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4. Hyperjumping - there are changes being made to this, but it will be different to that. The effect in the video at the time was a prototype.
5. Yes - this is being improved continuously. More to come... ;-)
Will people that play in single player and private groups be able to influence the world in the same way as people in the all group?
For example, a blockade in the all group could stop players delivering goods, but the blockade could be avoided by going into a private group.
David - Has Michael worn the Helmet he got at Lavecon around the office?
or
Michael - have you worn your helmet in the office?
Hi David,
As a BBC B player from the 80s, congrats on realising the Elite vision on 21st century tech!
But what about multi-monitor support?
Currently 3x horizontal works but is more of a cludge and certainly isn't optimal. But what about 2x horizontal, or even 2x in a vertical plain?
Can you let us know any details on official multi-monitor support?
That is coming soon (ie friend's groups)... ;-)
Hi David - great vision that's really coming together now
There's been a lot of discussion regarding the effectiveness of gimballed weapons on the forum, with some players wanting them less effective, and others saying they preferred the way they worked in the first beta 2.00
What's your own view on this, and do you use them ?
For those of us without real life (or forum) friends, will there be a way in the game for us to meet like-minded individuals for fun and good times? Is it likely to be a case of a random encounter and a little bit of small talk, or do you plan to have hubs or missions that generate those encounters?For Beta 1 we have friends lists coming, which will mean that friends get to go into the same island.
I imagine the transition will be made smoother at some point, but how much of the station are you expecting to see at ~30km/s ?
Yes and it lives on my desk.
Michael
Not quite sure what you mean. We have seamless docking with stations now. There are more station types to come. I don't expect there ever to be a loading screen, except when you first fire up the game or restart it.
^^^ + any news on SLi / Crossfire support?
Will people that play in single player and private groups be able to influence the world in the same way as people in the all group?
For example, a blockade in the all group could stop players delivering goods, but the blockade could be avoided by going into a private group.
They are all working together. The blockades will be largely AIs, and that will still exist.
Gimballed weapons are great I think - but mustn't unbalance the game. I think their powers were too high, but the principle is sound - trading some power for those who don't have quite the same pin-sharp aiming ability.