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Star Citizen (Thinly veiled 'How many Irish backing this?')

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    #242
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    The_Valeyard wrote: »
    Your better off not melting your first purchase ship or 'package' since this starts the ticker for when you first backed and which rewards you are entitled to, not to mention it keeps your alpha tester status.
    I'm not 100% sure, but I think once you get an alpha slot it is tied to your account, not your package, so you don't lose it if you melt your ship. I think the only thing you can really lose by melting is LTI if you have it.


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    #243
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I think i'll finally back it now, with the dogfighting module due to be released soon. Wasn't really bothered with paying for a hanger app at the time. Now to choose a ship...


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    #244
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    Has it been said what other people in your craft do, or is it all speculation at the moment?


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    #245
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    stevenmu wrote: »
    I'm not 100% sure, but I think once you get an alpha slot it is tied to your account, not your package, so you don't lose it if you melt your ship. I think the only thing you can really lose by melting is LTI if you have it.


    Id check that out if I were you, im pretty sure Wingman mentioned that before. If you remove or melt your starter pledge, you loose those bonuses like the million rewards.

    Check to see if you can melt the starter ship and say claim a Connie, but im not sure if that is possible, since ship packages are more expensive than the later pledges


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    #246
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    Was actually just going to ask something about ^that!

    Apart from early access and the extra hours of fun it would bring (of course), are there any exclusives or rewards etc that you'd miss out on by waiting? I'm really interested in this, but I don't have a good enough PC to run it at the moment but I don't want to be "left behind" either, if that makes sense.


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    #247
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    Isn't lifetime insurance something that's no longer offered? I'd assume some of the other perks may be withdrawn too. But only time will tell.


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    #248
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Well I went ahead and became a backer, I got myself the Hornet Ghost ship.

    I hope I made a good selection.


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    #249
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    McSasquatch wrote: »
    Was actually just going to ask something about ^that!

    Apart from early access and the extra hours of fun it would bring (of course), are there any exclusives or rewards etc that you'd miss out on by waiting? I'm really interested in this, but I don't have a good enough PC to run it at the moment but I don't want to be "left behind" either, if that makes sense.

    You have missed LTI, engine tweakers, robot mechanic, etc. But nothing that is a game changer or give other players a crazy advantage.


    Edit: CR has publicly stated that LTI is no way a game changer and ship insurance will be very cheap and easy to earn creds for.


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    #250
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    The_Valeyard wrote: »
    You have missed LTI, engine tweakers, robot mechanic, etc. But nothing that is a game changer or give other players a crazy advantage.


    Edit: CR has publicly stated that LTI is no way a game changer and ship insurance will be very cheap and easy to earn creds for.

    Nice one - will think some more before deciding to buy now or wait. Lots of research to be done!


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    #251
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    The_Valeyard wrote: »
    Id check that out if I were you, im pretty sure Wingman mentioned that before. If you remove or melt your starter pledge, you loose those bonuses like the million rewards.
    Oh, actually you're right. I was thinking of just the benefits listed on the pledge screen when you buy, the ones there (Alpha/Beta access, star map, soundtrack etc) are tied to your account and you keep them after melting, but others may not be.


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    #252
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    A question about ship weapons, how do i find out what power level cannons i can fit to my ship?


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    #253
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    A question about ship weapons, how do i find out what power level cannons i can fit to my ship?

    There is a Stats page somewhere. Although cant exactly find it at present. I know Stats are given in the hanger holo table.


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    #254
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    I'll wait for the DFM before I pimp my Ghost, probably go with a full Mass Driver set up to keep my signature as low as possible.


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    #255
    jumbobreakfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭jumbobreakfast


    Any mention of Oculus rift support for the DFM? I might get it if it does


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    #256
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Only 2600 Alpha spots left so don't wait to long.


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    #257
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    Only 2600 Alpha spots left so don't wait to long.

    TELL ME WHAT TO BUY!!!!!!!!

    J/k, but I do need to make a choice soon. It's quite daunting having to pick just one ship (because I'm poor) without trying them out first. Suppose I should base my decision on what I want to be when I grow up career I want to follow in the PU.


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    #258
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    You can buy as many as you want lol. I would recommend the Cutlass package or Freelancer. Personally I bought the Hornet Ghost, because I'm more into the pvp side of things but I'm probably going to have to invest in the Freelancer to make credits.

    If you don't have a dogfighter then you will be supplied with a temporary free base model Hornet for the DFM.


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    #259
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    You can buy as many as you want lol. I would recommend the Cutlass package or Freelancer. Personally I bought the Hornet Ghost, because I'm more into the pvp side of things but I'm probably going to have to invest in the Freelancer to make credits.

    If you don't have a dogfighter then you will be supplied with a temporary free base model Hornet for the DFM.

    Nice one, thanks! Funnily enough I was leaning towards the Cutlass, but that's great news re: the temporary Hornet. :)


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    #260
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    Cant wait to try my Super Hornet when its released on DFM. Going to rip stuff to shreds.


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    #261
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    Are you definitely allowed use your purchased ships for the DFM? I was under the impression that everyone used a hornet as that would mean they don't have to finish every current ship just to test the game engine. Any videos I've seen about the DFM (admittedly, not many) have all focused on it using the hornet.


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    #262
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    humanji wrote: »
    Are you definitely allowed use your purchased ships for the DFM? I was under the impression that everyone used a hornet as that would mean they don't have to finish every current ship just to test the game engine. Any videos I've seen about the DFM (admittedly, not many) have all focused on it using the hornet.

    Once its a dogfighter class ship, and if you dont own one they will supply you with a Hornet to use for the DFM.

    Now im not sure if they give you the Hornet if you already own one.


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    #263
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Fingers crossed we should have the DFM tomorrow.


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    #264
    EoinHef
    Registered Users Posts: 5,576 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    Fingers crossed we should have the DFM tomorrow.

    Was there an announcement at PAX?


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    #265
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    EoinHef wrote: »
    Was there an announcement at PAX?

    PAX should be starting in the next few hours and it's seems to be widely believed the DFM launch will be announced.


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    #266
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    I am not staying up until 2am for this DFM reveal...


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    #267
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    Anyone watching?


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    #268
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    It was on to late for me, I'll give it a watch after work. Still no release date for the DFM.


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    #269
    McSasquatch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭McSasquatch


    Has anyone else had trouble accessing the official RSI forums? I can log onto the site no problem, but when I go to the forum section my status goes to offline. And if I try to log in via the forum page, I'm told my account/email doesn't exist.


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    #270
    humanji
    Registered Users Posts: 19,976 ✭✭✭✭humanji


    It's working fine for me.


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    #271
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    Mine works fine.
    Maybe forum whining has broken the servers.


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