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RabidIBM replied to the thread Please do NOT buff Maxes.

Taking away MAX rez = buff to pocket nuke. But that's ok right? He's adding fallout hardening right? Ok, now they have to unequip...

RabidIBM liked Mithril's post in the thread Can't change squad colours.

We're taking a look into this, thank you.

RabidIBM liked Tharovinn's post in the thread Frustrations at Viridian East Terrace - Oshur.

Oh boy, this outpost on Oshur is why I dislike the frontline being here while either home-based at the south east or northern flotilla....

RabidIBM replied to the thread So the in game report function isn't working?.

Yeah, definitely some weirdness going on.

RabidIBM liked tigerchips's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

Oh honesly just remove the outfit orbital strike... ...or turn it into EMP strike which only kills vehicles, maxes and other electrical...

RabidIBM liked P-Nice's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

Orbital strikes are toxic - they ruin armor fights, they ruin max rushes, they ruin point holds, and they ruin any thing you try to do as a...

RabidIBM liked Greb's post in the thread [Suggestion] The Power Knife has to be changed..

What he said. Bring back knives!!!!

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] M.a.g.i.c an ant module.

Yes, this is the LA's role. However, the LA can do this any time any place at the individual player's discretion. The ant idea here would...

RabidIBM liked RRRIV's post in the thread [Suggestion] M.a.g.i.c an ant module.

they are probably suggesting something similar to corsair's man cannon, but for ants and with less range

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] vehicle lights.

I miss old night. Unfortunately the Vanu are less visible at night which created faction balance issues. Rather than adjust the...

RabidIBM liked shoguncawwill's post in the thread [Suggestion] vehicle lights.

can we have the blacklgiths for vehicle lights on every thing

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] listen to the beeps from the sets.

VR?

RabidIBM replied to the thread Common chest.

From a business perspective this would be one of the worst possible ideas. The whole idea of the "freemium" model is that players...

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Anat Interlink Ammo tower doesn't work

Hey folks, The vehicle ammunition tower at Anat Interlink on Oshur doesn't function. Thanks.

Forum: Bug Reports

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[Suggestion] Change a new player missions

CONTEXT: There is a different play set of missions for new players. One of them is themed around being a secondary gunner, which in...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread 24 hour continent cycle.

As of right now US west has Hossin folled by Oshur, US east has Hossin and Oshur open, and EU has Hossin open...I tried...Imma go play some...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

What are #s 1 and 3?

RabidIBM liked Yaesu's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

#2 on my list of the 3 things that have ruined this game for me.

RabidIBM liked MonnyMoony's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

What I don't understand is - why can you drop an OS on friendly forces - and not instantly get a weapon lock. You hit a few people...

RabidIBM liked Johannes Kaiser's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

I like them used against enemy forces on a hill or to delay a push for the few seconds it takes to finish a cap (even if all enemies...

RabidIBM liked Liewec123's post in the thread [Suggestion] LodeStar buffs.

I'm thinking super easy to spot cloak, so if you're at the base you can see it, but if you're in a neighbouring hex or flying by in a...

RabidIBM liked shoguncawwill's post in the thread 24 hour continent cycle.

Indar, Osher , Amerish, Hossin, Esamir. this loop would be good. for connery .

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24 hour continent cycle

I can't speak for other servers, but the continents on Connery have settled into a 24 hour cycle. Every prime time is Hossin then Oshur....

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Starting as a robot?.

Rank 20 is nothing dude, find the big fights and play medic. Get the res nade, get the nade bando.

RabidIBM liked waystin2's post in the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

Used correctly they can turn a fight. Unfortunately I see them used mostly to gain kills or out of spite. They sure are pretty to watch...

RabidIBM replied to the thread after a bunch of A2G nerfs and G2A buffs, I still don't understand why people keep leave the VS ?.

A clip of less than 1 minute doesn't tell me very much. At the end of a losing battle you were hemmed into your spawn room. Any system...

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Re: Sunderers at Tech plants

Spawn locations in this game are meant to be a significant distance from critical locations so that both teams can spawn a distance away...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM liked Liewec123's post in the thread [Vehicle] Brilliant Idea NO DEPLOY FOR COLOSSUS.

