PvP On Chilling Out About PvP

Phisto Sobanii

Phisto Sobanii
So. PvP in Elite: Dangerous. I've never claimed to be the best pilot out there, but I've been playing the game as long as anybody and I got some words I'd like to speak. Here goes.

Hell of a monster, ain't it? It's unbalanced, unorganized, and on the best days difficult as can be to get the fights you want. On the other hand, when it all jells together, I'd suggest there's possibly nothing else quite like it anywhere in computer gaming. You all know what I'm talking about. You've been searching for targets all day (whether that's PowerPlay, CGs, bounty hunting, or just straight murder) and those little hollow squares finally show up and you know it's time to dance.

But by the gods all the garbage that we've surrounded it with. 'Space bushido,' tactics shaming, toxic trash talk - it all just really kills the mood, don't it? Well, I don't know about you all, but I'm done with all that. All I can do is accept the game as it stands right this moment and play it the best I know how.

Gonna try to do better. Be better. So what do I think that means going forward?

Unless the fight is arranged ahead of time it's jungle rules, baby. Fight, flee, or die. Put aside my ego. Play the game. See what else there is to do while still exploring how PvP fits into the larger scheme of what Elite: Dangerous is.

Because like the Captain said, 'I'm not looking for forgiveness and I'm way past asking for permission.'

See you out there. o7
 

TheMegaTurnip

Banned
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Phisto Sobanii said:
So. PvP in Elite: Dangerous. I've never claimed to be the best pilot out there, but I've been playing the game as long as anybody and I got some words I'd like to speak. Here goes.

Hell of a monster, ain't it? It's unbalanced, unorganized, and on the best days difficult as can be to get the fights you want. On the other hand, when it all jells together, I'd suggest there's possibly nothing else quite like it anywhere in computer gaming. You all know what I'm talking about. You've been searching for targets all day (whether that's PowerPlay, CGs, bounty hunting, or just straight murder) and those little hollow squares finally show up and you know it's time to dance.

But by the gods all the garbage that we've surrounded it with. 'Space bushido,' tactics shaming, toxic trash talk - it all just really kills the mood, don't it? Well, I don't know about you all, but I'm done with all that. All I can do is accept the game as it stands right this moment and play it the best I know how.

Gonna try to do better. Be better. So what do I think that means going forward?

Unless the fight is arranged ahead of time it's jungle rules, baby. Fight, flee, or die. Put aside my ego. Play the game. See what else there is to do while still exploring how PvP fits into the larger scheme of what Elite: Dangerous is.

Because like the Captain said, 'I'm not looking for forgiveness and I'm way past asking for permission.'

See you out there. o7
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Apparently I can't rep ya, but have some virtual REP+

Amen, the ego issue is the biggest one out there.

To much waggling of the tiny E-peens and not enough fighting.

More to the point, not enough decent fights, 9/10 times its lone pilots vs gank squad which is utterly deppressing.

People need to care less about thier concept of "Im the bestest" and more about actually playing the game we have, which is great, when you find a talented pilot using a decent loadout then there is seldom a more entertaining experience.

Balance issues though are a massive great gaping hole and that upsets the game IMO, I won't list anything here, but the issues really need seeing to for PvP to be truly fun for everyone. Or at least more folk, I know plenty of folk who refuse to take part because they don't like being cheesed, which is a shame, a few balance tweaks and the PvP aspect would probably be less frowned upon and enjoyed by more.
As it would be if people did'nt behave in such an utterly childish way. "Salt mining" in real life gets your jaw swung. Lets keep the crap out of the game. If you have nothing better to do than try to belittle people or try to get a rise out of them whilst they play thier game, you really should take a look at yourself, because the very act disgusts a huge number of people.
 

Bob Lighthouse

Banned
Bob Lighthouse
Phisto Sobanii said:
So. PvP in Elite: Dangerous. I've never claimed to be the best pilot out there, but I've been playing the game as long as anybody and I got some words I'd like to speak. Here goes.

