Elite Dangerous Lore Introduction, a primer for all CMDRs.

[@Fresh_Baklava]

It would be really nice if fdev would just hire you full time. Every stream or video you put out makes me want to play the game. Your love for Elite really shows through your content. Thx for sharing Drew o7

[@pedromonteiro2073]

guy is a legend!

[@seanlewis34]

Excellent ... Style, intonation and wit combined. o7 Drew.

[@danerule7326]

I wish i could get this entire lore playlist as a downloadable podcast/etc.

[@deangillard868]

I played this game on my C64 1985 finding the game by mistake.Sat watching a pixelated sphere rotating and wondering what to do.Soon picked it up and loved it from the start.Fast forward 2019 and while i was in hospital following a heart attack,i ended up in the world of KZbin..Obsidian Ant and yourself Drew Wagar caught my attention to this old memory of my teens,and got me playing it again all these years later.Drew i must say that had i had a teaher with your presence and attitude to explaining things when at school maybe just maybe i`d of paid more attention.Thankyou for the time and the effort you put into Elite Lore,although my girlfriend probably would not agree....49 years old and flying a space ship hahaha...o7 commander ..Thank you from Commander Sneakydean01...

[@ET0000]

Probably best summary of ELITE i have seen yet, and i have been following and playing the games since 1984....you really do the game credit mate....well done!

[@xchandler79]

Long term player. That was beautiful. 👍

[@ovaldreamx4397]

Well, I have been following ed since it came out, been wanting to play it so badly for all these years, that played the prequels (nes elite, gl frontier elite II, and frontier first encounters d3d) and fan games like oolite and pioneer on my crappy 2004 laptop (aand tried to play them on dos emulators on my phone), read all the major fanfiction out there (including the whole HPA saga and your Oolite stories too), looked at all you lore tour videos, and ObsidianAnt and other youtubers ed videos out there and dreamed about some day being able to hear the "frameship drive charging" voice in my own ship. 5 years later, and within a month, bought a new pc and suddenly, ED is free, and I can at last play it. Yesterday, I finally heard that countdown and jump sound from my own little sidewinder (a tear almost got loose). I have been following you, reading your stories and viewing your videos, all of which have been kind of satisfying my itch for ED. And now I can finally, after so many years of wanting it soo badly, get on my own adventure. Thanks!! (Srry for my crappy english haha)

[@Nabekukka]

Right on, Commander. o7

[@ovaldreamx4397]

@@Nabekukka brave commanders needed. I whish Frontier did something similar for ED, like high tier missions that would have a high impact of the galaxy only available to elite ranked commanders. Like a recognition for being an Elite. And the dark wheel using them for their own purposes

[@cmdrzdenek-joerg5628]

I know that feeling, mate. I was following Elite for quite a long time, knew a lot about its mechanics, how stuff was done, but my old PC would have not run it. And then, a few years later, I finally bought a better one and immediately proceeded to get a HOTAS and a copy of Elite. I have been a pilot ever since 3303, spending more than 3600 hours with Elite since. I also became a Fuel Rat a year and a half ago, attended multiple expeditions with the great community, co-wrote a quick guide for beginners I usually share with new pilots after a rescue mission (www.brnocoats.cz/ow2guide ), and I cannot wait for what the next big upgrade brings. Also upgraded the "battle station" en route to a high end gaming PC and those multiple displays are a great help, especially at rescue missions :) Right on, CMDR! o7 and see you in the black

[@ovaldreamx4397]

@@cmdrzdenek-joerg5628 Wow I didn't think that such an experienced commander would have had the same experience like me. See you in the galaxy commander! o7

[@dos3kopp131]

1160 / 5000 Your story brings tears to my eyes. I had this feeling when I, with the VR glasses on, sat in an X Wing in Star Wars Squadrons for the first time and heard the iconic sound of the wings as they unfolded. Ever since I saw Luke fly through the ditch for the first time, I wanted to have that feeling too. As much as it was clear to me that it could never happen in real life, I was so happy when they announced Squadrons with full VR support. For us SciFi freaks this age in which we live is a blessing. We can experience the dream of a space-faring civilization from the sofa. Up close, but without the dangers that all of this would bring in reality. Elite came to me through the back door as an 'I want to take a short look moment'. But this moment led through the tutorial, past the start systems, into my sqaudron. Every launch, every landing, every limpet full of ore, every damn jump is so much fun, because it conveys the deadly vastness of space so darn believable. Soon on foot, see you in the galaxy.

[@gamingguruoz]

great video once again drew hope fdev have lots of plans for lore next year

[@nicm238]

Very well done sir, us new guys really appreciate this kinda stuff!

[@RicardoSavino]

Man... I really miss your books. I read all Elite related books and yours was by far the best.

