Interesting PAX East Write Up

[VR jefranklin18]

Hey Commanders,

I saw David Braben posted this article on Twitter last night and it had a couple of quotes in it that drew my attention:

The team has mentioned that they are planning huge ship designs that allow large groups to share crewing duties in a way that has never been seen before in a game.

Hmm, more to multicrew than meets the eye?

This is not even the end of the season, there is still an unannounced 2.4 version that the team hinted would bring some amazing concepts to the game.

Although we know nothing about 2.4 yet, but it sounds as if it could be interesting. It would be really good if Frontier would share more.

Obviously, it is easy to write this off as journalist hype, but because it came from DBOBE, it kind of adds some credibility to the statements. Thoughts anyone?

 

[pprovart]

Sounds intriguing... i hope they give mining ships some love..much like the proposal i crafted here https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/336787-Detailed-Mining-Proposal

 

[askavir]

At this point, seeing is believing.

 

[Thetele]

I just hope 2.4 won't have any new "headline" feature like 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3. I would prefer them going actually refining and replacing some of the multiple placeholders we have in game. Wing/mc mission, srv in MC, new srvs, changes to cz/res sites etc. Now they have change to do it as they haven't promised to deliver some specific stuff. To be honest they probably should use 2.4 to complete 2.3 and make mc fun and useful.

 

[777Driver]

At this point, seeing is believing.

Could explain why the Panther Clipper has taken so long.

 

[Stamford Rider]

because it came from DBOBE, it kind of adds some credibility to the statements. Thoughts anyone?

Really? He's never been above massive hyperbole in the past, what's changed?

 

[verminstar]

First rule of the internet...never believe everything ye hear ^

When I can see it, Ill believe it but knowing their past history with hype building, Ill refrain from going all weak at the knees ^

 

[777Driver]

When I can see it, Ill believe it but knowing their past history with hype building, Ill refrain from going all weak at the knees ^

That should be pretty much standard for anyone over the age of 18 and still playing computer games.

 

[Wasp0]

Looks like another 'Winter is coming' quote from Lord Braben!

 

[Ian Skippy]

Although we know nothing about 2.4 yet, but it sounds as if it could be interesting.

My backside. Just saying 'new stuff will be cool' is not enough to create hype, sorry. This quote must hurt over at some other forum though:

One of my favorite Space Sim titles was Wing Commander Privateer due to the freedom to play as you want. Elite Dangerous has tapped into that freedom but added mechanics, gameplay, scenarios and a truly organic galaxy that pulls you into the game and universe in a way I was not expecting but greatly appreciate.

 

[Soon(TM)]

Really? He's never been above massive hyperbole in the past, what's changed?

During the kick-starter i believed Everything Mr Braben said.

Almost three years later, i believe nothing he says.

He must re earn my trust after all the fake hype.

 

[VR jefranklin18]

Man, the negativity is strong in this thread

I can see why Frontier don't say much nowadays with this kind of response.

 

[Ian Skippy]

During the kick-starter i believed Everything Mr Braben said.

Almost three years later, i believe nothing he says.

He must re earn my trust after all the fake hype.

You are man who truly mastered the shades of grey.

 

[Rob At Work]

When boss asks what you been up to, just tell him "loads and it's gonna be great, innovative and the people will love it"
then he will go away happy thinking we been busy.... sssssh......

if he asks for title of the next release tell him "its secret!" .... ssssssh....

 

[Ian Skippy]

When boss asks what you been up to, just tell him "loads and it's gonna be great, innovative and the people will love it"
then he will go away happy thinking we been busy.... sssssh......

Well, it can get you to the oval office.

 

[verminstar]

Man, the negativity is strong in this thread

I can see why Frontier don't say much nowadays with this kind of response.

Ever coinsidered their silence might actually be the reason fer it? Catch 22...a situation they created in the first place hence their problem to earn that trust back. What exactly have they done to gain some trust back? More of the same...vague hints and hype trains...this aint the 80s and those tactics havent worked in decades ^

 

[VR jefranklin18]

Ever coinsidered their silence might actually be the reason fer it? Catch 22...a situation they created in the first place hence their problem to earn that trust back. What exactly have they done to gain some trust back? More of the same...vague hints and hype trains...this aint the 80s and those tactics havent worked in decades ^

Don't get me wrong. My posting history shows that I am very anti- Frontier's current communication approach. However it is very hard to be positive and want to share information, if all you ever get in response is cynicism and snarking.

 

[verminstar]

Don't get me wrong. My posting history shows that I am very anti- Frontier's current communication approach. However it is very hard to be positive and want to share information, if all you ever get in response is cynicism and snarking.

What specifically do ye wish to share? Any confirmed details? Or just more hype?

 

[Lightspeed]

Hey Commanders,

I saw David Braben posted this article on Twitter last night and it had a couple of quotes in it that drew my attention:



Hmm, more to multicrew than meets the eye?



Although we know nothing about 2.4 yet, but it sounds as if it could be interesting. It would be really good if Frontier would share more.

Obviously, it is easy to write this off as journalist hype, but because it came from DBOBE, it kind of adds some credibility to the statements. Thoughts anyone?

You have attributed the article to David Braben ... I don't see any mention of him; it is by a games author who "met the team." Did he link to it from Twitter?

Edit add - It is a pretty good overview of the game, actually. Very positive.

 

[VR jefranklin18]

What specifically do ye wish to share? Any confirmed details? Or just more hype?

I am talking from Frontier's point of view. If all they all get is snark, why should they want to bother sharing any information with the "community" until it is about to be released.

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You have attributed the article to David Braben ... I don't see any mention of him; it is by a games author who "met the team." Did he link to it from Twitter?

That's what my post says: DB shared it on his Twitter account last night.