View Full Version : Why Are You Choosing Your Faction?
willaguy
2012-06-11, 05:35 PM
Self explanatory.
Resolve
2012-06-11, 05:37 PM
Because i chose NC in PS1 because of the jackhammer
meiam
2012-06-11, 05:38 PM
Self explanatory.
no not "Self explanatory", you could be asking
"Why did you specifically decided on the faction that you did/are going to play"
Or
"Why are we forced to decided a faction instead of being able to jump faction at will"
Answer to 1: Lazer
Answer to 2: Not everyone having lazer
willaguy
2012-06-11, 05:39 PM
no not "Self explanatory", you could be asking
"Why did you specifically decided on the faction that you did/are going to play"
Or
"Why are we forced to decided a faction instead of being able to jump faction at will"
Answer to 1: Lazer
Answer to 2: Not everyone having lazer
Uh huh.
Symmenix
2012-06-11, 05:40 PM
TR. Because it fits my morals.
People have those, right?
Turdicus
2012-06-11, 05:43 PM
I picked TR during Planetside 1 beta back in 2003 when I was 13 years old and I haven't budged since. Luckily for me their lore and look and playstyle also happens to be EXTREMELY fun for me as well haha
Otleaz
2012-06-11, 05:45 PM
I hate all 3 factions, I just hate some less than others.
NC are a bunch of a teenagers who jumped into a war with no clear understanding of what would happen after the war.
TR are a bunch of old guys who are trying to apply a government that only worked in the past because the conditions were absolutely *perfect* so you end up with a something that will never work in this place.
VS are mostly lunatics who worship a dead alien. They are trying to drive the human race forward at the same time, though. Their constant pursuit of knowledge will most likely lead to the best future for the humans on this planet, so I will stick with them, though I still hate them.
Crazyduckling
2012-06-11, 05:45 PM
I played NC in PS1. No other reason. If I was new to PS2, these would actually affect my choice.
Meriv
2012-06-11, 05:47 PM
Terrain, i love the defense capacity of the canyon in Indar in the TR zone (only in case we are loosing)
I always pick whatever is the most fun to play, which ends up being a mixture between the weapons/vehicles and looks. Lore plays into it a little bit, but there are no crappy factions lore-wise imo.
willaguy
2012-06-11, 05:48 PM
Terrain, i love the defense capacity of the canyon in Indar in the TR zone (only in case we are loosing)
As TB said those cacti are a bit OP!
GhettoPrince
2012-06-11, 05:51 PM
http://i.imgur.com/8DOwV.jpg
p0intman
2012-06-11, 05:51 PM
I started out as TR apart of a very large outfit in 2003. After a while, that outfit split and made a division on the NC side on Emerald. I joined that division and didn't look back.
Today, I've been fortunate enough to be considered a good friend of a number of NC aligned outfits on Gemini, and going to another faction simply doesn't cross my mind as viable or worthwhile unless they all do.
Ratstomper
2012-06-11, 05:52 PM
All the above.
Amazed anyone is picking lore, lol
I'm going NC because they look the best and hard hitting, slow firing weapons are generally better. Though if they leave the infantry ttk 2 - 3 shots like it is now, that may not be the case.
SUBARU
2012-06-11, 05:57 PM
I didnt get to choose my parents,I didnt get to choose my color,how i look and i didnt get to choose what side I play on.I was born NC(Kid Rock sing)
Quovatis
2012-06-11, 05:58 PM
It put me as VS automatically in PS1 because they had the smallest population at the time. I ended up sticking with that initial character.
Pepsi
2012-06-11, 05:59 PM
I want to do a lot of Galaxy piloting, and not only having the extra NC armor but not having to deal with Reavers and their mini-nukes is a major plus for me.
willaguy
2012-06-11, 06:02 PM
I want to do a lot of Galaxy piloting, and not only having the extra NC armor but not having to deal with Reavers and their mini-nukes is a major plus for me.
