How about having medals in game to promote things we can do?

Wyaston Hypatia · Jul 10, 2017

As long as it came with a disable feature control so I don't ever see it, then I don't mind.
Would not be high on my list of things to add.

cheesenbiscuits · Jul 10, 2017

I can see it now,update drops"you have 278 new messages"
Oh good,badges

ITZC0ATL · Jul 10, 2017

I think medals/achievements would be a good idea, but only in true Elite style. Medals aren't handed out for every-day tasks, so it makes sense to award them to CMDRs who have done something a bit bigger - like a Sag A* trip.

Ozram · Jul 10, 2017

HAL- 9000 said:
I think medals/achievements would be a good idea, but only in true Elite style. Medals aren't handed out for every-day tasks, so it makes sense to award them to CMDRs who have done something a bit bigger - like a Sag A* trip.

Yep... Sag A for sure, but there are a few others I think could do as well, Like Colonia and Hutton. Some CGs, for getting in top ten as well.

Pyrobee · Jul 10, 2017

Yay, another 'grind' for people to complain about.

Vasious · Jul 10, 2017

JohnRoberts said:
No medals, please. The premise if this game is "blaze your own trail", and the last thing it needs right now is a bunch of medals, followed shortly by forum and reddit post with optimized instructions on how to get them with minimum effort, and a whole lemming train of people doing the same thing.

How would that stop you ignoring them, and still blazing your own trial?
How does a whole lemming train of people doing the same thing affect you?

Are the threads about people going to Sag A* wrong for the same reason.

What if the medals came with a revamped Miliatry career, if that was still optional, woudl that still stop you from blazing your own trail?

Arindor · Jul 10, 2017

"Elite II: Frontier" medals worked well alongside rank:

Mission type	Federation	Empire

First Important Delivery	Certificate of Valour	Crimson Brassard
First Secret Delivery	Starburst	Black Polygon
First Assassination	Purple Omega	Golden Spike
First Photo Mission	Vermillion Crest	Platinum Cross
First Bombing Mission	Frontier Medal	Celestial Warrior

[td]First Excellent Photo[/td]
[td]Blue Excelsior[/td]
[td]Legion of Honour[/td]
[/tr]

PiLhEaD · Jul 10, 2017

Sounds like a good idea to me, and no real down side.

Maybe make them decals instead, or as well, just for fun.

And tbh, if this energises people, even using crib sheets, then that's good for the game.

E.g. I would do the Hutton run if I got a mug decal out of it....

Ozram · Jul 10, 2017

Pyrobee said:
Yay, another 'grind' for people to complain about.

What are you on about? These are just cosmetic acknowledgements for things we already do, in order to mark the occasions. Won't make your ship faster, gain any extra credits, unlock permits or any other advantage.

Fost · Jul 10, 2017

Ozram said:
Hutton mug?

Yeah! - if.when space legs arrives it would be nice to have a trophy or souvenir case on your ship and be able to buy things like the Hutton mug in souvenir shops.

Soopyyy · Jul 10, 2017

Yeah, I could dig this idea.
It would essentially be an "achievement" but keeping within the game world/lore. Medals could be awarded by the various super powers for certain actions. Taking part in a war or achieving certain milestones during a CG.

Grisnir · Jul 10, 2017

Agony_Aunt said:
Medal style achievements or Steam style awards in ED are pretty worthless. Sooner or later, someone discovers a quick and easy way to get the achievement, and then everyone has it with minimal effort.

There is a easy way to reach hutton orbital or Sag A? [big grin]

Pyrobee · Jul 10, 2017

Ozram said:
What are you on about? These are just cosmetic acknowledgements for things we already do, in order to mark the occasions. Won't make your ship faster, gain any extra credits, unlock permits or any other advantage.

It was more of a jibe at the constant whining about grinding, and believe me people will because they already whine about cosmetic stuff, medals won't be any different.

Tataboj · Jul 10, 2017

Steam achievements! Steam achievements! Steam achievements!

Ozram · Jul 10, 2017

Pyrobee said:
It was more of a jibe at the constant whining about grinding, and believe me people will because they already whine about cosmetic stuff, medals won't be any different.

Ah... yes, well.

Soopyyy · Jul 10, 2017

Ozram said:
Ah... yes, well.

People claim that Engineers is "optional". At least this would very much be actually optional.

Manticore · Jul 10, 2017

Soopyyy said:
It would essentially be an "achievement" but keeping within the game world/lore. Medals could be awarded by the various super powers for certain actions. Taking part in a war or achieving certain milestones during a CG.

How about the potential up and coning human vs. Thargoids war? That should be fun on the bus..... personally I couldn't care less one way or the other but the OP has every right to make the suggestion.

StiTch · Jul 10, 2017

Well Elite is really supposed to be a free roam/"sandbox" game. Achievements to guide you to completing set role challenges kinda gets in the way of that.

Leper Messiah · Jul 10, 2017

I'm all for achievements and medals (although as someone mentioned IN game and not steam as many don't use steam). Not sure I understand those against it as it won't affect them.

StiTch · Jul 10, 2017

Leper Messiah said:
I'm all for achievements and medals (although as someone mentioned IN game and not steam as many don't use steam). Not sure I understand those against it as it won't affect them.

People have to remember that the developers kind of have to have a hand in their own game development...

Just because a few players want hand-held "tell me what buttons to press" gameplay, it doesn't mean FD should bring ED down to that level. If the developers want un-defined gameplay that's their absolute right.

TL;DR "those against it" include the devs themselves.