New pilot, awesome game!

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:35 pm

Hi all,

Just discovered this a couple of weeks ago, and there aren't enough praise words for how awesome it is!
Been lurking on the forums for a while now, so I know that the game and Vice have been already praised in all possible ways, and it's likely I can't add any new praise, but I'll give it a try anyway

I love the freeform idea, I love the soo many small touches that make a big difference, I think the concept of sandbox is great the way it is implemented, it's great that there is no mandatory grinding or stifling the player in any way (money is more than plentiful, so you can really do whatever you want, try any frames, weapons, anything you really want - how awesome is that?), I love the richness of the universe and especially the idea of exploration, the fact that you can interact with nebulae, the flying in planetary atmosphere, the inertial flight and combat, the music - and I could go on and on...

I am also beyond impressed by Vice, so pardon me if I sound like a fanboy, but I think you have a great attitude towards your players, it's really impressive how you continue to improve the game with frequent updates, address bugs/issues, the listening to the players' feedback, all those things are really great and amazing - and you're doing it all by yourself, which is pretty damn unbelievable!

So, thank you for a great game and many happy hours, like many others have said, by far the best 30 bucks I've ever spent, and I I am really impressed with how many things this game just "gets right". I hope the game(s) gain even more popularity and exposure, these are true gems, and I really wish I had heard of them before! Best space sims I've played, and I've started with Elite myself, and take out Privateer every couple of years - but this will replace all that from now on!

Congratulations for amazing work, Vice, and thank you for the awesomeness that Evochron Mercenary is - I only wish I had tried its predecessors, too...

And you guys seem like a really nice and helpful community, I got lots of info from these forums. I'm more of an SP player, but who knows, maybe at some point I'll give it a shot and take some flying lessons (I did not choose my username accidentally)...
Are there any other servers that people play on usually, or just the Remula1?

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:37 am

Hi and welcome.

I can only agree in your praise on Vice and the community. (They Rock).

Hop online for some great action and fun.
/SeeJay

Jack Dandy · Post by **Jack Dandy** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:39 am

Hi there, welcome aboard man.
Remula 1 is usually the most populated server, yeah.

Maybe I'll see you out there sometime!

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:42 am

From post: 109789, Topic: tid=7729, author=Flying Brick wrote:I'm more of an SP player, but who knows, maybe at some point I'll give it a shot and take some flying lessons (I did not choose my username accidentally)...
Are there any other servers that people play on usually, or just the Remula1?

It's a great SP game but even better in MP ... be you a brick or a feather. And other servers have popped up now and then but MMaggio's R1 server is the only one you can rely upon to be there 24-7, all year long.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:44 am

Hi Flying Brick, welcome to the game and forum. Hope to see you out there some time...

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:56 am

thank you all for your warm welcome, guys.
Ok, ok, I'll try to pop in online with my trusty brick, perhaps I can just bludgeon the Vonari to death!

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:57 am

Also, bricks make for very good turret gunners ... something they can only do in MP.

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:48 am

From post: 109799, Topic: tid=7729, author=Marvin wrote: Also, bricks make for very good turret gunners ... something they can only do in MP.

Yes, the gunner thing is definitely one of the things I want to try. All the fun of shooting at things, with none of the responsibility for keeping ourselves alive, what more could I ask for?

Does the turret gunner have any control over the ship's movement, or just the turret's? Also, what range can he cover, only ships roughly behind our own ship, or ?...

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:22 am

The gunner can't take control of the ship ... leave that to the pilot. And there is restrictive movement to the turret but, as the pilot frantically maneuvers, you'll find that the restriction isn't much of a problem. Also, the guns you use are your own ... making for a deadly combination if you coordinate weapons with the person in the driver's seat.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:03 am

Hello Flying Brick, Welcome to the forum and the Sim. Have fun and hope to see you in Multi-Player sometime.

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:16 am

Sounds awesome

can't wait to try it!
Thank you, thetiebers, and all you guys!

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:57 am

From post: 109794, Topic: tid=7729, author=Maarschalk wrote:Hi Flying Brick, welcome to the game and forum. Hope to see you out there some time...

One more question...what times do people gather 'round, are there meeting times or anything, or at least when are there more folks on? I don't have a clear idea of what timezone everyone is yet...

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:29 am

The server runs 24/7 and is free to all.
We have players from all over the world, so there are usually ppl playing at any hour in a 24 hr period.
Just join whenever it is convenient for you. I would suggest you make it at a time when you will be free to play for a long time as you may not want to quit!

Rush · Post by **Rush** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:41 am

From post: 109824, Topic: tid=7729, author=MMaggio wrote:I would suggest you make it at a time when you will be free to play for a long time as you may not want to quit!

