News: TotalBiscuit Liberator Video - Page 8

Kipper · 2012-05-23, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by LostAlgorithm

which is what I was referencing here, as "related material", then the only difference between he and your average gamer is that he has managed to gather a larger audience.

The difference between anyone in any form of media or other influential position is not that they necessarily know better, its just that they can spread their message further.

I'd never heard of him before the mentions on this here forum myself, but from what I gather, having the audience is allowing him to work it as a job with an income, rather than just a hobby... Obviously the part of him that makes the videos and sells the ad space on them is the serious business, the part of him that paints virtual aircraft to look like animals of the savannah is the gamer. Not to be confused!

Originally Posted by LostAlgorithm

Players should be free to state their opinions, especially when a game is in a state such as Planetside 2 currently is where it is still very much possible to change how things are developing. Just because you disagree with their opinion doesn't mean they are taking things too seriously.

I totally agree, though I think its the wrong thing to concentrate on - I'm looking for PS2 to blow my socks off with a solid shooter experience combined with the sheer scale of it and the whole 'thousands of players' thing. Anything else that I like or dislike about it I will learn to live with provided the core game works well.

IMMentat · 2012-05-23, 03:18 PM

I LoLed.

Still, its nice to see some of the customisation and purchase options though, and to see the costs of vehicles in a testing environment.

I just hope the less serious recolours and decals (hearts, animal stripes, shark jaws) are balanced out with a more traditional variety of cammo and pain options (desert cammo, bomber babes, faux military insignia, go-faster-stripes)

Timealude · 2012-05-23, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by LostAlgorithm

Hearts plastered all over a cockpit window isn't outrageous to you? And they don't even show up in cockpit view. I say if you want to fly with that nonsense on your window then it should actually block your view.

Yeah, but that would take away from the point of buying the customization opitions if they hinder anything or bolster something...hell if they are gonna block your view might as well give a lib a beacon round that can summon an obrital strike to the spot you shoot at.

Graywolves · 2012-05-23, 03:19 PM

I'm a little bit excited about the customization options that could potentially be available.

Not too bothered by the idea of having people running around with zebra stripes but I do think it should be toned down a little bit particularly on common pool vehicles. Although I'd probably just end up aiming my reticle over it and seeing if it turns red or not.

-edit- I'm really happy to see the bubble gunner spot returning.

Timealude · 2012-05-23, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by LtCarman

Pretty much this.

Although I'm not particularly impressed with the zebra paint and hearts, I can still tolerate it. But, if the cosmetic options were to cross into clown faces, rainbow propeller caps, or people dressing like prostitutes, I'm sure it will ruin the experience for many.

I dont know, I think it would be pretty fun to mow people down in a rainbow print galaxy gun ship :P

ringring · 2012-05-23, 03:23 PM

Right, I think I understand the guns now.

In the customisation there are options for two gun 'pods'. These are for the rear gunner and for the belly gunner.

The belly gunner's gun is the one on the nose on a swivel/pintle fitting so it can rotate right/left/down and up somewhat.

The pilot's gun are two cannons fitted either side of the cockpit, roughly level with the bottom of the cockpit. These must be included on the vanilla Lib and can't be customised.

See the video and freeze at 4:18 to see what I mean.

ps to Higby and DEVS, I know I have been critical of certain things but this is absolutely stupendous.

CuddlyChud · 2012-05-23, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by ringring

Right, I think I understand the guns now.

In the customisation there are options for two gun 'pods'. These are for the rear gunner and for the belly gunner.

The belly gunner's gun is the one on the nose on a swivel/pintle fitting so it can rotate right/left/down and up somewhat.

The pilot's gun are two cannons fitted either side of the cockpit, roughly level with the bottom of the cockpit. These must be included on the vanilla Lib and can't be customised.

See the video and freeze at 4:18 to see what I mean.

ps to Higby and DEVS, I know I have been critical of certain things but this is absolutely stupendous.

There are 3 selectable gun slots. Primary/Secondary/Utility 01. I think the pilot controls the primary gun, the ball turret is the secondary gun, and the middle gunner has the Utility gun.

MrBloodworth · 2012-05-23, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Graywolves

-edit- I'm really happy to see the bubble gunner spot returning.

Me too, just sad we won't be getting in and out of it. Lib rear gun enter/exit animation was one of the coolest.

QuantumMechanic · 2012-05-23, 03:33 PM

Go-fasta stripes are a must have customization option! My ATV needs them!

captainkapautz · 2012-05-23, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by QuantumMechanic

What's going to visually differentiate a TR zebra Galaxy from a VS zebra Galaxy?

The griefpoints-popup when you shoot it.

Bruttal · 2012-05-23, 03:34 PM

what I learned about this video

Either TB should NEVER be allowed to fly again, or the liberator is really hard to fly.

ArmedZealot · 2012-05-23, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by QuantumMechanic

Go-fasta stripes are a must have customization option! My ATV needs them!

Dude speaks the truth. Want some cool stripes down the ES aircraft.

ringring · 2012-05-23, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by CuddlyChud

There are 3 selectable gun slots. Primary/Secondary/Utility 01. I think the pilot controls the primary gun, the ball turret is the secondary gun, and the middle gunner has the Utility gun.

Are you sure the Utility 01 isn't a 'utility' such as flares/ ground radar / air radar / ejection seats?

**Edit looks like you're right - I've just seen Bloodworth's post below and also that there are 3 Utility slots....

Sardus · 2012-05-23, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by QuantumMechanic

Go-fasta stripes are a must have customization option! My ATV needs them!

RED GOES FASTER!

Cirdan · 2012-05-23, 03:39 PM

I like how people are equating zebra stripe paint job with running around with dildos, top hats, and robot box suits. Totally the same thing!!!!!!!! Omgz PS2 is turning into TF2! Man the rage boats!