Elite - for a newcomer

[froge]

Hi folks,

I'm thinking about picking up ED on the long wait for SC release, which I am starting to guess that along with optimitsation might be a good two or three years away.

What is ED's current state? How long have people been playing? Would I be at a disadvantage now not jumping on this ship at an early stage? Would it be a bit like getting a simple starter ship on SC after release, after everybody has bought 15 ships and practised them for years in Wing Commander? If I was a die hard space sim I would just buy it but I'm a little unsure.

As I work quite alot, does it suit a drop in drop out kind of gameplay? Or are the benefits of playing long term grinding rewards?


Advice would be appreciated. Mucho gracias

[Sneakytiger]

hiya froge find me in game and i'll send u an group invite, we will be starting wing nights soon for team play, whats your ED ingame name?
me albert or arithon can be found most nights in the ED ts channel if you have any questions or need any help.

[froge]

Thanks dude, I haven't actually bought it yet, I'm still on the fence. I just dropped £50 on SC, a bit hesitant to drop another bunch of money on another space sim when I'm not even sure if it's my cup of tea yet... but definitely considering it. If I do I will join you in TS =D

[Sconn]

As its not a 100% multiplayer focused game, you won't feel left behind. If you want to travel any great distance you might need a few hours set aside, but you can still achieve something for just a couple of hours gameplay. Its not a massive ship grind. Yeah there are some big expensive ships in the game, but you don't need them. Just buying a cheap ship that suits your purpose (ie, combat or trade) and fitting it out over time with better components will make a decent difference to your game.

[froge]

As its not a 100% multiplayer focused game, you won't feel left behind. If you want to travel any great distance you might need a few hours set aside, but you can still achieve something for just a couple of hours gameplay. Its not a massive ship grind. Yeah there are some big expensive ships in the game, but you don't need them. Just buying a cheap ship that suits your purpose (ie, combat or trade) and fitting it out over time with better components will make a decent difference to your game.

Glad to hear it, leaning towards buying it now... =)

[albert]

Hi folks,

I'm thinking about picking up ED on the long wait for SC release, which I am starting to guess that along with optimitsation might be a good two or three years away.

What is ED's current state? How long have people been playing? Would I be at a disadvantage now not jumping on this ship at an early stage? Would it be a bit like getting a simple starter ship on SC after release, after everybody has bought 15 ships and practised them for years in Wing Commander? If I was a die hard space sim I would just buy it but I'm a little unsure.

As I work quite alot, does it suit a drop in drop out kind of gameplay? Or are the benefits of playing long term grinding rewards?


Advice would be appreciated. Mucho gracias

Hi Froge,

Elite is a pretty mature base product, is at the point where the multiplayer part of the game is being delivered and they are adding new major features through patches. The game is rock solid in its stability but in contrast to Wing Commander type games, your progress has no relation to other players, so you can start whenever you like and won't be behind anyone but your own desire to take on the type of play that suits you. You could actually play solo and never see another human, or play in our private group and only with our dMw folks, or in open play and encounter lots of human players. The cool thing is the galaxy is all the same on all modes so your progress carrys over to any mode and you can drop out or in to either easily.

The Galaxy is huge and the simulation part of the game is very good indeed. There are no story based linear missions to do but there are goals that are picked up from bulletin boards or from the news channel in game where they report on goings on and basically you drop by that system in the news article and see whats up.

You can trade, bounty hunt, pirate, mine, escort and get a payout for helping protect your wing mates whilst they trade. Wings of 4 players can share rewards now which is good fun and can help new players earn credits faster. You can support factions and gain rep, rank up in the millitary of the 2 main millitary factions.

The game looks and feels amazing. It's far enough from Star Citizen not to be a stop gap but close enough to be a good choice for new Sim players or those new to space games. The Galaxy is a close representation of our own milky way.

As sneaky says drop by TS and we can answer any other question you have.

[froge]

Hi Froge,

Elite is a pretty mature base product, is at the point where the multiplayer part of the game is being delivered and they are adding new major features through patches. The game is rock solid in its stability but in contrast to Wing Commander type games, your progress has no relation to other players, so you can start whenever you like and won't be behind anyone but your own desire to take on the type of play that suits you. You could actually play solo and never see another human, or play in our private group and only with our dMw folks, or in open play and encounter lots of human players. The cool thing is the galaxy is all the same on all modes so your progress carrys over to any mode and you can drop out or in to either easily.

