I bought this game yesterday and I gotta say I wasnt expecting much because the screenshots, videos, and pre-release marketing didnt really impress me, but I am really happy that I did. you have a very good game here and its cheap as chips!
I'm glad you have a new PR person (with Crystal Rosen) because I want this game to do well but up until I saw the Scott manley video on youtube (which I subscribe to) I have never heard of it. I have recommended it to my friends, and I am really looking forward to seeing how future developements will pan out.
Some negative points (and I appreciate its alpha and will change)..
1. I managed to get the best ship and equipment after about 10hours of playing, prices need to be balanced.
2. Sometimes its a bit dialog heavy, I appreciate a background story liek anyone but sometimes I just wanna shoot things!
3. The Interface UI needs a rescale option
4. The missions need a cancel button, I got a mission to get 270 ore and there was no way to get it but i was lumbered with it.
Suggestions
1. Would be nice be able to Respond to distress calls (from traders under attack, damsels with broken ships..etc)
2. Would be nice to have more communication options when chatting to friendlies
3. Would love to be able to set a waypoint on the map.
4. Route planner would be nice, to tell me what jumpgates I have to go thru to get to my end destination.
I am really enjoying this game however and keep up teh great work! (but dont forget to Hype it up baby!!!!

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Delcien