Oolite Bulletins

I have played Oolite for a number of years now and I love the game but I would like to see a version of oolite that I can play with my friends over the net with.

The new version of oolite could still have some computer generated and controlled ships to make it more interesting. Commanders could still earn money and buy equipment in the same way. But it would be unable to to take any oxps.

Vorm wrote:

I have played Oolite for a number of years now and I love the game but I would like to see a version of oolite that I can play with my friends over the net with.

The new version of oolite could still have some computer generated and controlled ships to make it more interesting. Commanders could still earn money and buy equipment in the same way. But it would be unable to to take any oxps.

What you're proposing has been suggested before. (Search past forum topics.)
There are limitations to the current programming that make multiplayer gameplay impossible at this time. It is my understanding that a completely new game would have to be written, with multiplayer functionality, in order for it to happen.

There has been speculation that Elite IV may contain multiplayer features. That's just speculation, mind you.

and it would be expensive, and it would take away from the game, and so many other things to boot!!!

Hi Vorm.. as a fellow Aussie, let me be the first to welcome you to the boards!

Short answer is, it won't happen mate.. the long answer, with detailed reasons, can be found in this thread, which I highly recommend you read..

https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?t=6173