Always good to have a company such as Pepsi grace you with its presence!;)
SztEltviz
2012-06-11, 06:03 PM
VS Rexo was badass, Lancer is just came from GitS "standard-issue Big Gun", they are with the brains. And "I believe, i can fly" fun MAXes.
Fafnir
2012-06-11, 06:05 PM
Mossie.
Craftyatom
2012-06-11, 06:05 PM
Mosquito.
Pepsi
2012-06-11, 06:06 PM
Always good to have a company such as Pepsi grace you with its presence!;)Complimentary vending machines are on-board for those long-hauls.
maskedskull
2012-06-11, 06:11 PM
I pretty much decided to go NC for the weaponry. I prefer heavy hitting weapons. I do however like both the lore and the look of the NC so the only thing that would get me to move away from them is if I prefer the Scythe to the Reaver
Khrusky
2012-06-11, 06:12 PM
TR. Because it fits my morals.
People have those, right?
They do, but some people have given them a bad name. Not that that's any reason not to act upon them or debate them. In fact, I think we should be doing so more often!
None of the general team attributes of each of the faction weapons & vehicles has an overall advantage over the others, so as I have no preferred playstyle at anything less than the strategic level, and each faction has a lore I could adapt in my mind to be happy with, I made my choice on the look of the factions.
The TR have improved in leaps and bounds aesthetically from the first PS1, and the Vanu have become a bit too esoteric for me. The lego-block Ryanair stewards of the NC are, frankly, hideous. I also wanted to play in a more organised and tactical & strategic manner this time around, which the professional military theme of the TR suits best.
Long live the republic. :trrocks:
LostAlgorithm
2012-06-11, 06:13 PM
Lore factors into it a little bit, though I feel they haven't really expanded upon any of the factions very well yet.
Largest part of my choice is the way they look, which includes their weapons and vehicles. Unfortunately, none of them really stand out as much better than the others to me. Each has some good aesthetics and each has pretty lame ones.
I don't like the TR because they're a bit too oppressive for my tastes lorewise. And I don't like the bug eye'd goggles.
Don't like NC because their armor and colors are fairly bland. They should be better armored, look more bulky, and be more than just bright blue and yellow. The yellow is far too bright, too.
Don't like VS because their equipment this time around looks like something Nerf would put out. And the Magrider just looks wrong, especially the front gun. Teal is too bright too, just like the NC's yellow.
Yeah, I'm fairly critical. :P Still looking forward to the game but undecided what I'll go with.
Tricky
2012-06-11, 06:16 PM
TR - Because of the Zee Gogglez
TheMarz
2012-06-11, 06:38 PM
Vanu - simple played them from the start.
PhoenixDog
2012-06-11, 06:41 PM
I was VS back in PS1, and remain so to this day. Xen of Onslaught is also a VS outfit, and being with them for almost 9 years makes it a pretty easy decision.
Plus I'd feel dirty playing TR or NC. That's like rolling a human character in a fantasy game. EWWW.
Fenrys
2012-06-11, 06:41 PM
Two reasons:
My outfit is purple.
I don't want tools and fools as teammates.
Drakkonan
2012-06-11, 06:44 PM
Purple is the greatest color ever, which is why I went VS in PS and will remain with them in this iteration.
Dagron
2012-06-11, 06:44 PM
Setting the world on fire is the most important thing ever. Conflict gives us purpose, it guides us, it drives us.
Life was getting stale, we were getting fat... under the mindless corrupt government, we were not evolving.
We must press forward and carve our own path into the future!
Live fast, die young and leave a smoking carcass in a big crater! :lol:
Seriously though: big bangs and muscle cars... what else? ;)
Zolan
2012-06-11, 06:49 PM
1. Purple Armor
2. Lasers
3. Magnets
4. Purple Armor
Vanu Techpriest
2012-06-11, 07:03 PM
I ruled out TR because they are the "bad guys" which likely means they will have the highest player population.
