<!--quoteo(post=1914491:date=Mar 17 2012, 08:21 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Mar 17 2012, 08:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1914491"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The best class for vehicle rapage is the technician, I think. Fixes up any dents and pockmarks in no time.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I use my Juggernaut with Bounty Hunter and Pilot perks to get arrot of credits quickly then Beowulf rampage. Either that or switch to my Raider class with Wheel Deal and Pilot perks to Shrike fun.
Mostly though I play Pathfinder and get the flag or retrieve my team's.
I just don't understand how you can do a beowulf rampage without the improved repair tool. The regular one is so slow, you spend more time repairing than fighting. Pilot is a great perk though, especially now that they've merged ejection seat into it. Perfect for keeping ludicrous vehicle kill streaks going.
<!--quoteo(post=1914573:date=Mar 18 2012, 06:02 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Mar 18 2012, 06:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1914573"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I just don't understand how you can do a beowulf rampage without the improved repair tool. The regular one is so slow, you spend more time repairing than fighting. Pilot is a great perk though, especially now that they've merged ejection seat into it. Perfect for keeping ludicrous vehicle kill streaks going.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Because with the Bounty Hunter perk I get at least double the credits before my Beowulf is gone.
That's true. I suppose it's a matter of preference - I'd rather repair my tank than having to get a new one. Especially because getting a new tank often means displacing a few brutes from the generator room and repairing it first. Which I guess is easier for a juggernaut than a technician. Still, that's valuable time spent not driving a tank.
<!--quoteo(post=1915972:date=Mar 21 2012, 07:25 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ Mar 21 2012, 07:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1915972"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Considering hell has all the comedians and all the people who have sex for non-procreative reasons, it is probably a fun place.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So, the game officially released and has gotten a few reviews up around the place.
RPS was pretty generous: <a href="http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/17/wot-i-think-tribes-ascend/" target="_blank">http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/17...-tribes-ascend/</a>
"Hi-Rez Studios have outdone themselves with their responsiveness to community feedback, constantly tweaking and changing elements and creating something special regardless of whether you’re a Tribes newcomer or a more established fan. Most importantly, not only is Tribes: Ascend one of the first games designed to be free-to-play that’s worth playing regardless of the lack of a price-tag, it’s one that comes with every bit as much spit and polish and love as any commercial shooter."
"If you’ve never played Tribes before, expect a few frustrating games to start off with. Your jetpack often seems designed to run out of puff exactly a split-specond before you reach the high-ground, and weapons like the spinfusor take serious practice."
"Even at your worst though, you should be able to see light at the end of the tunnel, and be confident that you’re not losing simply because the other guy dropped a billion quid in the store. For all the upgrades you can buy and unlock over time, the only reason skill isn’t the name of the game is that “Tribes: Ascend†apparently had more of a ring to it. Marketing, eh?"
Gametrailers also has their video review up: <a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-tribes-ascend/729223" target="_blank">http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-t...s-ascend/729223</a>
There's a few misconceptions in these reviews, but all-in-all, it's been looking pretty good. If you've been waiting for the game to get out of beta, well, go ahead and play then!
You should <a href="https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/?referral=422637&utm_campaign=email" target="_blank"><!--sizeo:40--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>play now</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></a>, because free is just so much money.
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I'm really, really enjoying this. Way more than I have any previous Tribes games. I think my only negative is that I'm not keen on the map design; even for a Tribes game, you spend way too much time just bouncing and skiing between points and firing prospective Spinfusor shots.
This is odd because when you're fighting around a Generator or Flag, it feels a lot better.
Regardless, I'm available on Steam as usual if anyone wants a game, or my username is <b>Shockeh</b> within Tribes itself.
<!--quoteo(post=1928723:date=Apr 23 2012, 04:51 AM:name=Shockwave)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shockwave @ Apr 23 2012, 04:51 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928723"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm really, really enjoying this. Way more than I have any previous Tribes games. I think my only negative is that I'm not keen on the map design; even for a Tribes game, you spend way too much time just bouncing and skiing between points and firing prospective Spinfusor shots.
