"Independent Trader" Upgrade question

[ATARI.]

Hi

So I managed to get some cash together and have upgraded to the 'Second Round Private Beta' However, I noticed the next upgrade is "Independent Trader" for £5 and the only difference being if I upgrade I get to start in the Lave system - is this correct?

I have a friend joining me (but not in the beta) so am I right in thinking we won't be able to start out in the same starting system (Lave)? Granted I get a load of bonus stuff and have (potentially) better places to start out now that I've upgraded, but it seems a bit mean to restrict where I can start after forking out another £30 to support FD Surely there should only be pros to supporting and no cons/restrictions... I dunno... meh

 

[Voyager_NL]

Fortunanately you are mistaken
It is and ADDED location where you can start with that specific ship and that amount of credits. It doesn't take all the previous starting locations away from you. So if you pledge this level and your mate has pledged at a lower level you will be able to start at the same location but not the one you pledged for at that higher level.

This does not take into consideration that Frontier has the right to randomly select the basic starter location though. But that is a consideration for everyone to make.

 

[nicomak]

yes you keep the other starting locations but it wont be exactly the same location anyway, you get the same equipement but you may appear in different equivalent systems, unless it is specifically said like in the founder's world.

 

[ATARI.]

I'm still confused though, is the starting system for everyone not Lave?

 

[nicomak]

what you can get by pledging (until december 6th)

Imperial Bounty Hunter: Have the option to start in an Imperial Colony(...)

Random

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Federal Trader: Have the option to start in a Federal border system(...)

Random

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Independent Trader: Have the option to start in the Lave system(...)

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Explorer: Have the option to start on the edge of explored space(...)

Random

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Kickstarter Special: Have the option to start in the founder's world(...)

i dont think we know what are the default choices in the game which will be available to everyone

 

[Pyros]

I'm still confused though, is the starting system for everyone not Lave?

Not this time, at least on Multiplayer mode. Only people with the proper backer level (Independent Trader or above) will be able to select Lave as the starting location.

I wouldn't be surprised that after launch FD monetizes starting location and equipment options.

 

[Darren Grey]

I'm still confused though, is the starting system for everyone not Lave?

Probably not. It wasn't the default in Frontier and FFE. Since it's a multiplayer universe I imagine the starting positions will be somewhat randomised to prevent overcrowding.

 

[ATARI.]

Ah Sorry for the confusion, just presumed Lave was the starting location for everyone

 

[Susimetsa]

Indeed, in order to play with friends, the best course of action may be simply to agree on a star system where you will meet up and continue together from there.

 

[popuptoaster]

I believe one of the options available to a friends is to transmit map data and to use your ships position as a jump location which (range permitting) should make meeting up a bit easier.

 

[Voyager_NL]

Indeed, in order to play with friends, the best course of action may be simply to agree on a star system where you will meet up and continue together from there.

My idea exactly.. the trip alone would be some rite of passage... if you don't make it... well... try again! Really looking forward to this.

 

[Serpentstar]

Indeed, in order to play with friends, the best course of action may be simply to agree on a star system where you will meet up and continue together from there.

Which reminds me. I am SO hoping for auto pilot for those long treks through the most populated systems.

 

[Razorwire]

Which reminds me. I am SO hoping for auto pilot for those long treks through the most populated systems.

I am SO hoping to catch random ships auto-piloting through some systems...

 

[Philip Coutts]

A lot of the options come with a random starting position to make things more interesting.

 

[Riedquat]

plus you have multiple commanders per account right? (don't quote me on that) , means you can try out other starting locations.

 

[Qpid Stunt]

I'm wondering how easy it will be to meet up with friends... Or how many weeks play to get to them!!

I've the Founders System starting option which I may or may not take as I'm still tempted for going with the basic Sidewinder and 100cr, but my mates are all starting off in random systems.