[Mint]

I'll be there - as AQM's Aussie rep, it seems only fitting.

Besides, the new city Ducati dealership is having a test ride day Saturday, so that puts me in the right place at the right time (pity the weather's looking ribbish)

[dahalb]

Hey Mint, So would i know you by another nick? Just made it to Melbourne today and already i've seen Scorch...

I'm pumped for tomorrow. Just a pity i couldnt join him tonite as i have another damn business meeting to attend before im free to do my own thing. I'm hoping that i can reach Achilles and a cpl others to come join in the fun too.

Should be good.

[Mint]

My primary account was Jameson. When the novelty of flying around Opti wore off, I couldn't bring myself to reset so I started up a 2nd account - Mint. Jumpgate is still very enjoyable as lvl 50, with plenty of things to do, but the memories I had of starting out and levelling up were enough to convince me to create the 2nd.

Both were in AQM (US server), and I hung around a fair while after many of the AQM stalwarts left.

Given our time zone difference to the US, things were pretty quiet when I played, but I was sufficiently addicted to artihunting to log in each night and fly around in circles looking for shiney gold things.

At the time of my final cancellation, I had some very well equiped ships docked in my POS in Third Gate (we love the bling).

Like every one of you, Jumpgate holds a very dear place in my heart and I can't put in words how much I'm looking forward to seeing the new game, and being reunited with so many old friends. It's very sad that they won't all be there, but I'm sure they'll be there in spirit.

Bring it on!

[Jump]

I hope you guys have fun. You may have played at off hours but now you're the envy of all of us. Have a cold one for those of us left behind and enjoy the show guys.

[GrimGriz]

and ask them all the questions I asked Awen in that other thread (that apparently scared her off site)

[ELPIRATA]

ELP be polite, be polite....

[dahalb]

Originally Posted by GrimGriz

and ask them all the questions I asked Awen in that other thread (that apparently scared her off site)

Originally Posted by ELPIRATA

ELP be polite, be polite....

LOL... Perhaps "we" should start with a 'Hi, how are you' before we pump them for info

I will try and remember your questions though GG.

[Jump]

A hand shake and a "nice to meet you" are still pretty good things in this world.

[Mint]

Well, I got back from meeting the guys a little while ago.

Screenshots don't do it justice. It's very fluid and has so much 'cool' factor.

I'm looking forward to the release (or beta!) soo much!

[GrimGriz]

So...how do they plan on non-pvpers not getting ripped out of the game this go round?

[Toph]

Originally Posted by GrimGriz

So...how do they plan on non-pvpers not getting ripped out of the game this go round?

By painting 'CAREBEAR' on the side of their ships

The graphics were awesome, the game play is just as good if not better and a new 'flying mode' has been added to help newbies out, to get a hang of the game.

Space is sooooooo much bigger now and you can fly around stations like they were 'Deathstars' the scale factor is amazing.

It was amazing to play and i cant wait for beta.

On a personal note the Jumpgate guys are real top blokes, very easy going and I'd like to thank them very much for taking the time (even though they were exhausted) to meet with us and let us have a play and answering all our questions.

Cheers

Toph

P.S the Jump Gate shimmer looks super cool as does the effects when you're sitting inside one

[GrimGriz]

Originally Posted by Toph

By painting 'CAREBEAR' on the side of their ships

Silly me, I thought it was just the players that discriminated against that playstyle, not the devs At least we'll have AI to replace them, eh?