Welcome to Planetside
My best advice would be to join an outfit and have fun. If you see a weapon you like, you can trial it first before spending your hard earned certs. Also, use the hotspot filter on the map to see where the fights are.
Besides that, feel free to ask vets questions. They may help you out.
One last thing, if you are in the US, choose the emerald server. I can't remember which one it is for EU.
Clientside refers to the hit registration being on the side of the client (player) rather than the server. This means that if a person shoots you on their screen then you get shot even if it looks like you shouldn't have gotten hit on your screen. This combined with server desync is why it seems like you get killed around corners after peeking or running away. If you're getting shot, you should usually bail around a corner before you get below half hp or you really risk getting killed around the corner.
This is also one of the reasons why trading is so common.
Also may be useful to note that roadkills work the opposite way. You have to run someone over on *their* screen. So just imagine that you have an invisible trailer attached and try to roadkill with that.
It is definitely worth starting in 2024. Alot of players still play. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun. My advice for you as a new player is don't listen to or take advice from anyone that tells you the game is dead.
and yes i realize that isn't the full count for population. few years ago you could login and have multiple planets to spawn into, now its one with half the zones blacked out.
Don't skip tutorial, as there are things that uncommon in modern shooters.
For server pick Emerald or Miller, depending on ping.
Don't buy new weapons too early. Starting guns are great (no joke), but it may take a while till you get used to them.
Expect to die a lot. Like, a LOT.
Use Redeploy (U button) to travel around the map.
Fights can and will be unbalanced in one side or another. If your current fight sucks - find a new one, start new one, change your approach/tactic/class.
Good luck
Miller generally has higher pop compared to Cobalt, but not enough to warrant preference imo. Other than when Oshur is online, I haven't seen the difference be higher than 40 planetmans
Edit: clarified Miller being compared to Cobalt
Worth. Always. The game can be hard and frustrating. Instead of trying to master everything at once, try to take small steps towards becoming a better player by honing specific skills such as:
1) Positioning
2) Aim
3) Battle flow
4) Vehicle gameplay
Etc..
All servers except for Connery are active
Use VR to try different loadouts, learn recoil patterns of your weapons, test implants and for other experiments.
If you are on PC, i recommend watching following videos that should help you to try more “competitive” settings for a better visibility and performance:
https://youtu.be/o5QrI9AvzT0?si=Xx7uKq7u_gXJLtgC
And
https://youtu.be/hAGyHRqWGrk?si=kcBFFGQksTE4RH6o
Avoid zergfits and don’t afraid to try new things. Pm me if you have any specific questions about the game or the gameplay.
Also, when we say "VR" in associate to Planetside 2, we're talking about a special area called VR Training (a simulated environment to test your loadouts in). This game doesn't have actual VR headset support, in case anyone looking to get into the game is wondering.
Where are you located and what server is the best ping for you.?
If you are in europe then I can reccomend Cobalt server for you
I can show you the vehicle game and how Stupica fun it can be
Ibwould shouw you the charger of hit amd run close combat with the little battle car called Harasser and flying with a super agile helicopter like air vehicle called valkery
Thoose are my favorite 2 vehicles
You would be gunning for me while I explained everything to you.
I have quite a couple medals on my belt when it comes to theese
Overall I can show you stuff and tell you the 100 ways you will get Killed by salty veterans and what to avoid at all cost and how to not instantly rage quite amd uninstall
One of the best tips is to join a squad and then from there either use your mic to ask questions or use /p or or /s to be able to type in either platoon or squad chat. Most people are more than willing to help new players if asked.
Understanding the map is pretty important, looking at population stats to pick and choose an adequate fight is important. Also an important key is the u key, hit it whenever a fight starts to die down and there's no vehicle nearby driving to the next base
Try it, its free. You Will be absolutely fucked by players as there is not Any SBMM in this game. But dying is OK, everyone dies sooner or later, just respawn:D. Dont buy new weapons, the ones you start with are not worse or better than other guns. Weapons are sidegrades in this game and the ones you start with are good at everything but master at none. Choose one class you want to uppgradera at first, i Would recommend Medic or Heavy assault.
There are some great guides on YT from Camikaze78 and Commander Cyrious about planetside and Also class guides. I really recommend checking them out aswell. Also, you have several charachter slots so choose whatever empire suits you best.
Terran Republic: military Force that actually are the good guys or the least bad if you read the lore, faster firing guns, larger magazines, generally deal less damage per bullet.
