(11-17-2013, 03:01 PM)Nitrous Oxide link Wrote: [quote author=Kor link=topic=5227.msg273609#msg273609 date=1384713626]
Every time I try saving 1k certs to get my last rank in Nanoweave, I gotta get Thermal scope for another Vehicle Weapon.

(11-17-2013, 03:09 PM)Nitrous Oxide link Wrote: I'm just not a fan of small targets, zoom helps me with accuracy more than seeing things. Everything inside the effective range of thermal is usually visible without it anyways, at least I find. Not sure what target highlighting is though... o.O

(11-17-2013, 03:09 PM)Nitrous Oxide link Wrote: I'm just not a fan of small targets, zoom helps me with accuracy more than seeing things. Everything inside the effective range of thermal is usually visible without it anyways, at least I find. Not sure what target highlighting is though... o.O

(11-17-2013, 03:05 PM)Caffeine link Wrote: [quote author=Nitrous Oxide link=topic=5227.msg273619#msg273619 date=1384718472]
[quote author=Kor link=topic=5227.msg273609#msg273609 date=1384713626]
Every time I try saving 1k certs to get my last rank in Nanoweave, I gotta get Thermal scope for another Vehicle Weapon.

(11-23-2013, 01:09 PM)Wedge link Wrote: So thanks to the xp event and a free boost I'll hopefully have maybe around 1000 certs by the time it's over (which is by far the most I'VE ever had playing once a week f2p for a couple months).  I figure that gives me enough to get a somewhat decent Mag setup finally.  So obviously want a couple levels in Rival Chasis, and probably IR Smoke for utility.  Dunno what defense is best, I'd guess side armor considering that's always the direction a Mag is trying to face anything?  Saron and Halberd are too expensive unless I can get them on a sale, but would PPA be a good replacement for the M20 (since it's only 250 certs)?  Apparently the M20 isn't bad, but I was using a PPA earlier and it was a lot of fun against softies, plus having a machine gun mounted on Magrider just feels wrong.

(11-23-2013, 06:25 PM)Kor link Wrote: Christ on a fire engine, went medic for 20 minutes in a tower fight holding out 3:1 odds. 150 certs, np.

(11-23-2013, 06:39 PM)Elder link Wrote: Also i had a Kor moment when playing earlier when we were defending point, and everyone left except me.
Just wanted to yell at them for chasing bags/not playing the objective.

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    Nanoweave Armor
    For those not aware, how Nanoweave functions now:

        When at max rank Nanoweave gives a flat 25% increase to the player’s total health pool.
        This health increase causes Nanoweave to protect against the majority of damage sources. This includes damage types that have their own dedicated counters, like explosions.


    How Nanoweave will function soon:

        Nanoweave will no longer increase the player’s health pool. Instead, it will apply a percentage damage resistance against infantry small arms and rapid-fire vehicle secondary weapons only.
        Damage sources not included in the above, like explosions, will no longer be modified by Nanoweave Armor.
        Nanoweave will no longer resist headshots. Against any weapon.
        Against the applicable weapon types, max rank Nanoweave will remain the same strength as it is now (excluding head shots).


    We will be giving a cert refund when this change goes live. You can choose to repurchase Nanoweave Armor or spend their points elsewhere.


    Bolt-Action Rifles
    In a typical FPS game, the strength of a one-shot headshot is usually offset by either or both of the below:

        Small scale levels with limited sniper lanes.
        Some type of visual mechanic that calls out the sniper’s location.


    PlanetSide 2 isn’t a typical FPS game and neither of the above is a valid limiter given the size of our world and the scale of our battles. The massive size of our continents means snipers can be a threat from all directions, and a visual callout on each individual sniper isn’t possible considering the amount of players we render at one time.

    On the other side, giving snipers a 360° one-shot kill with unlimited range against all other players is not something we want to introduce into the game. Dying to a sniper that you never had a chance to see is a poor gameplay experience for everyone on the receiving end.

    So with the above in mind:

        We are capping all one-shot headshots on a full health target at 150 meters.
        Nanoweave will no longer apply to headshots, so the range limit will apply to all targets no matter what that player has equipped. This will give bolt-actions a more consistent feel when fighting within their effective range.
        The 150 meter range is a starting point. It may be adjusted during tuning, and we’ll be monitoring the range once it is live to see if it needs to be adjusted to be shorter or longer.


    Explosions Post-Nanoweave Change

        We’ve had to increase the max damage of some explosions in our game so that they would still be effective against Nanoweave-equipped players. For example, underbarrel grenade explosions are stronger than we would like.
        Changing Nanoweave over to being a projectile resistance removes the need for the increased explosive damage. We will be doing a pass of all explosive damage and reducing some so that they work better in the game.

(11-25-2013, 07:08 PM)Kor link Wrote: Changes to nanoweave coming up. Glad I didn't get that last rank :O

https://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/balance-pass-post-2-nanoweave-and-related-features.157414/

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        We are capping all one-shot headshots on a full health target at 150 meters.
 

(12-08-2013, 12:29 PM)Wedge link Wrote: They need like, vehicle battle islands, or to make up an excuse for parts of a continent to require people to be in vehicles.  Finally get a good vehicle battle last night and my client crashes halfway through >=/.