Congratulations to the fuel rats

Anyone want to enter a sweepstake for the time at which this thread gets shut down?

I'm guessing 11:24am UK time.

I.ll have 11.20am UK time.

It would be funny if Fdev gave goose his very own decal, i,m not going to suggest what it should be.

Put me down for 3:42p.m.
I have a meeting that finishes at 3:30, should take me about ten minutes to type something really bad and then report myself for it... Not that I plan on fixing the result!


Back on topic: There are many groups in the game that do a sterling job for their members and other players whom I am sure FD will get round to giving some love for their contributions.

One lesson I have learned that I live my life by and I think would serve well to be repeated here:

Be happy for those around you and your own well-being will follow!

 
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Just that i get this right...

if someone in your company does his job very well and get rewarded from the administration, you step up with the argument that when one is rewarded, every other employee should be rewarded, too?

I really have to remember that one for my next talks about my salary....
 
I think people are complaining because custom emblems have been asked for many times before.

I see it as a dead horse that FD just resurrected.

I know I'm getting rather salty in this thread, and I'm well aware how stupid I look for it.

But you have to be naive to think that emotional attachments are rare in this game. So losing out on a custom emblem can be a bitter pill to swallow for some.

If FD can give me a reason why custom emblems can't happen, I'll shut up. But only FD can end my protests.

Yeah, but like I said - you never even see them on other people's ship! The nature of the game means that paint jobs are often not even obvious -decals, you've got no chance. They're a waste of space so I really wonder why anyone cares that much.
 
Great stuff, they well deserve it!

Alltough I do have to say it is starting to get really annoying that FD only makes exclusive decals, its good they exist and all that, but with the expection of the decals on the onienhead painjob which is now quite a long time ago they only ever do decals a normal mortal player like me can't get. Throw a average player a bone once in a while FD!
 

Robert Maynard

Volunteer Moderator
In Forza, it's handled by having a load of pre-made shapes, that can be arranged in patterns that ultimately form more complex images. The beauty of it is because it's only basic shapes at the core, the data footprint generated is tiny. And if the PC crowd is worried about it, well, you can turn off custom liveries so you don't see what is on other people's cars in a race online. By that logic it must be technically possible in Elite, too.

Copyright? Maybe companies see people making their brand in a game as free advertising? That would explain why I've never been sued by Pirelli, Lucozade, Mtn Dew, Hasbro, or whatever brand (And I've used plenty), that I've used on my cars in Forza.

I just don't get what FD is so afraid of. If they say why it won't happen, I will respect. But their silence on the issue is just rude.

Maybe companies would not like having their brand associated with the actions of some player groups that like to post videos of their exploits on YouTube.

Using the "but it happens in other games" argument presupposes that Frontier would make the same decisions as the other Developer / Publisher - so far, they have not.

From memory, Michael commented on this in a recent stream - it was not a "Yes".
 
It depresses me that a significant portion of this community seem fuelled by jealousy, as though it's a zero-sum game and somebody else getting something somehow diminishes their own pile of stuff.

The older part of the game's demographic will no doubt recognise that particular attitude, from their own small children.
 
...Copyright? Maybe companies see people making their brand in a game as free advertising? That would explain why I've never been sued by Pirelli, Lucozade, Mtn Dew, Hasbro, or whatever brand (And I've used plenty), that I've used on my cars in Forza.

I just don't get what FD is so afraid of. If they say why it won't happen, I will respect. But their silence on the issue is just rude.

Just for background, in pre-beta there was a poll and discussion about the game hosting real sponsorship - e.g. to apply to in-game billboards <pick a soda manufacturer of your choice>.

The poll was positively against any such, and FDev indicated the subject was closed.
 
I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To fuel them is my real test
To save them is my cause

I will travel across the galaxy
Searchin' far and wide
Each ship to understand why fuel is not inside

Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
It's you and me
I know its my destiny
Client
They will all try to be your friend
On the rats you can depend
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
An empty tank so true
Our courage will pull us through
Client
You call me - I debrief you
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)

Gotta fuel'em all

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will dispatch them every day
To lead rats to the place
Fuel with me the time is right
There's no better team
Arm in arm we'll fuel the clients.
It's alway been our aim

Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
It's you and me
I know its my destiny
Clients
They will all try to be your friend
On the rats you can depend
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
Client
You call me - I debrief you
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)

Gotta fuel'em all (x4) Yeah

Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
It's you and me
I know its my destiny
Client
They will all try to be your friend
On the rats you can depend
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
Client
You call me - I debrief you
Clients (Gotta fuel'em all)


Oh you are a creative one, but you support the federation oh well now ones perfect. +1rep
 

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Maybe companies would not like having their brand associated with the actions of some player groups that like to post videos of their exploits on YouTube.

Using the "but it happens in other games" argument presupposes that Frontier would make the same decisions as the other Developer / Publisher - so far, they have not.

From memory, Michael commented on this in a recent stream - it was not a "Yes".

Well fair enough. I didn't know of any FD comment on the matter. Had I known about FD's comment, my reaction to all this would have been different.

I still say FD needs to sell emblem packs, that they produce in-house. Why we can't have superpower emblems on our ships I really don't understand. I think a lot of people would be happy with just that. I'd take an Alliance emblem.

Allow me to take this opportunity to apologise for my abhorrent & unwarranted behaviour in this thread. I got emotional again. I got so because of how much I adore this game. I'll take this opportunity to retire from the discussion. My continued presence would only cause further tension, which I would rather avoid.

My sincerest apologies, CMDR's.
 
Well fair enough. I didn't know of any FD comment on the matter. Had I known about FD's comment, my reaction to all this would have been different.

I still say FD needs to sell emblem packs, that they produce in-house. Why we can't have superpower emblems on our ships I really don't understand. I think a lot of people would be happy with just that. I'd take an Alliance emblem.

Allow me to take this opportunity to apologise for my abhorrent & unwarranted behaviour in this thread. I got emotional again. I got so because of how much I adore this game. I'll take this opportunity to retire from the discussion. My continued presence would only cause further tension, which I would rather avoid.

My sincerest apologies, CMDR's.

Hey if anyone's abhorrent here it's probably me, the way the OP phrased his post got me far too angry for what it was worth.
But also I agree that custom made decals would indeed be nice! (Perhaps a wider selection, ey, FD? ;D) but sadly FD's declarations are what they are.
 

Ian Phillips

Volunteer Moderator
10,000 rescues is one hell of an achievement!

Well done to all involved (I suppose that also means those who needed rescuing as well :)) and nice that you are the second group to have earned recognition in the form of a decal from FD.

Now, how about we start a campaign for a Hutton Mug decal?
 
.... probably because each emblem would require to be checked to ensure that it was internationally copyright / trademark compliant and not offensive (again, internationally) - which takes time and therefore costs money.

Not to mention that FD will need to manage access to each decal on an ongoing basis.
 
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