This is odd because when you're fighting around a Generator or Flag, it feels a lot better.
Regardless, I'm available on Steam as usual if anyone wants a game, or my username is <b>Shockeh</b> within Tribes itself.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. I also thinks the base designs are too simplistic but the new maps have been a little better adding some complexity.
I still think defense is too weak and offense isn't team-oriented enough. Most caps consist of a single good flag capper zooming in at 200+ kph and grabbing the flag, outright ignoring the flag defenses because they can't stop him in the fraction of a second he's in range. If they added the targeting laser, the fusion mortar would become a lot more potent, and in turn allow them to buff flag defenses without skewing the balance too much towards defense. It'd also make the generator more relevant.
Apparently it's mega OP. I haven't played since that patch, but a friend of mine said the damage,RoF and projectile speed are super high, and the collision box of the projectile is massive. So easy to get airmails.
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I use my Juggernaut with Bounty Hunter and Pilot perks to get arrot of credits quickly then Beowulf rampage. Either that or switch to my Raider class with Wheel Deal and Pilot perks to Shrike fun.
Mostly though I play Pathfinder and get the flag or retrieve my team's.
Pilot is a great perk though, especially now that they've merged ejection seat into it. Perfect for keeping ludicrous vehicle kill streaks going.
Pilot is a great perk though, especially now that they've merged ejection seat into it. Perfect for keeping ludicrous vehicle kill streaks going.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Because with the Bounty Hunter perk I get at least double the credits before my Beowulf is gone.
RAINDANCE!
QFT.
Hell is going to be you stuck in a comedy club for eternity listening to Carrot Top, Gallagher, and Carlos Mencia.
RPS was pretty generous: <a href="http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/17/wot-i-think-tribes-ascend/" target="_blank">http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/04/17...-tribes-ascend/</a>
"Hi-Rez Studios have outdone themselves with their responsiveness to community feedback, constantly tweaking and changing elements and creating something special regardless of whether you’re a Tribes newcomer or a more established fan. Most importantly, not only is Tribes: Ascend one of the first games designed to be free-to-play that’s worth playing regardless of the lack of a price-tag, it’s one that comes with every bit as much spit and polish and love as any commercial shooter."
"If you’ve never played Tribes before, expect a few frustrating games to start off with. Your jetpack often seems designed to run out of puff exactly a split-specond before you reach the high-ground, and weapons like the spinfusor take serious practice."
"Even at your worst though, you should be able to see light at the end of the tunnel, and be confident that you’re not losing simply because the other guy dropped a billion quid in the store. For all the upgrades you can buy and unlock over time, the only reason skill isn’t the name of the game is that “Tribes: Ascend†apparently had more of a ring to it. Marketing, eh?"
Gametrailers also has their video review up: <a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-tribes-ascend/729223" target="_blank">http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-t...s-ascend/729223</a>
There's a few misconceptions in these reviews, but all-in-all, it's been looking pretty good. If you've been waiting for the game to get out of beta, well, go ahead and play then!
You should <a href="https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/?referral=422637&utm_campaign=email" target="_blank"><!--sizeo:40--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>play now</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></a>, because free is just so much money.
This is odd because when you're fighting around a Generator or Flag, it feels a lot better.
Regardless, I'm available on Steam as usual if anyone wants a game, or my username is <b>Shockeh</b> within Tribes itself.
This is odd because when you're fighting around a Generator or Flag, it feels a lot better.
Regardless, I'm available on Steam as usual if anyone wants a game, or my username is <b>Shockeh</b> within Tribes itself.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. I also thinks the base designs are too simplistic but the new maps have been a little better adding some complexity.
Plasma gun looks super.
Plasma gun looks super.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Super easy.
--Scythe--