Planetside WAR! Call to Arms!

[Spinwhiz]

Does that mean we can have special ops squads? If so I think that groups name should be "The Running Pitts". Dedicating all the times good old Russ had to run in the Escapist show.

What kind of squad names do you think we should call our groups in this fun competition?

EDIT

Out of curiosity, how much does this cost per month?

Well, the passes are free for one month. Not sure about it after that.

 

[Thowzand]

I need to get into this thing. I used to play Planetside for a few years, then it quickly died... it'd be great to get back into it with this. Hope I get in >

 

[Spinwhiz]

Those of you examining the specs will notice Vista is not included. This does not immediately mean you cannot play if you are using Vista, but you may have to do some fancy footwork to get things going. Or it might work immediately. Welcome to Vista, Schroedinger Edition.

For those that might need it, some tips to get it working with Vista if it gives you problems:
Go <a target=_blank href=http://forums.station.sony.com/ps/posts/list.m?topic_id=88000012599>here first, and scroll down to "Issues with Windows Vista".

Additional, and more advanced, options are <a target=_blank href=http://forums.station.sony.com/ps/posts/list.m?&topic_id=88000005971>here, mostly in the first post, but there's other reported tricks scattered through the various pages.


(I will also be occassionally crossing my fingers for you, in case that works. Can't cross them all the time, otherwise agkdsahibn iar ghnrg sajhgdho, and nobody wants that.)

 

[WolfLordAndy]

Signed up and ready to rock and roll, played planetside years ago, had a maxed out 25/5 NC on Werner (WolfLordAndy) and oh how I loved the game.

Take it we'll be on one of the US based servers? or is it a totally new server for the event? And I'm guessing we'll be creating an outfit (guild) just for the 75 people that are chosen?

Oh, and someone mentioned it earlier... yes PS has build in voice comms, but they're a giant pile of poo and not worth using, TS/Vent all the way.

 

[Haliwali]

Trollslayer, you have my dedication.

 

[Jaffar_Hasad]

I have no questions, I just wanted to say I've played before and it was a blast. Sniping is terrible, but everything else went smoothly. If I don't make the cut, I just want to wish the winners good luck, and have a happy killing spree.

(If I do make it I'd be willing to team up with everyone else who is an avid flier fan. Having a dedicated group of bombers and mossies teaming up is solid.)

---edit----
Baby Tea: Sorry for never registering before this contest. I usually stick to the shows this site hosts, but then I saw the pretty planetside ad. My cousin and I were chatting about how we missed PS just the other week. I came here for the game, but I'll probably stay for the forum community.

 

[WastedHero]

I love this game sooo much! I had to cancel my subscription back in the day, why I can't remember. I loved playing the stealth assassin, one of the guys with invisibility suit and the ocular implants. Just waiting for someone foolish enough to hack the tower console...

 

[Ghostkai]

I Just thought this is free right? I mean are they going to make us pay for the time were playing?

Nope, completely free. All we I ask is that you are willing to put some time and effort in to help us become victorious!

Thats nice ^_^ even if i don't get a key i might just reactivate my old account and help the escapist crew out for the duration

Well, SOE has already looked into that. There is going to be a lock of 75 accounts on a special server for this WAR. If you have an account already and get chosen as one of the 70, let me know and I'll make sure SOE puts your account on the "safe list" to be able to get into the game.

ahh ok, guess that makes sense ^_^

 

[Mukiwa]

I shan't be entering as I have no experience of Planetside and I don't want to jeopordise your chances, but I wish you guys who do get in all the best! Give 'em hell from the rest of us...

 

[capgun2713]

Hope I get in. Love planetside, played all the time back in reserves. If they made this game free-to-play, I would be playing everyday.

 

[TsunamiWombat]

Sure i'll sign up. The Terrens even have spamalicious guns! It's just like my play style!

Generic footsoldier/stormtrooper, right here.

 

[jleech]

if we lose to someone with boing in their name we should just quit life... Also, which factions are rps and bb using?

 

[Blind0bserver]

I imagine that BoingBoing is playing as the New Conglomerate while Rock, Paper, Shotgun is joining the fray as the Vanu Sovereignty. Worst case scenario is that it's the other way around. It just seems like the RPS guys would go for the faction with the alien tech.

 

[Sardus]

Does that mean we can have special ops squads? If so I think that groups name should be "The Running Pitts". Dedicating all the times good old Russ had to run in the Escapist show.

What kind of squad names do you think we should call our groups in this fun competition?

EDIT

Out of curiosity, how much does this cost per month?

Running together on ventrillo and in the same squad can make a huge difference in this WAR. Regardless of whether or not I get selected, I will gladly host our guys on our ventrillo server. At the very least I can help give support and help people learn how to play.

If one of the escapist guys want to contant me at rockon_92692@yahoo.com, I will be glad to offer what I can!

www.trggaming.net

I'm the outfit leader for the Planetside Terran Republic (TR) division of this crew of guys. We are a well known TR outfit that's been playing the game since release.

 

[black lincon]

Minimum specs straight off of their site.

Minimum Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or greater
256 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 32MB RAM *
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
56k + Internet connection
4X speed CD-ROM
3.25 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

* Note: All Direct 3D cards not supported. (See complete supported video card list)

Recommended Specs:

Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
Pentium® III 1.6 GHz or greater
512 MB RAM
Direct3D compliant video card with 64MB+ RAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Broadband Internet connection
8X speed CD-ROM
3.5 GB hard drive space
DirectX 8.1 or greater

Internet Play:

PlanetSide is an internet-only game, requiring players to connect to Sony Online Entertainment servers via their own Internet connections for which they are responsible. Additional online fees and valid credit card required.



http://planetside.station.sony.com/support/tech_support/minimum_specs.vm

Thanks Ralackk!

double thanks! however I have one remaining question for you spin. I have about half of those requirements and the other half I have no idea where to look, if I should enter and win and then it turns out I only have DirectX 8.0 or something and am unable to play would I be able to renounce the key and badge or would I just end up getting banned and hated for taking up one of the slots.

 

[Sardus]

Planetside will work on just about any decent computer today, and even Vista with a few tweaks. They have a lot of helpful info here: http://forums.station.sony.com/ps/forums/show.m?forum_id=8

 

[meatloaf231]

I shall miss the NC, though. I did love their pistol-shotguns ever so much.

 

[ccesarano]

I haven't played this game for years. The pistol became more overpowered than the pistol in Halo 1 and the patches just kept on screwing up the balance more and more. However, I've been waiting for an awesome successor, which has yet to come.

Count me in.

 

[xitel]

Um, I downloaded the client and have been having some trouble doing anything. At all. I can't load the training map. I get a crash to desktop error every time it gets to "Loading VS" whatever. So if I can't get it fixed by Monday and you give me a key, what should I do?