News Skimmer Massacre Mission - Temporary Removal

[CMDR Carbo]

Did somebody say care bear?

I feel like skimmer missions were problematic since their introduction. They need a redesign.

 

[CMDR Egmont]

BGS wants us to be rich.

 

[Temporelus]

So "temporary" like the nerf to long range bulk passenger missions has been "temporary" ?

The passenger mission type wasn't removed temporarily, it was nerfed, you just need to read the post.

Right now it's a temporary removal, the missions will come back but with different completion mechanics.

 

[aRJay]

Is playing the game as intended an issue now ?

Of course not, that is the point.

 

[omnicognate]

bugs that have been in the game that effect gameplay for months nobody bats an eye, way to make money and let people enjoy the game? "INSTANT FIX TOP PRIORITY"

 

[Obsidian Ant]

Because this is the worst thing in the game ATM right?! =}

I could only wish we got such initiative to fix MULTICREW.....

Oh it's all so your fault Yamiks!!

 

[Herbrand]

Is playing the game as intended an issue now ?

I believe they are the ones who decide what's intended and what's not.

 

[aRJay]

shame you cant fix the bugs as fast. Oh well. I'll shelf E.D again until I can get enough credits to play.

You can't earn credits in Elite whilst it is on the shelf.

 

[Paige Harvey]

Wow, quick.. Now, can we have some PS4 bug fixes? Please and thank you.

Hey!

We're currently working on upcoming point updates which will contain bug fixes for all platforms! Keep an eye on this forum for more info over the coming weeks

 

[Andyman286]

Hey!

We're currently working on upcoming point updates which will contain bug fixes for all platforms! Keep an eye on this forum for more info over the coming weeks

Excellent news! Thanks Paige.

 

[CMDR Carbo]

Skimmer falling on your head resulting in insta-death... No problem, we fix it in the next major release.

Killing skimmers paying you to much... Now we can't have this, stop the horses!!!!

 

[stormyuk]

Hey!

We're currently working on upcoming point updates which will contain bug fixes for all platforms! Keep an eye on this forum for more info over the coming weeks

Thank you, looking forward to it!

 

[Iskariot]

Is playing the game as intended an issue now ?

No it is not. That is the point.

 

[Aashenfox]

Just make sure it's an appropriate nerf and not obliterating the mission type, as seems to so often be the case (haven't done a single passenger mission since 2.4.03).

 

[aRJay]

bugs that have been in the game that effect gameplay for months nobody bats an eye, way to make money and let people enjoy the game? "INSTANT FIX TOP PRIORITY"

I like how you link making money to enjoying the game, very sneaky.

I disagree of course.

 

[Aashenfox]

Skimmer falling on your head resulting in insta-death... No problem, we fix it in the next major release.

Killing skimmers paying you to much... Now we can't have this, stop the horses!!!!

Leaves a funny taste, doesn't it.

 

[[VR] scipio_77]

I didn't use the abuse methods or know them, but these missions were on my staple list of making a little coin (albeit a very far cry from the reported earnings that people reported on stacking them in specific systems / goals).

Sad to see them gone.

 

[Latent Buzzard]

The passenger mission type wasn't removed temporarily, it was nerfed, you just need to read the post.

Right now it's a temporary removal, the missions will come back but with different completion mechanics.

You misunderstood. The additional multiplier that was applied to long range bulk passenger missions was "temporarily disabled" and we're still waiting for them to be re-enabled. These missions have been "temporarily" removed but you can be sure you'll be waiting a long time for them to be re-added.

 

[stormyuk]

Just make sure it's an appropriate nerf and not obliterating the mission type, as seems to so often be the case (haven't done a single passenger mission since 2.4.03).

I actually did a couple while I was in Colonia with no combat capable ship, but yes, its a good point.

 

[Jmanis]

And once again, those of us who just take the one or two that appear on most mission boards bear the brunt of this.