Between VS and NC, I thought the NC looked a little cooler but the VS had better lore and weapons/vehicles so I chose VS.
korrowan
2012-06-11, 07:07 PM
VS as that is what I played in PS1 and got hooked on the tanks. Nothing else really matters.
Xaine
2012-06-11, 07:12 PM
I played VS in PS1, and i'm nothing if not loyal. No question in my mind about what i was going to play.
kaffis
2012-06-11, 07:13 PM
My undying love for the Gauss Rifle.
Also, I've always loved their infantry silhouettes.
Turdicus
2012-06-11, 07:26 PM
I ruled out TR because they are the "bad guys" which likely means they will have the highest player population.
Between VS and NC, I thought the NC looked a little cooler but the VS had better lore and weapons/vehicles so I chose VS.
Whaaaat nobody is the bad guy, everyone just has their own answers to the problems. Ours is guns....lots of guns
Vexus
2012-06-11, 07:26 PM
To the OP: Great poll.
I picked Their weapons and vehicles. But, all 3 of those things are my determining factors ... along with good fun people with which to play. I would rate the poll choices:
1. Weapons & Vehicles ... because that is the feel of the game for me.
2. Looks ... because the visual element of games is very important to me too.
3. Lore ... I think they did a good job of making all 3 groups semi-badguys. But, there's just enough there for you to rationalize whichever faction you choose.
I hope in Beta there are multiple beta servers so we can make a character of each faction on 3 different servers and try out all 3. With the 1 unique jet and tank per faction, and lots of different faction weapons, trying this stuff out in beta will help a lot of us new to Planetside pick our faction of choice. :)
Unforgiven
2012-06-11, 07:30 PM
im choosing my faction because when i see what they represent and what they are fighting for i tend to agree with them the most, though i will say, being a TR, i did try the NC, (thats right, i rebelled too) even though the NC fits my playstyle better than TR (i can aim so i dont need lots of bullets) i still prefer the TR because of art style and lore, even though i know im a much better player as NC.
Ailos
2012-06-11, 07:36 PM
Mostly, it's the playstyle and the way the equipment works. In PS1, many folks thought that the game was never balanced (until the very end) because all the weapons were so different, but I was always one of the few who always said they were too similar. With PS2, I'm looking forward to customizing my stuff to do the maximum damage per shot, and who cares about armor and speed?
And on a lesser note, the style, too. In PS1, it was really mostly the Vanguard that made the decision there for me, since the armors were almost the same, but now, everything the NC has looks like something I'd design and build, and I'm loving it.
Sirisian
2012-06-11, 07:37 PM
Seriously if I was asked why I'm playing Vanu it's because I like the color purple more than blue and red. They have the stupidest looking weapons, vehicles and max, but I'll be using the Liberator which is NS. That and VS is usually the underdog empire. Or that was the case when I registered.
In PS1, many folks thought that the game was never balanced (until the very end) because all the weapons were so different, but I was always one of the few who always said they were too similar.
I've been on the side that it's impossible to balance the empires and it's going to be hilarious in Planetside 2 if they try to make each empire drastically different. People just stopped complaining near the end. I mean I used the lancer and switched empires and used the striker once. The thing was a joke.
The Kush
2012-06-11, 07:41 PM
I chose NC in PS1 so other. It's loyalty, a choice I am shocked you didn't put in
Pillar of Armor
2012-06-11, 08:16 PM
In PS1 I played TR for one reason: Mini Chain Gun
...then I fell in love with the bolt driver and liberator and faction equipment stopped mattering to me. NC is now the clear choice for me because all of the weapons and vehicles fit my style: fewer shots, more death, more BOOM.
I'm also a huge fan of the design for NC equipment, but design is not a deciding factor for me. Function comes first.
As for the lore... I don't really care. I just want to kill people with scifi weapons and see explosions EVERYWHERE.
Otleaz
2012-06-11, 08:47 PM
I chose NC in PS1 so other. It's loyalty, a choice I am shocked you didn't put in
The thread is titled, "Why are choosing your faction?" Not, "When did you choose your faction?"
