Computer games.

dan78 said:
Yes on PC, well my laptop which surprisingly runs most things really well. I use a gamepad but might have a look at that what you said, looks like 32 quid on amazon. Only problem is i only play stuff while sat on the settee whilst the missus watches crap on telly so it might be hard to use a joystick!!
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Slowly migrate to the table/desk............she probably won't notice!
 
Dylan said:
Right, IMO, Elite is awesome.

However, to address your concerns, you can play in open (world populated with other human players), private group (invitation only) or solo (you and the NPC's).

So if you go solo, the only thing you have to worry about is NPC's attacking you. That being said, in open, if you venture out of your starting system then player encounters can be rare. They can also vary, but mostly your encounters as a new player will involve a player helping you out (either by winging up with you and giving tips, or by throwing out a couple of tons of palladium that you can sell for a huge amount of money for an early game player). You will occasionally come across a griefer who will open fire as soon as they interdict you, but that is a risk you run with any MMO.

If you like space games, it is perfect. The game has a full Newtonian flight model (which you can fully utilize by switching off the computer flight assist, giving you 100% control of your ship.....ie if you thrust up for a second and remove power to the thruster, you will continue to move until a counter force is applied by thrusting down), though in space they do impose ship speed limits, otherwise you can just constantly accelerate which reduces combat into basically high speed jousting.

I play PC, so wouldn't be able to help out ingame, but it is certainly worth hitting up the Elite: Dangerous sub reddit, along with the Elite Wings & Elite xbone subs.

Any other questions specifically about the game, I can certainly help out.
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I gave up on it in the end, finally managed to dock and take off, but just struggled with the controls in general(using a xbox 360 pad). I'm actually peeved because i had been lookingforward to Elite coming out for years and when it does, I find it too hard. I just don't have patience.

Seen your above replies, maybe I should get a joystick.
 
Blue Cheese said:
I gave up on it in the end, finally managed to dock and take off, but just struggled with the controls in general(using a xbox 360 pad). I'm actually peeved because i had been lookingforward to Elite coming out for years and when it does, I find it too hard. I just don't have patience.

Seen your above replies, maybe I should get a joystick.
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As much as I enjoy the combat in the game, nailing a smooth landing has such a sense of accomplishment in Elite.

The key is remapping the controls to something that works for you and you find comfortable. I would advise googling pad layouts for the best/most used out there.

Or get the HOTAS X, cheap and cheerful joystick that transforms the game.
 
Dylan said:
As much as I enjoy the combat in the game, nailing a smooth landing has such a sense of accomplishment in Elite.

The key is remapping the controls to something that works for you and you find comfortable. I would advise googling pad layouts for the best/most used out there.

Or get the HOTAS X, cheap and cheerful joystick that transforms the game.
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It certainly requires patience, I think the tutorials could be better. One day I'm determined to get going on it.

Have you seen that Skyrim MOD Enderal Dylan, a brand new game but just a mod, if that makes sense.
 
Looking forward to playing Deus Ex mankind divided, out this week!!!!!!!

Some of my favourite games are the Deux Ex ones. the first was before my time so by the time i played it , it had dated itself. Second one was fantastic, small but you could see the different ways you could play it. the third i played several times and really enjoyed it every time.
 
ijjysmith said:
Just tried it mate.

It's very good. The players feel a bit less wooden and keeper are seemingly a bit better. It's not perfect like but it's definitely good.
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Pretty sure I got abuse on here last year for suggesting PES wasn't good, it's actually a lot better than FIFA. FIFA should be a yearly update it's never different
 

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