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[Mister Blastman]

ExoForce, on 28 October 2015 - 10:35 AM, said:

I am getting 500.000 Cr smuggling missions on regular basis. Python, here I come.
In the name of Empire !

I used to want a Python until I got my Clipper. Clipper is so fast and versatile. It is the new Cobra.

[t Khrist]

ExoForce, on 28 October 2015 - 10:35 AM, said:

Returned to MWO after few months of self-proclaimed exile. Played few days instead of Elite. Give me a break...
Low res, low details, low FPS instead of full res, high details, high FPS in E:D?

I am getting 500.000 Cr smuggling missions on regular basis. Python, here I come.
In the name of Empire ! (untill I collect rewards ).

We demand French maids as co-pilots! Would pay serious cash...

Edit:

me wants. now. Notice turrets and ship attacking the base!

I'll give you graphics, but until Horizons, ED doesn't have to render quite as much. I think MWO looks great for how much is on screen. And FPS is dependent upon a lot of things. I get about the same average frames for each.

What system are you in if you don't mind me asking?

I'm sure the maids are coming.. eventually.

Where did you find that video. I'm surprised it's not posted on the Community site.

Mister Blastman, on 28 October 2015 - 11:14 AM, said:

I used to want a Python until I got my Clipper. Clipper is so fast and versatile. It is the new Cobra.

I have my eyes on a Clipper right now. Thinking about switching from saving for the Python to that, then Python. We'll see. Also contemplating a trip across the galaxy. Just downloaded EDDiscovery, and it's pretty cool. I suggest it as a third party to get. Tracks visited systems, shows all systems logged by every pilot who's contributed; makes a pretty cool map. It also helps out other third party tools like just about every trading tool and route plotter. Without community compiled system coordinate data, there's no way to accurately map the galaxy. Link to download HERE.

[ExoForce]

My laptop i7 2670qm, 8 Gigs GeForce GT 540 M 2 Gigs. Six moths ago Ive had 45 FPS on medium. and now 25 on low. *Hacked* multithreading, cleaning cache, doing priority, killing services... Ive traced complete traffic, this game is NOT CPU and GFX demanding (2 gigs max for CPUs and GFX)! It is compiled core screwing, that they will never touch.

MWO looks great but this is FPS overkill for their altered cryengine.
Their xml is shown as an example of bad coding on CryEngine website forum!

Edit: I am using EDDiscovery to take notes about stations and *special* goods or generous missions.
Actually, I am not using trade tools AFTER I got my Cobra. More immersive to look galaxy map after you learn station types. Progress points are undocummented so accept small hint - give charity everywhere!!!

Edited by ExoForce, 28 October 2015 - 03:23 PM.

[t Khrist]

ExoForce, on 28 October 2015 - 03:13 PM, said:

Seems like something in your laptop is failing, perhaps not noticeable, even with in-depth diagnostics. Sounds like it's time to get a desktop .

I know quite a few people have had issues with stability due to the CryEngine framework, however, I've never been one of those people, even with a mid-range rig. It may not have been the best choice for them, but that's the decision they made and they were stuck with it. But all that's like.. two years ago talk, back to ED!

I've rarely have anything to do with trading. I've only recently gotten myself built up enough to have even really considered it. To me, any trading doesn't seem worth it unless you can carry at least 80 tons of cargo, and even that's pretty low for starting out. The time:profit ratio is all off. I still don't think it is; perhaps once I get me a Clipper. ~200 tons of cargo space is much more worth the droll.

I donate at every and any station I see the mission, and I always check bulletin boards. You never know, there might be a 100,000,000 Cred mission that you looked over :|.

[Lunatic_Asylum]

Alreech, on 21 October 2015 - 02:35 PM, said:

Joystick, X52pro.

Elite Dangerous is one of the few game that uses all the functions the X52pro has to offer.
Especially the 4way hat on the Throttle is very useful for the lateral and vertical thrusters.
The two wheels on the throttle can be used during landing mode (landing gear down) to roll and yaw on the spot without moving the stick.

But a good stick isn't only useful for Elite, other games like Freespace 2, Wing Commander Saga and Diaspora can also be played with a stick.

Thank you! I bought x52, and within two hours (one hour was spent to learn the controls), I killed one player easily and about five pirates with no effort. Joystick does make a fighter out of a trader! I am getting to Cobra now!

Edited by Lunatic_Asylum, 02 November 2015 - 08:06 PM.

[Heffay]

ExoForce, on 28 October 2015 - 03:13 PM, said:

Their xml is shown as an example of bad coding on CryEngine website forum!

Do you have a link to this?

