Can we maybe not change ARX cosmetics on-the-fly, please?

WR3ND

WR3ND
Rick6549 said:
Really ? I never knew that.
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Yeah. I assume it's just made up player head-canon for why the ship kits have no in-game effects beyond appearance.

Did Frontier ever get around to having them cast shadows at least? Or what about my iEagle casting the shadow of a regular Eagle?
 
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WR3ND

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Vasious said:
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"Today the Pilots Federation announced a firmware update to the Ships Holo Me system is ready to go live , which will allow the projection of the holofield to the external surface of the ship."

WR3ND said:
It somehow seems even stranger to me to earn cosmetics in the game and be able to change them around on-the-fly than as purchasing them separately previously.

Two steps forward, one step back. Well, I guess we're still making progress overall.

Just seems kind of weird, like holo-me for ships or something. Hopefully they don't try and explain it with in-game lore like that.
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Patrick_68000

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WR3ND said:
I've heard this will be part of the update introducing the ARX currency system for cosmetics.

I've actually rather enjoyed cosmetics being a part of game-play in the game, needing to go to stations to change them around.

Here are a few key points for me:

Learning to recognize ships on expeditions and the like.​
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Looking forward to coming back from the black to pickup my gold squadron trophy and Distant Worlds 2 decal.​
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And of course the obvious, changing a ship's appearance out in the middle of nowhere, including things like ship kits, doesn't make much sense contextually in the game.​

So, yeah, I'd prefer the application of ship cosmetics remain a compelling part of game-play than something applied frivolously with no game context supporting it.

Thanks.
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I agree.

There is a distance from the reality, with these novelties.
 

Spaceman Si

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"This will allow the near instantiates "repainting" of a ship to the livery of the Commander;s choice, with a tie in to the Bank of Zaonce's new online ARX shopping App.
It has even been programmed to mimic wear and tear that comes with long super-cruise journeys for that Authentic "Frontier ship" look. "

Wow. That's a rather lame ret-con. Though it fits with the occasional world changing magic that suddenly changes the way your ship operates even if it was thousands of light years away from dock...
 

WR3ND

WR3ND
Un1k0rn said:
Two things OP.

1: This isn't real. Get over it.

2: Seeing your ship in a hangar every time you log in must drive you mad.
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1: Of course it isn't real. It could try to be an engaging and compelling game though. Naturally these qualifications can be rather subjective.
2: No, it's just weird and ill-fitting.
 

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WR3ND said:
So, yeah, I'd prefer the application of ship cosmetics remain a compelling part of game-play than something applied frivolously with no game context supporting it.
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How long did it take for the maintenance guys to prepare, undercoat, then apply our complicated mutli-coloured new paintjob?

Oh, it was instantaneous? Goodness me. My immersion.
 

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WR3ND said:
1: Of course it isn't real. It could try to be an engaging and compelling game though. Naturally these qualifications can be rather subjective.
2: No, it's just weird and ill-fitting.
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LOL

Because a game ceases to be engaging because you can change the colour of your ship?!

Sorry mate but do you know how silly that sounds?

Gonna' be blunt: Grow up.

This is a video game. Expect video game things.

Want real life? Go outside and respray your car in a studio.
 

WR3ND

WR3ND
thistle said:
How long did it take for the maintenance guys to prepare, undercoat, then apply our complicated mutli-coloured new paintjob?

Oh, it was instantaneous? Goodness me. My immersion.
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It's for the sake of game-play. Likewise, my point about applying cosmetics frivolously is also for the sake of game-play.

I suppose it comes down to the sort of game you'd prefer. Frivolously casual, or compelling and engaging.
 

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WR3ND said:
So, apparently you missed my points in the OP or just assumed I was joking by stating them.

Okay...
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Dude you're literally crying about being able to change the colour of your ship!

Like, really? That's just dumb dude. If it really bothers you that much you must have a cra-cra good life, seeing as that's what warrants you going on the Internet demanding everyone else lose out because it doesn't suit you.
 

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WR3ND said:
It's for the sake of game-play. Likewise, my point about applying cosmetics frivolously is also for the sake of game-play.

I suppose it comes down to the sort of game you'd prefer. Frivolously casual, or compelling and engaging.
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Sorry, that makes no sense whatsoever. What is the difference? If it's "casual" to not have to return from deep space to change a skin, it's also "casual" to be able to change them instantly.

There are no circumstances where being able to change the skin will be a detriment to a player, or immersion breaking, however it is to the detriment of a player to not be able to use their purchases for months due to how they are currently playing the game. The only people it affects are those who WANT to be able to change skins but cant.
 

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Factabulous said:
Doesn't everyone make airbrush noises while they click 🤔 I know I do, otherwise the immersion alarm goes off and we have to evacuate the building .. again
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I also leave the guys at least 4 weeks to get the respray done. If you expect it instantly, that's when you get those dodgy lines ....
 
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