Community Forums¶

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Community

Overview¶

Community forums provide structured, long-form discussion spaces for Elite Dangerous players to share knowledge, coordinate activities, and build lasting connections. These platforms offer searchable archives, detailed guides, and organized discussions that complement real-time chat platforms.

Official Forums¶

Frontier Developments Forum¶

The primary official discussion platform for Elite Dangerous.

Main Sections¶

General Discussion: Community conversation and game topics
Suggestions & Feature Requests: Player feedback and ideas
Bug Reports: Technical issue reporting and tracking
Community Events: Official event coordination and announcements

Developer Interaction¶

Dev Updates: Official development news and progress
Community Feedback: Direct developer response to player input
Beta Testing: Early access program coordination
Technical Support: Official assistance with game issues

Community Guidelines¶

Respectful Discussion: Constructive and civil communication
On-Topic Posting: Relevant content in appropriate sections
Search First: Check existing threads before posting
Developer Tag Usage: Appropriate use of developer mentions

Regional Official Forums¶

Localized forums for different languages and regions.

Language Communities¶

German Forum: Deutsche Elite Dangerous Community
French Forum: Communauté française d'Elite Dangerous
Spanish Forum: Comunidad española de Elite Dangerous
Russian Forum: Русскоязычное сообщество Elite Dangerous

Community-Driven Forums¶

Reddit Communities¶

r/EliteDangerous¶

The largest unofficial Elite Dangerous community on Reddit.

Popular Content Types: - Screenshots & Videos: Community creations and discoveries - Discussion Threads: Game mechanics and strategy discussion - News & Updates: Community news aggregation - Help & Questions: New player assistance and guidance

Special Features: - Weekly Threads: Recurring discussion topics - AMA Sessions: Developer and community figure interviews - Community Events: Reddit-organized activities - Meme Content: Humor and community culture

Specialized Subreddits¶

r/EliteTraders: Trading discussion and market analysis
r/EliteExplorers: Exploration discoveries and coordination
r/EliteCombat: Combat tactics and PvP discussion
r/EliteMiners: Mining guides and location sharing
r/EliteWings: Group formation and squadron recruitment

Independent Community Forums¶

Elite Dangerous Community Forums¶

Dedicated third-party discussion platforms.

Popular Independent Sites: - EDTutorials Forum: Educational content and guides - Elite Dangerous Wiki Forums: Documentation discussion - Squadron-Specific Forums: Private organization platforms - Tool Developer Forums: Technical discussion for creators

Specialized Discussion Areas¶

Technical Communities¶

Development & Modding¶

Tool Development: API usage and application creation
Data Analysis: Community database development
UI/UX Design: Interface improvement discussion
Bot Development: Discord and forum automation

Research Communities¶

Lore & Mysteries: Game story and hidden content research
Game Mechanics: Deep analysis of game systems
Optimization Studies: Efficiency and performance research
Historical Documentation: Game evolution and development history

Activity-Specific Forums¶

Exploration Communities¶

Discovery Archives: First discovery documentation
Route Planning: Long-distance journey coordination
Expedition Forums: Large group exploration organization
Stellar Cartography: Galaxy mapping and documentation

Trading & Economics¶

Market Analysis: Economic trend discussion
Trade Route Sharing: Profitable route documentation
Fleet Carrier Operations: Mobile base coordination
Economic Theory: Market mechanics analysis

Combat Communities¶

PvP Strategy: Player combat tactics and loadouts
Anti-Xeno Operations: Thargoid combat coordination
Conflict Zone Strategy: Faction warfare tactics
Ship Building: Combat optimization discussion

Forum Culture & Etiquette¶

Best Practices¶

Quality Posting¶

Descriptive Titles: Clear and informative thread titles
Detailed Content: Comprehensive information in posts
Proper Formatting: Use formatting tools for readability
Relevant Images: Screenshots and diagrams to support discussion

Community Interaction¶

Search Before Posting: Check for existing discussions
Constructive Feedback: Helpful and respectful criticism
Credit Sources: Acknowledge information sources appropriately
Stay on Topic: Keep discussions focused and relevant

Moderation & Guidelines¶

Common Rules¶

Respectful Communication: No harassment or personal attacks
No Spam: Avoid repetitive or promotional posting
Appropriate Content: Keep discussions game-related
Account Responsibility: Users accountable for their posts

Reporting System¶

Content Reporting: Flag inappropriate posts for review
Moderator Response: Community volunteer oversight
Appeal Process: Resolution for moderation disputes
Community Standards: Collaborative rule enforcement

Guide Creation¶

Tutorial Development¶

Step-by-Step Guides: Detailed instruction creation
Video Tutorials: Multimedia educational content
Reference Materials: Quick lookup resources
Update Maintenance: Keeping guides current with game changes

Documentation Projects¶

Wiki Contributions: Collaborative knowledge building
FAQ Development: Common question compilation
Glossary Creation: Term definition resources
Translation Efforts: Multi-language content development

Community Archives¶

Historical Preservation¶

Event Documentation: Community event records
Developer Communication: Official statement archives
Community Stories: Player experience documentation
Technical History: Game evolution tracking

Platform Comparison¶

Forum vs Discord vs Reddit¶

Forums Advantages¶

Searchable Archives: Long-term information preservation
Structured Discussion: Organized topic categorization
Detailed Content: Support for long-form posts
Persistent Threads: Ongoing discussion continuity

Use Case Optimization¶

Forums: Detailed guides, technical discussion, archives
Discord: Real-time coordination, social interaction
Reddit: News aggregation, community voting, memes
Hybrid Approach: Use multiple platforms for different needs

Contributing to Forums¶

Getting Started¶

New User Orientation¶

Read Guidelines: Understand community rules and expectations
Introduce Yourself: Share your commander background appropriately
Explore Sections: Find relevant discussion areas
Search Archives: Learn from existing community knowledge
Start Contributing: Begin with helpful, relevant posts

Building Reputation¶

Helpful Contributions: Provide valuable information and assistance
Regular Participation: Consistent community engagement
Quality Content: Well-researched and formatted posts
Respectful Interaction: Positive community relationship building

Advanced Participation¶

Community Leadership¶

Moderator Roles: Volunteer community management
Guide Creation: Develop educational resources
Event Organization: Coordinate community activities
Mentorship: Help new community members

Forum Search

Always search existing threads before creating new posts. Most questions have been discussed before.

Cross-Platform

Many active community members participate across multiple platforms for different types of interaction.

Information Currency

Game mechanics change frequently. Verify information currency, especially for technical guides.