A dedicated Elite Dangerous player has reached triple elite status in the Horizons ranks after eight years of gameplay. Sharing their achievement on the Commander network, the player reflected on starting the game at age 11 and now being 19 and preparing for college. They noted some confusion about how killing Odyssey NPCs contributed to their ship combat rank but celebrated the milestone nonetheless. The player also highlighted the particularly tedious nature of the ship combat rank grind, suggesting that the progression system could benefit from adjustments to enhance player retention and satisfaction.
- Player achieved triple elite in Horizons ranks after eight years.
- Ship combat rank grind described as tedious and confusing.