Originally posted by NightBandit

I'm not pledging to this game as I've pledged for another, however this kickstarter idea is all well and good, but I've not seen or played a game which has been made yet from this business model . Until which time that there is some tangible evidence that these people are selling a completed finish product, then I'm afraid I'll not be spending more money for a game which is not worth any more than any other box set sold to me after those developers paid up front to provide it to me.

This business model should be given a chance of course, but the gaming public have to be careful or we could all end up paying $500 or £300 to play a game only worth around £30 or $45.

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Frontier Developments have a good reputation for me. Being a long time Elite fan I had no problem offering money so that they can make a game that I would like to play, and I am prepared to loose that money for it (they don't actually take any money unless they meet or exceed their target). It's not like I got all hyped up and threw them hundreds of £'s that I don't have :P

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elite. my first love.

and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games :)

Dev Diary 2 released.

This diary features David talking about how worlds & governments will change over time, and how that will affect the neighbouring systems, and player choices.

Elite: Dangerous on Kickstarter

Here's a look at the previous games in the series for those of you unfamiliar with them.

Elite

Frontier: Elite 2

Frontier: First Encounters

If you're interested in playing any of these old games, you can get them here, or here.

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Originally posted by Thane

elite. my first love.

 

and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games :)

Couldnt agree more.

Elite is still listed as no1 best game of all times for me.

I am inclined to believe Star Citizen will be all better. Simply I think C.R produced much more modern versions of Elite and took it in the right direction. While Braben stagnated it, and basically didnt produce much at all.

But who is to say that two great Elite(like) games can not exist head to head :)

Though The big question on everyones mind is : will this be a mmo , or simply smale scale co op multiplayer game.

Originally posted by Lobotomist

Originally posted by Thane

elite. my first love.

 

and THAT, kids, is what people mean when they talk about sandbox games :)

Couldnt agree more.

Elite is still listed as no1 best game of all times for me.

 

I am inclined to believe Star Citizen will be all better. Simply I think C.R produced much more modern versions of Elite and took it in the right direction. While Braben stagnated it, and basically didnt produce much at all.

But who is to say that two great Elite(like) games can not exist head to head :)

 

Though The big question on everyones mind is : will this be a mmo , or simply smale scale co op multiplayer game.

 

My impressions exactly. Be interested to see what Mr. (Sir?) Braben can do with procedural generation.

Not many 20£ pledge-slots left now, so make it now to get a cheap and great game in 2014!

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Mini jonty Friday today kl 13.00 CET /12.00 GMT, everyone pledges an extra 1£.

http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2928

damn this is going too slow for my taste, DB really could need some more advertising.

guess I'll upgrade my pledge one more time.

I want this game so badly!!

Only 350 copies out of 10.000 left at the price of 20 pound!!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1461411552/elite-dangerous/comments

Go go go Elite!

Less than 300 copies of 10.000 left at 20 £ go grab ´em from Kickstarter!

Make this project happen !!!

200 copies left !! Quick, quick, close to 700.000 Pound !!!

:D

Dev Diary #3 released, featuring AI and player ships in battle: Viper MkII's vs Anaconda Frieghters.

Just to point out, FD don't want to reveal the UI yet or the SFX,  and some of the effects are placeholdes, like the engine trails.

The games looking good so far, you can definitely sense the classic Elite in this vid. And the relistic "dark" space looks good with an arm of the galaxy visible in the background.

There have also been updates to the FAQ on the home page.

Elite: Dangerous on Kickstarter

Thought I'd add some screenshots of the ships from that vid. If you're a fan of the Cobra MK3 you'll have to make do with concept art.

Only two ships have been shown in dev diaries.

It appears this is the Viper MkII

The Anaconda Freighter (damage model)

NICE!!!

And only 150 copies left out of the cheap 100.000 btw!

Grab ´em so we get this campaign going faster, the world needs a new Elite spacesim!!!

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GO GO GO! :)

Pledge!