In this week’s Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous, CMDR Buur discusses the collaboration between ToCoSo and The High Wake, the upcoming Gameblast weekend event for charity, and VKB’s new throttle grip designed for space gaming. Additionally, the video covers the challenges faced by the Trailblazer Community Goal due to player attacks, sparking discussions about the game’s Background Simulation system and its impact on community events.
In this week’s Witchspace News for Elite Dangerous, CMDR Buur highlights several key updates and events within the game community. Notably, ToCoSo has collaborated with The High Wake to create two entertaining videos featuring original songs, which fans of the game can enjoy on their respective channels. Additionally, the community is gearing up for the Gameblast weekend event, where streamers will raise funds for the charity Special Effect, which helps gamers with physical challenges. CMDR Psykit will host a special chat and quiz with Paige Harvey from Special Effect as part of the event.
A significant announcement comes from VKB, a prominent manufacturer of flight control hardware, which has unveiled a new throttle grip designed specifically for space gaming. This innovative grip, known as the Single/Twin Engine Control System (STECS), features advanced controls that allow for more immersive gameplay in space environments. The grip can tilt for vertical movement and strafe side to side, mimicking the functionality of an additional joystick. While the grip is not yet available for order, it is expected to be highly sought after once released.
The video also discusses the Trailblazer Community Goal, which has recently faced an unexpected challenge. The goal, aimed at collecting exploration data at the newly installed megaship Trailblazer Echo, was interrupted when the megaship entered a lockdown state due to attacks from players. This has led to a week-long extension of the community goal, allowing players to engage in counter-attacks against the NPC criminal forces responsible for the lockdown. The situation has sparked debates regarding the game’s Background Simulation (BGS) system and the impact of player actions on community events.
The BGS, a core feature of Elite Dangerous, allows player actions to influence the state of systems within the galaxy, leading to various outcomes such as wars, elections, and economic changes. However, this week’s events have raised questions about the effectiveness of the Crime and Punishment system in the game and whether community goals should be influenced by the BGS. While some players appreciate the sandbox nature of the game, others feel that such dynamics can hinder participation in time-sensitive community goals.
Finally, CMDR Buur invites viewers to share their thoughts on the new VKB throttle grip, their experiences with the community goal system, and their plans for participating in the upcoming Special Effect Jeopardy event. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe for more content and updates, emphasizing the vibrant and interactive nature of the Elite Dangerous community.