I will also be including videos i find useful for planetside 2 as well as helpful class loadouts and valuable certifications that either i find to be useful or are recommended by others. Planetside 2 uses the forgelight engine, which is able to support thousands of players in continuous large scale conflict on a single map. The other day i sat down in vr training and played with pretty much every sniper rifle in the game. The sensor can detect enemy movement within a limited range.
Planetside battles concern control over territory and strategic points, and can cause repercussions to all three factions. Oh, so you call it precise when you spray rounds all over creation with your sniper rifles. The bolt driver has a slow rate of fire, but deals very heavy damage and can achieve oneshot kills. Page 3 planetside 2 massively multiplayer planetside 2. Dude the basr equivalent to the bolt driver costs 100 certs. It is likely the second true mmofps ever to be released, after world war ii online 2001, and is remarkably still online to this day, despite its vanishingly. A pulsar burst is effective against singleopponents, though firing at one foe enough to. As in the first planetside, planetside 2 chronicles the efforts of three factions as they fight for territorial control of the planet auraxis. In planetside 2, we view combined arms as the way in which vehicles, infantry, and territory interact with one another. The bolt driver uses an electromagnetic propulsion system to drive an extremely accurate, high velocity projectile at distant targets. Welcome to planetside 2 i would honestly recommend playing all 3 factions and getting an idea for yourself, it all depends on personal preference and the day really. Planetside 2 may look great, but it requires a pretty hefty rig, due to the scale of the game and the amount of action going at once it will try to leave a mark on your processor and graphics card.
Since each arm is loaded and fired independently, this allows for either a singularly focused strategy, such as equipping two antiinfantry weapons, or a more balanced approach, such. Subreddit for the planetside franchise, a series of games developed. If youre a gunner in a sunderer and the driver is sneaking into an enemy base, do not shoot anything, especially tanks with their backs turned to you. They can also use cloaks to get behind enemy lines whilst hacking enemy terminals for their factions use. Theres only so much you can practice with stationary targets, but i was surprised that some of the guns seemed so much better than others, and some factions. This is the lowest i have ever seen the meta of the game. Useless at long range and requires insane amount of skill to be useful at. First play game tips, quick edition text only for those who dont know, planetside 2 is a fantastic mmofps with a huge scope of things to do and it is out of beta and available on steam, freetoplay. Is it possible to switch factions in planetside 2 after. Whether youre in a vehicle or on foot, we want you to enjoy fighting one another. Sep 19, 2014 all the bolt action snipers are divided in tiers with roughly the same stats across all factions, but the nc gets a free one as the starter gun, unlike the other 2 factions which have to unlock it. The re4pers planetside 2 outfit on cobalt game update. There is exactly one spot most players place them, that being right in front of the other teams vehicle spawners.
This is accomplished the same way you zero in your sight for each weaponsight on the weapon you have. For me i like nc best cause freedom but as far as gameplay and cosmetics i like vs the best. Pulsar vs1 assault rifle planetside 2 wiki guide ign. The tsar features relatively high damage and a better rate of fire than most bolt action weapons. The nc14 bolt driver uses an electromagnetic propulsion system to drive an extremely accurate, high velocity projectile at distant targets. Nc14 bolt driver sniper rifle planetside 2 wiki guide ign. Bolt driver bolt action rifle, kills in one headshot, no ballistics computer.
Once youve chosen your faction and class, you want to start playing. Rather than a direct sequel, it is a reimagining of the first game. Dec 06, 2012 planetside 2 is a free to play massively multiplayer online first person shooter mmofps published by sony online entertainment and released on november 20, 2012. The new conglomerate is a separatist faction determined to remain free of the controlling and domineering republic. As the title suggests, i was wondering if there was any information that confirms or denies the possibility of being able to switch factions after choosing one. These items were available as part of the 20 fourth of july. As i post tactics i find i will attempt to use each tactic in game and find out what works and what doesnt. It is also an ns weapon so youll see it used by all factions. The re4pers are a large international planetside 2 outfit new conglomerate on the server cobalt, existing since 20. It is armed with several defense turrets and can deliver a squad of troopers via landing or air drop. A pulsar burst is effective against singleopponents, though firing at one foe enough to bring him down usually exhausts the magazine. These callouts should be made by the driver of the vehicle, since they are in charge of range and cover. Im not sure if i should just completely change playstyles and save up for a jackhammer or something 16891465.
The re4pers planetside 2 outfit on cobalt game update 1024. You want to be in the faction that resonates with the very pulpy fibers of your being. The galaxy is a twelve seat air bus available to all factions via air transport terminals. Though the xm98 the only i use has, from my observations, a little more bullet drop than the railjack.