While I agree it was nice having an expensive tool that can bypass NDZs The people who usually use colossus are the zergfits who really...

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Innacurrate respawn timers

It's not uncommon for a spawn to say it's available, but I can't take it. If I wait for the next 5 or 10 second increment of time to pass...

Forum: Bug Reports

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] LodeStar buffs.

Cloak might be a bit much, maybe just not glow in brilliant faction colour when the shield is up?

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] The Power Knife has to be changed..

I'd keep it at 1000 and not 1050. The whole point of the extra 50 shields is to survive better in 1v1. It's much like how the 143 damage...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Orbitals Gotta Stop.

Fully agree. I called it out as soon as they added pocket nukes that this was going to be horrid.

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[Suggestion] LodeStar buffs

Adding a new mechanism for logistics was a good idea, but I think we have to admit that the LodeStar is a bit weak. By a bit, I mean very,...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Suggestion : buff NSO.

That, and the Chimera is trash. Rumble seats as a faction ability are a complete joke, you could add those to all MBTs and while it...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Suggestion : buff NSO.

Personally I'll get my NSO to the level that I have a couple ASPs to thoroughly check the box, then I'm going back to...any other faction....

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Community Outfit Wars.

Bumped because yes please. Dev resources don't need to go into 1 off events, they need to go into long lasting content. Let the players...

RabidIBM liked DeitaChan's post in the thread [Suggestion] Community Outfit Wars.

Taking the maps Koltyr or Nexus, let outfits essentially self schedule and reserve a time for a match. It can be as often or whenever they...

RabidIBM replied to the thread When is the construction update likely?.

Honestly, later is better. 1 because I don't have confidence that they aren't just going to completely ruin construction, and I'd like...

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[Suggestion] Some lattice changes for pretzel Indar

1 cut the lattice which allows the Bio lab in the north to be cut off instead of being fought at. 2 Remove Crossroads watchtower from off...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Flail overhaul.

1 All ranges in this game are condensed. It's not unusual for real infantry to engage from 300m away, in this game that's sniping....

RabidIBM replied to the thread So why exactly is NC the only faction with zero-risk AV?.

My dude, take it from a TR main, the Phoenix is a meme launcher. It has terrible DPS and can be thrown off my being shot at. It's...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Vehicle direct draw does not work correctly.

Follow up: It seems like I have to wait until the spawn timer ticks down for the feature to be available. If I select what vehicle I want...

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Vehicle direct draw does not work correctly

Very often when I try to draw a vehicle from the deploy screen I just get spawned in as a troop with no vehicle and still have to run to...

Forum: Bug Reports

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Can't change squad colours

The colour pallet to change the colours of squads no longer functions. The little drop down triangle icon is still there, it just doesn't...

Forum: Bug Reports

RabidIBM replied to the thread Quick pulling vehicles is coming back?! Construction should get it too!.

Yup, and I agree with you on the problem, but not the solution. We don't need cooldown timers, just need ESF to ALWAYS cost 350 nanite....

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Deployable HMG and other better turrets?.

Two man guns probably wouldn't be fun for the second person. What if the engineer mana turret system got an update?

RabidIBM replied to the thread Quick pulling vehicles is coming back?! Construction should get it too!.

In response to OP though, I agree with the concept of direct vehicle spawn from PMB, with a couple other changes: Free vehicles are too...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Quick pulling vehicles is coming back?! Construction should get it too!.

It was the button on the deploy screen which was beside class selection. It allowed someone to select a vehicle pull from the map screen...

RabidIBM replied to the thread I'd love to experience fighting at outposts rarely fought at but how?.

Hey man, this has been a problem since the current alert meta was introduced. I've brought it up myself many times, and sometimes lead...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Planetside the last of it's kind.

You're right, it is surprising that nobody else is going for the genre. As much as I love PS2, I really love the idea of it more than the...

RabidIBM liked OneShadowWarrior's post in the thread Planetside the last of it's kind.

There are times I reflect at the years that have passed and I enjoyed both Planetside 1 and 2. I often wonder what happened to the video...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Anyone know if safeguard and combat surgeon stack?.

Fair, but I'm thinking of those situations where multiple squads from each side are mosh pitting with res nades going off on both sides....

