Hi!
I'm so old I played Elite first on a BBC micro in 1985...
...and was promptly and permanently smitten.
I also played it on the C64 and then again on the Amiga 500 (ooh, that was slick!).
I did have Oolite installed on a PC some years ago, before losing a third of a decade to Warcraft - ugh!
Looking forward to some more space adventures!
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G'day and welcome aboard, Eleanor! 
I first played Elite on a C64 myself. (Actually, it's more accurate to say, I bought a C64 specifically to play Elite on.. 'til then, I'd been using a highly expanded and customised VIC20!)
I first played Elite on a C64 myself. (Actually, it's more accurate to say, I bought a C64 specifically to play Elite on.. 'til then, I'd been using a highly expanded and customised VIC20!)
Most games have some sort of paddling-pool-and-water-wings beginning to ease you in: Oolite takes the rather more Darwinian approach of heaving you straight into the ocean, often with a brick or two in your pockets for luck. ~ Disembodied
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Lots of us are, so you are in good company!Eleanor Azuranai wrote:Hi!
I'm so old...
Welcome.Commander Smivs, the friendliest Gourd this side of Riedquat.
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welcome to the retirement home... lol
i think there are a few of us here who have made the half century not out... lol
i think there are a few of us here who have made the half century not out... lol
Arthur: OK. Leave this to me. I'm British. I know how to queue.
OR i could go with
Arthur Dent: I always said there was something fundamentally wrong with the universe.
or simply
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OR i could go with
Arthur Dent: I always said there was something fundamentally wrong with the universe.
or simply
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Welcome indeed!
Nurse! Where's my medication?.. And my teeth?
Nurse! Where's my medication?.. And my teeth?
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Hi Eleanor and welcome
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It was the spectrum for me with an old portable black and white tv (not that it made much difference with the spectrumEleanor Azuranai wrote:I also played it on the C64 and then again on the Amiga 500 (ooh, that was slick!).
)Thankfully, I've managed to escape that particular affliction... so farEleanor Azuranai wrote:...before losing a third of a decade to Warcraft - ugh!
spud42 wrote:welcome to the retirement home... lol
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Hello all:D
I'm an old player school player rediscovering this really cool game and all i can say is wow it looks fantastic and plays awesome 
been playing for a few weeks now and logged on to the irc chat room for some tips (thanks guys) im currently ranked dangerous at the moment and currently undertaking the native? misson 2. just saved my game to quit for the night and i noticed my score....1337, hope this is a sign lol. Big thanks to the developers and modders (who's oxp's? i plan:) on checking out once i have completed the normal missions) for creating this most excellent remake
I'm an old player school player rediscovering this really cool game
and all i can say is wow it looks fantastic and plays awesome been playing for a few weeks now and logged on to the irc chat room for some tips (thanks guys) im currently ranked dangerous at the moment and currently undertaking the native? misson 2. just saved my game to quit for the night and i noticed my score....1337, hope this is a sign lol. Big thanks to the developers and modders (who's oxp's? i plan:) on checking out once i have completed the normal missions) for creating this most excellent remake -
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It is rather excellent, ain't it - welcome aboard, Commander!Knightmare wrote:... for creating this most excellent remake
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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G'day Knightmare, and welcome aboard!
Most games have some sort of paddling-pool-and-water-wings beginning to ease you in: Oolite takes the rather more Darwinian approach of heaving you straight into the ocean, often with a brick or two in your pockets for luck. ~ Disembodied
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Welcome Knightmare
I had to look that one upKnightmare wrote:just saved my game to quit for the night and i noticed my score....1337, hope this is a sign lol.
Knightmare wrote:...this most excellent remake
Catch you later Bill & Ted
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thanks for the warm welcome all
They inspired galactic peace for generations with there music... hmmm perhaps i should play some wild stallion tunes to the thargoids that are currently trying to stop me doing mission 2???Redspear wrote:Welcome Knightmare
I had to look that one upKnightmare wrote:just saved my game to quit for the night and i noticed my score....1337, hope this is a sign lol.
hehe been playing first person shooters for to long ...though it is called leet speak
Knightmare wrote:...this most excellent remakeCatch you later Bill & Ted
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Hi all
Long time lurker here finally saying Hi. I first started playing Elite on the Spectrum; bought it the day it came out (remember the Firebird gold edition.....still have it). Discovered Oolite at 1.76 just after the ED kickstarter started after somebody mentioned it on their forums and haven't looked back. Except when my computer died. 14 months to be able to afford to replace it (major meltdown) and the first thing I installed was Oolite 1.77.1. But had to start my career over.....again. It seems I can only ever get to Deadly then something happens. I accidently pressed record once instead of play and ruined my save!!! Still, now playing way too much and at around 5000 kills so hopefully this time......
The main reason I haven't posted before is I suffer from severe depression and am not too good with strangers. But everyone here seems so friendly and I don't think I've seen a flame yet so I finally decided to pitch in and say a big thanks for helping keep me sane.
Long time lurker here finally saying Hi. I first started playing Elite on the Spectrum; bought it the day it came out (remember the Firebird gold edition.....still have it). Discovered Oolite at 1.76 just after the ED kickstarter started after somebody mentioned it on their forums and haven't looked back. Except when my computer died. 14 months to be able to afford to replace it (major meltdown) and the first thing I installed was Oolite 1.77.1. But had to start my career over.....again. It seems I can only ever get to Deadly then something happens. I accidently pressed record once instead of play and ruined my save!!! Still, now playing way too much and at around 5000 kills so hopefully this time......
The main reason I haven't posted before is I suffer from severe depression and am not too good with strangers. But everyone here seems so friendly and I don't think I've seen a flame yet so I finally decided to pitch in and say a big thanks for helping keep me sane.
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Welcome aboard, Commander - as you observe, this is a friendly forum, and we are proud of that fact.
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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Hello to everybody!
Just joined after so long being just a guest around. I didn't get to play the "golden age" Elite versions, but nevertheless started my gaming experience with LucasArt's X-Wing and DR-DOS's Netwars.
Glad to be able to personally give a large bow to the developers of Oolite and to the so enthusiastic members of the nicest board on this side of Riedquat.
Also a quick question, are the GMail email addresses banned here "for good" or only for the first time registration?
Just joined after so long being just a guest around. I didn't get to play the "golden age" Elite versions, but nevertheless started my gaming experience with LucasArt's X-Wing and DR-DOS's Netwars.
Glad to be able to personally give a large bow to the developers of Oolite and to the so enthusiastic members of the nicest board on this side of Riedquat.
Also a quick question, are the GMail email addresses banned here "for good" or only for the first time registration?