Which is the most exciting ship to fly using VR?

Mors Magne

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Which is the most exciting ship to fly in VR? I currently have a Clipper. I’m thinking that it might be quite exciting to fly through cannions. However, how does it compare to an Eagle (faster) or an Asp Explorer (better view)?

I’ll probably buy an Oculus Rift in the next few days and I’m thinking of fitting the best ship to enjoy it with in advance.
 

Faded Glory

Faded Glory
Much depends on which ships you like flying... :)

That said, the iCourier is great because you have a lot of glass to look through (great views out the side as well as the front and top), and it can go nice and fast! It's certainly one of my favorites.

I also enjoy the Vulture and the FDL, and of course the AspX, all have a lot of glass to see / look out of.

And in VR, driving the SRV, if it doesn't make you nauseous, is great. You really get the feel of the scale of the game when you see a huge gas giant hanging in space above you... :)
 

NW3

NW3
My vote would be for the AspX, for the cockpit view. For canyon flying, I'd suggest one of the ship-launched-fighters. They are more nimble and there's no rebuy if you crash.
 

Rulki

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All Lakon (Asps, Types), Gutamaya (imperial) and Saud Kruger (Dolphin. Orca, Beluga) ships.

Core Dynamics (federal) are ok, Corvette has a bit Top small windows.

Most other ships have to small windows.
 

Kaltern

Kaltern
AspX for the view. Get up, walk to the windows and just take in the gloriousness of the cosmos.

Any fighter for true speed thrills. Added fun when done through planetary canyons.
 

[VR] Frank_G

[VR] Frank_G
Asp Explorer and Imperial Eagle.

When playing Multicrew, try a T-9 / T-10... the seat placing and the massive canopy is second to none.
 

GunnerBill

GunnerBill
For me the DBX gives the best feeling in VR. Which I guess is because of the all round view from the cockpit.

I also like the Vulture because of the view forward through the floor.

TBH they are all good in VR.
 

VR andysonofbob

VR andysonofbob
I really enjoy the small ships and fighters.

BUT

Flying with flight assists off makes the difference between impressive in VR and ASTONISHING!

Even flying a Hauler is great fun FA Off!
[video=youtube;J3Rsw-33osw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Rsw-33osw[/video]
 

The Lawful

The Lawful
Nothing beats the T-10 canopy view in VR while in an AX fight. Nothing. Apart from that, Eagle | iEagle are my favorites, because of the crammed up DCS-like feeling. It's so real that I'm tempted to grab the silvery handles on both sides of the cockpit frame sometimes, so cool. Plus, all of the SLF. Taipan has limited side view, though. Luckily, the SLF pilot doesn't seem to care.

O7,
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777Driver

777Driver
T-10 combined with a GU97 on-board.

I-Eagle for Canyon running, wouldn't need it if they extended the SLF tether beyond 30km
 

Blairvoyach

Blairvoyach
I only recently got my Rift by which time I was in an Anaconda 15,000LY from the bubble. Initially gobsmacked at how lovely the bridge was in VR. I convinced a workmate to buy the game and he was having a blast in the Sidewinder and having a second account, I decided to wipe the save and experience ED as he was doing. Got to say, the small ships are amazing in VR, the Sidewinder, Eagle and Viper cockpits in particular are just so immersive, maybe because the walls & glass are so close you feel you could touch them. I've enjoyed it so much I've neglected my poor explorer dude out on the galactic rim, fell behind on the DECE expedition but I'm hooked again. I'm now in my favourite ship, Cobra mkIII and just made my first million in cash. I also tried a Diamondback Scout but strangely didn't like the huge open cockpit, funny everyone else seems to like the open space 'pits and as I also love the AspX, I'm a bit worried I will be disappointed when I eventually get there.

TL ; DR
Cobra mkIII, just so responsive, turns on a dime, good boost even un-engineered and the cockpit is glorious in VR.
 
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w3bbo

w3bbo
G5 AspX for VR. Very responsive in both normal and SC, great boost speed and jump range with views only the T9/10 can rival. My most used ship by quite some margin I suspect. The big 3 feel really big, especially the cutter which has the sexiest cockpit (think TVR/Alfa Romeo) with its white carbon effect trim and digitised panels. You can't really see those kind of details without VR.
 

Hell Razor5543

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It does depend on your flying style. I have only flown a few ships in VR, and they all have provided me with spectacular views.

With reference to the comment about motion sickness while driving an SRV it is possible, with time and care, to get used (and, eventually, resistant) to the effects. The reason it happens is simple to explain. Your actual sense of balance (in your inner ear) and your virtual/visual sense of balance are not in sync. Your inner ears 'say' that you are sitting reasonable still, looking at a computer screen (albeit an VR screen), while your virtual/visual sense of balance says you are being bounced around at high speed in a small off road vehicle. Your brain gets confused by the conflicting signals, and this in turn upsets your stomach. I have found that, if I stop playing the moment I start feeling queasy, I can extend the period between intervals of motion sickness. If, however, I try to tough it out I find that I end up feeling very ill, and I have wasted the effort of gradually building up a resistance (and have to start all over again).

I have got the Rift, and I cannot explain well as to how much better Elite: Dangerous is in VR. If I were told that I could no longer see the stars properly it would upset me greatly. Whichever VR system you get you will not be disappointed.

VR really changes your sense of perspective. I have a 27" monitor, and from 10KM away the Orbis stations take up most of the screen (when seen side on). However, the same station requires you to move your head through 20 - 30 degrees to see it from end to end. In the bridge of an Anaconda you could go for a quiet walk, but if you stand up in the cockpit of a Sidewinder you will knock yourself out on the canopy. I have, on a few occasions, coughed almost in reflex when my vessel is overheating, the smoke is that realistic.

Have fun in VR, fly safely, and see you out amongst the stars.
 
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Stinja

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In VR I find some cockpits interesting to check out but not fly in, like the big ships "bridge" cockpits, but to really feel VR I like something fast, yet also has a bit of dashboard and interior to give context.
My favs are probably the iCourier and DBX, both excellent ships in their own rights, and you can achieve stuff in them too, but they feel more immersive in VR. The glass isn't too far away (like the Lakon's fishbowls, where I personally felt too isolated from the ship), yet both have excellent views too.

The Python actually has pretty a decent view, except down, and is obviously excellent at doing things in-game with. Another option is using SLFs launched from the big 3, which means doing combat stuff really, but they are very fun to fly.

Really you just need to try a few and see what you like, as it's such an subjective call.
 

Captain N

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I've found the cockpits tend to feel more immersive the smaller they are and the more struts they have. Having something close to your face is what does it.

So my favourite one is the Taipan.

That ship feels like the closest thing to an X-Wing in this game.
 

Strangepork

Strangepork
Mors Magne said:
Which is the most exciting ship to fly in VR? I currently have a Clipper. I’m thinking that it might be quite exciting to fly through cannions. However, how does it compare to an Eagle (faster) or an Asp Explorer (better view)?

I’ll probably buy an Oculus Rift in the next few days and I’m thinking of fitting the best ship to enjoy it with in advance.
Click to expand...

The Imperial fighter is good, and the Eagle, iCourier, Asp, Clipper, Python, Beluga, 'Conda and Sidey.
 
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