Elite: Dangerous

CaptainHaplo · 06-29-14, 11:13 AM

Well, I had already prepurchased the game itself, but ended up grabbing the premium beta. Gotta say, this is truly ELITE - in the ways that are both good and not so much. Its got a learning curve (think X3ish) but I am really enjoying it. Great joystick support, beauty, reasonable gameplay mechanics (though flight physics is still undergoing a lot of discussion) and some interesting depth make for a game with a huge amount of promise.

Add in what will be a complete (and never the same replay) single player experience as well as persistent game universes (based upon what server you connect to) - and this really is looking like a winner. Given that the universe is procedurally generated past a certain point and won't have an "end", it is the closest to "real space" in many ways. Granted, Supercruise and Hypercruise take some getting use to - but they are workable game mechanics.

For those that enjoy a good space sim, keep an eye on Elite: Dangerous. You can still get into the beta if you want, or pre-purchase, or wait till it releases (which will be late 2014). I can also tell you - the devs are really listening throughout the alpha and beta process. This one is going to be big.....

Lionclaw · 06-29-14, 02:04 PM

Do you need to connect to a server for single player also?

Got my eye on it, but I'm just waiting for the release and impressions of it.

Haven't watched much of it though, only a couple of vids by Scott Manley.

I did play a bit in the -90's though, mostly Frontier Elite 2.

CaptainHaplo · 06-29-14, 07:39 PM

As of right now, there is no confirmation on distribution channel or network requirements for the final.

Time will tell. Obviously multiplayer will require online access. Not sure if one could play SP without at least logging in to verify credentials proving you own the game. Then again, they may allow that - who knows. Too early to tell.

johnpera · 07-15-14, 03:32 PM

Elite has changed a lot since the last time I played it (which was ages ago).

CaptainHaplo · 08-09-14, 06:39 PM

It has indeed. It is in beta-1 right now, and is truly playable (though there is lots of room to grow) as a "game".

eddie · 08-10-14, 12:31 AM

Kind of spendy for a beta at $75.00, and does not include any downloadable content. That comes later, which you will pay for,lol Looks good though!

https://store.zaonce.net/elite-dange...157.1407648389

seaniam81 · 08-10-14, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie

Kind of spendy for a beta at $75.00, and does not include any downloadable content. That comes later, which you will pay for,lol Looks good though!

https://store.zaonce.net/elite-dange...157.1407648389

The $50 non beta copy doesn't include the DLC either. But it's well worth paying the extra 25 to get into beta.

CaptainHaplo · 08-10-14, 10:54 PM

At one time you could by an "all DLC access" package for like 15 pounds. About 20 bucks. Was well worth it considering where they are going to take this game.

For me it was definitely worth the coin to get to playtest it.

06-29-14, 11:13 AM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Elite: Dangerous Well, I had already prepurchased the game itself, but ended up grabbing the premium beta. Gotta say, this is truly ELITE - in the ways that are both good and not so much. Its got a learning curve (think X3ish) but I am really enjoying it. Great joystick support, beauty, reasonable gameplay mechanics (though flight physics is still undergoing a lot of discussion) and some interesting depth make for a game with a huge amount of promise. Add in what will be a complete (and never the same replay) single player experience as well as persistent game universes (based upon what server you connect to) - and this really is looking like a winner. Given that the universe is procedurally generated past a certain point and won't have an "end", it is the closest to "real space" in many ways. Granted, Supercruise and Hypercruise take some getting use to - but they are workable game mechanics. For those that enjoy a good space sim, keep an eye on Elite: Dangerous. You can still get into the beta if you want, or pre-purchase, or wait till it releases (which will be late 2014). I can also tell you - the devs are really listening throughout the alpha and beta process. This one is going to be big..... __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

06-29-14, 07:39 PM	#3
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	As of right now, there is no confirmation on distribution channel or network requirements for the final. Time will tell. Obviously multiplayer will require online access. Not sure if one could play SP without at least logging in to verify credentials proving you own the game. Then again, they may allow that - who knows. Too early to tell. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

07-15-14, 03:32 PM	#4
johnpera Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Elite has changed a lot since the last time I played it (which was ages ago). __________________ PCOS Nonprofit

08-09-14, 06:39 PM	#5
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	It has indeed. It is in beta-1 right now, and is truly playable (though there is lots of room to grow) as a "game". __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

08-10-14, 12:31 AM	#6
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Kind of spendy for a beta at $75.00, and does not include any downloadable content. That comes later, which you will pay for,lol Looks good though! https://store.zaonce.net/elite-dange...157.1407648389 __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

06-29-14, 02:04 PM	#2
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Do you need to connect to a server for single player also? Got my eye on it, but I'm just waiting for the release and impressions of it. Haven't watched much of it though, only a couple of vids by Scott Manley. I did play a bit in the -90's though, mostly Frontier Elite 2.

08-10-14, 10:54 PM	#8
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	At one time you could by an "all DLC access" package for like 15 pounds. About 20 bucks. Was well worth it considering where they are going to take this game. For me it was definitely worth the coin to get to playtest it. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo