Hmmm, I didn't read last Friday's update (I know, for shame ) but was it listed there, and did they give any info as to why?

Ahh, I would rather have it done right once, then doubler the work due to hacking something partially done to make a deadline.  Not as fast as I had hoped, but, hey we cant have everything, and this does look good and I am no less excited about this game even with dogfighting being pushed back.

^^^^ 
Yeah, pretty much this, but I don't pew pew  :)

Wow.
 
Just found this game and thread whilst searching for 780 Classified wallpaper.  I have this feeling in my gut it may be the greatest discovery I've ever made!
 
Spent a couple of hours watching/reading the content on the RSI site and I'm blown away by Chris Roberts' vision and the attention to detail evident in everything.  I've played EVE for quite some time but having been itching for a game that has a more visceral and engaging control style and this looks to be the very thing I've been searching for.
 
I have a couple of questions before I pledge, though.  Been looking at the AA Hornet F7C as my pledge ship, along with the niceties that come with it.  But can anyone explain how the insurance works?  As in, should the ship turn into a ball of flame, how does the reimbursement work?  And is there anything else I should consider before picking a pledge ship?  I'm thinking of a pledge of around £100/$150 if that helps?

Great, I'll do that. Are you guys planning on buying some sort of joystick for this game? If so are there any that come recommended? I know it's early days but I want to put some cash aside so I'll be able to hit the ground running.

Off to learn more now before picking a pledge package. I read that veteran backers have access to lifetime insurance, and that new players can benefit from this if they apply via a veteran... Is that right?

Insurance in eve was a bit wacky. The values for many ships were comically low. Don't know why they couldn't base them on average market value of something. But then that game seems almost designed to appeal to the griefer mindset!

Edit: I'm pleased they're holding onto the dogfighting module until they're happy with it. So many games are rushed out nowadays in order to meet publisher demands (the rampant glitch-fest that is BF4 springs to mind) that it's refreshing to see a developer willing and able to focus exclusively on the quality of their product.

All these "ships" people are spending hundreds of dollars on are they permanent or can they lose them.

Slimshiesty

MSim
All these "ships" people are spending hundreds of dollars on are they permanent or can they lose them.

Depends on if they have insurance or not.
Yes, you can lose them... if not insured and you are boarded, or have your ship destroyed, then you are out of a ship.

 That's all I needed hear, if I can lose real money in a game that's a no go for me! Sucks cause it looks like an awesome game.

Importz2k1

Slimshiesty

MSim
All these "ships" people are spending hundreds of dollars on are they permanent or can they lose them.

Depends on if they have insurance or not.
Yes, you can lose them... if not insured and you are boarded, or have your ship destroyed, then you are out of a ship.

That's all I needed hear, if I can lose real money in a game that's a no go for me! Sucks cause it looks like an awesome game.

All ships that can be purchased in game, can be purchased with in game creds, not real money.
 

Yeah, I saw the announcement, looks awesome.
So Brad, what is the focus of your company?  Trading, mercenary work, piracy, Gvt contractor......?

Brad if you can send me an invite I'll join up, my name at RSI is Halo003.

EVGATech_DaveB
Yeah, I saw the announcement, looks awesome.
So Brad, what is the focus of your company?  Trading, mercenary work, piracy, Gvt contractor......?

 
I'm hoping to be a secondary organization that is casual but helps people with hardware. Right now I've got the it set for social and trading. I don't expect it will be used much until they add in the ability to join multiple orgs. A lot of people are going to want to be in whatever primary org they chose then add in casual orgs later. I'm setting it up as a casual org. 
 

bigster
I couldt not find anything under the name "RIFT"

To find it, enter RIFT into the search box. That's the org's spectrum ID. The full name of the org is "Ring of Independent Free Traders" or RIFT for short.
https://robertsspaceindus...gs/listing?openPanel=1

sorbert
signed up

Cool, got you setup at Tech rank. I'm using "Tech" rank for those from hardware tech forums. If you're interested in a more hands-on position in the org let me know. For now there isn't anything to do but chat though, so rank doesn't really matter. 

Halo_003
Brad if you can send me an invite I'll join up, my name at RSI is Halo003.

Have you logged in since the website database upgrade? I tried sending an invite earlier but Halo003 isn't returning any results.

Brad,
Thanks.. applied !

Weird! got a totally different list yesterday when i looked for RIFT. Hope its ok i applied, hate the thought of being all alone in space.

Are the cheaper packages worth it?  Salvaging interests me.