Hell of a monster, ain't it? It's unbalanced, unorganized, and on the best days difficult as can be to get the fights you want. On the other hand, when it all jells together, I'd suggest there's possibly nothing else quite like it anywhere in computer gaming. You all know what I'm talking about. You've been searching for targets all day (whether that's PowerPlay, CGs, bounty hunting, or just straight murder) and those little hollow squares finally show up and you know it's time to dance.

But by the gods all the garbage that we've surrounded it with. 'Space bushido,' tactics shaming, toxic trash talk - it all just really kills the mood, don't it? Well, I don't know about you all, but I'm done with all that. All I can do is accept the game as it stands right this moment and play it the best I know how.

Gonna try to do better. Be better. So what do I think that means going forward?

Unless the fight is arranged ahead of time it's jungle rules, baby. Fight, flee, or die. Put aside my ego. Play the game. See what else there is to do while still exploring how PvP fits into the larger scheme of what Elite: Dangerous is.

Because like the Captain said, 'I'm not looking for forgiveness and I'm way past asking for permission.'

See you out there. o7
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Agreed.
Would give you more rep but must spread some around first.

That said, my recent fights have all been very enjoyable, even the one I lost a decent SLF pilot on!
I was about to wake out but figured, , lol!
He earned it as far as I'm concerned!
 

Jellicoe

Jellicoe
Agreed 100% there is no feeling like pushing the throttle forward and pulling that trigger when you realise that this time you're in a REAL fight.
 

Krash

Krash
Your reputation precedes you, Phisto. Just today I was checking your name in our discord's bot channel:

Who is Phisto?
Multiple IFF signatures returned:
CMDR Darthmephiston is affiliated with the DRTY Company.
CMDR NFC Phisto has no known affiliations.
CMDR Mephistopheles is affiliated with the Diamond Frogs (friendly). They are friendly.
CMDR SonofMacPhisto is affiliated with the Loren's Legion.
CMDR Arinor Mephisto is affiliated with the Privateer's Alliance.
CMDR OEF Mephisto is affiliated with the Celestial Light Brigade.
CMDR Mephisto999 has no known affiliations.
CMDR Mephisto9466 is affiliated with the Red Star Delivery.
CMDR Phisto Sobanii has no known affiliations.
CMDR Lrd_Mephiston is affiliated with the 10th Legion.
CMDR darth mephiston has no known affiliations.
CMDR Mephistopheln has no known affiliations.
CMDR Mephistov is affiliated with the Storm Seekers.

and somebody piped up, "Where did you see Phisto??? @Krash Megiddo
Please tell me he's still around and you actually saw him in-game?"

You have some fans out there that miss you :)
 

CMDR EDGEL0RD

CMDR EDGEL0RD
"I have 12 frag cannons and you are reversing from me?!?!?!? noob NOooOob go learn pvp bg I won cause you are cheating and so Ill highwake out. Next time Ill bring a friend so it would be a fair pvp"
 
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Elpapo

Elpapo
CMDR EDGEL0RD said:
"I have 12 frag cannons and you are reversing from me?!?!?!? noob NOooOob go learn pvp bg I won cause you are cheating and so Ill highwake out. Next time Ill bring a friend so it would be a fair pvp"
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Lol, that made my day.

Almost sound like that cmdr who have had picture of FAS at its avatar for while.
 
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TheMegaTurnip

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CMDR EDGEL0RD said:
"I have 12 frag cannons and you are reversing from me?!?!?!? noob NOooOob go learn pvp bg I won cause you are cheating and so Ill highwake out. Next time Ill bring a friend so it would be a fair pvp"
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So true.

You should see how salty folks on ps4 get if you reverse away from thier pathetic clippers.
 

Navigare Necesse Est

Navigare Necesse Est
Combat CGs or similar public hotspots should be a staple of ED, so people who feel like doing some PvP know they can possibly find others there. Not one, not two, but a load of players.
 
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