Vanir
2012-06-11, 08:58 PM
TR for all 3 reasons. Everything looks bad ass in Red & Black, MCG, dual cannons on the prowler, fighting to restore law and order.
http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae76/stew360/vs.png
Do not choose Vs because i do not want to look like this Hell no !
PlaceboCyanide
2012-06-11, 09:28 PM
I chose NC for every reason other than their ballistic chestplate is 2x too small:lol: I really really hope I can change that in the cash shop
Baneblade
2012-06-11, 09:32 PM
Oddly enough, I chose NC because they weren't TR or VS.
LostAlgorithm
2012-06-11, 09:35 PM
After reading how current TR leadership was behind killing off the former TR President, Tom Connery, and set it up so that it looked like the NC did it, I really don't think I can get behind fighting for the TR now.
Lore does matter to me, even when there isn't too much to it. Now to just figure out which of the two remaining factions is more interesting overall.
Hmr85
2012-06-11, 09:36 PM
I chose NC back in 03 because their style of play complimented mine. I guess I could of put all of the above also. I have stuck with the NC ever since then because I have made countless friends in my time playing PS1 on NC along with joining one hell of a outfit with a great group of guys that are just as loyal to the NC as myself. So yeah that why I chose the NC.
duomaxwl
2012-06-11, 09:38 PM
The triple barrel shotgun of doom did it for me. Before they nerfed the super fast triple shot at least. That plus surgile was just something special. :lol:
The Kush
2012-06-11, 09:39 PM
The thread is titled, "Why are choosing your faction?" Not, "When did you choose your faction?"
I answered your question.
I am choosing the NC in PS2 because that is the faction I chose in PS1, I am staying loyal
Your intelligence is rather sad.
AnamNantom
2012-06-11, 09:49 PM
I chose VS, back in beta of PS1, because I'm a techno-phile. I also like the lore.
..." The Vanu Sovereignty seeks to destroy the Republic for years of devastating oppression and lies. "...
Honestly, I thought they were the more mysterious of the three, I tend to go with what's most mysterious and alien.
VelRa
2012-06-11, 09:58 PM
I chose nc back in ps1 because i was a budding arts student who loved anarchist literature. Freedom from these fascists, emancipation to the people!
Arcticus
2012-06-11, 09:59 PM
If an NC and a VS had a child, I would be that extropian child.
archaonn
2012-06-11, 10:30 PM
Im choosing NC beacuse of their philosophy. I guess ill try all 3 classes before the game launches, but im sure ill stick with the NC, cause i can aim as a sniper.
Nolerhn
2012-06-12, 12:23 AM
I went with [Their weapons and vehicles.]
I'm going to play as the NC, not because of their ideology's or looks, but because of their weapons. In any FPS, my favorite weapons to use are shotguns, and the NC seem to have access to several of them, in addition to whatever shotguns (if any) nanite systems will offer to all factions.
I'm terrible at sniping and long range fighting in general at FPS games, though I do have a fair bit of twitch skill when it comes to close quarter fighting, so NC seems like a clear choice for me gameplay wise.
Ertwin
2012-06-12, 12:34 AM
All of the above. Time to pew pew the red and blue.
Purple
2012-06-12, 12:34 AM
I go where the Reaver and enforcer go!
Luieburger
2012-06-12, 12:55 AM
Friends, feedback from friends who played PS1, and rumors about the quality of the people in various factions.
Logri
2012-06-12, 12:56 AM
For me the way they look.
I'm playing Vanu on PS1 right now, and always because I like how they look in there, TR has always been on a very close second place (Prowler)
In PS2 I'm not sold on how the VS looks, but I really like how TR looks so, this time I'm going for TR :P
NC might be an ok empire with questionable weapons (better accuracy and better damage sounds like too much of an advantage but we'll see how it actually works in beta), but I'm not into blue and yellow combos... and they're rebel scum!
