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The importance of getting it right the first time (Gaming)

by CruelLEGACEY @, Toronto, Tuesday, August 09, 2016, 20:27 (3028 days ago) @ cheapLEY

I mean, given the always online nature of NMS that would work in their case.


Why do I keep seeing this everywhere? You can play NMS perfectly fine without an internet connection.

I think there is some confusion happening here due to some of the preview coverage of the game. I remember hearing something on Giant Bomb about how the galaxy itself is generated server side (makes sense... how else could everyone be playing in the same star map). I've only played for about an hour, but I suspect there is an initial connection/download when you boot up the game and or arrive at a new planet. I've lost connection a few times while exploring planets with no noticeable impact on the game, so it certainly isn't "always online" like Destiny. But I do believe the game is dependent on online connections from time to time.


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