Thanks for the update! It means a lot, coming from the top. I'm sure this will all get ironed out.
Odyssey Progress
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Thanks for the update! It means a lot, coming from the top. I'm sure this will all get ironed out.
I want to draw your attention, David, that Elite performed well on weaker systems than yours (Ultra 60 fps, of course).
Therefore, we all very much hope that you will make sure that your employees keep their previous promise.
We're not playing your game for super modern graphics. This is confirmed by the number of concurrent users who bought the game, despite the sharp increase in system requirements.
Thanks for the personal answer. о7
So, my rig is pretty similar to Braben's here, but a 980Ti, and I ran the game at Ultra in Horizons, but now High in Odyssey. I still get 120 FPS (limited) in deep space, but it's more like 30-40 FPS in concourses and settlements.
I would really like to see what FPS Braben is getting with his setup, because I think at Ultra, I'd be getting like 20 FPS now. If he's getting closer to 60, we really need a full listing of his graphics settings, and whatever other black magic is in use there. If David himself, or at least someone else at Frontier could comment on that, I would really appreciate it.
I would really like to see what FPS Braben is getting with his setup, because I think at Ultra, I'd be getting like 20 FPS now. If he's getting closer to 60, we really need a full listing of his graphics settings, and whatever other black magic is in use there. If David himself, or at least someone else at Frontier could comment on that, I would really appreciate it.
An apology goes a very long way, especially since i think many including myself can see the promise and novelty that Odyssey's features bring, once those bugs and performance issues are dealt with. I've even been converted to the idea of the first-person shooter in Elite, despite having been previously adamant that i would not use it, and that is due to its high-quality feel, present and identifiable even with the currently low frame-rate.
My own rig consists of an Nvidia 1060gtx card, and a Ryzen 5 3600x processor, and for the most part the frame-rate is on the low side compared to Horizons, but is mostly acceptable with the exception of stations. Lastly, at the risk of sounding like a flatterer, for many Brits who grew up with Commodore machines playing the early Elite games, the Braben name is legendary, not to mention one that invokes some (no doubt secretive) national pride, so it's painful when a release turns out like this, but a relief to know that it is being taken seriously. I have full confidence that these problems will be ironed out, i wish you and the team luck, and i thank you for reaching out to the players.
My own rig consists of an Nvidia 1060gtx card, and a Ryzen 5 3600x processor, and for the most part the frame-rate is on the low side compared to Horizons, but is mostly acceptable with the exception of stations. Lastly, at the risk of sounding like a flatterer, for many Brits who grew up with Commodore machines playing the early Elite games, the Braben name is legendary, not to mention one that invokes some (no doubt secretive) national pride, so it's painful when a release turns out like this, but a relief to know that it is being taken seriously. I have full confidence that these problems will be ironed out, i wish you and the team luck, and i thank you for reaching out to the players.
Hi, @David Braben
As I posted elsewhere on here I went back to Horizons as I couldnt run Odyssey (just below min spec) but was amazed to find Horizons runs better on my machine than it did before this update, and by some margin. When I switch to Odyssey (same planet) it's worse looking and runs at 30fps less. To my completely untrained eye I can't see why that should be the case. Im not saying it should run as well as Horizons, or at all well on my machine, but the discrepency between the two is quite stark, especially in places where I'd have thought there would be no real difference (ie stations exteriors, interiors on the landing pad, deep space)
As I posted elsewhere on here I went back to Horizons as I couldnt run Odyssey (just below min spec) but was amazed to find Horizons runs better on my machine than it did before this update, and by some margin. When I switch to Odyssey (same planet) it's worse looking and runs at 30fps less. To my completely untrained eye I can't see why that should be the case. Im not saying it should run as well as Horizons, or at all well on my machine, but the discrepency between the two is quite stark, especially in places where I'd have thought there would be no real difference (ie stations exteriors, interiors on the landing pad, deep space)
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Fellow CMDRs, please stop saying "we". I don't to be included in the group of entitled whiners that seem to abound in this forum. You don't speak for the majority, just yourself.
hs0003
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Looks like the game is having a hard time running smoothly when you increase the resolution by just a bit.
I'm running a 3440x1440 monitor, and turning super sampling down to 0.75 more than doubled my fps basically everywhere, where in many other games, lowering the resolution a bit affects the fps less.
I'm running a 3440x1440 monitor, and turning super sampling down to 0.75 more than doubled my fps basically everywhere, where in many other games, lowering the resolution a bit affects the fps less.