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[Suggestion] Reword the text on Jockey

I'm experimenting with implants right now. I found that the jockey gives a benefit of 250 shields regardless of my actual number of...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

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Anyone know if safeguard and combat surgeon stack?

I know that the assumption is that bonuses don't stack, but there are cases where they do. So, if I'm in one of those res nade v res nade...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Bring back vehicle cooldowns..

Rather than trying to make solutions to a needless problem, why not just remove the problem? Remove all forms of discounts so that all...

RabidIBM liked Liewec123's post in the thread Sunderer catapult.

yup annoying bug, and easily fixed, the bug occurs because the vehicle spawn at ground level and clips with terrain, sending it flying. the...

RabidIBM liked Tharovinn's post in the thread Pocket OS frequency, acquisition, and blindsiding base builders..

I'm glad you like my thread enough that you thought it was worthy of a bump. Have a like. The only thing new I have to add to the...

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Sunderer catapult

Anyone else have it happen that when they use a heavy anvil it tries to launch you into space while flipping @r$3 over tea kettle? Isn't...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread About proposed module changes.

I really like this idea. It obviously should cost something, so probably cortium, to activate it and therefore the builder needs to be...

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Connery right now

We need to fix things so that a second continent won't open until the first is FULLY open. Connery currently has 2 partially open...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

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About proposed module changes

As I understand it, the current modules will be removed and replaced with a completely new module concept. That concept will be short...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Feedback on Capture Mechanics..

I have to agree with the OP here. I would ask for a UI change for the main map to show when 1 point has been capped even if a timer hasn't...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Construction bases roadmap 2023.

I hear you. I'm a builder main who had called for construction to get some love, but I didn't mean that I wanted an annual road map with...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Pocket OS frequency, acquisition, and blindsiding base builders..

This thread was about to fall off the front page, so I'm bumping it for another round. In case my sarcasm in my previous poat wasn't...

RabidIBM liked AntDX316's post in the thread [Suggestion] Suggestion for multi-point bases..

Every point that gets captured on a multi-point base should buy default add -1 second on the timer than it showing no seconds such as in...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] make it so that the wrecked tanks remain on the battlefield for a while and the ants can dismantle t.

Maybe even allow the Ant to work as a recovery vehicle? We briefly had some premade vehicle wrecks when SW was new. It would be...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] New Player Experience Band-Aid.

If uncertainty about faction gear is the issue than maybe for the very first character of an account they should be given access to a...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] New Player Experience Band-Aid.

I'm not sure how much would be helped by better exp payout. Truly new players don't have the frame of reference to know that they are...

RabidIBM liked TR5L4Y3R's post in the thread [Suggestion] New Player Experience Band-Aid.

or OR ... they could extend the time a person likes to trial something (without it recieving directiveprocess) allong with the ability to...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Blatant hackers on for hours again!.

Wow, that's dumb. The cheaters are cheating at repairing, they're cheating at head shots, and flying, and shooting through walls.

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] [PS2CPC] An open letter to all players and the Daybreak Game Company.

Any idea why this problem would be so much worse on one specific server? I'm amazed at how these guys aren't even trying to hide it.

RabidIBM liked Liewec123's post in the thread [Suggestion] Change Map Rotation Oshur/Hossin.

Changing the rotation won't really help, You will always end up with Hossin and Oshur, Because no-one wants to play Oshur.

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My case against armouries

I was thinking it over the last couple times I was playing, and even as someone who has been in a leadership position in an outfit, as...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Only solo players build bases, zergfits are incapable of planning ahead.

Construction works as intended when PLs and builders know each other in game. I had a base defending the bridge at Berjess the other day...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Change Map Rotation Oshur/Hossin.

Certainly starting with these two back to back after a patch is something I've called out in the past. However, any server with enough...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Special alert when the continent opens.

I do get the sentiment, many changes in the last few years haven't been good. However some amount of updating is always required to...

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[Suggestion] Special alert when the continent opens

A new continent opening is usually preceded by a continent closing at the end of an alert. When an alert ends many players go on a 5...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM liked JarredGalaxy's post in the thread [Suggestion] Hossin: facility changes and updates.

I basically suggested that, keep the 3 that hold unique names and features to them and the rest get replaced with something else or...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Flail overhaul.

