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Posted: 8/2/2013 12:34:49 PM EDT
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I am imagining a ship between the size of a connie and idris that can carry 3 snub fighters with 2 dorsal turrets. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They just hit $15 million today. New ship class: Escort Carrier I am imagining a ship between the size of a connie and idris that can carry 3 snub fighters with 2 dorsal turrets. Are you high? Traditionally an escort carrier is a full fledged aircraft carrier. They are smaller but they are not small. That's like saying you expect a large capacity container ship/freighter to be the size of a fighter. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escort_carrier 
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Posted: 8/2/2013 12:52:38 PM EDT
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Are you high? Traditionally an escort carrier is a full fledged aircraft carrier. They are smaller but they are not small. That's like saying you expect a large capacity container ship/freighter to be the size of a fighter.
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They just hit $15 million today. New ship class: Escort Carrier I am imagining a ship between the size of a connie and idris that can carry 3 snub fighters with 2 dorsal turrets. Are you high? Traditionally an escort carrier is a full fledged aircraft carrier. They are smaller but they are not small. That's like saying you expect a large capacity container ship/freighter to be the size of a fighter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escort_carrier https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Gambierbaymodel.jpg/800px-Gambierbaymodel.jpg I agree. The Idris can carry 2 (or is it 3) snubs, and it's a corvette. That's smaller than a Destroyer in modern naval terms. An escort carrier should be able to carry a dozen or two fighters imho. |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 1:27:04 PM EDT
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I could see "escort carrier" being a non-frontline support ship: Designed to refuel, bio-break, rearm, etc, 5-10 single seat fighters on long-range expeditions, but very limited weaponry for self defense and no offensive weaponry.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 2:15:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. The Idris can carry 2 (or is it 3) snubs, and it's a corvette. That's smaller than a Destroyer in modern naval terms. An escort carrier should be able to carry a dozen or two fighters imho. Yes, the Idris will hold 2 Hornets.
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Posted: 8/2/2013 3:41:57 PM EDT
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I could see "escort carrier" being a non-frontline support ship: Designed to refuel, bio-break, rearm, etc, 5-10 single seat fighters on long-range expeditions, but very limited weaponry for self defense and no offensive weaponry. Kharn Yea, that is what I am picturing. Something for long range expeditions (exploring, patrol, ambushes), that you grab when rolling heavy with your guild (like 35+). I think the job of an escort-carrier would be more along the lines of repair/rearm to keep you in the field longer, which is why I do not think it will have a volumous bay for 20+ space craft. Maybe 5 fighters and a bomber or two. 
Also I wonder if we will see hybrid battleship/carrier. Kind of like what we say in the interwar years converting obsolete battleships into partial flat tops. 
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Posted: 8/2/2013 4:51:42 PM EDT
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I've been thinking about what if this game plays like EVE? Anyone know how many ships will be able to engage in one fight?
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Posted: 8/2/2013 5:20:10 PM EDT
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I've been thinking about what if this game plays like EVE? Anyone know how many ships will be able to engage in one fight? Kharn |
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Posted: 8/2/2013 6:18:07 PM EDT
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I've been thinking about what if this game plays like EVE? Anyone know how many ships will be able to engage in one fight? 50 v 50 has been stated. getting 50 people online and organized is a pretty tough challenge. So I do not think it will be much of an issue with the current setup. For instance go play mount and blade warband with 50 people on each side and it is pure chaos on the battlefield. |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 4:28:30 PM EDT
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Been looking to get in on the crowdfunding for this since early this year, but still havent gotten around to in.
