Planetside 2 Beta. Choose your faction!
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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

Lafie




Posts: 14

PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 12:47    Post subject:
Count me in for a squad, this game has got to be better with proper teamplay. Although it's probably also a good idea to determine what server region people are planning to play on (EU or US), cause that might affect the size of the squad in those regions.

I'm kind of surprised that the pirates on this forum are choosing to play for the dictatorial militaristic regime, as opposed to the terrorist/pirates of the New Conglomerate. And seriously, choosing a faction on colors? Are people really that superficial, that they can't ever see themselves play in purple team colors, for instance?
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 12:53    Post subject:
I think we can assume servers are gonna be EU. I don't get the best pings from them but I'm willing to sacrifice a good ping for proper teamplay.
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zmed




Posts: 9234
Location: Orbanistan
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:01    Post subject:
Lafie wrote:
Count me in for a squad, this game has got to be better with proper teamplay. Although it's probably also a good idea to determine what server region people are planning to play on (EU or US), cause that might affect the size of the squad in those regions.

I'm kind of surprised that the pirates on this forum are choosing to play for the dictatorial militaristic regime, as opposed to the terrorist/pirates of the New Conglomerate. And seriously, choosing a faction on colors? Are people really that superficial, that they can't ever see themselves play in purple team colors, for instance?
Are you kidding? The NC are puppets of corporate interest that use "liberty and freedom" as slogans to keep the masses quiet. Devil Troll

But seriously.

All factions have their ideological weaknesses. The TR is a totalitarian dictatorship, the VS is a technocracy with borderline religious worship of technology (and possible alien influence to use them as puppets), and the NC are jingoistic rebels who's leaders are controlled by corporate interest. None of then can claim the moral high ground so the only way to really chose is by looks and feel.

For me, the color scheme, design and fast shooting guns of the TR is just perfect. Smile
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:08    Post subject:
I have to admit that I wouldn't play Vanu because of how gay they look Very Happy

I really prefer the low ROF hard hitting weapons. It's been like that for every FPS I play.

Oh well at least if I end playing TR their vehicles are the fastest (albeit weakest) of the three factions, and I really like that, specially for air vehicles.
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zmed




Posts: 9234
Location: Orbanistan
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:10    Post subject:
4treyu wrote:
I have to admit that I wouldn't play Vanu because of how gay they look Very Happy
Tell me about it. Their MAX has high heels for fuck's sake. Very Happy
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farne




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:12    Post subject:
Isn't Terran the totaltwat faction?
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4treyu




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PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:13    Post subject:
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what a f..ing princess.
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zmed




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Location: Orbanistan
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:19    Post subject:
4treyu wrote:
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what a f..ing princess.
I linked it before, but here goes. Very Happy

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Lafie




Posts: 14

PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 13:54    Post subject:
Aah, the human psyche is interesting. All you have to do is arbitrarily divide people into groups (like factions in a video game) and they will automatically start associating with their own group and hating the others. Though I have to admit the Barney in high heels is pretty hilarious.

I think the Vanu has the most unique and interesting design, but it's the alien tech that really puts me off from playing them. Those energy weapons have such a weak feel to them. I like weapons with a real punch to them, which is why I'm gravitating towards NC.
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zipfero




Posts: 8938
Location: White Shaft
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 14:17    Post subject:
Lafie wrote:
Aah, the human psyche is interesting. All you have to do is arbitrarily divide people into groups (like factions in a video game) and they will automatically start associating with their own group and hating the others. Though I have to admit the Barney in high heels is pretty hilarious.

I think the Vanu has the most unique and interesting design, but it's the alien tech that really puts me off from playing them. Those energy weapons have such a weak feel to them. I like weapons with a real punch to them, which is why I'm gravitating towards NC.


Yea i dont like the sound scheme either..but their scopes are definitely very good.
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zmed




Posts: 9234
Location: Orbanistan
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 14:18    Post subject:
Lafie wrote:
Aah, the human psyche is interesting. All you have to do is arbitrarily divide people into groups (like factions in a video game) and they will automatically start associating with their own group and hating the others. Though I have to admit the Barney in high heels is pretty hilarious.
Dude, chill, nobody hates anyone here, this is all just smacktalk and poking fun at the funny things about the opposition. I fully expect them to do the same.

ELMOS, AHOY! Very Happy
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Fa4Ta4L




Posts: 394
Location: Netherlands
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 15:31    Post subject:
I'm personally planning to play VS, but I would join a beta outfit regardless of faction.

I'm pretty sure I saw a screenshot of one of the devs' accounts where multiple soldiers could be selected, from different factions. Unless this is developer only (which I doubt), this means that one can create multiple soldiers for multiple factions, each with their own experience progression. This enables different styles of play for each soldier as well, and would be the most logical course of action for the game as well IMO.
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Shoshomiga




Posts: 2378
Location: Bulgaria
PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 16:31    Post subject: I have left.
I have left.
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4treyu




Posts: 23183

PostPosted: Fri, 3rd Aug 2012 18:16    Post subject:
Fa4Ta4L wrote:
I'm personally planning to play VS, but I would join a beta outfit regardless of faction.

I'm pretty sure I saw a screenshot of one of the devs' accounts where multiple soldiers could be selected, from different factions. Unless this is developer only (which I doubt), this means that one can create multiple soldiers for multiple factions, each with their own experience progression. This enables different styles of play for each soldier as well, and would be the most logical course of action for the game as well IMO.


If multiple soldiers are supported in the final product then it will be a total win Fuck Yeah
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