms like they wanted.

Gonefshn · 2012-07-17, 05:34 PM

Dust FTW all day every day

Revanmug · 2012-07-17, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

I can see that point of view. It just feels like a bit much to me. For example, say the smoke and dust is about at an 8 on a scale of 10, I'd like to see it turned down slightly to about 4-5.

Tell me, what's your opinion on smoke grenade?