The Galaxy

Wrath · 2011-02-21, 01:29 PM

theres be rumours going that the galaxy will be a spawn platform in PS:N I hope this doesnt happen but one idea I had was that you could load the galaxy up with a drop deployable spawn platform.

AMS's deploying ontop of towers was always a massive help in taking towers during tower fights my idea is simlair no more AMSs on top of towers instead a galaxy flys over deploys a squad onto the tower and drops a Spawn platform that needs to be deployed by one of the squad on the ground once deployed this platform only has the energy to stay active 15 minutes. this is to combat the easy at which these things would be able to be deployed.

Timantium · 2011-02-21, 01:36 PM

I'm not sure I understand: is this idea to combine the galaxy with a router and AMS combo in one cert?

I kind of like the galaxy as it is, a dropship transport. I don't think they need to combine the capabilities of different equipment. We want to promote teamwork so people will have to specialize in different aspects (like AMS/Router/Galaxy certs) to be an effective part of the TEAM. If we combine abilities of things like allowing the REK to repair stuff or the med cert to drop replenishable healing fields then everyone will be a one-man army and teamwork will completely dissolve.

Hamma · 2011-02-21, 01:53 PM

Smed's comments were it would play a more "pivotal" role. At this point folks are speculating as to what that could mean. The most logical thing would seem to be some kind of mobile spawn point (I can't say I like that idea much though)

Tikuto · 2011-02-21, 01:59 PM

("pivotal")
or that orbital planetary-relocation thought that I mentioned in the other thread. Imagine how awesome that would be. No need to use eye-sore Warpgates ever again.

Wrath · 2011-02-21, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Timantium

I'm not sure I understand: is this idea to combine the galaxy with a router and AMS combo in one cert?

I kind of like the galaxy as it is, a dropship transport. I don't think they need to combine the capabilities of different equipment. We want to promote teamwork so people will have to specialize in different aspects (like AMS/Router/Galaxy certs) to be an effective part of the TEAM. If we combine abilities of things like allowing the REK to repair stuff or the med cert to drop replenishable healing fields then everyone will be a one-man army and teamwork will completely dissolve.

it wont be an ams/router combo just a short term stationary ams that lasts 15 minutes this is cause I like hamma dont like the idea of the galaxy being a mobile spawn platform as there are rumours it will be. i'd rather see something like this that can be used tactical then a galaxy spawn machine

Raymac · 2011-02-21, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tikuto

No need to use eye-sore Warpgates ever again.

Eye-sore Warpgates? You mean the same warpgates that are the logo of a particular uber-badass Planetside fan website?

Sentrosi · 2011-02-21, 02:39 PM

I just hope it offers a way to change loadouts while flying.

Tikuto · 2011-02-21, 03:17 PM

Well, maybe not eyesore. I was thinking more... headsore.

Hamma · 2011-02-21, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

Eye-sore Warpgates? You mean the same warpgates that are the logo of a particular uber-badass Planetside fan website?

I always thought warp gates were really cool. I'm not sure where the spawn "Rumors" are coming for the Galaxy because I have not heard them or seen them anywhere.

Sifer2 · 2011-02-21, 11:45 PM

I think I have it figured out. The Galaxy's new pivotal role is that it transforms into the chest piece of a new giant BFR robot formed from different vehicles.

Traak · 2011-02-22, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by Sifer2

I think I have it figured out. The Galaxy's new pivotal role is that it transforms into the chest piece of a new giant BFR robot formed from different vehicles.

The Boob-Bot?

DviddLeff · 2011-02-22, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by Tikuto

("pivotal")
or that orbital planetary-relocation thought that I mentioned in the other thread. Imagine how awesome that would be. No need to use eye-sore Warpgates ever again.

Already got that on the PUP

Galaxy and Lodestar Orbital Re-entry
The Galaxy and Lodestar can now enter a continent at any point by entering a new warp gate at the centre of their Sanctuary. Similar to a drop pod the Galaxy or Lodestar pilot chooses their entry point and then enters from the atmosphere, the pilot regaining control at 400m and potentially levelling out at 300m. This is designed to avoid warp gate stalemates, and allow for more guerrilla strikes.

Originally Posted by Hamma

I always thought warp gates were really cool. I'm not sure where the spawn "Rumors" are coming for the Galaxy because I have not heard them or seen them anywhere.

I suggested it in the PUP, and then stated it in the thread following Smed's comment.

However I only want it to work when the Gal is landed, or perhaps when there are spare seats available in the Gal itself when its airborne.

The gal could also be customised by the pilot to have any ONE of the following options:

Vehicle Bay (existing)
Extra seats
Extra MAX seats
Spawn Point
Gunship (existing)

Traak · 2011-02-22, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by DviddLeff

Already got that on the PUP

Galaxy and Lodestar Orbital Re-entry
The gal could also be customised by the pilot to have any ONE of the following options:

Vehicle Bay (existing)
Extra seats
Extra MAX seats
Spawn Point
Gunship (existing)
Gigantic mega-cannon that has a bore the size of the whole fuselage. Just the backblast puts OS's to shame. It can reduce a whole base to rubble in one shot.

Cool. I like that last one, especially.

DviddLeff · 2011-02-22, 02:52 AM

Yeah, it fires ANT bombs!

Traak · 2011-02-22, 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by DviddLeff

Yeah, it fires ANT bombs!

I have to admit, I don't know what an ANT bomb is. I have never seen this in action that I recall.