What have a missed by delaying, and what options are available currently? |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 4:35:31 PM EDT
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Been looking to get in on the crowdfunding for this since early this year, but still havent gotten around to in. What have a missed by delaying, and what options are available currently? Basically, LTI means you do not pay ship hull insurance, the exact cost of that is unknown but is expected to be significantly cheaper than EvE (where its 30% the purchase cost for 100% hull replacement for the next 90 days), cargo and fitting insurance are not included in LTI and will need to be purchased separately. There are a few other small goodies, more just tokens of appreciation, that later backers may not get vs earlier backers like a repair robot (free repairs for your ships at that one hangar), a laser pistol for boarding action, a unique space suit skin, etc. Kharn |
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Posted: 8/7/2013 1:58:30 PM EDT
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You can't get Life-Time Insurance (LTI) anymore by yourself, but a veteran backer can gift an LTI ship to you if you find a willing one. The normal way it works is you gift a veteran/original backer the package you want (but cannot get LTI for), and in 24-48 hours (it takes 24 hours to process a melt-down) they gift back the equivalent LTI package. Basically, LTI means you do not pay ship hull insurance, the exact cost of that is unknown but is expected to be significantly cheaper than EvE (where its 30% the purchase cost for 100% hull replacement for the next 90 days), cargo and fitting insurance are not included in LTI and will need to be purchased separately. There are a few other small goodies, more just tokens of appreciation, that later backers may not get vs earlier backers like a repair robot (free repairs for your ships at that one hangar), a laser pistol for boarding action, a unique space suit skin, etc. Kharn Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Been looking to get in on the crowdfunding for this since early this year, but still havent gotten around to in. What have a missed by delaying, and what options are available currently? Basically, LTI means you do not pay ship hull insurance, the exact cost of that is unknown but is expected to be significantly cheaper than EvE (where its 30% the purchase cost for 100% hull replacement for the next 90 days), cargo and fitting insurance are not included in LTI and will need to be purchased separately. There are a few other small goodies, more just tokens of appreciation, that later backers may not get vs earlier backers like a repair robot (free repairs for your ships at that one hangar), a laser pistol for boarding action, a unique space suit skin, etc. Kharn Interesting. Any chance I might find such a benefactor here? |
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Posted: 8/7/2013 2:06:34 PM EDT
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Interesting. Any chance I might find such a benefactor here? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Been looking to get in on the crowdfunding for this since early this year, but still havent gotten around to in. What have a missed by delaying, and what options are available currently? Basically, LTI means you do not pay ship hull insurance, the exact cost of that is unknown but is expected to be significantly cheaper than EvE (where its 30% the purchase cost for 100% hull replacement for the next 90 days), cargo and fitting insurance are not included in LTI and will need to be purchased separately. There are a few other small goodies, more just tokens of appreciation, that later backers may not get vs earlier backers like a repair robot (free repairs for your ships at that one hangar), a laser pistol for boarding action, a unique space suit skin, etc. Kharn Interesting. Any chance I might find such a benefactor here? I am looking for one as well. And I'm willing to slide over a small processing fee via paypal to contibute to an Arfcom Station. But I claim naming rights on the first system we discover. The Bacon System or simply 'Murica' |
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Posted: 8/7/2013 4:43:22 PM EDT
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I can do LTI conversions for anyone who wants one. Just IM me.
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Posted: 8/7/2013 7:33:58 PM EDT
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I can do LTI conversions for anyone who wants one. Just IM me. IM Sent |
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Posted: 8/8/2013 10:41:37 PM EDT
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If you look in "My Hangar", you can now see which level hangar has been assigned to your ships. Here are mine:
Discount: Aurora, Aurora LX, 315p, 325a, 350r Business: Freelancer, Hornet Deluxe: Constellation No hangar listed for: Starfarer, M50, Avenger, Gladiator If you have different levels of hangars, you default to the highest received.
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Posted: 8/9/2013 12:54:24 PM EDT
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I believe they said already that most of the ships introduced during the livestream event won't be in the hanger module debut, so it makes sense that they wouldn't be listed. I still haven't seen concept sketches for the Retaliator or Gladiator, and the avenger, m50 and starfarer are still just test renders.