Mikenumbers
2012-06-12, 12:58 AM
I'm choosing the TR because of their lore, I believe in unity even if they have to do some shady things to achieve it. Without meaning offence to anyone I see the VS as being a bit too weird and alienly to be comfortable playing as and I see the NC as space hippies. :3
On the plus side I like the look of the TR's vehicles and I prefer rapid firing weapons over single-hit weapons so it's a perfect match. :3
goneglockin
2012-06-12, 01:17 AM
Because my team symbol (vanu) was tattooed on my shoulder in 2005. Only one I ever got.
Winfernal
2012-06-12, 01:23 AM
NC.
Slower, but hardhitting weapons. Underdogs, and backstory.
Vetto
2012-06-12, 01:25 AM
TR, it started with the fact red and black are my Fav colors, then I enjoy there RoF, and in the end I am now hard loyal to them.
VanstK
2012-06-12, 01:26 AM
I'm going VS because that's who I played in PS1, and I really like the idea of having middle-ground versatility instead of high firing rates or high damage at the expense of other things.
Also, the Magrider and Lancer.
Zenben
2012-06-12, 01:33 AM
I'm kind of indifferent to which faction I play. I plan on at least trying all of them. I was TR in PS1, but never developed a sense of loyalty like some others have demonstrated. The couple friends that I have shown the game to seem very interested, and they mostly gravitate towards VS, so most likely I will be going that route primarily, assuming they stick with the game. If they don't, then I have no idea. I'll probably jump around until I find an outfit I really enjoy.
ChargerCarl
2012-06-12, 01:58 AM
NC
look
As a sci-fi fan, the choice is easy, and the floating tank. Was NC at first in the original game because of the incentive at the time, then I saw the magrider, went VS and never looked back.
WAAGHFACE
2012-06-12, 02:35 AM
I chose the Vanu because of their high-tech weapons and vehicles, although their background certainly made the choice easier.
Meatball Mobeus
2012-06-12, 02:38 AM
I'm choosing VS again because thats is exactly what GOTR is doing. I've been in that outfit pretty much the entire time I played PlanetSide 1.
WVoneseven
2012-06-12, 06:30 AM
I want to appear... smear brain matter across the wall then disappear. The more bullets that takes the longer i'm there for and the more purple those bullets are the more likely someone is to see them.... Also bolt driver and the colour blue. (for some reason I feel like the only sensible person in the conglomerate!!! Is everyone else going to be a shotgun toting muscle car racing american?)
ThermalReaper
2012-06-12, 06:33 AM
Choice: Other.
Reason: Because.
:lol:
Otleaz
2012-06-12, 06:37 AM
for some reason I feel like the only sensible person in the conglomerate!!! Is everyone else going to be a shotgun toting muscle car racing american?
Maybe the closest to being sensible. Can't give you much credit in the sensible department when you joined the NC expecting anything more.
Have fun with people who are dumb enough to think they are the good guys or people who only joined them because their guns were overpowered. Sounds like a fun community.
Pillar of Armor
2012-06-12, 06:40 AM
I want to appear... smear brain matter across the wall then disappear. The more bullets that takes the longer i'm there for and the more purple those bullets are the more likely someone is to see them.... Also bolt driver and the colour blue. (for some reason I feel like the only sensible person in the conglomerate!!! Is everyone else going to be a shotgun toting muscle car racing american?)
You and I are on the same page. I am a huge fan of the NC sniper rifle and the tactics it will allow.
Sensator
2012-06-12, 07:56 AM
I'll be trying all three races during the upcoming closed beta, and then choosing from that. I more or less don't care about the lore or whether or not I choose the 'good guys', it will purely be based on what faction suits my play style.
megamold
2012-06-12, 08:00 AM
I'll be trying all three races during the upcoming closed beta, and then choosing from that. I more or less don't care about the lore or whether or not I choose the 'good guys', it will purely be based on what faction suits my play style.
i think thats part of the beauty of planetside, there are no good guys or bad guys in the real sense of the word.
all factions are more in a a grey area.
i would still suggest picking your empire based on playstyle
TR 4 life !
