Posts by Corbin

Sorry, Daywalker, I shoulda ran a search first. Mia Culpa.

Hey, I asked for mine...

In any case, you're more than welcome dude, but everyone on here is really helpful. If you have a question about anything, ask. I haven't gotten noob-hate yet.

LOL! Good for you getting the underdog ship! Make it work, make a name for yourself!

As far as the weapons, if you went to Arena system, there shouldn't have been a problem with buying anything. Did you go somewhere else?

Op, I understand entirely that it is the clans that are helping to maintain the server, and that they should receive boons for their dedication. They pay for it, they should get it, plain and simple. However, freelancer awards might draw new players, especially ones not accustomed to being in or dealing with clans. Nothing on the scale of customization ships or system acquisition, but simply something to, well, give them a taste.
Alternatively, there could be a way that freelancers who do support the server with donations (hopefully me soon, just gotta beat down the bill monster a bit) could receive something closer to level with the clans. This would appeal to those who tend towards the currently-popular free-to-play MMORPGs that have a cash-shop, where real money gets you in-game bonuses. Nothing as obscene, mind you, but something, all the same.
An easy to implement idea to encourage roleplay, however, could be thrown in without changing code at all. Have a monthly server vote for which clan, or even which individual, implemented and furthered roleplay the most the previous month. Most people wouldn't even need a prize for this one. Winning the vote would be enough.

You guys really have stepped up on this topic. It's awesome, and I appreciate it. You can look at ship stats all day, but until you know what people think, you can't really tell what you're seeing.

As ill-advised as it may be, for now, I'm sticking with the Bullpup MkIII. It's a fun flying tank, and suits the roleplay I have set up for my character in my head. I will eventually try other ships, though. Likely all these eventually.

Thanks again guys, and don't stop on my account. Watching opinions fly around on this sort of thing is always informative and entertaining.

goob

nice one.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't want a clan ship, and I understand the effort that goes into something like that. Customizable ships for everyone would be psychotically hard to implement. There just has to be something that the Freelancers can access that is equivalent.

Quite unfortunately, I'm still wracking my brain figuring out what that could be...

I misunderstood. In that case, I will continue

I could see customizable ships for clans only making freelancers feel ostracized. I know there may be a monetary issue, paying extra on system rental, but new players won't see it that way.

I honestly don't feel like I'm experienced enough to really consider a clan. In any case, at least for right now, some forum RP I'm involved in would make it very awkward if I joined a clan. I know you guys will do some great things with the mod because, well, you already have. I just wanted to make sure there was something left for the people outside of clans. The game is great as is, and no matter what I'll keep playing and enjoy it. THis thread is about clans though. If I've got another idea, I'll start a new thread, or find an appropriate one. Keep up the good work, guys.

Ok, coming from someone new to the game, a lot of clan specific things would be awesome, but the more you make it clan oriented, the less accessible it can become to new players. Also, a lot of people are inclined, for various reasons, to remain clanless, and having a reward system that only rewards clan members would almost be punishing people outside of clans. Considering this is a mod of the game "Freelancer", the irony would be ridiculous.

I know the thread is "clan management and award system", and I don't mean to go off topic. You guys have put forth some amazing ideas here. If a quarter of them were realized, it would be awesome. Just, don't forget us lil guys.

Um, lone angel, if you get a Press license going, lemme know. I may have tripped into being a political commentator. check the ZETANEWS #1 thread under roleplay board.

I'm still getting my "optimal" equipment together for my bathtub-full-of-guns BPMKIII, but I wouldn't mind getting schooled by you in a Arena sometime. I know my dogfighting could use some work.

Not a prob. And don't think you're gonna be behind with one of the vanilla ships. Even with all the Crossfire ships about, a lot of people who have been on here much, much longer than me consider the Eagle to be one of the better ships in the game.

They are the Silver Arrows, a lawful merc clan, and one of the few I'm considering joining up with, or at least trying to. And unfortunately I cannot get on server right now, kinda at work for the next seven hours or so.

Welcome to the Server!
First of all, yes, it is a small community, and it is global, so a lot of people are not in the same time zone. This can make it kinda hit-and-miss for finding a bunch of people online. However, I always found this to be appropriate, because, well, this is a game stretching multiple solar systems, so if I go a while without running into anyone, makes sense.
Now, the difficulty. If your used to vanilla Freelancer, this is gonna be a little hard at first. Was for me too. If you can find me online at any given time, I would be glad to help you out with some basic starting equipment, because that's what was done for me. The "top 3" Vhf ships from vanilla freelancer, the Eagle, Sabre, and Titan, are all still the same price, which makes them extremely accessible in Crossfire's economy, and they can all be purchased from the same place. Don't wanna throw any spoilers out there, but I know how frustrating it can be without a decent ship, so just ask a few people online directions to Arena, someone will help you. Heck, if I'm on, I'll escort you. Just for a baseline, about 2-3 million will get you a decently equipped ship, at least for starting out. If you catch me online (Corbin on server too), I'll help you with some money gladly.
Now, the Storyline is a confusing point too. Again, I don't wanna throw spoilers out there, you can find them if you want them. What I can tell you is that the Crossfire Quest line is entirely text based, and found mostly in news reports. Check the news in the bars, and you'll start getting clues. After that, follow them. If your stuck, ask a few people, and once again, it's very likely someone will help you out.
Other than that, it's a free universe, do what you want. You can run trade trips, explore, or just kill NPC's. You'll notice NPC kills tend to drop pilot pods. These can be sold at prisons for a chunk of money, and are a good way to improve your dogfighting while you make some cash. Again, ask some people online for directions. Always seems more like roleplaing when you ask for directions in-game anyways. Kinda like squaking into the CB radio on a truck run.
Don't let the initial difficulty shock deter you. Once you get a decent ship, which isn't hard (just, really, you prob don't want the Titan), you will start loving it. And feel free to PM me, though there are probably more informed people on here.
Welcome to the sector, and safe flying!

Right now, I'm viewing it as an already explored Universe, and taking advantage of the databases out there. It's kinda like buying an atlas when you go on safari in Africa: You know other people have already seen it, but you haven't, so it's still worth the trip. Also, I wanna at least get my first ship well equipped, so I have something reliable to explore with.

That's why it's so awesome to come in just as 1.9 is coming out. There are going to be new things to find that no one will know about, so there is potential to be the first to see something. It's pretty exciting.

Not to mention, my first, well equipped ship is a Bullpup MkIII, so I can bring some of whatever I find back for everybody. Freighter love!

I will, I will, but it is still my first week. Wanna let some others know they aren't the only ones out there.

Daywalker: Read the backstory, is applicable.

...um, devil's advocate here, but you kinda need pilots for an armada. Otherwise what you have is, well, a shipyard.

Brunov, are you on SP or MP?