News: Game Update 04 Update from Higby - Page 5

Figment · 2013-03-03, 06:30 PM

Flash update: now shoot two people off a flash with one shot instead of just one!

Hooray!

Some good bits on the other stuff. Interested to see the execution.

redshirt · 2013-03-03, 08:36 PM

Damage stats from the empire launchers are going to be interesting. The Phenoix and Striker have the potential to be direct upgrades to the standard launcher otherwise.

MGP · 2013-03-04, 03:09 AM

Few things i wonder:
1. Will Lancer/Phoenix will be able to one-shot-kill the ESF?
2. Will the Striker be able to lock on to MAXes, and/or able to dumbfire?

Whiteagle · 2013-03-04, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by Shamrock

Overall a really good set of upcoming updates, i hope they get the model of the Lancer right + the distinctive cherchowww firing sound.

The prowler nerf is much need, ive lost count of the number of guys ive seen parked on ridges or hiding behind boulders and lobbing HEAT/HE rounds in lockdown mode from a mile away, farming infantry poping out of outpost spawns, only to undeploy and run a mile when they actually see another tank try to engage them, god forbid they should actually have to engage and fulfill their anti-armour role (AP spec Prowlers officially the rarest vehicle in the game /sarcasm off).

...Who would put AP on a Prowler?

Seriously, our special is being LOCKED IN PLACE, a tank hunter the Prowler is not...

Originally Posted by Figment

Flash update: now shoot two people off a flash with one shot instead of just one!

Hooray!

Hey man, the only complaint I have with my Annihilator is that I need to Aim Down Sights for locks and that slows me down.

...Now, I truly am ANTI-EVERYTHING!!!!

Eggy · 2013-03-04, 06:22 AM

Is it just me or do those new-HA launchers seem a tad over the top?
The TR one is the only 1 of the 3 thats affected by ingame counter-measures.
The TR one is the only 1 of the 3 that can be used to snipe/kill infantry.

Also, while I like the "nostalgia" factor of the weapons, im not sure we actualy needed even more infantry based AV.

I thought passive certs stacked up for three days before you had to login and collect them? Or is that old/bad info?

Currently you stop earning passive certs if you have not logged in for 24 hours.
This is due to be altered to not require you to log in as frequently and also the amount received is being increased.

Canaris · 2013-03-04, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by ChipMHazard

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The Prowler has always had both its rounds deal 1000 splash dmg, at least as far back as I can remember. The Prowler has been the best MBT versus infantry since time immemorial. So, while I had no love for the Magmower/goat, they do have us on this one.

except for the fact you couldn't have a Prowler up for any length of time without a "magrider"

sniping you from a mountain summit, I agree we have an excellent anti-infantry tank but the previous incarnation mag was an anti-everything beast which we put up with for far, far longer.
I just loose my patience with VS whinge bags who can dish it out but not take it.

KaskaMatej · 2013-03-04, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Canaris

I agree we have an excellent anti-infantry tank but the previous incarnation mag was an anti-everything beast which we put up with for far, far longer.

Magriders have been and still are mediocre at best at killing infantry because not many people used AI secondary weapons (Kobalt, Proton II PPA, Basilisk even), Saron HRB is the weapon of choice and that thing has less splash than AP cannons.

So, no, Magriders were never anti-everything beasts, just great armour hunters.

psijaka · 2013-03-04, 08:53 AM

Theres a lot to like here; pretty much all of it in fact. Highly encouraging and gives me hope for the long term future of the game.

And HE AoE nerf long overdue!

Maarvy · 2013-03-04, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by KaskaMatej

Magriders have been and still are mediocre at best at killing infantry because not many people used AI secondary weapons (Kobalt, Proton II PPA, Basilisk even), Saron HRB is the weapon of choice and that thing has less splash than AP cannons.

So, no, Magriders were never anti-everything beasts, just great armour hunters.

The sauron hrb has more splash than a AP main gun . Its highly effective vs infantry with scope/reload/decent gunner .

And I've seen plenty of magriders with anti infantry main guns too . I use one (sometimes) and they also work just fine .

Ofc none of this mattered pre gu2 when you could park on 80 degree inclines way above spawn rooms and S*** on everyone , with mossies/reavers as your only threat .

MrBloodworth · 2013-03-04, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by KaskaMatej

Magriders have been and still are mediocre at best at killing infantry because not many people used AI secondary weapons (Kobalt, Proton II PPA, Basilisk even), Saron HRB is the weapon of choice and that thing has less splash than AP cannons.

So, no, Magriders were never anti-everything beasts, just great armour hunters.

Frozenland · 2013-03-04, 10:48 AM

VS Lancer seems similar to the spartan laser from Halo

the TR Striker seems similar to the rocket launcher from Half-Life

and the NC Phoenix seems similar to the TV missle from BF2, or the Redeemer from Unreal Tournament.

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and all of which appeared in PS1 way before those games.

Frozenland · 2013-03-04, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by camycamera

VS Lancer seems similar to the spartan laser from Halo

the TR Striker seems similar to the rocket launcher from Half-Life

and the NC Phoenix seems similar to the TV missle from BF2, or the Redeemer from Unreal Tournament.

and all of which appeared in PS1 way before the other games.