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[Malorn]

Finally something of substance!

http://www.planetside2.com

[Cartel/Weasal]

I have to say I wasnt too impressed with the trailer

I cant believe that was the best "first look" they could come up with ...

[Malorn]

The graphics could definitely be improved, but to be honest I wasn't expecting anywhere near the quality of BF3. The gameplay is what always matters, and we'll be turning down graphic options for performance anyway.

[Cartel/Weasal]

carpet and cardboard graphics if it means i can kill faster

Its hard for me to show my non-planetside friends that video and tell them this is the second coming of jesus...

[Physed]

I think we'll have to accept the fact that the graphics are not going to be first-rate. Otherwise, only the best PCs will be able to run it smoothly. I think that problem was one of the factors that hurt PS1 initially.

[Malorn]

lol yeah, I know. I showed a buddy at work and he wasn't impressed but again, he was looking at the eye candy and seeing people shooting. But what else does a trailer have?

I share Weasal's carpet & cardboard philosophy, an Physed's comment about Ps1 being hurt by too steep requirements.

I need to see if PS2 will be at PAX this year.

If so, Liberty stake-out at PS2 PAX.

[animagic]

carpet and cardboard lol thats about right really. pew pew better = better game, not lagging down your system with quantam phsyics based graphics or some shit

[Malorn]

"We'll take speed before beauty every time."

- Smed, when asked about performance of the PS2 engine. He said their primary goal is framerates, and they want them good.

So you may see uglier graphics, but they have their priorities in the right place for a good game.

[Halo]

Malorn said:

"We'll take speed before beauty every time."

- Smed, when asked about performance of the PS2 engine. He said their primary goal is framerates, and they want them good.

So you may see uglier graphics, but they have their priorities in the right place for a good game.

Totally agree with Smed. A smooth running game is more important then something "pretty". Think about it, 90% of us turn off things that hurt the look but improve FR.

[Malorn]

They can do what WoW and EVE and other games have done - upgrade the engine over time. No need to have a super awesome engine on day 1 that nobody can run and has shitty performance.

Cardboard & carpet indeed.

[Eyepatch]

Hello all,

Some of you may remember me as AgentEyepatch of Darkenbane, to those who do, sup!

BearChest (one of the ole fellow Darkenbane PSers) recently made me aware of Planetside 2. Aside from the expected excitement about a reincarnation of Planetside, I immediately started reminiscing about the glory days with Liberty/Darkenbane dominating wherever we went and us having such a great time together. So I found you guys, came to say hello, and that a few of us (myself, Toad, BearChest, BlackStar... and if I could only locate Exxodus!) are looking very forward to what PS2 could bring to us who miss the golden days of the original oh so very much.

I've only poked around here for a brief moment and I definitely recognize some names Malorn, timmy, animagic, Halo... But where's Chiz, Xfactor or Trevin these days?

Edit: Oh, and BearChest emailed me this if anyone hasn't seen it yet, a little bit of news about what's known: http://www.pcgamer.c...we-know-so-far/

[Deacon]

I'm still around also (Drunkula). Nice to see ya again eyepatch. We'll be playing for sure if our little poll was any indication with "Fuck yes!" being about the only thing voted for.

[Malorn]

Trevin is in AC and does not play with us anymore. History of drama there which we can leave behind us.

Xfactor is still around and drops by the forums. He's been playing with weasal's gaming group rivaL in fps games winning world championships. They'll play PS2 as long as it doesn't interfere with their BF3 competitions. Chizow went off to play Final Fantasy. He's dropped in a few times since then, though I have a mind to drop him a line again.

Agent I'll add you and Bear to our affiliated list so you can read and post on the PS forum.

[Eyepatch]

Deacon, on 02 August 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

I'm still around also (Drunkula). Nice to see ya again eyepatch. We'll be playing for sure if our little poll was any indication with "Fuck yes!" being about the only thing voted for.

