Oolite Bulletins

Hi. I discovered Oolite about a month ago, and it's brought back fond memories of playing Elite on the old Amiga. I'm currently flying a Cobra 3 in Galaxy 3 and rated Deadly. Thanks to all concerned for keeping this classic game alive, and you've made an old Elite fan very happy.

However...

I'm having problems loading from the Load Commander screen. I've somehow managed to get into a directory of my C drive, which shows as a list of folders beneath the 'Commander Name' heading. I've tried all the function keys; but can't get back to my list of saved Comanders. I've tried reloading the game and even rebooted the PC, but can't get them back. I'm sure a combination of keys will do it; but I've no idea which ones. Help!!!!!!!

Hi Bazza and welcome to the board. You want to press Ctrl+Return to open a directory. oolite-saves is the directory you're looking for, it's under C:\Oolite\oolite.app from a Windows PC (if you installed to the C: drive).

Blimey, that was quick! Thanks, Pleb, I suspected it might be something like that; but I didn't want to risk messing anything up. Appreciate the help. Now off to find some pirates and blow them up.

Lol no problem, good luck with those damn pirates!

Bazza wrote:

Hi. I discovered Oolite about a month ago, and it's brought back fond memories of playing Elite on the old Amiga.

And welcome to the Friendliest Board this Side of Riedquat™. (I didn't get that until I actually noticed the forum's logo last night. )

Bazza wrote:

Hi. I discovered Oolite about a month ago, and it's brought back fond memories of playing Elite on the old Amiga. I'm currently flying a Cobra 3 in Galaxy 3 and rated Deadly.

Not hanging about then!

Out of curiosity, what version are you playing?

Also, have you got any feedback after a month's playing?

I'm playing 1.76.1 with CB Hud Mk2, Ironhide 2, Target Autolock and Target Reticle1.2.1. Also PAGroove Stations and SSD4 Replacement Ships for the eye candy.

It's everything I remember from the old Elite and more. Lots of nice new stuff to put in the ship - Witchdrive Fuel Injectors are essential for dogfighting - and manual docking with the station is easier than I remember, the nav beacons certainly help there. I can see myself playing this for years.

Bazza wrote:

I can see myself playing this for years.

Me too! Although it has been years since I started playing this...2007 I think it was now, very long time ago!

Hi Bazza,

welcome aboard, I have also been playing for years, I wouldn't know how much of my lifetime I have already invested in this game....

Greetz,
Onno.

Thanks for making me feel really welcome here. Got me an Avatar now.

Bazza wrote:

Thanks for making me feel really welcome here. Got me an Avatar now.

No problem Bazza. Lol isn't that Thargoid in the avatar?

Pleb wrote:

Bazza wrote:

Thanks for making me feel really welcome here. Got me an Avatar now.

No problem Bazza. Lol isn't that Thargoid in the avatar?

Is Thargoid another board member? Should I change to another Marvin?

Bazza wrote:

Is Thargoid another board member?

Indeed... Thargoid previously had a 'Marvin' as his avatar.

Bazza wrote:

Is Thargoid another board member? Should I change to another Marvin?

Lol I don't see why they can't be more than one Marvin running around the forums! I keep meaning to hange my avatar to look like my own Griff Cobra III as mine is much more blue and has a great big middle finger in place of the pirate decal that is normally there! (I will of course make sure the middle finger is not visable as not to offend anyone )

Thargoid wrote:

You're welcome to him - I decided to use a more realistic one

Thanks Thargoid. I'll take good care of him.