[Humour] Upgrades for Alpha old timers

MikeSnos · Apr 18, 2014

Given that everyone seems to be getting an upgrade of some kind, surely those of us who pledged before the end of the Kickstarter should get some kind of upgrade as well? I mean, fair's fair!

What upgrade do you think we should get?

I'd personally like an upgrade to be able to hot-desk in FDs offices and take part in their in-house testing...

Hamerstein · Apr 18, 2014

Nah, I want David Braben on speed dial and Mike Evans making my tea

Iain M Norman · Apr 18, 2014

Definitely!

And Day 0 backers get a little bit extra on top.

They are entitled!

Cmdr Andy B · Apr 18, 2014

I'd like to see the pilots chair tilt forwards to make it easier to get in and out of, i feel it would be of great help to us older players.

withnail · Apr 18, 2014

I would like my knees upgraded. My right knee is causing me all kinds of trouble at the moment

nicomak · Apr 18, 2014

withnail said:
I would like my knees upgraded. My right knee is causing me all kinds of trouble at the moment

be patient, it's only an alpha version ...

though i'd downgrade to a younger version of myself anytime

CMDR Texas Stu · Apr 18, 2014

Prune juice dispenser in cockpit? Metamucil marmalade on toast?
Beam laserscopic surgery?
I do like the lift chair in cockpit idea.
How about a "Grandfather" decal?
A wireframe Cobra sticker next to forum name?
Pacemaker pulse lasers?
ACM Repair and Cardiac Droid?
Okay, I'm done ...maybe

roryscarlett · Apr 18, 2014

How about a nice tartan blanket for the legs to go with the Thermos and flight manual, oooooooh and a pipe!

iconoclysm · Apr 18, 2014

More powerful gun mountings. In case they get 'stuck' while un-deployed...

Frank · Apr 18, 2014

Two cushions to sit on the parcel shelf at the back of the cockpit, and a bumper sticker that says "CAUTION! I BRAKE FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON WHATSOEVER"

Mikevet · Apr 18, 2014

What was the question?

I can't seem to remember these days.

mahoon · Apr 18, 2014

This old-timer would just like:

The kids to do their own homework, for once
The kids to walk their own pets, for once
The wife to learn how to google answers to 'who was that bloke in that film...', herself

So that some of us with creaky knees and slow reflexes can enjoy pretending we're the scourge of the space-lanes in peace for more than five minutes, for once

Cody · Apr 18, 2014

An emergency medical hologram, to ensure that I take my medication.

Patrick_68000 · Apr 18, 2014

Bases of retreat exempt from any violence, to rest and regain his senses

MikeSnos · Apr 18, 2014

withnail said:
I would like my knees upgraded. My right knee is causing me all kinds of trouble at the moment

Strange... with me it's my left knee causing me problems at the moment... Three-legged race anyone?

Patrick_68000 · Apr 18, 2014

withnail said:
I would like my knees upgraded. My right knee is causing me all kinds of trouble at the moment

MikeSnos said:
Strange... with me it's my left knee causing me problems at the moment... Three-legged race anyone?

Perhaps a pelvic tilt of a few millimeters

Robert Maynard · Apr 19, 2014

Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) to be compatible with the obligatory flat cap - it's de rigeur this season don't you know!

Dr Wookie · Apr 19, 2014

Iain M Norman said:
Definitely!

And Day 0 backers get a little bit extra on top.

They are entitled!

According to kickstarter I'm a Day -1 backer

!

Flavio · Apr 19, 2014

I would like to have a 26hour day so that I can spend those two extra hours playing elite in peace

Or slow down time to let us oldies catch up with the young twitchers

Roscoe · Apr 19, 2014

Cup holders... I noticed a severe lack of cup holders in the cockpit.