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£2,140,164 raised.

by MrBra 13y ago

£2,140,164 raised.

deletes 13y ago
That is nowhere near enough. The best case scenario is a static world with simplified stelar objects. So far the only released game that got even close to realistic distances was I-War 2:Edge of Chaos( awesome game btw ) which was static.
- Associat0r 13y ago
  Frontier: Elite 2 from 1993 and Frontier: First Encounters (Elite 3) from 1995 did it way before I-War was even a thing, complete with full freeform seamless landing on planets with real celestial mechanics. http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_elite_ii http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_elite_ii http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_first_encounters http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_first_encounters
  - deletes 13y ago
    I took a look at some game play videos and I'm positively surprised. I seems today's developers mostly just don't care or don't have the required knowledge.
    - Associat0r 13y ago
      Also considering the lack of exposure and the amount of flack Elite: Dangerous is getting compared to the other space games it's also the gamers who sadly don't care. Btw here is an interesting interview with David Braben somewhat before the time of Frontier: Elite 2's release. http://amr.abime.net/review_38271 http://amr.abime.net/review_38271 http://amr.abime.net/review_38231 http://amr.abime.net/review_38231 http://amr.abime.net/review_15452 http://amr.abime.net/review_15452 Here is a reddit AMA from a year ago. http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_braben_cocreator_of_elite_creator_of http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_brab... There is also an impressive universe simulator called Space Engine and they are planning on adding gameplay to it, but it will probably take a long time before it's ready. http://en.spaceengine.org http://en.spaceengine.org There is also Pioneer Space Sim that started as a Frontier: Elite 2 remake, which is also still WIP. http://pioneerspacesim.net http://pioneerspacesim.net Also be sure to check out the Elite: Dangerous FAQ http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#What_is_.22Elite:_Dangerous.22.3F http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#W...
- jheriko 13y ago
  its in no way impossible - they just failed to deliver for long enough already imo - i have zero faith in the team delivering it.
Associat0r 13y ago
The money raised from fans is only a fraction of their total budget. http://www.directorstalk.com/video-edison-executive-interview-with-frontier-developments http://www.directorstalk.com/video-edison-executive-intervie... http://frontier.co.uk/investor_relations http://frontier.co.uk/investor_relations
jheriko 13y ago
i dont think its impossible or that they don't have enough money - just that they will fail to deliver based on their having been plenty of time and money for Elite 4 already... it already puts duke nukem forever to shame imo. i would like to see it, but i don't think its realistic (i don't believe its technically impossible - especially with that kind of resource, i just have little faith in the people involved by this point - which is a shame)

£2,140,164 raised.

by MrBra 13y ago

£2,140,164 raised.

That is nowhere near enough. The best case scenario is a static world with simplified stelar objects. So far the only released game that got even close to realistic distances was I-War 2:Edge of Chaos( awesome game btw ) which was static.

Associat0r 13y ago
Frontier: Elite 2 from 1993 and Frontier: First Encounters (Elite 3) from 1995 did it way before I-War was even a thing, complete with full freeform seamless landing on planets with real celestial mechanics. http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_elite_ii http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_elite_ii http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_first_encounters http://frontier.co.uk/games/older/frontier_first_encounters
- deletes 13y ago
  I took a look at some game play videos and I'm positively surprised. I seems today's developers mostly just don't care or don't have the required knowledge.
  - Associat0r 13y ago
    Also considering the lack of exposure and the amount of flack Elite: Dangerous is getting compared to the other space games it's also the gamers who sadly don't care. Btw here is an interesting interview with David Braben somewhat before the time of Frontier: Elite 2's release. http://amr.abime.net/review_38271 http://amr.abime.net/review_38271 http://amr.abime.net/review_38231 http://amr.abime.net/review_38231 http://amr.abime.net/review_15452 http://amr.abime.net/review_15452 Here is a reddit AMA from a year ago. http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_braben_cocreator_of_elite_creator_of http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_brab... There is also an impressive universe simulator called Space Engine and they are planning on adding gameplay to it, but it will probably take a long time before it's ready. http://en.spaceengine.org http://en.spaceengine.org There is also Pioneer Space Sim that started as a Frontier: Elite 2 remake, which is also still WIP. http://pioneerspacesim.net http://pioneerspacesim.net Also be sure to check out the Elite: Dangerous FAQ http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#What_is_.22Elite:_Dangerous.22.3F http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#W...
jheriko 13y ago
its in no way impossible - they just failed to deliver for long enough already imo - i have zero faith in the team delivering it.

Associat0r 13y ago

The money raised from fans is only a fraction of their total budget. http://www.directorstalk.com/video-edison-executive-interview-with-frontier-developments http://www.directorstalk.com/video-edison-executive-intervie... http://frontier.co.uk/investor_relations http://frontier.co.uk/investor_relations

jheriko 13y ago

i dont think its impossible or that they don't have enough money - just that they will fail to deliver based on their having been plenty of time and money for Elite 4 already... it already puts duke nukem forever to shame imo. i would like to see it, but i don't think its realistic (i don't believe its technically impossible - especially with that kind of resource, i just have little faith in the people involved by this point - which is a shame)