Newcomer / Intro What are you up to?

[Chris Simon]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here play mouse and keyboard? I kinda thought it was just for poor people but I signed up to Twitch recently (urgh) and noticed experienced players going with that option.

I know, they might be experienced and poor, but I don't think that was it.

Many PvPers actually prefer KB+M for a superior aiming precision and less-precise-yet-more-responsive thruster control.
Can't speak on that level of skill, but personally I find it a little cumbersome, yet manageable. I play with HOTAS because it FEELS better to control the ship that way, but I do occasionally play with KB+M when I play on the laptop during travels.
I think this is one of the strengths of Elite, actually - there is no "prefered" control option. No matter if you play with a controller, HOTAS, simple joystick + keyboard, or just keyboard and mouse (some even play keyboard only - the old-fashion Elite style), when you get good at it, you are not disadvantaged in any way.
You could literally control the game by a couple of wires stuck in a potato and still be competitive if you really wanted.

 

[KnezBP]

Many PvPers actually prefer KB+M for a superior aiming precision and less-precise-yet-more-responsive thruster control.
Can't speak on that level of skill, but personally I find it a little cumbersome, yet manageable. I play with HOTAS because it FEELS better to control the ship that way, but I do occasionally play with KB+M when I play on the laptop during travels.
I think this is one of the strengths of Elite, actually - there is no "prefered" control option. No matter if you play with a controller, HOTAS, simple joystick + keyboard, or just keyboard and mouse (some even play keyboard only - the old-fashion Elite style), when you get good at it, you are not disadvantaged in any way.
You could literally control the game by a couple of wires stuck in a potato and still be competitive if you really wanted.

Yeah, I like that too. I was pleasantly surprised to see experienced players using MK because it made me realise that anyone could play the game to a top level regardless of the equipment they have.

 

[KnezBP]

Personally, I would probably try my old sixaxis controller before MK, but that's just me.

 

[Harrowdown]

Came across my first red giant. Holy cow.

I found that exploring Guardian ruins and going for the blueprints etc gave me a great mix of exploration and specific content/progress. Loved it.

Thanks, that is a good wisdom.

 

[KnezBP]

Came across my first red giant. Holy cow.

Why does that make a difference? They're all round-shaped and you have to fly around them in the normal fashion anyway.

I mean I happened across a neutron star which almost burned me to death but I don't get what the big deal is with a red giant like Betelgeuse.

 

[Harrowdown]

Well it's a big boy obviously.

 

[KnezBP]

Well it's a big boy obviously.

Where was it?

 

[KnezBP]

I wish I could remember where that neutron star was. It was very early on though and I didn't bookmark it.

 

[Chris Simon]

Why does that make a difference?

Red giants are much more rare than NS for one. Plus if you find one with a landable planet within its corona, it makes for a challenging exploration and amazing vistas.

 

[KnezBP]

Red giants are much more rare than NS for one. Plus if you find one with a landable planet within its corona, it makes for a challenging exploration and amazing vistas.

Huh. I would've thought neutron stars were more rare than red giants. You learn something new every day.

 

[Chris Simon]

Huh. I would've thought neutron stars were more rare than red giants. You learn something new every day.

I guess it depends on what you call a red giant. Game calls it many things but if you only count "real" red giants like Betelgeuse, X Carinae, etc. they really are just a few.

 

[Harrowdown]

To give it some context, I came close to 85% heat while I was refueling close to its atmosphere (with a build optimized for excellent thermals). I tried to pull away from it, but I kept overheating for a WHILE as I was trying to get away from it. Heat just stuck at 98% and it wouldn't go down while I was doing 1-2C. Scary af.

 

[KnezBP]

I guess it depends on what you call a red giant. Game calls it many things but if you only count "real" red giants like Betelgeuse, X Carinae, etc. they really are just a few.

Oh yeah, I only count real red giants. Not girly man red giants like Tricky found.

 

[the100thmonkey]

a stealthy DBX (no other reason than that they're kinda cool - would probably find no use for it)

Get it as cool as possible, fit it with a limpet controller and take it into a conflict zones with people contesting it. Fly around stealthily stealing all the mats the ships drop. Make obtuse comments in the comms and see if people notice. If they do, see if they can find you!

 

[Codger]

I'm not super motivated today, and mining is broken, so I just did some casual exploring. My little bubble of discovered systems is slowly growing

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

I'm not super motivated today, and mining is broken, so I just did some casual exploring. My little bubble of discovered systems is slowly growing

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Funnily enough. I'm doing something very similar, albeit much closer to home

 

[the100thmonkey]

9,000 tons!?

/dies

 

[Simon Templar]

With Guardian shield reinforcement, my Corvette has almost 4000 shields!! Might be low or old news to many, but to me it is remarkable.

o7

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

Another 20-odd systems first disco'd \o/

Perhaps I ought to get some more Guardian stuff too... not sure I need it at this stage though.

As for now, I'm at an ED loose end. I might see if I can practice somd ssm but, with the current state of affairs, I may not find any deposits.

 

[Spaceman Si]

I might see if I can practice somd ssm

Just make sure you have agreed the safe word before you start.