WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Elite the kind of game that makes you look down and see you've been playing/talking about it for hours and it's almost midnight and dammit I got to work in 5 hours. So cash.
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Elite: Dangerous |OT| Every Man's Sky
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metalhead79
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Elite is probably the one PC game where I want to be at my desk. I like to pretend my office chair is the seat in my cockpit. I also make the room dark so enhance the feeling of being in space.
I really need an Occulus Rift, lol.
DiabolicalBagel
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I have a friend who is a die hard SC fan, while he hasn't been actively making any comments against Elite, he hadn't even considered playing it because "it doesn't match the grandiosity of SC".
I've given him access to my Elite account while I'm away on vacation in the hope that he will see the light and play both, leading to more sales and hopefully more space sims. =D
Iced_Eagle
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I have owned my X55 since a month or so after it came out. Used it in Elite, Star Citizen, War Thunder and ARMA 3. I have not experienced any of those issues. All of the above games work perfectly fine. Their software is fine, and I was able to easily adjust the curves for use in Star Citizen which is all I've needed it for thus far. Drivers work just fine, and I've never ever had a BSOD caused by their drivers (first time I've heard of that happening too).
TBH, I really only have one complaint about the X55, and that is the force required for the stick is non-linear when leaving the center. You require just an ever so slightly higher amount of force for it to leave the center because of the spring system. Once it left center, it's fine, but it is one of those things which make tiny movements more difficult. That said, you quickly adapt and if you have on a lighter spring, it's better.
There's a good video series from TEST Squadron comparing the X55 and the Warthog in Star Citizen (though it applies just as well to Elite). Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfPoaVephBc
DiabolicalBagel
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Looked through the store... I am definitely having this weegie as my ship's computer. Can't wait for my ship to slag me off for doing stupid things. =D
I've been following the game considerably for a few months now, and finally purchased it last night. I ultimately decided on the CH Fighterstick and Pro Throttle, and will likely pick up the Pro Pedals at a later date. Although I haven't personally tried a twist rudder, I believe I would much prefer pedals. That said, until I do get pedals I will likely have to set an alternative mode to the Fighterstick's X-axis for Yaw instead of Roll, or come up with another solution in the meantime.
Unfortunately, my CH purchases won't be arriving for a few days, so it's mouse/keyboard until then or hold off.
Unfortunately, my CH purchases won't be arriving for a few days, so it's mouse/keyboard until then or hold off.
Dreams-Visions
Member
well fuck that nonsense. I'll play the Saitek lottery, then.
so is there a strong opinion either way on the 55 vs the 52?
ty for the further insight. and no diy fix for that spring issue, eh?
Only thing I've heard about the X-52 is the X-52 Pro is better than the X-52. I hadn't heard anything negative about the X-55 until these last two pages and then it was too late as I bought mine in November specifically for Elite.
Aztechnology
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Yea, what he said, my exact experience. I love my X55, have had it since a week or two after it's release, no issues.
I've heard they had some QC issues with the initial release, but the current "version" has fixed most, if not all of the issues that were relating to cabling. I'll try to find the information and link it.
The biggest difference between the X52 and X55 are the interchangeable springs which allows you to adjust the tension yourself, more hats, buttons, and twist rudder.
ShemhazaiX
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I don't really like Chris Roberts that much, and I wouldn't exactly call what he said "Throwing shade", but kudos to him for saying that.
He shouldn't have to say it though. Star Citizen and Elite
angerous are completely different games. Star Citizen seems more of a theme parky fantasy space game whereas Elite is much more of a pure sim. At least from what I can tell. It's fine to prefer either. Though I suspect a lot of the "Conflict" between fanbases comes from which project the individual backed.Though Elite is totally better 'cause it's from England. Obviously.
Teknopathetic
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Honestly, yaw is so unimportant in this game. I have itset to yaw on low roll and that's more than enough.
Aztechnology
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I'm getting to the point in my viper, where I can come into a space with wanted criminals, and even if the system authority are friendly with the wanted in question, I can destroy the wanted guy and easily dodge and escape fire from the other ships.
Brerlappin
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Guys, any reason why i cant sell my planetary data stuff? I found a few new astronomical objects, and i see now i can sell the data in a starport but the option to sell is in red, but it doesnt tell me why
Aztechnology
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You need to be 20LY away from the source on average to sell the data.
Dreams-Visions
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Found a fix for that. It's not the spring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXTHaa1G0k
funny video too. enjoy your better-working X55.
Monado Blade
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I accepted a mission to hunt down a terrorist and the mission description says that he could be hiding out in either of two systems. Went to both, couldn't find anything.
What am I supposed to be looking for exactly? A random USS?
What am I supposed to be looking for exactly? A random USS?
Getting to this point with my Eagle. I'm no longer worried when flying into groups of 2-3 hostile feds + 1-2 Wanted Ships. My dual beam lasers + gimballed multi-cannon is taking everything up to Cobras down with ease. I haven't even upgraded my shields yet.
I had been working towards outfitting a Cobra as a multi-purpose bounty hunting and exploring ship, but the Eagle actually almost seems like the better choice right now. The maneuverability, huge fuel tank and decent jump range are almost perfect.
Drop into every USS.
Drop into every USS.
DROP INTO EVERY USS.
EVERY MISSION. EVERY USS.
Monado Blade
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Thanks! Man, I only have my basic freagle. Probably won't survive encountering him. Haha
I see.
hah yeah
next time I stream and some of my buddies are on I'm gonna try to organize each of us taking one of those kill missions and then we all help each other to kill each others targets. 150k or so is nice
It's really kinda lame, unfortunately. It's been said that the game uses an RNG to determine if the USS you're dropping into will have your mission items. Can get quite frustrating.
I hope the USS stuff changes in the future. I can see it happening.
I don't think the game supports it? If it does, I think it's worth it for the feel of being inside a massive ship flying through 400 billion stars. But it just won't do it for actual doing missions and stuff, as I could see the text literally impossible to read.
Most of us with the DK2 play always with it but keep talking about how difficult it is to read some of the text. Since someone found a way to change the color of the HUD many of us have changed it to green and now it's easier to read (the oculus screen does greens better than reds), and I personally don't really have any issue.
But yeah, if it's compatible, I'd suggest trying it once or twice for the actual feel of flying in space, and then just use your screen.
Aztechnology
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What's the difference between the X52 pro and non pro? I have it in the OP because I've heard good things, but is it worth the extra? (I've only used the non pro)
Here is the fight footage of tonight's stream:
First we were 4 people fighting at the nav beacon in Ho Hsi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhtNj0CmAgs
Then we grabbed one more and did a short coop fight with 5 people at a belt cluster, sadly the servers seemed to lag out quite a bit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrYdQvgf3Q
First we were 4 people fighting at the nav beacon in Ho Hsi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhtNj0CmAgs
Then we grabbed one more and did a short coop fight with 5 people at a belt cluster, sadly the servers seemed to lag out quite a bit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKrYdQvgf3Q
Buggy Loop
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Finished an exam this afternoon. I couldnt wait anymore, i have more upcoming ones but i had to play. Dusted off my Thrustmaster warthog, trackIR5 headset and played ~2 hours. And more to come tonight
The game is so goddamn fun. I made 40k on a single wanted npc in a nav beacon, no idea how he even had that i actually never checked his rank or bounty, it was a small ship and wanted, thats all i needed to know. The fucking fed cops are annoying though, goddamn.
The game is so goddamn fun. I made 40k on a single wanted npc in a nav beacon, no idea how he even had that i actually never checked his rank or bounty, it was a small ship and wanted, thats all i needed to know. The fucking fed cops are annoying though, goddamn.
I have the X-52 (non pro) and absolutely LOVE IT. Apparently the X-52 Pro is made of a material that makes it feel more expensive (the non pro is mostly plastic). I've also heard some people say it's not as accurate and precise as they expected, but I've been playing this game for months and have never had an issue.
Also I got everything I need setup except for changing the weapon sets (I want to have the scanner on one and my weapons on another). That's something I'll get to change soon but I still have a couple buttons available, and otherwise I can access everything I need without taking the Oculus Rift out of my head nor my hands out of the X-52.... except for the galaxy map (god does that thing work terribly bad with the Oculus Rift, lol)
Buggy Loop
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Yaw on stick is actually never ever used in fighter planes. Always rudder pedals. When someone says they considered buying a 500$ Thrustmaster warthog HOTAS but reconsidered because of no yaw on stick... i cant help but chuckle, why spend so much money for authenticity and then want a feature that is fantasy? Its ok to want the feature, but if you have cash to unload, i dont see why someone would choose yaw on stick over rudder pedals.
HundredEyeMonk
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Fuck. My wife wants to buy me something nice for Christmas. But Christmas is a fkn week away... I want this shit now.
She said "make an Amazon wish list".
Adding a HOTAS* (havent decided between CH and Saitek), adding TrackIR, adding Elite, adding Rudder pedals... hmmm
She said "make an Amazon wish list".
Adding a HOTAS* (havent decided between CH and Saitek), adding TrackIR, adding Elite, adding Rudder pedals... hmmm
LeeRoyBrown
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I'm interested in this. Is it an MMO or whats up with it?
Also how important at the Micro Transactions are they things you can avoid?
Also how important at the Micro Transactions are they things you can avoid?
The only micro transactions are buying paintjobs for the ships.
Dreams-Visions
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the CH and Saitek's all seem to have their pros and cons. Honestly, the volume of problem reports on both Newegg and Amazon are very concerning.
If nothing else, these CH sticks seem reliable as hell. The lifespan of the Saitek sticks seems rather abbreviated by comparison.
I found these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceOdOytgT64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8vTHinjlkk
somewhat helpful.
edit: probably going with a CH setup. CH products seem objectively much more reliable and I think the analog stick on the throttle is a big deal for space sims.
Teknopathetic
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"Also how important at the Micro Transactions are they things you can avoid?"
The only microtransactions available now are things like ship skins. There'll be expansions in the future, but they'll be like old PC game expansions.
The only microtransactions available now are things like ship skins. There'll be expansions in the future, but they'll be like old PC game expansions.
flyinpiranha
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My main thing is I don't want pedals in front of me. I do it for racing games but I have the wheel stand and makes it easier to deal with. With the modified chair I have for the X55 I'd have to constantly move it and the chair when setting up.
UpDownLeftRight
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I actually bent a few old copper pipes and screwed them to the bottom of my chair. Use a few VISA mounts for tea as platforms to bolt off and on when needed. Nothing beats the feeling of simulating the environment of a cockpit, racing/flying or space sim. The Oculus is the last peice of my puzzle to though I'm tempted to make some sort of rumble for the chair if I can.
Seems it's my turn to be the Space Hobo Guy, doing things for change everywhere. With that song running : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZKlfRrGbw
(It's your fault klyka! I still remember when you were doing this)
(It's your fault klyka! I still remember when you were doing this)
Aztechnology
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I know, I want a rift badly. But it has to have a higer/sharper resolution than it does currently, and I want it to have a Free-sync or Gsync type adaptive refresh rate. Hopefully when the consumer model is released.
HundredEyeMonk
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Allnamestakenlol
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I was watching one of your vids the other day, but didn't realize you were a gaffer at the time. Was a fun watch. Keep it up!
Buggy Loop
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https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=79573
Well thats interesting info. Eventually when we'll be able to land on planets, we could get contaminated? Fuck yea. Reminds me of Farscape.
I luv lifeforms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBmaKk32fE
Well thats interesting info. Eventually when we'll be able to land on planets, we could get contaminated? Fuck yea. Reminds me of Farscape.
I luv lifeforms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBmaKk32fE
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