I think one of the next updates should include a revamp of the game start up processes as well as the elimination of the game launcher.
When you start the screen, if for the time it takes to load the game needs to be hidden, this can be done with a video. You would then land on the games main menu, with possibly an extra option to load a specific pre-saved commander name before making the final choice of which game version to play.
Many possibilities exist for the opening of Elite but the launcher has become dated and fdev could certainly improve the way the game starts. Given the advent of Windows 11 and the new DirectStorage SDK, which allows for faster game speeds, Fdev may be able to use this API to improve game load times as well as direct access to game graphics.
Fdev could invite those who make ED/O videos to submit an opening game interlude, while the game loads in the background.
The most voted video makes it to the screen as the prelude to the game.
Just a thought.
When you start the screen, if for the time it takes to load the game needs to be hidden, this can be done with a video. You would then land on the games main menu, with possibly an extra option to load a specific pre-saved commander name before making the final choice of which game version to play.
Many possibilities exist for the opening of Elite but the launcher has become dated and fdev could certainly improve the way the game starts. Given the advent of Windows 11 and the new DirectStorage SDK, which allows for faster game speeds, Fdev may be able to use this API to improve game load times as well as direct access to game graphics.
Fdev could invite those who make ED/O videos to submit an opening game interlude, while the game loads in the background.
The most voted video makes it to the screen as the prelude to the game.
Just a thought.