But... but... according to at least one person, if you post something in support of David Braben, you don't exist: You're a bot! So, according to that logic, "we" is the correct form! :/
I mean, this IS the guy who made a whole wireframe galaxy using only 32kb back in the day (assuming my memory of the numbers are accurate). His only adversary is Chris Roberts, who's a bit too much of a perfectionist so that his project's on Valve Time (or maybe a case of "biting off more than you can chew", also known as "There's a REASON publishers put out harsh deadlines and guidelines").
OK, maybe there's that one guy with the pink planets, but that's aimed at a more casual audience...
I've had the odd minor issue too .. not too bad on performance, the odd UI bug .. but on the whole I think it'll be worth going through. As far as it goes, for me, when it's going well EDO is pretty fantastic. I'm on an ultra thin atrmosphere sulphur dioxide world at the moment and the difference from Horizons is night and day.
So cheers to DBOBE for the message, to the team for hotfix 2 etc and to the people reporting bugs. Stay safe and ELITE!
So cheers to DBOBE for the message, to the team for hotfix 2 etc and to the people reporting bugs. Stay safe and ELITE!
thanks for that 
just pleeeeease fix apex shuttles asap, its not fun to be stuck on a planet where you cant leave due to gravity or temperature >_<
just pleeeeease fix apex shuttles asap, its not fun to be stuck on a planet where you cant leave due to gravity or temperature >_<
thankyou for all the hard work you and your team are doing, i hope it not to far away for us to land on earth!!
Mr. Braben,
As CEO of Frontier I understand you have to make some very tough decisions. Your company is responsible for the livelihoods of many.
However, with video game production, it is not a simple matter of "buy low, sell high". You are selling entertainment.
If, for example, the Queen decided to visit your facility or even your home, you would undoubtedly go whole hog to ensure everything went perfectly. The entire event would be finely reviewed to make sure everything went well. You would make sure Her Majesty was thoroughly entertained and that back up scenarios were in place in case things went awry. You might even research as to what The Queen might be allergic to! You would be attentive to her discourse.
The people who are purchasing your entertainment may not be royalty, but we are legion and our time deserves respect and honesty. It goes without saying that beautiful new things are almost useless if you are constantly crashing and cannot see them.
Thank you for listening.
o7
As CEO of Frontier I understand you have to make some very tough decisions. Your company is responsible for the livelihoods of many.
However, with video game production, it is not a simple matter of "buy low, sell high". You are selling entertainment.
If, for example, the Queen decided to visit your facility or even your home, you would undoubtedly go whole hog to ensure everything went perfectly. The entire event would be finely reviewed to make sure everything went well. You would make sure Her Majesty was thoroughly entertained and that back up scenarios were in place in case things went awry. You might even research as to what The Queen might be allergic to! You would be attentive to her discourse.
The people who are purchasing your entertainment may not be royalty, but we are legion and our time deserves respect and honesty. It goes without saying that beautiful new things are almost useless if you are constantly crashing and cannot see them.
Thank you for listening.
o7
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HeatherG
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Not many would come to the forum to talk directly to the community.
You have my full respect for that
You have my full respect for that
this please
The fact that David has taken this onboard personally shows the dedication of the whole frontier team and their guilt and shear regret when things do not go quite as planned. Things happen, there is a lot of code, but Im sure it will improve just as Horizons did and ED when it first launched. Yes things still need to be addressed but overall, the game is evolving massively while they have tried to please everybody in the process in all gameplay choices.
A couple of suggestions.
1. Fix mining in hotspots where you use mining lasers and do not get mats advertised in thos hotspots except when deep core mining. Thas been an issue since Patch 1 or horizons and a multitude of tickets have be raised, some of which marked as fixed even though they were not.
2. Bring out the Panther Clipper XL as promised during the build up to the players in newsletter #08 and #13, I think the non combat players at least deserve this as most of whats been released has been combat related including ships. Most nmon combat has been scaled back such as decent cargo profit runs, laser mining etc.
Not everybody in this game feeds their ego doing pew pew everynight so give something back to non combat players.
Thx
A couple of suggestions.
1. Fix mining in hotspots where you use mining lasers and do not get mats advertised in thos hotspots except when deep core mining. Thas been an issue since Patch 1 or horizons and a multitude of tickets have be raised, some of which marked as fixed even though they were not.
2. Bring out the Panther Clipper XL as promised during the build up to the players in newsletter #08 and #13, I think the non combat players at least deserve this as most of whats been released has been combat related including ships. Most nmon combat has been scaled back such as decent cargo profit runs, laser mining etc.
Not everybody in this game feeds their ego doing pew pew everynight so give something back to non combat players.
Thx
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