one thing i did not see

Exmortius · 2012-06-17, 08:44 AM

is it still possible to loot bodies of dead enemies? back in the ps1 days you could loot a jackhammer off a NC if you were TR or VS....wasn't sure if they kept this going or if you could even loot ammo off them. i did not see this in beta but figured i'd throw that out there and see if maybe that was something they were still implementing or if that was not going to happen to save resources on the server for the actual action portion of the game. it's not a big thing but something i realized i didn't see in beta vids and wasn't really asked or mentioned that i recall.

Canaris · 2012-06-17, 08:46 AM

nope they removed looting due the upgrade/sidegrade gear. You'll just have to make do with your own stuff

Gogita · 2012-06-17, 09:05 AM

The complete inventory system of PS1 is not implemented in PS2. Therefore looting is not possible, and so is the ability of using weapons of another empire.

PrISM · 2012-06-17, 09:11 AM

This is a step backwards for this game.

Shogun · 2012-06-17, 09:14 AM

but i think i heard that the devs are still talking about this. so there is a slight chance that this may be changed later on.

for now we have to use our own guns (and also vehicles! but jacking is also still on the table)

on a sidenote: you didn´t see any beta vids, only alpha! beta is still to come! so eypect a lot of changes to the game.

Gandhi · 2012-06-17, 09:20 AM

I hope it makes its way back in, it added some nice variety to the game. Though I'm not sure how much sense it makes with the lower TTK, I guess you won't be able to hang onto that weapon for very long.

Dreamcast · 2012-06-17, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by PrISM

This is a step backwards for this game.

Depends.

I liked the inventory system...even tho people could create some nice OP builds.

Still an inventory with a class system would be cool.

I guess the reason is the faster TTK and all the backpacks to pick up..but idk.

They can put the use button to pick up weapons however...that will work.

Chinchy · 2012-06-17, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by PrISM

This is a step backwards for this game.

Meh won't really miss the looting system playing inventory Tetris. :P

Crator · 2012-06-17, 09:27 AM

PS2 Info Thread:

What features have been removed? Inventories(at least as free-form as it is now), sanctuaries, and vehicle entering animations.

Shogun · 2012-06-17, 09:31 AM

i want it to return as well, but i also don´t know if it´s really needed or if it really fits into the new gameplay.

beta will show! and there is enough time for feedback and the request to bring this feature back.

oh and i´m not sure if this feature would fit into the class system.

Pride · 2012-06-17, 11:49 AM

I know they removed the actual looting of weaponry but I should think that you can still loot ammo from fallen comrades and maybe even fallen foes if the ammo is standardized (I.e all assault rifles use same ammo).

I guess the reason for removing the pickup of weapons is because of the larger focus on Certs etc. Having a friend with a lot of certs unlocked and having him commit suicide for you, so you could have his swag gear would get rid of the whole progression aspect for a lot of players.

Shade Millith · 2012-06-17, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Canaris

nope they removed looting due the upgrade/sidegrade gear. You'll just have to make do with your own stuff

This is one of the strangest 'reasons' I've heard.

My answer is... So what?

So what if you have an NC's gear as VS until you die?

How could that possibly unbalance the game?

Zulthus · 2012-06-17, 12:16 PM

Every person that complains about inventory and uses the term inventory tetris:

The Kush · 2012-06-17, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by PrISM

This is a step backwards for this game.

This

DarkChiron · 2012-06-17, 12:40 PM

I hate to bring this up, because people already complain about it, but you don't loot weapons off others because of the class system. With it in place, you would only be looting guys on opposite factions who are the same class as you (and what's the point at that state?). Unless people want things like LA with sniper rifles, HA with MAX weapons (or make MAXes unlootable?), or Infiltrators with HA weapons. The balance of the game is not built to accommodate such things. I don't even think the ability to pick up ammo off dead enemies is a good idea (and doesn't make sense anyway), but picking up ammo off dead allies might be useful. It's just something to look at in beta, people. Does not restocking ammo off the dead mean that you are not able to fight long enough to be useful in a base capture? Is it too much of a pain in the ass to make sure a base assault has classes with ammo drops or resupply vehicles?

Really I think people need to take a step back and reassess this situation. Is it really critical that you be able to loot items off the dead? Why is it a better system?