So discussing with some fellow CMDRs those spare seats, that are sure to have other uses one day, but this is my idea on how they could be put to good use.
A Free Downloadable Elite Demo Client could be offered, Demo players would have the option to be effectively intergallactic hitch hikers, Commanders with spare seats (or Orcas) would be able to make themselves open to carrying these passengers for a small credit payment, Commanders could then take these demo players to see combat up close and personal, or orcas could take tour trips etc etc.
Creative tour operators could really give these demo players a great tour of the sights, encouraging them to sign up for full play accounts, it would also bring in a unique form of social play, and potentiall massively expand elites interest base. Explore space for free! This would make a fantastic use for those orcas. To my mind especially once planetary landing comes out this could be a mind blowing part of the game, especially for Demo players. I can only imagine the free press coverage you would get from something like this, would be the mother of all homages to Douglas Adams...
Milky way tours, see a black hole up close, fly into a suns corona etc etc all for free. Giving people with no interest in flying a space ship a chance to explore the galaxy in a way never before available.
Edit: additional idea
These "demo" hitch hikers will have an avater, sell "outfits" and "accessories" in the store! Reap rewards without even selling copies of the game.
A Free Downloadable Elite Demo Client could be offered, Demo players would have the option to be effectively intergallactic hitch hikers, Commanders with spare seats (or Orcas) would be able to make themselves open to carrying these passengers for a small credit payment, Commanders could then take these demo players to see combat up close and personal, or orcas could take tour trips etc etc.
Creative tour operators could really give these demo players a great tour of the sights, encouraging them to sign up for full play accounts, it would also bring in a unique form of social play, and potentiall massively expand elites interest base. Explore space for free! This would make a fantastic use for those orcas. To my mind especially once planetary landing comes out this could be a mind blowing part of the game, especially for Demo players. I can only imagine the free press coverage you would get from something like this, would be the mother of all homages to Douglas Adams...
Milky way tours, see a black hole up close, fly into a suns corona etc etc all for free. Giving people with no interest in flying a space ship a chance to explore the galaxy in a way never before available.
Edit: additional idea
These "demo" hitch hikers will have an avater, sell "outfits" and "accessories" in the store! Reap rewards without even selling copies of the game.
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