The AMS problem.

12tontuna · 2003-07-08, 07:08 PM

Battles are now FAR too AMS based.

AMS can spawn countless infantry units without running out of power.

Not in balance?

Discuss.

Peacemaker · 2003-07-08, 07:10 PM

1st fix the sigs, cant have em side by side man.

2nd Who cares if they focus on AMS? I wanna fight not die wait for fight die.....

If your trying to get AMS a nanite supply it would make sence but no one wants it sooooooo......

YOU'VE BEEN SHAFTED!

MJBuddy · 2003-07-08, 07:16 PM

gonnagetyou · 2003-07-08, 07:50 PM

I've always said that the AMS is the single most important vehicle in the game. You can never have enough of them. That is as long as they are deployed properly. An AMS is an easy target once found, so I've never seen any problem with them not needing NTUs.

I think AMS searches help draw troops out into the field and create some interesting battles in areas other than around towers and bases. One mistake defenders make is placing all their AMS support inside the base. You should always have one or two hidden somwhere near by as back ups. They also help when trying to make counter attacks or flanking maneuvers. They also make good decoys that can help draw off some attackers during critical moments, like when trying to get an ANT into a hot base.

Well placed AMSs are critical and I think they're well balanced in the game. I'd hate to see them get nerfed some how.

HawkEye · 2003-07-08, 09:28 PM

Strygun · 2003-07-08, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by 12tontuna
Battles are now FAR too AMS based.

AMS can spawn countless infantry units without running out of power.

Not in balance?

Discuss.

Well, considering me and my bomber crew killed about 10 AMS's (and all the guys standing around them) today, I think it's safe to say it doesn't matter!

mistled · 2003-07-08, 10:50 PM

I'm with Strygun. Considering that they are either jacked or destroyed by called in air strikes or AV grunts within two minutes of my finding them, I don't see them as unbalanced at all.

AcidCat · 2003-07-08, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by gonnagetyou

I think AMS searches help draw troops out into the field and create some interesting battles in areas other than around towers and bases. .

Indeed.

The AMS allows for more action, period. More troops spawning at totally random spots = more battles and = getting back into the action quicker. Don't see how you can disagree with both of those things.

HeadshotSY · 2003-07-08, 11:17 PM

I love AMS battles. In my opinion they are usually the more interesting battles in PS. It's just a huge fragfest

And when you blow them up you kill everyone around them. AMS battles equal free kills. Why are you complaining?

Hamma · 2003-07-09, 12:40 AM

There have been quite a few AMS's

but its hardly a problem, they are finally being used

Bismarck · 2003-07-09, 12:43 AM

I hate threads where evreybody agrees....lol

just not as fun

Cirkusphreak · 2003-07-09, 12:50 AM

Yeah, used to chase people around the base. Lost track of the times someone goes rippin' through the dropship center, then out into the huddled masses trying to rack up kills because they're tired of their AMS getting blow to shit or jacked and want to do something else for a change

Fuzzymath · 2003-07-09, 12:53 AM

Make the AMS 4 certs, problem solved. Not as many people will have them. So there won't be so many of them.

Hamma · 2003-07-09, 12:54 AM

I still dont see how it is a problem, spreads out the battle.

PeregineDive · 2003-07-09, 01:00 AM

Where are you guys getting this 'problem' from? Even at 2 certs, most of the time I wish we had more. as gonnagetyou pointed out, they are one of the most important, if not THE vehichle to have out in the field. If the AMS driver is smart and knows what he is doing, he will protect his AMS and it will live a long time. PS just wouldn't be the same with out them, and they definetly don't need changing.

-PD