Nc14 bolt driver default, free w straightpull bolt 100 certs. Planetside 2 is a scifi mmofps from sony online entertainment that takes all the best features of the original planetside and brings them into the modern gaming age, adding improvements that are. Buying the ns annihilator solves both problems by granting all factions a rocket launcher that can lock onto both air. A target standing 150m away will be about 4 dots up from the center line. The patriot camo items are faction colored camouflage patterns available for vehicle armors, infantry armors, and infantry weapons. Entry by a large body of troops usually requires a faction to gain access to and disable the central force field generator, scu, and. It is likely the second true mmofps ever to be released, after world war ii online 2001, and is remarkably still online to this day, despite its vanishingly small market share relative to the overall mmo space. With a few notable exceptions, weapons in the planetside series are essentially what one. The heavy scout rifle, on the other hand, has a ten shot magazine, and does far less damage. A sequel, planetside 2, was released in november 2012. Max units are capable of mounting one weapon of the soldiers choosing on each arm. The other factions are the same but are hearable when silenced and have bulletdrop. The better nc gun is the bolt driver, the default sniper. And considering the needs of the combat medic, they couldnt be found on a more suitable platform.
A simple, straightforward, and thorough guide to planetside 2, in 2018. Planetside 2 tones down the colors on the uniforms, but the red stripes and goggles of the tr, arctic camouflage of the nc, and cyan tron lines of the vs still stand out. Choosing a faction planetside 2 general discussions. Planetside is an mmofps massively multiplayer online firstperson shooter developed by sony online entertainment and released in 2003. Every assault rifle is vastly different, but each has a clearly defined role tailored to allow the combat medic to support himself and his squad. Built on the concept of the ns11a assault rifle, the remarkably accurate ns15m lmg provides excellent sustained fire and above average projectile speed. Guide a general guide to ps2 new 2017 steam community.
Hey, this is our planetside 2 faction based insulting session. The infiltrator is a class that focuses on stealth and sniping carrying sniper rifles and sub machine guns alike. Every lmg and carbine is shit compared to the tr variants. There are three technically four factions that are currently vying for power. Although all classes except the max unit can use them, they are most effective on infiltrators, who lack any real close quarters weapon. Similarly to shotguns, differences between sniper rifles of different factions are mostly cosmetic, with the exception of empire specific and semi auto sniper rifles. The nc14 bolt driver is the standard issue bolt action sniper rifle of new conglomerate. Planetside 2 is also introducing a new social hub to the mmofps experience, called sanctuary, giving players from all factions the ability to socialize, trade with vendors, and set up a space. Please someone out there has the best choice for me or i will be upset. New topics covered include new weapons and the base construction system. At first i thought it was a bug but it turned out to be some weird suppressor that makes the standard nc bolt action sniper look like a sissy pea shooter that fires around corners. The nc get a bolt driver by default which is more useful to most than the 99svspectre.
Three factions vie for control of the planetside universe. Each armor or weapon type camouflage requires a separate purchase from the depot for station cash. It is prized by new conglomerate snipers for its stopping power over long ranges and has become the primary weapon of choice for many soldiers entering the field of battle. The new conglomerate are a group of libertarian rebels demanding greater freedom from the authoritarian rule of the terran republic. Replaces the default bolt with an explosive tipped variant that does light damage to max units and other enemy armor. The nc14 bolt driver is the standard issue bolt action sniper rifle of new conglomerate infiltrators. Similarly to shotguns, differences between sniper rifles of different factions are mostly cosmetic. In this guide you will find colorcoded references to other guides and materials. Tr better get a proper sniper rifle, thats all im gonna say on the subject.
Each with your own ups and downs and maybe even sideways. Dont bother attacking the tech plant until the empire that holds it is fully distracted then hot drop in with a galaxy. Planetside 2 developer soe platform windows and ps4 synopsis planetside 2 is a free to play mmo fps that brings massive scale war as never before seen, players will fight for one of three different factions in endless battles for territory across three different continents. Just like it sounds, its a bolt action rifle that fires shells capable of dealing nickle and dime damage to armor from a safe distance. Gameplaywise, it is similar to aaa games such as call of duty or battlefield, but on a much larger scale. The first faction is a neutral faction, which apparently produces the shared vehicles in the game as well as some of the various cargo containers and other items found on the various maps.
