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That's a little disappointing. :(

Chapter 1 came so quickly in Q1 that we''re a little spoiled here. Q2 already started and the FF is being delayed. Will we even see chapter 2 in Q2 I wonder?
 

rootsrat

Volunteer Moderator
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to quickly update you on the upcoming Focused Feedback threads.

Unfortunately, we have to delay the Mining Focused Feedback thread that was intended for May 28th. We don't have a current date for when the thread will be posted but we will update the main thread with a new date as soon as we can.

In the meantime, we are still collecting feedback on Squadrons and Powerplay proposals and look forward to hearing any additional thoughts on those topics!

Thanks for the update Will. At least you've notified us in advance.

It is disappointing though. I don't know about Power Play, but I don't think there is anything else to add to Squadrons feedback (I think I've read all of it) considering the essence of the current proposal is: "You will get Guilds. They will have the usual Guild features. You will also get a mobile base, but no details on that so far. "

Question - does the delay of Mining feedback means the subsequent delay of Exploration feedback?

All in all - if you guys need more time to work out the details, that's fair enough. Still doesn't change the fact that it's very disappointing, also because there is no other news whatsoever (3.1, premium content for LEP holders).

Honestly, it just feels meh :(
 
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Thanks for the update Will. At least you've notified us in advance.

It is disappointing though. I don't know about Power Play, but I don't think there is anything else to add to Squadrons feedback (I think I've read all of it) considering the essence of the current proposal is: "You will get Guilds. They will have the usual Guild features. You will also get a mobile base, but no details on that so far. "

Question - does the delay of Mining feedback means the subsequent delay of Exploration feedback?

All in all - if you guys need more time to work out the details, that's fair enough. Still doesn't change the fact that it's very disappointing, also because there is no other news whatsoever (3.1, premium content for LEP holders).

Honestly, it just feels meh :(

I think Squadrons and PP feedback has run its course as there hasn't been anything new added, or really even clarified, or questions answered with any substance or meaning in over a week. Back into the holding pattern we go. It does leave one feeling kind of "meh" doesn't it?
 
I think Squadrons and PP feedback has run its course as there hasn't been anything new added, or really even clarified, or questions answered with any substance or meaning in over a week. Back into the holding pattern we go. It does leave one feeling kind of "meh" doesn't it?

I'm quite new to ED (few months in the game) and I really love this game but I never understood why FD manage their community / communication like they do. It makes no sense and only increase the frustration of ED players #SaltyCommentsEverywhere

There is a real lack on how they communicate with their community and I think that it would make a HUGE difference on the salty level of those forums if they were more transparent (I'm not asking them to talk about space legs or atmospheric landing)...

Like...don't tell "3.1 is closer than you think" if 1 month later we still have not a single clue when it will come...

What would have been nice :

"Hey guys, we know 3.1 is taking time to come but we are currently working on some technical issues. But hey, we love you so there is a sneak peek of what is coming *screen shot of atmospheric landing* " [big grin]

My 2 cents !
 
I guess mining and exploration are taking a back seat to all the "MMO" features. Pity.

I personally couldn't give a rat's arsenic about Squadron Guilds and Powerplay PvP and everything else that ignores the Elite vision from the DDF. But clearly that's just me.
 
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to quickly update you on the upcoming Focused Feedback threads.

Unfortunately, we have to delay the Mining Focused Feedback thread that was intended for May 28th. We don't have a current date for when the thread will be posted but we will update the main thread with a new date as soon as we can.

In the meantime, we are still collecting feedback on Squadrons and Powerplay proposals and look forward to hearing any additional thoughts on those topics!

This is very unfortunate news. I really hope this does not push back the exploration reveal date.
 
Mining delayed ... yeaaaah ... Exploration too maybe ?
Who cares about that stuff anyway right ... Q4 is coming but they did not say which year after all. Meanwhile they can always rerererererererebalance shield cells and PA ...

Pew. Pew. Pew.

So disappointing ... And yet so predictable.
 
I guess mining and exploration are taking a back seat to all the "MMO" features. Pity.

I personally couldn't give a rat's arsenic about Squadron Guilds and Powerplay PvP and everything else that ignores the Elite vision from the DDF. But clearly that's just me.
It's not just you. I'd love to see squadrons and open power play, but I would love some expansions on mining and exploration more. I'm not big on combat. It's far down on my list of I want to do in Elite, but it's the thing that's constantly on the front page of every update.
 
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Mining delayed ... yeaaaah ... Exploration too maybe ?
Who cares about that stuff anyway right ... Q4 is coming but they did not say which year after all. Meanwhile they can always rerererererererebalance shield cells and PA ...

Pew. Pew. Pew.

So disappointing ... And yet so predictable.

Nope.. just checked, they did lol

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Harbinger

Volunteer Moderator
Maybe I'm [wacky] but the most logical explanation to me is that they simply didn't realise it was a Bank Holiday (and as such no developers in the office) when they originally pencilled in the date for the discussion.

Occam's razor and all that.
 
Mining delayed ... yeaaaah ... Exploration too maybe ?
Who cares about that stuff anyway right ... Q4 is coming but they did not say which year after all. Meanwhile they can always rerererererererebalance shield cells and PA ...

Pew. Pew. Pew.

So disappointing ... And yet so predictable.

If they would allow the player base to directly work with FDev in terms of actual testers from a selected group of players that have in depth knowledge of the game in their respective parts (mining, exploration, powerplay, etc.) then they' d get the feedback they need instead of a mass of unexperienced palyers that really don't know fully what the balancing is made of.
Furthermore, they could directly use the results from these players and implement it right away. That said, players are the best testers as they have the most gametime compared to devs and do not know the concepts behind it.
Devs have the theory but players have the results. It is hard to understand the results when you have your theory in your mind and hence I doubt FDev will ever be capable to balance things properly and in time.
They need feedback as they lack in knowledge for multiplayer balancing and so will face the urgent need to further balance the game unless they finally rewamp their QA model.
 
Maybe I'm [wacky] but the most logical explanation to me is that they simply didn't realise it was a Bank Holiday (and as such no developers in the office) when they originally pencilled in the date for the discussion.

Occam's razor and all that.

If it was only that they would have already scheduled a new date but unfortunately they said "We don't have a current date for when the thread will be posted [...]".

They did that for Squadrons because it was supposed to start the 7th but they did it the 8th of may.
 
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to quickly update you on the upcoming Focused Feedback threads.

Unfortunately, we have to delay the Mining Focused Feedback thread that was intended for May 28th. We don't have a current date for when the thread will be posted but we will update the main thread with a new date as soon as we can.

In the meantime, we are still collecting feedback on Squadrons and Powerplay proposals and look forward to hearing any additional thoughts on those topics!

Why is it delayed? Need to stop hiding so much stuff all the time. People are going to think it's a promise no matter what or when you say it, so out with it already, please. What are you guys thinking about with Mining? Unless the idea that was planned for announcement has been completely scrapped, I don't feel there's any logical reason to hide even an idea of what is on the table. You guys know we want to hear about this stuff, any stuff.
 
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Why is it delayed? Need to stop hiding so much stuff all the time. People are going to think it's a promise no matter what or when you say it, so out with it already, please. What are you guys thinking about with Mining? Unless the idea that was planned for announcement has been completely scrapped, I don't feel there's any logical reason to hide even an idea of what is on the table. You guys know we want to hear about this stuff, any stuff.

Problem is, certain forumdwellers are gonna take loose words and sentences for rock hard promises. So, this is what we get :(
 
It will be super exciting if you guys introduce new skins for the exploration vessels as the main feature of upcoming update.
 
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