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new player - nation question
I've been reading up in some of the forums, so I know these questions can start up some heated exchanges... but I guess that can be expected with a game called Vendetta Online. That is not my intention. I am an extremely new player, but I really like the open-ended nature of the game and players helping make stories and content.
I am slightly confused about the different nations. I keep reading where Serco has a vastly smaller player population than Itani, but most times I look at the website active player list, Serco has more players than Itani online. Am I missing something?
I usually like being with the underdog... it makes it more fun that way. You have to work harder to help your team. I am very loyal to my team, so I am just wanting to pick the best to be on from the start?
Any helpful suggestions from the regular players would be appreciated please.
Thanks.
I am slightly confused about the different nations. I keep reading where Serco has a vastly smaller player population than Itani, but most times I look at the website active player list, Serco has more players than Itani online. Am I missing something?
I usually like being with the underdog... it makes it more fun that way. You have to work harder to help your team. I am very loyal to my team, so I am just wanting to pick the best to be on from the start?
Any helpful suggestions from the regular players would be appreciated please.
Thanks.
Welcome EeyoreJohn
Yeah I don't think that Serco have a smaller active population than itani, that might have been in earlier times. The active population is about even, however it fluctuates slightly during the 24hrs (timezones) and also over time.
It's the UIT who have a significantly larger population of players online, usually. Although whether they are more active than the blues (or reds) depends on whether you look basically at PVP, or quieter activities. Most of them are not very active in PvP, unless they are pirates.
Also don't worry too much about choice of red or blue, you can always switch after a few hours (or days) (or even weeks). I did my 8hr trial on a red character, then chose blue.
Itani have access to the Valkyrie, which is an excellent and fast dogfighter. We also have the Centurion IBG, a small light fighter that is accessible from the newbie levels, and some very experienced pilots still favor it in combat.
Serco have access to the Prometheus, a heavy assault ship with 1 L-port weapon and 2 s-port. This is surprisingly agile for it's size and armor. They also have a Serco Vult variant.
For this and other info please check www.vo-wiki.com
Whichever you choose, nearly all the weapons and ships will be accessible to you over time, except the nation-specific fighters I just mentioned.
As for the underdog ... well at the moment the Itani appear to be the underdog, at least as far as CTC is concerned.
Whatever you choose, have a great time and enjoy :-D
-- Foo Fighter [ITAN] council
Yeah I don't think that Serco have a smaller active population than itani, that might have been in earlier times. The active population is about even, however it fluctuates slightly during the 24hrs (timezones) and also over time.
It's the UIT who have a significantly larger population of players online, usually. Although whether they are more active than the blues (or reds) depends on whether you look basically at PVP, or quieter activities. Most of them are not very active in PvP, unless they are pirates.
Also don't worry too much about choice of red or blue, you can always switch after a few hours (or days) (or even weeks). I did my 8hr trial on a red character, then chose blue.
Itani have access to the Valkyrie, which is an excellent and fast dogfighter. We also have the Centurion IBG, a small light fighter that is accessible from the newbie levels, and some very experienced pilots still favor it in combat.
Serco have access to the Prometheus, a heavy assault ship with 1 L-port weapon and 2 s-port. This is surprisingly agile for it's size and armor. They also have a Serco Vult variant.
For this and other info please check www.vo-wiki.com
Whichever you choose, nearly all the weapons and ships will be accessible to you over time, except the nation-specific fighters I just mentioned.
As for the underdog ... well at the moment the Itani appear to be the underdog, at least as far as CTC is concerned.
Whatever you choose, have a great time and enjoy :-D
-- Foo Fighter [ITAN] council
Choose Itani if you enjoy fast ships and hit and run style combat.
Choose Serco if you enjoy slower heavy ships with a lot of firepower that can destroy 3-4 enemies alone.
Choose Serco if you enjoy slower heavy ships with a lot of firepower that can destroy 3-4 enemies alone.
Only until recently have sercos gained more activity than itanis. I can remember times from earlier this year when there were literally 0 serco online. That said, serco activity spikes like these never tend to last very long. Unless theres a massive wave of new serco pilots, it won't be long until we're outnumbered in border patrol missions again.
-Nautargos
-Nautargos
Serco have remained the underdogs for some time now imo. Serco activity has only spiked in the past week or so.
more like the last 3-4 weeks, yuutuu
3-4 weeks are nothing compared to entire years.
As far as teamwork is concerned, your asking the wrong question. you are looking for a guild, not a nation. many guilds will accept any nation, but not all guilds emphasize teamwork.