Hermes
2012-06-12, 08:33 AM
Because my mate recruited me to NC in PS1 and now I wear blue and yellow underwear on a daily basis.
Also our tanks are sweeeeet.
PlaceboCyanide
2012-06-12, 09:24 AM
Have fun with people who are dumb enough to think they are the good guys or people who only joined them because their guns were overpowered. Sounds like a fun community.
Someone's butthurt about being headshot all the time :rofl:
I was on the fence about going VS or NC but the lack of long range kinda killed the desire to go VS. That scythe is mighty tempting though.. I very much enjoy headshots & Pixel-hunting so NC it is. I never see TR happening for me - too many fascist armchair generals :lol:
Shinjorai
2012-06-12, 09:47 AM
I chose the Vanu because of their weapons and vehicles, not to mention my favorite color has always been purple, even before i knew anything about this game. Also it helps that im suffering from tactical military shooter burnout where all the games lately are based on real world weapons and have been for probably the past 7 or 8 years with few exceptions.
My first shooter i ever played was unreal 2 xmp, it was sort of a space marines fps and first game i know of with vehicles in it. Have some very fond memories of that game and im really glad to be getting a chance to finally play a what i hope to be GREAT sci fi shooter again. Also a big fan of star wars battlefront series where most of the weapons were energy based.
I joined what seems to be a really great outfit too, GOTR who are VS and that helps guide my decision also.
Kilmoran
2012-06-12, 10:01 AM
Other. Sturmgrenadier. Period. Oh... and the mag-cutter.
Kriegson
2012-06-12, 10:11 AM
A combination of reasons. I prefer the NC color scheme, and their aesthetic design. I enjoy their lore, considering they have everything from corporate financed battle hardened mercs to naive civilian turned solider revolutionaries.
I prefer their weapons style, it has a high skill cap imo with powerful but slow shots (So missing increases TTK by a lot more than with other weapons) and good accuracy to start, but high recoil and degradation (So you need to fire in bursts).
GuyFawkes
2012-06-12, 10:47 AM
Hoping to go TR , ultimately depends on populations . If theres a faction on 20% , that will be my preferred choice instead. More nubs to kill .
OutlawDr
2012-06-12, 11:01 AM
http://i.imgur.com/8DOwV.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/6636384/Funny/vanu-tech-aliens.png
I picked VS in PS1 for the hover tanks and jump jets. I'm picking VS in PS2 because I played VS in PS1.
cBselfmonkey
2012-06-12, 11:03 AM
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/6636384/Funny/vanu-tech-aliens.png
Freaking Saved
Khrusky
2012-06-12, 11:06 AM
Freaking Saved
Ditto. Almost makes me regret my defection from them.
Almost.
ConsPark
2012-06-12, 02:27 PM
I'm not gonna lie. The first thing that drew me to NC back in the day was the color scheme - the blue and yellow just go so well together. Beyond that, I like their style. Their equipment is rough, utilitarian, boxy / square-ish in shape, and simply meant to get the job done. Straight to the point.
Philosophically speaking, I can identify with all three factions. The TR's desire for stability and unity; NC's desire for liberty and personal freedom at all costs; and the VS seeking to better humanity through highly advanced technology.
On the whole, the NC just speaks to me.
Bazilx
2012-06-12, 02:41 PM
Malorn told me I would get stuff.
cause i been playing TR for long long time
<3 my minigun
Shiftfaced
2012-06-12, 02:47 PM
All three reasons actually. I enjoy tank driving and feel the more maneuverable magrider will fit my play style. The light assault weapons have a good balance of damage accuracy and rate of fire as well as good hip fire seeing from live streams. And I enjoy the backstory to the vs. I do agree with some of the nc, but moreso the vs.
Meriv
2012-06-12, 02:54 PM
All three reasons actually. I enjoy tank driving and feel the more maneuverable magrider will fit my play style. The light assault weapons have a good balance of damage accuracy and rate of fire as well as good hip fire seeing from live streams. And I enjoy the backstory to the vs. I do agree with some of the nc, but moreso the vs.
