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Planetside 2 Beta

Discussion in 'Gaming and PC Discussion' started by Aekiel, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    http://www.planetside2.com/

    If you haven't heard of Planetside then you really missed out on the biggest MMORPG/FPS ever made. I was part of it for two-three years and it's the only MMO that I've ever really enjoyed. Wars consisting of over 10,000 people at its peak were fought over nine continents (or planets, after they released Core Combat), for a half dozen bases on each. You could be anything from basic infantry to tank pilots/gunners, to fighter pilots, to snipers, to spies and a whole lot more.

    It is still the biggest MMOFPS ever made and it was the most fun I've had playing online in my life. Now the sequel is entering beta, so I thought I should inform you lot and see if anyone wants to start up a DLP alliance when it begins.
     
  2. DvorakQ

    DvorakQ Seventh Year DLP Supporter

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    I second this call to action. Of all the games that I've played in the last 10 or so years, Planetside holds the best memories for me. So much fun. Perfect example of what a mmo could really be. Then there were corporate shenannigans and the main backer for this project got shunted aside.

    Give this a try. We could get lucky and SOE won't fuck it up this time around.
     
  3. Castiel

    Castiel Headmaster

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    Never played it b4 but I am in.
     
  4. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Cool, Planetside is one of those games I've never really found a counterpart to in the rest of the MMO catalogue. I mean, when it was big, it was big. There was a, I think, 600 player limit per faction on each continent, normally with at least three continents being contested at any one time. Thousands of players per server fighting each other on maps that are Elder Scrolls-esque in size. It was brilliant. Best MMO ever made, in my opinion.

    Then it all went to shit. Still hyped as fuck for the sequel though.
     
  5. Jormungandr

    Jormungandr Prisoner

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    Is there a subscription fee per-month?
     
  6. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Yeah, it was £12.99 per month for Planetside 1. Well worth it though.
     
  7. DvorakQ

    DvorakQ Seventh Year DLP Supporter

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    They're thinking about the f2p model for PS2.
     
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  9. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Freaking sweet.
     
  10. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    I considered it, for a split second.

    But then I remembered I live in Australia and I am not going to torture myself with fps with 180+ ping. :p
     
  11. kikimi

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    I know this ,its really a great MMORPG
     
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  13. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    ..You're a really smart bot. I think I'll leave your posts there for others to enjoy.
     
  14. Arbiter

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    The game sounds awesome. Count me in for when it's released.
    EDIT: Wow, in the country list, there's no Serbia, only Yugoslavia. Good job on updating that, web managers.
     
  15. Midknight

    Midknight Middy is SPAI! DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    It was one of the best games ever made. They they added the mechs in and balance went to shit. I beta tested the original and we had a shitload of fun. Only other game that's been able to compare to it for me was Tribes 2 modded out. Unlocking the heavy transport and flying in dropping off soldiers while dodging enemy jets and missiles was as epic as it sounds.
     
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