Elite: Game talk

Vasil Vasilescu
today, 6:24am
Yea, you were outpaced by other players who generated more influence than you. It looks like Sothis had nearly 200 pilots in system over the past 24 hours,so it was likely a combination of a concerted effort and complete randomness that more people chose missions to help the opposing faction.

And like Episparh mentioned, there is not much individuals can do if one or more squadrons mobilize in support of their chosen faction.

Last edit: 16 Oct 2024, 6:29am
Emily Valefor
today, 6:26am
EpisparhOne more thing:
https://inara.cz/elite/minorfaction/78642/
Supporters 156 / 12, 156 in squadron and 12 individuals

https://inara.cz/elite/minorfaction/27615/
Supporters 39 / 729
Only 39 in squadron and 729 individuals

Squadrons are usually coordinated while individuals are not. So this is probably your answer, if they see that the war can be lost they mobilize x4 more players and push harder.

What smaller squadrons usually do is to search for allies which are not currently engaged in heavy BGS conflicts but it rarely helps to alter the end result, especially vs. large groups.

I got you, so in the end it's really a numbers game. Oh well that's disappointing but not unexpected. Ty for answering.

Edit: oh and one worthwhile mention. While indeed, there were many in Sothis, it's also the back half of the famous Robigo run, so if you look at the drill down, many of the vessels were passenger craft, mostly Python, making their money grind.
Episparh
today, 6:52am
Yeah, ED is full of stories like this. BGS and Powerplay are games of numbers and coordination.

If you are interested here is a link to the history of Colonia's 3rd regional conflict.
Note: it's a public Google drive doc so if you do not want to share your email open it in a browser where you are not logged in Google.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOSLLTjNMdVJqTdCjh4MVFIP8eIk8XEG/view
AH
today, 8:00am
Vasil Vasilescu
Super Short Version:
Do missions for your preferred faction to increase their influence.


So that's what "Influence instead of full payout" is all about.

I have not paid much attention to minor fractions nor their silly squabbles. Done missions for a specific fraction only to get the engineering going etc.

What about dropping off charts or DNA data? Is this somehow connected to fractions influence too?
I was not sure but I have always avoided pinkos, just in case it helps those lunatics.
Episparh
today, 8:26am
Yes, dropping exploration/bio data and bounties help the factions that is in control of the asset where it is sold.

Killing security patrols undermine the controlling faction. ... And many other rules.

That rabbit hole is way too deep and do not provide any reward to individual commander.
AH
today, 9:34am
Thanks. I just found this: https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Background_Simulation
Rayman.
today, 9:42am

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