Cyberunit1 8 January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 Anypony on here play Elite?I started playing a few days ago, and I'm looking to find people to play with My name on there is Cyberunit1, and you can find my skype and steam under the same name ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 (edited) Can I get a serious, BS-free review of this game? I've been thinking of picking it up, but I'm not sure if I'd really even like it. I'm asking this as someone who enjoys twitch-based dogfighting games, like Ace Combat and War Thunder (with a joystick). Edited January 9, 2015 by Regulus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberunit1 8 January 9, 2015 Author Share January 9, 2015 (edited) Of course! In my opinion, the game is fantastic. looks beautiful, and it's extremely immersive. The gameplay is awesome, but it can take a while to learn if you're too lazy to watch the youtube tutorials, as the in-game tutorials aren't very in-depth, and assume you already know a little about how the game works, so I'd advise you watch those if you do decide to get it. Although the game is huge, it can get a bit repetative as there's only so much to do: the starport missions, bounty hunting or trading. Starport missions are pretty generic, transport these goods, assasinate this guy, etc. Bounty hunting is easy as long as you can fly okay, just pick a nav beacon in a star system, and hang around it, a wanted criminal will turn up eventually, and can give you a lot of credits, but there's only so many ships you can shoot out of the sky before it gets dull. Trading is also an easy way to make a quick bit of money, but it's pretty mutch just jumping from station to station, which also gets very monotonous. All in all, it's a great game, but it can get boring quite quickly if you don't mix it up a little. I'm asking this as someone who enjoys twitch-based dogfighting games, like Ace Combat and War Thunder (with a joystick). Didn't see that bit xD I also enjoy War Thunder, and the gameplay can be pretty similar when you're in a dogfight Edited January 9, 2015 by Cyberunit1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 Didn't see that bit xD I also enjoy War Thunder, and the gameplay can be pretty similar when you're in a dogfight I have a habit of posting my posts before I'm done writing them, so I have to go back to edit/add things. Anyway, how does the combat system work? Is it possible to use a gamepad/joystick, and if so, does that offer any disadvantage against mouse players? Is there auto-aim, or otherwise gimballed weapons? Are shields so strong that it takes a hundred hits to kill something, or are they so weak that you die in one shot? Can you tweak/customize your ship? Are there any weapons/game mechanics besides the usual lasers and rockets? Actually, nevermind. A lot of those questions are answered on the game's website. xD Still, how does the multiplayer work? Is it either PvP or co-op... or both? Are there ever bigger battles between factions/players to participate in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberunit1 8 January 9, 2015 Author Share January 9, 2015 (edited) Still, how does the multiplayer work? Is it either PvP or co-op... or both? Are there ever bigger battles between factions/players to participate in? Well, it's Pvp, but if you've got a partner to fly with, it's a lot more fun. So far, in my experience, the multiplayer is along the lines of 'you're all in the same world, all alone, unless you join a faction, so you can have people to fly with.' Either that, or you get a friend to fly with, and go out bounty hunting, although there's no way to share the bounty between you. So far, I am unaware of big battles between the factions, but I anticipate them getting to be that way as more people start playing. Edited January 9, 2015 by Cyberunit1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Regulus 2,769 January 9, 2015 Share January 9, 2015 Hmm, okay. That sounds interesting enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberunit1 8 January 9, 2015 Author Share January 9, 2015 Yeah, I hope to see you on there xDFeel free to skype me, or contact me on steam if you want to talk about it more, or do a little gaming together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamehoof 0 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 (edited) Finally, somepony that plays Elite. I have a viper Mk 3 at the moment and I am a bounty hunter. Well I mostly just sit in a nav beacon area until I find someone that is wanted. Edited April 8, 2015 by Flamehoof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,206 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 If I actually did gaming on PC, this game would be an immediate buy. I have been watching Storpey play it and it looks like a game of my dreams. I am in love with space, I have this huge obsession with it, so anyone that knows this game now knows why I would love it. Plus there just seems like so much to do anyways. So tons of content even for the non-space fanatics. I really wish I could play it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long gone 8,929 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 If I actually did gaming on PC, this game would be an immediate buy. I have been watching Storpey play it and it looks like a game of my dreams. I am in love with space, I have this huge obsession with it, so anyone that knows this game now knows why I would love it. Plus there just seems like so much to do anyways. So tons of content even for the non-space fanatics. I really wish I could play it though. I believe the game is coming to the Xbox One later this year, no clear dates have been announced yet but I can remember hearing something about that. OT: I'll probably pick this game up during a sale later or something, trying to save money atm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,206 