Playing TR because you think it's uber?

[slythetove]

Is the reason we are going TR because they are considered "overpowered" ?

From what I've read that seems to be the reason. Is that really why we want to play them?

1) Things will change over time
2) Playing the flavor of the month is lame

Is there any real reason we are wanting to play them? I'm not familiar with all the differences between empires at this point.

Thoughts?

[Candide]

I dont know that it is because they are uber, at least not for me. We started out on TR for a week, then switched due to crash issues from that server to VS for something different. I think most everyone enjoyed TR more, except me, and only then its because I like the magrider so much better than the prowler.

From a max/inf standpoint, TR was more fun. VS is very much the hibernia of PS...they have "neat" ideas that just don't pan out well. TR is kind of like midgard, better at nearly everything.

I fully expect VS to get a boost, and TR to get a nerf. I also appreciate overall game balance so well thought out nerfs never bother me, even when done to me. As long as it isn't just directly related to a whiney, uninformed minority.

Again, I have a hard time imagining myself paying for this game still.

[SuperHelix]

TR = MAX
TR = Chaingun

TR = Prowler

Everything else is the same.

VS is gimped, TR wins every 1 on 1 battle MAX vs MAX, Inf vs Inf

I don't like NC.

[slythetove]

So Super your answer is "Yes I want to play TR because they are overpowered."

Ok.

Anyone else?

[Supreem]

I seem to have more fun playing TR but thats probably cause I love chainguns and they are the only faction that has one. I'm glad we are picking TR.

[slythetove]

After release if chainguns do not stay the overpowered weapon they are will you still want to play TR?

[Mourningblade]

I honestly don't care which Faction we play for.


I'll go along with the team.


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[slythetove]

I agree, and I'm not really concerned.

The only thing I'm trying to kind of side step would be too much switching to follow FOTM stuff.

Of course it's easier to do in PS because "levelling" is fast, but in order to establish a reputation for being dominating and skilled we would need to stay in one place.

I'm trying to gauge whether people are willing to hang with it even after they nerf it.

From talking to Dwayne in e-mails today I'm getting a bit better feel for where we are headed I think.

Please keep in mind this isn't meant to be negative only informative.

I really love the idea of a regimented outfit following orders explicitly. I also happen to think we have some very capable leaders here.

[Supreem]

Wait a second. I didn't say I want to play TR because they have overpowered chainguns. I said I like chainguns. I dont care if they are balanced or not, I love the feeling of riddling someone with holes and shotguns seem to have very limited use.

[Bulor]

personally.. i hate TR.. i hate how they look.. and i hate joining the overpowered TR max realm..(but TR MAX will get nerfed)

personally i loke NC becuase the colors were just color.. and i hate VS becase the magrider blows monkey water =P and the VS max is ugly lol.

but VS only sucks becuase of 1 gun.. the Lasher needs a projectile speed boost.

but other then that.. i love the VS handgun.. i'm going to loot many bodies for those

[slythetove]

Wait a second. I didn't say I want to play TR because they have overpowered chainguns. I said I like chainguns. I dont care if they are balanced or not, I love the feeling of riddling someone with holes and shotguns seem to have very limited use.

That's why I asked for clarification.

[Bulor]

just made a TR max.. they suck open field.. your just a big red target.. and i hate them!

[SuperHelix]

TR max are uber CC and base weapons

Out in the open you team wiht 2 or 3 MAX a SA and a enginner
and nothing can stop you, once you hit space bar and ground yourself.

I see myself chaingun, TR MAX, Adv Hack, AMS and Sunderer.

Bascially 2 TR MAX 1 hacker can get into a base take shit out, cap cc and protect the cap.

Been doing it all day, BR 5, and CP 1 in 3 hours.

[Zeris]

Im finding I dont really care, because all the vehicles are more or less the same.
Unfortunately, I prefer TR because TR has the best anti air weapon - a lock on missle - that owns me when I play against TR. If you cant beat em, join em.
Beyond that, vehicles are all mostly the same, which is kinda lame but what are you gonna do.
What I really dont like is how hard it is to coordinate vehicles with ground troops. It seems like we'd be better off with squads that are infantry only, tank only, and air only. meh.

[Candide]

I like TR for the following reasons: locking AV weapon. (this isn't something that will get nerfed, it does less damage than the others, and each realms is different)

Thats about it. MAX's are supposed to be better, but I was able to take them out as a VS max, as long as they weren't AV, and then AV's are supposed to take out other MAX's. In defense TR's maxes are pretty nice, in that they can anchor down for better aim. But VS was in some ways better offense with the ability to use jump jets.

To me, no question VS is the weakest, and will get boosted. TR has some things that will get nerfed (Probaly not the chain gun, accuracy sucks on that thing, mostly only useful in tight quarters), but it isn't like a lot IMO.

I disagree with vex/bular about the magrider. I've played all 3 now, I still think VS's is best. The easiest to aim main gun, most manuverable tank. Maybe a bit harder to drive but honestly I find it far easier to pilot than the normal tanks (which are way easier to drive than trucks/buggys to me).