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Posted: 8/9/2013 6:47:59 PM EDT
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I also can do the conversions if anyone needs
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Posted: 8/9/2013 10:53:47 PM EDT
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I'm kinda disappointed that the 300i isn't a business hanger given how its kinda a luxury ship in the star citizen universe.
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Posted: 8/9/2013 10:57:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm kinda disappointed that the 300i isn't a business hanger given how its kinda a luxury ship in the star citizen universe. yeah and the 350R especially that package was the same price as the hornet and freelancer |
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Posted: 8/9/2013 11:16:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm kinda disappointed that the 300i isn't a business hanger given how its kinda a luxury ship in the star citizen universe. |
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Posted: 8/10/2013 12:57:35 AM EDT
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I can do conversions if needed. Same SN as here.
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Posted: 8/11/2013 5:37:18 AM EDT
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I am now the proud owner of a Aurora and Constellation. Now I just have to name them.
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Posted: 8/11/2013 11:44:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am now the proud owner of a Aurora and Constellation. Now I just have to name them. nice! |
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Posted: 8/11/2013 1:11:02 PM EDT
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I am now the proud owner of a Aurora and Constellation. Now I just have to name them. Aurora- "Rice Burner" Constellation- "Unsinkable II"
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Posted: 8/11/2013 5:46:30 PM EDT
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Damn......I'm up to 14 ships.
That's a whole lot of names!Or I could be like George Foreman and name them all George.
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Posted: 8/11/2013 7:24:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn......I'm up to 14 ships. That's a whole lot of names! Or I could be like George Foreman and name them all George. 14 ships? damn man I thought I was crazy and I'll only have half that. |
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Posted: 8/11/2013 10:13:56 PM EDT
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Damn......I'm up to 14 ships. That's a whole lot of names!
Or I could be like George Foreman and name them all George. I was going to name my Connie after someone famous named connie. All I could find was Chung and Seleuca. 
I'm thinking of going with porn stars names for my ships. Dibs on the USS Traci Lords and USS Raven Riley. |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 12:51:18 AM EDT
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I was going to name my Connie after someone famous named connie. All I could find was Chung and Seleuca.
I'm thinking of going with porn stars names for my ships. Dibs on the USS Traci Lords and USS Raven Riley. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Damn......I'm up to 14 ships. That's a whole lot of names!
Or I could be like George Foreman and name them all George. I was going to name my Connie after someone famous named connie. All I could find was Chung and Seleuca.
I'm thinking of going with porn stars names for my ships. Dibs on the USS Traci Lords and USS Raven Riley. Thats what I used to do in EVE, the Gianna Michaels was for Battleships, and I named all my BC's the Sophie Dee
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Posted: 8/12/2013 9:44:34 AM EDT
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Random question here.... does anyone know what the actual game credits will be worth? I'm looking at the $275 admiral package that comes with the constellation and 10,000 credits and a bunch of other stuff since I havent actually purchased the game yet. Is it worth it to buy a package like this because of the credits, or should I buy a cheap package that comes with the game and a ship and then buy the constellation separately?
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Posted: 8/12/2013 10:51:22 AM EDT
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I don't think anyone really knows yet. Plus the economy is going to be dynamic, so the credits:real money exchange rate will fluctuate.
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Posted: 8/12/2013 11:05:03 AM EDT
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 11:11:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/12/2013 11:51:18 AM EDT
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 11:56:40 AM EDT
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Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Empty your Im inbox and get on TS. We're talking Star Citizen. |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 1:28:31 PM EDT
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need to get me a hornet one of these days.
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Posted: 8/12/2013 1:39:06 PM EDT
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I am a veteran supporter, but I will hold my judgment until the Alpha and Beta and been played for awhile. I have seen a lot of great idea with lots of money behind them go down the tubes and very few extremely successful games are not bought out by corporations and ruined.
If you were a Traveler player from the paper manuals in the 80's, raise your hand. 
