Buying option to start out in different ship?

Hi, I missed the KickStarter option to buy a different starting position and ship. Is there any way to still buy this? I’ve been playing/testing since PB and really enjoying it.
 
Longer answer: "Too slow, chicken marengo! Too slow for this cat."

It was a perk for the kickstarter backers and while it does seem a bit unfair. It won't have a big effect on the game long term, just means the kickstarters will be able to cut out a few hours of trading at the start of the game.

Adding an option to buy it now would really be too much like Pay To Win.

So its very unlikely it will be offered.
 
Intermediate answer: Maybe ;)

There have been enough people flouncing off their accounts and swearing they'll never play the game. Might be worth contacting some of them?

I have no idea how right or proper, or indeed legal - that idea would be - so please Mods - if this violates anything please delete.
 
Also its worth noting that some kickstarter backers even with all the upgraded start perks plan to start off with the basic ship and no extras.

For some the law of starting off in a basic ship with 100cr means more than a quick start.

Its the journey not the destination :D
 
It was a perk for the kickstarter backers and while it does seem a bit unfair. It won't have a big effect on the game long term, just means the kickstarters will be able to cut out a few hours of trading at the start of the game.
I had originally thought that it would not only give us access to a different starter ship but would also give us that ship if we died. Michael clarified a little while ago that this was not the case: you get that ship and if you die you can't start with it again, unless of course you buy it back via insurance.

I think however that each new commander slot you start would have access to this starting ship as well. Not 100% certain on that but it would make sense.
 
It won't have a big effect on the game long term

I'd say zero effect in the long term.

Adding an option to buy it now would really be too much like Pay To Win.

My opinion is that since Elite is a game that can be played but not won P2W is a term that does not apply. Speaking just for myself I wouldn't care if they started them in an anaconda. Won't bother me if they sell credits either. Doesn't affect me.
 
Hi, I missed the KickStarter option to buy a different starting position and ship. Is there any way to still buy this? I’ve been playing/testing since PB and really enjoying it.

Ive got a Supe Hornet LTI that I dont know what to do with (well, is not new, it has 3 minutes of play)
:D
 
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