Analysis of PS 2 Teaser Trailer

2coolforu · 2011-07-11, 10:51 AM

I just thought I'd run through the trailer in slow-mo and see if I could pick any details out that give us some info on how the game will play, they aren't in any order because I'm a disorganized hopeless messy person so I'm just going through the frames as I spot stuff of interest

From this image a few things can be spotted, in circle 3 the tank [magrider (?)] has a driver and a gunner with a little picture in the top right showing open and occupied spots with a little graphic of the vehicle similar to Planetside. The tank apparently has a driver 'Shuttledem' since he is firing a weapon it seems like the magrider keeps its driver controlled plasma rifle thing.

In circle 1 there is a marker showing the direction of the vehicle and some illegible writing with some form of UI, it's possible that the writing refers to the region as it appears to be some kind of name such as NIMOH.

In circle 2 there is an obviously improved targeting system for the magrider gun rather than just a Cone of Fire we actually have some form of electronic system, in the video the shot clearly arcs so it looks like ballistics are in the game again.

In circle 4 there is a compass, pretty interesting since this was on the minimap in Planetside 1. Perhaps we will lose the minimap and instead have to use a static map and navigational skills to get around. Doubtful though.

In circle 5 there is a speed readout (KPM?), just a nice touch.

Finally circle 6 highlights alien symbols, probably Vanu symbols. Maybe this means there will be a fleshing out of the Vanu history as we have never seen the aliens written language before. It was stated that the backstory would be looked into in more detail.

Terran Republic

In the video we only see one Terran republic armor however there are multiple mutations of it.

In circle 1 there is clearly a repeater with some sort of reflex/red dot sight attached, it also has two barrels similar to the pistols from Battlestar Galactica so it could possibly have a secondary firing mode

In circle 2 there is a soldier wearing the same armor, however in this armor the helmet does not have the respirator/mouthpiece that we see earlier in the video - it merely has goggles + helmet however what this means is not clear. There is also a jetpack on the soldiers back which troopers with respirators/full face helmets lack.

It appears that we have two different types of armor, a more 'agile' version which has a jetpack and helmet + goggles and an 'assault' version. The assault version has a full-face helmet along with gauntlets and armored legs and forearms with a larger belt buckle.

In circle 3 there is clearly a soldier communicating via a wrist radio or some other form of device, he is also lacking a helmet - this could be a 'Squad leader' or 'commander class' as he appears to drop protection for command abilities.

In circle 4 we see a beautiful skybox, possibly an Auraxian moon?

In circle 5 there is another class, this one lacks a helmet and wields some form of sniper rifle with a long ranged electronic sight, the sight actually looks like some form of night-vision or vision enhanced scope. The gun also has a small magazine and is obviously not a 'break barrel' style sniper like Planetside's bolt-driver.

The crates in circle 6 caught my eye, they have Nanite systems printed on, this could indicate that nanites are still a resource and all the gameplay and story elements this entails.

NCLynx · 2011-07-11, 11:06 AM

Personally I think circle one could be which direction the gun is facing. If it's what direction the vehicle is facing what is it in reference to? We already have the compass at the top.

Volw · 2011-07-11, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by NCLynx

Personally I think circle one could be which direction the gun is facing. If it's what direction the vehicle is facing what is it in reference to? We already have the compass at the top.

I think it's a squad mate indicator.

NCLynx · 2011-07-11, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Volw

I think it's a squad mate indicator.

As in always pointing to the SL? (Or maybe that blue EXP WP if it's in the game)

Goku · 2011-07-11, 11:09 AM

Good analysis. I did not even consider that to be an UI for a vehicle as the view was odd and I thought it was a infantry with no gun viewing it.

This is probably a bit of stretch, but I cannot stop thinking about those support legs on that wannabe tower. The ground are the base of those legs looks broken up. It is almost as though that structure could move across the land or better yet be a drop installation from a orbiting platform. Of course this could just be my imagination running wild wanting PS2 to be the best game ever

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Kouza · 2011-07-11, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Goku

Good analysis. I did not even consider that to be an UI for a vehicle as the view was odd and I thought it was a infantry with no gun viewing it.

