Q&Ant - The Video for All Topics and Suggestions

[VR SenseiMatty]

I really enjoyed the latest video from OA because he replied to interesting topics.
Especially the part where Elite is discussed as a Game As A Service.
Here Frontier is a bit in contradiction imho.
If it's true that Elite is a Game As A Service then Frontier should rely more on the base players. FD should've put more effort in developing new contents in the past in order to sell more DLC's.
So the contradiction here is that Frontier instead is still trying to sell the old game to new players rather than adding more or deeper contents or new game mechanics.

 

[Mangal Oemie]

I think it is a stretch to consider Elite a "Game as a Service". It neither follows a subscription model, nor is it a Free-To-Play funded through "seasons" or cosmetics.

Just because it is online doesn't make it "Game as a Service". The fact they still generate more cash from selling the game, rather than cosmetics, only confirms that this is very much the classical model.

 

[CMDR Karrde Sun]

Maybe they're content with just enabling the microtransaction aspect of it?

Thinking about it, elite feels like a well maintained single player game (x series) than something that is truly trying to keep face with the rest of the services industry. Somehow elite doesn't get crucified for its issues where every other "service" game does for the same things. Even the worst troll around here is doing it for the love (or having a heart broken).

Maybe its interesting that frontier aren't exactly helping themselves. There's no single player campaign for the mainstream. There's no hand holding for the mainstream (just tragic stupidification which apparently is awesome). Basic quality of life stuff like multiple save slots aren't done.

I never read the financials but how does elite earn compared to the others? If frontier have concluded that elites potential is capped they're probably much more interested in the new projects..?? Or the captains hearts not into it when he can make more from the second child.

Having said if i didn't get burnt with jurassic world evolution id be really excited about planet zoo..!!! I have zero interest in classic theme parks but always wanted to play planet coaster... with animals yes!