No Single Player offline Mode then?

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Whilst there are people out there who live in the sticks who have not so ideal internet connections, whats stopping them from playing Solo mode exactly> As long as the get authenticated, and get the server updates when needs that all that matters.
The requirement for constant online connection. Want to buy something (ingame)? -> server authentication etc.

People love to moan ... and this is giving them plenty of ammo sadly ...
True that.

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I wonder how the DDF thread on the subject went?
No offline mode DDF thread?
There was no such a topic.
 
Easy there ... Not sure my brain can handle such words this time in the morning ....

I assume you were trying to be clever of course...

Its ironic that the majority of the people coming and having a pop in this thread are people who will quite happily play online, and have a valid working internet connection all the time. Of course this is just another example of people jumping on something that everyone is jumping on as well (see E3 last year, and Microsoft's online policy).

Whilst there are people out there who live in the sticks who have not so ideal internet connections, whats stopping them from playing Solo mode exactly> As long as the get authenticated, and get the server updates when needs that all that matters.

Personally if I were out in the sticks without Internet I would have assumed (looking at the original KS , or the website) that this game is geared well towards having an online connection.

Peeps out there can well ask for a refund, although I dont think any KS's will or should as to be honest, although they paid for a game they also paid for the game to be made (past-tense).

People love to moan ... and this is giving them plenty of ammo sadly ...

While I have a steady internet connection, im not one to constantly hammer it. I am a gaming addict, strange set of affairs having this being my 1st game that im trying to return.
Yes I was trying to be clever. Whether I am or not is best left for another discussion, I don't think I am.
But Im not merely trying to jump on the bandwagon. I was already on with my own reasons for it. Far as I am aware KS cannot be refund outright as its more of an investment.

From my understanding Solo is essentially open without the openness of other people being with you. So with no 'Net you don't even get Solo mode.
 
I am honestly very irritated by this. I remember back in the day when I was foolish enough to have preordered Battlefield 3, which promised special access to the game three days prior to official launch. I ended up not getting the code and there was nothing that I could do about it.

In fact I am mad. I guess asking for a refund now is useless seeing as I'm a Kickstarter backer, but damn it... this again.
 
The problem is just to simply because a complete offline mode is to much surface for cheats.
 
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I interpreted the newsleter as saying that offline mode does exist, but for the offline universe to be as varied as the online universe, it needs to be updated with new factions, etc as it seems fit; like updates to the universe.
 
Personally if I were out in the sticks without Internet I would have assumed (looking at the original KS , or the website) that this game is geared well towards having an online connection.

Peeps out there can well ask for a refund, although I dont think any KS's will or should as to be honest, although they paid for a game they also paid for the game to be made (past-tense).

Unless you were told it would have a fully offline mode. Yes, you probably would.

This actually had nothing to do with Kickstarter, although that is where some of us first put money in, I actually put way more money in AFTER the Kickstarter when we were still being told we'd be provided with an offline mode and a DRM free version.. We've seen and even had the fundamentals of have a fully offline mode would work explained to us well after the Kickstarter was done. They waited until 1 month prior to public release to state the facts here. Online-only and login required is not even DRM free, as it still states the product will be, nevermind offline mode!
 
Easy there ... Not sure my brain can handle such words this time in the morning ....

I assume you were trying to be clever of course...

Its ironic that the majority of the people coming and having a pop in this thread are people who will quite happily play online, and have a valid working internet connection all the time. Of course this is just another example of people jumping on something that everyone is jumping on as well (see E3 last year, and Microsoft's online policy).

Whilst there are people out there who live in the sticks who have not so ideal internet connections, whats stopping them from playing Solo mode exactly> As long as the get authenticated, and get the server updates when needs that all that matters.

Personally if I were out in the sticks without Internet I would have assumed (looking at the original KS , or the website) that this game is geared well towards having an online connection.

Peeps out there can well ask for a refund, although I dont think any KS's will or should as to be honest, although they paid for a game they also paid for the game to be made (past-tense).

People love to moan ... and this is giving them plenty of ammo sadly ...

dude just stop assuming, there are people (like myself) that bought the game 1 month ago and it was clearly stated that offline mode was a thing.
and i don't even understand why i have to justify myself from people like you.

what's your post relevance to the thread other than bashing other people?
"love people to moan" really mature
 
I interpreted the newsleter as saying that offline mode does exist, but for the offline universe to be as varied as the online universe, it needs to be updated with new factions, etc as it seems fit; like updates to the universe.

That is called Solo. That isn't what FDEV previously detailed in previous communication.
 
I interpreted the newsleter as saying that offline mode does exist, but for the offline universe to be as varied as the online universe, it needs to be updated with new factions, etc as it seems fit; like updates to the universe.

Read the first few pages, the game will require a connection for much more than that.. page 9 specifically

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58789&page=9&p=997553&viewfull=1#post997553
At the moment it's whenever you need to conduct a server moderated transaction like trading.

Michael
 
Passionless.

> This < is a KS log extraction I compiled for a thread about 8 months ago regarding the efforts Styggron (and others) went through to determine whether or not an OFFLINE mode will exist in ED.

It details communications with FD and the community regarding this specific OFFLINE point. At the end, you will notice that I stated that Styggron (pre forum moderator days) had acheived a victory, and I felt he deserved a big community hug for not only the perceived victory, but in the manner he conducted himself during his patient requests.

Now all that effort ... all that passion ... was for nothing.

If you are out there Styggron, I know the difficult position you are in now as moderator in make any heart felt comments. A position you most likely volunteered for, and acted in such a professional manner for the part 2 years, because you believed that as FD supported you, you will help support them.

Its a sad day when I read the latest newsletter, and I am sure as others will do shortly, I will need to reassess my involvement with this project which has changed at the 11th hour.

To those backers out there who understand why such a change is significant to some, I thank you for your understanding. To others who had no idea why this backflip is so significant to some, I am sure you will continue enjoy the game, so let us not distract you.
 
The problem is just to simply because a complete offline mode is to much surface for cheats.

For them to cheat themselves, alone? Or do you mean that it would be difficult for Frontier to validate data online? What are you saying? I understand the 'galaxy secrets' could be pulled, but I'm not sure I really care, maybe they should try encrypting and hoping it takes a while for people to break it.

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Seems like quite a major design decision to make without consulting the Design Decision Forum and getting their opinion.

They really didn't need a thread in the DDF, because everyone knew there was going to be offline with a static galaxy and multiplayer with a dynamic one. What's to discuss? :)
 
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The problem is just to simply because a complete offline mode is to much surface for cheats.

Because people don't cheat in online games... hmmmmm.
Anybody play GTA Online - hackers injecting billions of in-game credits and that was on console?
How about aim bots for Battlefield 3/4.. The decision has nothing to do with cheating....
 
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