Originally Posted by Coreldan
Well, depends. The thing is that you can't protect it from an OS if it's anywhere near to what it was in PS1. Even if it's not a command function or that it requires resources, if it's still more or less "point and click on a map" and will one shot Galaxy, that really is ridicilous too.
The reason AMSs were at least somewhat AMS resistant was they took some effort to find their exact location cos of the cloak. Now we have an aircraft that 1) has to fly to the scene, already making a big ass "OK, AMS COMING" warning to the enemy 2) is much bigger than the AMS from PS1 3) can't hide itself even the little the cloak bubble did.
I didnt spot that they said OS wont be in at launch, I've only spotted they said they will return. But if the mechanics are in any way similar, one shotting a deployed Gal will not be too fun except if the OS are extremely rare and can't be spammed, but how are you gonna make an OS that can't be used by the same empire many times in a row? Who gets to be the one to use it?
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The OS will not be in at launch (planned). The current idea amongst the Devs is to make it an outfit function. Making it cost resources makes it not "spammable". AMS were easy to find due to it only taking minor intelligence to scout in the direction that troops were coming from. You do not really know if it will be easier or harder to hide a Gal because the terrain is totally different. Either way, aerial scouting should do the job.
Depending on the speed of the deployment function, Gals may be able to run away with ease. They will at least be able to relocate faster. As I have always stated though, just as with the AMS, there is no reason that this unit deserves to live forever (utter exaggeration). You usually get this feeling of entitlement from AMS drivers who simply don't want their XP fountains to expire.
And for what it's worth, I loved the AMS. The AMS was the most powerful vehicle in Planetside and I would love to see their return. However, I will need to see this in Beta before I really judge. The AMS may have not made the cut because the continents are soo vast and Anti-Vehicle loadouts will be so strong.