PS, the Matrix and its future

[penpen374]

I personally, love the idea behind the lattice set up, but, since I am not a beta tester, nor has the idea been really tested in the game yet, it's impossible to say how good it really is.

Let me list the reasons why I think it could be very good howerver.

1. Stops bases swtiching like mad.
2. Gives incentives to defend, loose a base, loose your ability to expand.
3. Creates a frontline, but still allows behind enemy lines actions.
4. Promotes tactics on a large scale!! Sneak some people behind the fronline to draw defenders away from the front, all out assaults, the list goes on.

On thing you have to realize, is that it's not like Base A --> Base B--> Base C--> Base D. You don't only have one option. It's more like from Base A you can go to Base B, C and D.

Anyway, just my opinion.

[MrVicchio]

I am still trying to get the patrch and the time to try this out,.

[Ubernator]

I figured I would post my thoughts on the matrix from the official forums. It was a decent post, but just my opinion of the nice things the matrix may have to offer.

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For those that just loooove taking over bases behind enemy lines, remember that tons of people were taking over undefended bases solely for xp points. They thought they were really sneaky going behind enemy lines, but the truth was, there weren't any lines at all! On the other hand, there were also a lot of people crowding up onto single bases (eg. Gunuku). The matrix system can still allow quite a few bases to be attacked at once, but also somewhat protect the bases that nobody really wants to defend. Thus, you have the large crowds spreading out a bit, and the solo hackers forced to use *gasp* teamwork.

Furthermore, it has already been mentioned that there IS a way for 1337 commandos to go behind enemy lines. Now, it will be a bit more of a challenge and mean a whole lot more.

A commando squad would be the talk of the continent if they could cap a base behind the enemy front lines and open up two fronts. I see a big need for commando ANT blockades also. Imagine the thanks that a squad would get if a front lines base fell to neutral because not a single ANT could penetrate the Reaver/tank/infantry platoon. Think of the difference one squad could make if they prevented the enemy from locking down a continent by capturing just two bases behind enemy lines and holding them long enough to turn the tide of the battle. The possibilities are endless, but only the truly elite squads will be able to pull them off.

So be happy. The lattice system prolly needs a little bit of tweaking, but in the long run it opens up many challenges for both the commando and the front-lines soldier.
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