I think my proposed change addresses your concern. There's no reaon the flail damage should go through walls or roofs anyways. Anyways,...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Hossin: facility changes and updates.

Maybe keep the 3 with unique names for the sake of the people who enjoy them, then clear off the rest so they can be builder bases? ... You...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Pocket OS frequency, acquisition, and blindsiding base builders..

But, you know, "construction bases are causing too much OS spam"...

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[Suggestion] A better use for CTF

I've noticed that there is a generally negative opinion of CTF, and frankly I agree with this view. It's doesn't make uncontested captures...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Construction in 2023 - Dev Letter.

Ok, I waited a few days to answer so I could collect my thoughts. Yes, this comes at the cost of not being the first to reply, I hope you...

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Can't complete Surveying the Land mission

How am I supposed to touch 3 towers when only 1 is in play? [IMG]

Forum: Bug Reports

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[Suggestion] A way to get some DBC out of me

PROPOSED CHANGE: Scrap the merit system. Give a month's notice like you did with banked missions, then cut it. The ordinance dampener,...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

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[Suggestion] Flail overhaul

If there's one aspect of construction that receives a lot of hate from non-builders it's the flail. If someone wants to tell me otherwise...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] "Gaining Ground" mission actively pulls you away from fights for 11+ minutes.

The defense of a control point checks at a maximum rate of 20 seconds. As in, once you've collected that bonus it is a minimum of 20...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Game forums in a nutshell.

Except my crutch, it is not a crutch and is in fact truly skilled game play and needs a buff!

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Game forums in a nutshell

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Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM liked RPG_Wrel's post in the thread Jan. 11, 2023 - PC Update.

All PC servers will come down for the following update on Wednesday, January 11, at 6:00am PT (3:00pm CET). The downtime for this update is...

RabidIBM liked Demigan's post in the thread Remove Kill cam after BR 15.

If your stealth is broken by the killcam then you arent doing it right. Good stealth relies on movement, not on sitting still in the same...

RabidIBM liked Somentine's post in the thread Remove Kill cam after BR 15.

Kill cam is a bad mechanic, but it mostly affects other bad mechanics anyway. In most situations, the player being followed by killcam is...

RabidIBM liked Zen_Master's post in the thread Remove Kill cam after BR 15.

I love watching flying Maxes on kill cam.

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Need Fixed] Escape from death by changing the map.

Try not to get too worked up about it. You know you got the kill, your target knows you got the kill, and your target is the one who has...

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[Suggestion] Give Sweeper HUD to new characters

I finally made a robot, something about having 50k certs on my main. Anyways, driving around without Sweeper HUD sucks. I have a better...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Thoughts on CTF?.

Regarding these, I've said before that if they're not going to finish the (8 years ago when Hossin was new the construction sites were...

RabidIBM liked JibbaJabba's post in the thread Thoughts on CTF?.

And can I just add: FFS put CTF on one of the contstruction bases on Hossin. There are NINE of those base types. If it screws it up,...

RabidIBM liked JibbaJabba's post in the thread Thoughts on CTF?.

The patch on PTS right now will fix the major problem with it. Still has a bug regarding lattice availability and flag dropping. The...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Kolytr Map into map rotation?.

Oh god no, not again!

RabidIBM replied to the thread the cost of buying silo should be 2000 cortinum and 10 cert.

I've said before that there should be no exp reward for delivering to your own silo, if you can afford the base structures then you don't...

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Thoughts on CTF?

We've had it a bit now, I have my own opinions but I'd like to hear other people's. So, what are other people's thoughts on capture the...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM replied to the thread Alert Start Conditions Make No Sense.

Agreed. As a follow up, starting an alert usually means agroing one faction. Had one on Friday where as TR I hit the NC to trigger the...

RabidIBM liked Evil.Iguana's post in the thread Alert Start Conditions Make No Sense.

It should be purely population based. As soon as the continent has enough population for the game to be feasible the alert should begin....

RabidIBM replied to the thread Everyone vs TR.

Can confirm that the Connery VS and NC have an anti TR bias. I rotate around the factions and get to hear the comms about it. If called...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Manual Vehicle Pull is potentially a good mechanic BUT....

Getting rid of it was a way to address how bugged it was. Features don't have bugs if they don't exist. That said, you shouldn't pull...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Perihelion Is too strong for the mag..

