That's really cool but you're right, that's not going to play out on the consoles!
Technical and user account limitations probably both play a part but I suppose they could do something like all US VS vs all EU NC on a given date and add a specific new server only accessible to these groups. Do a different match up each month, that kind of thing. It's simpler and wouldn't have the same vibe but might be an interesting additional activity now and then.
A big part of this is that the game discourages people from dying in bad places, something I wish more games did. Yes, it burns you a lot as LA/Inf, and as medic I sometimes burn a rez grenade if someone valuable dies in a spot like that, but I think it's better than giving medics more mobility (especially considering their combat effectiveness). That being said, you do have Adrenaline Pump as an option in your suit slot, and I don't know how well wall scaling stuff works on PS4 as it does on PC (basically owing to engine quirks you can jump up mostly vertical inclines if your framerate is high enough, so that's something I abuse a lot).
Generally speaking, as a medic, you shouldn't be chasing those people down either, as it puts you at significant risk.
Excellent points. I hadn't really thought about it as a good way to encourage team play and staying with the pack/on point.
Is the combat effectiveness you mention for medics simply down to the ARs being such an adaptable weapon or is there something else I haven't thought of (or are you referencing the support they give strengthening a squad)?
Thanks again for the post Espher, it's always interresting stuff.
Outfit and people joining it should get its own thread along with letting people know of the update, yeah.
A lot of people left the game because of how glitchy it was.
I agree.
I was thinking about it, but I'm not sure that I should. Someone who is consistently on might be better suited for it. As far as I know, a large portion of GAF's players are on Genudine/Vanu.
Whilst this is true, please allow a section in the OT for other outfits/factions/servers as not all of GAF is N.Am and some of us (well me at least) simply can't play Vanu due to it making fights against NC literally impossible (visually impaired).
I'm all about accessibility and inclusion.
That's a bit shit. Always surprised when such significant issues get missed on a single spec platform but oh well.
Looks like we're going to have to be invited directly from the person that created the outfit.. Information for me is above. Please add. Thanks.
That's going to make outfit leaders jobs a bit of a PITA but I suppose like the game, you gotta show your dedication to the cause.
In order for me to add you, you guy will need o be online for me to send you the invite.
And that even more so!
Boy you guys weren't kidding when you said this game isn't beginner friendly. Slowly learning to play with this thread is helping a lot. Will continue trudging along
You'll get there, I'd barely played an FPS let alone an MMOFPS and I'm slowly getting there, I feel a little out of my depth quite often still but I think I understand the core game now and a little of the meta.
If you play EU/Ceres/TR feel free to
add me.
Almost done with the OT, but I'm getting really sleepy, so I'll finish it up when I wake up. Already spent a few hours here and there on it.
I need title suggestions:
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT|
Might be worth waiting for this patch to be re-released?
If you need a hand with asset creation or anything let me know. I've only done
one OT and it wasn't hugely well received but I think at least it was neat, relatively informative and accessible (reminds me I really need to update it with recent patch details).
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| Zealots apply within
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| This facility is lost, fall back and regroup...
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| Size matters
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| "It goes by quickly as long as I am focusing on shooting mans"
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| Fuck you colour blind weirdo
Planetside 2 PS4 |OT| Friendly fire: ON
