Odyssey Going Forwards

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I decided to ask ChatGPT to give you all an update:

Give me an update on Elite Dangerous Odyssey as if written by David Braben

and it said:

Greetings, Commanders!

I am thrilled to provide you with an exciting update on Elite Dangerous Odyssey, the latest chapter in the epic Elite Dangerous universe. Since its release, Odyssey has captivated players by immersing them in a first-person perspective, enabling them to step out of their starships and explore a vast array of planets and spaceports.

Over the past year, we have been diligently working to refine and enhance the Odyssey experience, taking into account the valuable feedback from our dedicated community. We understand the importance of delivering a gameplay experience that lives up to the legacy of Elite Dangerous, and we are committed to making Odyssey the best it can be.

First and foremost, we have been focused on improving the performance and stability of the game. We have made significant strides in optimizing the overall experience, ensuring that Commanders can enjoy seamless exploration on foot and engaging encounters across the galaxy. We have addressed various bugs and technical issues reported by our players, ironing out the wrinkles to provide a smoother journey through the stars.
Additionally, we have been actively expanding the content within Odyssey, introducing new missions, contracts, and challenges to further enrich the gameplay. Whether you prefer to engage in combat, embark on scientific expeditions, or delve into the realm of trade and commerce, Odyssey offers a plethora of activities to suit every Commander's playstyle.

In response to community feedback, we have implemented numerous quality-of-life improvements, enhancing the user interface and refining the controls for a more intuitive and immersive experience. We understand the importance of fluidity and ease of use, ensuring that you can focus on the adventure at hand without unnecessary hindrances.

Furthermore, we have been diligently working on expanding the variety of planetary environments and the settlements you can encounter. You can now explore diverse biomes, from arid deserts to lush forests, each teeming with unique flora and fauna. Engage in ground-based combat against hostile forces, uncover hidden secrets, or establish alliances with the various factions scattered throughout the galaxy.

I am excited to announce that we have also been developing major content updates, including the introduction of new star systems, outposts, and points of interest. These additions will expand the frontiers of the galaxy, providing Commanders with fresh opportunities for exploration and discovery. Stay tuned for future announcements as we continue to expand the Elite Dangerous universe.

In conclusion, Elite Dangerous Odyssey is an ever-evolving journey, and we are committed to continuously improving and expanding the game based on the feedback and aspirations of our dedicated community. Together, we will forge a path among the stars, unlocking the secrets of the galaxy and leaving our mark on its vast tapestry.

Thank you for your unwavering support, and I look forward to seeing you all out there, Commander!

Safe travels,

Pretty good - not sure about the forests or the fauna :D So maybe those wanting daily updates could just use ChatGPT and save David the effort of doing a cut&paste himself?
 
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I think the point was that the CM's are now locking threads for no responses on a every day basis . This is a new thing which I sadly dislike .
But this is the new and improved communication which we were promised time and time again . The forum's are less used and I believe that that was the idea . Losing most of the team to more profitable games is a fact of life and I don't think Sally could have done any more with the engagement .
 
I decided to ask ChatGPT to give you all an update:



and it said:



Pretty good - not sure about the forests or the fauna :D So maybe those wanting daily updates could just use ChatGPT and save David the effort of doing a cut&paste himself?
wow....... ChatGPT is pretty good. i think i may use it as a starting point next time i have to plan a work presentation!.
 
Any information logged by CM's is now automatically locked for no responses, go to staff posts and count the numbers of no replies.
As with the locked commander posts I am unable to comment

They have been in the past, nothing new there. These aren't threads that are being locked, these are informative posts that the CM's consider better discussed on the actual user forum father than the admin news forum so as not to have multiple threads running simultaneously which has happened in past. You get posters posting about it in the informative post, you get users making threads in the user forum section, you get people cross posting in both threads at the same time that just leads to confusion.

They don't want you to comment on those informational posts, they want you to discuss it in the appropriate place in the user forum where it belongs.
 
Why do you act like this has always been this way? Even Frontier themselves acknowledge that this is a rather recent change.

Why do you lock most information threads now?

  • I've noticed on the odd occasion that some of you are a little frustrated at information threads being locked. With the volume of conversation, opinion and questioning that posts like these are capable of generating - some on topic, some off topic - it can be really difficult to ensure that you are kept mindfully responded to and feeling engaged with us in the flurry, as well as filtering action points from amidst it all.
  • The aim of these posts is to inform you at the time with information we immediately have.
  • It's in no way a choice to silence your thoughts regarding the post, please do continue to share your thoughts in your own threads within the Forum as these are still monitored.
 
Why do you act like this has always been this way? Even Frontier themselves acknowledge that this is a rather recent change.

Well I don't see anything in that response saying it was a recent change, the recent change is indeed implied by the questioners phrasing but the reply doesn't actually address that the behavior was changed recently. You are drawing an inference from the poster of the question and then applying that to FDEV's response, which isn't actually contained in the response. I am not sure how long ago the change happened, but I certainly remember seeing some informational posts being locked quite a while ago.

I would have to do some research to see how far back the behavior goes, but really I don't care enough, the fact is they want us to discuss things in the discussion forum and not the news forum, not a problem.
 
May was when the locked threads started not even a page back on the staff posts . Before that it was quite lively and fun and interactive and a nice community . Now it's like a bar on a Sunday in the outer Hebrides..
 
May was when the locked threads started not even a page back on the staff posts . Before that it was quite lively and fun and interactive and a nice community . Now it's like a bar on a Sunday in the outer Hebrides..

So you aren't allowed to discuss the information posts on other parts of the forum?
 
I am not a liberty to answer that but when a post before may came up we would have many posters agreeing or disagreeing and now there is a apathy what's the point ? Fdev aren't interested sort of mindset . I still think it's a shame .
 
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