[@drewwagar]

Thanks Cmdr, had a blast writing them. :)

[@alekmosingiewicz]

Great introduction! What keeps me playing the game, apart from the community, is the setting - which I think is an excellent work of science fiction in its own right, and I think that being familiar with the classics of the genre - including Stanislaw Lem, Ursula Le Guin and Philip Dick - makes me somewhat qualified to make such a judgement. The quality of the setting can be measured by how believable it is, and I find ED universe to be a believable vision of what human society could be if we spread among the stars. Then there are the aliens - not the "samurai aliens", the "barbarian aliens" or some other human-archetype aliens we find in many space-opera settings. The aliens of Elite Dangerous are THE Aliens - and while still being the antagonists they don't easily fit into a human archetype. They do pose a threat and behave aggressively towards humans, but even their aggression doesn't follow any pattern that we would easily decode, which once again highlights how different ED universe is from the usual stuff. And that being said, and with all respect due to Star Wars, which were somewhat essential as part of my formation as a sci-fi fan, I think that ED universe has the potential to replace the "fairytale in space" (which is what Star Wars essentially is) as the hallmark sci-fi setting. It needs a push - by either a book or a movie - to break into the mainstream. Heck, we could even think of a movie saga, if anyone would be willing to put the money.

[@nimble1111x]

Perfect. I've been looking for a video series just like this

[@ikefredregill6754]

Magnificent primer for this returning player. o7

[@rgsmith1966]

I want to watch some of your other vids... they're on my playlist for over Christmas holiday.

[@guardrailbiter]

Such an epic story-teller. My mundane life would seem extraordinary if it were narrated by Drew Wagar.

[@vincentgaulin6663]

Well directed, good narration and writing. That's enjoyable

[@TatorMcNugget]

Played this off and on the last idk 5 years never really got into it got into groups that just fed money to me and I didn't learn this time the past idk month I have sat down and started learning on my own with what I picked up over the past off and on in the past five years and I am finally enjoying the game the way I wanted to. I finally have a python and working on fed grind just for the corvette then I'll move on from there. And I will be listening to this the next few days with a huge thank you from me. ❤

[@Spodikus]

Awesome as ever Drew, I look forward to everything you put out there for us to enjoy. You are a shining light as to why we all love this game

[@MisledNeNick]

Just got recommended this video, and I hit like within the first minute, I know a number of people about to be new players, and old school vets I think will enjoy this, and I plan to show them all this. :3

[@seaskimmer]

I loved listening to this! Just a shame 5 blasted adverts took me out of the moment. Might download it and remove the adverts so I can listen to it in full (personal use only)as well as the other videos coming up. 😃

[@Citizen_Kate]

you are without a doubt the best in the galaxy at delivering lore :) excellent video as always ;)

[@davidwhitlatch8221]

Really liked the books Drew. I hope you continue to work with frontier and expand on elites interesting lore!

[@somedude4805]

Just now found your channel. Very cool, and I look forward to the next 2 years of non-personal narrative in Elite. Great stuff, so far.

[@KareemHarper]

Thank you for doing this series. This is absolutely fantastic.

[@drisfpv]

Can't believe I didn't know about this before, new sub. Love the heartfelt comments on here thanks for your creativity and passion people like yourself helped create this awesome world and that you put content like this out is even more amazing!

[@Estel2121]

This was great Drew! Glad to have you making more Elite stuff :)

[@TFirebird]

Brilliant as always Drew, every time I hear or read you, it makes me want to go exploring, beyond the Zurara Greetings from Argentina.

[@fulltiltboogie1038]

I wish elite devs had the same passion for the story and universe as drew

[@mattsmechanicalssi5833]

"You can't truly call yourself Peaceful, unless you are capable of great violence. If you're not capable of violence, you're not peaceful, you're harmless." It's been a long time since I was harmless. But I am peaceful. Excellent work here, Sir. o7

[@TmarT211]

Wow just WOW! I love this game even more now

[@oldmikie]

Nice work. Made me want to crank up the PC and do a session. I like that. I still think there is room for the top gun in ED.

[@gorfic__starshadow9801]

This was nice. thanks Drew.

[@jandd661]

I frequently get pulled away by the "new shiny thing." Then I stumble across one of your Lore videos and I instantly feel like I have been away from home to long. I can't remember what was so shiny about that other thing anyway.

[@xanatos819]

I really kick myself knowing this game has been out for years and I only got it a month ago! It might be the perfect game. At least for me. I am a science geek, so the fact they put so much effort into the galaxy is much appreciated. I was blown away the first time I looked at the galaxy map! Very few games have ever made me feel small and insignificant... in a good way! This game did that. All the sights I've dreamt of seeing are now available. Neutron stars, Black holes, white dwarfs, nebula....all there! It's incredible. The lore is absolutely awesome as well. It gives life to a game. It also grounds you in a universe that is so big that it can be overwhelming at times. The sheer size can be daunting and the lore can help give you a beacon so you don't get lost. Don't know what to do? Maybe look for Raxxla! Do some bounty hunting to build you Federation rank and get that Corvette. Done all that? Go fight some Thargoids! Thank you for the work you've done on this story. You are part of something amazing with this story and franchise. I tip my hat to you and everyone involved in this gem of a game!

[@mayormccheese6171]

They really need a little 2 minute movie at the start of the game to intro new players to the world. The game is already overwhelming, so knowing who, where, and when your are would really help to ground you.