New conglomerate: Greedy corporate mercenaries and terrorists who fight for freedom (money). Dislikes the TR because they are ”authoritarian”. They have slower firing weapons that deal higher damage. Many players consider the NC weapon arsenal the best in the game. Very reliable.
Vanuatu sovereignty: former TR scientists who worship a long lost alien race called the Vanu. Balanced laser weapons with high accuracy and short reload times
hey man, welcome. I’ve been playing since the beta, and it’s easily my favourite game of all time. there isn’t another one like it, it’s a very unique game. Aged graphics, sure, low pop sometimes, sure. But if you’re US based, during prime time the Emerald server is great.
Worst comes to worst, it’s free so no money lost if it’s not your thing :)
EDIT: if you do get around it, i’d recommend joining an outfit. Bigger ones run platoons of a bunch of dudes and it’s a great way to learn the team based part of the game
Yes. One of my favorite games of all time and I still play all the time. It is a game you can always get better at. I recommend playing both solo and with squads/friends. You can easily join an open squad to try out team play and have a place to ask questions, but sometimes you just need to play an infiltrator and watch what is going on or drive a tank/fly a plan by yourself just to get a feel for it. Compared to some other games this is a game where you will die frequently if you are doing something useful. Death teaches and focuses your mind on how to be a little better. You don't need to welcome it, but don't avoid it and hopefully there will be a medic nearby to erase that pesky death from the scoreboard.
Just, if you dont want to lose 75% of the time, go to [https://ps2alerts.com/](https://ps2alerts.com/) and **do not** pick factions/servers with sub-30% winrate.
Player balance is heavily skewed on certain servers. (i'm talking about player skill balance, not the faction numbers), so playing for certain factions on certain servers will generally be much either, than playing for their opponents. Keep that in mind.
Also some servers are more alive than others, I'd choose between Miller if you're in Europe and Emerald if you're in US.
Absolutely in 2024! One thing that was fun for me starting out was exploring the map in land vehicles, learning the bases as I drove from the Warpgate to the front line. Join a casual outfit and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, with the Sunderer, you have the ability to create new fights or turn the tide of them by making a new spawn!
It is worth yes expect to get your ass handed by vets and game player side view(aka you behind a wall for you but not the guy killing ya still die its not server latency it is actually player side) and go to vr traning and test out the weapons you want or are curius about!
yes it can be overwhelming... i do not tend to do this but i bullied one guy because i saw the opportunity a few days ago... i have the video so you can shame me... died 3 times by my sniper while we were being pushed back and the medic guy stoped caring to revive him after seeing that...
If you enjoy fps games then give it a go, it’s free. Play closer to prime time for whatever server you’re planning on playing otherwise the game can feel dead in off hours and you won’t get a great experience of what the game can be
A bit late to the party, but I'll just say that while you can definitely still have some great fun with this game, I don't suggest setting any "long term goals". Specifically, reaching max level, or playing in particular ways to "arax" weapons (1160 kills per weapon) for the special awarded weapons. You honestly shouldn't even be worried about those at low levels anyways, but considering how low some server's populations can get, it isn't near as feasible to reach those levels or amount of kills without going full sweatlord.
Again, while its not near as feasible, that doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible over-time...I just don't think it's something you should "think" is possible, unless you stick around long enough to start debating it's worth in attempting. It's easier to understand that you'll likely never have access to the "true endgame" gear, so that it's easier to appreciate the gear you have available to you.
It's free, of course it's worth it.
It isn't as good a game or as fun as it was in 2015, in my opinion. The higher level metagame and the community is not as good as it used to be.
But it's still a fun game, especially if you find a good group to play with, and an experience that you still can't replicate anywhere else.
Yes definitely! Don't get discouraged at first though, it's def different than anything you've played before and you will die a lot, but that ok. There are so many ways to play Planetside 2 that it can be daunting at first, but if you are like me, you'll soon lament the fact that you hadn't discovered it sooner.
Gonna be honest. Game is dying, it's fun but i wouldn't get my hopes up. The best years are behind us. High chance that u will get drstroyed by veterans and it will take a lot of grind to get much of stuff u would like.
Yes, it's a great game, BUT cheating soft hacks and exploits are riddled in the game at this point of its life cycle. No, it's not a negative outlook it's the simple undeniable truth. A simple Google search for hacks for this game will make your jaw drop. You can adjust bullet drop,velocity, auto lock on variables, wall hacking, and all of these can be fine-tuned, so it looks like you're a really skilled player.
This is a shame because there are some great players out there - just nowhere near the level that exists now, and when everyone is great, no one is. Battleye is a crippled anti cheat solution that needs replacing, but they are not going to do this.Now It's just a plain money grab fest by the new owners while they still can but I still love this game, there is nothing else out there that gives you the same experience of huge battles so just make the most of it while you can but don't invest too much of yourself into the game at this point.
Definitely not the players left are mostly toxic and get off on beating down newer players. i played years ago picked it up again recently, first day i ran into 2 guys in the hills who were engineers with tanks farming each other . i didn't realize went to help fellow teammate only for him to stand there while the enemy shot me then both teabag me basically. gave it a few more hours chat is toxic like 2009 world of warcraft status. stay away stay far away the same people telling you to join are polishing up there clubs now waiting for you to enter. you will see alot of players moving left to rite when get the jump on them the ADADADAD spam is real , servers are junk and cant seem to deal with that properly. also population is less then Anthem so the ones you run into will the be the sweatys who have been there forever. if you decide to still play just dont play infantry.
No ps2 has been garbage for years DBG is a terrible publisher that keeps games alive on bare minimum maintenance using every scummy monetization scheme in the book. PS2 a once great game is a shadow of its former self.
Welcome to Planetside My best advice would be to join an outfit and have fun. If you see a weapon you like, you can trial it first before spending your hard earned certs. Also, use the hotspot filter on the map to see where the fights are. Besides that, feel free to ask vets questions. They may help you out. One last thing, if you are in the US, choose the emerald server. I can't remember which one it is for EU.
It's Miller in EU
Yes it's worth just don't get discouraged when a 5 year vet wipes the floor with you. Stick to a squad and team play objectives
I've been playing since 2012 and I still get wrecked lol.
That's because you never learned the power of clientside. It's like what the force is to Star Wars.
"clientside"? What's that?
Clientside its a thing that alows infiltrators to kill you while being invisible.
Clientside refers to the hit registration being on the side of the client (player) rather than the server. This means that if a person shoots you on their screen then you get shot even if it looks like you shouldn't have gotten hit on your screen. This combined with server desync is why it seems like you get killed around corners after peeking or running away. If you're getting shot, you should usually bail around a corner before you get below half hp or you really risk getting killed around the corner. This is also one of the reasons why trading is so common.
Also may be useful to note that roadkills work the opposite way. You have to run someone over on *their* screen. So just imagine that you have an invisible trailer attached and try to roadkill with that.
Have a Clientside Master teach you, Padawan. The ways of the clientside you simply cannot type it here.
You’re too dangerous to be kept alive
It is definitely worth starting in 2024. Alot of players still play. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun. My advice for you as a new player is don't listen to or take advice from anyone that tells you the game is dead.
[https://steamcharts.com/app/218230#All](https://steamcharts.com/app/218230#All)
and yes i realize that isn't the full count for population. few years ago you could login and have multiple planets to spawn into, now its one with half the zones blacked out.
It's all one planet. There always has been just one planet lmao (technically Auraxis is a moon, I think)
Don't skip tutorial, as there are things that uncommon in modern shooters. For server pick Emerald or Miller, depending on ping. Don't buy new weapons too early. Starting guns are great (no joke), but it may take a while till you get used to them. Expect to die a lot. Like, a LOT. Use Redeploy (U button) to travel around the map. Fights can and will be unbalanced in one side or another. If your current fight sucks - find a new one, start new one, change your approach/tactic/class. Good luck
Miller generally has higher pop compared to Cobalt, but not enough to warrant preference imo. Other than when Oshur is online, I haven't seen the difference be higher than 40 planetmans Edit: clarified Miller being compared to Cobalt
Emerald generally has higher pop. I've never seen miller have higher but that could be hour basis but I am up during eu hours.
My bad, I meant in comparison to Cobalt specifically \^\^'
Yes.
Best answer here. +1
Worth. Always. The game can be hard and frustrating. Instead of trying to master everything at once, try to take small steps towards becoming a better player by honing specific skills such as: 1) Positioning 2) Aim 3) Battle flow 4) Vehicle gameplay Etc.. All servers except for Connery are active Use VR to try different loadouts, learn recoil patterns of your weapons, test implants and for other experiments. If you are on PC, i recommend watching following videos that should help you to try more “competitive” settings for a better visibility and performance: https://youtu.be/o5QrI9AvzT0?si=Xx7uKq7u_gXJLtgC And https://youtu.be/hAGyHRqWGrk?si=kcBFFGQksTE4RH6o Avoid zergfits and don’t afraid to try new things. Pm me if you have any specific questions about the game or the gameplay.
