More than one commander allowed? Buy game now?

[Commander Jameson's Ghost]

Very interested in buying the game, but have two questions.

In the original game it was possible to have multiple commanders, one, say, for trading, another for bounty hunting and another for piracy, which could be developed accordingly equipment wise etc.

Would I be right in assuming this is not allowed in "Elite: Dangerous"?

2nd question is: Is it better to purchase now or wait for the Beta update due 30 Sept-will the price rise for the new Beta?

Any info gratefully received.

 

[Warbler]

My guess is that we will be able to create other games based on having the Kickstarter Special which gives access to six starting options I think. It wouldn't make sense to only be able to choose one of them as your lot.

I doubt the price will change between now & Sept 30, the upgrade price hasn't changed in months.

 

[Javert]

I believe the design archive says that you will be able to have 3 separate commanders (per game license I guess), so yes you will be able to have it but limited to 3.

EDIT: This feature has not been implemented yet in beta. At the moment you can only have 1 commander, and there is no mention of it in the Beta 2 release information either, so I don't think this will be available until just before release.

 

[Ozric]

Very interested in buying the game, but have two questions.

In the original game it was possible to have multiple commanders, one, say, for trading, another for bounty hunting and another for piracy, which could be developed accordingly equipment wise etc.

Would I be right in assuming this is not allowed in "Elite: Dangerous"?

2nd question is: Is it better to purchase now or wait for the Beta update due 30 Sept-will the price rise for the new Beta?

Any info gratefully received.

If I remember correctly, and someone will correct me if I don't, then you will get 3 slots that you can use for different saves.

On your second point, if you want to sign up to help test the game, then it doesn't really make any difference other than the fact you'll help us kore the earlier you join

 

[Ayo]

The price wont change until the Gamma or release stage most likely.

Gamma will likely be around the October/November/December time. (My guess is November)

 

[DJ]

3 slots at final release (not now.)

 

[Commander Jameson's Ghost]

Thanks for all the quick replies.

Post title says it all-really grateful for getting my questions answered so quickly. Will now get myself a decent joystick. (Hardly ever play games and what I have is basic to say the least!) Download game, and hopefully see you all out there soon!

 

[ZenSpider]

Welcome aboard Commander!

 

[Zenicetus]

I read somewhere here that while we'll have something like 3 commander slots per account, we won't be able to transfer funds back and forth between commanders.

If that's true, then it will slow down progress for anyone juggling more than one character as explorer plus trader etc. But it's probably a good move to eliminate having one character funding another's activity, like a wealthy trader funding pirate/assassin/bounty hunter activity. If they go this way, each of your characters will have to earn their own way through the Galaxy.

I plan on probably one explorer, one combat-focused character, with some initial trade for both to build up a bankroll before diving into full role-playing for each character. I may not use the third slot at all, except for maybe demo'ing the game to friends who visit, and maybe testing game mechanics with the free Sidewinder.