I am considering a free carrier trip to no where for any pilot who wants to go explore and doesn't have a long range ship and/or the credits to get one. I envision this; Leave the bubble, and jump 2000ly in the carrier. Remain there for 24hrs and allow the pilots to explore the surrounding systems, never too far away from a safe landing spot (the carrier). Then at say 12:00 in game time or whenever we jump another 2000ly and remain for another 24hrs. Rinse and repeat until we arrive at the destination, wherever that is. Details to be determined. Destination to be determined. The carrier will have refuel/repair/restock/uni-cartographics. I am thinking of setting up discord so announcements can be made to the group as necessary as well. Is this something that people would be interested in? Please reply so I can get an idea how many (if any) would be interested. For those pilots concerned about getting ganked out in the black the route would not be published. Thus avoiding any gankers trying to shadow the carrier looking for easy kills. Over all, I am thinking around a 3 week trip out and back. Just some early spit-balling for what could be a fun exploration trip. Any constructive thoughts appreciated.
New pilots wanted for a trip to nowhere or maybe somewhere
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I'll tell you why you won't get anyone joining you.
There was an... Incident, early this year, that eventually saw the players responsible for deceiving a number of newer players banned.
Basically they had them dock a carrier, and then jumped to a system that their ships could not leave owing to short jump range. What's more, they wouldn't let them leave via the carrier.
In effect, these newbies were forced to mine for the people running the Carrier, getting them profits and the newbies getting nothing but the suggestion they might be allowed a trip back.
This whole incident hit the gaming headlines for a bit and eventually, FD banned the players, as well as Discord following the people running the Carrier also being found to run a rather vile Discord server.
Basically, you're offering a whole lot of vague promises that I would actively warn against, so honestly, thank goodness you're cancelling it.
Consider this a warning if you were in fact planning on trying to trick players, because it can get you banned, as was seen earlier this year. It has been made clear that type of "gameplay" (it is not gameplay, it's just being a jerk and leaving people with no means to escape beyond self-destruct. So much for an "immersion", eh?), is not allowed.
Why do you assume he's intending bad?
I'd say that any such carrier trip to be successful must have a plan. If you want anyone to join then you should describe where you plan to ho wand when.
The discord means of communications should be clearly communicated and transparent.
Also a patronage of some well known squadron or initiative like FCOC, NPI, EDC, PTN or other will make it credible.
And finally I think it's better to look for hitch-hikers over there among these discord groups, or reddit than here on the forum where you can find more salt than sugar.
I'd say that any such carrier trip to be successful must have a plan. If you want anyone to join then you should describe where you plan to ho wand when.
The discord means of communications should be clearly communicated and transparent.
Also a patronage of some well known squadron or initiative like FCOC, NPI, EDC, PTN or other will make it credible.
And finally I think it's better to look for hitch-hikers over there among these discord groups, or reddit than here on the forum where you can find more salt than sugar.
Deleted member 110222
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Because I do not know him, and the information is very vague.
If that doesn't wave any red flags, well...
But you do you. Play at your own risk.
But don't get mad because I refer back to events that actually happened. That's just me being sensible, even if it does suck.
remember, anyone can write words.
I am the Queen of England.
See how easy that was?
also looking at the profile he only joined Aug. 14 2021. this also makes a red flag pop up. How can a player already have a 5+ bn cr carrier if he joined here in aug 2021.is he affiliated with a group of players.and he best bet will to join the dssa group if not.
Thwarptide
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Yeah, I’m not saying it is and I’m not saying it isn’t.
I’m not trying to roll over someones credibility either, but that offer sounds similar to a tried and true slave ship trap.
Some guys have taken noobs to the black and made em mine until the holds were full then left em out there.
unable to return , they face the Doom of self destruction.
FDev was informed and questioned them. “It was just a joke”.
I’m not sure what FDev did with em (banned em from the forums?).
I’m not trying to roll over someones credibility either, but that offer sounds similar to a tried and true slave ship trap.
Some guys have taken noobs to the black and made em mine until the holds were full then left em out there.
unable to return , they face the Doom of self destruction.
FDev was informed and questioned them. “It was just a joke”.
I’m not sure what FDev did with em (banned em from the forums?).
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Actually now that you mention it, I do recall hearing something along those lines. However, I was literally not intending bad. The first 500ly jump gives a few minutes to jump ship as it were. But no matter. I had a blast going out to Beagle Point and made like 200 million in carto data so I thought it'd be a great 'safe' way to go for newer players who dont have the ships that can jump 60-70 ly.
The specific plan was not published because if "I" were considering it I'd be darn well concerned with some gankers following me and blasting the snot out of me when I'm a fair distance away from the bubble. Which is why I also had Universal Cart, Fuel, Repair, Refit on board.
But as my previous reply to Un1k0rn said. I understand now that he mentioned and I recall the snafu he talked about.
Are you refering to me? Joining Aug of 2021? I have over 2000 hrs in game. Was here before Odyssey. Not a LOT before, a couple months perhaps! Not affiliated with any group other than Mobius. But I certainly understand the no takers after the previous replies. No harm no foul. All good.
Yep all fair statements. No offense taken. No malice intended on my part. And a screen scrape attached with current hours played to alleviate any concerns on my intentions, or how I got a carrier. No idea how he came up with the Aug 14 date. I'd like to know where he got that date so I can investigate. But again no worries.
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apolises i caught someone else profile instead, not yours 17th jan 21