Update 13, Narrative and Access to 4.0

[amigacooke]

How does this work again? Frontier haven't yet released the 4.0 Horizons client, but I recall someone saying a while back that they'd still managed to do it.

Was it Commander B from B?

 

[Rat Catcher]

Just saying, we should be careful about drawing conclusions about what this modded 4.0 Horizons client can/can't do before it's official.

I asked for a screen grab...

Curious, isn't it, as it does appear to be EDH. But, as mentioned earlier, the released version may have features not in the current 4.0 client.

 

[galahad2069]

Anyone hesitant about it, be it due to performance or planet tech or anything like that, will be much more likely not to buy Odyssey yet to test the updated client with 4.0 first.

I don't think that the possibility of not being able to use their Guardian modules people grinded off their aft parts for is something that can convince them to buy Odyssey

 

[Jack Winter]

I don't think that the possibility of not being able to use their Guardian modules people grinded off their aft parts for is something that can convince them to buy Odyssey

But they can use them, just not in HIP 22460...

 

[Xander Clarke]

Yes, keep screwing the consoles, keep mocking the console players

 

[Phoenix_Dfire]

Coincidentally (or deliberately) I think this now sends quite a strong message that Horizons 3.8/Console really is on maintenance mode support and is rapidly going to fall behind in terms of story and content. That shouldn't come as a surprise, it's just a bit saddening is all.

So I guess that's it then.

Horizons 3.8 (for as long as it remains accessible) is a nice playground for those that prefer the old style planet tech, for canyon hooning and for being able to access old race tracks such as the Pomeche ridge or who fancy climbing big mountains like Neverest, but if you want to engage with and experience new stuff and ongoing story content, it's really now the time to let go (swallow the visual downgrades, as well as enjoy the numerous visual upgrades) and switch over (and I guess the forethcoming 4.0 client will allow those who haven't paid for the Odyssey dlc to do that as well).

Yes, I'm afraid this is the cut off point. From this point going forward 3.8 Horizons, xbox and PS4 versions will only get Galnet news, some CGs and any critical updates to make sure the game can still run.

If you haven't got Odyssey then the only way to get the narrative going forward is with the 4.0 client. I know it some people hate the Odyssey planetary tech but I've found that has improved immensely from release (they do still need to look at some anti-aliasing issues) and it takes a little while to get your head round the UI with Outfitting, the Galaxy map and the system map but it is worth the pain.

 

[Felix DiCestria]

That directly contradicts what was stated.
The logs and interceptors aren't 'on foot content' to the best of my knowledge.
I would have thought one of the CM team would have stepped in by now but in the absence of anything else to do I'm returning to the Bubble.

 

[Sublime]

I’m surprised there hasn’t been any official statement yet to confirm if the discrepancies in the HIP system between Horizons and EDO are intentional or a bug.

 

[Rat Catcher]

I'm not surprised.

Maybe Sally is having a day off?

 

[ChasingSol]

I'd think it'd be more likely she's doing what community managers do, which is collecting feedback. There's a lot of it related to the event and patch 13, and it takes time to put it all together in a format that's useful.

 

[Felix DiCestria]

I'm not surprised.

Maybe Sally is having a day off?

She can't be the only CM on the payroll.

 

[Spaceman-FXL5]

Yep, it wiped out progression for two entire platforms.

I thought it was 3 as you so rightly correct me yesterday!
PS/XBOX/MAC

 

[angusmadmac1]

She can't be the only CM on the payroll.

I would certainly hope so but the others have been AWOL for months

 

[Rat Catcher]

She can't be the only CM on the payroll.

The only one who takes the time to talk. Check out how frequently the others visit here...

 

[Rat Catcher]

I thought it was 3 as you so rightly correct me yesterday!
PS/XBOX/MAC

No, the Mac was years ago, but the resentment remains fresh.

 

[Frop]

 

[Frankymole]

Yes, keep screwing the consoles, keep mocking the console players

Probably why the term "PC Master Race" exists...

 

[Hellrider]

Yes, keep screwing the consoles, keep mocking the console players

Do you want hug?

 

[Frankymole]

Yes, I'm afraid this is the cut off point. From this point going forward 3.8 Horizons, xbox and PS4 versions will only get Galnet news, some CGs and any critical updates to make sure the game can still run.

If you haven't got Odyssey then the only way to get the narrative going forward is with the 4.0 client. I know it some people hate the Odyssey planetary tech but I've found that has improved immensely from release (they do still need to look at some anti-aliasing issues) and it takes a little while to get your head round the UI with Outfitting, the Galaxy map and the system map but it is worth the pain.

I absolutely HATED the thought of having to use a new Galaxy and System Map UI. But I'm finding it a lot more useful than the old one, bar a few glitches where it "forgets" settings. As to outfitting that's no better or worse really, just a different layout. Still wish we could group loadouts into sets that could be installed together, and the locations around the galaxy of multiple items aren't easy to see at a glance.

 

[Pharreze]

I don't think that the possibility of not being able to use their Guardian modules people grinded off their aft parts for is something that can convince them to buy Odyssey

But they can use them, just not in HIP 22460...

This comment / reply is literally everywhere people are talking about this update, every few minutes. It's one indication of how incoherent this update is from both a narrative and gameplay perspective. It just doesn't make sense.