[ExoForce]

I have the link somewhere on my 8 laptops. As a non-native English speaker my grammar in not so good so I will reformulate my statement. PGI was not mentioned in that thread.

From the head: CryEngine instructor (?) suggested that video settings, xml file formulated in the same way that PGI is using, is suboptimal. All sub-attributes for all video settings (low, med, high etc) should be stated in full for each profile - not some defined and some inherited from the default profile.

Also, someone is mixing hexadecimal and decimal notation in xml coding...

[Heffay]

ExoForce, on 03 November 2015 - 01:09 PM, said:

I have the link somewhere on my 8 laptops. As a non-native English speaker my grammar in not so good so I will reformulate my statement. PGI was not mentioned in that thread.

From the head: CryEngine instructor (?) suggested that video settings, xml file formulated in the same way that PGI is using, is suboptimal. All sub-attributes for all video settings (low, med, high etc) should be stated in full for each profile - not some defined and some inherited from the default profile.

Also, someone is mixing hexadecimal and decimal notation in xml coding...

So let me get this straight. You make a comment about how PGI's XML is directly mocked as bad coding on the Cryengine formats, write that off as a translation issue, then based off of a random post that is probably not even remotely related to the way an online game should be set up as an example of how PGI is doing it wrong...

And I have no idea why you think mixing notation up in a config file is an issue. Especially a config file that doesn't get modified by the user.

[Hex Pallett]

Seems like we've gone awfully off-topic here. To help fix this, here's my pretty 'conda mining rig being pretty

[t Khrist]

I noticed it had gotten a bit derailed, I shall assist as well. So 1.5 beta starts next week and Horizons beta on the 23^rd I believe it said? I didn't get it but was thinking about dishing out the extra 15 to get it (though it doesn't seem to allow me to do that..). That's okay though, I'll still be drowning in FO4, Thanksgiving, and the soon after Just Cause 3. Horizons release will be here before I know it. Not to mention squeezing MWO in there! I always feel a little bad talking up Elite on these forums lol. Anyone grab the beta for the 23^rd.

I don't know how many of you follow the UA but things are getting interesting. The devs said Horizons will be the next step in the mystery, and The Canonn assumes it to be a big one. Most recently with 1.4 update they've been discovered to scan and draw a poor 2D polygon image of your ship, can be found in seemingly any system with ease ~ 135-150 Ly's from Merope, always orient themselves to point towards Merope, regardless of where it is, and when jettisoned from a T6, T7, or T9, scan the nearest object other than ships, like in 1.3. The theory of aliens known as the Thargoids is becoming more real. Steps have been taken by The Canonn to write up a peace treaty in the event of contact with non-human intelligent lifeforms which have culminated in the signing of it by nearly every major power/unit, not including the pirate faction guy.

It is in the interest of humanity that all pilots are aware of such events and agreements. You are not obligated to abide by the terms laid out, but the consensus is to try peace before war. The main point of the the document is non-retaliation I believe. If contact is made, do not open or return fire if fired upon. We wan to express a non-confrontational, peaceful first impression, in the hope that they will respond mutually.

I saw the Community Spotlight on the guy who nicely documented his trek to the farthest system possible to get to from Sol. 65,350-ish Ly's away I believe. Only able to be reached with a specially kitted Conda. Made me want to do it, but I need 193 million Credits for it . So never mind.. Still a very impressive journey. Took 'em an hour under three weeks to do so, not total, just a few hours each day.

[Heffay]

All I got is my goofy little Cobra III with mostly C grade modules. But, it's my little baby and I love her dearly!

[Lunatic_Asylum]

Is anybody piloting a trader ship and fighting enemies off as successfully as on a multipurpose ship?
I have 200,000, and I cannot choose the next ship. I am a mix of a trader and fighter.

[t Khrist]

Lunatic_Asylum, on 05 November 2015 - 06:30 PM, said:

Is anybody piloting a trader ship and fighting enemies off as successfully as on a multipurpose ship?
I have 200,000, and I cannot choose the next ship. I am a mix of a trader and fighter.

Not sure if I understand you. If you're a trading ship, you shouldn't be able to fight well; whereas a multipurpose ship should be able to carry a decent cargo, and defend itself/attack with friends if desired.

What ship do you have? I know 200k isn't enough to buy anything yet, but if you don't have a Cobra, you should save up for that . Like Heffay, I loved my Cobra dearly, like I loved my Eagle. They are the multipurpose ships of Elite, and if you guys continue on that multipurpose path, you'll find yourselves at the ASP.

I digress, if you have 200k, save up a little more and get one. They're 235k Credits. The build that got me my ASP I only put 2.7 million into.; upgrading as you go/needed of course. Cobras are incredible ships, I was very proud of mine, and I can't wait to get the Mk IV with Horizons. It looks badass.

