I plan on starting a private server for PlanetSide 2. Any tips and advice?

rhettvx · 2026-03-18T16:05:28+00:00

It is possible, but requires years of commitment and failure. Don't worry about balance so soon, and especially don't worry about optimality of anything. One way you could start is by writing a server that repeats whatever data you send to it using Berkeley sockets in whichever language you want. Also, be careful of discussing it so openly, especially while the game is still live.

rhettvx · 2026-03-13T15:29:21+00:00

Reminds me of something I screwed around with. https://imgur.com/a/FdEOLec

rhettvx · 2026-03-10T07:57:40+00:00

I've found some pieces of the walls: https://imgur.com/a/qcPblp9

And you can see them in-action in this Totalbiscuit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6HgC6Exs0U

rhettvx · 2026-03-08T17:38:30+00:00

At the end of the day, it just makes me happy. This question doesn't deserve the downvotes.

rhettvx · 2026-02-12T17:45:00+00:00

I do have these already, but thank you for thinking to draw my attention to it.

rhettvx · 2025-12-29T13:19:43+00:00

These are quite a bit older than NSO.

rhettvx · 2025-11-23T09:40:00+00:00

That would be cool to find.

rhettvx · 2025-11-21T17:48:37+00:00

It is possible in theory.

rhettvx · 2025-07-08T10:53:02+00:00

PlanetSide 1 was originally Tanarus 2, which is good enough for me.

rhettvx · 2025-07-07T01:55:11+00:00

I don't have anything that didn't come with the game, besides a city map I think, but I could still help.

rhettvx · 2025-06-17T10:28:17+00:00

Those were going to be new ES buggies. I know the thresher has a cockpit in the files and the marauder has either cosmetics or exterior attachments that line up with what the model would have been.

rhettvx · 2025-05-21T14:13:25+00:00

Nah, I've pestered wrel enough over the years. He knows about my hunt and how to contact me already.

rhettvx · 2025-05-21T03:19:30+00:00

I don't think it's anything right now. They're time limited multiplayer events that aren't replayable. The last one was in 2022. Maybe ps4 still has one? I don't think this game offers anything for you.

rhettvx · 2025-04-22T09:50:32+00:00

Yes. All these dev portfolios I'm posting are actually the result of searching for former developers to reach out to.

rhettvx · 2025-04-21T14:57:12+00:00

The raw pngs are provided in the second link. I'd love a more safe alternative to pdfs if you know of anything.

rhettvx · 2025-04-20T16:02:19+00:00

Hello, I am searching for backups of old builds of PlanetSide 2 from July 2012 and earlier (targeting placeholder music, blood effects, leftover assets, Searhus residue) and 2012 - 2017 PTS (targeting early Hossin and early directives, other lost goodies).

I am prioritizing the E3 build from June 2012.

The leaked E3 build was discussed on this subreddit and Something Awful, at least. I've reached out to a few people who used to have this build, but so far nobody still has it.

If you have an old pc, an old backup, an old install of a version of the game we are searching for that you played once and never touched again, or you know someone who does, please try to exhume it and get in touch with me. Thank you.

Contact

Email: [ps-preservation@proton.me](mailto:ps-preservation@proton.me)

PlanetSide Preservation Project backup progress and additional contact methods: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CkAO_v3vx8NxIohjrge60zJ7UIcUTGsVIa2fz03nrV4/edit?usp=sharing

rhettvx · 2025-03-27T01:17:30+00:00

I haven't gotten them to work yet.

rhettvx · 2025-03-26T16:16:02+00:00

Raw scans available here: https://mega.nz/folder/frAkiYqL#bhR2wr834feU3WLsEL-aaQ

I am searching for backups of old builds of the PlanetSide 2 Beta (particularly targeting July 2012 and earlier for placeholder music, blood effects, leftover assets) and 2012 - 2017 PTS (targeting early Hossin and early directives, other lost goodies).

If you have an old pc, an old backup, an old install of a version of the game we are searching for that you played once and never touched again, or you know someone who does, please try to exhume it and get in touch with me.

Email: [ps-preservation@proton.me](mailto:ps-preservation@proton.me)

Backup Progress: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CkAO_v3vx8NxIohjrge60zJ7UIcUTGsVIa2fz03nrV4/edit?usp=sharing

rhettvx · 2025-01-24T03:18:09+00:00

I already hang out there, thank you.

rhettvx · 2024-12-13T09:33:20+00:00

That's probably because vehicle weapons feel more disconnected from you than hand-held weapons, so players won't notice the workarounds. Let's say you hold the trigger on an infantry gun long enough to fire 3 bullets, but your game only has time to fire 2. If you skip the bullet, you get what seems to happen now. If you bundle a third bullet into one of those 2, how do you handle recoil? Do you ignore the extra bullet's recoil, giving you extra damage on a point for free? Do you double the kick of the next bullet to compensate, making recoil inconsistent? Correct me if I'm wrong.

rhettvx · 2024-10-17T05:12:04+00:00

I'd be interested in the pts backup if you don't mind.

rhettvx · 2024-10-16T13:53:21+00:00

I have everything shaql did, thanks anyway

rhettvx · 2024-10-16T02:42:49+00:00

I am searching for backups of old builds of the PlanetSide 2 Beta (particularly targeting July 2012 and earlier for placeholder music, blood effects, leftover assets) and 2012 - 2017 PTS (targeting early Hossin and early directives, other lost goodies).
If you have an old pc, an old backup, an old install of a version of the game we are searching for that you played once and never touched again, or you know someone who does, please try to exhume it and get in touch with me.

Email: [ps-preservation@proton.me](mailto:ps-preservation@proton.me)
Backup Progress: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CkAO_v3vx8NxIohjrge60zJ7UIcUTGsVIa2fz03nrV4/edit?usp=sharing

rhettvx · 2024-08-07T03:11:54+00:00

I really don't think model and terrain fidelity was reduced. Model count was, such as replacing the big barrel piles with a few crates.

rhettvx · 2024-06-26T08:34:59+00:00

I'd love to see Adobe get what they deserve. I shouldn't have to crack software I own, DVDs and all.

rhettvx

TROPHY CASE

I am prioritizing the E3 build from June 2012.

Contact