That is exactly what happened... I usually play in solo at CG for this reason right here.
Cry Havoc, And Let Slip The Dogs Of Destruction!
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I stay away from the super populated systems (i.e. Starter Systems) as eventually, they'll become combat zones. My instance counter is still at 1, and the Station blew that one up before he could even scratch the paint on my Sidey. That was July 4th.
I might pay a visit to that system Old Duck with my Combat/Bounty Eagle and simply fly around to see what happens.
I think this was a one off thing. And honestly, this is what open play is about. You'll find 95% of the people are happy doing their own thing and not bothering anyone, the 5%, comes with the concept of Open Play. I've accepted that a long time ago in other games. Just the way it is.
Gary
I might pay a visit to that system Old Duck with my Combat/Bounty Eagle and simply fly around to see what happens.
I think this was a one off thing. And honestly, this is what open play is about. You'll find 95% of the people are happy doing their own thing and not bothering anyone, the 5%, comes with the concept of Open Play. I've accepted that a long time ago in other games. Just the way it is.
Gary
Okie I've lost my DBX last night to a wing of three who interdicted and ganked me in one of the engineers' systems. I've lost some dozens of millions in explo data, plus a measly 300k rebuy on my engineered stuff.
This was totally my fault. I wasn't in an alert state (as one should be Open at all times), I didn't pay heed to the "3 new contacts" notification in the upper right, and I kind of panicked because of the sudden interdiction immediately after going and returning from SagA*, the sudden change of pace made me forget to full-pip the engines/shields and check their position correctly on the radar, whilst rapidly FA-offing to exposition and escape. Aside from that, I've made the mistake of flying a fully-jumprange orientated fit, with downgraded thrusters, downgraded PG and shields, making it way less likely to survive.
That said, net matching and the server were so awful that my flight controls got frozen as soon as I'd submitted, and because of this unreliability, I didn't jump into my FdL to lulzavenge.
This was totally my fault. I wasn't in an alert state (as one should be Open at all times), I didn't pay heed to the "3 new contacts" notification in the upper right, and I kind of panicked because of the sudden interdiction immediately after going and returning from SagA*, the sudden change of pace made me forget to full-pip the engines/shields and check their position correctly on the radar, whilst rapidly FA-offing to exposition and escape. Aside from that, I've made the mistake of flying a fully-jumprange orientated fit, with downgraded thrusters, downgraded PG and shields, making it way less likely to survive.
That said, net matching and the server were so awful that my flight controls got frozen as soon as I'd submitted, and because of this unreliability, I didn't jump into my FdL to lulzavenge.
Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!! I'm assuming you had lots of first discoveries.. I value those more than credits. Credits are temporary, our name in the stars is eternal
I feel for you, man! Ouch....
ps - I'm opposed to combat logging, but I think I would have ripped every cable out of the wall anywhere near my PS4 if this happened to me, LOL
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Yep, that's what I'm hearing, and that's why I joined Mobius. To each his own
Cheers!
Okay. Still on holiday, still haven't actually started yet... (extended backstory, this is all a training montage..)
I'll be starting in open. Then heading out.
I don't personally think that playing in solo or private servers helps. Otherwise there will be no one left in open.
I'm going head of where it's quiet and learn how to defend myself. I don't know if I'll be good at it, but I'll accept that this is the simulation I'm in and that these people exist and make it dangerous.
Hopefully, by then I'll be in groups with some of you, and can arrange to meet up if we want to. That would be, for me, a proper mission by itself. That could be awesome. It's also something that my character will want to do. (I'm not totally sure whether anyone is going the full LARP in voice chat, it would be great if you are....)
I just think that leaving to a private space removes good players from open.
We need to keep the averages up.
I'm pretty sure that I'm in the minority, so don't worry about open being empty, unless people quit played ED out of frustration. And I think you'll do fine in open, as you know what you're getting into. But for every new player who is a forum regular, there are ten who are not. Imagine playing ED for the first time with none of the knowledge you've gained from this forum, trying to learn the ropes, and then being utterly and completely destroyed out of the gate by what some call "griefers".
