Switching certs and implants?

RCB_Ghost · 2003-03-25, 03:43 AM

I'm curious. Can someone take some of there cert points, and switch them to something else?

Let's say someone has some certs to drive a Vanguard, and they want to drive a Reaver. For arguments sake, lets say they require the same amount on certs.
So can someone take the certs they have for a Vanguard, and put them for a Reaver. Then kill themself, respawn, and then is capable of flying a Reaver?

And could ppl switch implants around like that?

TRscpd · 2003-03-25, 03:49 AM

you can remove and reuse cart points but it takes 24 hours to do so

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 04:23 AM

but what about implants, thats something im not sure on...

RCB_Ghost · 2003-03-25, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by TRscpd
you can remove and reuse cart points but it takes 24 hours to do so

Umm anyone else? This guy ain't exactly known for being correct alot....

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 04:59 AM

TRscpd is correct, you can change your certs - it takes 24 real hours from the time of removal for you to select another one.

Im just not sure about implants, and if they work differently. I know you can only have 2, so it may be you can change these on the fly.

RCB_Ghost · 2003-03-25, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by mikkyT
Im just not sure about implants, and if they work differently. I know you can only have 2, so it may be you can change these on the fly.

Umm, you can have 3 implants at level 20 BEP...

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 05:22 AM

Ok but for most (0-19) of your career you will have 2 or less!

RCB_Ghost · 2003-03-25, 06:01 AM

Actually you could have 3 implants by level 9.....

But back on topic here.

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 06:24 AM

For as long as I have been interested in Planetside it has been 2 implants - this 3 implants thing must be a fairly recent addition?

Back on topic...

Revulsion · 2003-03-25, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by RCB_Ghost
Actually you could have 3 implants by level 9.....

But back on topic here.

I thought implants were lvl base. At lvl 6 you get the first implant is that true? Or am I missing something here

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 06:51 AM

Me too Revolution...

From Official FAQ:

Implants

What are implants and how do I get them?
As you gain battle experience, you will gain the ability to use up to three implants. You can acquire implants at any Implant Terminal.

Can you reveal some information regarding these implants?
Each character can gain up to three implants in the course of their career. This access is gained at certain Battle Ranks. Most implants can be turned on and off at will, but use Stamina to power them. Therefore, extensive use of Implants can eventually tire out a player and make it difficult for them to run or jump. The offensive or defensive boosts gained by Implants must be balanced against other needs. Implants range from regeneration to personal shields to advanced targeting and more.

Will there be a limit on the number of implants that can be equipped?
Yes. See above. You cannot have more than three implants at one time. Many implants use your Stamina in order to be activated (bioenergy). You can have multiple implants activated, but you will run out of Stamina more quickly that way.

Official FAQ states up to 3, but Im guessing that the last one will only be achieved at the pinicale of your career, not as Ghost suggets, level 9, more like level 18.

From PSI FAQ (not typically known for its accuracy!)

What are implants and how do I get them?
As you gain battle experience, you will gain the ability to use up to three implants. You can purchase (and sell) implants at any Implant Terminal.

If that remains true, that you can add and remove implants at an equipment terminal then I guess that answered the original question

TRscpd · 2003-03-25, 06:51 AM

its lvl 10 lvl 15 and lvl 20 you get them

mikkyT · 2003-03-25, 06:59 AM

Can you point us to where you gained this information TRscpd or are you guessing...

My guess would be at levels 6, 12 and 18, 6 levels apart.

TRscpd · 2003-03-25, 07:02 AM

well i looked at it this way you get lvl 5 really easy and it takes a little time to get to 10 and even longer to 15 and really slow for 20.

well if you put thos together you can think of away on how it works :P and that you get 3 and am guessing they want to start at 10 and end at 20..

but i think its the right way on how it well work

Revulsion · 2003-03-25, 07:37 AM

Although I'm basing my opinions on the unofficial certification calc. At lvl 6 you get the first implant and every 6 lvls after.

As always this is subject to change and there is no proven answer yet