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Welcome to the first episode of warpgate in 2014
it has been a long time coming I think. I hope it is worth the wait. I blame, well, myself actually. I did not want to get in front of the camera because I ate too many pies at Christmas.
But you are looking great now!
So, let us get into it. We’re talking about the community clash. It finally comes to Europe.
So, we have an Interview with one of the outfit leaders there who are gonna take part in the first leg of the competition. That is one of the outfit leaders of [INI Elite].
Also we have our finalists for the Warstories.
We announce the winners and we actually have an interview with the graphic artist as well. The guy who brings the stories to life. He is so good he even makes us look like badasses. So imagine what he is going to be able to do for these awesome stories that won.
Then we have some news about the latest game updates and some other bits and bobs. And in this special episode we will also have a few keys tucked away so for those who have actually saw our trailer for this episode – our awesomely put together trailer.
Keep an eye out during the episode you see some codes tucked away and to those who grabbed them first will get the items. And those who snooze will unfortunately lose.
Awesome. Start! Let us go!
So, 2014 – we are already on the way and also we are back to regular updates of PlanetSide 2 . So now that the optimization stuff has been largely taken care of we are back to regular updates!
So far this month we have already had the ESF updates.
I love the new nose cannons!
new nose cannons, new rockets, new cert lines there as well some changes to Amp Stations which we had quite recently
The most important thing! Because I am THE Sundy driver! They will change the Sundy a little bit because the AMS will be now passive. So you have a whole new world for new tactics. So you have the AMS and then you can put in the utility slot for example the gate shield defuser!
Yea, that is coming up in the next updates. Keep an eye out for that. That is a very big change to how Sundys are gonna work. I mean 96% of the people using the AMS anyway, but to have it put in as passive and then open the door for other utilities, that is gonna make it very interesting!
Guys, let us know what you think about that in the comments below.
Yea, we really want to hear and of course, as ever, Roadmap! We’ve now updated the roadmap for the next six months so if you want to see what is coming up in the next six months we have really really a ton of stuff we got: the mission system, outfit recruiting, the oufit base capture, Hossin, Hossin of course! And of course continent locking, Implants, some class refreshes, lib refresh. There is a ton of stuff so just head over to the roadmap the address below, get in there and give your feedback and help shape the future of the game.
Warstories! Warstories! We finally have our finalists and first things first: thank you, thank you, thank you community for your awesome stories.
We had such a great time! You told me the stories where like everywhere.
I printed them out and I had them everywhere with me. It was on the train, it was at home reading – great toilet reading as well, in the bathroom…. I should not say that. Great! Lots of reading the whole time.
Some really cool stories. And now we can proudly present the final winners!
CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS! We will turn your stories into a graphic novel!
I especially liked that in the warstories the users described their stories from the perspective of the individual experience in the game.
It is no longer a computer game – it is a real story for them.
They told us about soldiers, their experience and what happened to them during the war on Auraxis.
They really did a fantastic job – the stories are really colorful and vivid.
They also had excellent ideas how to translate the game mechanics into a real world context.
How it could work in real life and how it actually feels for the individual soldiers.
It was just fanastic!
Community Clash! Exactly, like Meike mentioned before the Community Clash is finally in Europe!
Yes, for those who do not know what the community clash is: This is an event put together and run by the community for the community. So we are working with SOE on it, with Reachcast, with PlanetSide Universe. These guys ran the very first community clash in the US. And for the first time now people can actually take part from Europe! So we have an US bracket featuring US outfits and an EU bracket featuring the EU outfits.
And so what will we doing? We are going to livestream the events with our host Pella from INI and Padawanchichi from KOTV who will be helping us organize this as well. It is a real joint effort, right?
Absolutely, absolutely. The community is really an important part of in this complete community clash thing. I like to call it the super-clash because now everybody who is playing PlanetSide has the chance to take part in it.
It’s not only for those who are purely into esports it is also for those who just want to have a little bit of fun!
A nice mix of different types of outfits as well.
If you are gonna be involved we are in the preseason currently so the official season starts on March.
The 5th of March!
Keep an eye open. So if someone wants to take part in it in the preseason and – how can they get involved?
That is no problem at all. Just check the link below, there you find all the information you will need and maybe you guys will be the best of Europe or the world?
So one of the outfits who are featuring in the first leg is INI Elite and we caught up with outfit leader Furiosus just to find out a little bit about the outfit, how they got started, what their mentality is and what they are feeling about the community clash.
