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While under NDA you are not allowed to share any detail or information with anyone else outside the designated areas which are restricted to those with NDA access.

We're currently in Alpha1, as you are an Iron Founder you will gain access at Beta anyway, which is roughly 18 months away.

https://community.dualthegame.com/accounts/profile you should see the download button there once you are eligible. As you are a contributor you will get access at the start of the next Alpha stage, you will not see the download button yet.

@Chepre Keep in mind that currently the game is in early Alpha state and you are not buying into an 'early access' type of game. There is plenty to explore, discover and enjoy though. It can also be rewarding to be able to join a game this early in its development and help in shaping it into a great and welcoming environment and experience.

Why not? I see no reason why someone can't solo play in Dual Universe at all. It completely depends on what you choose to do and be in the game. There are plenty of opportunities a solo player can explore and create a story and character around. Will there be activities that would really require at least co-operating with others? Yes, absolutely, but that does not mean it is a requirement to enjoy the game and be an active and productive element in the world of DU. While it's certainly true that MMO games like DU and EVE will give back what you put in, that is not to say that one can't play casually and not spend hours a day in game. I can see a good number of opportunities and rewarding game play options for those who like to play more casually. That you have have a perspective on the game is fine and you are entitled to it. That you basically come in here and enforce your opinion and ideas as the only way to play is not however. It may be good to step back a bit and allow other ideas and opinions to exists as well. This is not a one size fits all game and there must be room, if not need, for different characters and play styles if this game is to succeed.

@Chepre Dual Universe is a very community focused game. That does not mean you can't play on your own or with a small group at all. While it would be good to have the support of a larger group it's perfectly doable to 'go your own way'.

They did and it would take a looooooong time. Oh and those calculations were done before the planet got 4x larger

DU will be great, it will have a lot of what makes EVE great and add a good more on top.. It has a very long road ahead though but I do believe we will be able to eventually create reels like this..

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I think he means a supporter pack. Each pack comes with a number of DAC each of which is valid for one month of playtime. So once you have used these (starting at or around release according to latest information) you will either need to buy additional monthly playtime or make the money and buy a DAC in-game which you then use it to extend playtime..

3rd person will be crucial for content creation. And content creation will be a big marketing/sale channel for DU. Besides, JC has already stated that there will be a proper 3rd person mode in the game.

Nope, it's not https://support.dualthegame.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002024353-Dual-Universe-inputs-commands Toggle 3rd person with [INSERT] as seen in the piloting command overview.

While some here would say that this behaviour is fine and new players should just prepare and defend themselves as this is just PVP, to me this is part of the problem in that griefing and senseless detrimental gameplay like this does harm the game in a big way. It does however not represent nor should it be used to argue against actual combat in a PVP setting which this is not. That said though the situation and conditions in UO do not in any way compare to how the world will evolve in DU IMO. For one, the world is much, much bigger and the options to get out of safe zones much more plentiful.

Some wild assumptions here, first of, if you have a source of any such discussion it would be interesting. Second, I'm not sure how an actual MMO player would be 'repulsed' by PVP as it is a core element of MMO style games in general along with several others. Then we have no idea yet of what combat will be like so anything anyone writes or says is speculation and not based on facts.

DU does not and will not have the safety net EVE has. There is no indestructible NPC stations and no Asset Safety for player built/controlled stations/bases. Outside of the initial Safe Zone(s) nothing is free of risk or 'safe'. And it should stay that way.

I would absolutely agree that EVE and DU share a lot of DNA and will attract a lot of like minded players. Over the years I have gotten to know quite a few people at CCP though visiting Fanfest. EVE Vegas and being involved with the streaming community. I have had very interesting and sensible discussions with some devs where we may not always agree but I certainly found that in general CCP is open to what we as players have to say and will where possible always consider suggestions and opinions. In my play style I have been able to create a listening ear with them as I see and know some of the issues that they may miss which is great and helps everyone. It's great that for a big established game like EVE, the developers are very accessible and open minded. I can only hope that NQ will live up to the same level of commitment and drive with their eventual player base. It's way too early for that now though but I see the potential for sure.

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People complaining about EVE player's being sociopaths should visit an event like EVE Vegas some day. Horrible experience.. if you expect sociopaths..

EVE has been dying since 2003.. DU will be great, it will be even more unforgiving towards the carelessness and stupidity some players will practice than EVE. DU to me brings good things from several games together and the ruthlessness of EVE will be one of them. That does not mean I intend to be ruthless but it does mean I expect to encounter that and be prepared for it/accept it when it comes. IMO that is what a some here do not seem to get, you can live and play your own way with all you do not choose to engage in in the game just fine. Blocking it out or ignoring it does not make it go away and it should not.

@DaphneJones Thanks for making my point for me.

No, he does not. You just qualify anything not in line with what you feel is acceptable as such. You sound like a risk averse carebear who does not understand what EVE is really about and thus tries to enforce a skewed ruleset of your own.

I play EVE in a very non violent way. I am a member of a corp where we live by a credo prohibiting instigating or interfering in aggression. That is not to say we can't or won't defend ourselves and kill in the process if we have to. In my daily travels I constantly put myself at risk but using the tools I have I will generally get away before an attacker gets a shot off. I avoid Highsec as it is a scary and dangerous place, much more so than NullSec..

@DaphneJones That is because you are not looking for them and your glasses are extremely polarized to only want to see that which you think dominates the game. You are like the women complaining (all) men are bad and not to be trusted.

^^ +a lot

Unless their plan was to drop the supers anyway and you just walked into the trap thinking you could win.