Hey Drunk, definitely remember your name. I think you came over to Emerald via the first server merge? I've missed a game like PS so much. We all went off and did the World of Warcraft thing for a while but after a year or so we realized it wasn't a sustainable game for a group like us. Glad to hear people here are pumped about PS2.

Malorn, on 03 August 2011 - 07:39 AM, said:

Trevin is in AC and does not play with us anymore. History of drama there which we can leave behind us.

Xfactor is still around and drops by the forums. He's been playing with weasal's gaming group rivaL in fps games winning world championships. They'll play PS2 as long as it doesn't interfere with their BF3 competitions. Chizow went off to play Final Fantasy. He's dropped in a few times since then, though I have a mind to drop him a line again.

Agent I'll add you and Bear to our affiliated list so you can read and post on the PS forum.

Ah, now that you mention, I do remember some type of AC-Trevin thing happening back in the day. Doh.

I haven't talked to X in a while. Wasn't his name Brandon or something? Haha. Hopefully the cocky bitch stops by and says hi. I do remember Chiz going off to FF, glad to hear he shows up once in a while. I remember he left PS quite a bit earlier than everyone else.

Malorn, that'd be great, thank you! It'd be fantastic to have this outlet to talk PS2 with everyone as more information becomes known, as there are very few of us from Darkenbane around these days (our last game was nearly 5 years ago). Eagerly awaiting beta! Also, Malorn, I read your gigantic document on the PS forums (ok, not all of it, but most), whoa. Talk about detailed and passion for the game, kudos.

[Fmar]

The only thing I recall about agenteyepatch is that someone in a drunken TS rage said 'man, that agenteyespew guy is horrible'.

[Malorn]

drunken TS rage? hell that could be anyone...

[Eyepatch]

Fmar, on 04 August 2011 - 03:33 PM, said:

The only thing I recall about agenteyepatch is that someone in a drunken TS rage said 'man, that agenteyespew guy is horrible'.

haha, I love Halo.

BearChest and I booted up PS yesterday. We've played a couple times, it's been fun, but the game has changed a bit. If anyone has the itch, let us know and hop on.

[Malorn]

I've tried from time to time but its such garbage now. Last time I played running around in a tank had few targets until a swarm of mosquitos/reavers came over. About the only thing fun in the game is grabbing a skyguard and owning all those crybaby pilots.

[Deacon]

It's sad when you can do the whole "Tower of Power" thing all by yourself for like 30 minutes or until one person gets smart and brings more than one max at a time. (Which isn't often). It's so easy on Tr it's not even funny. It's even worse when I could pull it off. I suck at infantry shit most of the time.

[Eyepatch]

Malorn, on 04 August 2011 - 09:10 PM, said:

I've tried from time to time but its such garbage now. Last time I played running around in a tank had few targets until a swarm of mosquitos/reavers came over. About the only thing fun in the game is grabbing a skyguard and owning all those crybaby pilots.

There's a ton of aircraft, but also a ton of AA. It's very difficult to fly, however, very frustrating trying to grunt in open areas. I've noticed that 90% of infantry are in REXO now unless it's an agiler coming out of a vehicle. I wasn't lasting long in agile. BearChest and I certed vanny which has been the most fun. Also, boomering people is still very enjoyable.

Deacon, on 07 August 2011 - 01:52 AM, said:

It's sad when you can do the whole "Tower of Power" thing all by yourself for like 30 minutes or until one person gets smart and brings more than one max at a time. (Which isn't often). It's so easy on Tr it's not even funny. It's even worse when I could pull it off. I suck at infantry shit most of the time.

Yeah, I hear you, the game seems a shit ton slower now. Maybe it's because surge while wielding weapons is gone? I don't know. Seems a bit harder to kill people this time around. TR has been frustrating to fight against. All have an MCG and Striker, which is a deadly combo. I've tried a few of the new things, none of which I have enjoyed (or am any good at).

Saw a Liberty player last night, Kaladryn, was it? Can't remember the exact spelling, but the name rings a bell from back in the day. Also saw Cailet from tcf a couple days ago.