Medkits

Heavygain · 2012-07-17, 07:35 PM

Will they be returning in ps2? Haven't noticed any in the various gameplay footage, except possibly http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=MjdloVQZ56M at 27:03 though I am really not sure as to what the blue swirly lights were.

Aurmanite · 2012-07-17, 07:39 PM

If I remember correctly medkits will be making a comeback. Like grenades and other power type items, available via purchase with resources only.

bpostal · 2012-07-17, 08:33 PM

If I'm not imagining things I saw a medpack in TBs footage. I can't find the exact bit though.

OutlawDr · 2012-07-17, 09:19 PM

It the recent Higby presentation we saw medkits you can equip. It takes up the item slot and competes with C4 for that slot (and we can assume other type of items in the future). And yea, it looks like TB used one in his video.

GreatMazinkaise · 2012-07-18, 07:50 AM

Medkits don't seem to be the dueling edge granting item that they used to be. More likely they're a consumable version of the old Medigun/Armorgun combo to be used behind a corner.

Marinealver · 2012-07-18, 08:44 AM

I think everyone can have a single medkit which allows to remove the red blur of near death, but since health is regenerative it is not needed. Mabey should bring something in like the spartain in HAL0 reach.

I think the medic has an ability to spawn medpacks along with resurecting, something that only a medic can do.

Mabey they should also make a stim pack, something that will hit to give you a speed increase during sprints and a jump boost, downside is helth regeneration will be disabled untill the stim effects wear off.

LZachariah · 2012-07-18, 08:53 AM

If I'm watching the footage correct, they look like nanite epi-pens, or atropene from The Rock. Pretty awesome!

~Zachariah

Kran De Loy · 2012-07-18, 08:53 AM

Wait, when was it confrimed that Health Regen was gonna stay in the game?

Please say there isn't anything other than it just showing up in previous builds. Please.
Dear lord, please.

Also Medkits? Sad face. Super sad face.

I guess I could see them working if they replace something else equally resourceful, like grenades. And there was a medic only version that let them carry multiple syringes that they could slap onto a solider for a very fast regen heal. Lasts 2 seconds heals n + 100 (for being a medic) amount. Something like that.

Revanmug · 2012-07-18, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Kran De Loy

Wait, when was it confrimed that Health Regen was gonna stay in the game?

Please say there isn't anything other than it just showing up in previous builds. Please.
Dear lord, please.

Also Medkits? Sad face. Super sad face.

I guess I could see them working if they replace something else equally resourceful, like grenades. And there was a medic only version that let them carry multiple syringes that they could slap onto a solider for a very fast regen heal. Lasts 2 seconds heals n + 100 (for being a medic) amount. Something like that.

From the look of it, it was replacing C4 detonator so I guess C4 charge too? Seems to be a pretty hefty choice.

Marinealver · 2012-07-18, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Kran De Loy

Wait, when was it confrimed that Health Regen was gonna stay in the game?

Please say there isn't anything other than it just showing up in previous builds. Please.
Dear lord, please.

Also Medkits? Sad face. Super sad face.

I guess I could see them working if they replace something else equally resourceful, like grenades. And there was a medic only version that let them carry multiple syringes that they could slap onto a solider for a very fast regen heal. Lasts 2 seconds heals n + 100 (for being a medic) amount. Something like that.

Looks like it, the medic is only for mass healing with the AOE heal effect or rezing.

I actually didn't mind the superkits, the cooldown timer was so long you would depend on regular medkits first and only use those as a last resort. You would be an idiot to have more than 1 supermedkit in you inventory.

Also the stim packs I thought were amusing. I remeber using the to surge under the bridge as a underwater commando. Then I would sneak up under the water and drop CE at a bridge fight. There really should have done allot more with water in Planetside 1. I really hope they do something with it in Planetside 2. rivers and Streams would be nice.

Klockan · 2012-07-18, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Marinealver

I think everyone can have a single medkit which allows to remove the red blur of near death, but since health is regenerative it is not needed. Mabey should bring something in like the spartain in HAL0 reach.

They are already spartans with 2 healthbars, one is the shield which regens and the other is the healthbar that can only be healed by medpacks and medics.

Wenzlo · 2012-07-18, 10:40 AM

From what I understand, your armor/shield regenerates, but your health does not. Hence no engi infantry armor gun.

Nemo · 2012-07-18, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Kran De Loy

Wait, when was it confrimed that Health Regen was gonna stay in the game?

Please say there isn't anything other than it just showing up in previous builds. Please.
Dear lord, please.

Also Medkits? Sad face. Super sad face.

I guess I could see them working if they replace something else equally resourceful, like grenades. And there was a medic only version that let them carry multiple syringes that they could slap onto a solider for a very fast regen heal. Lasts 2 seconds heals n + 100 (for being a medic) amount. Something like that.

health regen makes me indeed very sad, it only diminishes the importance of medic role and the teamplay value, iirc I've even seen armor regen (!!!) so same story for teh engineer class

Klockan · 2012-07-18, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Nemo

health regen makes me indeed very sad, it only diminishes the importance of medic role and the teamplay value, iirc I've even seen armor regen (!!!) so same story for teh engineer class

Health doesn't regen, only shields. There are no armor except for spartans.

Nemo · 2012-07-18, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Klockan

Health doesn't regen, only shields. There are no armor except for spartans.

I've seen DEFINITIVE proof of health regen in many vids, whether it was just temporary alpha/beta gameplay-aid-sort-of-thing I don't know, but I sure hope it was, in some vids they have health + shield regen, and in the others it seems to be only shield regen (which tbh is the only sensible way)