I see we're still going around this track. VS players quote DPS to justify claiming that the insane burst damage and ability to sustain a...

RabidIBM replied to the thread TR Prowler is now the deadliest SoB in the game..

I just want to say that it is funny that this obviously faction biased salt post has stayed in the top 10 for as long as it has. It's just...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Should Crossroads on Indar be changed to a 2 point base?.

If anything it could use a 4th point somewhere on the north side. This would do a couple things, it would allow for a shorter capture...

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State of Connery

It's Friday night and there isn't enough population to fully unlock Oshur. Mirror Bay is the only available fight, and realistically won't...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

RabidIBM liked Vopiscus's post in the thread Map Rotation.

I've found that recently regardless of the time of day whenever I log onto Connery the map without fail is always either Oshur or Hossin....

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Anniversary Map Switches.

Careful, his fans are as easily triggered as Elon Musk fans!

RabidIBM liked melioa's post in the thread [Suggestion] Anniversary Map Switches.

i would love for 'Old Indar' to come back. i used to love the old 'NS Material Storage' including the choke points! and i miss the...

RabidIBM liked Johannes Kaiser's post in the thread [Suggestion] Anniversary Map Switches.

Since there'll be 10th anniversary in a few months, I had an idea that should appeal to the nostalgic veterans. Make it so any of the old...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Esamir - "Shattered Warpgate Time Flux" Concept..

Doesn't have containment sites? I'd take it over the current build.

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Esamir - "Shattered Warpgate Time Flux" Concept..

This inspired me to go digging through old files and pull out my own attempt from months ago to try my own hand at "wtf to do with...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Esamir - "Shattered Warpgate Time Flux" Concept..

It was an issue of base count. If either side fully secures the nothern bio lab then they are adjacent to a warp gate base. Pubs...

RabidIBM liked Liewec123's post in the thread [Suggestion] Esamir - "Shattered Warpgate Time Flux" Concept..

I would LOVE to play on old esamir again, so I approve! Some people complained about the northern warpgates, but I loved the north fights!...

RabidIBM liked Amador's post in the thread [Suggestion] Esamir - "Shattered Warpgate Time Flux" Concept..

So, in the midst of reading the forums I was struck by an idea or an epiphany of sorts... So, picture this... Esamir is one of Auraxis'...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Cheat: Connery - Over a Week of Underground NC sundies.

With this sort of issue you have to provide proof or they won't believe you. Make sure to clip some video or even get some screen shot...

RabidIBM liked OgreMarkX's post in the thread Cheat: Connery - Over a Week of Underground NC sundies.

RPG. Every day you have cheaters on Connery, so far only seen NC players do it. Sunderers deployed underground. Please dont let this...

RabidIBM replied to the thread Cortium Bomb better than nothing.

By chance are you the NC player TheRazor (but with random caps and 3s in the name)? The one from Connery?

RabidIBM replied to the thread Stop the auto death because you're close to an enemy base.

I played this game before it had those larger exclusion zones. Not having them didn't hurt the spawn room commandos, it motivated players...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Water suggestions?.

Yeah, definitely don't spread the water beyond Oshur.

RabidIBM replied to the thread It’s tankside now.

Wow, the 4 letter "get out" acronym isn't allowed...ok.

RabidIBM replied to the thread It’s tankside now.

Lol! There are so many situations where tanks are usless and it's IVI or ****. But, 1 new tank gun shows up for the first time in years...

RabidIBM replied to the thread [Suggestion] Full refund for contruction parts and ANT upgrades.

AI modules still exist.

RabidIBM replied to the thread TR Prowler is now the deadliest SoB in the game..

It's not anywhere near as accurate as any normal tank weapon, so it's only good at close range. For any long range engagement the AP and...

RabidIBM replied to the thread One more change to ruin the game....

As someone who has dealt with any number of cheese bomb trolls, let me tell you that your tears are delicious. There's a reason infils...

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Sea bases

They need good spawns before there can be any hope of a good fight. I feel like I'm specifying that if you don't eat breakfast you might...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion

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[Suggestion] Alerts and Continent Rewards

The current system has some issues. During off hours 2 factions are able to find a good fight and the 3rd floods the map. This means that...

Forum: PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion