Greetings all! Random Events?

Hello everyone! I am very happy to be a part of this community. I purchased SOASE late last night and I am currently at work, leaving it to finish downloading at home. Although the main portion of the website is blocked the forums are still accessible! I am very excited about this game as it just what I have been longing for and so much more. I can’t wait to play it. I ravaged the forum posts for information and would like to ask a question.

Does the game contain a random events mechanism? Much like Haegemonia and Sim City? Although I can imagine this feature may not be desired by all, so it should of course be an option you can tailor, enable or disable when required. Some random events may include:

Ion Storms – Disables / destroys ships and orbital facilities. Perhaps damages planets without a planetary shield.

Asteroids – Well, perhaps more of a concern for stationary objects. Increases need for planetary defences?

Plagues – Effects moral, economy, trade etc on and between planets / systems.

Well, that is just a few ideas. I’m sure more interesting events could be created! Something I would love to see is a "supernova" event, where an entire solarsystem is obliterated, including all assets. I am aware that this is most likely impossible :o)

Of course, random events may already be including to some degree. Remember, I don’t have access to all the information right now! Guess I’ll see for myself later!

ROLL ON 5pm!!!!
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Reply #1 Top
Welcome to the community! :)

I also hope there will be random events beyond simple side missions. However I only have a few hours of play under my belt so I can not confirm or deny anything. I do wish it so nonetheless.
Reply #2 Top
I've played a few hours and haven't seen any random events either , bit of a shame really... Could've done with an alien creature attacking or an asteroid on collision course..

bleh :(
Reply #3 Top
Well, it is something that has been implemented in older games so I'm sure it must be possible. The game engine will most likely dictate how complex these events will be, if any! I'm sure a lot could be done though.

Just so you all know, I'm not complaining. I haven't even played the game yet and I KNOW there is much to do and learn, so I'll be happy either way! It's just a suggestion for future updates / expansions.

And thanks for the warm welcome! A rarity these days...
Reply #4 Top
So far, no random events. Not to mean that there won't be in one of the future upgrades/expansions, but in the release, not to my knowledge, and I've been playing the release (but not the patched release).

pek
Reply #5 Top
Random events didn't make it into the final version it looks like.

But Ironclad hinted at adding them in the Dev chat, so fear not :)