Couple O' Questions

[Krasny]

If it doesn't have Newtonian Physics like Frontier, then what is the unique selling point of ED?

What stops it being Evochon for the nostalgic?

 

[Andrew Sayers]

If it doesn't have Newtonian Physics like Frontier, then what is the unique selling point of ED?

What stops it being Evochon for the nostalgic?

I haven't played Evochron Mercenary, but here are some things people commonly cite as USPs for this game:

• realistic universe (look out your window now and pick a star - it will exist in the game)
• player-driven evolving galaxy (if you turn the tide of a battle, you may change the course of history)
• stealth-based combat (noise and heat signatures a la submarine warfare)
• Flexible grouping system (meet just the sort of people you want to meet)

I suspect other people will chime in with their favourites too

 

[Tinman]

If it doesn't have Newtonian Physics like Frontier, then what is the unique selling point of ED?

What stops it being Evochon for the nostalgic?

Did you see the video they released today?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6WmsnwNq98

That will give you a small taste of what it will offer.

 

[Slythe]

I would phrase it as "big universe" rather than "realistic universe" as I don't much care how realistic it is, but the ability to go where you want and (within limits) do what you want is attractive.