Smed Tweet, Carrier? - Page 5

Crator · 2012-11-29, 11:07 PM

I smell OS launcher from carrier.

Gimpylung · 2012-11-29, 11:26 PM

Carrier = Outfit Base?

Riekopo · 2012-11-30, 12:21 AM

I'd like to see an air transport for vehicles first!

Accuser · 2012-11-30, 01:32 AM

I'd pay money for my Flash to have a Dixie Horn, for my Sunderer's horn to be "la cucaracha", and for this thing to play Imperial March in a 1km radius.

Timealude · 2012-11-30, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Riekopo

I'd like to see an air transport for vehicles first!

Thats what this looks to be. And also from the tweet smedly posted it seems to be hinting at it.

Sifer2 · 2012-11-30, 02:00 AM

If this does end up playing out like Battlefield 2142's Titan mode I will be happy. Though I hope they can deal with some of the performance issues it had in that game. Was real annoying how when the ships moved it caused physics glitches inside like deployed turrets falling through the floor.

Now the question is who gets to steer the thing? Outfit leader? Are they built by Outfits pooling lots of resources? Can't wait to hear details.

Necronile · 2012-11-30, 02:20 AM

Looks useless,especially with the small continents we have now...

Reaver · 2012-11-30, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Necronile

Looks useless,especially with the small continents we have now...

I think if they intend to go the vehicle transport route with this it will only be two to three times bigger than the galaxy.

Akrasjel Lanate · 2012-11-30, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Hamma

I thought it was something from EVE at first.. but it says Terran Republic on it.

Yea it looks Caldari, but it's not.

Whiteagle · 2012-11-30, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by Nightleaf

It looks air bound cause of the turrets on the underside of the carrier.

Indeed, unless they're for fighting submarines... but then why would they have CIWS radomes?

Originally Posted by getembees

Wow that carrier looks like just what PS2 needs to help with combined-arms logistics and zerg-coralling.

As many of us have spoken of before, the n00b experience can be difficult. But seeing this gives me an optimistic outlook about this games early-stage growth.

With just 1 or 2 of these per continent, each empire could better coordinate everything. Make it a permanent spawn point and the zerg will rush to it for acton; likely because the Faction-Leaders will be keeping this baby near the front lines. The more tools leaders have to coordinate the Zerg, the more interesting this game gets!

This will also likely help centralize the air-war. These carriers will be big targets and air-wings will flock from far and wide to take out and defend these carriers.

Looking forward to hearing more!

Indeed, "Flagships" like this would really help solidify where the tip of the spear should be, focusing the Zerg into a precise blast of Manpower.

Originally Posted by dethred

I was just thinking the other day that this thing needs a Titan-like ship mechanic like 2142.

Eerie, I was too...

They were to be called Forward Operations Centers, and they would come in Terrestrial (Think the Mammoth from Halo 4) and Airborne Hovering (I.E. this) types.

Certainly would ruin your day to see an A.H.F.O.C. or T.F.O.C. pull up to your base.

Originally Posted by Accuser

I'd pay money for my Flash to have a Dixie Horn, for my Sunderer's horn to be "la cucaracha", and for this thing to play Imperial March in a 1km radius.

As much as I love the Imperial March, our Outfit kind of already has something for when the Gals dust off this baby:

Have to maintain the theme and all...

Figment · 2012-11-30, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Fear The Amish

i think its funny because its concept art for PS next that people think it can only be used in that game.... when they own the license to that...

I think it's funny you think T-Ray would allow it to go in, in this artstyle.

Even if they use the concept, it'd look completely different: meaning not based on the looks of a modern aircraft carrier and fitting in with the rounded, 90/45 degree angled and scarabee themes of the empires.

Timealude · 2012-11-30, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Figment

I think it's funny you think T-Ray would allow it to go in, in this artstyle.

Even if they use the concept, it'd look completely different: meaning not based on the looks of a modern aircraft carrier and fitting in with the rounded, 90/45 degree angled and scarabee themes of the empires.

That is true.

anyways heres another link to the full profile.

In those It seems the VS and NC have their own, the VS one is called Apocalypse. Also this one is lightly armed according to the description here. It has spawn tubes on it as well as it could be just an aircraft carrier not just a ground vehicle one. Im also guessing this could be our "navy" as it were, instead of water bound ships we would have airships instead......this is all just speculation though.

Mavvvy · 2012-11-30, 05:48 AM

Squeeeeeeeeeee.

Lol I guess that air power thread is going to get a little more heated :P .

Apologies for double post very excited here

Mavvvy · 2012-11-30, 06:16 AM

Just thinking trying to take down one of those badboys alone would add so much to the meta, if its one per faction and capping facilities/capture points has some influence over it building/destroying it. Cant help bot think of 2142 titans and all that.

Timealude · 2012-11-30, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mavvvy

Just thinking trying to take down one of those badboys alone would add so much to the meta, if its one per faction and capping facilities/capture points has some influence over it building/destroying it. Cant help bot think of 2142 titans and all that.

ya, it also says that if there arent enough people to run it ((the idea is 20-22)) players, I.A would take over to replace people that werent there.