What's your role going to be? - Page 5

Coreldan · 2011-07-21, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Vancha

I can't say I've played APB, but keep in mind it'll take more than a year for people to fully spec out their role of choice, and that doesn't include the outfit and leadership benefits that would be needed for that 20% benefit, and then you have the fact that that benefit will only apply to that role. Someone who's trained nothing but reaver for a year will be worse off indoors than a newbie who's trained HA for an hour.

You are right though and I can to some extent agree with that model, although I would probably hope that the bonuses would be something else than dealing more damage, damage faster or taking less damage, but that is indeed more acceptable than the way it was in APB.

Was mainly thinking sort of that you could get some universal type thing that would boost all damage output and reduce damage intake, like it was in APB.

But yeah, I don't mind if it comes through deep specialisation, as long as it's not like "gratz, u got BR25, now you get this implant that makes you deal 10% more damage on all weapons!"

However, in long term, they did say that you can basically have all certs (given that you have the time), meaning that several years from the release we're gonna have vets that are deeply specialized in so many things that they will basically have that 20% boost in many things, effectively making them have that 20% extra performance no matter what they do and that really isn't fun for the new guy.

Jownzorz · 2011-07-21, 11:23 AM

There may be a lot of people who want to be commanders, but its probably going to take a decent amount of squad leading to get there. The weak ones will be weeded out, while the better commanders will rise to the top. All I know is its going to be lonely for me on top for a month or so... seeing as I'll be the first highest ranking commander for the TR on my server, probably even in the game.

Vancha · 2011-07-21, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Coreldan

However, in long term, they did say that you can basically have all certs (given that you have the time), meaning that several years from the release we're gonna have vets that are deeply specialized in so many things that they will basically have that 20% boost in many things, effectively making them have that 20% extra performance no matter what they do and that really isn't fun for the new guy.

If it takes over a year for a single vehicle, then even 7-8 year vets will still have plenty of things to train, but I see where you're going.

If they do decide to go with the EVE model and just keep upgrading the game then that could, eventually, become a problem, but I expect they'll figure something out if the system hasn't changed between now and release.

Desoxy · 2011-07-21, 11:50 AM

I am all for high risk / high reward in FPS (like low armor but high mobility) so I am really curious what they will do with those jumpjets and the vertical gameplay.. could see my role fitting into a specialist task force behind enemy lines / very mobile tank hunters or smuffins..

Canaris · 2011-07-21, 11:53 AM

The mobile infantry made me the man I am today

ShowNoMercy · 2011-07-21, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Tigersmith

They could change it during beta. Its all about balance. You never know.

I assume dmg increases happen pretty high up the skill tree, so people may not get there in beta unless they provide an accelerated skill gain for testing purposes.

MgFalcon · 2011-07-21, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Canaris

The mobile infantry made me the man I am today

*Missing both legs and an arm*

Rbstr · 2011-07-21, 01:08 PM

This thread isn't about fucking damage upgrades.

Stop that.

Sinj · 2011-07-21, 01:15 PM

And back on topic...

I think I'll go with mechanized infantry and support. Hopefully join up with a tank division.
I always loved the multi-tank engagements.

FastAndFree · 2011-07-21, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Desoxy

I am all for high risk / high reward in FPS (like low armor but high mobility) so I am really curious what they will do with those jumpjets and the vertical gameplay.. could see my role fitting into a specialist task force behind enemy lines / very mobile tank hunters or smuffins..

What makes you think the light assault class will get anti-vehicle weapons?

robocpf1 · 2011-07-21, 02:59 PM

Super squad leader shooter person master squad leader of the shooter persons TO THE MAX.

In all seriousness? If I can get away with huge Outfit Leader stats and then like...one really awesome weapon. I might try that. I'm really interested in how they're going to implement the outfit skill tree, would love to see that leaked sometime soon.

Bags · 2011-07-21, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by RavenLord

What makes you think the light assault class will get anti-vehicle weapons?

Silly raven, that's what the gold ammo is for!

stylus · 2011-07-21, 03:54 PM

Something in the sky.

Blackice · 2011-07-21, 04:22 PM

I see myself doing support and possibly some form of flight.

Desoxy · 2011-07-21, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by RavenLord

What makes you think the light assault class will get anti-vehicle weapons?

Higby told me so via PM..

No, but seriously, we are all just speculating here.

(Very light armored infantry with AV weapons would be pretty rad though.. if the tank so much as looks at you you're dead, but you got your jumpjets

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