Anyone else playing this? So far I am very impressed the graphics are getting better and better each update, the single player training missions are amazing, and the "open" world aspect they have added gives you a taste of the game without spoiling it all. I cannot wait to see what they finally release, but just based on the changes from alpha 1 to beta 2.2 this game will be Epic.
The bigger ships don't have a slug feel to them, such as the anaconda, which is nice, but they are much harder to dock!
As for the combat, its truly becoming a thing of beauty, when the alpha first come out, it was a simple case of fly backwards and shot! They fixed the AI and have added subsystem targeting as well as "lucky" hits to systems so combat is not just about the bigger gun or the faster ship. You can take out engines, life support, shield gens, weps etc
Piracy is now an option, if you want to steal cargo from someone, the bigger the ship the better the target, you can target supply hatches now! Wipe out the shields then strategically attack the hatch. The weapons you use also effect how effect this is. SP weapons (solid projectile) are great at destroying hulls, and can be used to cut open a hatch and let the goodies spill out, Lasers are better for shields, but they come in many types, from the shield busters (rail gun), to general purpose Beam laser.
Crime and punishment is just starting to get added so at the moment its basic but has potential.
So anyone else played and have a view on this? Any questions?
The bigger ships don't have a slug feel to them, such as the anaconda, which is nice, but they are much harder to dock!
As for the combat, its truly becoming a thing of beauty, when the alpha first come out, it was a simple case of fly backwards and shot! They fixed the AI and have added subsystem targeting as well as "lucky" hits to systems so combat is not just about the bigger gun or the faster ship. You can take out engines, life support, shield gens, weps etc
Piracy is now an option, if you want to steal cargo from someone, the bigger the ship the better the target, you can target supply hatches now! Wipe out the shields then strategically attack the hatch. The weapons you use also effect how effect this is. SP weapons (solid projectile) are great at destroying hulls, and can be used to cut open a hatch and let the goodies spill out, Lasers are better for shields, but they come in many types, from the shield busters (rail gun), to general purpose Beam laser.
Crime and punishment is just starting to get added so at the moment its basic but has potential.
So anyone else played and have a view on this? Any questions?