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DayZ got away with this kind of mechanic because death came easy and was cheap.  However the supplies you find on another player can be the difference in what keeps you alive in DayZ so it could be worth it.  But that was the "game" that was what DayZ was about.  Fighting for basic survival.  Is there anyone posting on these forums that think that's the way this game is heading?  If you think the idea of capturing and imprisoning others could be fun.  Try playing ARK on a public server.  After the third day (real time) of being stuck in a prison cage by another player try and imagine how many people would put themselves through such an experience and then think they are having "fun".  Now imagine the devs watching their subscriptions go down the toilet.  I'm sorry and no offense but I really hope the the devs DO NOT try the OP ideas..... Or yamamushi's

I prefer an immersive idea like the cryo unit or bed......   I don't think that would WORK but I would prefer it.  How about a mix?  If you log off in a cryo unit or bed you continue learning whatever skill you have selected.  If you log off onto a console whatever it controls still operates but under an in-game AI.  That would certainly help out on ships that need larger crews.  If you log off in the middle of nowhere....  Actually, how would they handle you logging off in the middle of nowhere?  For instance, I log off on the surface of a planet.  Another player comes by and builds a structure or digs a great big hole where I was previously standing.  Where would I go?  That might be a limiting factor on log off options itself.

I prefer an immersive idea like the cryo unit or bed......   I don't think that would WORK but I would prefer it.  How about a mix?  If you log off in a cryo unit or bed you continue learning whatever skill you have selected.  If you log off onto a console whatever it controls still operates but under an in-game AI.  That would certainly help out on ships that need larger crews.  If you log off in the middle of nowhere....  Actually, how would they handle you logging off in the middle of nowhere?  For instance, I log off on the surface of a planet.  Another player comes by and builds a structure or digs a great big hole where I was previously standing.  Where would I go?  That might be a limiting factor on log off options itself.

Someone stop me...
 

I read what you wrote

I can only begin to imagine the conversation with my wife that I'm ready to have kids because I want to join this org in Dual Universe. 

She already puts up with 90% of everything I do in my free time revolving around DU, I don't know if she'd be able to handle the reason for us starting a family being DU
 
I hope she doesn't read this.

Allow me to interject here with some tech talk.
 
You can't use this wibbly wobbly engine when NQ are already using a wobbly wibbly engine. It'd be like starting from scratch with a wizzle fomple. Besides those very radioactive apron machines (VRAM) can only put out so much eye magic, so I mean, not even a possible thingamabob here. Ya feel me?
 
So what you're asking NQ to do is like cramming a flibflam in to a Pom Pom Knapsack. It just can't happen.

If you are advertising for a secret org you are doing it wrong. I think advertising is a non-issue in this case.
 
I mean, generally you want only selected trusted members in one.

You don't advertise you are the Illuminati. And if you do advertise that, the actual Illuminati will come knocking.

you really sure that you should talk about responsibility and how mature someone is? I am younger than you are, but age does not matter at all. The only thing that counts is how well you can interact with other people and how well you can get along.
 
also, people are trolling. as always. That doesn't mean that they are irresponsible.

Ermagerd, plot twist

Hello Dual Universe Community,
 
We are bringing you today a new idea that is in the works and we want your opinion. The Alioth Broadcasting Corporation invites the content creators of Dual Universe to take part in creating a 24/7 live audio streaming network of content focused around Dual Universe.
 
We envision a platform that allows anyone from the Dual Universe community to apply and DJ/host on this station, creating their own shows or podcasts based on Dual Universe in some way or another. DJ Hosts are allotted time slots that work with their schedule where they can play music, talk to players, run radio games, talk DU news and more.
 
At the moment we are still in the early phases of testing our streaming platform and trying to integrate player ads and DJ interfaces in a cohesive manner so that it is as seamless and automated as possible.
 
We're asking that any organizations that may want their ads played to send us (on discord preferably) 30-60 second ads based around your org (think radio ads). For now, just come up with short, simple ads for the community to hear. We are going to be using these ads to test airspace and control.
 
 
 
In addition to ad content, we are also looking for people who might be interested in being a  DJ, whether live or just pre-recorded content so that we can start running through a beta schedule. That also includes talk shows or broadcasts centered around your organization. If you would like to be a DJ or want to try it out, let us know and we will start testing with multiple people. Requirements for becoming a DJ are a clear microphone (if you're going to be speaking) and you must be able to download (install and setup) the appropriate streaming software onto your own computer. You must also have free time(s) available sometime during the week for about 1-2 hours minimum.
 
Over the next couple of weeks we will be running through a beta schedule, and while we don't expect much content to fill the air until at least alpha launches, we wanted to get this up and running now with a sane scheduling system and enough content-producers lined up so that we can launch the complete station all at once.
 
 
 
If you would like to be a part of Dual Universe Radio Network, let us know by sending us a message through discord or the forums (this forum). As this is a new idea, we would love any input the community has, so let us know your thoughts or questions below.
 
We want to stress that this is being built as a neutral, 3rd party group that will take no bias towards any other organization. Our goal with this network is simply to keep it operational and to keep it fun for our listeners. We don't favor one group or another, however, individuals on the network are free to represent their own thoughts and opinions under certain guidelines we will have in place.

I think the actual mining part of mining in DU is going to fairly short and easy. The time consuming and difficult part will be finding meaningfully sized deposits to start with.
 
EVE is easy you scan, select a rock and press buttons, with DU you have to scan, scan, scan, combine the results, dig a mine shaft and then you can mine the deposit, all whilst either trying to keep hidden or keep people way who are going to try and skip the hard bits and steal the ore from right under your nose.
 
I don't even see how you can automate this? We have discussed mining element for constructs but how do you even automate mining in any efficient sense when the ore is hidden deep underground and you are in a totally free space with 6 degrees of movement.
 
Turtle mining in Minecraft worked because ore deposits were fairly common and small so strip mining out an entire area made economic sense, in this case you would probably need to much fuel.
 
This is why DU excites me, the devs seem to understand all the "perverse incentives" that happen with other games and have found clever ways to make something that was particularly grindy and easy to automate into something that is hard to automate and much more satisfying from a game play perspective.

That's exactly what happened.  I was involved in the Alpha for Stargate Worlds and then the show writers killed off the Asgard.  1/3rd of the ENTIRE game was made irrelevant by the decision.  Pity, it actually had a lot going for it.  The Asgard were an interesting pet class.

From?  RAPTOR SQUAD HQ!
 

 
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THE IDEA. . .
 
Having a store that we can access similar options to the Kickstarter available for a brief period of time, but instead of using only credit cards it works with PayPal.
 
THE REASON. . .
 
It would open up a whole new field of backers to NovaQuark, potentially a whole new income stream that could be used to back the game. It also allows those that are not able to support the game with credit cards or those that had something in their real life come up that interfered with their ability to support the game to have a second chance at backing the game.
 
THE QUESTION. . .
 
So at NovaQuark, do you agree that a store should be made available, even if for a brief period of time, to allow others to have an ability to back the game by another means. If you feel that it is a good idea - please let us know. . .
 
Thanks - The Dual Universe community
 
 
And should anyone have any thoughts or opinions, feel free to leave them below. 

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