That are some strange features, I need to pay salary to some robots![]()
where did it say that?
robot crew were suggested to have a servicing interval, which if you chose to ignore would increase the chances of random failure..
That are some strange features, I need to pay salary to some robots![]()
where did it say that?
robot crew were suggested to have a servicing interval, which if you chose to ignore would increase the chances of random failure..
this what what I thought back to when i saw multicrew mentioned.. Anyone who claims to not understand why some may be disappointed after initially seeing FD announce multicrew and then later down the line seeing them clear up what they mean by multicrew should read this and then come back.
Yes the DDA say it is speculative, but, to post the below, and then announce Multicrew as a big headline, and not immediately inform us that it bears no relation to the DDF multicrew was a mean thing to do imo.
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8258
Basic Ship Crew Functionality
Crew are either human or mechanical
Mechanical crew are not sentient – they are basically specialised robots capable of carrying out specific activities
Crew have a service contract -this then means crew for both, because crew is as in first sence possible of both, mechancial and or human.
In the case of mechanical crew the remuneration package describes the maintenance schedule which must be paid for and carried out when docked Isn't that exactly whats a salary for a mechanical crew?
Once obtained, a remuneration package is automatically deducted from the commander’s credit account at the beginning of each time period; pay is in advance
Mechanical crew in cargo-form do not require maintenance, and can be activated (re-hired) at any time
Failure to follow the maintenance schedule for mechanical crew increases the chance of malfunction Thats what you meant, but well it is kinda a salary, even if called "maintenance" otherwise they will randomly not work. I mean why do they neeed salary, I also never have to pay for maintaining any of my ship systems a weird choice within the elite universe and a question to why then even human or mechanical crew should exist (unless human means only Real players)
isn't that what
RIP Asp and Python...Hey guys I was reading all this text wall and something EVIL went through my mind...what if Fdev are thinking about making multi-seat ships only flyable when there's a complete crew inside????
WOW! realism apart... that would cause the biggest tear flow of videogame's history!!!!!!![]()
You got some solid faith there, because with all that happened so far am I not ruling out anything : /HahaThat would mean actively locking solo players out. Much as that would probably "make sense" for large ships, this is a game and such a troll move is probably beyond Frontier.
When I bought the game I bought it for the singleplayer mode that was back then still supposed to be a thing where multiplayer still was meant to be optional.
Then they scrapped singleplayer and when I was about to ask for my money back they went all (in a general forum post, not personally to me) "please give us time, it will be worth it" and I made the mistake of doing that.
Still waiting for that decision to be worth it.
You got some solid faith there, because with all that happened so far am I not ruling out anything : /
Hey guys I was reading all this text wall and something EVIL went through my mind...what if Fdev are thinking about making multi-seat ships only flyable when there's a complete crew inside????
WOW! realism apart... that would cause the biggest tear flow of videogame's history!!!!!!![]()
I can already see many explorers end up stranded in the void because they are undermanned in their Asps when that update hits : /
YOU not understanding how the rating system works is not FD's fault, you should probably have some words with Steam about that, since I see a lot of multiplayer based games that have that Solo ranking on them that shouldn't really have that. FD doesn't offer it as a single player game, they clearly market it as an online multiplayer game and have for over a year now.
I can already see many explorers end up stranded in the void because they are undermanned in their Asps when that update hits : /
It will be interesting to see if FD allow wings of multicrew ships, given their rationale behind limiting wings to 4.
You can't really take the big bases on your own
it may seem like splitting hairs but i think it is an important distinction.
a salary for a machine is daft.
having to service them, or gamble on them breaking down/screwing up is a realistic mechanic.
all imo of course........ Personally I am all for credit sinks in the game. the last elite games had docking fees and what not which i would also love to see come back.... So long as they are realistic credit sinks which makes sense to a simulation of the life of a space(wo)man, and not just crazy credit sinks because "game".
indeed I think docking fees could also add purpose to the smaller vessels. If people want the smaller ships to stay relevant then docking fees could help. if a small pad docking fee is 3 x cheaper than a medium, and 10x cheaper than a large, then all of a sudden we may need to think about what size of ship we really want to be smuggling in.....
if we are only talking about 10 tons or less of cargo, then a small ship makes sense. but I have drifted off topic now so will leave that there.
as for the why should any crew exist..... well i think the point would be that although it may be possible to fly an anaconda on your own, it would be far less efficient. 1 way around this would be to lock everything to class E if being piloted by just you, with your ships computer doing everything else, and then depending on the level of skills of your crew would depend on what kind of gear they were qualified to use.***
just 1 idea, which may or may not be good.
*** but for Christs sake I hope FD do not do this without npc crew, i do not want to be locked into class E components unless i get other real people playing with me![]()
This is an MMO GAME. stop soloing and you have it fixed. Grrreeets!
Please stop blackmailing all of us because you backed something. I spent hundreds on ED and what?
"Ooh I backed elite so I want it to be single player." Get a refund and that's it.
Please stop blackmailing all of us because you backed something. I spent hundreds on ED and what?
"Ooh I backed elite so I want it to be single player." Get a refund and that's it.
Yes it should have been built as a multiplayer game, was and will be. You can do nothing about it. Forum is also multiplayer, people are here so you should quit ;]