mollerz
s1ck3r Corp
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Posted - 2013.05.25 04:02:00 -
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As an avid motorcyclist with an illegally suped up, and consequently fun, race bike, I am really looking forward to the speeder bikes coming in an expansion. Since they are still in SOONvelopment, I thought I would weigh in from the POV of someone who has been through it all on a two wheeled speed demons (lately a black GÇÖ07 CBR600rr with about $15k of aftermarket parts installed on it  ).
LetGÇÖs begin with real world counterparts to address the look, feel, and purposes of what eve racial bikes would kind of seem to be IMHO:
Caldari- Japanese Racers. Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. Bare minimal and highly functional. Made to go fast and to last.
Gallente- Italian Cafe Racers. Ducati, Aprilla, and MV Agusta. High end and expensive upkeep. No faster than the competition really, but it looks better getting places.
Minmatar- KTM, Motards and rat bikes. Could be any brand, but they are typically far prettier on the inside than the outside. Usually suped up and purpose specialized bikes either modeled after other races, or consist of outright bastardized originals.
Amarr- BMWs and Harleys. Image driven and beefy. They represent more than a brand, but a way of life. Expensive yet sought after, they truly represent form over function.
NON-NEGOTIABLE... if you want to succeed with these vehicles, at least :):
Physics have to be spot on. !!!Control!!! has to be spot on. bikes should posses very quick acceleration but also be very very maneuverable. Hitting a lamp post would obviously be devastating, but the ability to avoid such obstacles has to be paramount. Going fast quickly, much like real life, will be a disaster if they are not laser beam johnny on the spot as far as controllability. The reason race bikes donGÇÖt kill everyone who rides them (mostly) is due to the fact they are extremely controllable; even at high speeds. They canGÇÖt flip, get stuck on terrain, or catch on edges as they zip around.
Shields should represent lighter and faster (Caldari, Gallente, and some Minmatar).
Armor should represent slower and more capacity (Amarr and some Minmatar).
Some bikes should be better with regards to paved/flat surfaces, and others better for off-roading. I know they will hover/float, but it could be a nice distinction. Much like a race bike vs an enduro type of approach.
Modules:
Scanning, afterburners, cloaking, etc.modules should be included, of course. As far as some specialty modules, IGÇÖd love to at least see a couple GÇ£BikeGÇ¥ specialized or oriented modules. IGÇÖd love to hear ideas?
Perhaps spike strips to take out LAVs? Mine layers? target painters?
ThatGÇÖs just an initial .02isk. IGÇÖd love to hear any one elseGÇÖs thoughts because, I for one, and really looking forward to these little monsters being unleashed on eve. |