Newcomer / Intro What are you up to?

[Speedcuffs]

So, nipped back to the bubble to pick some gear up, quick cuppa with Broo, then back to Onoros.
Back in the AX Conda, jumped into a Cyclops NHSS, HAVE IT!
Went to deploy weapons, nothing...
What the?
Thargoid sneezed, and, rebuy screen.

Still in the 'Tijuana Taxi II' wasn't I.
Tissue paper Jumpaconda.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

Is it just me or does that Phantom look like a Space Invader?

Hadn't noticed before but, yes! From that angle it really does! Never did like that game though. Remember one lad who played for hours on just 10p.

So, nipped back to the bubble to pick some gear up, quick cuppa with Brook, then back to Onoros.
Back in the AX Conda, jumped into a Cyclops NHSS, HAVE IT!
Went to deploy weapons, nothing...
What the?
Thargoid sneezed, and, rebuy screen.

Still in the 'Tijuana Taxi II' wasn't I.
Tissue paper Jumpaconda.

Ahhhh. The old "oops, wrong boat" scenario! I can certainly identify with that!

 

[NorthernDevo]

So, nipped back to the bubble to pick some gear up, quick cuppa with Brook, then back to Onoros.
Back in the AX Conda, jumped into a Cyclops NHSS, HAVE IT!
Went to deploy weapons, nothing...
What the?
Thargoid sneezed, and, rebuy screen.

Still in the 'Tijuana Taxi II' wasn't I.
Tissue paper Jumpaconda.

Nearly the same for me - after outfitting the Gausses, I took Xeno's Paradox out to test them. It took me a while to start wondering why my shields weren't raising.
Slunk back to the Carrier, took a bunch of stuff off the Chieftain (including the shields) and THEN went out to test.

 

[Ant hill]

So normally speaking I leave the Thargoids alone. Sort of. I kind of feel a bit sorry for them. We identify the species, their space, their territorial nature, their cool stuff (meta alloys) then leave them alone right? Wait, did you say cool stuff? Let's take it! Then we get all upset when they attack. Kind of a shame you can't be on their side really.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

Finally managed to watch the livestream #9... they pronounced my CMDR name wrong

 

[Ant hill]

Finally managed to watch the livestream #9... they pronounced my CMDR name wrong

Tyres O'Fla-hurty?

 

[Speedcuffs]

Finally managed to watch the livestream #9... they pronounced my CMDR name wrong

Yes, how is that pronounced?
Flare-ty?

 

[Para Handy]

Yes, how is that pronounced?
.......

Paddy

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

Think Speeduffs got it. They said "Flattery". That's good too though

Or, as Para alludes, it could also be pronounced "Mick".

 

[Ant hill]

Think Speeduffs got it. They said "Flattery". That's good too though

Fabulously flattered O'Flaherty flighs fantastically flatly through Friday.

 

[WeComeInPeace]

Howdy all o7

It's been a while. Haven't played much recently, but then I built myself a new rig, allowing me to crank all graphics settings to 11. It's like having ver. 2.0 of the game First thing to do ofcurz was to go and bump into the exclusion zone of Jacksons Lighthouse in a cold ship, and then just sit and gaze at the very bright neutron star a few hundred kilometers away. Highly recommended. Just remember to approach the star slowly, and at a ~90 deg angle towards the jets, and you won't have a scratch.

 

[Speedcuffs]

Trying to fight Cyclops. Struggling.
A need to shoot the thingy with the wotsit launcher (flips frantically through manual while ship melts).
Swarm, shoot the flak launcher at the swarm.
Can't hit the little beggers

Might have to change the AX Conda name to 'Will Robinson'.
'Danger! Warning! Overheat! Hull integrity! Canopy! Klaxons, flashing lights and diverse alarums!

 

[NorthernDevo]

Trying to fight Cyclops. Struggling.
A need to shoot the thingy with the wotsit launcher (flips frantically through manual while ship melts).
Swarm, shoot the flak launcher at the swarm.
Can't hit the little beggers

Might have to change the AX Conda name to 'Will Robinson'.
'Danger! Warning! Overheat! Hull integrity! Canopy! Klaxons, flashing lights and diverse alarums!

Rude Mechanicals exuant, Stage Left.

 

[Speedcuffs]

Rude Mechanicals exuant, Stage Left.

...pursued by an angry flower.

 

[Para Handy]

Rude Mechanicals exuant, Stage Left.

...pursued by an angry flower.

OOOoooh .. some culture,

The Winter's Tale Act III Sc 3:... Antigonus - Exit, pursued by a bear

Here was David Tennant on Just A Minute about this:

Radio 4 in Four - Just a minute, David Tennant - BBC Sounds

A fine debut from the Just a Minute newbie.

www.bbc.co.uk

Interesting coincidence, last night I was watching the BluRay of Royal Ballet's "The Winters Tale" .

The Winter's Tale by the Royal Ballet - video

Watch Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb in Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet based on Shakespeare’s play

www.theguardian.com

OK back to the HOTAS...

 

[CMDR Cknarf]

Trying to get my IRL friends back into the game by participating in this week's CG. Problem is, they've had the game for years, and barely have any engineering. Took them out to the guardian sites for some decent weapons. I'm hoping maybe I can get them to tag along for one thargoid kill, enough to get on the board for the CG. Having access to guardian FSD boosters would make their life easier.

Admittedly, before last night, I didn't know much about fighting goids, aside from 'they're the only actual challenge that isn't another player, and will totally kill you.'

Some folks from The HAND were nice enough to let me wing up, and do some bug hunting with them. They know all the ins and outs of AX combat, one of the few things I have very little experience in. They pretty much carried me through a Medusa kill, as I flailed around. I almost died, but it was a good time anyway. I had a better grasp of what to do against the Basilisk, and did much better.

Always had a lotta respect for the diehard AX folks, even more so after last night. They're no strangers to the grind, and so much more capable than the average bounty hunter.

 

[Speedcuffs]

Got one!
50% hull remaining.
Ok, 34%, but that was an incident after I blew the Clops up.

And another!

 

[Ant hill]

Interesting coincidence, last night I was watching the BluRay of Royal Ballet's "The Winters Tale"

I've got a ship named after you... Culture Vulture.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

OOOoooh .. some culture,

The Winter's Tale Act III Sc 3:... Antigonus - Exit, pursued by a bear

Here was David Tennant on Just A Minute about this:

Radio 4 in Four - Just a minute, David Tennant - BBC Sounds

A fine debut from the Just a Minute newbie.

www.bbc.co.uk

Interesting coincidence, last night I was watching the BluRay of Royal Ballet's "The Winters Tale" .

The Winter's Tale by the Royal Ballet - video

Watch Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb in Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet based on Shakespeare’s play

www.theguardian.com

OK back to the HOTAS...

A little too high brow for me. I'm more a "Bottom: Live" kind of CMDR.

 

[NorthernDevo]

I arrived in the Witch Head two hours after I got off work this morning. My goal: to be a can of Raid; to destroy the Bugs. I kill Scouts effortlessly. I have not defeated a Cyclops yet, but I am confident in my skills.

But after Jumping the Bonaventure into the Witch Head well...
I like AX combat. It is one of the best parts of ED. I have not claimed an Interceptor yet, but I will, in the future. Since the CG was announced, I was jazzed - THIS is my chance! THIS is my chance to REALLY take it to the 'goids!
And so I prepared to do exactly that.

But...

As Xeno's Paradox left my Carrier, as we departed to go KILL well...
Actually, I dunno. When it came right down to that exact moment, I found I wasn't really into it. I have NO sympathy, feeling or interest in the Bugs; I WOULD like to one day place my name in the rolls of the AXI Squadron.
Hell - let's be honest. I really want to fly beside Commander Byrne as wingmate and student. I lust to learn from the best and Kate IS the best.
But...well...
For the past few months, my personal mission has been to fly the borders of the PFZ. Outfitted for PvP; Xeno's Paradox has patrolled the borders of the Pilot's Federation Shallow End searching for new players on their Out Mission; offering protection, help and advice.

So today I scrambled from my Carrier, happy to take the fight to the 'Goids. I dropped in and scanned the Nav, then aimed for the nearest Level-5...and pulled up.

Because while I DO enjoy AX combat, right now it's not what I want to do. Fighting gives me great pleasure. But what I LOVE is helping, answering questions, encouraging and supporting. Giving new players the meagre advice I can give from my own experience.

So I retracted my weapons, returned to the Bonaventure and set it to a destination right outside the PFZ.

You guys go kill the Hypercaffienated Space Crickets. It'll be my turn soon enough.
Just right now, some newcomer is confused and uncertain.
That is where my duty lies.