Actually thinking the highland theme, a paintjob with a tartan pattern might be pretty cool I think (notwithstanding clan permissions that would likely be required though).
News Frontier's Blind Charity Auction for SpecialEffect
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Actually thinking the highland theme, a paintjob with a tartan pattern might be pretty cool I think (notwithstanding clan permissions that would likely be required though).
Robert Maynard
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Looking forward to the stream, Ed! 
One thing though - I understand that a unique skin may attract a higher bid but....
What about making the Space Cow skin a timed exclusive, say 6 months or so - then put it on sale in the store with a percentage of each sale going to Special Effect?
I'd expect that that would offer a larger return for Special Effect in the longer term - and the auction winner would still have a period of being the only player to own one.
One thing though - I understand that a unique skin may attract a higher bid but....
What about making the Space Cow skin a timed exclusive, say 6 months or so - then put it on sale in the store with a percentage of each sale going to Special Effect?
I'd expect that that would offer a larger return for Special Effect in the longer term - and the auction winner would still have a period of being the only player to own one.
Re: the Type 9 cow print.
For whatever reason, whether that’s lore, personal preference from the art team, style/visual adherence to the themes of Elite Dangerous, or other, the cow print would not have made it in to Elite Dangerous as a paint job for everyone to use. However, a light-hearted paint job like this was perfect for this special occasion.
I wanted to explain this, because we’d really like to reduce any negativity hanging over the 24 hour Christmas charity event for any reason.
As always we take your feedback seriously, and will discuss with the team responsible for creating paint jobs for future use. I’m sure similar paint jobs may be available in future, but this one is staying unique for this occasion!
Thanks.
For whatever reason, whether that’s lore, personal preference from the art team, style/visual adherence to the themes of Elite Dangerous, or other, the cow print would not have made it in to Elite Dangerous as a paint job for everyone to use. However, a light-hearted paint job like this was perfect for this special occasion.
I wanted to explain this, because we’d really like to reduce any negativity hanging over the 24 hour Christmas charity event for any reason.
As always we take your feedback seriously, and will discuss with the team responsible for creating paint jobs for future use. I’m sure similar paint jobs may be available in future, but this one is staying unique for this occasion!
Thanks.
Are the Type-9 and Conda paintjobs for PC only? Bobblehead?
I see what you did there. You decided to make it "Mooo-y Exclusivo". Well played.
I doubt I can get even close to the generosity of this community, but I placed an offer on the calligraphy frame anyway.
No negativity. Honestly. Would just love to have the ability to buy one. Would happily shell out £10 for it as it's for charity.
But good luck with the stream. May you raise lots of cash. o7
But good luck with the stream. May you raise lots of cash. o7
You could easily make one and not infringe on any one clan.
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Thanks for replying Ed, especially so late on a Friday evening. Above and beyond, as usual!
I'm sure there's no negativity for the most part, maybe a bit of initial frustration, but it will subside because of the awesome work the team does and the amount of support they (and the community) give to such an amazing group of people as Special Effect.
Robert Maynard
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Thanks for the reply, Ed - and understood. It'll be nice to see it in game (I hope) - or at least screenshots from the lucky winner.
Happy to apologise if you didn't mean what you wrote in the way that I read it. Also happy to give you a full explanation.
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I read that as meaning that the fact people had paid out for the £750 and £500 pledges for naming planets and station in the kickstarter 'meant nothing' in view of the fact that a player could potentially now receive the same reward for significantly less outlay by bidding in the auction.
There were two reasons I read it that way.
1. The ellipsis. You said 'If anyone is curious, here's the kickstarter pledge rewards ....' The ellipsis is used to denote missing text which the reader is left to infer for themselves, so you actually instructed me to look for a meaning above and beyond the words on the screen by using it. Not going to apologise for actually doing it.
2. The fact that the alternative interpretation of what you wrote (which I did actually consider before commenting and is what you've now said you meant) didn't seem to make any sense. It is essentially 'here's some amounts of money as a point of reference, but these points of reference don't actually mean anything'. If they don't mean anything within the context of the conversation we're having, they cease to be points of reference because referring to them doesn't enhance or inform our discussion.
I trust that clarifies things sufficiently?
That's fair enough Ed. Probably worth me pointing out that I was at least as enthused by the possibility that having done it the way I suggested could have raised more money for Special Effect, which is an excellent charity as you say, as I was salty about the fact the paintjob would never be sold generally after being given out as a once in a lifetime prize.
If you want to make it up to me, when you talk to the art team mention the word Orca and y'know - black paintjob with white markings
Then they can break my heart all over again *sobs*Seriously though, this is a great event that you guys do and for a really great cause; there's nothing but positivity from me about the event itself.
Oh and the DB1000 genuinely made me snort hot Ribena (no that's not a euphemism) out over my desk at work.
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Let's draw a line and start this thread again shall we?
Woo hoo! This looks awesome Ed, there's some amazing prizes on offer there. Is it wrong to rank the chrome Braben bobble head higher than a meal with the dev's? (awesome folks tho you all are).
Really looking forward to the livestream (they're always brilliant) and will definitely be making a modest bid on one or two items.
o7
Woo hoo! This looks awesome Ed, there's some amazing prizes on offer there. Is it wrong to rank the chrome Braben bobble head higher than a meal with the dev's? (awesome folks tho you all are).
Really looking forward to the livestream (they're always brilliant) and will definitely be making a modest bid on one or two items.
o7
Fair enough, I can live with that, not what I want personally but I understand why it is the way it is so I'll pipe down again. Thanks for coming back to us
That having been said I expect the bidding war to be quite significant on that item. The space-cow is truly a thing desired by many!
Anyway, see you on the day, taking bets now as to what point the stream starts getting silly as Ed gets more and more tired
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£ 2000 donations and 6 days left
If you had offered a Hutton Mug you could put on your dash for a set price but all proceeds to go to charity watch the total double or more.
If I bid for the dinner, and by some miracle the bidding is low enough such that I would win, could we have the dinner here in Australia? (TIC - just kidding)
I know I can't afford a bid that would win me any of the options so have made a standard donation instead. Hope lots of money is raised...
I know I can't afford a bid that would win me any of the options so have made a standard donation instead. Hope lots of money is raised...
Looking forward to the stream! I got to tell you upfront that I won't attend 24h but rather watch the first few hours and the last few hours and laugh at you a bit how done you will look. Respectfully, of course.
24h of streaming is a tough feat, but absolutely worth the cause. Can't be appreciated enough. o7
24h of streaming is a tough feat, but absolutely worth the cause. Can't be appreciated enough. o7
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