random meetups.

[BACKER #-4112]

Well that doesn't sound like a random meetup, you are describing an organised event.

Yes, that is true. Going by what the OP said:

... getting all strangers together... Lets hold a meetup!!!

I bump into random strangers in game quite often, the encounter is a bit of chit-chat before we go our own ways.
Strangely enough, I haven't met many people in game who frequent the forums. I find that a bit odd.
Regardless, from what I gather from the OP, I think he/she/it has the right idea by trying to bring people together.

 

[Black-Bart]

Visitors to our Pilots Lounge area will often have random meetups with strangers. Its not just members of our minor faction group, but also commanders who are new and need help and also experienced commanders looking to meet up with others.

Lol i just realised it sounds like some sort of dating or swingers venue!

When i first set up the Pilots Lounge it was just a irc type chatroom on my website. Now it is on our Discord server and it works well for commanders wanting impromptu meet ups.

There is also an official FD discord server but from my experience that place isn't very friendly. :-/

 

[Whiterose]

I am not saying it shouldn't be done, having done it loads of times it is good fun, all I am saying is like a good boy scout "be prepared".

 

[Bran Tse Mallory]

Ah ok, so you mean a bunch of forum users agree to meet at a certain place? It would turn into carnage unless it was done in private group, lurkers and murderers would be all over that like a rash. Even in private, at least one suicidal FDL pilot will gate crash the party

All I hear you saying is it would be fun to kick gankers butt as a group!

I like the idea Conch, make it happen and I'll be there.

 

[Conch]

You'd be surprised how common I see random CMDRs in my travels around Imperial and Alliance space. Only time I'm ever in a fight with players is when I actively go looking for PVP.

A general meetup sounds like a great idea. I say if people want to show up to cause trouble, let em. I got railguns on so many of my ships now I feel like I need trolls to make things interesting.

But in all seriousness, give people a chance. I'd be willing to bet there won't be that many trolls. Might even end up making way more friends than you thought you would that way.

thats more like it just because there are people that want to ruin fun, doesnt mean there are still more people that want to have fun.

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All I hear you saying is it would be fun to kick gankers butt as a group!

I like the idea Conch, make it happen and I'll be there.

i wouldnt mind that LOL

but im not sure how to handle stuff like that, im not the most socially skilled

 

[Conch]

I am not saying it shouldn't be done, having done it loads of times it is good fun, all I am saying is like a good boy scout "be prepared".

i think most of the people on the forum know stuff like this, but by saying stuff like this when someone trows an idea like this in kinda puts it in the ground as soon as its born.

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[Conch]

 

[Bran Tse Mallory]

Well handled Conch! +Rep

 

[CMDR Burias]

Another thing I'd like to point out is the SRV Base Jump Event was done in open with no problem. Just because it is advertised does not mean it will be ruined.

 

[Whiterose]

There is only one way to find out. Organise a meet up and see what happens.

 

[subhouse07]

Definitely do it. I don't see any problem with bad guys showing up considering this is a game where everyone flies spaceships with the capabilities of destroying each other. (Unless you're meeting up to play cards or take a peaceful tour of the city)

Having just raced in the Hutton Endurance Challenge which was crashed by a Sertain Deviant Crew, I can say that having these types of disruptions only adds to the fun and I feel like that's kind of the way the game is supposed to work.

Say a time and place and I'll show up!