Does Planetside 2 have the same HA weapons?

EVILoHOMER · 2012-06-10, 12:40 PM

I don't think I've seen them yet and just wondering if we know that Planetside 2 will have them?

GTGD · 2012-06-10, 12:45 PM

Yeah, the MCG, JH, and Lasher are all confirmed and we even have a picture of the MCG. But no info whatsoever about any of them.

If any dev is reading this, could you make it change? (yes we're spoiled with the amount of info and footage we've been shown...but...YOU DID THIS TO US)

captainkapautz · 2012-06-10, 01:53 PM

I think the new Jackhammer should be some kind of Autocannon, ya know slowfiring high caliber, kinda like a manportable Bushmaster, instead of a shotgun.

Never liked the rather narrow role of the JH in PS1, didn't matter much back then cause most every infantryfight was indoors or otherwise close quarters, but with the more open battlefield in PS2 I just feel that a shotgun-HA would be to specialised.

Bags · 2012-06-10, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by captainkapautz

I think the new Jackhammer should be some kind of Autocannon, ya know slowfiring high caliber, kinda like a manportable Bushmaster, instead of a shotgun.

Never liked the rather narrow role of the JH in PS1, didn't matter much back then cause most every infantryfight was indoors or otherwise close quarters, but with the more open battlefield in PS2 I just feel that a shotgun-HA would be to specialised.

"I'm Terran, change the enemy's iconic gun~"

anyhow, NC max' gun stayed a shotgun.

Purple · 2012-06-10, 01:56 PM

the JH should fire elephant shot for ranged attack. like in the dukes of hazard.

Sabot · 2012-06-10, 02:00 PM

You kidding me? Didn't matter where you were... all you heard was BANG BANG BANG, and you were dead in 2.5 seconds. 'Random smurf name "JH picture" your name' ;P
Nah but honestly... you have tons of other weapons to use in open terrain.... VS HA is best in corridors and cramped spaces as well... The HA weapons are kind of iconic to the faction and I wouldn't want them to change.

captainkapautz · 2012-06-10, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Bags

"I'm Terran, change the enemy's iconic gun~"

anyhow, NC max' gun stayed a shotgun.

My NC-main in PS1 likes to disagree, but if you want to think that way go ahead.

I just hope there are some common pool HAs as well and not just MCG, JH and Lasher, especially since I can't steal enemy empire guns any more.

ThermalReaper · 2012-06-10, 02:12 PM

Youtube, y u no have lasher videos?

But I'm assuming there is a huge chance of it. They would be just cruel if they put in iconic vehicles like the magrider and leave out weapons.

Kriegson · 2012-06-10, 02:14 PM

NC and I agree that the Jackhammer should be changed. There's a nice thread on the idea vault regarding a high power, low RoF rifle that fits the NC better than the lead spewing jackhammer of old imo.

Never made sense to my why the faction based around slow, powerful and accurate weapons (initially, you have to control them) would field a close range lead spewing scattergun.

Hmr85 · 2012-06-10, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Kriegson

NC and I agree that the Jackhammer should be changed. There's a nice thread on the idea vault regarding a high power, low RoF rifle that fits the NC better than the lead spewing jackhammer of old imo.

Never made sense to my why the faction based around slow, powerful and accurate weapons (initially, you have to control them) would field a close range lead spewing scattergun.

Probably because we literally destroyed shit in doors and the thing hit like a mag truck at close proxemity. Many TR and VS still fear that weapon even today it is all they talk about.

The Kush · 2012-06-10, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by captainkapautz

I think the new Jackhammer should be some kind of Autocannon, ya know slowfiring high caliber, kinda like a manportable Bushmaster, instead of a shotgun.

Never liked the rather narrow role of the JH in PS1, didn't matter much back then cause most every infantryfight was indoors or otherwise close quarters, but with the more open battlefield in PS2 I just feel that a shotgun-HA would be to specialised.

GTFO

Please don't ever request to change the name of the legendary jackhammer. That is the dumbest request I have ever seen and I have been playing PS since 2004.

The Kush · 2012-06-10, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kriegson

NC and I agree that the Jackhammer should be changed. There's a nice thread on the idea vault regarding a high power, low RoF rifle that fits the NC better than the lead spewing jackhammer of old imo.

Never made sense to my why the faction based around slow, powerful and accurate weapons (initially, you have to control them) would field a close range lead spewing scattergun.

Umm excuse me? Who the fuck are you?

No. We do not want our jackhammer changed. The jackhammer is the heart of the NC. Just like the lash and mini are for the VS and TR. Each weapon has advantages and disadvantages. Quit crying.

KTNApollo · 2012-06-10, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Kush

GTFO

Please don't ever request to change the name of the legendary jackhammer. That is the dumbest request I have ever seen and I have been playing PS since 2004.

He didn't say anything about changing the name. Read better.

Originally Posted by The Kush

Umm excuse me? Who the fuck are you?

No. We do not want our jackhammer changed. The jackhammer is the heart of the NC. Just like the lash and mini are for the VS and TR. Each weapon has advantages and disadvantages. Quit crying.

And doubleposting. Classy responses too. You can't speak for the entire NC so please stop saying "we." I'm sure plenty of NC are worried about how useless the JH will be outdoors and in open spaces (and from what we've seen, there is a lot of open space and outdoors).

proxy · 2012-06-10, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Hmr85

Probably because we literally destroyed shit in doors and the thing hit like a mag truck at close proxemity. Many TR and VS still fear that weapon even today it is all they talk about.

^ this

PeteHMB · 2012-06-10, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by KTNApollo

I'm sure plenty of NC are worried about how useless the JH will be outdoors and in open spaces (and from what we've seen, there is a lot of open space and outdoors).

Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about shotguns outdoors...but then, it would appear there's plenty of obstacles and indoor areas that it would dominate in as well. Mixed feelings but I'm going to wait for Beta to make a firm decision on like/dislike.