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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #31

allisterbane — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:28:10 +0000

Here’s the scoop on LifeNet Episode #31:

THE BASICS

Jason joins Heero,
Edbert – leader of the pvp division of Suspicious Cheese – Prestige Worldwide
Esproc – leader of the Saints – leader of T.E.M.P.S.

BREAKDOWN

Release date set for v1.4 patch [link]
PVP/Blood sports [link]
o PVP tips
o Blood sports
o New Gear
o Achievements
· New Mutation and Action Changes/Revamp [link]
· Jbert’s Forum post: Role-playing, Housing and Lifenet #28 [link]
· Decontamination Team Signup [link]

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

The live show will still continue Saturdays @ 10PM EST, so come and join the chat room and listen in real-time. We are going to reward those who attend the live shows with some giveaways including Fallen Earth t-shirts and in-game booster shot key codes

To listen to the LifeNet LIVE show! Click the BlogTalkRadio link in the right sidebar of the page or simply click here to go to our BlogTalkRadio page. Listeners will be able to listen live and chat with us in in the chat room while the show is being recorded.

Welcome to LifeNet, a Fallen Earth podcast. Journey with us through the apocalypse as we uncover all things Fallen Earth. Each week LifeNet will bring player and developer information to the world from our makeshift bunker deep beneath the Embry Crossroads. Join us as we talk everything from strategy to lore and fight to bring the good word to the clones. Hosted by Brad West of Lagwar.com, aka Allister Bane and Heero from the Lords of War.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

Tell us what you want to hear on the show! Send all questions and/or comments for the LifeNet Fallen Earth Podcast to show@lagwar.com. You can also email us audio clips with questions or tips, and tricks or leave us a message on our podcast voice mailbox at our new number (719) 387-GAME. Join our XFIRE Group and help us rack up hours played for Fallen Earth.

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LifeNet Fallen Earth Podcast #29

allisterbane — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:30:43 +0000

Here’s the scoop on LifeNet Episode #29:

THE BASICS

Lee Hammock leaving Fallen Earth
Will it affect the game?

TESTING THE LIMITS

Pets and Dueling

ADDITIONAL

Jason (Arconis) co-hosts

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #26

allisterbane — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:23:37 +0000

Here’s the scoop on LifeNet Episode #26:

THE BASICS

Neal from the Wolves of War chimes in

APOCALYPTIC SHAKEDOWN

Mutations [view link]
Mutations
Mutations

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #24

allisterbane — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:08:45 +0000

Here’s the scoop on LifeNet Episode #24:

THE BASICS

ZeroGravitySE and Neal from the Wolves of War join the show
Brad calls in sick and Heero covers with Jason

WOLVES OF WAR CHAT

Who they are and what they do
PVP and other content discussions
State of the game
Future of Fallen Earth
Why you should play Fallen Earth

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

In show #25 we get back to the basics with various segments like Apocalyptic Shakedown, Around the Net, and Letters from the Clones.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #21 – RAW

allisterbane — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:33:06 +0000

Here’s some topics covered in LifeNet Episode #21:

APOCALYPTIC SHAKEDOWN

Round table discussion on PVE in Fallen Earth

AROUND THE NET:

Fallen Earth Behind the Scenes [link]
Shadow Optimization Interview [link]

LETTERS FROM THE CLONES:

E-mail from Carl Mauser

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

We get back to our regular schedule with a live show in episode #23 on Feb. 20th. As previously stated, we posted the last two shows out of chronological order due to the time-sensitive topics covered in our interview with Lee Hammock in episode #22. *The downloadable MP3’s of the LifeNet podcast will now be posted on (~~Tuesdays~~) Wednesdays to give a buffer time to edit the shows in lieu of technical issues like we experienced this week.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #17

allisterbane — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:01:28 +0000

Here’s some topics covered in LifeNet Episode #17:

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Shawn and Jonathan from Through the Aftermath join the show

TOPICS:

What we’re up to in Fallen Earth
What separates this game from others
Why Q1 2010 MMOG releases won’t matter
The future of the game
Respec options
The Predator
and much more!

CANYON RUN WINNERS:

Congrats to Teth and Aryll!

