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Elite: Dangerous |OT| Every Man's Sky
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I'm reasonably happy with my X55, but if I had it to do again (and if HOTAS pricing and availability had been favorable) I'd get the X52, or maybe wait out the supply problems with the CH products.
The X55 has loads of inputs, sure, and I've got well-above-average sized hands with finger length enough to reach them all, but I can't get past the feeling that (almost) nothing on the stick or throttle is easy enough to reach or quite where it should be. The ergonomics aren't quite right, and it feels like there was plenty of interest in how many buttons to add and little regard for their placement.
I'm also not entirely happy with the build quality. My set is fully functional (aside from one issue that I may have caused through carelessness), but I don't particularly like the way the buttons feel, and the hat switches are too loose and rattly for my liking. The stick is a bit creaky in the Z-axis, and the throttle assembly is far too tight, even at the lowest friction setting. These are smallish issues and ymmv, I know, but they were enough to motivate me to do some minor modding, and there are plenty of people out there who seem to have had far bigger problems with their X55s.
Like I said, though, I'm reasonably happy, but I just don't quite think it was the right value for me.
Anton Sugar
Member
Good stuff, y'all, thanks. I think I'll go with the X52 next paycheck. I wish the black version was as cheap as the silver version.
Black is the pro, no?
Anton Sugar
Member
My dig into ED concept art has gotten deep. Really hope we get to see some of this stuff:
I wish Fed capital ships looked more like this:
Wow, didn't even realize the difference there. Good call.
I wish Fed capital ships looked more like this:
Wow, didn't even realize the difference there. Good call.
frontieruk
Member
Stop using logic... We want to rage against the machine
Just because they can, doesn't mean they will. And that's what I'm worried about.
Of course we do. Who wants games scattered across all kinds of different sites and programs?
Anton Sugar
Member
I'm with Sinatar on this. If the game is good, and I want it, I wouldn't let the release platform prevent it. I've always found that weird BUT to each their own.
Since the game came out on Steam today Im heavily considering buying it.
But I have some questions I hope someone will answer:
1) How frequently are the devs updating the game with content?
2) What are their plans for future updates?
3) Is it a very good space ship simulator?
4) How big is the game? Like, what do I do?
5) Is there any story here or just "free to play"/sandbox?
6) Im hearing about online only, will there be an offline mode in the future?
And obviously, beginner tips are appreciated.
But I have some questions I hope someone will answer:
1) How frequently are the devs updating the game with content?
2) What are their plans for future updates?
3) Is it a very good space ship simulator?
4) How big is the game? Like, what do I do?
5) Is there any story here or just "free to play"/sandbox?
6) Im hearing about online only, will there be an offline mode in the future?
And obviously, beginner tips are appreciated.
Since the game came out on Steam today Im heavily considering buying it.
But I have some questions I hope someone will answer:
1) How frequently are the devs updating the game with content?
2) What are their plans for future updates?
3) Is it a very good space ship simulator?
4) How big is the game? Like, what do I do?
5) Is there any story here or just "free to play"/sandbox?
6) Im hearing about online only, will there be an offline mode in the future?
And obviously, beginner tips are appreciated.
1) Very frequently
2) Planetary landings is a biggie
3) Yes, fantastic at that
4) 400b systems to visit. Do what you like.
5) Sandbox. If you want defined goals you will be disappointed
6) Likely not
Since the game came out on Steam today Im heavily considering buying it.
But I have some questions I hope someone will answer:
1) How frequently are the devs updating the game with content?
2) What are their plans for future updates?
3) Is it a very good space ship simulator?
4) How big is the game? Like, what do I do?
5) Is there any story here or just "free to play"/sandbox?
6) Im hearing about online only, will there be an offline mode in the future?
And obviously, beginner tips are appreciated.
1) We've had two very large content patches and at least one (even larger) is coming, but that one will probably take at least a month.
2) Their plan is to have both free patches (fixing stuff and adding some content) and paid expansions, for the largest changes such as leaving our ship or planetary landings.
3) It's probably the best, as long as you are looking for fun gameplay instead of realism. Best space ship simulator is actually Kerbal Space Program, actually.
4) Game world is huge, game content not as much. You trade, pirate, hunt pirates and explore, on your own or while meeting other players.
5) No campaign story. Its all about getting wealthier, raising your exploration/combat/trading ranks, improving your reputation with minor and large factions and simply enjoying the process of actually playing the game.
6) I wouldn't count on it.
Anton Sugar
Member
Since the game came out on Steam today Im heavily considering buying it.
But I have some questions I hope someone will answer:
1) How frequently are the devs updating the game with content?
2) What are their plans for future updates?
3) Is it a very good space ship simulator?
4) How big is the game? Like, what do I do?
5) Is there any story here or just "free to play"/sandbox?
6) Im hearing about online only, will there be an offline mode in the future?
And obviously, beginner tips are appreciated.
Lots of this has been covered, but regardless:
1) Frequent! There is a patch every other week or so (and these aren't just bug fixes--some of them can be important changes, usually based on player feedback), and seems to be a significant content update every other month or so. April/May's update will be their biggest yet, they say
2) Check this FAQ--the scope is huge: http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#What_are_the_expansions.3F
3) I haven't played many ship sims but it seems amazing to me. Watching dev diaries, they understand the importance of creating the feeling of a cockpit, especially in regards to input. Unless you are, of course, controlling with a mouse and keyboard, you'll never see a mouse cursor except when you're using in-game terminals
4) You'll hear disparaging descriptions like "a mile wide but an inch deep", which isn't completely fair, but it is in some regards. I think your enjoyment will largely be determined by how attracted you are to space sims, how much you like sandbox games, and whether or not you're okay with creating your "own" storyline. The Community Goals are the highlight of "things to do" for me, and there are usually multiple goals. These goals also influence the factions and world simulation, as well.
5) See above--there is a large, persistent, and ever-changing galaxy. News updates appear daily or every other day.
6) Online only, unfortunately.
It can be intimidating to get into but it's a blast, IMO. The game treats you like you've just left the academy and know how to do everything in your ship, so getting over that hump alone takes time.
My in-game name is ANTON SUGAR, if you end up buying.
MasterOfPastures
Banned
On another positive note, it seems they re-mastered the audio of the launch trailer to remove that dog-awful song. So far, I could only find it on Steam. It's not on their youtube channel:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/
It's truly baffling.
Gold Coins for Cats
Member
People want their toys in the same toybox.
And likely want to spend their already bought Steambucks on DLC and future expansions. Or wait for a sale.
I'm not fully convinced we would be rid of their proprietary launcher even if it gets bought on Steam anyways.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Welp, my CH throttle has arrived. No more excuses for me to wait on buying this game.
Even with a secondary launcher its still better on steam, as in more feature rich + in one spot.
Don't really understand what is so baffling about this. If small time/no names can do this, Frontier can. I mean look at Kerbal Space Program. They gave out keys.
This is the real motive:
Don't really understand what is so baffling about this. If small time/no names can do this, Frontier can. I mean look at Kerbal Space Program. They gave out keys.
This is the real motive:
MasterOfPastures
Banned
It's working, because Elite is now the top, top seller on Steam.
Felix Lighter
Member
Just pulled the trigger on the FDL but I couldn't bring myself to sell the Vulture. Kind of redundant.
14 mil for a A4 Plasma Accelerator? Couldn't resist. From 90 mil all the way back to 7 mil after outfitting the FDL. Still have a 30 mil Asp and a 30 mil Vulture though.
14 mil for a A4 Plasma Accelerator? Couldn't resist. From 90 mil all the way back to 7 mil after outfitting the FDL. Still have a 30 mil Asp and a 30 mil Vulture though.
Dreams-Visions
Member
is there anything I need to know about buying the game off of Steam?
You would be the first class citizen unlike us second class citizens lol.
My new hobby is 1 shotting pirate sidewinders/eagles with my PA as they scan me for cargo
Felix Lighter
Member
LOOK AT IT!
Forerunner
Member
Hey guys,
I was debating on this and Star Citizen, since ED is now on Steam, I went with it. I just have a quick question. Do I need a joystick or is keyboard/mouse adequate?
I was debating on this and Star Citizen, since ED is now on Steam, I went with it. I just have a quick question. Do I need a joystick or is keyboard/mouse adequate?
Stick is preferable, but it plays absolutely fine with mouse/kb.
Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS or T16000m are both solid affordable options if looking at sticks.
Forerunner
Member
Ok cool. I'll just use m/k for the moment. If I end up really enjoying the game, I'll drop some money on a stick later. Probably the Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS, since they're only $50.
Yeah uh I backed the Kickstarter so there was no product key, it was just an account that was created on Frontier's servers. So that's not gonna work. Maybe they could make a form where you could log in to your Frontier account, and then log in again with Steam to link the two accounts?
I have the T-Flight HOTAS and it's great. Unlike some of the more expensive HOTAS units there isn't quite enough buttons to fit everything on the throttle and stick, but it works pretty well anyway.
Many games have merged/linked proprietary accounts with steam accounts when they get listed. Sometimes you lose access to the old launcher, sometimes you can log in into both. It's been a pretty common practice for years.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Doing a spot of human bounty hunting last night, come across CMDR Majinvash in Lave, in a Wing of 2. However, his wingman is a fair distance from him, so I interdict him. He had a 3 million credit bounty in that system alone.
He submits, immediately comes about and opens fire. My wingman drops in, and he cuts and runs. Was pretty intense to come across a huge bounty like that.
What was even more amusing is that I've seen him post on the FD forums and told him I'd keep an eye out for him.
Small Galaxy!
Next time!
He submits, immediately comes about and opens fire. My wingman drops in, and he cuts and runs. Was pretty intense to come across a huge bounty like that.
What was even more amusing is that I've seen him post on the FD forums and told him I'd keep an eye out for him.
Small Galaxy!
Next time!
Forerunner
Member
Wow, this game is a lot to take in. Played for around four hours, most of it was training. Then I decided to start and I was completely lost. Watched a few videos and guides, so I have a bit of an understanding of what to do now. I wasn't really liking the m/k control either. Luckily I went through my closet, and I found an old Saitek ST290. This thing is like seven years old, and one of the buttons don't work on it lol. However, I ordered a Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas, so this will work until it gets here.
I'm liking it so far, it's just somewhat overwhelming at first. However, just have to get past the learning curve and I should really start enjoying it.
I'm liking it so far, it's just somewhat overwhelming at first. However, just have to get past the learning curve and I should really start enjoying it.
frontieruk
Member
East enough, just be prepared to be overwhelmed with the interface there's a lot going on, but it gets easier as you play
frontieruk
Member
Now's probably a good time to jump in, get used to the systems as the next update sounds like it's expanding the game a lot.
Felix Lighter
Member
They really made a mistake not having Steam keys ready for current users out of the gate. The game is getting a good number of negative reviews. Denying their already establish experienced user base the ability to review the game on Steam is a mistake. The game certainly has plenty to criticize but a lot of the negative reviews based on a hour or 2 of game play are ridiculous.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Okay, WTF.
When I started my Elite career I did a little of everything. I traded, I explored, I went mining, I bounty hunted, I did missions, yada yada yada. I seemed to like exploring the best, I loved it actually, so I gradually worked my way from Sidewinder to Eagle to Adder to Cobra to Type 6 (so I could trade like a crazed fiend) all the way to my dream ship the Asp. And I've been exploring ever since, and loving it.
SO, I decide to change gears for a little bit and put weapons back on my Asp and dabble a bit in bounty hunting since they made it more lucrative in the patch. And fuck me, I think I've now become addicted to slaughtering wanted ships. I'm having the time of my life dropping into nav beacons and RES's hunting down the scum of the galaxy who haven't paid their dues. And holy hell, they really did make it more profitable didn't they? I mean Damn, I've made some really good credits in two nights of blowing shit up.
I'm not saying I'm selling my Asp or anything, but I may just "rent" a Vyper and kit it out to see how a real fighting ship fares. I've not flown a Vyper yet, I think it's time to remedy that.
I still manage to do a bit of exploring while bounty hunting though, bopping around civilized systems scanning anything worth the time. And enjoying the view while doing it.
When I started my Elite career I did a little of everything. I traded, I explored, I went mining, I bounty hunted, I did missions, yada yada yada. I seemed to like exploring the best, I loved it actually, so I gradually worked my way from Sidewinder to Eagle to Adder to Cobra to Type 6 (so I could trade like a crazed fiend) all the way to my dream ship the Asp. And I've been exploring ever since, and loving it.
SO, I decide to change gears for a little bit and put weapons back on my Asp and dabble a bit in bounty hunting since they made it more lucrative in the patch. And fuck me, I think I've now become addicted to slaughtering wanted ships. I'm having the time of my life dropping into nav beacons and RES's hunting down the scum of the galaxy who haven't paid their dues. And holy hell, they really did make it more profitable didn't they? I mean Damn, I've made some really good credits in two nights of blowing shit up.
I'm not saying I'm selling my Asp or anything, but I may just "rent" a Vyper and kit it out to see how a real fighting ship fares. I've not flown a Vyper yet, I think it's time to remedy that.
I still manage to do a bit of exploring while bounty hunting though, bopping around civilized systems scanning anything worth the time. And enjoying the view while doing it.
Felix Lighter
Member
You've gone too long not satiating your bloodlust, apparently. Got to get it out of your system so you can return to a life of peace.
Anton Sugar
Member
The combat is just that good, Mengy. Embrace it!
It can be overwhelming at first, but after that initial steep learning curve, I wanna say it's pretty easy going. The main obstacle is the game treating new players like trained academy pilots who know the nuances of the universe and their ship.
My suggestion? Watch FD's training videos. Do all the training missions. Maybe find a good ED player and watch some of his videos/stream. Just being familiar with routine actions (docking/landing gear, requesting permission to land at a station, using supercruise and throttling, etc.) can be a huge help.
ED-GAF is great, too
EDIT: A Youtuber I like, ObsidianAnt, is live-streaming now: http://www.twitch.tv/obsidianant
You can't review the game on Steam if you don't own it on Steam?
It can be overwhelming at first, but after that initial steep learning curve, I wanna say it's pretty easy going. The main obstacle is the game treating new players like trained academy pilots who know the nuances of the universe and their ship.
My suggestion? Watch FD's training videos. Do all the training missions. Maybe find a good ED player and watch some of his videos/stream. Just being familiar with routine actions (docking/landing gear, requesting permission to land at a station, using supercruise and throttling, etc.) can be a huge help.
ED-GAF is great, too
EDIT: A Youtuber I like, ObsidianAnt, is live-streaming now: http://www.twitch.tv/obsidianant
You can't review the game on Steam if you don't own it on Steam?
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