There are several features in the game already that I will probably never bother with, some of them deemed to be the core of the game by their fans, Fleet Carriers might join that number I will know that after the betas. The price tag will only determine when I acquire one not if, just how much of an issue upkeep costs will be might lead me not to get one.
None of which would stop me playing the game after all I am playing the game happily without a carrier now.
To go from nothing to 5 billion by the launch might be a grind but getting there in a year or more won't be as long as care is taken after all this isn't a race so why rush.
Great points!
So my opinion is colored by my experience - I've pretty much done everything I enjoy in the game twice: Once on XBOX, and once on PC.
That said, since I can't bring myself to grind from 500m to 5b, I'm thinking of just waiting until the new DLC is available ;-)
You will never land on one to do busines, repair or refit?
Even if you don't have one, because you are clearly flying with an analog ship, even then, you can use it. It will have a huge impact on the galaxy.
As stated before you should stop using your
abacus and grab a Quantum Computer and do the math, you need around 10 million per day to get it
Regarding the upkeep well, we don't know yet, we will see I am sure FDevs will have some safeguards for an inactive player with carrier.
You are an analog and casual gamer, I respect that, that doesn't mean all the content has to be available for casual play either.
Great points.
I group up with friends twice a week to play games, and we've pretty much done everything we've wanted to do in Elite, first on the XBOX, and then again on the PC.
I was hoping fleet carriers would give me something new to do (other than use them like any other starport) but at 5b I'll pass on the grind and wait on the DLC ;-)
On page 200 out of 800
https://inara.cz/galaxy-rankings/?page=200 you can meet commanders with over 5 bil. On page 300 there are couple close to it.
This means 25% of population may buy immedial, another 10-15% can buy 3 days later. Total 40% - pretty good math.
Uh, no.
While I get your math, several billionaires have already stated they have no interest in FCs.
Plus, I bet FDev can produce real numbers showing less than 1% of all ED accounts have ever had a 5 billion credit balance.
And many of us with large fleets don't see it as an appealing option to sell most of our fleet to buy one Fleet Carrier :-(
So, have fun with FC's, and I'll wait on the DLC.
You seem to be asuming that non FC owners will not enjoy, use or benefit in any way from FC effects and features.
Nope, I'm saying I don't think having more stations dramatically makes the game better.
Yes,I can totally see some places where a well fitted carrier could help, but when you have everything (ships and modules) you need already strategically located around the Galaxy, it doesn't get you very excited.
But really only time will tell - I'm going to take a pass at grinding 5b and wait on the DLC.
