Hey all

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 04:54 AM

Kinda new to PS, just got accepted into the open beta and liking what I'm hearing and reading so far! The game sounds fantastic!
I just wanted to say hello and get to know some people.

I also wanted some imput on the various factions. Looking forward to getting into battle with you all!

McBearclaw · 2003-04-06, 04:56 AM

Howdy.

Heh, you opened a big-ass can of worms with the "faction input" request. Brace yourself.

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 04:58 AM

I figured that might open up a can of worms, I also figured I'd get a better idea of the sides and who is in it for teamwork. Which is my whole reason for asking really.

Ruthless · 2003-04-06, 05:19 AM

welcome sarah. teamwork is tops in my book. i plan on being a medic/engineer/hacker. basically a support guy. oh yeah, and go TR

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 05:23 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome, I was leaning towards the NC but still being quite new to the genre I haven't fully decided one way or the other yet. Prolly gonna play it by ear.

Warborn · 2003-04-06, 05:32 AM

If ideology means nothing to you, just test each 3 to see what weapons and appearances you like.

Arthell · 2003-04-06, 05:34 AM

Welcome to PS

Terran were the people who found the planet. After the planet was cut-off from the rest of the Terran groups starting forming with different views about the newly found alien (Vanu) technology. The Terran limited the technology from the people (since they are the 'big brother' corporation), the Vanu Sovereignty wanted to explore and use it and the New Conglomerate just seemed to pop up out of no-where to take down the Terran. Im pretty sure the official word for the NC vs the VS is that the NC think they are 'freaks'.

Terran : very fast output. 'Spray and Pray'.

New Conglomerate : The brute force guys. Biggest gun (Vanguard), best MAX armor (plus special ability is a personal shield) but their empire weapons are shotguns, limiting their range somewhat.

Vanu : From what ive read its more of an average between the two. Good accuracy with decent damage, but beams of light will probably be a 'Im Here!' signs. Even if all bullets have tracers.

Note : Some of VS vehicles are hover-craft, alowing better maneuverability.

Just my thoughts.

On a serious note, i must kill you for getting in Open Beta now.

Warborn · 2003-04-06, 05:36 AM

Terran : very fast output. 'Spray and Pray'.

Also known as "controlled burst and pray".

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 05:42 AM

But But! I'll be your friend if you don't kill me!!! Look! I made some cookies!

Thanks for the info that was exactly what I was looking for, Still leaning towards the NC at this point. Since I like the idea of carrying around the bigest gun.

McBearclaw · 2003-04-06, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by Sarah Jinstar
Since I like the idea of carrying around the bigest gun.

I'm sure Freud would have something to say about that.

Vashthestampedo · 2003-04-06, 05:57 AM

TR has the biggest and baddest guy or at least that's what I've heard. They tend to favor a high rate of fire to anything else. "Filling the air with more lead than your opponent has "atoms. Max can ground itself and shoot faster

The NC have the really big guns that tend to do the most damage per round. This includes their tank and buggy. They also seem to like shotguns. Max has a shield so they can kill at their own leasure

The VS use energy weapons which provides them with a great deal of versatility since they can switch to AP rounds very quickly (at higher energy cost though) and they're max can jump. They are the only empire whose empire specific vehicles can cross water.

Ultimately it depends on play style and what your friends are playing. But that's just my opinion

Love & Peace!

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 06:09 AM

Hmm maybe I'll just play as all sides since everything just sounds so very cool. Then again I may just pick whatever side is opposite of Bearclaw so I can shoot him alot

Ruthless · 2003-04-06, 06:15 AM

if you choose by ideology, then

TR = reclaim the NC and VS back into the empire

NC = freedom

VS = technology

if you choose by color, then

TR = red

NC = yellow

VS = green

if you choose by fighting style, then

TR = fastest rate of fire with the most ammunition

NC = biggest shots, slowest rate of fire(bad with lag)

VS = homing, mobility

Sarah Jinstar · 2003-04-06, 06:21 AM

decisions decisions. I like freedom, I like the color red, and I like mobility, rate of fire, and big shots! But I think most of all.

shodan · 2003-04-06, 06:47 AM

Hey Sarah,

Go with TR and go with my outfit (click here for the website), TR have the best vehicles and colour scheme. The Vanu are a bit, well... weird, so please don't go them. Please.

As far as the NC go, well, since when has it been a good thing for a soldier to get more yellow as he/she goes up in rank?

Besides, Nikita is fed up being the only girl in my outfit and she wants company.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Richie aka Shodan [BOA]