I have been away a while. A year in fact. I play offline, something about the security and alleged safety of only dealing with NPCs just does it for me. Yeah, I know, I am a wuss. But it's okay, a game is for fun and if I can control how my fun is delivered then great. Anyway, I digress.
Previously I was doing a Rares loop, spending a couple of hours every couple of days flying about trying to make as much money as quickly as possible. I wanted something better than my Asp, even though it had served me so well for trading and in combat. I was able to save up and buy a Python. I kitted it out with equipment a grade or two above stock level and proceeded to go about my Rares loop. Along the way for some absurd reason I spotted some crates floating about and decided to investigate. A couple of high value boxes looking to be collected so out came the scoop. You know where this is going.....A flock of Fer De Lances appeared, first 3, then another 2, then a further 3. 8 FDLs were locked on and would not be outrun. My Python was shredded, my bank balance was insufficient to pay the insurance and I was back in my Asp.......the inevitable rage quit ensued.
In the mean time someone decided it would be cool if the galaxy had factions. Then that we should actually visit the planets we had been passing by. Not to mention all the minutiae that has happened along the way, balance changes, nerfs and buffs, stuff that I have not been able to keep up with because I was not playing or keeping track of events.
I had an email, I bought Horizons, but have not played. So, my problem is this:
Should I delete my save and start all over in the universe because basically it is a new universe, or should I persevere (because that Asp has done so much for me and has been a significant investment) and try to adapt to the new environment? I don't get the opportunity to play very often at all but Elite is a special game to me from when I used to play Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga CD32 (who didn't love the jettison to increase your cargo glitch?) and I play to indulge my youthful appetite. One day I would love to have the ultimate battle cruiser, the ultimate hyper-ranged explorer vessel, the short range ninja combat ship, but for now, I just want to have a little fun and work towards small goals and enjoy the graphics, the detail, the immersion, that this game can bring.
Genuine helpful advice related to this would be welcomed, please try not to flame or be insulting, you guys have been here forever and obviously you know so much more than me and it will be obvious in your responses. Thankyou.
Previously I was doing a Rares loop, spending a couple of hours every couple of days flying about trying to make as much money as quickly as possible. I wanted something better than my Asp, even though it had served me so well for trading and in combat. I was able to save up and buy a Python. I kitted it out with equipment a grade or two above stock level and proceeded to go about my Rares loop. Along the way for some absurd reason I spotted some crates floating about and decided to investigate. A couple of high value boxes looking to be collected so out came the scoop. You know where this is going.....A flock of Fer De Lances appeared, first 3, then another 2, then a further 3. 8 FDLs were locked on and would not be outrun. My Python was shredded, my bank balance was insufficient to pay the insurance and I was back in my Asp.......the inevitable rage quit ensued.
In the mean time someone decided it would be cool if the galaxy had factions. Then that we should actually visit the planets we had been passing by. Not to mention all the minutiae that has happened along the way, balance changes, nerfs and buffs, stuff that I have not been able to keep up with because I was not playing or keeping track of events.
I had an email, I bought Horizons, but have not played. So, my problem is this:
Should I delete my save and start all over in the universe because basically it is a new universe, or should I persevere (because that Asp has done so much for me and has been a significant investment) and try to adapt to the new environment? I don't get the opportunity to play very often at all but Elite is a special game to me from when I used to play Frontier Elite 2 on my Amiga CD32 (who didn't love the jettison to increase your cargo glitch?) and I play to indulge my youthful appetite. One day I would love to have the ultimate battle cruiser, the ultimate hyper-ranged explorer vessel, the short range ninja combat ship, but for now, I just want to have a little fun and work towards small goals and enjoy the graphics, the detail, the immersion, that this game can bring.
Genuine helpful advice related to this would be welcomed, please try not to flame or be insulting, you guys have been here forever and obviously you know so much more than me and it will be obvious in your responses. Thankyou.
