Elite: Dangerous

jumbobreakfast · 11-08-2014 01:09PM

It is possible but I have run out of easy to reach buttons on my joystick and throttle

...Actually there are a few buttons that refuse to work in Elite so perhaps I need to fiddle around with the joystick control panel to get them to work

PropJoe10 · 11-08-2014 01:11PM

I remember playing the original Elite game back in the early 90s on the Commodore Amiga. Looking forward to checking this out!

Icyseanfitz · 11-08-2014 02:13PM

do random pirates normally have bounties on them or would they only have bounties if you accept a mission? havnt fought them yet, just eran's and feds

jumbobreakfast · 11-08-2014 02:55PM

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

do random pirates normally have bounties on them or would they only have bounties if you accept a mission? havnt fought them yet, just eran's and feds

If you attack anyone in an independent system you don't get wanted status. That means that pirates won't have a wanted status in those systems either so you get no money from destroying them there. the only way to get money out of pirates in these systems is by taking missions.

If you see a pirate in a policed system and he has a wanted status then you are free to blow him up and claim the bounty. If you get interdicted by an NPC that demands your cargo then don't open fire unless his status is "wanted". Sometimes they are not wanted in that system so you should put all pips to shields (SYS) and wait for them to hit you once and as soon as that happens they will change to wanted and you can attack them. Either that or fleeee

Icyseanfitz · 11-08-2014 03:09PM

jumbobreakfast wrote: »

If you attack anyone in an independent system you don't get wanted status. That means that pirates won't have a wanted status in those systems either so you get no money from destroying them there. the only way to get money out of pirates in these systems is by taking missions.

If you see a pirate in a policed system and he has a wanted status then you are free to blow him up and claim the bounty. If you get interdicted by an NPC that demands your cargo then don't open fire unless his status is "wanted". Sometimes they are not wanted in that system so you should put all pips to shields (SYS) and wait for them to hit you once and as soon as that happens they will change to wanted and you can attack them. Either that or fleeee

jumbobreakfast · 22-08-2014 12:26PM

A nice video showing the heat mechanic, maneuvering without flight assist and how to avoid scans when carrying stolen goods:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbaLJTGHkj8

humanji · 22-08-2014 01:24PM

That's brilliant. I never really got how to use heat and thought when the screen frosted over that you were about to die, so always turned things back on before it got too cold.

Justwinginit · 22-08-2014 01:47PM

Awesome, Can't wait to get this game......

Kirby · 22-08-2014 05:30PM

Very well executed. Nice narrative there. That would absolutely help sell the game. They should get on it.

Noxin · 23-08-2014 11:08AM

Played again last night for the first time in ages. First thing I learned is that those anomalous readings or whatever they are when supercruising can be hazardous to your health.
First one I stopped at had me jumped by something. Fight was close but I lost in the end.
Second one was and complete spanking for me. I dropped out and there was some gold lying around. So I had a quick look around the area, no ships.. sweet. Cargo scoop out and picked up the first of 3. Suddenly three ships appear. The first of which had my shields gone and hull wrecked in 3 or 4 shots. lulz.

Note to anyone else out there. The gold is a trap!

Gbear · 23-08-2014 02:00PM

Noxin wrote: »

Played again last night for the first time in ages. First thing I learned is that those anomalous readings or whatever they are when supercruising can be hazardous to your health.
First one I stopped at had me jumped by something. Fight was close but I lost in the end.
Second one was and complete spanking for me. I dropped out and there was some gold lying around. So I had a quick look around the area, no ships.. sweet. Cargo scoop out and picked up the first of 3. Suddenly three ships appear. The first of which had my shields gone and hull wrecked in 3 or 4 shots. lulz.

Note to anyone else out there. The gold is a trap!

Is that other people being pirates or is it procedurally generated?

Jayd0g · 23-08-2014 02:40PM

Really enjoyed that video, thanks for sharing.

Firefox11 · 23-08-2014 06:39PM

jumbobreakfast wrote: »

We have a channel for Elite: Dangerous on the gaellords TS server so anyone is welcome to pop in. The group play is not perfect at the moment so it can be difficult to stick with your friends in game but most of us are just exchanging trade tips etc

You can also create your own channel if you want to just play with your friends and there is a mixed age group so we understand if you want to split up into separate channels for those reasons too. If anyone want to arrange a time to meet or needs help with TS then send me a pm - I'll be on later this evening. The TS server address is "gaellords.com"

Hey. I have being playing the Beta now for a while and just got my joystick this week so if anybody is getting a group together im definably interested.

Laviski · 23-08-2014 07:35PM

there is a gang of us forming on gaellords teamspeak
more and more of us getting it, as even when not grouping we pass tips and tricks.
just got my copy and its pretty awesome

tried with keyboard and mouse - gave up.

dusted of my x52pro and having a blast.

Noxin · 25-08-2014 11:00AM

Gbear wrote: »

Is that other people being pirates or is it procedurally generated?

This was just NPC pirates attacking me. But nothing to stop a group of players doing the exact same thing. All they would have to do is run silent so they don't get detected like the above video.

