one pilot? or more?

[scrufferpops]

In the game, will you be able to start more than one save game with different pilots all on the same account?

Or will there be just one save game and no option to start again, or have an alt pilot or start in a different starting position.

Has this been covered? I've searched the forums pretty much exhaustively and havn't seen this topic covered.

For one thing, im participating in the closed 2nd phase of beta testing and my lodger is REALLY interested in creating a seperate pilot to me (For purposes of testing, of course, as well as marvel at the majestic anacondas sweeping gracefully by as he locks on with proton torpedo's....)

 

[Out2lunch]

Details are a bit sketchy but it is to believed that you will be able to have more than one character per account.

This is a topic of hot debate though as many people believe you should only be able to have one.

I personally like having alts, and hope we can have many.

 

[psykokow]

this is often discussed... join the most recent thread here
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7428

 

[Out2lunch]

this is often discussed... join the most recent thread here
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7428

Thanks Mr TheCow, but he might not have private baskets forum access...

 

[insanephoton]

this is often discussed... join the most recent thread here
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7428

Just a heads up that not everyone is going to be able to join that thread as it's in the PBF.

Arrgh ninja posted by Out2Lunch

It would be nice if we could get an official statement of what FD's position is.

 

[psykokow]

Just a heads up that not everyone is going to be able to join that thread as it's in the PBF.

It would be nice if we could get an official statement of what FD's position is

I did not notice that... in which case... on yee go..

 

[PacalB]

Details are a bit sketchy but it is to believed that you will be able to have more than one character per account.

Believed by who? We don't know that yet, FD so far are keeping "mum" about it. Also, there are many who would rather not see alts and toons all over the game, kills the atmosphere a tad (a hell of a tad!). If you want to experiment, play in offline mode and when up to speed go all player and take it from there.

 

[Oss133]

If you want to experiment, play in offline mode and when up to speed go all player and take it from there.

I have to agree with you there. Fair point, well made.

 

[Aewarin Jameson]

Believed by who? We don't know that yet, FD so far are keeping "mum" about it.

Michael during KS - specific question asked by myself - confirmed as such.

I also have reserved 2 commander names due to pledge level.

That aside, multiple "toons" has nothing to do with atmosphere killing - that's a tad dramatic.

Add to this:

- Some have families and would like their kids to play but not wreck their main
- Some would like to play on both sides of the law, experience the game from all aspects
- Some would have commanders to play exclusively with friends, and a different one when solo

What are they to do - buy a 2nd account ?

 

[azdour]

Some would have commanders to play exclusively with friends, and a different one when solo

This is how I would like to play.

 

[Associat0r]

- Some have families and would like their kids to play but not wreck their main
- Some would like to play on both sides of the law, experience the game from all aspects
- Some would have commanders to play exclusively with friends, and a different one when solo

What are they to do - buy a 2nd account ?

That's what you can use offline mode for, where you can do as much as you like, but in the shared galaxy you should be only 1 character and if you really have to, buy another account.

 

[azdour]

I personally will not be 'experimenting' with two characters so I will not be playing offline. I want to enjoy the whole online experiences with both characters.

 

[Aewarin Jameson]

That's what you can use offline mode for, where you can experiment as much as you like, but the shared galaxy shouldn't be to experiment in.

I personally wish to experience the full richness of the galaxy using my main (a pirate) when I am with friends, and again the same richness of the galaxy using my alt (explorer) when no one I know is online, and that is how I will be playing ED.

I didn't say anything about experimenting.

 

[Associat0r]

I personally wish to experience the full richness of the galaxy using my main (a pirate) when I am with friends, and again the same richness of the galaxy using my alt (explorer) when no one I know is online, and that is how I will be playing ED.

I didn't say anything about experimenting ...

I edited my comment since it was a reply to someone about experimenting in another thread.

Anyway having multiple chars makes it easier to exploit and unbalance the game, it also makes the choices you have to make much less meaningful, ED is not a typical role playing game where you're locked to 1 role forever.

 

[PacalB]

Michael during KS - specific question asked by myself - confirmed as such.

When it's put out there by FD then I'll take it as cut in stone. KS was a way back and as we can see by the DDF things change and are not always all they seem.

I also have reserved 2 commander names due to pledge level.

How they are allowed to be use remains to be seen, neither of us know for sure.

That aside, multiple "toons" has nothing to do with atmosphere killing - that's a tad dramatic.

Dramatic? Not at all, that is just your opinion in which many have the opposite feeling.