You have won!!!!!!!!:eek:
You are the 1000th Vanu, we welcome you and your magrider and his mobility inside our 10 m wide (idk how much is in in reality but not big enought for a nice manovrability) TR canyons :), a free tour dont worry, unluckly it is a only way travel.
Ah dont forget to bring all your Vanu friends and pass the word to the NC too!!!
ArmedZealot
2012-06-12, 02:58 PM
Infiltrator looks like a teenage mutat ninja turtle shredder henchmen.
Steambot
2012-06-12, 03:00 PM
I'm still a little on the fence about this. At first I was like: "Ooo Terran Republic! Totally!" In part because of the red and black theme, and then because of Totalbiscuit's preference.
Then I thought I might do VS, because I liked the look of their armor.
Now I think I'll do NC because of, a, their weapons and armor, and b, the lore. I like the idea of being a corporate mercenary freedom fighter. I like the idea of building a deep character from that.
Shiftfaced
2012-06-12, 03:03 PM
You have won!!!!!!!!:eek:
You are the 1000th Vanu, we welcome you and your magrider and his mobility inside our 10 m wide (idk how much is in in reality but not big enought for a nice manovrability) TR canyons :), a free tour dont worry, unluckly it is a only way travel.
Ah dont forget to bring all your Vanu friends and pass the word to the NC too!!!
Your grammar and spelling definitely suggest that you are a tr grunt. We will be doing the gene pool a favor by purging it of non-intellects such as yourself.
Also you'd be surprised how well I can drive a tank. Also you are speaking of one continent which also has more open areas too. On a side note I do hope they tweak debris damage against vehicles such as rocks and such.
WaryWizard
2012-06-12, 03:37 PM
Always good to have a company such as Pepsi grace you with its presence!;)
so NC are sponsored by Pepsi
TR are sponsored by Coca-cola
VS are sponsored by....?Welch's grape soda?:lol:
I chose my faction for looks, Style, Lore, and all out awesomeness.
I mean no-one looks as Fabulous as the VS.
TR and NC are soooo Vapid:rolleyes:.
HenchAnt
2012-06-12, 03:39 PM
You and I are on the same page. I am a huge fan of the NC sniper rifle and the tactics it will allow.
Actually I would prefer the American hillbilly shotgun brawlers to the guys joining NC in hope of getting the biggest sniper rifle. ;)
But yeah, NC have the coolest colors and the most nifty design. :cool:
Now lets just hope that most of the players with ... "individualistic playstyles" won't fall for the NC propaganda and instead join these alien loving cultists in hope of some new implants or stuff. :D
berzerkerking
2012-06-12, 03:46 PM
Why I first found this site I was impressed by the dedication and loyalty of the VS. I have yet to find one who wanted to switch factions for Planetside 2.
I choose option C thank you very much. No absolute freedom, No absolute power, Balance their must be~Yoda
Troscus
2012-06-12, 04:09 PM
Amazed anyone is picking lore, lol
Well, without trying to sound like a braggart, I'm good with any gun you give me, I can adapt. So gameplay doesn't matter. The color schemes are all nice, and visually all are appealing, so that's out. What else am I supposed to base my choice off of? Where all my friends are going?
All my friends are the same way. So, we looked at the lore and decided the Vanu had something worth overlooking the undesirable parts of their lore to obtain, advancement of a stagnant human race.
ZeroOneZero
2012-06-12, 04:31 PM
TR. The Heavy from TF2 has a logical point.
"They think they can outsmart me...maybe...maybe, I've yet to see someone outsmart BULLET!" *Starts slaughtering his enemies with his MCG*
Morphic
2012-06-12, 05:17 PM
Cause I played VS in Ps1 and i enjoyed the way they were. All futuristic and stuff.
