LOL, to me exactly the opposite.
Elite: Universe sounds no better than Elite: 1337, and the latter one could be the definition of corny.
The only thing I don't like so far is the name.
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Elite: Universe sounds no better than Elite: 1337, and the latter one could be the definition of corny.
Exactly!
I always thought it's because it's the first elite to incorporate multiplayer (correct me if I'm wrong - never played any elite game after the original 30 years ago).
To this date, any NPC can be studied, his behaviour can be dissected and there's absolutely no challenge in beating him in the long run.
With human enemies, danger became 'real' for the first time.
Admitedly, the name as such sounds a bit awkward, but then again, I like awkward things...
To this date, any NPC can be studied, his behaviour can be dissected and there's absolutely no challenge in beating him in the long run.
With human enemies, danger became 'real' for the first time.
Admitedly, the name as such sounds a bit awkward, but then again, I like awkward things...
Elite IV: "We waited 20 years for this, you'd damn well better get it right"
(just kidding, Elite: Not-quite-deadly is fine
So 'ELITE: Mostly Harmless...Mostly' then? Just thought I would throw in a reference there well two actually..
How about...
Elite: Factions
Given how prominent the factional elements are and how much it seems that the factional interplay is likely to be embedded within the missions.
Elite: Factions
Given how prominent the factional elements are and how much it seems that the factional interplay is likely to be embedded within the missions.
Nah, too limited.
The name's been Elite: Dangerous so long that there's no point in changing it. It would be like if Supermarine Spitfire had been renamed Supermarine Britton when mark V was introduced...
Ditto.
LOL, to me exactly the opposite.
Elite: Universe sounds no better than Elite: 1337, and the latter one could be the definition of corny.
I agree
Nah, too limited.
The name's been Elite: Dangerous so long that there's no point in changing it. It would be like if Supermarine Spitfire had been renamed Supermarine Britton when mark V was introduced...
Ditto.
How about,
Elite: Anarchy
Seems a bit appropriate at the moment and uses a term in the original game as well.
How about,
Elite: Anarchy
Seems a bit appropriate at the moment and uses a term in the original game as well.
<opinion>It ain't broken, don't try to fix it!</opinion>
I like the name... except for one small problem. When I chat with other gamers online, it's a bit... awkward having to type the full name rather than being able to abbreviate it without having someone invariably ask if I'm talking about... something else. Honestly, that should be one of the first things a developer takes into consideration when coming up with a name - Is the abbreviation any good?
If you use the correct abbreviation - E: D - then yes.
I agree on the weak name, but at this point its probably not feasible to change the name - it would cost a lot of time and money, and possibly confuse people further. Think of all the things already written about this game, all the YouTube reviews and videos, all the pages already on the web with the Elite Dangerous logo.
Then you'd start hearing things like "the game formally known as Elite: Dangerous". Cue the Purple Rain soundtrack.
Then you'd start hearing things like "the game formally known as Elite: Dangerous". Cue the Purple Rain soundtrack.
I just hope when its finished it won't be known as ELITE THE SPAWN KILLER VERSION :smilie:
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You know that all these suggestions are being done with a tongue firmly in the cheek don't you?
We have no say about the name and hence this is all just a bit of casual banter.
Hey! Why doesn't Frontier take a leaf out of Google Android's naming...?
Elite: Jellybaby
Given my experiences as a complete hopeless noob I'd suggest:
Elite: Pad Loitering
or
Elite: Pirate Fodder
or
Elite: Asteroid Suicide Mission
Elite: Pad Loitering
or
Elite: Pirate Fodder
or
Elite: Asteroid Suicide Mission
Sorry if I have missed some or repeat suggestions from the previous 39 pages!
I like the sound of Elite:Evolution but here are some serious and some just for jollies -
Elite: Are we there yet?
Elite: Director's Edition [complete with glossy pics and a jumper knitting pattern]
Elite: Thirty Years, it better be worth it
Elite: Duke Nukem's got nothing on me
Elite: Horizons
Elite: Challenge
Elite: I dock therefore I trade
Elite: I can dock therefore I am happy
Elite: Snakes on a snake-themed spaceship
Elite: Destiny
Elite: Venture
I like the sound of Elite:Evolution but here are some serious and some just for jollies -
Elite: Are we there yet?
Elite: Director's Edition [complete with glossy pics and a jumper knitting pattern]
Elite: Thirty Years, it better be worth it
Elite: Duke Nukem's got nothing on me
Elite: Horizons
Elite: Challenge
Elite: I dock therefore I trade
Elite: I can dock therefore I am happy
Elite: Snakes on a snake-themed spaceship
Elite: Destiny
Elite: Venture
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ELITE: DANGEROUS
i don't know about you guys & gals but to me, that name perfectly fits with the game that we are beta testing
i don't know about you guys & gals but to me, that name perfectly fits with the game that we are beta testing