David Braben Powerplay AMA - Part 2 - Live at 4PM BST

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Trueman832

Trueman832
Hi David,
Can you share any news about planetary landings or the other big add-ons that we're all salivating for now that PP is coming out?
Thanks again for the game of a lifetime
 

Steve50

Steve50
MJC said:
Dear Cmdr Braben,

first of all huge thank you for for all the memories from the nineties. Growing up with all the Elite's is something I'll always remember.

Just to ask can we expect to have the pictures of mission agents soon. Like in the olden days of Elite:

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It would add to immersion a lot. A few welcome text lines would also be great.

Finally I would just like to add my voice for a "Clan Tag". Our group is growing and in big pvp battles we need a way to know who is who (especially when fighting alongside allied clans in a 3-4 wing battles) It would increase the visibility of people who want it and it would be a badge of honour to represent the clan with dignity.

Many thanks.

Cmdr MJC and lads from BIG.
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Oh yes please. A wall of text is so soulless :(
 
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Agrar Therenus

Agrar Therenus
Will there be perks to being on very good terms with a given faction, say the local authorities might be much faster and more willing to come to your aid? Maybe more leniency with fines and being generally naughty?

Excluding module rewards of course.
 
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Commander Starcloak

Commander Starcloak
Cmdr Braben,

Apologies for daring to venture a second question, but I simply must ask the burning question everyone wants to know: so, which Power will you be pledging to? :D ;)
 

besieger

besieger
We are aware that the background sim information is classified, but it would be nice if you could possibly give us at least a small hint on what qualifies a player group (if at all) to ascend into power status or to be more precise: what does a player group need to do to create a power (it is not that we do have to become a power ourselves, but we want to create a Space Viking-themed power e.g.)
 

Ferret06

Ferret06
Are you lot going to make me get in the car and make the short hop down the A14 to flick the switch to get 1.3 onto the live server..
 

SlackR

Banned
SlackR
Hello David,

Now that the essence of the game is firmly in place I feel like it would be an opportune time to flesh out the Galaxy and make it feel more habitable. Even something as simple as those glorious portraits of the powerplays makes such a difference! (Putting a face to the name and dastardly deeds!)

There are already text comms from NPC's and mission contracts etc, but I would like to know in what ways you plan to flesh out the Elite Universe?

Some examples perhaps...

Inhabited stations AKA that cool video you guys made with the pilots and little people on the landing pads.
Audio / visual NPC comms
Audio / visual NPCS offering missions
More sentient like dialogue with your ships computer (like the books)
Radio stations
Galnet news audio
Co pilots

Thanks Commander

SlackR
 

Ceekay

Ceekay
Hi David I'm copying a post I made about an hour ago re Powers documents

"As there are several types of encrypted data delivery missions available on the BB (that take up no cargo space) why do Power documents have to be loaded into the cargo hold? are they huge bales of paper documentation? or carved on stone tablets?

What would be more appropriate in the 33rd century would be some sort of high end encryption module that take up a cargo slot, has different capacities, requires power and is priced according to capacity but designed to fit a class 2 slot.

I would have thought small fast ships like the Courier and the DB or the Cobra would be ideal for this kind of data transport rather than Type 7's, 9's or Anaconda's, big ships could still be used but most of their cargo space could be put to a more profitable use hauling commodities."

Thx in advance and thanks for the 2nd Diamondback as well :)
 
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Troa Barton

Troa Barton
David Braben said:
There are a few different things here. We should probably have had something in for this at the start, but we need to do something. We understand some of the complaints - particularly about swapping ship load-outs.

I also think we should have discussed it beforehand - but given how many things there are in Powerplay, we simply didn't call it out.

This is a bone of contention amongst our designers - and we will do something in the future. There should be a cost to this - but that is for another day. So some news - we will be reversing this change shortly (or 'soonTM' as Michael B would say...), so to be clear this aspect will be as it was before in the public release.

This is a beta after all, and we want the best experience for everyone.
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Suddenly I'm excited for powerplay! Huge sigh of relief! Likely a collective one!
 

David Braben

CEO & Founder
Frontier
Retrograde said:
Now that the Powers seem to be the predominant players in the Galaxy, what is the role or importance of Major faction reputation? Has it become irrelevant?
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The major factions - or 'Superpowers' if you like - are still important - and are essentially made up of the Powers. Things like Naval Rank are still important, as is standing within the Superpower.
 

Armour

A
Will there be more of a reliance on procedurally-authored content in the game in future (local history, genealogy, culture, taboos and customs)? The galaxy at present is a bit stat-heavy, and doesn't quite feel as alive as it probably would with such reference material to both consult and have an influence on our behaviour.What are your thoughts as a well-known evangelist for procedural generation?
 

DextersIndignation

D
What are the time frames for the new paint jobs?

Tactical skins
Major Power skins
Award skins

Some have even asked for...

Chris Foss style skins?

Maybe even more national Flags for other ships? (But not for the French - No one likes them) (Unless they are given white ships - LOL)

Many have asked for a Pack of Skins that cover multiple or all ships, is this possible?

Also...
Will we ever get free Monster Munch?
 
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aDuz

aDuz
could you rename the courier to something like 'imperial interceptor' and save the name for a more realistic reincarnation of the iconic ship alot of us love
 

Opvernieuw

Opvernieuw
Hello Mr. Braben,

Thanks for making an awesome game, I’m really looking forward to Powerplay!
One minor complaint: sometimes it feels as though the Empire gets a little more love from FD than the Federation and the Alliance. Will this perhaps change in the (nearby) future?
 

munkor

M
MJC said:
Dear Cmdr Braben,

first of all huge thank you for for all the memories from the nineties. Growing up with all the Elite's is something I'll always remember.

Just to ask can we expect to have the pictures of mission agents soon. Like in the olden days of Elite:

View attachment 40827

It would add to immersion a lot. A few welcome text lines would also be great.

Finally I would just like to add my voice for a "Clan Tag". Our group is growing and in big pvp battles we need a way to know who is who (especially when fighting alongside allied clans in a 3-4 wing battles) It would increase the visibility of people who want it and it would be a badge of honour to represent the clan with dignity.

Many thanks.

Cmdr MJC and lads from BIG.
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i agree with this also, it would add to the 'immersion' so much
 
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