The speaker discusses the different versions of Elite Dangerous, expressing frustration with their lack of compatibility and the divided nature of the game. They propose taking the Legacy mode offline, allowing for modding, and potentially making it free to play to address these concerns.
In this video transcription, the speaker discusses the different versions of Elite Dangerous, a space exploration game that was released almost nine years ago. The game has three main versions: Elite Dangerous Legacy (formerly the base game), Elite Dangerous Horizons (renamed Horizons), and Elite Dangerous Odyssey. However, these versions are not compatible and cannot play together, which is seen as a poor decision by the developers. The Legacy version is being gradually phased out, but it still requires an online connection and shares certain features with the other versions.
The speaker suggests that the Legacy mode should be taken offline completely, as it was originally promised to have an offline mode during the game’s Kickstarter campaign. They argue that there would be benefits, such as better performance without anti-cheat or DRM, and the ability for modders to create their own tools and fix gameplay issues. However, they acknowledge that there would be challenges in making certain multiplayer functions offline capable. They believe that the game’s modding potential would greatly increase if an offline mode were implemented.
The speaker also suggests that the Legacy mode could be made free to play or at least offered as a base game, as they feel that the current demo version of Elite Dangerous is not representative of the full game. They express frustration with the multiple versions of the game that cannot interact with each other, and criticize the reliance on microtransactions. They end by directing viewers to their Patreon page.
In summary, the speaker discusses the different versions of Elite Dangerous and the lack of compatibility between them. They propose taking the Legacy mode offline and enabling modding, while also considering making it free to play. They express frustration with the divided nature of the game and its reliance on microtransactions.