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Planetside 2 Beta is imminent. What empire/faction will you be rolling?
Terran Republic (Elmo's)
50%
 50%  [ 17 ]
New Conglomerate (Smurfs)
20%
 20%  [ 7 ]
Vanu Sovereignty (Barneys)
29%
 29%  [ 10 ]
Total Votes : 34

4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 08:17    Post subject: Planetside 2 Beta. Choose your faction!
Ok guys, according to the President of SOE's twitter, beta should be starting next monday at 2pm PDT (11 pm CEST) . There's 3 factions/empires in Planetside 2 and once you choose yours, your user will be permanently attached to it. (Of course I guess after beta ends you will get to choose again on game release).

I think it would be cool to create our own NFOhump outfit (see "Outfits" below), or depending on the number of humpers playing the game, we could even create a different outfit for each faction. All this so we can be sure to play together, as this game seemingly relies much more on teamwork (10-man squads, platoons) than your average fps.

http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Outfits

So, the goal of this poll is to make us an idea of where we stand with the number of people who will be playing the game and their preferences. My personal preference would be the New Conglomerate (NC) known in the Planetside 2 underworld as the "Smurfs" Very Happy But depending on the poll results and other factors I might be changing my mind on that.

Here you'll find a brief description and distinctive features of the three different factions/empires. They differ in more than just the colors and banner (weapon rate of fire, base damage, vehicle speed/armor).

http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/PlanetSide_2#Empires

So, go on and cast your votes!
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 08:38    Post subject:
Long live the republic! Decided to stick with my good old Terran compatriots. That's where I started, that's where my loyalties lie. Smile
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 08:52    Post subject:
Fair enough! By the way, people interested in the game and who don't have a beta key go apply now!

http://www.planetside2.com/

John Smedley (president of SOE) implied recently in a Q&A session that people without a beta key might get invited in only a few weeks after the start of the closed beta.

Quote:

Q: is there any sort of schedule/idea on how long it will take before all beta key holders are in, and when people who registered get in?
A: 2-4 weeks probably.

Q: For the people that dont have keys when can they play?
A: if you've applied it will be after planetside 1 players and players that already have keys. If you haven't applied you should.


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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 08:52    Post subject:
So I can't try them all out? Well, fuck this... How am I supposed to choose if I don't know how they all feel while playing?!
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 08:56    Post subject:
I don't know if you will be able to try them all. My guess would be no. Just apply with new user/email. I already have two accounts so I can try two different factions Very Happy
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:03    Post subject:
You can, they said that the limit is server-side only. You should be able to roll each faction on different servers, give each a go and settle on a final one later. Beta should be a good time for experimenting. Smile
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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:07    Post subject:
Ok, I hope so. In Section 8 Prejudice I was very good at everything, helping wherever I could with a light to medium build, shotgun (with napalm ammo for extreme damage on armor), sniper rifle, napalm mortarts and napalm grenades. This being a similar game but on a much larger scale, would it be possible to play something like that?
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frogster




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:29    Post subject:
check the links to find out more info about them :

http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Terran_Republic
http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Vanu_Sovereignty
http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/New_Conglomerate

me beign a noob, i must ask, there is any sniper around ? my style of play is q3 rail gun Smile.
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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:31    Post subject:
frogster wrote:
check the links to find out more info about them :

http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Terran_Republic
http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Vanu_Sovereignty
http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/New_Conglomerate

me beign a noob, i must ask, there is any sniper around ? my style of play is q3 rail gun Smile.


All factions have snipers, they are called Infiltrators. There is some difference in how they work. Some are more focused on high dmg skillshots with low rate of fire etc and other on higher rate of fire but lower dmg. But there will be sidegrades to everything so it wont matter much once you level up
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:32    Post subject:
The infiltrator class is mainly a sniper, but can be specced out to become stealthy-stabby-stabby last I heard.
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Sparhawk




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:33    Post subject:
well after stress test, Ill pick Vanu in beta for sure..

"What a lovely night. It makes me want to have a bite to drink."
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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:34    Post subject:
zmed wrote:
The infiltrator class is mainly a sniper, but can be specced out to become stealthy-stabby-stabby last I heard.


Yea they have cloak and can get some high dmg knives etc Smile
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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 09:35    Post subject:
DarkRohirrim wrote:
Ok, I hope so. In Section 8 Prejudice I was very good at everything, helping wherever I could with a light to medium build, shotgun (with napalm ammo for extreme damage on armor), sniper rifle, napalm mortarts and napalm grenades. This being a similar game but on a much larger scale, would it be possible to play something like that?


In short no. Sniper rifles are limited to infiltrators and cant be carried by any tanky class at all.