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

My apologies for the lack of post-production editing this week, I’m sick -.-
Listener requests answered! The hosts tackle topics YOU wanted to hear!
Vote in our Listener Poll to tell us what you want to hear discussed.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #16

allisterbane — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:42:37 +0000

Here’s some topics covered in LifeNet Episode #16:

APOCALYPTIC SHAKEDOWN:

A look back at Fallen Earth in 2009
A look into Fallen Earth in 2010

COMMUNITY HOT-TOPICS:

Listener submitted audio question from Uncle Ludo
With lack of official documentation, the hosts discuss the “R” word
Fallen Earth makes LAGWAR’s best MMOG Features of 2009 list [click here]

SURVIVAL BUGGY GIVEAWAY:

Congrats to Skart, the winner of our survival buggy giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the show to enter

LIFENET CANYON RUN EVENT:

Hear the details on our latest contest, the Canyon Run race across the canyon!
Read the full rules and details here

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

Shawn and Jonathan from the Through the Aftermath podcast will be coming on the show

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #15 – Soldiers of Fortune

allisterbane — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:30:51 +0000

Here’s some topics covered in LifeNet Episode #15:

APOCALYPTIC SHAKEDOWN

Interview with Soldiers of Fortune clan leader: Angel Macbride

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Soldiers of Fortune creation
Clan membership format
PVP and PVE discussion
Conflict town problems and hopes
Factions: Features and mechanics
Overall feelings on Fallen Earth as it is today
The future of FE and where SoF hopes to be

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

LifeNet returns LIVE on January 2nd, 2010. Join us on LAGWAR Radio to listen live and chat in real-time with the hosts and other listeners @ 10PM EST for LifeNet: Fallen Earth Radio #16.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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LifeNet: Fallen Earth Podcast #14

allisterbane — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:55:13 +0000

Here’s some topics covered in LifeNet Episode #14:

APOCALYPTIC SHAKEDOWN

Patch 1.2
Bunker Bars and Memory Leaks
First Night Live Event

COMMUNITY HOT-TOPICS:

Ladders hit Fallen Earth – MMOBattles.com
New item and ability database – See it here
Player resource – Fallen Earth Character Planner

LETTERS FROM THE CLONES:

Audio questions from Jmo, Malcome Tesla, Skart, Voo and email from Miszou
Mutations, technology, and skills or stats

SURVIVAL BUGGY GIVEAWAY:

Winner to be announced in Episode #15
Send us your audio questions for a chance to win a Survival Buggy! (click for image)
Email audio questions in MP3 format to show@lagwar.com or leave us a voice mail @ 719-387-GAME containing your Fallen Earth questions for the LifeNet show.

LIFENET LISTENER POLL RESULTS:

Vote now on the right sidebar of this page

UPCOMING SHOW NOTES:

December 27th the Soldiers of Fortune clan leader joins the show! Tune in to hear us find out how PvP is going in Sector 3, PvE, overall game chat, and an inside look at running a FE clan. Episode #15 will NOT be a live show due to the Holidays but will still be released on Sunday December 27th, 2009. LifeNet will continue our live recordings on January 2nd, 2010 @ 10pm EST.

Use our built in player, Lifenet on iTunes, the Zune Marketplace (Available Soon), or you can simply right click on the download link above and select “Save Target As.” Then listen and enjoy.

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VEHICLE TYPES

allisterbane — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:32:31 +0000

ATV Types

ATV
Built from ATV book, requires Engines 1, Tires 1, Control Systems 1, Frames 1
Requires 20 coordination to drive
Durability: 200
Fuel: 16000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 10
Fuel Efficiency: 100
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45 degrees
Requires 30 Science to build

Cargo ATV
Built from Improved ATV book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 30 coordination to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 24000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 20
Fuel Efficiency: 120
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 60 Science to build

Reinforced ATV
Built from Improved ATV book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 30 coordination to drive
Durability: ?
Fuel: ? (Gasoline)
Slots: ?
Fuel Efficiency: ?
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 60 Science to build

Biodiesel ATV
Built from Improved ATV book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Improved Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 35 coordination to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 24000 (Biodiesel)
Slots: 12
Fuel Efficiency: 130
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 75 Science to build

Electric ATV
Built from Improved ATV book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Improved Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 40 coordination to drive
Durability: ?
Fuel: ? (Vehicle Battery)
Slots: ?
Fuel Efficiency: ?
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 90 Science to build

Explorer ATV
Built from Advanced ATV book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 50 coordination to drive
Durability: ?
Fuel: ? (?)
Slots: ?
Fuel Efficiency: ?
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 120 Science to build

Hybrid ATV
Built from Advanced ATV book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Advanced Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 55 coordination to drive
Durability: ?
Fuel: ? (?)
Slots: ?
Fuel Efficiency: ?
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 135 Science to build

Assault ATV
Built from Advanced ATV book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Advanced Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 60 coordination to drive
Durability: 1000
Fuel: 30000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 12
Fuel Efficiency: 140
Speed: 32 km/hr
Climbing angle: 45? degrees
Requires 150 Science to build

Fallen Earth ATV
This is a special pre-order item
Requires 10 coordination to drive
Durability: 550
Fuel: 20000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 16, Strength 160
Fuel Efficiency: 50
Speed: 32 km/hr, Accel Fast, Max Turn Angle 900, Braking 400
Climbing angle: 52.5 degrees (Slope Angle Limit 600)

