Igneel PrimeI would have to figure out how to pack my character into a story that makes sense in the Elite Universe. From a story perspective a lot of the game aspects don't make a huge lot of sense and I believe that's where the difficulty would be in making a movie/series set in the Elite universe. Where would the characters be from? What role would the factions play? The Expanse is very similar in a few aspects but that is more a reason to need to avoid making something that is too similar or it would look like a copy.

Amata LireinSooo... I just found out that the trio of Us Cracks is in reality just a duo... Makopuri and Asachill. Aaaaand their voices are just as real.



That's them doing some promo gig for Cyberpunk.

Igneel PrimeI would have to figure out how to pack my character into a story that makes sense in the Elite Universe. From a story perspective a lot of the game aspects don't make a huge lot of sense and I believe that's where the difficulty would be in making a movie/series set in the Elite universe. Where would the characters be from? What role would the factions play? The Expanse is very similar in a few aspects but that is more a reason to need to avoid making something that is too similar or it would look like a copy.

Sakashiro

Igneel PrimeI would have to figure out how to pack my character into a story that makes sense in the Elite Universe. From a story perspective a lot of the game aspects don't make a huge lot of sense and I believe that's where the difficulty would be in making a movie/series set in the Elite universe. Where would the characters be from? What role would the factions play? The Expanse is very similar in a few aspects but that is more a reason to need to avoid making something that is too similar or it would look like a copy.

I agree with Synthya here; Elite's paper-thin lore should not be seen as an obstacle but as an opportunity. You can write about pretty much any subject matter; if your work features at least a few things known from the game and doesn't outright contradict what little lore there is, it will pass as legit Elite fanfiction.

Igneel Prime

Sakashiro

Igneel PrimeI would have to figure out how to pack my character into a story that makes sense in the Elite Universe. From a story perspective a lot of the game aspects don't make a huge lot of sense and I believe that's where the difficulty would be in making a movie/series set in the Elite universe. Where would the characters be from? What role would the factions play? The Expanse is very similar in a few aspects but that is more a reason to need to avoid making something that is too similar or it would look like a copy.

I agree with Synthya here; Elite's paper-thin lore should not be seen as an obstacle but as an opportunity. You can write about pretty much any subject matter; if your work features at least a few things known from the game and doesn't outright contradict what little lore there is, it will pass as legit Elite fanfiction.

I agree with that but lemme give you an example of what I mean... How do you write a story that accurately reflects someone who has Federal rank and the Vette that comes with it, Imperial rank and the Cutter that comes with it and keeps those ranks in both factions for some reason and flies both ships? I mean you could certainly write some kinda secretly deserting bs but that won't hold up for long and the gameplay machanic of the rank grinds for the ships doesn't make sense in a story.

Igneel Prime

Sakashiro

Igneel PrimeI would have to figure out how to pack my character into a story that makes sense in the Elite Universe. From a story perspective a lot of the game aspects don't make a huge lot of sense and I believe that's where the difficulty would be in making a movie/series set in the Elite universe. Where would the characters be from? What role would the factions play? The Expanse is very similar in a few aspects but that is more a reason to need to avoid making something that is too similar or it would look like a copy.

I agree with Synthya here; Elite's paper-thin lore should not be seen as an obstacle but as an opportunity. You can write about pretty much any subject matter; if your work features at least a few things known from the game and doesn't outright contradict what little lore there is, it will pass as legit Elite fanfiction.

I agree with that but lemme give you an example of what I mean... How do you write a story that accurately reflects someone who has Federal rank and the Vette that comes with it, Imperial rank and the Cutter that comes with it and keeps those ranks in both factions for some reason and flies both ships? I mean you could certainly write some kinda secretly deserting bs but that won't hold up for long and the gameplay machanic of the rank grinds for the ships doesn't make sense in a story.

Igneel PrimeI agree with that but lemme give you an example of what I mean... How do you write a story that accurately reflects someone who has Federal rank and the Vette that comes with it, Imperial rank and the Cutter that comes with it and keeps those ranks in both factions for some reason and flies both ships? I mean you could certainly write some kinda secretly deserting bs but that won't hold up for long and the gameplay machanic of the rank grinds for the ships doesn't make sense in a story.

Sakashiro

Igneel PrimeI agree with that but lemme give you an example of what I mean... How do you write a story that accurately reflects someone who has Federal rank and the Vette that comes with it, Imperial rank and the Cutter that comes with it and keeps those ranks in both factions for some reason and flies both ships? I mean you could certainly write some kinda secretly deserting bs but that won't hold up for long and the gameplay machanic of the rank grinds for the ships doesn't make sense in a story.

I'm familiar with that problem. My RP character is a shipyard mechanic and runaway imperial slave, but she's flying a ship that requires a navy rank. If someone were to bring this up during RP, Sakashiro would reveal that her family worked at a Gutamaya production plant, so she learned how to bypass security measures preventing anyone but navy officers from flying a Courier. Gutamaya's ships are assembled by slaves, so she feels entitled to flying them. Act of defiance, yadda yadda yadda. You get the idea. Just use your imagination and make something up. Fill the gaps in the lore with your personal story.

M. LehmanIn my view, a literal transposition of gameplay to story would make for a poor story. One can very well have their story informed by gameplay, but Elite does virtually nothing in terms of character development and plot.

Synthya Wylder

Sakashiro

Igneel PrimeI agree with that but lemme give you an example of what I mean... How do you write a story that accurately reflects someone who has Federal rank and the Vette that comes with it, Imperial rank and the Cutter that comes with it and keeps those ranks in both factions for some reason and flies both ships? I mean you could certainly write some kinda secretly deserting bs but that won't hold up for long and the gameplay machanic of the rank grinds for the ships doesn't make sense in a story.

I'm familiar with that problem. My RP character is a shipyard mechanic and runaway imperial slave, but she's flying a ship that requires a navy rank. If someone were to bring this up during RP, Sakashiro would reveal that her family worked at a Gutamaya production plant, so she learned how to bypass security measures preventing anyone but navy officers from flying a Courier. Gutamaya's ships are assembled by slaves, so she feels entitled to flying them. Act of defiance, yadda yadda yadda. You get the idea. Just use your imagination and make something up. Fill the gaps in the lore with your personal story.

Like what I did, writing Synthya's Bio. When I 1st started, I made some mistakes that were not congruent with E:D Lore & a couple of "Lore-Meisters" pointed them out, & I went back & corrected them. I'm still open to advice, but I think it creates a unique & interesting backstory.

Now when I ever get back to continuing with her RP story, I'll be doing my best to develop & build on that. It should be interesting & I have a number of ideas & directions in which I can take that.

Because of my old fingers, & the current cold weather especially, & a well-worn keyboard, & that I have a bad habit of trying to type too fast, I use Grammarly in my browser which automatically checks & makes suggestions as to correct spelling, syntax & word use. It's free... no idea as to how well that might work for others who are not native English users (their native language might create confusions/conflicts/complications).

It might be worth a try, & might even garner more "Shiny" clicks - some might be more impressed with the quality of little things like those. Your mileage may vary.