First video on the 19th day, imagine the boost in pledges if it had been put out 10 days ago, I fear David needs better marketing and hyping, I have no doubt in whether this will deliever, but advertising and small updates leave much to be desired.
Originally posted by 13lake First video on the 19th day, imagine the boost in pledges if it had been put out 10 days ago, I fear David needs better marketing and hyping, I have no doubt in whether this will deliever, but advertising and small updates leave much to be desired.
Valid points shared by many of the fans, including me. I do think Frontier have gone into this somewhat unprepared, David Braben has had to be proded and poked by pledgers to update and maintain the Kickstarter page, which isn't encouraging at all. Having said that, nobody ever said you have to reveal everything about your project on day 1...
Looks like there is no newtonian flightmodel like the other Elite games.
Personly I never liked newtonian flightmodel I like this model that was shown here, feels more like good old classic ww2 dogfights
Newtonian will be in, don't know how exactly but it's confirmed in the games FAQ. David Braben has been critical of Frontier's combat though, so it looks like he's on the wright track.
Looks like there is no newtonian flightmodel like the other Elite games.
Personly I never liked newtonian flightmodel I like this model that was shown here, feels more like good old classic ww2 dogfights
Newtonian will be in, don't know how exactly but it's confirmed in the games FAQ. David Braben has been critical of Frontier's combat though, so it looks like he's on the wright track.
Liked the dogfight in that video, with newtonian it wont be dogfight per say
Yeah I hope they go for fly-by-wire controls in Elite as well. Coupled with newtonian physics that should make for intuitive controls with some interesting emergent situations being possible.
I was first excited about Elite making a comeback.. but not now.. In watching the youtube video there was an area that he talked about how a 3rd person can jump into an existing fight and win.. That is the issue I have with EVE for the limited 14 day trial I had.. I hate playing open world non-concentual PvP.. I enjoyed Elte original in the 80's because it was primary PvE against the AI.. It looks like this new Elite wants to make it all "free for all"... Sorry, I don't find it the least enjoyable to work your ass off in defeating a AI npc, only to have another player come in and dust my clock, since I'm down to 30% armor and take everything..... FORK that..
There's a new video out where he says you can play it single player. So if you want to avoid getting ganked and play it like the old games that would be a good option.
I'm not pledging to this game as I've pledged for another, however this kickstarter idea is all well and good, but I've not seen or played a game which has been made yet from this business model . Until which time that there is some tangible evidence that these people are selling a completed finish product, then I'm afraid I'll not be spending more money for a game which is not worth any more than any other box set sold to me after those developers paid up front to provide it to me.
This business model should be given a chance of course, but the gaming public have to be careful or we could all end up paying $500 or £300 to play a game only worth around £30 or $45.
I'm not pledging to this game as I've pledged for another, however this kickstarter idea is all well and good, but I've not seen or played a game which has been made yet from this business model . Until which time that there is some tangible evidence that these people are selling a completed finish product, then I'm afraid I'll not be spending more money for a game which is not worth any more than any other box set sold to me after those developers paid up front to provide it to me.
This business model should be given a chance of course, but the gaming public have to be careful or we could all end up paying $500 or £300 to play a game only worth around £30 or $45.
Bandit
Frontier Developments have a good reputation for me. Being a long time Elite fan I had no problem offering money so that they can make a game that I would like to play, and I am prepared to loose that money for it (they don't actually take any money unless they meet or exceed their target). It's not like I got all hyped up and threw them hundreds of £'s that I don't have :P
This diary features David talking about how worlds & governments will change over time, and how that will affect the neighbouring systems, and player choices.
and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games
Couldnt agree more.
Elite is still listed as no1 best game of all times for me.
I am inclined to believe Star Citizen will be all better. Simply I think C.R produced much more modern versions of Elite and took it in the right direction. While Braben stagnated it, and basically didnt produce much at all.
But who is to say that two great Elite(like) games can not exist head to head
Though The big question on everyones mind is : will this be a mmo , or simply smale scale co op multiplayer game.
and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games
Couldnt agree more.
Elite is still listed as no1 best game of all times for me.
I am inclined to believe Star Citizen will be all better. Simply I think C.R produced much more modern versions of Elite and took it in the right direction. While Braben stagnated it, and basically didnt produce much at all.
But who is to say that two great Elite(like) games can not exist head to head
Though The big question on everyones mind is : will this be a mmo , or simply smale scale co op multiplayer game.
My impressions exactly. Be interested to see what Mr. (Sir?) Braben can do with procedural generation.
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Looks like there is no newtonian flightmodel like the other Elite games.
Personly I never liked newtonian flightmodel I like this model that was shown here, feels more like good old classic ww2 dogfights
If it's not broken, you are not innovating.
Valid points shared by many of the fans, including me. I do think Frontier have gone into this somewhat unprepared, David Braben has had to be proded and poked by pledgers to update and maintain the Kickstarter page, which isn't encouraging at all.
Having said that, nobody ever said you have to reveal everything about your project on day 1...
Newtonian will be in, don't know how exactly but it's confirmed in the games FAQ. David Braben has been critical of Frontier's combat though, so it looks like he's on the wright track.
Liked the dogfight in that video, with newtonian it wont be dogfight per say
If it's not broken, you are not innovating.
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I'm not pledging to this game as I've pledged for another, however this kickstarter idea is all well and good, but I've not seen or played a game which has been made yet from this business model . Until which time that there is some tangible evidence that these people are selling a completed finish product, then I'm afraid I'll not be spending more money for a game which is not worth any more than any other box set sold to me after those developers paid up front to provide it to me.
This business model should be given a chance of course, but the gaming public have to be careful or we could all end up paying $500 or £300 to play a game only worth around £30 or $45.
Bandit
Asbo
Frontier Developments have a good reputation for me. Being a long time Elite fan I had no problem offering money so that they can make a game that I would like to play, and I am prepared to loose that money for it (they don't actually take any money unless they meet or exceed their target). It's not like I got all hyped up and threw them hundreds of £'s that I don't have :P
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50% today
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elite. my first love.
and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games
"I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!"
Dev Diary 2 released.
This diary features David talking about how worlds & governments will change over time, and how that will affect the neighbouring systems, and player choices.
Elite: Dangerous on Kickstarter
Here's a look at the previous games in the series for those of you unfamiliar with them.
Elite
Frontier: Elite 2
Frontier: First Encounters
If you're interested in playing any of these old games, you can get them here, or here.
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Couldnt agree more.
Elite is still listed as no1 best game of all times for me.
I am inclined to believe Star Citizen will be all better. Simply I think C.R produced much more modern versions of Elite and took it in the right direction. While Braben stagnated it, and basically didnt produce much at all.
But who is to say that two great Elite(like) games can not exist head to head
Though The big question on everyones mind is : will this be a mmo , or simply smale scale co op multiplayer game.
My impressions exactly. Be interested to see what Mr. (Sir?) Braben can do with procedural generation.
http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1014633/Classic-Game-Postmortem
Not many 20£ pledge-slots left now, so make it now to get a cheap and great game in 2014!
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Mini jonty Friday today kl 13.00 CET /12.00 GMT, everyone pledges an extra 1£.
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2928
damn this is going too slow for my taste, DB really could need some more advertising.
guess I'll upgrade my pledge one more time.
I want this game so badly!!
Secrets of Dragon?s Spine Trailer.. !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwT9cFVQCMw
Best MMOs ever played: Ultima, EvE, SW Galaxies, Age of Conan, The Secret World
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The Return of ELITE !