So vets think it is fun to kill new players with no words
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Copied from the Elite: Dangerous Game Features description webpage.
The game features descriptions throw about words such as "survive in a cutthroat galaxy", "Do whatever it takes" etc.
From the games description I instantly thought that this is a survival game in space. From that perspective I entered the game prepared for Day Z in space and I kept in mind that I would have to stay sharp to survive and prosper. Just like Day Z I roleplay a friendly survivor - I see npcs as zombies and wildlife - npc pirates/killers as zombies and wolves, friendly npcs as rabbits/deer etc. I knew I would meet other survivors (player ships) - friendly or hostile who could be grouped up or alone. I stay wary but also greet other survivors (players) in the hope of friendly interaction but don't expect it. I see Factions as large player groups that can offer me shelter or offer me death depending on who I align myself with.
Keeping the Day Z lone survivor perspective I expect to die and lose some progress (in Day Z I would have lost guns, ammo and other inventory) and expect I will encounter a well geared sniper for example (player in an FDL or other superior ship). I embrace that I will lose progress and restart again without complaint.
I think if more players entered Open (and solo/group) from this perspective they wouldn't have such a problem with the loss part whether its from npcs or players.
Upgrade your ship and customize every component as you hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle, trade and survive in the cutthroat galaxy of the year 3301. Do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth and power to stand among the ranks of the Elite.
MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER
Experience unpredictable encounters with players from around the world in Elite: Dangerous’ vast massively multiplayer space. Fly alone or with friends in a connected galaxy where every pilot you face could become a trusted ally or your deadliest enemy.
A UNIQUE CONNECTED GAMING EXPERIENCE
Governments fall, battles are lost and won, and humanity’s frontier is reshaped, all by players’ actions. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s personal story influences the connected galaxy and evolving narrative.
Copied from the Elite: Dangerous Game Features description webpage.
The game features descriptions throw about words such as "survive in a cutthroat galaxy", "Do whatever it takes" etc.
From the games description I instantly thought that this is a survival game in space. From that perspective I entered the game prepared for Day Z in space and I kept in mind that I would have to stay sharp to survive and prosper. Just like Day Z I roleplay a friendly survivor - I see npcs as zombies and wildlife - npc pirates/killers as zombies and wolves, friendly npcs as rabbits/deer etc. I knew I would meet other survivors (player ships) - friendly or hostile who could be grouped up or alone. I stay wary but also greet other survivors (players) in the hope of friendly interaction but don't expect it. I see Factions as large player groups that can offer me shelter or offer me death depending on who I align myself with.
Keeping the Day Z lone survivor perspective I expect to die and lose some progress (in Day Z I would have lost guns, ammo and other inventory) and expect I will encounter a well geared sniper for example (player in an FDL or other superior ship). I embrace that I will lose progress and restart again without complaint.
I think if more players entered Open (and solo/group) from this perspective they wouldn't have such a problem with the loss part whether its from npcs or players.
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Scudmungus
Banned
Wantin to know: How many mons lookin fuh PvP in Open be in wings/runnin wid friends vs lookin fuh PvP in Open an choosin to play on dere own.
Me tinkin lot of problems be hooking new players up wid oder people. Expectin people to hook up on forums not enough.
Meetin oder people in space to bash wid can be tuff!
Me tinkin lot of problems be hooking new players up wid oder people. Expectin people to hook up on forums not enough.
Meetin oder people in space to bash wid can be tuff!
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Just do what so many of us have done: join the Mobius private players group, and enjoy a PvE game where actually talking to other commanders is the norm and no one player kills unless its consensual.
I actually don't mind PvP in games that are designed well for it, but in Elite Dangerous the risk vs reward is so incredibly lopsided to favor the attacker and punish the victim that it just draws the fun out of it for me. It's not balanced. And I derive no fun from making other people suffer by costing them millions in credits or weeks of exploration simply so I can see an explosion on my screen.
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Pmsl. How do you know its an insult if you dont know the words derivation or meaning?
Ask a Norwegian. It was derived in the 16th century from the Norwegian Pilicock.
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The context surrounding it doesn't take a genius to see it's being used as an insult.
Sorry to read that. I have been playing solo since beta and it never happened to me. I got attacked only in war zones. Be careful where you are flying, some places (Lave for instance) are more dangerous than other.
I didn't know that. I feel a right Pillock now.
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Words to live by.
Uhm, you explicitly stated it was fun. I bolded it for reference
I insulted your behaviour "acting as a pillock". Acting. I did this because you're given the benefit of the doubt.
But I also have to keep the option open there is a reason for your behaviour.
I don't hate the player, but I wonder why the player is looking at Frontier on pointers how to behave.
Have you heard of Empathy? It's great fun.
Scudmungus
Banned
Mi feelin yuh Ziggy!
Oh so now intention is important?
As it happens it is nowadays construed as a very mild insult, somewhere between eedjit and muppet. It is very underused and should be used more often. A lot of people nowadays associate it with the fish pollock, but this is incorrect (stop lecturing Whiterose....)
I over-use it, because it seems not to be a bad word in the eyes of the moderation. I am threading very carefully in light of past experiences
I'm still incensed that muppet is now an insult. Muppets are cool. ;____;
Scudmungus
Banned
You misunderstand me. One of the reasons I play as a Psycho is so Frontier is encouraged to do something about it, not because I need advice on how to behave or because I lack empathy.
They can increase Security response in these Systems. They can make murder of innocents more punishing for me somehow. They can add some new content in the game for large ships. It's up to them.
Until then, noobs will die by my hand. I'm in open, try and stop me.
And if its federation in a Python do you run to Mummy?
Way I see it
- Anytime the game allows for a "free for all", there's going to be douches looking to rustle your Jimmies by shooting random weaker players. Good job, by posting here you gave them what they wanted. Now they'll go back and do it again.
- If you can't handle getting shot at by other players for no reason, stay out of open. There's no shame in that.
- By hitting Open, you have consented to surprise PvP
I'm a solo player, I have nothing against my Open cousins. Learn your place and deal with it.
- Anytime the game allows for a "free for all", there's going to be douches looking to rustle your Jimmies by shooting random weaker players. Good job, by posting here you gave them what they wanted. Now they'll go back and do it again.
- If you can't handle getting shot at by other players for no reason, stay out of open. There's no shame in that.
- By hitting Open, you have consented to surprise PvP
I'm a solo player, I have nothing against my Open cousins. Learn your place and deal with it.
Damn straight!
In that case you have to wonder 2 things:
1. Is it effective?
2. Keeping the answer of 2 in mind, is it worth upsetting noobs and immediately alienating them?