I completely agree. Lets get back to what we can do to find out whos behind dynasty instead of finding out who is a "true" rifter and whos not.
THE FORMIDINE RIFT MYSTERY (Part 4)
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I completely agree. Lets get back to what we can do to find out whos behind dynasty instead of finding out who is a "true" rifter and whos not.
I'd counter that just because someone who wandered through EAFOTS aimlessly without engaging with the lore is less of a Rifter then someone who matches your definition of "librarian"
And here's another problem ... I haven't been out to EAFOTS since I reset my game save. As far as the game's database is concerned I've never been out to the Rift. I guess I'm not a Rifter.
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I think FD learnt with the finding of Jaques. It's unlikely to be a straightforward search in Galmap. Perhaps there's a back route in? Someone did suggest a route to get in ages ago, but can't find it now.
Are you SURE you cant find it Pat?
I'd counter that just because you wandered through EAFOTS aimlessly without engaging with the lore is less of a Rifter then someone who matches your definition of "librarian"
And here's another problem ... I haven't been out to EAFOTS since I reset my game save. As far as the game's database is concerned I've never been out to the Rift. I guess I'm not a Rifter.
But you have contributed via this and the previous subthreads, as have all the people I would class as Rifters. Ergo that is the criteria of a true Rifter. "Just" filter out the troll posts and you have your membership list!
HR 1759 is the N star system. (Double)
Works for me
That's a good idea, but it think the restrictions on the FSD are put into the system "over the air". And the organization responsible for getting the restrictions into the FSD system is the Pilots Federation (if I remember correctly).
What would a few people want to do with a mega-ship? I guess that such a mega-ship requires a crew of thousands to get moving. Surely 3-4 individuals would probably hardly be able to get the warm water system to operate to get some tea or coffee.
Short version: I think whatever is in Col70 that required some meta-alloys is something much smaller.
Short, tinfoil, crazy idea: there is an engineer in Col70 that requires 200t meta-alloys to unlock. Specialized in EMP shielded FSDs, PPs and other equipment
Agreed, a lot of CoR would be on the list, and I'll buy them a drink as fellow rifters any day of the week while disliking CoR, although as I've only been to Conflux and the gap maybe I shouldn't be let in the bar.
Okay! Do I get an decal for all three of my accounts?
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I say we STEAL the Zurara.
That's a good idea, but it think the restrictions on the FSD are put into the system "over the air". And the organization responsible for getting the restrictions into the FSD system is the Pilots Federation (if I remember correctly).
What would a few people want to do with a mega-ship? I guess that such a mega-ship requires a crew of thousands to get moving. Surely 3-4 individuals would probably hardly be able to get the warm water system to operate to get some tea or coffee.
Short version: I think whatever is in Col70 that required some meta-alloys is something much smaller.
Short, tinfoil, crazy idea: there is an engineer in Col70 that requires 200t meta-alloys to unlock. Specialized in EMP shielded FSDs, PPs and other equipment
Sorry.. what I meant to add / imply was that perhaps early-release drives didn't have the capability to be permit-locked because the need for a locking system didn't exist. Then, after x-point in time, the Pilot's Federation realised permits were needed, so all future FSD from that point were designed to be locked - and received over-the-air updates?
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Your a Rifter. It's not about where you been.
Heck... my wife should be an honorary Rifter for putting up with many a night listening to "HONK! Fuel scooping ... fuel scooping complete ... fuel scoop disengaged ... Frame Shift Drive charging ... 4, 3, 2, 1. Engage" over and over again (and over)
EDIT: I'll bet most of you read that last sentence in Verity's voice
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Actually I have difficulty with a tomb and memorial for people who through their greed for a big pay day signed up for a black ops mission. Those were obvious risks with secret missions and the vast resources being spent on this so they decided to take the risk for the money. It's not like they were tricked into getting involved.
That's not the kind of person I think needs special respect.
They deserve the same respect in death as anybody else so I would quite happily ship bodies back to the bubble for that.
But the only important reminder the ship needs to be is as an example of the lengths "they" consider acceptable to meet their goals.
No need to be sorry. It's a good idea. I like it. It's equally valid as my thoughts. Without evidence it's all theories, hypothesis and playing around with thoughts and ideas.
Throwing a lot of ideas into a metaphorical bowl, stir it long enough over a small flame of thoughts and then see what floats and what sticks. I like that method.
Yeah there do some to be a lot of loose ends around. One of them, when tugged hard enough, should start to unravel. Guess it's
Your a Rifter. It's not about where you been.
Heck... my wife should be an honorary Rifter for putting up with many a night listening to "HONK! Fuel scooping ... fuel scooping complete ... fuel scoop disengaged ... Frame Shift Drive charging ... 4, 3, 2, 1. Engage" over and over again (and over)
EDIT: I'll bet most of you read that last sentence in Verity's voice
Oh I think anybody who wants the decal should have it.
Even if we did start a faction and get a megaship we would only want to use it as a refuel/repair/sell exploration data base at whatever point is top of the list to be investigated at that time. If it went beyond that to BGS and gaining power I'd be off.
It should be usable by anybody hunting or exploring there. And as such the decal is more a statement of intent rather than look at my sides army. So anybody who wants it could have it in my opinion.
Somebody not interested or involved in the rift mystery wants to pop it on their ship, fine by me. Won't mean I will suddenly like them, trust them, respect them or consider them part of some non existent elitist group and any "secrets" they want to find will already be on public display here.
Yep. Wouldn't cheapen the reasons why I'd display it.
For better or for worse, the truth is that the original founding members of the non-forum secret group that preceded CoR's creation (and which still exists, <evilLaugh/> ) were all quietly recruited from the Rift and Canonn threads, Erimus and Drew being two of the most obvious, and myself as well. Not all of them remained involved in CoR (I left shortly after they became CoR and expanded exponentially in both numbers and activities that I wasn't interested in or had time for, and only dabbled from time to time after that), and some of the names might surprise you, but they would definitely fall into the "Rifter" category.
I would think connecting the decal to participation in a Zurura CG would be the way to go, although I also like the idea of getting it as part of a preorder for Premonition. Those seem to be the two simplest solutions, and the second would highlight our inclusiveness (which having a player faction would destroy IMO).
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An in-game free decal, or a token-fee-from-the-store-decal?
Either way, even though I know I've not earned one the way many of you "originals" have, I'd probably display it, simply because I feel like I'm involved, even if only a little bit, and despite not being in it from the start.
Hi Folks.
"End of a chapter" is a good way of looking at it. I hesitate to use the word 'Season' for obvious reasons.
The story arc that was kicked off from Reclamation is concluded, the R-R line and the exposure of the conspiracy. Right now, by necessity, Premonition contains some spoilers that won't be spoilers by the time the book comes out (hopefully that makes sense) - due to the inevitable length of time it takes to actually produce a book.
Right now I am 100% busy on finishing the book itself and I have other projects which have been delayed by the overrun on this one, so I simply don't have the bandwidth for more crafting at this stage.
Also I'm carefully considering the level of my future involvement based on the response of the last week or so. The community that I was writing for back in 2012-2013 has changed quite considerably in the intervening years. Despite my best intentions some of the vitriol received has been quite wearing. It has an impact and that also needs to be taken into account.
Cheers,
Drew.
I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope you know that, if only from us here in the Rift thread, the immense amount of effort you put into the event is greatly appreciated, and I for one am really looking forward to reading Premonition.