Anton Sugar
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Well, at least the new decals are this cool shiny metallic color 
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Elite Dangerous: Horizons |OT| Just scratching the surface
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This is probably my favorite bug. Even if you win Wheel of Fortune, you lose. (From the Bug forum, not my screenshot)
Yep, tied to pilot.
Jesus, look at this shit (from Reddit):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_6HjebZFYs
That's pretty damned conclusive... the ship is firing PA rounds from a multicannon (or a PA firing at multicannon speeds), without heat buildup or concern for ammo.
Even though I'm not really at risk where I am, I'm glad I have Shadowplay going, so I can record in case some stupid shit happens. I recommend everyone else do the same, and let FD know they're shit's fucked up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_6HjebZFYs
That's pretty damned conclusive... the ship is firing PA rounds from a multicannon (or a PA firing at multicannon speeds), without heat buildup or concern for ammo.
Even though I'm not really at risk where I am, I'm glad I have Shadowplay going, so I can record in case some stupid shit happens. I recommend everyone else do the same, and let FD know they're shit's fucked up.
Anton Sugar
Member
I haven't encountered the full auto PA bug yet but man, Patreus headhunters are after me in Apam Napat.
Its so bad that the first thing I do when I drop in its find the local security service and just gang with them for extra protection haha.
Its so bad that the first thing I do when I drop in its find the local security service and just gang with them for extra protection haha.
Anton Sugar
Member
This thread......
lol
Hahaha, well, I have no doubts that the AI will be balanced...it's just a shame, considering combat is arguably the most compelling aspect of ED at the moment, but it's hard to enjoy it right now.
Anton Sugar
Member
Reddit found a site for an ED concept artist.
Kinda wish we got this slightly sleeker, sexier Vulture.
Kinda wish we got this slightly sleeker, sexier Vulture.
Caesar III
Member
Tried a HazRes today and no, I'll not get into one again any time soon Killed a Clipper and he crushed me down to 42% lol
Some of my modules where at 0% after that. Including the Sensors! I was able to repair them with my repair unit though. So guys, an interesting question:
What do you do if your sensors are fucked? I was not able to contact a station to land! Are you lost in space without sensors?
That said, switching to collecting materials in RES is stupid. How are you supposed to do this? I'm in a FAS and it's equipped for combat. I sacrificed the lowest internals for collector limped and cargo already but that's only 8 limpets. So I shoot some guys, send a collector, wait aka keep kinda stationary and do some "turreting". After half an hour my limpets are gone and I have to leave. WTF!
This is only worthwhile with a kinda collector ship. It seems the best way is to be in an asp or something like this and do some lurking. Waiting for Security to do the work (and they are plenty and FAST at killing now) and use your own pew-laser to hit the target once to be granted the bounty and the materials.
@ Bi-Weave Shields: WHAT THE FUCK! Was about to get one for my FAS and was wondering if this exact station does not have them in stores. That's fucked up.
@ Anton: wow, this does indeed look even more badass. I kinda dig the look of the Vulture and the FAS. The FAS especially looks like a karp
Killed a Clipper and he crushed me down to 42% lolSome of my modules where at 0% after that. Including the Sensors! I was able to repair them with my repair unit though. So guys, an interesting question:
What do you do if your sensors are fucked? I was not able to contact a station to land! Are you lost in space without sensors?
That said, switching to collecting materials in RES is stupid. How are you supposed to do this? I'm in a FAS and it's equipped for combat. I sacrificed the lowest internals for collector limped and cargo already but that's only 8 limpets. So I shoot some guys, send a collector, wait aka keep kinda stationary and do some "turreting". After half an hour my limpets are gone and I have to leave. WTF!
This is only worthwhile with a kinda collector ship. It seems the best way is to be in an asp or something like this and do some lurking. Waiting for Security to do the work (and they are plenty and FAST at killing now) and use your own pew-laser to hit the target once to be granted the bounty and the materials.
@ Bi-Weave Shields: WHAT THE FUCK! Was about to get one for my FAS and was wondering if this exact station does not have them in stores. That's fucked up.
@ Anton: wow, this does indeed look even more badass. I kinda dig the look of the Vulture and the FAS. The FAS especially looks like a karp
This thread......
lol
Spoken like a man that hasn't played 2.1, or hasn't been in the bubble since the update. I'm on to you, Pomerlaw.
I played 2.1, all in the bubble, but no combat yet. I'm sure there are problems, I believe you guys, but they look like bugs, not imbalance. They will patch it, best is to open a ticket.
Anton Sugar
Member
Man, I wish ice worlds looked like this, holy shit:
One day, maybe?
I hope the Stellar Forge is further refined to add:
-Horizontal displacement (of course)
-Intelligent procedural placement of crafted assets (like the concept screen above and the ones used in Engineer bases)
Man, I wish ice worlds looked like this, holy shit:
We are one step closer to it thanks to tire tracks..It's a shame that the current world generation is kinda boring and many of the glitches are getting patched out, like those huge plateaus which had vertical cliffs sometimes going up kilometers.
Caesar III
Member
regarding reputation for engineers: You are talking about handing in exploration data to farseer. What level is that? I should buy some modification with her like with any other engineer. There's no other option
regarding reputation for engineers: You are talking about handing in exploration data to farseer. What level is that? I should buy some modification with her like with any other engineer. There's no other option
You unlock her with the alloy and then you have to exit to main menu and jump back in for the cartographics option to show up. Around 500k in data will get you to Grade 3 instantly.
