AMA - first edition (Arthur, Bruce, Stephen & Paul)

[Bruce G]

is Raxxla currently accessible to anyone in game or is there something we have to do to unlock it?

Is the rumor true that someone has been to the system Raxxla is in honked it but didn't see it?

Are there any plans to continue the guardian storyline?

Will we ever see a third alien race?

Could we possibly have some news regarding the thargoid Orthrus variant?

Will the type 7 ever be downgraded to use a medium pad?

Can I have professor palin's old base?

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[wilkie79]

Is the galaxy going to be updated with the new ESA’s Gaia star map data?

 

[Lord Borne]

Can we look forward to more robust features for squadrons?

larger size, multi platform membership, a bank, etc

 

[Bruce G]

Any news on a fix for the PWS

We're still aware of the issue and working to fix the issue. As soon as we have a fix, we'll deploy it.

 

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[SpaceScania]

Anything for space truckers to look forward to in the new update? Don't need to be specific, but will there be something for those of us who aren't into FPS combat?

 

[Stinator]

Do you have any plans to improve fleet carrier-related interface? I think it is cluttering in some systems. Also FC could really benefit from additional interface features like ability to broadcast prices or available services.

 

[Bruce G]

Can we look forward to more robust features for squadrons?

larger size, multi platform membership, a bank, etc

We'd like to expand and improve the squadrons feature. Plans for this are unlikely to come to fruition before Odyssey, but it is on the agenda.

 

[VR jefranklin18]

Firstly, thank you for the increased openness around communications. A lot of of us have been begging for it for a while.

Is Frontier open to licensed cosmetics? I am thinking specifically of a Eddie Stobart skin for my Type 7 but there are lots of other options out there

 

[Boriant]

Buenas tardes, mi pregunta es esta. En PS4, la pintura Azure que regalaste no se pega al barco. ¿Planeas solucionar este problema? Gracias

 

[Bruce G]

Do you have any plans to improve fleet carrier-related interface? I think it is cluttering in some systems. Also FC could really benefit from additional interface features like ability to broadcast prices or available services.

We don't have any upcoming changes planned for the Fleet Carrier UI but are open to any suggestions and feedback.

 

[Kenneth McGrew]

You can most certainly ask and we will pass your feedback on to the development team.

Thanks - im a little unclear on the answer, will we have C1 versions of hard-points in the game? or has this not really been thought about until now? the most prudent of course is small seismic charges

 

[Acatalepsy]

How does the team think about the amount of grinding required for various activities, especially material grinding and relogging - is there any plan to make materials more fun to acquire?

 

[Stephen Benedetti]

Q: Reddit, Discord and other places overflow with problems from brand new users attempting to set up accounts and login. The process is extremely error prone and messy. Is Frontier planning on simplifying the process of new account setup?

We are aware that the new account setup could use some changes, and we have passed this feedback on to the development team. We have no updates on changes at this time but we will let everyone know if anything changes.

 

[CMDR The Riz]

Hi Team,
Thanks for this AMA!

Q: Will the Tech Broker Weapons (Shock Cannons, Enzyme Missile Racks, all Guardian Weapons) receive a balance pass and/or Engineering Blueprints?

 

[Paul_Crowther]

Are there plans in place to address bugs[1] in the base game and/or Horizons in the forseeable[2] future?

[1] e.g. Pulse Wave Scanner lag, Megaship Cargo ejection, Sysmap UI scaling on ultra wide monitors
[2] before or in tandem with Odyssey release

We're aware of reported issues and are looking into them. This process will always be part of Elite Dangerous now and going forward.

 

[grinning_crow]

Is the HIP 22460 Permit currently achievable in game?

 

[Bruce G]

Firstly, thank you for the increased openness around communications. A lot of of us have been begging for it for a while.

Is Frontier open to licensed cosmetics? I am thinking specifically of a Eddie Stobart skin for my Type 7 but there are lots of other options out there

o7 trucker!

You're welcome - we're happy to do it! License agreements are a tricky legal topic and we're not necessarily keen on adding real-life brands into the Elite Dangerous universe. If you pitch a brand idea that could exist within the game's lore, we may consider it!.

 

[Hadi Poker Face]

Any plans for adding some meaning to PvP and more incentive to do it? Things like the occasional organized fight and more powerplay, bounty hunting, or BGS stuff that could give it some more meaning and incentive would go a long way. As of now everything PvP related is mostly player organized and doesn't even have much profit unlike things like mining or trading or exploration.

 

[gosxicotet]

Good afternoon, my question is this. On PS4, the Azure paint you gave away doesn't stick to the boat. Do you plan to fix this problem? Thank you