When will it become a game? Will it become a game?
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I did not receive crayons,
i cannot paint me into a wing with those NPCs
i imagined to be creating aid-convoys for the pleiades.
I cannot even find those aid convoys in the pleiades,
they just jump around nonsensical.
[h=2]Definition of game[/h][h=2][FONT="]1a (1) : activity engaged in for diversion or amusement : play
(2) : the equipment for a game
b : often derisive or mocking jesting : fun, sport
2a : a procedure or strategy for gaining an end : tactic
b : an illegal or shady scheme or maneuver : racket
3a (1) : a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
(2) : a division of a larger contest
(3) : the number of points necessary to win
(4) : points scored in certain card games (as in all fours) by a player whose cards count up the highest
(5) : the manner of playing in a contest
(6) : the set of rules governing a game
(7) : a particular aspect or phase of play in a game or sport
: organized athleticsc (1) : a field of gainful activity : line
(2) : any activity undertaken or regarded as a contest involving rivalry, strategy, or struggle
(3) : area of expertise : specialty 3
4a (1) : animals under pursuit or taken in hunting; especially : wild animals hunted for sport or food
(2) : the flesh of game animals
b archaic : pluck
c : a target or object especially of ridicule or attack —often used in the phrase fair game
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[/h][FONT="]I would say ED falls into 1a and 3a pretty easily, but that is based on Merriam-Webster's definition and not yours I suppose...
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(2) : the equipment for a game
b : often derisive or mocking jesting : fun, sport
- make game of a nervous player
2a : a procedure or strategy for gaining an end : tactic
b : an illegal or shady scheme or maneuver : racket
3a (1) : a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
(2) : a division of a larger contest
(3) : the number of points necessary to win
(4) : points scored in certain card games (as in all fours) by a player whose cards count up the highest
(5) : the manner of playing in a contest
(6) : the set of rules governing a game
(7) : a particular aspect or phase of play in a game or sport
- a football team's kicking game
: organized athleticsc (1) : a field of gainful activity : line
- the newspaper game
(2) : any activity undertaken or regarded as a contest involving rivalry, strategy, or struggle
- the dating game
- the gameof politics
- got into aviation early in thegame
(3) : area of expertise : specialty 3
- comedy is not my game
4a (1) : animals under pursuit or taken in hunting; especially : wild animals hunted for sport or food
(2) : the flesh of game animals
b archaic : pluck
c : a target or object especially of ridicule or attack —often used in the phrase fair game
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[/h][FONT="]I would say ED falls into 1a and 3a pretty easily, but that is based on Merriam-Webster's definition and not yours I suppose...
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I am referring to some forum regulars who tend to trumpet the same thing in just about every thread, usually very negative, looking for an audience.
Before "you" can answer your own question, you need to have a clear understanding of what a "game" is, and for us to be able to attempt to try and help you determine that, we need to know "your" understanding of what a "game" is. Unfortunately people seem to make their own definitions to common terms like "game", so for those of us interested in actual discussion, we need to know your definition.
I hope never: I have no time to play games, have a spaceship to pilot.
Already is a game. What do you do in ED. Just sit in the station doing nothing?
No, not at all. I like games that are challenging and make one think.
But, there is only so much 'imagination' that I am encouraged to use before I think, hang on, where's the game?
A blank sheet and no pencils it seems to me at the moment.
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It's not that bad.
Certainly are pencils and crayons and so on..Just not many of them. I do find it odd that you can't see them though.
I would have called it worse, but I would get a ban if I did.
Yeah, me too.
Game mechanics: BGS, pick a system and flip control from one faction to another.
PP, Pick a faction and expand their influence.
Bounty hunting find Pirates, kill them.
Mining. Well, mine.
Explore. Well, explore.
And I haven't even touched on the direct PvP possibilities yet.
Seems like a game to me...
PP, Pick a faction and expand their influence.
Bounty hunting find Pirates, kill them.
Mining. Well, mine.
Explore. Well, explore.
And I haven't even touched on the direct PvP possibilities yet.
Seems like a game to me...
Jenner
I wish I was English like my hero Tj.
That's pretty subjective I would say. And really - does it matter what you call it? The question is: is it something you enjoy spending time with?
The forum is here for everyone to offer constructive feedback to make the (whatever you wanna call it) better, though.
The forum is here for everyone to offer constructive feedback to make the (whatever you wanna call it) better, though.
ED, while isn't exactly "challenging" in my opinion, certainly makes you think. Imagination is a thought process, and you state you are only willing to "think" so much before you put that burden back on the title. To me, that sounds like a "you problem".
Now, if it doesn't tickle your fancy, good for you. I don't play "Barbie Pony Princess Adventures", but you might. You may enjoy titles that railroad you from one area to another, I don't. That doesn't mean that the game, or any game, is not a game by definition.
Simple enough, if you don't like it, move on to something you do like. Maybe the development will turn this game into the game you are dreaming of, or it won't. If it doesn't, everyone is free to create their own products to their own specifications. Do you, don't worry about everyone else.
Maybe open your eyes then.
What do you mean the BGS is boring?
I want to spend time on it! The graphics and planes are truly excellent And the galaxy, though mostly eye candy, I find amazing.
Look enderby, we're something like 4 years through the life of this game, we're too far gone to have any new revolutionary gameplay addition at this point. The game people play today is final, it may have some new buggy modules or some cool new recycled assets in the future, but this is it.
Keep hanging around the forums hoping for something to get better, especially this far into the development, won't give you any satisfaction and never will.