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Posted: 8/12/2013 2:11:40 PM EDT
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Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Look at this cheapskate. |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 4:10:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am a veteran supporter, but I will hold my judgment until the Alpha and Beta and been played for awhile. I have seen a lot of great idea with lots of money behind them go down the tubes and very few extremely successful games are not bought out by corporations and ruined. If you were a Traveler player from the paper manuals in the 80's, raise your hand. |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 5:28:10 PM EDT
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Look at this cheapskate. Thanks for volunteering for 100% bait all the time.... ass :( |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 5:45:00 PM EDT
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Looking at the 300 series and trying to show a little discipline and get only one.
Right now, I'm leaning towards the 300P for exploration. Also, does anyone know about ship range and refueling? I can't imagine them having a tanker without a need for one in game. Are we going to need to bring a tanker along for long runs if we have short range ships? Tankers will be needed, for both exploration and combat. You CAN run out of fuel during combat, which will require more fuel to keep going. Tis going to be grand, looking at getting a good package before my LTI runs out myself Look at this cheapskate. Thanks for volunteering for 100% bait all the time.... ass :( Guess we found our designated P-52 pilot. |
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Posted: 8/13/2013 1:41:14 AM EDT
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I've been surfing the Star Citizen forums and there's alot of good info out there. I've also been futzing around, trying to make a decent Arfcom logo and sig card, but haven't had alot of luck. Jaster made a decent boltface with wings to mess around with.
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Posted: 8/14/2013 3:13:37 PM EDT
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I've been surfing the Star Citizen forums and there's alot of good info out there. I've also been futzing around, trying to make a decent Arfcom logo and sig card, but haven't had alot of luck. Jaster made a decent boltface with wings to mess around with. http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54868.JPG http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54869.JPG I like it, just need to make the BFL a little more visible and/or prominent. |
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Posted: 8/14/2013 11:36:02 PM EDT
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I've been surfing the Star Citizen forums and there's alot of good info out there. I've also been futzing around, trying to make a decent Arfcom logo and sig card, but haven't had alot of luck. Jaster made a decent boltface with wings to mess around with. http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54868.JPG http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54869.JPG Truthfully, while I love the "87th" moniker, I am less of a fan of the "SOS" part. ARF would be a better option I think. IE 87th Advance Recon Force Or something similar. |
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Posted: 8/15/2013 12:27:34 AM EDT
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I am a veteran supporter, but I will hold my judgment until the Alpha and Beta and been played for awhile. I have seen a lot of great idea with lots of money behind them go down the tubes and very few extremely successful games are not bought out by corporations and ruined. If you were a Traveler player from the paper manuals in the 80's, raise your hand.
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Posted: 8/15/2013 12:28:24 AM EDT
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Truthfully, while I love the "87th" moniker, I am less of a fan of the "SOS" part. ARF would be a better option I think. IE 87th Advance Recon Force Or something similar. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've been surfing the Star Citizen forums and there's alot of good info out there. I've also been futzing around, trying to make a decent Arfcom logo and sig card, but haven't had alot of luck. Jaster made a decent boltface with wings to mess around with. http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54868.JPG http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/198592/54869.JPG Truthfully, while I love the "87th" moniker, I am less of a fan of the "SOS" part. ARF would be a better option I think. IE 87th Advance Recon Force Or something similar. Agreed |
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Posted: 8/15/2013 12:41:45 AM EDT
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Advanced Recon Force is good
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Posted: 8/15/2013 6:23:29 AM EDT
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Advanced Recon Force is good Advanced Recreational Force? |
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Posted: 8/15/2013 6:44:38 AM EDT
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Advanced Recon Force is good Advanced Recreational Force? Aardvark Rape Fellating Communist Obsese Monkeys? |
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Posted: 8/15/2013 8:22:29 AM EDT
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Advanced Recon Force is good Advanced Recreational Force? Aardvark Rape Fellating Communist Obsese Monkeys? Don't confuse us with the Demilitarizing Union. 
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Posted: 8/15/2013 1:48:50 PM EDT
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Advanced Recon Force is good Yeah, better than SOS by far. |
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