Add to this:

- Some have families and would like their kids to play but not wreck their main​

- Some would like to play on both sides of the law, experience the game from all aspects
- Some would have commanders to play exclusively with friends, and a different one when solo

What are they to do - buy a 2nd account ?

- The game cannot be all things for all peoples. Those arguments you place there lead to a universe of empty toon characters. There are more people out there that will use the toon option as a mechanic get around than allowing their kids to play the game and not wreck their main.

- You can experiment offline to your hearts content, when you've figured it out go online.

- Buy a second account? Well, it seems there are thousands that do exactly that in EVE already, I'm sure it will happen here too. More so when the the toon option openly available if it goes the way you are suggesting. That will mean there's going to be that many more toons, dead colourless characters populating the galaxy. Good for the atmosphere of the game? No.

 

[Associat0r]

Dramatic? Not at all, that is just your opinion in which many have the opposite feeling.



- The game cannot be all things for all peoples. Those arguments you place there lead to a universe of empty toon characters. There are more people out there that will use the toon option as a mechanic get around than allowing their kids to play the game and not wreck their main.

- You can experiment offline to your hearts content, when you've figured it out go online.

- Buy a second account? Well, it seems there are thousands that do exactly that in EVE already, I'm sure it will happen here too. More so when the the toon option openly available if it goes the way you are suggesting. That will mean there's going to be that many more toons, dead colourless characters populating the galaxy. Good for the atmosphere of the game? No.

Well said.

 

[Aewarin Jameson]

Anyway having multiple chars makes it easier to exploit and unbalance the game, it also makes the choices you have to make much less meaningful.

How so ? The decisions you make are relevant for the character you are currently commanding. How can that be less meaningful to the character ?

How does multiple chars make it easier to exploit when you can do exactly the same with 2 account. (I have 4 by the way so your point to me is moot)

When it's put out there by FD then I'll take it as cut in stone. KS was a way back and as we can see by the DDF things change and are not always all they seem.

As far as I am concerned that was a key decision to me along with single player offline no internet required option. Granted things are not set in stone until FD say so.

The game cannot be all things for all peoples. Those arguments you place there lead to a universe of empty toon characters. There are more people out there that will use the toon option as a mechanic get around than allowing their kids to play the game and not wreck their main.

Irrelevant as you can't see the "dead" toons as they are not online.

You can experiment offline to your hearts content, when you've figured it out go online.

Nothing to do with experimenting .. I will be playing on both sides of the law - my imagination and ability to role play is not limited to one alter ego. Are you suggesting you lack the ability to multi-role play ?

That will mean there's going to be that many more toons, dead colourless characters populating the galaxy. Good for the atmosphere of the game? No.

Leave the dramatic rhetoric out your arguments .. Dead toons can't be seen by players as they won't remain "in game" but be offline instead. The atmosphere of the game, as you dramatically put it, is ruined the moment you log off for the night anyway - how do I explain it to myself ... "he .. just ... vanished " Your other arguments have merit bar this one.

 

[Erimus Kamzel]

The private backers forum isn't open to all so I'll post what I put there in here...

I'm against multiple characters per account. Especially since we have a solo offline mode where people can experiment and play around in to their hearts content.

There are no skill levels to worry about. 1 character will be able to do it all.

I don't want to see ED be plagued with trash talking cowardly alts like Eve Online suffered with. Believe me that's what most alts we be used for - to grief and trash talk. It happens in game after game where multiple characters per account are allowed.

1 character will give meaning to reputation and could curb anti-social behaviour.

Elite, Frontier, and First Encounters were all games where it was one man and his ship VS the universe, and FD have said as much in regards to ED. Its one man vs the universe, not one man and his army of alts vs the universe.

 

[azdour]

Maybe we should have a poll?

 

[Aewarin Jameson]

There are no skill levels to worry about. 1 character will be able to do it all.

One character will NOT be able to do it all.

You proceed down the path of a pirate .. immediately all roles associated with the legal side of the law are closed to you.

1 character will give meaning to reputation and could curb anti-social behaviour.

You believe this ? I don't ... accounts are throwaway for some

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I still go by what Michael (FD) told me during the KS - multiple commanders per account (to a limit I accept) will be allowed. Until told otherwise this argument is moot.

I am in favour of multiple characters anyway as it opens up more benefits than it closes, however I understand that some people can't deal with this and the only option will be more than 1 account - I have 4 <shrug>