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What's the Brand New Feature for ED in 2024?
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Welcome to the forums! The place where wild speculation get treated as gospel, leading to buckets of salt being launched at FDev.
Great work! Loved it!
And thanks for including my stupid suggestions in the list!
Now I hope they make it into the game, so that I can have a "told you so" moment!
I am always happy to have my expectations shattered, but my expectation is that it will be nothing of the sort of DLC-sized large fantasy feature poeple have been hyping themselves up to.
I do agree with that with one caveat, that it is plausible that this new feature was an intended reveal built into the development of the Odyssey expansion. If so, that does open up a few suggestions that otherwise would be out of scope for this announcement. We shall see later today!
I'm still hoping for ship interiors - in derelict spaceships stranded in space. And the fourth ship is a salvager.
I think that's the only one I'm pretty certain it won't be, unfortunately. But hopefully one day!
If anything, PPV2 has shown that we can never know what Frontier have up their sleeve...
What people are hoping is (reddit+youtube+forums)
1.- ship interiors
2.- atmospheric planets
3.- eva
4.- thargoid on-foot combat
Just because we mention base building as a possible new feature doesn't mean it's our preference, but rather what we think is coming.If so, I hope it applies to bringing all of the above. We're prepared for disappointment either way, but at least for my part, if they disappoint again with their decisions, I think I'll be taking a long break from this game.
It's consoles coming back ... Trust me I can feel it in my bones ..... Never been done before 
And the winner is:
Pretty close indeed.
I was really hoping for this too... Well done FDEV!
Pretty close indeed.
I was really hoping for this too... Well done FDEV!
Well done?
I hope they do it right, it wasn't what the world wanted, but it could be a good idea. An Elite x4. The important thing is that Elite isn't dead.
Soon™
Sorry for my ignorance, but could anyone please point me to a link (there is one somewhere, isn't there?) where I could watch a recording of the announcement to find out what was actually said about the new thing? I've tried looking at the top sections of this forum as well as googling, but both to no avail.
Whoops my bad, wrong links ^ ! Standby.... i think it's in HERE someplace---> https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/new-2024-livestream-series.622656/page-47
And it's not listed wtihin here yet--> https://www.youtube.com/@elitedangerous ...ugh sorry i'm still trying to find it for you!
Maybe here???---> https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/System_Colonisation
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So the last link had the words that are in the URL already, so now I know something, thanks!
Apparently the linked Frontier Unlocked page still doesn't seem to have that latest video (or I'm blind...), but now at least I know the five bullet summary's worth of info from the fandom page.
I must agree with some other comments on the other threads, that it seems surprisingly difficult to find such info. These forums would seem like an intuitive place to look first
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***EDIT: From the Facebook link I found this link from which I could see the entire episode:
www.twitch.tv
Apparently the linked Frontier Unlocked page still doesn't seem to have that latest video (or I'm blind...), but now at least I know the five bullet summary's worth of info from the fandom page.
I must agree with some other comments on the other threads, that it seems surprisingly difficult to find such info. These forums would seem like an intuitive place to look first
.***EDIT: From the Facebook link I found this link from which I could see the entire episode:
Frontier - Twitch
The official Twitch page for Frontier Developments, home of Frontier Unlocked! Games include Elite Dangerous, Planet Zoo, Planet Coaster, and Jurassic World Evolution 2!
www.twitch.tv
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Hi All
Okay, so about this new feature. first off...Colonisation Carriers, Depot ships and other connected paraphernalia!
Watching the Livestream my first impressions were on the face of it was pretty straightforward...but!...after some consideration I realised this was maybe a trifle naive because this was how I saw it.
Let me explain further. My first reaction went something like this....
Colonisation Carriers, player owned.
Depot Stations, Player owned.
The system criteria whereby this colonisation takes place will be a system which is first discovered by the player, who then starts the process of the colonisation mechanics.
In other words colonisation can only be attempted in this particular system when ALL the bodies in that system are discovered / scanned and consequently have that Cmdrs.' name credited to them. (open question).
Just imagine for now that the system in question here meets these requirements. How does a 'First Footfall' also affect the other requirements?...does that player have to complete this function for all the landable planets / moons in that system as well?
Does 'mapping' all mappable planets constitute another requirement.
I then thought, hang on!... how much actual control over these features does a single player have. Some or None of the above might be the case.
Some control by the player could be measured as a percentage, can the player have 100% control, or is it say perhaps 50%, with the rest of that percentage being under the control of the game (As in Frontiers).
If there is no control attributed to the player, for example, Frontier decide which Systems are to be Colonised, Frontier decide where a Depot is to be placed and Frontier decide which player or players can contribute to the colonisation of that system, either by the mission structure or some other means. That leads me to think the CC will be controlled using the present mega ship format.
I'm just throwing questions and ideas about here, as I'm starting to think that on the face of it the Colonisation Feature generally (imho) is a great idea, and I can see some interesting gameplay being created because of it.
Chuck in the new PP features to add some 'spice' (as in let PP have some impact on colonisation) which could produce some real time struggles between the colonisers and the major powers as well as the players supporting either one...or both!.
We have very little information at present, but initially (As I see it) it will depend on ...1. Can a player 'buy' a CC? or 2. Is the CC going to be a PP Faction owned asset. (I would imagine then there would be roughly 12 of them if that's the case, or even more).
Player owned would also mean that the CC's could also be functional for players who generally play in solo (in the first instance), that is to say a player need not consider the other 2 game modes, but obviously the solo player will probably be forced to consider this at some point if their colonised world (or in the process of being colonised) is attracting the interest of the Factions and their supporters.
Anyhow, if other posters here have some other thoughts or ideas on this coming feature let's 'av 'em!...I'd like to know what other people think, especially the role of the Colonisation Carrier, how it will (or not) be a player owned Asset. Incidentally, it's been dubbed as the Colonisation Carrier, but what is it's proper designation?...Carrier, Ship or something else?
Actually if the Frontier Devs are perhaps reading this, a Question!...Just WHAT is it's official title of this humungus vehicle in space?
...
Jack
Okay, so about this new feature. first off...Colonisation Carriers, Depot ships and other connected paraphernalia!
Watching the Livestream my first impressions were on the face of it was pretty straightforward...but!...after some consideration I realised this was maybe a trifle naive because this was how I saw it.
Let me explain further. My first reaction went something like this....
Colonisation Carriers, player owned.
Depot Stations, Player owned.
The system criteria whereby this colonisation takes place will be a system which is first discovered by the player, who then starts the process of the colonisation mechanics.
In other words colonisation can only be attempted in this particular system when ALL the bodies in that system are discovered / scanned and consequently have that Cmdrs.' name credited to them. (open question).
Just imagine for now that the system in question here meets these requirements. How does a 'First Footfall' also affect the other requirements?...does that player have to complete this function for all the landable planets / moons in that system as well?
Does 'mapping' all mappable planets constitute another requirement.
I then thought, hang on!... how much actual control over these features does a single player have. Some or None of the above might be the case.
Some control by the player could be measured as a percentage, can the player have 100% control, or is it say perhaps 50%, with the rest of that percentage being under the control of the game (As in Frontiers).
If there is no control attributed to the player, for example, Frontier decide which Systems are to be Colonised, Frontier decide where a Depot is to be placed and Frontier decide which player or players can contribute to the colonisation of that system, either by the mission structure or some other means. That leads me to think the CC will be controlled using the present mega ship format.
I'm just throwing questions and ideas about here, as I'm starting to think that on the face of it the Colonisation Feature generally (imho) is a great idea, and I can see some interesting gameplay being created because of it.
Chuck in the new PP features to add some 'spice' (as in let PP have some impact on colonisation) which could produce some real time struggles between the colonisers and the major powers as well as the players supporting either one...or both!.
We have very little information at present, but initially (As I see it) it will depend on ...1. Can a player 'buy' a CC? or 2. Is the CC going to be a PP Faction owned asset. (I would imagine then there would be roughly 12 of them if that's the case, or even more).
Player owned would also mean that the CC's could also be functional for players who generally play in solo (in the first instance), that is to say a player need not consider the other 2 game modes, but obviously the solo player will probably be forced to consider this at some point if their colonised world (or in the process of being colonised) is attracting the interest of the Factions and their supporters.
Anyhow, if other posters here have some other thoughts or ideas on this coming feature let's 'av 'em!...I'd like to know what other people think, especially the role of the Colonisation Carrier, how it will (or not) be a player owned Asset. Incidentally, it's been dubbed as the Colonisation Carrier, but what is it's proper designation?...Carrier, Ship or something else?
Actually if the Frontier Devs are perhaps reading this, a Question!...Just WHAT is it's official title of this humungus vehicle in space?
...Jack
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My reactions were.
Hired for that phase.Hi All
Okay, so about this new feature. first off...Colonisation Carriers, Depot ships and other connected paraphernalia!
Watching the Livestream my first impressions were on the face of it was pretty straightforward...but!...after some consideration I realised this was maybe a trifle naive because this was how I saw it.
Let me explain further. My first reaction went something like this....
Colonisation Carriers, player owned.
Again hired.
Possibly I thought it might be that the system had to be fully discovered and we bought the license.
I think we get to decide which system within constraints including but not limited to uninhabited and distance from an inhabited system.
I think they will get names like Roanoke Ark Ship B, and maybe they will be one shot vessels designed to be broken up to establish the colony if they don't just return to base to be hosed out and rented to the next bunch of wanabees.If there is no control attributed to the player, for example, Frontier decide which Systems are to be Colonised, Frontier decide where a Depot is to be placed and Frontier decide which player or players can contribute to the colonisation of that system, either by the mission structure or some other means. That leads me to think the CC will be controlled using the present mega ship format.
I'm just throwing questions and ideas about here, as I'm starting to think that on the face of it the Colonisation Feature generally (imho) is a great idea, and I can see some interesting gameplay being created because of it.
Chuck in the new PP features to add some 'spice' (as in let PP have some impact on colonisation) which could produce some real time struggles between the colonisers and the major powers as well as the players supporting either one...or both!.
We have very little information at present, but initially (As I see it) it will depend on ...1. Can a player 'buy' a CC? or 2. Is the CC going to be a PP Faction owned asset. (I would imagine then there would be roughly 12 of them if that's the case, or even more).
Player owned would also mean that the CC's could also be functional for players who generally play in solo (in the first instance), that is to say a player need not consider the other 2 game modes, but obviously the solo player will probably be forced to consider this at some point if their colonised world (or in the process of being colonised) is attracting the interest of the Factions and their supporters.
Anyhow, if other posters here have some other thoughts or ideas on this coming feature let's 'av 'em!...I'd like to know what other people think, especially the role of the Colonisation Carrier, how it will (or not) be a player owned Asset. Incidentally, it's been dubbed as the Colonisation Carrier, but what is it's proper designation?...Carrier, Ship or something else?
Actually if the Frontier Devs are perhaps reading this, a Question!...Just WHAT is it's official title of this humungus vehicle in space?
Jack