[@Xymor]

10/10 used bespoke correctly. Great video, keep it up. o7

[@adyl4fs590]

Really enjoyed this video and the start of your series on the E:D timeline, nice! After slamming face first into the wire-frame Lave station on the BBC B in 84, this game keeps on pulling me back, always, for years. Is it... the lure of the black? The credits? The leather? The machismo? Something... Resistance is useless! Don't forget your peanuts (and towel).

[@pas2pb]

Oh wow I was literally going to comment on a different vid asking if you could do an overview of lore! I’m really interested in exploring this aspect of the game; I’d love to hear your advice on getting started and getting deeper into it. Thanks!

[@mysterious_monolith_]

I love it!

[@oisnowy5368]

The Cobra MkIII is the best - no other ship can don the Onionhead camo. :P

[@caesartiberius9352]

This introduction needs to actually be in the game.

[@rbwhitmore]

Stunning. If only the game actually looked like that. O7

[@pierregiroud5059]

What is the binary code in the video ?

[@OscarSabaterCruz]

There's something in your voice that reminds me of warhammer 40.000 Horus Heresy audiobooks, narrated by Toby Longworth.

[@griffinsauer99]

I loved the wait for a bigger ship with more guns before bounty hunting meanwhile I'm in a diamondback explorer destroying pythons and krait Mk 2s

[@nip3004]

Aliening yourself with one faction may make you an enemy of others... if only that might have helped make the game feel more dynamic and given some consequence to your actions

[@Pantanni]

This is a great video but am I the only one who hears distortion in the audio?

[@rgsmith1966]

*MY* advice to new players? Get enough cash to swap in and out of ships, and go unlock all of the engineers. Once you've done that, you'll have participated in every 'career' in the game. At that point you'll know what you like and what you don't, AND you'll be well on your way to customizing ships to perform even better for the careers you decide to participate in.

[@paranoidrodent]

That said, that's advice I'd give for players after their first couple of weeks of wide-eyed ogling the visuals and learning the basics, when they are ready to progress from their fully tweaked out Cobra (often the first ship a player properly spends time upgrading and a workhorse few skip on their first playthrough).

[@rgsmith1966]

@@paranoidrodent I'll agree... figuring out the very basics while gathering enough cash to start the 'engineer grind' is exactly how new players should start.

[@shroomdark4383]

You should be hired for a gal net nightly radio in game

[@sigurdrr1015]

They should hire good Master Wagar so that he would craft some timeless impersonal and yet hand crafted content. 1 Mission chains for inor factions 20 mission chains would be enough 2 Mission chains for each major faction rank 3 meaningful mission for each personal rank advance just small ideas

[@jimdude7782]

Do you have plans on writing a new elite dangerous book?

[@drewwagar]

Not at present, no.

[@jimdude7782]

@@drewwagar that's a shame, I year to listen to more of your elite dangerous books. On a related note did you ever play the game?

[@drewwagar]

@@jimdude7782 I did and I still do occasionally. Got to Elite in exploration. :)

[@jimdude7782]

@@drewwagar nice, you doing anything for Elite's birthday on the 20th? If not I'm sure my squadron (the fatherhood) will be more than happy to have you join us

[@drewwagar]

@@jimdude7782 Yes. twitch.tv/drewwagar at 8pm UK (UTC+1) on Friday 20th.

[@PrimarchSlayer0000]

Are you the voice of LEO corvas?

[@agingerbeard]

Moar lore pls!!

[@drewwagar]

Moar lore is coming. :)

[@baronjutter]

I so wish credits actually were universally accepted for all purchases. But apparently in this setting even something as simple as "mechanical scrap" is simply not for sale at any price by anyone in this galaxy of hundreds of billions.

[@tig215pr]

7:02 kinda like my last job :D

[@drewwagar]

Ha ha! I've worked in places like that too. :)

[@Asporez]

I just needed something to listen to while carrying silver in my Type-9 and I think I found it! :D

[@kieranbracken2578]

Your turn my software into hardware

[@gho5tspartan26yt]

Says “vulture” but shows an eagle fighting

[@reidwallace4258]

I swear Fdev actively turns away more good creative ideas than their entire team produces.

[@JailBiden]

Find Raxxla

[@rubylazer995]

o7

[@Sedryn_]

This is not so much lore, as fact, cmdr. Nicely done, though.

[@cmdr]

"What you do remains your choice, you blaze your own trail, take risks ot play it safe. There is no right or wrong" But please, don't be a d**k to other commanders

[@thekindzombie3369]

Want to know the truth about elite dangerous watch YAMIKS he will put you straight about how boring it is.

[@thekindzombie3369]

Don't know what game he plays but Elite Dangerous is the most boring grindy game I've ever bought here is how it works buy a ship grind to buy a bigger ship grind to buy a bigger ship repeat hours your not getting back at the end of your life. Yellow sun to yellow sun repeat

[@thekindzombie3369]

I take it back hunter call of the wild is more grindy for little reward

[@kosmologic6007]

In such approach every game is boring 😋 Every game has a grindy mechanics, even story liners like Uncharted - go, search, cutscene, fight, cutscene and dozen of episodes till the end. Boring! But...the point is „what is the reason to play at all”? 😉