No, it's supposed to make you COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT to any Thargoid in the area. They'll assume you're a helium giant and move on...The combination is definitely terrible
New Paintjobs
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This confirms my impression of frontier development. They are artists and able to create beautiful games. But like many artists they don't know how to make money.
I often ask myself if these things would've been artistically acceptable for the original design team. It does look like a different crowd is in charge now that doesn't share nor respect the original art style of the game. Thankfully these silly outfits are optional but to me it does feel like a waste of dev time when other areas are lacking decent options.
You’re assuming these don’t sell well.
They are far from my taste but we don’t have the sale figures, for all we know they’re super popular. Just look at all the hideous stuff that sells in things like Fortnite.
We’d all like to think the general player population is sophisticated, but if you pay any attention to system chats you’ll realise that, despite most of the player base being over 40, they’re mostly oversized children.
Yes, it is an assumption. But I would not compare ED and Fortnite players, even if we can call some ED players "oversized children", both games aim at a different target group. Plus, I'm quite confident, that I'm not too far off.
Well, what we do know is that revenue from the Arx store is dwarfed by revenue from new game copies being sold still.
Indeed.
That's good, because there is no reason to buy ARX if you don't have a game.
And could you show me that numbers? Is it about Frontiers games at all or exactly about Elite Dangerous copies and ARX only in 2024?
I best refer to Ian's post about the FY25 interim result presentation that adds some good context and insights.
If you're looking for some more numbers, here's a list of Frontier's annual and interim reports.
I know these, I had hope for more specific info
Springe sale on FDev games including cosmetics for Elite Dangerous
PS. Adder gets... overdrive pink paintjob. There might be more silent additions, worth checking every ship for new paintjobs.
Source: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1900260665396216262
PS. Adder gets... overdrive pink paintjob. There might be more silent additions, worth checking every ship for new paintjobs.
Source: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1900260665396216262
Oh wow... I can see the stars...
Ho hum.
Don't mean to be too negative but, honestly, I've never thought the Chrome/Gold paintjobs were anything special.
I mean, the effect is done very well and they look very nice on certain ships but they're not something I'm waiting to buy for every ship I own.
The SCO ships have been around for a year now and, presumably, were in development long before that.
Is it not about time we had some of the Pharoah, Salvage, Mechanist or Squadron paintjobs (not to mention the easy ones such as Vibrant and Tactical) getting released for them?
Like I said, I get that the Chrome/Gold paintjobs do look nice but I can't help wondering how many people are buying them for the new ships simply because there's very little else to choose from?
Don't mean to be too negative but, honestly, I've never thought the Chrome/Gold paintjobs were anything special.
I mean, the effect is done very well and they look very nice on certain ships but they're not something I'm waiting to buy for every ship I own.
The SCO ships have been around for a year now and, presumably, were in development long before that.
Is it not about time we had some of the Pharoah, Salvage, Mechanist or Squadron paintjobs (not to mention the easy ones such as Vibrant and Tactical) getting released for them?
Like I said, I get that the Chrome/Gold paintjobs do look nice but I can't help wondering how many people are buying them for the new ships simply because there's very little else to choose from?
The are for wanta-be space rappers.
I think they look tacky, for people who are trying to compensate for something (i.e. being poor...probably).
I had to buy a ship-kit I wasn't that keen on to get a paintjob that I liked for my Mandalay, so yeah more paintjobs, how am I supposed to play space-barbies if I can't get the right outfit. Besides gold would make my Mandalay's butt look big.
I guess some people aren't bibliophiles.
I dunno.
Personally, I like the chrome paint for ships with that vintage "Flash Gordon" vibe or, possibly, ones that look a bit "Naboo".
I have a chrome iEagle and iCourier and I think the other imp' ships would suit Chrome too but that's about it.
Honestly, the best place for Gold paint is on a rapper's Lamborghini IMO.
Some people enjoy a finer depth of esthetics of how ship visually connects with environments it is in. Pretty simple and no need to judge others on own limited stereotypes and insecurities.
Can't say I like Gold but Chrome is classic.
