The Mining discussion thread.

[CMDR Texas Stu]

I don't see how this will work.

If you're not able to select a side/faction in-game, how are you going to tell who is on what side once the action starts?

Looks like the only way is to attack everyone with weapons out not in your TS channel. Of course, with the name resolution bug it may be impossible to tell?
Sounds like the makings for a lot of 'friendly fire' kills?

 

[ATARI.]

Plus most seem to be Alpha Backer #xxxx, are you planning to memorise all the same before you play?

Not gonna work imo, sorry.

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

I don't see how this will work.

If you're not able to select a side/faction in-game, how are you going to tell who is on what side once the action starts?

Yes that's the point its not going to be easy like a naval battle from any war if its very dark you have to be able to communicate . if you are in a channel for pirates or the naval and mining support ships just add your alfa number or display your commander name . All the pilots you are in communication with should only be on your side , the only Cmdrs not being shot at are those not deploying weapons and not trying to take the cargo canisters after the battle every one should be able to take as many canisters as that they can carry . so then every pilot would be neutral you will just all be displaying a red sig as you were in the battle . but every one in asteroids should just scoop as many canisters as they can even those not in the battle .

 

[IAM GROOT]

Plus most seem to be Alpha Backer #xxxx, are you planning to memorise all the same before you play?

Not gonna work imo, sorry.

I have to admit, I'll give it a go but names not resolving half the time and all those Alpha Backer numbers are going to make it a challenge, my biggest pet peeves at the moment :/

 

[CMDR Texas Stu]

Yes, quite a limitation.. Only being able to see an Alpha Backer #xxxxx while targeted or visually IF resolved as the contact list they are cut off.

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

I have to admit, I'll give it a go but names not resolving half the time and all those Alpha Backer numbers are going to make it a challenge, my biggest pet peeves at the moment :/

Agreed that is why it is going to be a very good test and if we can get a few good streamers that can record , it will be a good way for the dev's to get a lot of information and it will show the forum members what is possible now . The end game after all the testers push and keep pushing the game code will be very stable and have in game coms .
If some players stream from inside the battle i.e in combat as at least one has , that will also show how he balances his ships power and weapons .

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

Alright. I'll come along with a view to be a camera man. Since I traded in my cobra for a sidewinder for the purposes of a non obstructed view of things as it is.

So consider me a dedicated streamer for this event.

My stream on twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/arkronis
Those intent on watching the event on any stream posted here should hit follow on those channels to be sure to be notified when the streams go live.

Regards.

Thank you .

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

OK every one two more days to go before Sunday and the large scale combat test .
I will put a post up on Saturday with all those that are going to try and do a live stream and record so all forum members get to check out how the game is progressing though the testing phase's .

 

[BoldRover]

Given the TS names will be used facilitate the identification of friends and foes, I guess non-alpha's are not allowed to listen in?

I love this kind of "realistic" scenarios where the chaos of battle will become obvious, but would understand if we can follow it only via twitch, as long as twitch will actually work .

 

[ATARI.]

You can join the server and play as normal if you like, as long as you're testing

 

[BoldRover]

You can join the server and play as normal if you like, as long as you're testing

I'm premium beta, so I'm still adjusting controls and getting the "feel". I will test as from May 30 th

btw I hope FD will send out some communication to the betas about the ticketing system etc...

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

Given the TS names will be used facilitate the identification of friends and foes, I guess non-alpha's are not allowed to listen in?

I love this kind of "realistic" scenarios where the chaos of battle will become obvious, but would understand if we can follow it only via twitch, as long as twitch will actually work .

Yes just for the battle all those in the channels must be in the tests or it will get very full and will be very hard to communicate with your fleet of ships .

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

In all live streams as far as we have worked out any one streaming if they are in your teamspeak channel you will all be able to here the coms chatter . If you want to use the teamspeak during the battle you are welcome but will have to make sure you are in a group channel with non of the battle fleets .

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

OK one day to go you still have time to reply .
We have two volunteers willing to try and do live streams if any more would like to try please reply , and post your Commander name or ALFA backer number .
So far it appears every one will have to use the GamersCove Voice server has no one has volunteered to support the Naval and Mining support ships .

So it makes cense if the Pirates form in the Live Video channel number 1 , and Naval Police and mining support ships from in Live Video channel number 2 .

Please try and read all the posts to get as much information as possible .

 

[Lobottomie]

Pirate please

I will join up for the test as a pirate.

I also will stream to twitch.

See yah.

 

[Maxim Jameson]

I'm premium beta, so I'm still adjusting controls and getting the "feel". I will test as from May 30 th

btw I hope FD will send out some communication to the betas about the ticketing system etc...

You are unable to use tickets at this time? Probably because youre testing a version that is introductory, and they've moved on to getting tickets for the current version only..

I will be in the "server overload test" on Sunday..

 

[IAM GROOT]

I guess I'd better change my TS nickname for Sunday to my Cmdr Name so I don't get friendly fire

 

[Gen-Han-Solo]

The Pirate v Naval and mining support ships is today at 8pm UK time .
Please check all the posts if you have missed any information about it .

 

[Arkronis]

A quick note to those joining this tonight; Ensure you are within server 79

(the first 2 digits shown just as you launch the game from the launcher (shown in the upper left corner).

 

[Neon Raven]

Might pop along for a bit as an observer, see if I can snag some decent combat footage.

I'll be in the Sidewinder with no guns, don't shoot me ok?