The Galaxy is huge and the simulation part of the game is very good indeed. There are no story based linear missions to do but there are goals that are picked up from bulletin boards or from the news channel in game where they report on goings on and basically you drop by that system in the news article and see whats up.

You can trade, bounty hunt, pirate, mine, escort and get a payout for helping protect your wing mates whilst they trade. Wings of 4 players can share rewards now which is good fun and can help new players earn credits faster. You can support factions and gain rep, rank up in the millitary of the 2 main millitary factions.

The game looks and feels amazing. It's far enough from Star Citizen not to be a stop gap but close enough to be a good choice for new Sim players or those new to space games. The Galaxy is a close representation of our own milky way.

As sneaky says drop by TS and we can answer any other question you have.

That's a really good answer, and I like the idea that you can play from one extreme to the other - totally solo to multiplayer. Really appreciate your guys' answers, exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I'm going to have to clear my weekend plans haha. For this and Arma... :boxing:

[ArithonUK]

Froge,

If you come on TS when Albert or myself are on-line, we'll come and find you at your start location, drop some cargo on you to boost your initial funds. This'll get you a few upgrades. From there you'll be able to follow us back to "dMw space" and get trading or bounty-hunting as you see fit.

[Ranualf]

I too am on the fence and have been looking at this game, it does look great and has a bunch of mixed reviews, but the overall "feel" is that its a pretty solid game.

Having played toasters vs humans, i got the space itch again, and its not gone away, SC seemed a bit too in depth for me, and price wise, it was a bit steep..
hmm that said ED is now down to £40 for the digital download, and a half decent stick is also £40, i don't know if we`d get a reduced price through the shop for it tho?

I was looking at getting http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Joystick-PS3/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

Decent reviews, and not bank breakingly expensive like the £200+ flight HOTAS

So whats is the community view on the game?

[albert]

Hey Amber, nice to hear from you. We had some good time in BSGO. Star Citizen will be as in depth or simple as you make it I believe as well but being the GL for Elite I'd say Elite is definitely pretty easy to get into and there are many dMw commanders who can give you the run through.

I'll leave some others to give their opinion as I've put my 2p in above and more opinion will give you a more balanced view.

[froge]

I've just bought the game.

So if anyone else is on the fence about it, come and be a noob with me!

[albert]

Awesome. Let me know your commander name and I'll add you to the group.

[froge]

Awesome. Let me know your commander name and I'll add you to the group.

Commander name: froge

=D

[Lameduck]

I was looking at getting http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Joystick-PS3/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

Decent reviews, and not bank breakingly expensive like the £200+ flight HOTAS

So whats is the community view on the game?

I bought one  for my son as a Xmas present and was impressed enough to get one for myself (we both play Elite). Good value HOTAS.
I would like a longer connecting cable when the unit is split, but that does not distract from its worth.

[ArithonUK]

Hi Amberleigh,

I started on Elite back in August during the BETA playing with my old 1999 Descent Freespace serial-to-USB Logitech Wingman joystick. You can buy the current equivalent six button joystick with hat for around £15.

After I did the EGX show in September I majorly lusted after an X52 and got one for my birthday in October (using a discount with CPC). My youngest son plays Elite on my old Wingman and my eldest has just started playing using a XBOX 360 controller.

Mouse and keyboard is okay, but any kind of stick or controller really makes the game.

Have a look on the videos/screen shots thread on this forum to see in-game footage from myself and others in dMw. This will give you an accurate impression of the game and an idea what it's about. I've also started a blog site www.elite-dangerous-blog.co.uk where I am posting bits and bobs about the game as well as promoting deadmen.

If you are coming to the LAN next month, I will be there and I'm bringing my Oculus Rift DK2 and X52 setup to give a anyone who wants, a try. If you are still on the fence then, that'll push you right off on the Elite side!!

Also, have a peek at this video...
[video=youtube;jt5nMMScVXg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt5nMMScVXg&feature=youtu.be[/video]