Planetside WAR! Call to Arms!

[Combined]

I wish good luck to the Escapist and hope that we shall win this war.

Combined, ready to serve his glorious leaders, if the need arises.

 

[Vector Dalon]

So is this game Planetside more like World of warcraft or the Savage series?

I understand the plot and three factions but what kind of mechanics does the game use since it is a MMOFPS. I know it will be random but if ya don't know the game you might as well be a duck from duck hunt.

Basically it's a really good mixture of FPS & RPG,
The combat system is entirly an FPS system, simply a cone of fire and uses the standard FPS features. How ever each person you kill gives you Exp, once you get enough you gain a rank. Each rank you gain grants you one "Certification points" these certs can be used to Certifie you to use certain tech, such as different vehicles, Weapons, skills and Armour. You can never have enough certs to certifie yourself to use every thing in the game, so you often have to rely on your team mates, for example; If you are a highly skilled Hacker in game you can easily hack into enemy vehicles, door locks and bases, though since your mainly certified to be a hacker if you take some serious damage you will have to find a team medic to heal you (if you don't have some meds on you).

There are no Combat NPCs in the game, so it's PVP.
Considering you use to be able to get around 300vs300vs300 players in one area battles get pretty long and extreamly fun.

 

[Sardus]

Registered!

I'm a 6 year terran republic veteran killwhore (been here since release, past times include: killing NC and VS in mass quantities with the mini chain gun), and I'm stoked that the escapist picked the TR as their empire. Perfect match if you ask me.

Great idea, glad to see people still care about planetside. Thanks escapist!

 

[meatloaf231]

Oh goodness me, Planetside! Joy and exhuberance!

I played it for a while about two years ago. Trucks were driven. Good times were had.

 

[Sardus]

So is this game Planetside more like World of warcraft or the Savage series?

I understand the plot and three factions but what kind of mechanics does the game use since it is a MMOFPS. I know it will be random but if ya don't know the game you might as well be a duck from duck hunt.

The game plays like Teamfortress 2 or any other FPS but involves as much as 200-300 players at a time. Battles can range from small "spec ops" elite squads running together to gigantic battles with people running around everywhere. Planetside is known to be one of the few games out there where skill and tactics play a tremendous roll on the outcome. You'll notice the clear difference between a noob and an elite player, despite the fact that they both have pretty much the same acess to the same weapons.

 

[Singing Gremlin]

EDIT: Also, why does the connections comment make me fear that not playing enough will result in a bunch of mafia thugs on my doorstep?

*cracks knuckles* That's right.. you better be up to snuff! Weaklings will be ridiculed mercilessly!

Wow. I've been threatened by the artist. I dunno whether to be frightened or ridiculously proud of myself, now...

 

[black lincon]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

 

[smallharmlesskitten]

Oh hot dam I am so in for this!

Just need to hope I win my first two tournaments that I have coming up... BUT I AM SO IN!

 

[smallharmlesskitten]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

wikipedia... It is very low spec

 

[Spinwhiz]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

That should be coming over from SOE shortly. I sent them a shortlist of questions.

 

[Phantom2595]

Will there be a thread that actively follows the stats of the contest?

I'm rotting for the escapist, but I'm not gonna enter the contest. I just don't want to take on a bit more responsibility.

 

[black lincon]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

That should be coming over from SOE shortly. I sent them a shortlist of questions.

thanks, I really don't want to put you at a disadvantage on the chance I get picked.

 

[smallharmlesskitten]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

That should be coming over from SOE shortly. I sent them a shortlist of questions.

Wikipedia Spinwhiz... Wikipedia is your friend

 

[milomalo]

and can only be played on PC.

so... this is only for PC... ohhh what the hell! i will install windows in my mac if i have to! all for the escapist! i want to kick some ass!!

and as someone else said i can fill the 5 hours of game play in one morning too! so im ready to roll.

 

[Ralackk]

Minimum specs straight off of their site.

Minimum Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or greater
256 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 32MB RAM *
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
56k + Internet connection
4X speed CD-ROM
3.25 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

* Note: All Direct 3D cards not supported. (See complete supported video card list)

Recommended Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.6 GHz or greater
512 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 64MB+ RAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Broadband Internet connection
8X speed CD-ROM
3.5 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

Internet Play:

PlanetSide is an internet-only game, requiring players to connect to Sony Online Entertainment servers via their own Internet connections for which they are responsible. Additional online fees and valid credit card required.



http://planetside.station.sony.com/support/tech_support/minimum_specs.vm

 

[Spinwhiz]

does anyone one know system requirements for this game? I'd love to help out but if I sign up and get picked and it turns out my computer can't run it I'm going to feel like a real jerk(not to mention get banned).

That should be coming over from SOE shortly. I sent them a shortlist of questions.

Wikipedia Spinwhiz... Wikipedia is your friend

What is this wikipedia you speak of? The only wikipedia I know of seems to have folded in on itself as a place where information is shared and now controlled by "volunteers" who seem to be the judge, jury and executioner on every single post and are normally wrong.

Your Wikipedia sounds better. Maybe I should spell it with a W instead of a w?

EDIT: No, I'm not bitter, just absolutely disgusted.

 

[Spinwhiz]

Minimum specs straight off of their site.

Minimum Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or greater
256 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 32MB RAM *
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
56k + Internet connection
4X speed CD-ROM
3.25 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

* Note: All Direct 3D cards not supported. (See complete supported video card list)

Recommended Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.6 GHz or greater
512 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 64MB+ RAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Broadband Internet connection
8X speed CD-ROM
3.5 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

Internet Play:

PlanetSide is an internet-only game, requiring players to connect to Sony Online Entertainment servers via their own Internet connections for which they are responsible. Additional online fees and valid credit card required.



http://planetside.station.sony.com/support/tech_support/minimum_specs.vm

Thanks Ralackk!