Wise words

Usually there are more people when in USA it's afternoon-evening, so evening for Europe

But australian guys are always around

:D

Dengar · Post by **Dengar** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:32 pm

FB.

Please be advised that BA run a TeamSpeak server 24/7 (Windows updates permitting) so that you can chat to your buddies. We can provide any clan with their own channel. However there is a voice chat function within the game itself.

Everything you want in a game.

We look forward to seeing you in MP to give you a real Evochron welcome!

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:57 pm

Hey there Flying Brick! Great name!

Welcome to Evochron. Don't be shy to join MP... it's so much more fun! There's a real mix of newbies and veterans alike, and everyone's very friendly out there (with 1 or 2 exceptions!).

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:03 pm

thank you all, guys!
Thanks for all the info and the welcome, and I'll drop by together with my trusty Slowmaster to brick some reds!

Dengar · Post by **Dengar** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:16 pm

Ooooh We really look forward to the welcome!!!

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:04 pm

From post: 109872, Topic: tid=7729, author=Dengar wrote:Ooooh We really look forward to the welcome!!!

Ahem...you mean I should watch my six?

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:19 am

BA aren't really that good at using a clock ... but, yes, when they're around, it's a good idea to check six once in awhile.

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:24 am

From post: 109892, Topic: tid=7729, author=Marvin wrote: BA aren't really that good at using a clock ... but, yes, when they're around, it's a good idea to check six once in awhile.

ROFL!

actually, I have a couple more questions about MP - not sure this is the place to ask them, but since we were on topic already... if I log on an MP game, do I appear in the same station I was when I exited my SP game, or some other default (Sapphire, or whatever)? What if that was my own station, where does that put me in the MP game?

Also, are there any PvP rules on R1? is anybody fair game at any time, anywhere (except perhaps Sapphire) ?

Do I carry my reputation from my SP game into the MP game?
I'm not sure what state transfers between SP and MP...

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:28 am

Jump on and see!

Post by **Vice** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:40 am

if I log on an MP game, do I appear in the same station I was when I exited my SP game, or some other default (Sapphire, or whatever)?

Same save point you had in SP. Both modes are very similar and share most of the same parameters/conditions.

What if that was my own station, where does that put me in the MP game?

In open space. MP player built stations follow the server you play on. SP built stations follow your profile.

Also, are there any PvP rules on R1? is anybody fair game at any time, anywhere (except perhaps Sapphire) ?

It seems to vary and depends on who is on at the time. Some clans/players hunt new players for sport to 'initialize' them. Many players join in to help and will PvP with you on request for practice if you like, or fly on your wing to complete contracts with you.

Do I carry my reputation from my SP game into the MP game?

Here are some details on that and other differences:

Differences include the fleet system, which is for AI ships in SP and for human players in MP (uses a similar 'clan' ID and linking system). Human players carry with them a common reputation structure in MP while in SP (to help facilitate PvE and PvP scenarios), your reputations can be unique for the profile you are using at the time offline.

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:24 am

Thank you so much for the clarifications and explanations, Vice! I really like that most state carries over between SP and MP, that's great!

I did go on R1 for a little while, everybody was very nice and friendly and helpful, and I didn't even get shot at...
Looking forward to more, esp. the turret gunner, and I could sure use some PvP practice! (though it'll likely be more like target practice for my opponent, but hey, at least my brick will provide for some nice fireworks!)

Thanks again to everyone for all your replies!

Flying Brick · Post by **Flying Brick** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:08 am

Ah, I think that after a bit more digging through the forum, I understand your last statement in a different (clearer) light!

I found this quote from you (Vice) at some point in the past:

"Multiplayer reputations are synchronized for human players as part of the fleet system and to accommodate the conditions for multiplayer itself. Reputations are 'locked' in to protect your earned reputations for various actions while you're in multiplayer (primarily so that taking actions you may need to in multiplayer do not adversely effect the reputations you have earned in single player)."

It's a longer quote, but the gist of it, if I understand correctly, is that whatever I do in MP does NOT affect my reputation in SP, and this is intentional, to allow players complete freedom and fun in MP, and not ruin their hard-earned reputations in SP.

Is this still the case?

That'd be great, because then it means that when I jump into MP, I don't have to stay in Pearl for fear that I'd ruin my reputation if I left...however, I guess that before I log out of MP, I should come back to Pearl so that next time I log in SP mode, I'd reappear in Pearl - otherwise, if I log in SP mode and I'm not in Pearl, I would have lost my reputation. Is this correct ?

Thank you! It seems that I the more things I find out about this game, the more I like it - playing carefree in MP without worrying about losing your SP achievements is excellent!