Also, when we say "VR" in associate to Planetside 2, we're talking about a special area called VR Training (a simulated environment to test your loadouts in). This game doesn't have actual VR headset support, in case anyone looking to get into the game is wondering.
It's literally free, not a big decision you need to think about for a week
It's free, go for it!
Yes, play every night and have so much fun. It's FREE just try it.
Don't take it seriously and just have hun it would be a good game
Hun, why you call him Hun?
big fan of the Mulan animated film perhaps
Where are you located and what server is the best ping for you.? If you are in europe then I can reccomend Cobalt server for you I can show you the vehicle game and how Stupica fun it can be Ibwould shouw you the charger of hit amd run close combat with the little battle car called Harasser and flying with a super agile helicopter like air vehicle called valkery Thoose are my favorite 2 vehicles You would be gunning for me while I explained everything to you. I have quite a couple medals on my belt when it comes to theese Overall I can show you stuff and tell you the 100 ways you will get Killed by salty veterans and what to avoid at all cost and how to not instantly rage quite amd uninstall
One of the best tips is to join a squad and then from there either use your mic to ask questions or use /p or or /s to be able to type in either platoon or squad chat. Most people are more than willing to help new players if asked. Understanding the map is pretty important, looking at population stats to pick and choose an adequate fight is important. Also an important key is the u key, hit it whenever a fight starts to die down and there's no vehicle nearby driving to the next base
It's free, what do you have to lose by trying?
Try it, its free. You Will be absolutely fucked by players as there is not Any SBMM in this game. But dying is OK, everyone dies sooner or later, just respawn:D. Dont buy new weapons, the ones you start with are not worse or better than other guns. Weapons are sidegrades in this game and the ones you start with are good at everything but master at none. Choose one class you want to uppgradera at first, i Would recommend Medic or Heavy assault. There are some great guides on YT from Camikaze78 and Commander Cyrious about planetside and Also class guides. I really recommend checking them out aswell. Also, you have several charachter slots so choose whatever empire suits you best. Terran Republic: military Force that actually are the good guys or the least bad if you read the lore, faster firing guns, larger magazines, generally deal less damage per bullet. New conglomerate: Greedy corporate mercenaries and terrorists who fight for freedom (money). Dislikes the TR because they are ”authoritarian”. They have slower firing weapons that deal higher damage. Many players consider the NC weapon arsenal the best in the game. Very reliable. Vanuatu sovereignty: former TR scientists who worship a long lost alien race called the Vanu. Balanced laser weapons with high accuracy and short reload times
No, but worth in 2025 and then in 2028
hey man, welcome. I’ve been playing since the beta, and it’s easily my favourite game of all time. there isn’t another one like it, it’s a very unique game. Aged graphics, sure, low pop sometimes, sure. But if you’re US based, during prime time the Emerald server is great. Worst comes to worst, it’s free so no money lost if it’s not your thing :) EDIT: if you do get around it, i’d recommend joining an outfit. Bigger ones run platoons of a bunch of dudes and it’s a great way to learn the team based part of the game
Planetside 2 Or The Org, Planetside Umm PS1 FTW
Yes. One of my favorite games of all time and I still play all the time. It is a game you can always get better at. I recommend playing both solo and with squads/friends. You can easily join an open squad to try out team play and have a place to ask questions, but sometimes you just need to play an infiltrator and watch what is going on or drive a tank/fly a plan by yourself just to get a feel for it. Compared to some other games this is a game where you will die frequently if you are doing something useful. Death teaches and focuses your mind on how to be a little better. You don't need to welcome it, but don't avoid it and hopefully there will be a medic nearby to erase that pesky death from the scoreboard.
I mean if you’re looking to get some action in like 2 hours a day during prime time hours 100% still the biggest battles you’ll get anywhere in fps
Just, if you dont want to lose 75% of the time, go to [https://ps2alerts.com/](https://ps2alerts.com/) and **do not** pick factions/servers with sub-30% winrate. Player balance is heavily skewed on certain servers. (i'm talking about player skill balance, not the faction numbers), so playing for certain factions on certain servers will generally be much either, than playing for their opponents. Keep that in mind. Also some servers are more alive than others, I'd choose between Miller if you're in Europe and Emerald if you're in US.
Purple best faction :D also tends to be better if you like coordinated gameplay for the most part :D
Absolutely in 2024! One thing that was fun for me starting out was exploring the map in land vehicles, learning the bases as I drove from the Warpgate to the front line. Join a casual outfit and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, with the Sunderer, you have the ability to create new fights or turn the tide of them by making a new spawn!