But you can definitely lay out some heavy dmg with heavy assault or MAX units Smile Both on infantry and artillery
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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:02    Post subject:
I don't like to play heavies. They're extremely boring in any game (well, mechs are awesome, but those are mechs, not heavies). My build in S8 was pretty much a sniper one, but with a shotgun for close combat as the other weapon, especially if their shields went down (mortars and grenades with napalm were also supposed to help me in close combat). It was a really good build and that's what I liked about S8 when it came to classes. There weren't really any, you just made your character however you want. I hate this predefined classes bullshit.

To me this game starts to sound like it is larger in scale than S8, but worse at its core. That game just nailed everything. So sad to see it dead... Sad


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RainyDay




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:04    Post subject:
I dont know a thing about the planetside universe.. tho ill go with the republic cuz i love black & red colors.. o.O The other look too gay for me xD

Per aspera ad astra
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:05    Post subject:
RainyDay wrote:
I dont know a thing about the planetside universe.. tho ill go with the republic cuz i love black & red colors.. o.O The other look too gay for me xD
\o/
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:08    Post subject:
So far I'm a lonely smurf Sad
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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:13    Post subject:
DarkRohirrim wrote:
I don't like to play heavies. They're extremely boring in any game (well, mechs are awesome, but those are mechs, not heavies). My build in S8 was pretty much a sniper one, but with a shotgun for close combat as the other weapon, especially if their shields went down (mortars and grenades with napalm were also supposed to help me in close combat). It was a really good build and that's what I liked about S8 when it came to classes. There weren't really any, you just made your character however you want. I hate this predefined classes bullshit.

To me this game starts to sound like it is larger in scale than S8, but worse at its core. That game just nailed everything. So sad to see it dead... Sad


This is isnt really a thread to commemorate the glory you feel that was S8..
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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:14    Post subject:
I've been looking on that wiki and with every thing I read about it, the game becomes worse. Only the light assault class has jetpacks?! Really?!
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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:24    Post subject:
DarkRohirrim wrote:
I've been looking on that wiki and with every thing I read about it, the game becomes worse. Only the light assault class has jetpacks?! Really?!


Its pretty simple; dont fucking play it and spam this thread with crap
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:27    Post subject:
Every class has a role. Light assault are recons, hence the jetpack. This isn't Tribes in case you haven't noticed yet. Very Happy
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frogster




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:29    Post subject:
chosed teran to. (choice based on play style and colors Smile )
i would probably never play something labeled "smurf".
but i have an email adress like : grounchysmurf Smile).
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Guyver




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 10:41    Post subject:
for the new conglomerate! Fuck Yeah
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MrO




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 11:04    Post subject:
Chose TR because of the colors and the music. I just love stuff blowing up accompanied by orchestral music Very Happy
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zmed




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 11:06    Post subject:
Keep it up guys, we might even have enough people to form a squad of 10 people. Very Happy
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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 11:08    Post subject:
zmed wrote:
Every class has a role. Light assault are recons, hence the jetpack. This isn't Tribes in case you haven't noticed yet. Very Happy

I don't want Tribes. I heard and saw this is very similar to Section 8 Prejudice which I absolutely loved. It seems it is, but worse. Whatever, I probably won't play it that much... shouldn't have gotten hyped about it at all.
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ixigia
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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 11:14    Post subject:
zmed wrote:
Keep it up guys, we might even have enough people to form a squad of 10 people. Very Happy

You can add me as well! That faction looks fine, even though to be honest my knowledge on the matter is zero Very Happy


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BearishSun




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 11:35    Post subject:
DarkRohirrim wrote:
I don't want Tribes. I heard and saw this is very similar to Section 8 Prejudice which I absolutely loved. It seems it is, but worse. Whatever, I probably won't play it that much... shouldn't have gotten hyped about it at all.


You can't compare a typical multiplayer FPS with an MMO... Normally they have hefty limitations on shooting accuracy and responsiveness in general. Planetside 2 seems to be doing great in that regard, so much that you can hardly tell it's an MMO. That's a pretty big accomplishment in my book.

Personally I don't see anything to complain about and can't wait to play some. It's a huge step up from any other MMOFPS out there.
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 12:40    Post subject:
Well, by now everybody knows DR's tastes are outlandish and indecipherable. Could there be something he doesn't complain about? Very Happy

Ok, so far TR is looking to gather enough people for a Nfohump outfit. If anyone thinks we deserve to have a NC outfit as well cast your vote and don't whine! Very Happy I will change my faction choice if necessary even though I hate fascist dictatorial governments and high ROF spray and pray weapons Very Happy


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zipfero




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 12:40    Post subject:
4treyu wrote:
Well, by now everybody knows DR's tastes are outlandish and indecipherable. Could there be something he doesn't complain about? Very Happy

Ok, so far TR is looking to gather enough people for a Nfohump outfit. If anyone thinks we deserve to have a NC outfit as well cast your vote and don't complain! Very Happy I will change my faction choice if necessary even though I hate fascist dictatorial governments Very Happy


I know PS is one of the more divided communities its hard to switch but remember everything is wiped after beta..there will be no memory of your betrayal Wink
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