Oolite Bulletins

cim wrote:

The trading model, the open universe, the heavy reliance on procedural generation, are all extremely Elite-like.

While all of this is true, these factors don't make Frontier a sequel. At least in my understanding a sequel needs the same setting, and that exactly is missing. Not only does Frontier not share Elite's premise (GalCop, etc.), it doesn't seem to care about this premise, replacing it with something completely different without any explanation. That's as if in the sequels of Terminator Skynet would never have existed, but instead everything would suddenly be about a fight between a Federation and an Empire. The result could be a good movie, it could even share important aspects and plot points (liquid metal and killing machines in human form), but it wouldn't be a sequel.

Or—another example the other way round—at the end of the Star Wars prequels neither the Empire, nor the Rebellion, nor Darth Vader, nor Palpatine would exist. It would still be a space opera in a galaxy far, far away, but not a prequel.

There was a bit in the recent dev diary video where David Braben was answering questions sent in from the frontier forum, someone asked how the sidewinder was going to work as the basic starter ship for new players as it could not make hyperspace jumps and DB was all 'WTF!?!!1one11! where did you hear that?' and anyway it's basically written in the Elite manual Sidewinder Scout Ship - Cargo Capacity: None. Hyperspace Capability: No. Was this changed in frontier as that seems to be where they are taking the ship stats from - does anyone know if the anaconda also a lot smaller in that game and shaped like a speedboat?

Griff wrote:

Was this changed in frontier as that seems to be where they are taking the ship stats from...

The FE2 Sidewinder and the FE2 Anaconda - I think.

ah, it does look like the anaconda has lost it's big underbelly in frontier - the E:D remake does actually look quite faithful to that version
edit: :lol: oops, looks like I confused the Anaconda with the Boa, um..

Folks,

Update regarding the LaveCon convention and my meeting with the inimitable Mr. Dave 'Selezen' Hughes.

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... econ-2013/

Cheers,

Drew.

My audio reading from Elite Reclamation is now live. Many thanks to the LaveRadio crew for making this possible.

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... -prologue/

Cheers,

Drew.

Great start Drew. Can't wait to read the whole book!

Another week, another update. The end of the beginning is in sight...

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... continues/

Cheers,

Drew.

Lastest update... technically half way between start and finish!

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... te-a-book/

Cheers,

Drew.

I'm wondering: is the post title a shout out? If so, then well done.

Progress is picking up pace. Rather surprised myself this week by pulling more than a week ahead of schedule.

This weeks muse?

Sci-fi as a genre has the freedom to explore all sorts of topics; commentary on the social issues of the day, the impact of technology on civilisation, a darker exploration of the human psyche.

Elite:Reclamation then, as an 'Elite' story, what is it going to be looking at? It's all here...

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... ng-to-say/

Comments as always,

Cheers,

Drew.

In this weeks update I talk about progress to date, how writing a book in the Elite universe differs from writing a stand alone novel and hint at some exciting possibilities that may be coming your way...

I'll be doing another video update to mark completing the first draft, so if you'd like a question answered 'on air Frontier-style', send them in to me - either by commenting on the blog or by email > drew at wagar dot org dot uk. (I assure you that no jumpers will be harmed in the making of this video)

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... -the-same/

See you next week.

Cheers,

Drew.

Update earlier than normal. Exhaust port ahead. Stay on target, stay on target...

http://www.wagar.org.uk/elitereclamatio ... leather-2/

Cheers,

Drew.

Well done Drew - of the 5 novels I backed via KS, yours and Selezen's are the only ones I think I actually believed could definitely do it in the timeframe.

Speaking of which, where's Boz? (he doesn't seem to be listed as a forum member any more, unless I've misremembered his Forum name and his KS updates are rare and very vague)

Well, here it is folks. http://www.drewwagar.com is live! This is your new home for Elite Reclamation updates, and you can find out about my other work here too.

Looking forward to seeing you there. Comments as always, but on a brand new website...

http://www.drewwagar.com

Cheers,

Drew.