Patch Notes Update Gamma Released

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Phobos

Phobos
You should give this game 4 more months at least, it's not a releasable state. Game breaking bugs like Mining exploit, fines for hunting wanted targets which have the same faction as the police already attacking them, no multiplayer content, no rudimnetary story (why do i start in that system? who am i?), unfinished galaxy map and no way to plan a longer trip (the exec producer should have played eve i guess), and so on.

If you thought it was a good idea to release it just to release it in 2014 to please your stakeholders, well think twice, because this will get bad reviews once the press tests it.
 

trekman

trekman
Phobos said:
You should give this game 4 more months at least, it's not a releasable state. Game breaking bugs like Mining exploit, fines for hunting wanted targets which have the same faction as the police already attacking them, no multiplayer content, no rudimnetary story (why do i start in that system? who am i?), unfinished galaxy map
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No sure what you mean by unfinished galaxy map. It looks pretty good to me.
 

Adept

Adept
Gamma is just lovely <3

A brilliant foundation on which to build the co-op features and more NPC permanence and such. I've been tooling about as an Imperial bounty hunter & explorer, and I'm having an absolute blast. The way the game keeps track of your actions and reputation is a joy to see.

But what is up with all those criminals who interdict me in unshielded Eagles? It seems rather suicidal. Is it because they have to use the shield space for the interdiction module so they can have cargo space as well?
 

bAdbUd

bAdbUd
Hi, the new Gamma is supposed to include my purchased backers extra ship and other items but all I get when I load up the game is the bog standard ship with 100 CR, can anyone help please?
 

bAdbUd

bAdbUd
Hi, thanks for the response, but that link doesn't work?

I should be getting all this, none of the ship choices are available.

Private Backer's Forum
Access to the private backer’s discussion forum.
Explorer: Have the option to start on the edge of explored space with a long range version of the Cobra Mk III and 3,000 CR (randomised system choice for multiplayer reasons).
DRM-free boxed edition of "Elite: Dangerous".
Independent Trader: Have the option to start in the Lave system with a basic Cobra Mk III and only 100 CR.
Participate in the second round private beta test.
Download a digital copy of the “Elite: Dangerous” music.
Pirate: Have the option to start in an anarchic Frontier system with a stolen but upgraded Cobra Mk III and only 100 CR (randomised system choice for multiplayer reasons).
Your name forms part of the naming database (so your name will be one of those used randomly for non-player in-game characters).
Federal Trader: Have the option to start in a Federal border system with a basic Cobra Mk III loaded with cargo worth 1,000 CR and 1,000 CR in cash (randomised system choice for multiplayer reasons).
Download a digital copy of the official sequel to “The Dark Wheel” novel.
Imperial Bounty Hunter: Have the option to start in an Imperial Colony with an Imperial Eagle Mk II Fighter with upgraded weapons and shields and 1,000 CR (randomised start system choice for multiplayer reasons).
Receive a digital copy of the game and 500 credits when starting a new game.
Reserve your Commander name in the game (first come, first served, except Jameson).
Receive the digital newsletter and progress updates.
Be an Elite supporter, and get a digital code when the game is released to apply a transferrable decal to your ship, unique to you, the game’s backers.
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g04tn4d0

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I'm having fun running bulletin board missions. I'm a little lost on how to be a pirate, though. I blow people up and I don't see any cargo to steal. I'll figure it out in time, I guess.
 

ZonderZout

Z
Played the Gamma for the first time yesterday and I was 'spawned' in some star system I don't know, with my bankaccount back to 100CR.
Just as I was getting comfortable with Eranin, IBootis and Dahan and almost had enough money to buy myself a Cobra MkIII (after loosing an upgraded Eagle twice with not enough money for insurance).

Hah! I love this game for getting me out of my comfort zone! :eek:)

Now I did read that we should have an Eagle docked somewhere in a nearby station. Is that already the case in the Gamma? And if so, how can I find it?
 

Wyzak

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ZonderZout said:
Now I did read that we should have an Eagle docked somewhere in a nearby station. Is that already the case in the Gamma? And if so, how can I find it?
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Yes it's at the nearest starport to your starting location. There will probably be another reset, so count on it.

Is there a way to start in the same system as your friend? I have every intention of playing this game co-op with a friend and probably very little of it actually on my own. It would help a great deal if we could start in the same system or close to each other so we don't have to spend the first evening just trying to find each other in the galaxy... If it's not in (FEATURE REQUEST)
 

clampitts

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OK, Gamma 1.02 now out - Launcher had some issues identifying and installing - all now ok

Still seems the FSD tutorial is still broken !!!
 
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Wayner506

Wayner506
Stupid question time, I saw somewhere on a previous thread that we, as backers, (alpha, premium beta, etc) would be allowed to keep the progress we make throughout the Gamma. Can anyone tell me if this is the case or if there is going to be a reset, full or otherwise, on the official release of the game?

Been playing off and on throughout the development but without investing too much time and effort so as not to burn out prior to release or get bored of the grind, just to rinse and repeat at every restart.

Cheers :)
 

Wyzak

W
Wayner506 said:
Stupid question time, I saw somewhere on a previous thread that we, as backers, (alpha, premium beta, etc) would be allowed to keep the progress we make throughout the Gamma. Can anyone tell me if this is the case or if there is going to be a reset, full or otherwise, on the official release of the game?

Been playing off and on throughout the development but without investing too much time and effort so as not to burn out prior to release or get bored of the grind, just to rinse and repeat at every restart.

Cheers :)
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Guys, please do a search on the thread before posting. It has been asked and answered many times already. There might still be a reset (I actually expect one).
 

Wayner506

Wayner506
Wyzak said:
Guys, please do a search on the thread before posting. It has been asked and answered many times already. There might still be a reset (I actually expect one).
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Thanks for the reply, I did search before posting and found numerous guesses, predictions and even some voodoo fortune tellings, I was just asking if there had been any official word. :)
 

Wyzak

W
Wayner506 said:
Thanks for the reply, I did search before posting and found numerous guesses, predictions and even some voodoo fortune tellings, I was just asking if there had been any official word. :)
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The official word is that they are reserving the right to do a reset. So it hasn't been ruled out completely. And if you follow other news there have been some issues with the economy etc, which would make a reset more likely IMO.
 

ciger

Banned
ciger
ncc386 said:
I'm having fun running bulletin board missions. I'm a little lost on how to be a pirate, though. I blow people up and I don't see any cargo to steal. I'll figure it out in time, I guess.
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Destroyed ships don't drop any cargo, you pretty much have the following options as a pirate:

a) target cargo hatch
b) use limpets
c) NPC traders might drop cargo for just being attacked (in my experience the wanted ones tend to be more willing to drop their cargo)
 
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