I agree, horizontal displacement is a must in the future, especially for atmo planets (we need erosion and things like that). I'm quite happy with the recent update, it is a move in the right direction. The engine looks quite powerful, my 660 is running things pretty damn fine. They have a lot of juice left to add effects.
Caesar III
Member
Damn, sold my X-Data yesterday cause I did not want to lose it when checking RES'. Since my ship is @ the Blaster engineer right now I checked his workshop and indeed you can hand in further bounties as well. Handy! But this is bugged as well. The moment you click on Workshop you can see the status bar for bounties. But after this it switches to the normal bar with zero progression again lol.
He seems to only increase via bounties he's put out. So you'd need to hunt in his system with a scanner and pray you get his bounties.
Caesar III
Member
Perhaps the bar I see for a glimpse is something else then. Because those where bounties from over the whole universe lol. Would be really cool if I could get rid of them anyway. And I was able to sell them!
Don't fight in an asp. the asp standard hull is -40% vulnerable to some new missile type that the npcs love to spam. And the PA cannon will eat your shield away in one hit. So if anything bigger than an eagle intercepts you, run.
funny thing though. I've been flying around in a military hardened Cobra 3 and it can survive a combat zone. My Asp and Anaconda had trouble, but I'm guessing its because they are much bigger targets, and if their shields go down its just a matter of time until a vital component goes down too, leaving you dead in the water. with the smaller ships I'm finding that I'm a lot harder to hit, and survivability is up. I was filling in bounties and made a couple million that way. Still only 3 points in empire opinion.
Dreams-Visions
Member
This gif made me realize I need a VR headset:
accurate. well, sort of inaccurate. it makes the Sidewinder look small. It's fucking huge.
shit is bananas.
Caesar III
Member
This gif made me realize I need a VR headset:
I'd like to be able to record like that. But I have no idea how to get the over the shoulder view
There's a guy who's doing this with racing games and it's amazing!=> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQiFkuYyOw (He relies on replay data here obviously)
I did have quite a few I could've spared...
But I guess something like this may come in handy. That, and more patience for relogging for missions which pay out with modular terminals.
I think most people would be fine with the AI in the game if it didn't cheat. That shit is bonkers and no one could expect to be flying an expensive ship in the game on a RES site if there was a chance you'd run into a ship with god accelerators.
The O-Forums are insufferable, but its to be expected.
According to the main AI programmer:
The cheating apparently only applies to MC ammo - the currently bugged weapons notwithstanding. Concerning the drives:
Her answers in that thread are an intersting read. Aside from some obvious issues, it doesn't sound like the AI is cheating that much.
Of course, even without cheats or bugs, overly commonly Engineer boosted drives or upgraded weapons among NPCs might skew the balance in infavourable directions from a player perspective.
Anyone? Is it just bugged?
Reckheim
Member
We were in a growth (i believe that's what its called) state for a bit in the past and when that happens the group expands to other nearby systems.
I haven't had an issue with AI.
I think people got used to dog piling Masters and Elites with easy success. Now you really have to take into account their status before engaging.
Ammo is not the only thing though. Anyone thats played the game knows that you are constraint by more than just it. Your weapons capacitor, the heat generated by your weapons, all of theses things affect the player but doesn't seem to affect the AI.
Then there is the fact that blowing up things like an enemies sensors doesn't stop them from still being able to fucking shoot you down like an ace with gimbaled weapons which is impossible for a normal player.
Anton Sugar
Member
It says we could potentially enter a Boom state soon. Keep taking those missions!
I thought that only happened in an expansion state?
Yeah it's here C:\Users\derFeef\AppData\Local\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Bindings
Just copy the Custom entry and move it somewhere safe.
Probably bugged. Does the mission icon correctly show up at the new location on the galaxy/system map?
Reckheim
Member
sorry, yes, that's the one.
No worries, lots of states. Not even sure what "Boom" does for a faction really.
People should really get down to Ngolibardu for their bounty CG right now. Rewards are getting crazy. Top 10% gets over 17 million. Heading there in my 16ly jump range Corvette right now ;D
Reckheim
Member
I might just do that tonight. Need a bit of a boost to my spending money.
Yes.
Sorry to hear that. I'd say document it and make a post on the bug forum.
I don't think that's a beam, it looks like they are firing rail shots at full auto :| which, even if you could mod a weapon to do that, would quickly turn your ship into a small sun. That's messed up.
Anton Sugar
Member
Yeah that CG is ridiculous. Taking my vulture there today.
No idea what boom does but it sounds good! Haha. I've been avoiding taking out any Wanted NeoGAF npcs.
I don't know if this is a bug or what but when I take a NeoGAF mission that requires a delivery to another system, upon completion, the results screen (for some reason) says, in red text, something like "further aggression against this faction could lead to civil unrest".
I really hope the messaging is just bugged and not the mission effects...
It might be what's effecting a rival faction in the delivery system, hopefully.
RE: Cg. I just redeemed 1.6 mil in bounties and hit the 12.8 million reward tier... Crazy.
New guys should really get in on this. We can help you.
Reckheim
Member
Below is what i could find about the different states that can affect our group.
The info might be a bit outdated, comes from the elite wiki, see below for full link.
http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Faction_State#States
The info might be a bit outdated, comes from the elite wiki, see below for full link.
http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Faction_State#States