I thought I'd drop a post, on what you can expect.
Firstly, it adds so much to the game, it's identical to single player, except you can play alongside others.
Secondly, PvP (person vs person) doesn't happen that often on the main server, but it's simple to ask for PvP, many players are interested in having some fun.
Thirdly, mostly online, it's cooperative environment. ie everyone tends to help everyone else. New players are often surprised to find the level of help that is available, and the lengths some players will go in that.
The sorts of things we do, is contracts or just plain swat the gnats together. Trading is mostly indivual based when you need credits. Rescues are great fun too. Then there's PvP.
So if you are a bit unsure of whether you'll get splat as soon as you come online (I certainly expected it), be assured, it's unlikely, except from some people, but still rare.
So why hang about playing by yourself in single player, when you can make new friends n play with others.
Word of warning... if you are the type that want to discover the universe on your own; learn its secrets yourself, then let people know. Knowing too much too soon, can spoil that aspect (you can never go back n play it afresh
). If on the otherhand, you want to know ever lil nook and cranny, then online ppl will help there too. Just ask. So come join us.
[Edit] As an idea... it's interesting online, some of the activities online. Also, how people adhere to the universe story. So I thought I'd offer an idea for another kind of activity we could get up to when bored. lol
How about escort duty/convoys. Mil ships escort Civil ships... there's a whole range of idea that can played out there... very akin to the rescue idea of "leave no men behind".
[Edited on 3-25-2009 by Venus]
