..and obviously you havent played the latest iteration of X-R, i think its great.
Also, you obviously dont know the reasons why X-R failed at the launch. X4 will be completely different ball game.
Can Frontier Compete?
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..and obviously you havent played the latest iteration of X-R, i think its great.
Also, you obviously dont know the reasons why X-R failed at the launch. X4 will be completely different ball game.
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There's always a progression in these types of game. I can't think of 1 that doesn't have one.I agree that engineering could use a touchup for precisely the same reasons you say. But continuing on from that... in WoW I have to go to a certain place because it gives [substance X] which I need to combine with my raw donkey hide to make armor. I'd never really go to that area except to farm materials that I need.
Engineering was supposed to be a sprinkle of salt on the meat-and-bones of the game; an extra little fun thing. Unfortunately, it became an exploited tool and then a necessity (in some people's minds) although you certainly don't need it if you're playing solo or group, so many people treat it casually - I have mostly lvl3 mods because I don't wish to impact my gameplay with the difficulty of trying to get some pie-in-the-sky stat or tool - that would make it a grind.
As far as datamined wake exceptions, you can pick them up at almost any busy station or get them through mission rewards; that is how I get all my mats. If you simply must have a lvl 5 mod, with multiple rolls for secondaries, then you're going to have to grind for it [shrug] nothing new there.
I'm sorry, I missed whatever you had to say that came after this. Maybe try to figure out why.
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You hope i presume. I don't think you can know at this stage.
In my experience, grade 5 isn't that bad most of the time either once unlocked and you know the tricks to find the materials/data you need (bugs notwithstanding). The main thing is not to go chasing after (as you put it) pie-in-the-sky stats. most of the time i take best of 3, and since most mats/data comes in sets of 3, it makes it quite easy to get and make rolls.
X4 isn't going to harm ED or vice versa, both games are complimentary. Because what they do is different.
ED is all about a vast free roam galaxy sized galaxy and you being an insignificant speck in it with the emphasis on flying your spaceship being a really really polished experience. The X-games are a space mogul simulator where actual flight aspects and the size of the playable area are much more limited, with the emphasis on running an empire, owning station and fleets of ships and such.
Enjoy both and appreciate the difference, variety is the spice of life. This isn't football it's OK to like the "other" side.
ED is all about a vast free roam galaxy sized galaxy and you being an insignificant speck in it with the emphasis on flying your spaceship being a really really polished experience. The X-games are a space mogul simulator where actual flight aspects and the size of the playable area are much more limited, with the emphasis on running an empire, owning station and fleets of ships and such.
Enjoy both and appreciate the difference, variety is the spice of life. This isn't football it's OK to like the "other" side.
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I think its safe to say that we know that its going to be, if you know why X-R was what it was. There were real reasons why X-R flopped and those reasons arent going to be there with X4.
It doesnt hurt to think positive..
wow. that looks indeed very cool! but it's too early to say ...
that's why it's too early to say
sorry what?
I think its safe to say that we know that its going to be, if you know why X-R was what it was. There were real reasons why X-R flopped and those reasons arent going to be there with X4.
It doesnt hurt to think positive..
Positive is fine, but look at how many games get hyped these days only to turn out to be a lot less than they promised.
I really don't know, I saw X4 trailer, and saw still quite outdated graphics. This time even trailer spells out that it is TRADING EMPIRE game. Which ED isn't and never aimed to be. Any new space game is exciting, but 'can ED compete' hyperbole is too much.
I tried to get into XR, and couldn't due of very sluggish interface.
I tried to get into XR, and couldn't due of very sluggish interface.
If Offlinegate and CQC taught me anything, it's to never take what ED aims to be for granted.
I think that the OP question was wrongly phrased. I feel that it should be as follows;
"Does Frontier need to compete?".
I think that, as the leader in the genre (three years and going strong), FDev only need to maintain their level of effort to remain out in front. "No Man Sky" appears to have been renamed "No Man Plays it Anymore" and there still does not appear to be a firm date for the launch of "Star Citizen". While "Elite: Dangerous" has not held onto all of the Players who bought into it, the fact it is still selling nearly three years after the official launch, new Players are buying it (on the four platforms it is currently available on), FDev are still working on the Game, and a LOT of Players are continuing to play the Game speaks volumes.
"Does Frontier need to compete?".
I think that, as the leader in the genre (three years and going strong), FDev only need to maintain their level of effort to remain out in front. "No Man Sky" appears to have been renamed "No Man Plays it Anymore" and there still does not appear to be a firm date for the launch of "Star Citizen". While "Elite: Dangerous" has not held onto all of the Players who bought into it, the fact it is still selling nearly three years after the official launch, new Players are buying it (on the four platforms it is currently available on), FDev are still working on the Game, and a LOT of Players are continuing to play the Game speaks volumes.
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X series were a bit different games to Elite, so not sure if there is anything to compete on. Elite is about a pilot in their ship, making adventures in an open
They are different games at their core and even though they share some specifics (happening in space, open world etc.), I don't think they can be objectively compared. But that's just like my opinion man.
My guess is that you didn't want to do the reading grind through all the letters in the subsequent sentences to complete the progression towards unlocking my word-content.
Evolve or die. Naive to think otherwise.
This isn't an industry where you get a medal and shown to your safe space if you almost got there.
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ED is evolving. Possibly just not in a direction you want. Squadrons should bring some mechanics that many people have been wanting since 1.0. Mining improvements, a welcome addition for miners. Exploration changes, a welcome change for explorers.
I'm happy they have found the cupboard where all the orienteering gear was hidden. Well, more to the point, I'm happy someone told them to go look for it.
Although I wouldn't want to make any assumptions or anything.
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Sums up Ed pretty well i in my opinion.
Having loved X3 and then experiencing the huge steaming pile that is rebirth, I'm not going within a mile of x4 until at least 2 years after it's released.
Which will probably be around 2025 so i don't think it'll be any competition for Elite at all.
Which will probably be around 2025 so i don't think it'll be any competition for Elite at all.
