Elite Commando Suit

**MxO-Insertion**

I can't help but wonder who's decision and direction it was to allow the elite commando suit to be used as a set of well buffed items... We've gone so many months without it which I've been gratefulf for, since I think as these Exiles as not having an appearance that fits the Matrix-lore. Now, not only do we have access to wear the goggles, but the entire suit as a whole. To me, these Exiles have never looked like much of a threat -- just like rubbermen, or maybe jelly from a can. So now, because they're well buffed, they're going to be all over the place. We'll be seeing people mix up these articles of clothing into regular gear, with black socks, rather than shoes or boots.

Not to mention, those goggles have the same effect that has been made perpetual and granted as a reward to players -- nullifying their meaning. Its like handing out beta players to new trial subscribers...

So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?

**Ballak**

MxO-Insertion wrote:

I can't help but wonder who's decision and direction it was to allow the elite commando suit to be used as a set of well buffed items... We've gone so many months without it which I've been gratefulf for, since I think as these Exiles as not having an appearance that fits the Matrix-lore. Now, not only do we have access to wear the goggles, but the entire suit as a whole. To me, these Exiles have never looked like much of a threat -- just like rubbermen, or maybe jelly from a can. So now, because they're well buffed, they're going to be all over the place. We'll be seeing people mix up these articles of clothing into regular gear, with black socks, rather than shoes or boots.

Not to mention, those goggles have the same effect that has been made perpetual and granted as a reward to players -- nullifying their meaning. Its like handing out beta players to new trial subscribers...

So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?

Matrix-lore? What do you expect top-secret "army" type people are going to wear? Think Sam Fisher from Splinter-Cell. They're RP reason was to avoid your mission scanners, which was reasonable. What do you mean by Matrixy? That these top secret infiltrators should wear trench coats and glasses? I think this is definitely Matrixy considering the time setting. We have Agents going around in FBI get-up, stuck-up White people using French, and Zion in the over-the-top terrorist gear screwing with the Matrix. Why not have secret infiltrator clothing? :/

**Rarebit**

MxO-Insertion wrote:

So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?

Because you never told me you hated them?!?!

*cries and is sad*

**TimeMaker**

Rarebit wrote:

MxO-Insertion wrote:
So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?
Because you never told me you hated them?!?!

*cries and is sad*

./invoke pick-me-up (NAME THAT GAME!)

**MxO-Insertion**

Rarebit wrote:

MxO-Insertion wrote:
So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?
Because you never told me you hated them?!?!

*cries and is sad*

Hmph.

/end rant on a possibly good note.

**CPT_Starschwar**

I always loved the Elite Commandos - a cross between redpill leather, intimidating special ops, and humanoid sentinels. The fact that their entire getup is a *set* of high level quest items is awesome...

Now, about the General's beret...

**Zerotolerance** · 10/04/2007 21:09:06

I'm pleased that it's not an "Elite Commando mask" or a single item that gives you the suit. I enjoy that the Elite Commando drops are in pieces that can be mixed and matched. And the fact that you only need three to six people to kill the spawn means that this is probably the best content they've added in a long time.

Area K Jacket = Best ever.
Elite Commando gear = Very nice addition.
Patcher's Headgear = not worth the effort for me.
Ability Pills = Not sure yet; haven't seen them.
Data Mining Spawn = Makes Data Miner fun.
Overdrive Bandana & Quicksilver Gloves = Great items.

I would love more Box-type missions that offer quest-chains and special spawns for groups.

Of course the buffs on the new Elite Commando gear only means we'll see more knifers and riflemen about. I'm hoping that at some point some new gear based around Hackers or Martial Artists will surface, offering content that will reward other loadouts with something useful. I think it would be great if the Merovingian (or Persephone) gave Beirn his own construct where we could do battle with a level 60 or 70 Beirn.

What I like is the goggles and other pieces of the new content is unique - different from the same old stuff. Black bandanas are getting kinda' old after a few years, imo.

Chemuel

*still wants a gas mask*

*might've been playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. too long*

Rosincrantz

Rarebit wrote:

MxO-Insertion wrote:
So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?
Because you never told me you hated them?!?!

*cries and is sad*

Aw. I love the new items! Rosi's gonna look so cute in this getup, I just can't stand the wait. X3

**GoDGiVeR**

Zerotolerance wrote:

Area K Jacket = Best ever.

Haha, you're joking, right? XD

Anyways, although these are nice items, we now have even more ballistic clothing. Heck I finally want special MA clothing, and some hacker clothing too FFS

**Tytanya_MxO**

I agree there are concerns with creating a lot of 'out of place' looking players in a city that is supposed to convice as 'generic 1990's earth' etc.... however I love the outfit and cant wait to get it. Overall the problem is making anything so good you almost cant resist using it...and hence everyone ends up looking the same...hopefully the components here will be intermingled and not intensify that problem.

we need more very good items with very similar buffs so people can mix and match more without ruining their buffs or conversely having the best buffs insist you wear only one outfit etc....

I quite like my Razergirl cycle suit but the best part of it is the horrible mis match of clothhing it hides....

if we cant have a new clothing system or a much bigger wardrobe to select from - could we instead perhaps expand on clothing and steadily eliminate shielded or armoured gear in favour of enhanced items so we can have more combinations of clothing without compromising our buffs and/or can we look at clothing styles so that it isnt just shortboots that appear with any buffs over 45 etc

**Zerotolerance**

GoDGiVeR wrote:

Zerotolerance wrote:
Area K Jacket = Best ever.
Haha, you're joking, right? XD

Anyways, although these are nice items, we now have even more ballistic clothing. Heck I finally want special MA clothing, and some hacker clothing too FFS

Did I say 'lol' at the end of that statement? Yes, the Area K jacket is currently the best coat for a Gunman in PVP. It's also very useful against Gunmen as well as Hackers, even if you're not a Gunman yourself.

**Cmdr_Dezreki**

Rarebit wrote:

MxO-Insertion wrote:
So, why was this direction chosen for content within the game -- resulting in mass outfits being released that make me in the mood to make a pb&j?
Because you never told me you hated them?!?!

*cries and is sad*

Aw, Rarebit's so cute when he's sad. XD

**Darkhawk**

I dunno - they seem like items worth the fight to get them.

I think they aren't all that bad. Heh heh heh - I was joking with my guildmates,

The new Elite Command suits! Black, sleek and ribbed for your pleasure !

We get so little new in this game - be happy with what you get. Maybe Mr.Rarebit can make some more colors of the suits so ppl can match it with their hair. Hey Rarebit, I'm defending you for a change - I like the additions .

Not in Matrix lore eh? Well, there are a lot of add-on characters in this game that aren't in the original movies. They fit in the current storyline so I don't see why they wouldn't be fitting in Matrix lore.

**GoDGiVeR**

Zerotolerance wrote:

GoDGiVeR wrote:
Zerotolerance wrote:
Area K Jacket = Best ever.
Haha, you're joking, right? XD

Anyways, although these are nice items, we now have even more ballistic clothing. Heck I finally want special MA clothing, and some hacker clothing too FFS
Did I say 'lol' at the end of that statement? Yes, the Area K jacket is currently the best coat for a Gunman in PVP. It's also very useful against Gunmen as well as Hackers, even if you're not a Gunman yourself.

Not every gunman LO works best with Area Ks, it doesn't provide protection for close encounters against the nemesis class (spy) or MA. I at all times prefer wearing other ballistic outerwears, even in duels.