This is probably a bit of stretch, but I cannot stop thinking about those support legs on that wannabe tower. The ground are the base of those legs looks broken up. It is almost as though that structure could move across the land or better yet be a drop installation from a orbiting platform. Of course this could just be my imagination running wild wanting PS2 to be the best game ever

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It was mentioned that, it was landing gear in the Media Round-up Q&A by smedley, who did not want to elaborate.

Goku · 2011-07-11, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Kouza

It was mentioned that, it was landing gear in the Media Round-up Q&A by smedley, who did not want to elaborate.

. That made my day!

Kouza · 2011-07-11, 11:09 AM

+1

2coolforu · 2011-07-11, 11:13 AM

Here we can see the difference between the 'Agile' class which has a jetpack and the 'Heavy' class that does not.

In circles 1,2 and 3 the heavy has extra leg and forearm armor along with larger kneepads and a large armored belt with buckle and a full-face helmet. Although this could be a customization choice and not an agile exo suit vs reinforced exo suit.

Kouza · 2011-07-11, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Goku

Good analysis. I did not even consider that to be an UI for a vehicle as the view was odd and I thought it was a infantry with no gun viewing it.

This is probably a bit of stretch, but I cannot stop thinking about those support legs on that wannabe tower. The ground are the base of those legs looks broken up. It is almost as though that structure could move across the land or better yet be a drop installation from a orbiting platform. Of course this could just be my imagination running wild wanting PS2 to be the best game ever

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Originally Posted by 2coolforu

Here we can see the difference between the 'Agile' class which has a jetpack and the 'Heavy' class that does not.

In circles 1,2 and 3 the heavy has extra leg and forearm armor along with larger kneepads and a large armored belt with buckle and a full-face helmet. Although this could be a customization choice and not an agile exo suit vs reinforced exo suit.

Note, this was an indication of leadership in planet side one, and had no effect. (minus the helm) It could mean anything

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2coolforu · 2011-07-11, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Kouza

Note, this was an indication of leadership in planet side one, and had no effect. (minus the helm) It could mean anything

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We had command shinpads but we certainly did not have command greaves or belt buckles. However I accept that these could be part of the increased customization that has been spoken of. The suits do seem far too similar to an agile to be a totally new type of armor, but it could be slight variations within the 'Agile' class, perhaps even within classes you can sacrifice mobility for protection. Smedley and Higby certainly hinted towards this with the 'Slow firing but more damaging' gun idea, they clearly want you to be able to fine tune your classes to your play style.

DviddLeff · 2011-07-11, 11:29 AM

Nice analysis, thanks!

2coolforu · 2011-07-11, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by DviddLeff

Nice analysis, thanks!

No problem

Another interesting screen I noticed

Circle 1 shows some form of picatinny rail, perhaps we can have laser sights or, if night fighting is in the game, flashlights or IR lasers. Just a nice thing to think about when it comes to customization and specialization.

Circle 2 is just something I noticed about NC BDU's, they bear a striking resemblance to the US Army's ACU camouflage, it is definitely some form of digital camo. This could mean outfits can change the color of their BDU's in the future, this could be especially awesome if you have say, an outfit home continent that is arctic for example - so you change your camouflage to be arctic which gives you a good advantage when fighting on your home turf. Just an awesome thought.

Circle 3 shows what I think could be a door lock, however it looks a bit more complex than the IFF locks from Planetside, maybe hacking has been fleshed out a bit? It deserved some love.

Circle 4, blue base colouring, clearly these NC are running out of a base or a tower.

**Malorn** · 2011-07-13, 08:58 AM

Something else I observed in the video...

When you have the magrider perspective that fires a single shot into the Tower, pause the video and look in the right side of the screen.

* You see the familiar vehicle indicator showing occupants & health of the tank.
* You see that the Magrider is still a 2-man vehicle.
* You see that this particular magrider only has 1 occupant.
* You see that this particular magrider's only occupant is in the first seat, implying driver.

My conclusions from this is that the Magrider is still the mag rider we all know. It still has a driver gun, the driver gun's firing mechanic looks similar to PS1.

Hamma · 2011-08-08, 08:58 AM

This thread:

http://www.planetside-universe.com/f...ad.php?t=36527

Is probably what you are looking for.