MOTORCYCLE TYPES

Motorcycle
Built from Motorcycle book, requires Engines 1, Tires 1, Control Systems 1, Frames 1
Requires 25 coordination to drive
Durability: 200
Fuel: 10000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 8 / 52.5 Kg, Strength 25
Fuel Efficiency: 180
Speed: 40 km/hr, Accel Fast, Max Turn Angle 1000, Braking 250
Climbing angle: 35 degrees (Slope Angle Limit 400)
Requires 45 Science to build

Combat Motorcycle
Built from Improved Motorcycle book, requires Improved Engines 1, Tires 1, Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 35 coordination to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 10000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 8
Fuel Efficiency: 120
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 75 Science to build

Cargo Motorcycle
Built from Improved Motorcycle book, requires Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Improved Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 35 coordination to drive
Durability: 450
Fuel: 13000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 12
Fuel Efficiency: 160
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 75 Science to build

Biodiesel Motorcycle
Built from Improved Motorcycle book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Improved Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 40 coordination to drive
Durability: 400
Fuel: 15000 (Biodiesel)
Slots: 8
Fuel Efficiency: 300
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 90 Science to build

Electric Motorcycle
Built from Improved Motorcycle book, requires Improved Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Improved Control Systems 1, Improved Frames 1
Requires 45 coordination to drive
Durability: 450
Fuel: 20000 (Vehicle Battery)
Slots: 8
Fuel Efficiency: 400
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 105 Science to build

Courier Bike
Built from Advanced Motorcycle book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Improved Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 55 coordination to drive
Durability: 600
Fuel: 20000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 20
Fuel Efficiency: 250
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 135 Science to build

Wasteland Rider
Built from Advanced Motorcycle book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Advanced Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 60 coordination to drive
Durability: 600
Fuel: 15000 (Biodiesel)
Slots: 12
Fuel Efficiency: 280
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 165 Science to build* (Key requires 150, Tires require 165)

Nomad Speedster
Built from Advanced Motorcycle book, requires Advanced Engines 1, Advanced Tires 1, Advanced Control Systems 1, Advanced Frames 1
Requires 65 coordination to drive
Durability: 700
Fuel: 15000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 16
Fuel Efficiency: 280
Speed: 40 km/hr
Climbing angle: 35? degrees
Requires 165 Science to build

DUNE BUGGY TYPES

Dune Buggy
Built from Dune Buggy book, requires Engines 2, Tires 2, Control Systems 2, Frames 2
Requires 35 dexterity to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 38000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 16
Fuel Efficiency: 40
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40 degrees
Requires 75 Science to build

Convoy Buggy
Built from Improved Dune Buggy book, requires Improved Engines 2, Tires 2, Control Systems 2, Improved Frames 2
Requires 45 dexterity to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 45000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 24 / ? kg, Strength 240
Fuel Efficiency: 100
Speed: 35 km/hr, Accel ?, Max Turn Angle ?, Braking ?
Climbing angle: 44 degrees (500 Slope Angle Limit)
Requires 105 Science to build

Combat Buggy
Built from Improved Dune Buggy book, requires Improved Engines 2, Improved Tires 2, Control Systems 2, Improved Frames 2, Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 50 dexterity to drive
Durability: 600
Fuel: 30000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 10
Fuel Efficiency: 40
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40? degrees
Includes ZI-12 light vehicle mounted machine guns
Requires 120 Science and 105 Ballistics to build

Survivalist Buggy
Built from Improved Dune Buggy book, requires Improved Engines 2, Improved Tires 2, Improved Control Systems 2, Improved Frames 2, Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 50 dexterity to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 50000 (Biodiesel)
Slots: 16
Fuel Efficiency: 100
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40? degrees
Includes ZI-12 light vehicle mounted machine guns
Requires 120 Science and 105 Ballistics to build

Electric Buggy
Built from Improved Dune Buggy book, requires Improved Engines 2, Improved Tires 2, Improved Control Systems 2, Improved Frames 2, Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 55 dexterity to drive
Durability: 500
Fuel: 60000 (Vehicle Battery)
Slots: 20
Fuel Efficiency: 100
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40? degrees
Includes ZI-12 light vehicle mounted machine guns
Requires 135 Science and 105 Ballistics to build

Load Runner
Built from Advanced Dune Buggy book, requires Advanced Engines 2, Improved Tires 2, Improved Control Systems 2, Advanced Frames 2, Improved Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 65 dexterity to drive
Durability: 700
Fuel: 35000 (Gasoline)
Slots: 24
Fuel Efficiency: 50
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40? degrees
Includes ZI-20 medium vehicle mounted machine guns
Requires 165 Science and 165 Ballistics to build