So for those who are not familiar with INI Elite, tell us a little bit about your outfit – how you got started etc.
We began in Ultima Online on the Europa Server as a small little group called The Well Avini and the after that a lot of guys came to PlanetSide 1 which is where I joined them and a lot of the guys who are current leadership joined INI Elite
So following on that we were all waiting for PlanetSide 2 and when it came we got back together again – because for a good amount of time we had not really been any outfit or anything – seems we have excelled!
Our main philosophy is: “It is about winning” – I know that sounds a little bit over the top for a videogame, but we are built up with the kind of players who enjoy winning and that is where they get their fun – they are quite competitive
So we do our best to win and use teamwork to achieve that
and therefore you are famous. For sure.
So that brings me to the next question – because you guys are from TR so what makes TR the best empire, in your opinion?
You know what? I think it is the TRs main trait: which is loyalty. We were TR in PlanetSide 1 and we are TR in PlanetSide 2 and I think the TR attracts players who want to work as a team and the kind of people who are willing to put in that kind of dedication
What type of strategies do you guys typically employ? Can you give us some examples?
The Gal Drop. That was our main thing in PlanetSide 1 and when we started in PlanetSide 2 we wanted to be able to perfect that. So we focus on that and we are very infantry heavy – not to say that we do not use vehicles but when we do it has to be the right situation.
Let us talk about your best moments in the game whilst playing in INI.
Two weekends ago on a Sunday we were attacking the crown and we went there and there was not many people it was maybe 12 to 24 best and we were 3 squads.
This was the first time we have had a proper organized free squads. So we dropped there and the numbers went up and a huge Vanu zerg was pouring in from the east. So we had to fight on two fronts and we were only 25-30% best. But we still managed to take it!
That is awesome. I often see if I am playing against TR that they even switch the complete capturing even if it is only 10 seconds left until you get it, then TR is coming in and turn the tide completely.
That is insane – I saw it really, really often!
There is a video we made called MLG GAL DROP which is just that.
Do you have any advice for new players who are looking to join an outfit?
One little bit of advice for all new players: when you join an outfit focus on being a good player. You do not want to focus on being a new squad leader or anything like that. So you are new – focus on being a good player and the people will notice you and you will do better for that.
Do you have any shout outs or taunts?
I have got nothing against these guys, but KOTV – you better be preparing for the first round of Community Clash!
I think they will see it and I hope they prepare themselves, because INI: you guys you are pretty tough!
If you want to have your outfit featured on our show, just let us know. Write us an email and we will
send us your recruitment videos whatever you want and we will feature you guys on the show.
Basically Furiosus is also the winner of this awesome graphics card here.
Absolutely, he was taking part in our former competition, the SOUND OFF competition, where we had in the end three videos and we are absolutely not responsible for who won! It was your choice and if you want to watch the video again you can just click on the link.
have a look at his awesome video and Furiosus: this awesome graphics card will be winging its way to you!
You will get a new one
Swag! We got swag! It works the other way around, too! That is cool.
Give your coffee the taste of loyalty with the Ruffnex mug!
Time to die!
So Bullenbeisser, our favorite person inspiring us with cool ideas
Yes, you are right. He inspired us to hunt Toni down and now we have a new idea.
So he was actually here in Munich and dropped off a little bit of Swag from the outfit Ruffnex. It gives us the idea: You show us yours and we show you ours! But not like in a weird *** way. Just send us some Swag and we send you some of our Swag plus some other extra stuff. And we will feature your stuff and your outfit on our show. I think that is cool.
This was it for this show and today. I better already get cracking on the next episode. I hope it will not take so long this time. For sure not!
Thanks again for watching, subscribing and please also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
And, of course, if you missed any of the codes – these little weird things floating around – go back and get them but you better be quick because I am sure people have those snapped up and redeemed in the in game marketplace. And getting those goodies – so be quick! Actually stop right now…GO…go get them. Stop watching me. Stop it! Seriously! You’re still watching. Why still watching? Go get them!
Exactly – before he gets completely crazy. So let us see what you can do for us, especially if you want to have something special featured on our show. Just let us know. Write us!
Yea, you guys are in charge. As ever he is still running around on the servers. You are on all servers, all empires now, right? Exactly.
Still some prices to be won by taking this guy out.
It’s not so easy!
But we do give you a little bit of a tip. We can at least tell you where he is at a certain point. So keep your eyes peeled on Facebook, Youtube - ok, the usual way.
Forums, everywhere!
Keep an eye out and until next month!