Xyntech
2012-06-12, 05:27 PM
The biggest reason for me is probably faction loyalty and friends in the VS from the first game, but those aren't poll options and "Their weapons and vehicles" is a big factor for me as well, so I voted that one.
I like how the VS aesthetic the most in PS2, and faction colors are a big part of faction loyalty, but if it came down to a choice between looks and functionality, I'd take a blue and yellow boxy Magrider and Scythe any day. VS tech functionality is simply more my style.
I would probably have leaned a little towards NC *shudder* for the Reaver, since that was my favorite role in PS1, but considering that the Scythe can function in the same way as a Reaver did in PS1, and considering that I always wanted to fly a VS ES specific fighter in PS1, it's not contest. Scythe over Reaver every time.
The non-vehicle tech is looking pretty awesome too. I'll miss jump jetting MAXes, but the new Pulsar and Beamer and all the other stuff is looking like a lot of fun to use. Pew pew pew never looked so good.
willaguy
2012-06-12, 09:47 PM
Well if you want my opinion, I chose because of the lore and the way the Vanu are more advanced than the other factions when it comes to tech.
Kran De Loy
2012-06-12, 10:20 PM
Poll option: Other.
Reasonings: Online Guild is going either Vanu or Terran Republic, which ever is more underpopulated, due to a decision from the leader.
Vanu not only has a tradition of being the most underpopulated faction, but they also wear purple spandex and shoot purple space beams for weapons.
Terran Republic would be the second choice if Vanu is somehow too popular.
NC can go :bananasex
I honestly hope we stay as Vanu because lore wise I'm Vanu through and through.
Grognard
2012-06-12, 10:22 PM
Other. Family and comrades in faction.
I remember, and always ally with, GoTR, Sentinels (WN), Future Crew, Raging Primates, and others, even when soloing. They dont know me from a rock in the mud, but I always remember them. :thumbsup:
Shiftfaced
2012-06-12, 10:25 PM
Other. Family and comrades in faction.
I remember, and always ally with, GoTR, Sentinels (WN), Future Crew, Raging Primates, and others, even when soloing. They dont know me from a rock in the mud, but I always remember them. :thumbsup:
Nice. I just got ahold of robo expressing my interest of his outfit. Hopefully we can all be on the same server so no one can stand a chance.
Grognard
2012-06-12, 10:27 PM
Nice. I just got ahold of robo expressing my interest of his outfit. Hopefully we can all be on the same server so no one can stand a chance.
I guarantee he, and the outfit, are stellar class. You will not be sorry...
Shiftfaced
2012-06-12, 10:30 PM
I guarantee he, and the outfit, are stellar class. You will not be sorry...
Very glad to hear your recommendation. I was nervous bc I am new to ps and was having to select without any knowledge of outfits in general. I felt I made a good choice though with those guys.
Reefpirate
2012-07-05, 01:57 PM
Right now I'm torn between the TR and the NC.
I'm drawn to the NC because of their lore, the way their infiltrator looks compared to TR infiltrator, and also the 'quality over quantity' of their weapons and damage.
I'm drawn to the TR because of their overall looks, their fast Mosquito (speed is important to me for the fighter planes).
Now that I write it down I'm probably more drawn to the NC, but I'm really worried the Reaver will be outmatched in the skies.
However, the TR is all fascist and imperial and I think I'd rather be with the rebels.
Vanu is just goofy.
GhostSpartan
2012-07-05, 03:11 PM
I picked other just because there is no "All of the above" button.
Jeepo
2012-07-05, 04:02 PM
Other. My friends will be TR so I will lean that way before making a solid decision.
willaguy
2012-07-05, 04:09 PM
This is off topic but why was the sticky containing all of the important polls removed?
DirtyBird
2012-07-06, 01:54 AM
Sticky mod got over ruled by another mod because it was creating nonsensical polls, allegedly.
Which is incorrect, the nonsensical polls existed well before the sticky.
Anyway on to the poll at hand.
Why are you choosing your faction?
Its hard to explain but its like, somewhere deep inside something's got a hold on you. :groovy:
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