Xorkil

What on earth is going on in this post?

What's up everyone.  I guess it's about time i write up a little introduction here too.  It is seriously awesome how fast this organization has grown.  And damn do we all have the coolest forum banners or what.   Thanks Kiklix!
 
Some of you already know me from Landmark.  So hello to all my fellow Landmark refugees! and also a big hello to all the people coming from other games too!
 
So ahh about me, my main interest in Dual is the voxel building.  I'm a huge fan of modern architecture and a lot of my building inspiration comes from a childish desire to actually get to live in a house like Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater or the house from the movie Oblivion, which was the inspiration for the Landmark build in my signature.
 
A lot of what i do is inspired by other people and purely for my own amusement.  But occasionally i may manage to crank out something i would call original, and if i do i plan to sell and trade those creations under my personal brand ATMOCORP.
 
ATMOCORP's goal is to bring a bit of luxury and class to the world of planetary exploration and colonization.  Just because your house requires a proximity force field for protection doesn't mean it can't also have an infinity pool.   

Hehe maybe Friday nights could be "Snuggle Time".
 
In echo of Kiklix I'm past the days where I want to actively recruit anyone. Organic growth seems better, including friends and family coming in as well.The people who approach us want to join us, I'm not a believer in chasing anyone.
 
I look forward to us developing a sense of kinship.

Wait ... this isn't a Coalition of Snugglers?

Yeah, I only brought in my brother.  It's actually amazing that we have grown so big already.  Very exciting stuff

The Morrigan Consortium - 
 

 
 
 
What are we?
 
We are an Organisation of like minded creative individuals such as scientists, engineers who believe the future lies in technological advancement.
 
 
 
What is our focus?
 
Our initial focus is mining for resources and to design functional and advanced star ships of all types, both military and civilian but our long term focus is Technological advancement of the human race.
 
 
 
Is the Morrigan Consortium a Civilian or Military organisation?
 
We are mainly a Civilian company but we do have a Militaristic side.
 
 
 
I heard your factions wishes to stay neutral is it true?
 
Yes and no, there's an emphasis on 'wishes' but we will stick by any and all allies we may have should they be attacked or declared war on.
But considering we also design Warships we will need a way to test them in combat, We will not aggravate others to start a war though.
 
 
 
Whats the ranking system within the Consortium like?
 
Considering we have two sections within the Consortium (Military and Civilian) we have two different rank structures but they both report to the Consortium Head.
 
 
                                                    Miner
                                                   /
                                Executives {
                               /                   \
Consortium Head {                      Designers --> Engineers
                              \
                                Rear Admiral --> Commodore --> Captain --> Lieutenant --> Crewmen
 
 
 
I know that the Consortium Head is the leader but who is the current head?
 
The Current Consortium Head is Charles Augustus.
 
 
 
Who are your allies?
 
Currently we are a member of the Coalition of Pirates and Smugglers. (COPS)
 
 
 
Why would i join the Morrigan Consortium?
 
If you like designing ships or even building them we do a lot of that so that's a good reason why.
We also do a bit of mining for players who are interested in gathering resources, the lifeblood in this new age.

The logo on my banner is too small and people may think we're the Coalition of Pirates & Snugglers and we all know how much people like to snuggle, thus the influx of new members.
 

The logo on my banner is too small and people may think we're the Coalition of Pirates & Snugglers and we all know how much people like to snuggle, thus the influx of new members.
 

The logo on my banner is too small and people may think we're the Coalition of Pirates & Snugglers and we all know how much people like to snuggle, thus the influx of new members.
 

OK. I never have responded to a forum post like this, but this was a QUESTION! Simply put, This is Gameplay Mechanics assembly. He is simply assembling the gameplay mechanics and trying to figure out if there will be a realm for solo players in this community. There is no need for negative controversy to be stirred up and no need for a, quote on quote, remark about him being anti-social and accusing him of multiboxing(he said it but didn't say he did it) to be said. If you feel the need stir up controversy, just go back to your irl social circle.
 
As for you my friend, I never Welcomed you to the forums and although it is a bit late, welcome. As for solo players, it is stated that solo will be possible, but the benefits of joining a group of people will far outweigh solo. In terms, organizations will always have a dominance over solo by a long, long shot. Solo is not a good option, however such roles as freelancer, wanderer and even professional spy, bounty hunter and as such will be possible. So there are roles that are similar to solo but actually have some benefits. 
 
For NPC corperations as well, I highly doubt we will see such things but the devs still have a lot to reveal to us. Hope that answers your question. 

I just read the Dev Blog again on LUA Scripting. I can't wait to play DU. I have made a couple hand full of spaceships in another voxel building game, but they only fly in my imagination because there is no development going on to make builds do anything more than look pretty. 

I can't wait to get into DU and make my first tiny attempt at a spaceship. Will most likely be something small, easy to make and get up and running. If/when you guys pull this off, DU is going to be the coolest game in existence!

So much positivity in this coalition of Pirates ... I'm loving it!

No room for fun, hi-jinks and goofing around! This ship is sailing soon!
 

Now I need a LOL button. =)

A baby like just appeared in my bag!
 
edit: I gave out two likes just now and now I have none left. The like ration is harsh around these here parts!

Just noticed we're both in Michigan! ...just hit my Like limit too. ~laughs~

Just noticed we're both in Michigan! ...just hit my Like limit too. ~laughs~

We should start smuggling likes from sites like FB and sell them here for profit!

Hey, what's up with the limit on likes?     I "Like" most of these posts today, just so you guys know.  Smack talk, Ninjas, SPIES?!  We're already getting ourselves into trouble.  Awesome!

Way to coerce me into giving you a Like. ~having fun~

The Sex Offenders Registry
for fun and general douchebaggery 
 
 
Doing chaotic neutral in style
NO goals
NO politics
NO diplomats
no motivation
 
 
Now with a theme song!
 

 

I wish I could 'like' this but I think something ate all my likes. 

I've looked around but can't quite seem to find any discernible details in regards to the scripting side of DU. It's been mentioned numerous times before that building things are just the first step, but scripting them seems to be one of the final stages as far as automating actions, or having objects work in conjunction with each other to fulfill a specific role.
 
I guess I have more of a question really, rather than a suggestion at this stage due to lack of information. 
 
What can we expect from the scripting side of the game, and how complex will it be? 
 
- Lego

Our coalition has certainly grown over recent days. It will be great to share out, I don't like to say 'responsibilities' because we're pirates darn it! but it will certainly strengthen our operations with people volunteering themselves up for various things.
 
I volunteer you guys do the looting, and I do the spending! I've got a deep purse! lol but joking aside we have a fine bunch of people here. To see people enthusiastic and raring to provide various things at this point is really exciting.
 
Also, I'm right there with your guys desires for city building. I wanted to do something like in Landmark but the game couldn't structurally make that a reality. I see that Dual Universe can!
 
I'd eventually like to see a COPS HQ, but I know many of us also have plans for our affiliated coalition organization's as well. We could have a healthy little trade going on between them perhaps.
 
Anyway that's food for future thought. Right now I'm just thinking about how quickly I can get my sticky paws on Dual!