Elite Dangerous Catch-All

What is the size of the game Elite Dangerous atm?

Sparhawk wrote:

What is the size of the game Elite Dangerous atm?

4 systems, with various activities in each. The ideal progression, but not the only one is to trade until you can afford extra lasers. Then work the Federal Distress call "combat zone". Save enough money for either an Eagle or Cobra and then go exploring. Early on is a little tedious compared to the "instant success" in most games. I have found it rewarding "to work my way up". It's definitely rough in some ways still, typical early access type game, but I have had a lot of fun. You can see where Braben and crowd are going and I like the overall direction. You can basically sample the core features of the game in a limited sandbox, 4 systems. This is basically Beta 1 with additional "phases" to be released as they are ready. My assessment is that the phases will fix bugs identified in each release as "primary goal" with expanding additional content (systems, ships, events) as a secondary goal (probably typical of game design). I dont think the full game will be ready this year but I think they have a good chance to release the 75% solution by the fall. Given the intent and design documents I dont think the game will likely be complete for 18-24 months.

All this said I have pretty much devoted my game time to this game since I got access on the 30th and have enjoyed it immensely.

I am worried about getting my arse kicked in the Federal Distress zone and losing everything.

Thanks SpyNavy, that sounds pretty good already. Going to meet a friend of mine coming Thursday.
Will test drive the game a bit. If he will let me lol

Maq wrote:

I am worried about getting my arse kicked in the Federal Distress zone and losing everything.

If you go in with your starter ship - you lose nothing as long as you dont take cargo and havent done any upgrades. You can always choose to take the starter sidewinder for free if you are killed. If you upgrade to a second laser - you obviously lose your investment there unless you choose the replacement price which will be around 2000 credits. I've made a bunch of money, but there is of course the risk.

Sparhawk wrote:

Thanks SpyNavy, that sounds pretty good already. Going to meet a friend of mine coming Thursday.
Will test drive the game a bit. If he will let me lol

No problem. Right now my experience is basically trading between systems add the Federal Distress Beacon.

Quick tip: If you see a hollow triangle/square as a contact - that's a player controlled ship. Solid shapes are NPC's. So if you see a hollowed out triangle - be prepared to run if he outclasses you. A well armed sidewinder (at least 2 gimballed pulse lasers) can take an Eagle if you get the jump. Dont try tangling with a Cobra or better unless he is already engaged and hurting. I've killed 2 Eagles, 1 straight up fight - I got the jump on him and had his shields down before he knew it and he panicked. The second kept his head was able to turn around towards me, but I had damaged him enough that when we collided - he died, I didnt. Apparently collisions dont count for kills so I didnt get any credits. I also helped kill a player Cobra who was harassing the Federal Distress area with a guy in an Eagle - he was easy pickings at that point.

Oh goddamnit I got my name updated but now I'm back to the beginning again =(

I double post for resets.

Why do I keep reading this thread? I was holding strong as I just spent a bunch of money on some new camping gear and a better family bike rack but I wants it... Gotta hold out until July. Then it can be a birthday present to myself.

STOP ENJOYING IT, PEOPLE!

LiquidMantis wrote:

Why do I keep reading this thread? I was holding strong as I just spent a bunch of money on some new camping gear and a better family bike rack but I wants it... Gotta hold out until July. Then it can be a birthday present to myself.

STOP ENJOYING IT, PEOPLE!

HAhaha, I'm kinda in the same boat, totally green with envy.

LiquidMantis wrote:

STOP ENJOYING IT, PEOPLE!

I'm getting there. My ship is currently vibrating in a background window as I try to eke out a few hundred credits to get myself back into a position where I can start properly trading again.

Enthusiasm is waning.

Veloxi wrote:
LiquidMantis wrote:

Why do I keep reading this thread? I was holding strong as I just spent a bunch of money on some new camping gear and a better family bike rack but I wants it... Gotta hold out until July. Then it can be a birthday present to myself.

STOP ENJOYING IT, PEOPLE!

HAhaha, I'm kinda in the same boat, totally green with envy.

Hope there's room for 3 in that boat!

Cymbrogi wrote:

Hope there's room for 3 in that boat!

You can be the Science Officer, Veloxi can be the Pilot. I'm on Weapons. Screw those guys, we can have our own game.