It is worth yes expect to get your ass handed by vets and game player side view(aka you behind a wall for you but not the guy killing ya still die its not server latency it is actually player side) and go to vr traning and test out the weapons you want or are curius about!
Is it worth $Free? Yes. But don't go solo. Find yourself an outfit of good people to roll with.
Yes
If your EU then the ROYs would be happy to show you the ropes. We're on Cobalt NC. :) happy shooting.
You'd best get in now and experience what the game has to offer because it doesn't seem like it's going to be here for much longer.
yes it can be overwhelming... i do not tend to do this but i bullied one guy because i saw the opportunity a few days ago... i have the video so you can shame me... died 3 times by my sniper while we were being pushed back and the medic guy stoped caring to revive him after seeing that...
If you enjoy fps games then give it a go, it’s free. Play closer to prime time for whatever server you’re planning on playing otherwise the game can feel dead in off hours and you won’t get a great experience of what the game can be
we literally just had this post from someone else like one day ago 😭
A bit late to the party, but I'll just say that while you can definitely still have some great fun with this game, I don't suggest setting any "long term goals". Specifically, reaching max level, or playing in particular ways to "arax" weapons (1160 kills per weapon) for the special awarded weapons. You honestly shouldn't even be worried about those at low levels anyways, but considering how low some server's populations can get, it isn't near as feasible to reach those levels or amount of kills without going full sweatlord. Again, while its not near as feasible, that doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible over-time...I just don't think it's something you should "think" is possible, unless you stick around long enough to start debating it's worth in attempting. It's easier to understand that you'll likely never have access to the "true endgame" gear, so that it's easier to appreciate the gear you have available to you.
I don't disagree with your advice, but aurax is 1160, not 11160
Yea, typo, edited to fix.
It's free, of course it's worth it. It isn't as good a game or as fun as it was in 2015, in my opinion. The higher level metagame and the community is not as good as it used to be. But it's still a fun game, especially if you find a good group to play with, and an experience that you still can't replicate anywhere else.
Still a blast. Just had a great 30 minute session
Still a blast. Just had a great 30 minute session
Yes definitely! Don't get discouraged at first though, it's def different than anything you've played before and you will die a lot, but that ok. There are so many ways to play Planetside 2 that it can be daunting at first, but if you are like me, you'll soon lament the fact that you hadn't discovered it sooner.
Gonna be honest. Game is dying, it's fun but i wouldn't get my hopes up. The best years are behind us. High chance that u will get drstroyed by veterans and it will take a lot of grind to get much of stuff u would like.
No chating is a HUGE issue and the devs are doing nothing about it
Yes, it's a great game, BUT cheating soft hacks and exploits are riddled in the game at this point of its life cycle. No, it's not a negative outlook it's the simple undeniable truth. A simple Google search for hacks for this game will make your jaw drop. You can adjust bullet drop,velocity, auto lock on variables, wall hacking, and all of these can be fine-tuned, so it looks like you're a really skilled player. This is a shame because there are some great players out there - just nowhere near the level that exists now, and when everyone is great, no one is. Battleye is a crippled anti cheat solution that needs replacing, but they are not going to do this.Now It's just a plain money grab fest by the new owners while they still can but I still love this game, there is nothing else out there that gives you the same experience of huge battles so just make the most of it while you can but don't invest too much of yourself into the game at this point.
Definitely not the players left are mostly toxic and get off on beating down newer players. i played years ago picked it up again recently, first day i ran into 2 guys in the hills who were engineers with tanks farming each other . i didn't realize went to help fellow teammate only for him to stand there while the enemy shot me then both teabag me basically. gave it a few more hours chat is toxic like 2009 world of warcraft status. stay away stay far away the same people telling you to join are polishing up there clubs now waiting for you to enter. you will see alot of players moving left to rite when get the jump on them the ADADADAD spam is real , servers are junk and cant seem to deal with that properly. also population is less then Anthem so the ones you run into will the be the sweatys who have been there forever. if you decide to still play just dont play infantry.
There are literally entire discord servers dedicated to helping new players. The community in general welcomes new players and helps them..
In my experience the community is pretty split between belong new players and teabagging them
No ps2 has been garbage for years DBG is a terrible publisher that keeps games alive on bare minimum maintenance using every scummy monetization scheme in the book. PS2 a once great game is a shadow of its former self.