Episode 231 - Play To Win

#231 April 25nd, 2024 or 33oh10  http://loosescrewsed.com Join us on discord! And check out the merch store! PROMO CODES https://discord.gg/3Vfap47Rea Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/LooseScrewsED Squad Update:  Maikoro Expansion - Landed in TT 58343 - We’re a placeholder until Project Elite is ready to expand 6 Andromedae Expansion - Current Target Uchagan - We’re trying to divert it to NLTT 52560, or we might just expand again! The Kaupatak Expansion - will be next to plug a hole in a BoTM system Konquering Kolyawa - We are losing the election at least 2-0. We want to win. Top Priority Wars in Gram, Xians and Yen Ti Weekly Reminder - Calarum is quarantined - Leave It Alone All details in the #standing-orders and/or the #loose-screws-factions channels of the Discord. Galnet Update: https://community.elitedangerous.com/ Anti-Guardian field project yields breakthrough - New modifications available Thargoid War Bulletin: Oya Successfully Attacked Thargoid War - http://dcoh.watch Next target - Hadad Has a bunch of systems - do all the activities Dev news:  Python MK II & Updates to the GameStore ARX pricing adjustments and refresh to gamestore New “Best sellers” section for things that were previously limited like midnight black and stigyan Python MK II arrives in game on August 7 (must have EDO) Python MK II can be added for non-EDO owners for ARX if you don’t want to buy EDO Python MK II early access starts May 7 for 16250 ARX Reminder: Legacy gets no content updates what-so-ever (we shouldn’t have to remind you about this) Engineering rework and pre-built ship packs  Engineering: - Some of these areas we are investigating are (but not limited to): “To make engineering more accessible and predictable” Reducing the number of materials required for Engineering. Increasing payout of engineering materials from missions. Increasing backpack capacity. They are watching feedback Pre-built “jumpstart” ship packs: Buy with ARX - upgraded/unlocked modules - themed cosmetics TYPE-6 LASER MINING JUMPSTART ALLIANCE CHIEFTAIN AX COMBAT JUMPSTART (Follow link for details) Python MK II will also launch with a jumpstart pack Frontier Unlocked #4 Elite Dangerous | Frontier Unlocked April | Powerplay 2.0 This video is just the Elite section about PP 2.0 Direct link to Art’s recap at the end UI overhaul to greater accessibility More BGS/Thargoid war-like mechanics to do with distance between systems, etc. Most game actions impact power play, not just pamphlets and kills Rank system rework, no decay, new leaderboard Carrier groups in stronghold systems can be attacked So it doesn’t require opponents to be in open Launching with open/solo as it is currently, but they are watching how it goes and taking feedback with the option to adjust and balance this. Community Corner: Buckey Ball Starts next month.  CNDR Mr. Indigo hosting May’s race Elite Dangerouse (French) have created the tool to allow others to design their own adventures.