Planetside 2 Catch-All

Arovin wrote:
Nuean wrote:

Maybe we are all in beta already, but are not allowed to tell you about it!

oops.

The NDA specifically states don't tell Caddrel. :P

I'm going to start drilling Higby on Twitter over what he meant by "a couple of weeks".

Bear wrote:
Strangeblades wrote:

Oh sh*t. Are we allowed to say we got into beta?

No, now give me your key.

Hmmm. I'm gonna risk it and say, uh, no? *cowers*

I don't see why not. Being in the beta doesn't mean you're giving away any secrets, and even if you are in the Beta I can't see any reason not to talk about it (unless you're one of those jerks that treats it as a demo (which I sort of am)).

ccesarano wrote:

I don't see why not. Being in the beta doesn't mean you're giving away any secrets, and even if you are in the Beta I can't see any reason not to talk about it (unless you're one of those jerks that treats it as a demo (which I sort of am)).

Usually the NDA will say that you are not even allowed to mention you are in the beta. However, in practice, noone gives a crap. As long as you aren't posting videos / screenshots / articles / etc..., you won't get into trouble.

Tkyl wrote:
ccesarano wrote:

I don't see why not. Being in the beta doesn't mean you're giving away any secrets, and even if you are in the Beta I can't see any reason not to talk about it (unless you're one of those jerks that treats it as a demo (which I sort of am)).

Usually the NDA will say that you are not even allowed to mention you are in the beta. However, in practice, noone gives a crap. As long as you aren't posting videos / screenshots / articles / etc..., you won't get into trouble.

So just to be clear, I shouldn't tell people that I'm in the super-secret XCOM beta? Or can I, but you'll be cool with it as long as I don't post screenies?

Coldstream wrote:

So just to be clear, I shouldn't tell people that I'm in the super-secret XCOM beta? Or can I, but you'll be cool with it as long as I don't post screenies? ;)

Go for it. But we might have to commit you to the psych-ward.

ccesarano wrote:

I don't see why not. Being in the beta doesn't mean you're giving away any secrets, and even if you are in the Beta I can't see any reason not to talk about it (unless you're one of those jerks that treats it as a demo (which I sort of am)).

What?! Are you playing right now? Where's the download button?!?! *scrabbles, runs around chair, starts barking furiously*

Nope, haven't played yet, but that's part of why I wanted a beta code. I JUST WANT TO PLLLAAAAYYYY.

This will be my first Beta, not counting Ragnarok Online or one of dem Halo games that had the beta. Neither of those felt very Beta-like. So I'm not exactly certain what my responsibility is here other than saying "Yo, my dude fell through the level at this spot, here's my hardware info."

ccesarano wrote:

Nope, haven't played yet, but that's part of why I wanted a beta code. I JUST WANT TO PLLLAAAAYYYY.

This will be my first Beta, not counting Ragnarok Online or one of dem Halo games that had the beta. Neither of those felt very Beta-like. So I'm not exactly certain what my responsibility is here other than saying "Yo, my dude fell through the level at this spot, here's my hardware info."

Generally it is proper etiquette to include your address, date of birth, full name, social security number and at least one major credit card.

Hopes dashed! Higby snaps under pressure and declares "a couple" can mean more than two when used idiomatically and not literally.

In a shoutout to English Lit graduates, he also included two idioms in the tweet itself.

On a serious note, the community approach taken by Higby et al has been one of the best I've seen from any developer, large or small.

I'll do anything for a priority beta key. And I mean anything...

I remember actually running with the DevilDogs, back in the day. We'd frequently platoon up with them because we were both NC (still my fave). However, I'll have a Vanu toon for running with Goodjers.

Still can't wait...

Yah, I have to say that aside from the MAX's, Vanu is looking really slick this generation! I don't know what happened to the MAX's, they looked awesome in the concepts but now they look a little too Power Rangeresque.

Is there no love for tradition? For honor? For professionalism? Where's the love for the Terran Republic?

And sidddddddenote time: Are there female skins? I don't mean ridonkulous sexualized female skins but models with female faces?

Strangeblades wrote:

And sidddddddenote time: Are there female skins? I don't mean ridonkulous sexualized female skins but models with female faces?

Yes

IMAGE(http://game-insider.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/nc1.jpg)

IMAGE(http://media-titanium.cursecdn.com/attachments/thumbnails/41/135/952/1162/trfemale2.jpg)

fangblackbone wrote:

I don't know what happened to the MAX's, they looked awesome in the concepts but now they look a little too Power Rangeresque.

The animations need to be slowed down as well. They should weigh a lot but the animations look like they don't have any mass behind them. Its especially glaring when they run.

Tkyl's survey never worked for me and think it's bugged.

Here is a new one:

Vote now!
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE!

TempestBlayze wrote:

Tkyl's survey never worked for me and think it's bugged.

Here is a new one:

Vote now!
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE!

FYI, this is the results so far.

Which side of the eternal struggle should GWJ fight for?
Terran Republic - 6 - 28.57%
New Conglomerate - 2 - 9.52%
Vanu Sovereignty - 8 - 38.10%
I don't care - 5 - 23.81%

Here is more Planetside 2 fandom madness from my Twitter account.

‏• I can't wait to be a bus driver in #ps2. Using crazy old man voice, "Here ya go, last stop before gittin' shot. HEE hee."

• @planetside2 I need a bus driver skin for my future role as a transport driver. And a Teamsters' union card.

• @logandecker Planetside 2 will make you happier than a clam. Join myself and my unionized troop transport drivers. Fight for better wages!

I really hope I can make my female skin look like pilot Cpl. Ferro from Aliens.

"Five by five. We're in the pipe."

Awesome!

Those women look disturbingly manly.

That poll is a trap! I totally wanted to vote for joining the French. Much to my dismay, the gwjer who started the poll gave me false hope of the availability of the French being in at launch.

Gets email from Planetside 2 team. Not a beta key

They want my comp specs. GIVE ME BETA!!!

Anyone know if they are implementing the training room from PS1?

I think that was a big boon to feeling your way around the weapons/MAXs available to you. With the added customization you can do to weapons (shot speed, damage, spread, reload, number of shots, etc.) the training room will be incredibly valuable. (especially if they let you test out the customizations too... although I might spend more time in the training room then instead of taking actual objectives)

TempestBlayze wrote:

Gets email from Planetside 2 team. Not a beta key

They want my comp specs. GIVE ME BETA!!!

Same here. Ah well. I just bought a new vidija game that I shouldn't have, so...

Strangeblades wrote:

And sidddddddenote time: Are there female skins? I don't mean ridonkulous sexualized female skins but models with female faces?

Higby stated they're taking the Starship Troopers approach to female soldiers.

Got the email, so excited!

TempestBlayze wrote:

Gets email from Planetside 2 team. Not a beta key

They want my comp specs. GIVE ME BETA!!!

This.

I got an email from them and was about to nerdgasm and...

Tease.

fangblackbone wrote:

That poll is a trap! I totally wanted to vote for joining the French. Much to my dismay, the gwjer who started the poll gave me false hope of the availability of the French being in at launch.

Are... are you implying that the French retreated from the launch?

With 8 out of 12 votes going to my preferred faction - I like where this vote is going.