Raiders to portside! Firing! PYEW! PYEW!

Request granted proceed to docking bay 1.

*almost docked*

Docking bay reassigned. Proceed to docking bay 21
PAD LOITERING WARNING, LETHAL RESPONSE AUTHORIZED

*jet over to pad 21*

*almost docked*

Docking bay reassigned. Proceed to docking bay 1
PAD LOITERING WARNING, LETHAL RESPONSE AUTHORIZED

Request granted proceed to docking bay 1.
Request granted proceed to docking bay 1.
Request granted proceed to docking bay 1.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.

*flies away*

Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.
Request granted.

*crash*

So you were trolled by a docking bay attendant?

I'm up to 45000 credits from combat. Was able to get on a nice run for about an hour and earned about 15k. Had some other pilots flying and we just wrecked the combat zone for about an hour. Because there were 4 of us it was bad news for any lone griefer who decided to hit some low levels. It was glorious. I could just hear that Cobra pilot go "son of a b*tch as all four of us turned and lit into him as a single unit. I think he was dead before he got his guns deployed.

You guys sure are having a lot of fun in the early stages of ED.

Dr_Awkward wrote:

You guys sure are having a lot of fun in the early stages of ED.

Nothing wrong with my joystick.

Aw, sh*t. I'm drinking whisky and Scott Manley has new E:D videos. Plus the Star Citizen Arena kinda sucks. PRAY FOR MY WALLET!

I broke down. I rationalised it by 'Beer takes care of itself. I always seem to have beer in the ouse. Therefore I can afford this.'

Struggling with the controls a little but getting there slowly (mouse at the moment). I'm terrible at combat. Loving what I have seen so far though!

Goo wrote:

I broke down. I rationalised it by 'Beer takes care of itself. I always seem to have beer in the ouse. Therefore I can afford this.'

Struggling with the controls a little but getting there slowly (mouse at the moment). I'm terrible at combat. Loving what I have seen so far though!

If really invest in a joystick to fully enjoy the game. It supports a vast variety of joysticks. Dont forget to use your up/down /left /right thrusters while docking, especially landing. They also are fantastic in combat.

This may be a stupid question - but how do i actually configure my joystick to work properly (I've got a Saitek AV8R-01). Is it a case of selecting new second inputs for each control, or is there a quicker way ?

Anyone know why this isn't in the MMO forum? I am equipped to change such things.

Lets keep it here. Not really massive. Just multiplayer. Like Titanfall.

You're supposed to be able to play offline, as well -- at least from what I've read.

I'm a dyed in the wool fan of Elite from back in the Commodore 64 days. If I were able to see this iteration back then I'd have fainted I think. The style, detail and sound direction are all phenomenal.
The buy in is too rich for me but damned if I'm not tempted.

I'm up to 83K credits. Farming the distress signal has been the best way for me to make credits. 30K more and I'm getting my new ride. Once I get my Cobra I'm heading off to explore all the system interest points and make some trade runs. Cobra has 32 cargo slots compared to the 4 of the Sidewinder. Make trading more doable.

Incessant problems with landing pad allocations and disappearing starbases tonight. Made it unplayable unfortunately.

Still prefer it to Arena Commander =D

For some reason I can't get to a different planet/station. We can only supercruise there right?

Also, what key is the Map key? Galactic map?

And I cannot wait for my Oculus Rift devkit 2 to get here. It will be mind blowing with this game. I ordered that awhile ago.

I gotta stop spending money...

Balthezor wrote:

For some reason I can't get to a different planet/station. We can only supercruise there right?

Select left panel --> navigation.

Scroll to destination of choice and select "Lock target and engage hyperdrive"

If you're mass-locked and can't jump, you can just lock the target, fly towards it, and hit "J" to jump when you've put sufficient kms between you and the station.

Maq wrote:
Balthezor wrote:

For some reason I can't get to a different planet/station. We can only supercruise there right?

Select left panel --> navigation.

Scroll to destination of choice and select "Lock target and engage hyperdrive"

If you're mass-locked and can't jump, you can just lock the target, fly towards it, and hit "J" to jump when you've put sufficient kms between you and the station.

You can only jump between systems. You super cruise between locations in system. To jump you have to be pointed in the direction of the system, you can super cruise anytime unless mass locked.