The bolt driver can take down unarmored infantry in one shot. The two active factions each control a warp gate and roughly rd of territory on their half, while the remainingmiddle territory is. If a faction captured all the conquerable regions in the game, the 2 remaining factions would just group up in their sanctuaries basically their own little island that no other empire can come to and try to push out. Went to my library, and it was there, but when i selected it i was given an option to download it. This is the faction youd want to play if you like sniping codmode, having no bullet drop makes vs the easiest faction to snipe with by far, even though their damage drops over range, 99 times out 100 its enough to 1hit kill people if its a headshot. Smgs only have a 25% movement speed penalty while aiming down sight, versus a 50% penalty on most other weapons. While standard fps games support approximately twenty to thirty players, planetside 2 features as many as a thousand players at once. So, what faction will suit for me before i start the game. A loosely connected group of rebel factions and idealistic freedom fighters, the new conglomerate fights against the hegemony of the terran republic.
It is the sequel to planetside which originally released in 2003. It can serve as a portable infantry terminal and as a mobile respawn point for friendly troops when. I came home from work yesterday and planned on playing, and the icon was missing. That being said it would probably be best if all factions started with the basic bolt. Our snipers are bolt action, meaning one must work that action after every shot. But planetside 2 isnt any old fps game, and you will need to do lots of work. Nyx is nearly unhearable when silenced, has no bulletdrop and is 2 headshotkill,but bullet travels slow. Terran republic weapon guide planetside 2 is about as spectacular as war gets. Dark orange links to other guides or anchors within this guide purple links to videos in popup viewboxes blue links to images in popup viewboxes intro sniper rifles are long range primary weapons. It is actually harming relations between outfits of the same faction. By joining via this program if you havent played in the last 6 months, or at all, you get a 1 day 50% experience booster, and 3 free light machine guns, 1 for each of the 3 factions. By default, tr and vs infiltrators use 99sv and va39 spectre semi auto rifles respectively, nc infiltrators use nc14 bolt driver. Assault rifles are the most versatile weapon class on auraxis, able to fulfill almost any role, at near any range bar the most extreme long ranges.
Seeing as vehicles have to drive straight off the spawners, this effectively causes anyone who does try to do so to promptly lose their ride, and their life just as they get in. Planetside 2 is a free to play massively multiplayer online first person shooter mmofps published by sony online entertainment and released on november 20, 2012. Factionspecific vehiclemounted antiinfantry weapon. Planetside 2 was released for the playstation 4 in june 2015. Welcome back to the series where i make a fresh new character in planetside 2, and share my journey to battle rank 100. The simple fact of the matter is that if a biolab is on the front line it will suck up a significant portion of a factions population to the detriment of the rest of the front. Tr and nc should go with the vandal ns scout riflefor the faster movement while in scope special ability of vandal. The single most annoying feature in ps2 planetside. Planetside 2 is a mmofps, built around the concept of large scale combat. In short, vehicle wheels are basically welded onto the body, creating a boneshattering ride which constantly shakes the screen in first person mode which is the only way to get a crosshair or lockon warnings when moving faster than 15kph. Ideally, that relationship should be a fun and engaging experience for all parties. Planetside 2 planetsized battlefield now on ps4 neogaf. Yes, i went on my nc character and saw how long i could go in a kill streak and how much success i could have with the bolt driver pretty epic.
Snipers of every faction, what is the best and worst gun in your empire and why. For those who dont know, ghost is vss bolt driver with iron sights. A stealth character with a bright white and teal jumpsuit and a helmet that wouldnt look out of place in halo. Each faction brings a unique philosophical character to the game, reflected in their vehicles, weapons, and equipment. The outer areas of a tech plant are easily accessible and armor can be brought to bear quite close to the main facility, but the central building itself is nearimpregnable without light assault jumps, aerial drops, or other means of infiltration. To date, planetside remains one of the few mmofps games ever created. For anyone looking for an fps, soe has added planetside 2 to their recruitafriend program. At the same time you can get a close range bolt action for free with the new player quiz, so its less of an issue.
Planetside 2 escalation looks to build on 7 years of the. The cone of fire is just too big and doesnt dps fast enough to win headshot battles when you are close to people. The sunderer ground transport is a squad sized apc. Planetside 2 basically copies the vehicle handling from battlefield 3. Cut off from the rest of humanity, the auraxians splintered into three factions. I heard this game has 3 faction to choose and fight for.
Planetside 2 is a massively multiplayer first person shooter that delivers truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. Night time in planetside 1 was basically day time but with slightly darker lighting. May 09, 20 built on the concept of the ns11a assault rifle, the remarkably accurate ns15m lmg provides excellent sustained fire and above average projectile speed. Replaces the default bolt with a low damage variant that includes a sensor device. For an nc bolt driver with a 12x scope, a target standing around 300m away will be about 2 dots up from the center line. Aug 17, 2015 why tr are the most op faction in planetside 2. Outfit wars is supposed to mean warring with the other factions outfits, not your own factions outfits.