But I agree with almost everything you say. I hope to make open my default game mode again once Frontier implements their karma (C&P) system. My alt character is embracing the danger of open, and Duck ventures into open when in his cheap Viper III looking for bounties.
Anyway, scan through this thread and take heart. You'll see that the majority are not just okay with open, they are very much pro-open, so you'll have some good mates to mission up with
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I'm pretty sure that I'm in the minority, so don't worry about open being empty, unless people quit played ED out of frustration. And I think you'll do fine in open, as you know what you're getting into. But for every new player who is a forum regular, there are ten who are not. Imagine playing ED for the first time with none of the knowledge you've gained from this forum, trying to learn the ropes, and then being utterly and completely destroyed out of the gate by what some call "griefers".
But I agree with almost everything you say. I hope to make open my default game mode again once Frontier implements their karma (C&P) system. My alt character is embracing the danger of open, and Duck ventures into open when in his cheap Viper III looking for bounties.
Anyway, scan through this thread and take heart. You'll see that the majority are not just okay with open, they are very much pro-open, so you'll have some good mates to mission up with
Newbies that aren't spoiled by these forums are likely better off. "knowledge" gained here is not worth much.
So does Mobius have an official Community page and in-game presence on PS4?
I don't know about that.
I know the current narratives and I know what I'm in for. I understand what's it there, I know exactly what I'm going to do.
How much do new starters really learn by just bumbling between planets?
It's why there is a community (and why we should all fly open, and chat)
You don't "should" on me, and I'll not "should" on you
Sorry buddy, I was on a roll...
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As everyone who's read my retorts knows, I only play in solo and none of my ships have ever had any weapons with the exception of mains. Yes, mines are weapons, but only defence, one cannot utilize them as offensive. I've never fired a shot!
My question is:
With the exception of muliplayer, what is the difference between Mobius and solo. I mean, in solo there's only NPC's to deal with, and in Mobius humans aren't alllowed to gack another human, but what about NPC's?
My question is:
With the exception of muliplayer, what is the difference between Mobius and solo. I mean, in solo there's only NPC's to deal with, and in Mobius humans aren't alllowed to gack another human, but what about NPC's?
I cant see how anyone is worse off from sharing tips in a community.
Are you just referring to the PS4 section?
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NPCs are NPCs are NPCs. They behave the same in all modes. So in Mobius, you might encounter other players, though it's pretty rare. When you do encounter another player, you know they signed a contract to "not ruin other players' gameplay."
I'm like you in that I much more enjoy outfitting my exploration and trading ships to perform their role and not have to worry about "griefers". I didn't start this way - my first cargo ship was an armed-to-the-teeth Keelback, but my gaming style has "evolved" over time.
So yes, come join us at MobiusPVE - it was created for players like us, and at 37,000 strong (across all the platforms), you and I are not alone in our preferred game-play style. Speaking of, you might appreciate the "I Play on Solo Mode" thread over on DD.
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Even if I happen to get "ganked" I think Open Play is the whole point of the game. My opinion and I'll stick to it. I have to adapt and prepare for it, it's inevitable. Each will have their own play style.
Gary
Gary
I was delivering for some lithium last night for the CG and noticed someone as on the local chat where they could find Imperial Slaves. The next moment the backdrop was lit up by laserfire. Now these events may be completely unrelated, but I'm hoping not. Even though it was just a background activity, it's that kind of background activity I want to see in the game =]
I agree in that it is the point of the game, & 75% of the time ill play in Open, its more immersive IMO. However, there are some times when I dont have the energy to keep my wits about me at all times & just want to earn some credits in repetitive monotony with one eye on my phone watching Netflix. For those times, im grateful for Solo, & im glad others have the choice.