Hi.

I got the collector's edition of the game and i still haven't opened the box..

Why`? - Because im waiting in anticipation of the PAU's to be released before i start playing.

Now, i **KNOW** that you have to be at least lv 40 or something to be able to get a PAU,

SO; IF i start playing the day they are released, i will have to play and wait for a while before i can get em, i know* that.

BUT STILL; i just feel like waiting for them to be brought online.... bore i start playing..... yeah, my choice.

ALAS, its has been kinda HARD to find information about the PAU'S on the internet, lest a few articles here and there..

And  since i am not playing right now, i have even less information.,

HENCE, CAN ANYBODY PLEASE; tell me if they are released yet? (maybe in the latest patch- but i missed it in the notes),

OR AN ESTIMATION about when they will be released?

Thanks in advance to all those who would answer.

Chéers!

They weren't added in 1.4.6 and we haven't been given a definite timetable for their release, the gist of articles I've read from NCsoft/DG appears to indicate 1st quarter '08 and that they are actively in development at the moment.

Thanks for the info, mate!!

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Sooooooo, any updates on the PAU release yet?

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OR,,,,, shall we consider ourselves lucky IF  the game keeps on running INSTEAD of waiting for PAU's because of the current ''finincial crisis'' everybody seems to be talking about on the forums here?? :D :D

nothing but vapourware atm - no ETA in sight

I hate to sound like a noob especially because I am one but I hear people talk about PAUs all the time and have no idea what they are. Can someone tell me what PAUs are and what do they do?

PAU - personal armor unit.

So something like those mechs you see walking around at bases.

This is the vehicles that will be available in TR

Originally posted by _Shadowmage

PAU - personal armor unit.

So something like those mechs you see walking around at bases.

This is the vehicles that will be available in TR

Ahh, thanx

theres a partialy assembled PAU on PTS right now it looks like a green  version of the black AFS mechs running around bases now.

so big supprise they didnt put much effort into the art work on it

from the ten ton hammer PAU interview

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Sleek, black, and with an imposing stance, the Spectre would be an awe-inspiring sight on any battlefield. The Spectre seems like the epitome of the Personal Armor Unit; it didn't appear to be extremely large in the concept art and could be a more stealth oriented PAU. Moderately-sized spider-like limbs extended away from his back and hooked around the front of his body, producing a humanoid yet insect-like appearance for this particular PAU. Don't quote me on this, but I believe Paul and Starr said this PAU was specifically for the Spy.

While I was at the NCsoft Studios, I had the opportunity to see and hear about five different PAUs. Since I promised to not take any pictures (and I didn't!), Starr and Paul allowed me to see the pieces of concept art for the PAUs and describe (to the best of my ability) what I saw.

To start, I'll give you the five names of the PAUs. In alphabetical order: Angel, Ghoul, Grendel, Shiva, and Spectre. While I didn't get to see the Angel, I did see images for the other four PAUs. Since I started with the Spectre, I'll move in reverse up the list of PAUs and give you a detailed description of each.

The Shiva was the most vehicle-like of all the PAUs. Oriented more like some sort of deep sea exploration device, the Shiva definitely had a unique appearance. With a “cockpit” type area towards the front of the machine, it seems to be apparent that this PAU will function in a different capacity to the Spectre or the Ghoul. Two appendages came out of the sides of the machine and extended upwards before hitting a joint and moving back down. Although probably an inaccurate description, the appendages reminded me of Praying Mantis pinchers. I don't remember seeing wheels on the Shiva, and I assume that the machine runs on some sort of hover device.

Unlike the other four PAUs in the list, the Grendel has already been fully covered by Paul in the NCsoft blog. For more information on the Grendel, you can find it here. However, seeing the Grendel in person definitely made it that much more intimidating. The twin machine guns definitely are awe-inspiring pieces of weaponry, and I would hate to be on the receiving end of that blast.

Finally, we took a look at the Ghoul concept art. Strangely, the Ghoul was perhaps the most intriguing PAU of the entire batch that I saw. Distinctly humanoid in appearance, the Ghoul differs from the other PAUs by being incredibly organic looking. When you picture a ghoul, you think of a diseased, rotting corpse. This Ghoul should strike you no differently when you see it. When I saw the Ghoul for the first time, I commented that it looked like a flesh golem; a creature made of mashed together flesh. Large power cylinders extended from one shoulder of the Ghoul, and the entire creature seemed to seethe with power.

As I stared at the Ghoul, I realized that this PAU looked incredibly massive. I asked Starr just how big this creations would be.

“They're not quite as big as the mech,” he said. “But they're bigger than a human. They're about halfway between a mech and a human.”

At this point I made a comment about how many of the PAUs aren't necessarily mechanical- or vehicle-looking. Instead, most of them have their own particular theme (like the fleshy, Ghoul or the super-sleek, bad-ass Spectre).

“Some of them are vehicle-like, some of them are mechs, some of them even have a more organic feel like the Ghoul,” Starr said.

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Errr,,, above was a good explanation about what the PAU's are about....

Anyways, i thought of droppin a post here to ''bump'' the thread, looking for the latest rumors about the release of the PAU's in-game....

So, any news, yet?

PS

I have also found this thread around here,,, related subject,, gets me a bit more excited :p

http://mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/thread/171086

Cheers!

With the patch last week some PAU parts are showing up at bases.  It looks like most or all of the parts of one PAU.... just not assembled yet.  Other than that, there is no new news as far as I know.

PAU's sound fun but i still wont real player vehicles like dropships/buggys etc running is realy boring and well abit of a devolopement cost cutting idea.

Salvatoris;

Well, it sounds like good news indeed. So we still got no PAU's, but we got some pau parts(?) lying around some bases?

Heheh, jees, i wonder how long it'll take em to release all the parts and put em together for us to use:D

Kelador;

I can't argue with your opinion. Coz; although i love exploring on foot, after a while,, it just gets so tedious,, and we need a real ride, than´. Thats why i really digged the vehicles on anarchy online ,,,, or mounts in wow (although i never really got far in either game, to be honest)

But, i think the best part of the PAUS's are,,, i mean will be; they are not 100% vehicles like buggies etc,, BUT they are actually built for combat, so we can not only explore the world with'em, but ALSO FIGHT using em,,, and that idea reallllly sounds cool to me, IMHO.

Well, that is, IF they relesae the PAU's ever:D