Sorry to repost but I can't even brag because I took advantage (unknowingly) of the skewed smuggling mission payouts right after 1.4 hit. One day you too can save up enough credits for this.

I've been there, and I feel the same about my current situation. I wanted to go for a Python next, then I changed to Clipper, now I want an exploration Conda, and have you seen how much a maxed out combat Conda costs!?!?!?!?

No way man.. no way. I've come to accept that my ASP is probably the best I'll ever manage, at least for a long while. But it's not a far off pipe dream I found to have gotten it. I can still manage 5+ million an hour smuggling with the payout adjustment, and bounty hunt for slightly less if I feel in the same system (Socho!). But really.. it's all I'll ever need. I'm psyched to see it planet-side from the SRV.

Edited by t Khrist, 05 November 2015 - 08:30 PM.

[Hex Pallett]

Lunatic_Asylum, on 05 November 2015 - 06:30 PM, said:

Is anybody piloting a trader ship and fighting enemies off as successfully as on a multipurpose ship?
I have 200,000, and I cannot choose the next ship. I am a mix of a trader and fighter.

Well at 200k the best bet is running around doing CG in a Cobra.

[Mister Blastman]

So this week has been fantastic for piracy. Last night I had a grand adventure.

[t Khrist]

Mister Blastman, on 07 November 2015 - 12:03 PM, said:

So this week has been fantastic for piracy. Last night I had a grand adventure.
...

Watched damn near the whole thing. Great stuff man. How dumb was that first Clipper? I really need to start doing CG's. Your pirate macros are hilarious, the immersion factor is set high with that stuff.

[Mister Blastman]

t Khrist, on 07 November 2015 - 09:33 PM, said:

Watched damn near the whole thing. Great stuff man. How dumb was that first Clipper? I really need to start doing CG's. Your pirate macros are hilarious, the immersion factor is set high with that stuff.

He was pretty arrogant. "That's not how the game is played mate." lol

Yeah. Well, I guess he learned how it is played.

CGs are fun if you find creative ways to complete them.

[Lunatic_Asylum]

t Khrist, on 05 November 2015 - 08:29 PM, said:

Not sure if I understand you. If you're a trading ship, you shouldn't be able to fight well; whereas a multipurpose ship should be able to carry a decent cargo, and defend itself/attack with friends if desired.

What ship do you have? I know 200k isn't enough to buy anything yet, but if you don't have a Cobra, you should save up for that . Like Heffay, I loved my Cobra dearly, like I loved my Eagle. They are the multipurpose ships of Elite, and if you guys continue on that multipurpose path, you'll find yourselves at the ASP.

I am in a Cobra MK III, and I am currently trying to choose between a Combat or Trading ship as a fighter/trader (either cheaper or more expensive than Cobra). Apparently, trading ships have no fighting power unless you are in a wing with someone all of the time. So, my ideal goal is Vulture right now; but it's costly; therefore, I am choosing another ship.
I also picked some Imperial side last night. I have no idea what to do with that. Some places are marked as "Hostile" now.

[t Khrist]

Lunatic_Asylum, on 08 November 2015 - 09:18 AM, said:

I am in a Cobra MK III, and I am currently trying to choose between a Combat or Trading ship as a fighter/trader (either cheaper or more expensive than Cobra). Apparently, trading ships have no fighting power unless you are in a wing with someone all of the time. So, my ideal goal is Vulture right now; but it's costly; therefore, I am choosing another ship.
I also picked some Imperial side last night. I have no idea what to do with that. Some places are marked as "Hostile" now.

If you want to trade with little Cred than you are correct, the cheaper trading ships (hauler, type-6, etc.) don't offer much of either, weapons or cargo space. True fighter/trader ships start getting costly that's for sure. I still recommend the ASP. The Vulture has some decent firepower, but can only carry ~12 tons of cargo unless you want to ditch the shield, which doesn't net you that much more cargo space. The ASP is only 700,000 Cred more and a worthy investment. You can be quite well armed and still carry 100+ tons.

Sounds like the side you picked was probably for a Conflict Zone or something. I think those are only relevant in the instance you select them in.

Edited by t Khrist, 08 November 2015 - 09:29 AM.

[o0cipher0o]

Soooo, thanks to the "rank requirement free week" for the empire's ships, i've finally bought the clipper, and holy frack, that thing is so nimble!
Now i've pledged with Aisling duval, need those prismatic generators to really make it a good PVE BH farming ship. It really might replace my python for that job.

Also, today i killed Braben: