Computer games are by far my favorite form of entertainment for relaxation. Life can often be stressful and so very busy so it's nice on my nerd nights to just relax and enjoy adventures in some digital world that has been crafted for my enjoyment. I've played many over the years and a few games really stand out as being special. Maniac Mansion, Star Control II, Wing Commander, SimCity, Kerbal Space Program, Elite Dangerous. Elite Dangerous, for me, is one of my favorite games of all times and stands with my all time favorites. Why do I feel so strongly about the game?
Elite Dangerous is special because Frontier have built a semi-realistic simulation of the Milky Way Galaxy. The scale of the sandbox that they have built for us to play in truly boggles the mind and StellarForge is a monumental achievement. The graphics in this game are amazing and I have screenshot after screenshot of my spaceships and SRV's fronting beautiful vistas that look comparable to scenes you'd see in Star Trek not that long ago. The game has binary and trinary systems, neutron stars, black holes, emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, planetary rings, and the list goes on and on... What a beautiful galaxy you have crafted Frontier. It is a work of art!
Elite Dangerous is cheesy in a good way. While the graphics are superb and the sound production is out of this world good, Elite has its rough edges. You can tell that the developers of this game are learning as they go and I think that's just great. You can feel the earnestness of their work in the game, and for me that means a lot more to me than a slicker effort pulled off by the larger software firms that maybe don't have that same level of love for what they are building. You can tell that the folks who make this game care a lot about it and I really respect them for caring about the game as we do. The creators respect the fans and players, that comes across clarion clear. Not everything Frontier has tried in this game works well, but they seem determined to keep trying to make the game better. There is nothing cynical in the way they are crafting this game. You can tell when folks aren't bringing their "A" game and are going through the motions. That is absolutely not the case here and for that I want to express my appreciation. Giving your best is never easy. But it is worthwhile!
Elite Dangerous is alive and growing. Frontier are continuing to improve the game over time and I think this game has a long life left in it. There are so many places that Frontier can take this game and I for one will continue to fund it and invest in it because I believe in what Frontier are doing here. Every payday I invest in an item from the store, usually a paint job for my newest ship and it makes me happy to do so and the value I get for my money in this game is ridiculously good. The Q1 Beyond update looks utterly amazing. You can see on the live streams how proud Frontier are of the work that's gone into this release and I can tell you Frontier, we just cannot wait to dive in and to enjoy the work you have put into it!
Finally, Elite Dangerous is also great because Frontier care about the community and they interact with it even though they are often given a very rough ride. They never give up in trying to work with us. People are always going to want more and some sadly will never be satisfied with what has been created up to this point. While Frontier don't have answers for every question, which would not be a reasonable expectation, you can see that again they are making an honest effort to engage with us. Engaging with a community of gamers in 2018 is sadly not as easy as it should be. I love the live streams and the information that you provide on these Forums Frontier, thank you!
Elite Dangerous is something I deeply appreciate. It makes me happy to play the game. I am excited about the game and about the future of the game and today I just felt that I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Frontier for letting us play in their epic sandbox. Bring on the Q1 Beyond beta! RAWR!
Shine on crazy nerds!
o7
Elite Dangerous is special because Frontier have built a semi-realistic simulation of the Milky Way Galaxy. The scale of the sandbox that they have built for us to play in truly boggles the mind and StellarForge is a monumental achievement. The graphics in this game are amazing and I have screenshot after screenshot of my spaceships and SRV's fronting beautiful vistas that look comparable to scenes you'd see in Star Trek not that long ago. The game has binary and trinary systems, neutron stars, black holes, emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, planetary rings, and the list goes on and on... What a beautiful galaxy you have crafted Frontier. It is a work of art!
Elite Dangerous is cheesy in a good way. While the graphics are superb and the sound production is out of this world good, Elite has its rough edges. You can tell that the developers of this game are learning as they go and I think that's just great. You can feel the earnestness of their work in the game, and for me that means a lot more to me than a slicker effort pulled off by the larger software firms that maybe don't have that same level of love for what they are building. You can tell that the folks who make this game care a lot about it and I really respect them for caring about the game as we do. The creators respect the fans and players, that comes across clarion clear. Not everything Frontier has tried in this game works well, but they seem determined to keep trying to make the game better. There is nothing cynical in the way they are crafting this game. You can tell when folks aren't bringing their "A" game and are going through the motions. That is absolutely not the case here and for that I want to express my appreciation. Giving your best is never easy. But it is worthwhile!
Elite Dangerous is alive and growing. Frontier are continuing to improve the game over time and I think this game has a long life left in it. There are so many places that Frontier can take this game and I for one will continue to fund it and invest in it because I believe in what Frontier are doing here. Every payday I invest in an item from the store, usually a paint job for my newest ship and it makes me happy to do so and the value I get for my money in this game is ridiculously good. The Q1 Beyond update looks utterly amazing. You can see on the live streams how proud Frontier are of the work that's gone into this release and I can tell you Frontier, we just cannot wait to dive in and to enjoy the work you have put into it!
Finally, Elite Dangerous is also great because Frontier care about the community and they interact with it even though they are often given a very rough ride. They never give up in trying to work with us. People are always going to want more and some sadly will never be satisfied with what has been created up to this point. While Frontier don't have answers for every question, which would not be a reasonable expectation, you can see that again they are making an honest effort to engage with us. Engaging with a community of gamers in 2018 is sadly not as easy as it should be. I love the live streams and the information that you provide on these Forums Frontier, thank you!
Elite Dangerous is something I deeply appreciate. It makes me happy to play the game. I am excited about the game and about the future of the game and today I just felt that I want to express my sincerest gratitude to Frontier for letting us play in their epic sandbox. Bring on the Q1 Beyond beta! RAWR!
Shine on crazy nerds!
o7
