something to remember

foam · 2012-03-05, 03:16 AM

As Planetside 2 moves forward I'd like to propose something to everyone that a lot of you might already be doing and have already realized.

A lot of people are already following the development of PS2 with great attention but countless more are not simply because they do not even know what Planetside is.

One of the most powerful marketing tools available is the word of mouth. If something is good enough and it is being talked about and passed on from person to person conversation to conversation it only takes a little time before you've achieved something for free that big companies spend millions per year making TV commercials for.

SOE as you know is making PS2 for PS1 fans but are just as dedicated to tapping new markets of players whom in 2003 were too young to understand games but are now 16-20 years old.

Many people are fans of MMO's and FPS games, but fewer might know about PS2. I suggest that you, the loyal PS1 fans and newcomers talk about PS2 as much as you can to those who are even remotely interested in FPS` or MMOs.

Everywhere you go and you meet new people who are into these games, don't be afraid to drop PS2 into there somehow or at least point them in the right direction.

There are few MMOFPS` out there and it's relatively new in the genre so if we are able to help PS2 become very successful, it can only benefit us in the end as SOE and other developers alike see the potential of MMOFPS`.

I am sure there are untold millions out there who have never heard of PS2. I'm sure SOE will probably do a lot of marketing near release but it never hurts to have an army of people marketing for free on your behalf.

Coreldan · 2012-03-05, 03:43 AM

I try, but often skip cos it's so hard to describe Planetside to someone who has no idea. You dont want to give them an image of Halo, WoW or EVE

Bags · 2012-03-05, 03:54 AM

I show people my sticky, the small amount of gameplay we have, the larger screenshots, and screens / videos from the glory days of PS1. I've got about 20 people willing to try it, half of which are trying to buy mags to get into the beta.

Skittles · 2012-03-05, 04:04 AM

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

Synapses · 2012-03-05, 04:19 AM

I am constantly talking about Planetside 2 to my gaming friends or people I meet that game. I was in a random ass D2 game last night with a bunch of 20 year olds that wanted to make fresh characters. The subject of upcoming games came up and I more certainly thew out Planetside 2's name with some minor details on what we have seen and know about it.

Rest assured, I will be doing my part to spread the word of SOE's Planetside 2 =)

Synapses · 2012-03-05, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

You sound so hateful man. Peace is a great thing. As for your points about the EU servers, that stuff takes time to work out. Have some Patience.

CaptainMaverik · 2012-03-05, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

SOE has to prove to me that this game is going to be worth a shit before I'll say word one about PS2. As piss poorly as they did PS, the community, the development, Chinaside, ect ect ect ect ect ect ect I wont mention jack shit for them. And, while we're on the subject, WHERE the FUCK is any update on EU/US servers? Yeah, exactly, swept under the rug like all the other shit they do. Some blanket statement of "yeah, we're looking into some magic fairy dust and beans. We'll get back to you real soon. pfft....

6 months after release, all is well in the world, things are going well and we've had a nice large post-release patch that fixes all the little things and some of the larger things, get back to me.

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

Canaris · 2012-03-05, 05:04 AM

I scared off the mormens who came around to my house the other day trying to convert them to Planetside.

Therion I · 2012-03-05, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by CaptainMaverik

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

I too am worried about EU servers. Personally I don't want to be on an EU server. I'd much rather they have a UK server so I can have a decent ping and understand everyone. Fat chance I guess... Failing that I'd happily play on a Dutch server but find French and German servers laggy for some reason.

But, back to the point: I am recommending people sign up for the beta to see for themselves.

Skittles · 2012-03-05, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by CaptainMaverik

is your glass ever anything but half empty?, yes SOE has made mistakes before, but they cant keep doing it, this one has to be a success, therefore it will be

You keep holding onto that dream. That and a bunch of cardboard boxes and you'll have some nice wonderful ocean front property for yourself. If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up. They've proven it countless times and did so just recently. Like I said, until proven otherwise, its the same shit with a new skin on it from SOE.

CidHighwind · 2012-03-05, 07:00 AM

www.planetsidestories.me

That's the goal of this project. Support it and spread the word!

Shogun · 2012-03-05, 07:04 AM

i made a startrek online account when it went free to play, to bridge the time until ps2 beta starts.
in sto chat there are discussions about the need for a really good and new mmo on a daily basis! so i started to tell everybody about the one game that is close to beta and that finally a non-wow-clone mmo will arise.
most poeple didn´t know what planetside is and i had to explain. but then i could literally hear jaws hitting floors.
those guys who knew about planetside 1 but had no clue ps2 was in the works all went crazy and bombarded me with /tells to get more info.

this was great, but it has changed lately!
when i talk about planetside 2 now, i get very different reactions than some weeks ago...
now the reactions are not even aimed at planetside 2, but only at soe! there seems to be no more interest in anything soe does since they announced the fabulous pro7 deal.

i advertise ps2, and the answers i get are all like "oh, it´s a soe game! i just burned all my soe accounts because they sold us to a german company, sorry, no interest at all".

so i stopped to advertise because due to the lack of info from smed i cannot fight any concerns regarding this issue.

anyone made the same experience?
anyone highjacking other mmo game chats as well to bring out the word?

Warborn · 2012-03-05, 07:30 AM

When the beta begins and there's actually something concrete to say about the game beyond "it's Planetside 1's sequel" or "it looks pretty", word of mouth will happen naturally. And given that none of us have even played the game at this point it seems pretty disingenuous to start singing its praises.

Hmr85 · 2012-03-05, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Skittles

You keep holding onto that dream. That and a bunch of cardboard boxes and you'll have some nice wonderful ocean front property for yourself. If theres one thing SOE CAN keep doing is fucking up. They've proven it countless times and did so just recently. Like I said, until proven otherwise, its the same shit with a new skin on it from SOE.

You seem familiar.

MyMeatStick · 2012-03-05, 08:11 AM

Put it on steam, advertising solved?

I've got 10 or so others just as excited as I am