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 I believe the game is coming to the Xbox One later this year, no clear dates have been announced yet but I can remember hearing something about that. OT: I'll probably pick this game up during a sale later or something, trying to save money atm. O_O *implodes* That is awesome. I will be looking into this, I think you are correct because they showed it off a bit last year but I did not think of it until now. I could spend hours in this game just exploring the galaxy alone, I would most likely get lost in doing so. Time will be nothing at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long gone 8,929 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 O_O *implodes* That is awesome. I will be looking into this, I think you are correct because they showed it off a bit last year but I did not think of it until now. I could spend hours in this game just exploring the galaxy alone, I would most likely get lost in doing so. Time will be nothing at that point. I can remember seeing this gfycat of it during the beta and the player was in the middle of combat, then decided he wanted to go mining and then left the combat area to mine. That level of freedom the game gives the player is remarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Dirac 721 April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 If Stardrive 2 wasn't coming out tomorrow, I would be all over this. I have been waiting for that coming for over a year and I am going to need to get it out of my system before I join in on another MMO. After that though I would be happy to join you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,206 June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 My wish in my original post was answered! Elite Dangerous is now available for the Xbox One as part of the new Game Preview program. It is basically Early Access but for Xbox One. I played the trial and honestly the trial was kinda mediocre, mainly because it only lets you play the training and only for an hour. Not much time to get used to such a complex game but I was getting somewhere. I also cannot stand the combat, anyone else not like that aspect? However, I will be buying the game tonight. The game looks and sounds amazing and the atmosphere is incredible. Plus, I can just be an explorer! Exploring the galaxy like that is like playing a dream come true. I am really excited to get it. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.W. 3,619 January 22, 2016 Share January 22, 2016 *Pokes with stick* I picked the game up this past fall, so far I'm really liking it, went from a Sidewinder to a Viper, did some bounty hunting. Saved up enough to get an ASP Explorer, outfitted that for exploring, did that for about 3 weeks, came back and made enough to buy the Federal Dropship, still have it and I love it. Think I will get a Python next or just go straight to the Anaconda. Got one of the skin packs, the white reminds me of the LAATs from Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,206 January 22, 2016 Share January 22, 2016 Glad to see this thread was revived. :3 I will admit that I have taken a break form this game, only because I am eagerly awaiting the Horizons expansion on Xbox One. They are not giving any major info on that at this point which saddens me, but I watched Storpey play it and land on a planet, it looks downright amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinter 3,064 January 22, 2016 Share January 22, 2016 I've played on it abit too on xbox one, still learning my way around the galaxy XD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Dirac 721 January 22, 2016 Share January 22, 2016 I might be willing to pick this game up if I could find a group to play with. Anyone interested in forming a Brony Elite Dangerous group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost 1,410 January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 Glad to see this thread was revived. :3 I will admit that I have taken a break form this game, only because I am eagerly awaiting the Horizons expansion on Xbox One. They are not giving any major info on that at this point which saddens me, but I watched Storpey play it and land on a planet, it looks downright amazing. I have horizons on PC and I've still not landed on a planet yet Currently flying a top fitted vulture for bounty hunting and it's awesome, took on an anaconda solo the other day, so much fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowbolt bloodmane 4 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 hey! im starting to get into this game and i'd love to find other people to play with, my name is shadowbolt bloodmane, and you can find me at skype under that name too! see you ingame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 I have Dangerous and Horizon with me. I'm just waiting until SteamVR or an equivalent comes so I can get the full experience with my CH HOTAS setup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowbolt bloodmane 4 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 eh, i myself dont like VR, it scares me a bit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 eh, i myself dont like VR, it scares me a bit I hear ya, and it requires a beast machine to run it, but I want to give it a shot myself. Got to see if this is the next thing in entertainment, or a gimmick fad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowbolt bloodmane 4 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 it will propably just be a fad, oh sure there will be fanboys who use it, but sooner or later, it will die out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 it will propably just be a fad, oh sure there will be fanboys who use it, but sooner or later, it will die out Perhaps, maybe it will be. I just got to wait and see if the VR stuff is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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