Wossack · 25-08-2014 03:06PM

game worth getting with no head tracking gubbins, or Rift etc? seems to scream out for it, with the interfaces to the left and right for common operations

have an x52pro, so maybe can go key maping crazy

Laviski · 25-08-2014 03:29PM

Wossack wrote: »

game worth getting with no head tracking gubbins, or Rift etc? seems to scream out for it, with the interfaces to the left and right for common operations

have an x52pro, so maybe can go key maping crazy

as i have said earlier keyboard personally is a no go. still play without trackir or OC and it is playable but a bit cluncky at times which is where either will really shine through in complete immersion. if you want can stream later and you can see what i mean and then judge for your self.

i have a x52 and when plugged in it automatically configured to these settings:
obviously as i have played i have tweaked to my personal taste.

if you need a reference to the buttons
http://www.gaellords.com/forums/images/saitekx52.jpg

Wossack · 25-08-2014 03:43PM

Im trying to resist getting more games to play - me watching videos is no help hah! Im particularly excited by the audio for some reason.. throttling up just sounds so epic, I really just want to grab the x52 and give it a go

I do plan on getting a rift, so think I'll try and push it back for another while

Sarky · 26-08-2014 01:17AM

Baked.noodle wrote: »

Elite: Dangerous Progress Diary #12

I think the system specs just jumped a tad :pac:

Great googly moogly!

I've been busy with other games, I was only vaguely aware that there was another Elite coming out. And then I see the jaw-dropping scale at 2:40 in that video, and I start thinking "Sarky... Just how badly do you want to continue that PhD? Wouldn't you rather spend 3 years being a space pirate?"

Come payday I'm getting me some of that sweet, sweet space candy.

Baked.noodle · 26-08-2014 01:18AM

Welcome to the club. When you think about it all you need is power and food.

Noxin · 26-08-2014 09:26AM

Wossack wrote: »

game worth getting with no head tracking gubbins, or Rift etc? seems to scream out for it, with the interfaces to the left and right for common operations

have an x52pro, so maybe can go key maping crazy

I don't have any`fancy head tracking gear (yes I wish I did)..
Still love it. Default setup allows you to quickly navigate around the screen anyway using 1, 2, 3 keys.

Might invest in tracking gear eventually but too expensive to warrant the investment right now :P

Glebee · 26-08-2014 10:45AM

Any suggestions for a cheap and cheerfull stick setup for this????
Getting by with mouse and keyboard ok at the moment but tempted....

Noxin · 26-08-2014 10:54AM

Glebee wrote: »

Any suggestions for a cheap and cheerfull stick setup for this????
Getting by with mouse and keyboard ok at the moment but tempted....

I use a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and I love it. Cheap enough off Amazon. Took only a little configuring to set it up the way I wanted.

The general controls along with the hat switch for thrusters make it perfect for getting around.

Justwinginit · 26-08-2014 10:56AM

Noxin wrote: »

I use a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and I love it. Cheap enough off Amazon. Took only a little configuring to set it up the way I wanted.

The general controls along with the hat switch for thrusters make it perfect for getting around.

Nice one, that's what I've got, good to know it works, now I just need Voice Attack, & a PS3 camera for head tracking....and buy the game when it comes out:D

Stokolan · 27-08-2014 08:40AM

I'm still waiting for my x52 pro to arrive. Have been using mouse and keyboard for the moment.

While its a bitch to use it is playable, when your not crashing into the inside of space stations!

humanji · 27-08-2014 09:18AM

I didn't find using a keyboard and mouse to be all that bad. In fact, I found it to be help in combat a lot more than when using a standard joystick, as I had more control over the accuracy. That said, I picked up an X-55 and that's the mutts nuts, and I won't be going back to K&M. But I did find it handy having all the controls right at my fingers (especially when switching to your side panels).

Sarky · 27-08-2014 05:58PM

Well, I cracked. Downloading now.

While I'm pondering the merits of a joystick, has anyone tried controlling it with something like a XBox360 gamepad?

Andrew76 · 28-08-2014 09:02AM

Just started playing this last night, using the Hotas X which feels pretty decent for the price. Only had time for the first two missions but I can tell I'm going to get hooked (once I learn how to fly properly!). Will try pop on the gaellords TS at some stage and say hello, get some tips from the seasoned pros.

Kirby · 28-08-2014 09:05AM

humanji wrote: »

I didn't find using a keyboard and mouse to be all that bad. In fact, I found it to be help in combat a lot more than when using a standard joystick, as I had more control over the accuracy. That said, I picked up an X-55 and that's the mutts nuts, and I won't be going back to K&M. But I did find it handy having all the controls right at my fingers (especially when switching to your side panels).

That's what your head is for. :P

Sarky · 28-08-2014 02:28PM

Found the gamepad far too lacking in precision for even a one-on-one dogfight with AI. Mouse/keyboard has proven much better, especially for lining up a shot, although still a bit awkward. I'd say missiles would help a whole lot, but with the rate of pirate interdictions I've been experiencing I just don't get to trade enough to be able to afford a launcher.

Still, it's not dampening my enthusiasm for the game. It's staggeringly pretty, and I don't think I will ever get tired of the hyperdrive jump visuals. I have a couple of friends in the beta, I'll try hooking up with them this weekend and see if we can't make some credits more easily on pirate bounties or something.

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