Nomad Buggy
Built from Advanced Dune Buggy book, requires Improved Engines 2, Advanced Tires 2, Advanced Control Systems 2, Advanced Frames 2, Improved Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 70 dexterity to drive
Durability: 700
Fuel: 50000 (Biodiesel)
Slots: 20 / 167.0 kg, Strength 254
Fuel Efficiency: 140
Speed: 35 km/hr, Accel Fast, Max Turn Angle 900, Braking 294
Climbing angle: 48 degrees (550 Slope Angle Limit)
Includes ZI-20 medium vehicle mounted machine guns
Requires 180 Science* and 165 Ballistics to build

Skirmish Buggy
Built from Advanced Dune Buggy book, requires Advanced Engines 2, Advanced Tires 2, Advanced Control Systems 2, Advanced Frames 2, Improved Vehicle Weapons 1
Requires 75 dexterity to drive
Durability: ?
Fuel: ? (Gasoline?)
Slots: ?
Fuel Efficiency: ?
Speed: 35 km/hr
Climbing angle: 40? degrees
Requires 195 Science* and 165 Ballistics to build (unbuildable currently)
Includes ZI-20 medium vehicle mounted machine guns

Interceptor Speedster / Interceptor Speedster

Interceptor Speedster
Built from Interceptor book, requires Engines 3, Tires 3, Control Systems 3, Frames 3
Requires 65 dexterity to drive
Durability: 600
Fuel: 45000 (Improved Gasoline)
Slots: 12
Fuel Efficiency: 60
Speed: 49 km/hr
Climbing angle: 30 degrees
Requires 165 Science to build

There are further vehicles possible in the future. The higher end Advanced Dune Buggies require higher crafting skills than currently possible. Improved Interceptor Research is listed in the Interceptor manual but requires 195 Science skill to research, hence it is not currently possible to obtain this manual.

NOTES:

Fuel Efficiency:
A higher number means the vehicle will go a farther distance on the same fuel unit, in other words, a higher efficiency vehicle uses less fuel and is cheaper to run.

Speed ratings:
Vehicles of the same class appear to have the same speed, so all motorbikes are the same speed, all Dune Buggies are same speed, all ATVs are the same speed.
Speeds, when listed, are in-game speeds obtained from timing a fixed distance to a stationary person , with the distance found using the /who command.
Vehicles speed tested: Franklin Riders Horse, Assault ATV, Electric Motorcycle, Lode Runner Dune Buggy
The approximate ratings from slowest to fast are:

Horse: 30 km/hr, slowest mode of transportation other than walking
ATV: 32 km/hr, slowest motorized vehicle
Dune Buggy: 35 km/hr, faster than ATV, slower than Motorcycle
Motorcycle: 40 km/hr, faster than Dune Buggy, slower than Interceptor
Interceptor: 49 km/hr, fastest motorized vehicle

Climbing Angle:
There isn’t a lot of data on this, but based on the stated motorcycle climb angle of 35 degrees with slope angle of 400, if this correlation is linear, could indicate that climb angle is equal to slope angle * 0.0875. In this list, other vehicles with known slope angles have had their climb angle calculated with this formula.

Vehicle weapons:
Vehicle weapons are essentially turreted and have free aim when in aim mode. Vehicle weapons are treated as rifles and will have a hit chance based on your Rifle skill, so pistoleers will have a poor attack rating with vehicle guns. Vehicle weapons also show up in chat logs as an NPC firing, so they have a chance to miss as well.

Maintaining your vehicle:
Vehicles, when damaged, can only be repaired with vehicle repair kits.
Vehicles only require a basic vehicle repair kit at to repair some damage. Improved vehicle repair kits can be used to restore greater durability to your vehicle with one repair.
Each repair kit can only be used once and disappears (they used to be able to be used up to 10 times).

Vehicle Repair kits may also be required in order to construct your vehicle, in varying amounts depending on the complexity of the vehicle.

Basic vehicle repair kits are available from selected fuel merchants near garage/stable buildings, or can be player crafted once you have used the appropriate manual.
Basic vehicle repair kit manuals are available from Science vendors in most Sector 1 starter towns as well as other selected towns.
Improved and Advanced repair kits are available from the selected merchants only, or from player crafters. The manuals can be researched once you have the Basic vehicle repair kit knowledge.

Basic Vehicle Repair Kit : restores 400 durability to a vehicle
Improved Vehicle Repair Kit: restores ? (>=500) durability to a vehicle
Advanced Vehicle Repair Kit: restores ? durability to a vehicle

*Compiled from Lords of War clan and Fallen Earth forums. Thanks to the original writer of said parts, although we did not have your name to credit.
**If you find any information that is incorrect or updates, please leave a comment below for correction.