I think the one really handy thing, would be using voice to search the galaxy map. I think that’s the only place you have to type, which in the headset is difficult.
Kelan
6242
Awesome job on the exploration run and new ride, @Rod_Humble!
I keep meaning to get it installed and set up on my new machine, but keep finding other things to keep busy with. I miss the game a lot, though, so may jump back in during the long holiday weekend upcoming. We also get Friday off work and I may put in one vac day for Thu so may make it a 5-day weekend! My only problem is a new EQ server launches on Wed and I may not be able to stay away :).
Ugh, I didn’t notice that gold-plated diamond-encrusted scoop you use is 28 million! That’s about my total worth… ;)
Have to go with a 6C instead, tried it out and it seems okay…
Ah cool. Yeah it just speeds things up is all. Enjoy your wanderings! Please send pics!!!
Interesting thanks! Also a good reminder to get back to base and sell all data/goods before June 7th. I love the game but Frontier are not the smoothest when it comes to updates.
I am taking a sightseeing tour. Not sure where I will end up but I stopped in at Morgan’s Rock & Hillary Depot to sell data .
Some extra images here.
Some fantastic images there, Rod. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
vyshka
6249
Got my DBX this morning. I thought there was a change where you couldn’t fit a vehicle hangar any longer with the dbx if you had everything else, but I seemed to be able to get everything (afmu, scoop, adv system scan, detailed surf scan, cheap shield) in along with a hangar. I also picked up a Type 6 yesterday to do some of the larger cargo hauling missions. Luckily some nice planetary scan missions popped up right after that and covered the money I spent there, so I was ready to buy the dbx this morning. Now to rack up some exploring experience.
I’ve decided to pick up a VR set soon so I can properly enjoy this.
@rhamorim Thanks! Yeah I really enjoyed just cruising about, not worried about money.
@vyshka For your first exploration run I suggest going to the top or bottom (ish) of the galaxy then heading out to Hillary Depot to sell your data then coming back. Its a nice little shake out run to and from the bubble that gets you some unexplored planets along the way and will be good prep for your longer trips later. You maybe surprised how many things you find out you need along the trip, in my most recent run for example I discovered I didnt actually know how AMFU’s worked. I am glad I went through that education ~4K ly out than 20K!
vyshka
6251
Yeah, just my first planetary scan mission was “entertaining” as I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out how to actually scan the datapoint. The data link scanner wouldn’t fire. Eventually figured out which joystick on the hotas handled aiming in the srv turret and was able to do it. Also did my first reboot and repair yesterday with my cobra spinning out of control. I will set up a route to Hillary Depot and do a run there and back. Thanks for the suggestion. I just got my camera controls set up on my xbox controller so I can try to take some nice pics.
Awesome! Please post em! Thanks for the link scanner tip! Yeah its amazing how many “oh right it works THAT way” moments add up. I had one with heat and jumps near stars last night. I figured out why the game drops you into space with no jump target pre selected. Its so if you log in and are being dragged into a star with rising heat damage you can just point away from it and jump with some pain rather than being unable to jump because your target is behind the star.
vyshka
6253
@Rod_Humble how much scanning did you do of objects within systems? I’ve started the journey, and on the 2nd jump. I’ve been scanning unexplored bits in the 2 systems so far, I will probably draw the line when they get more too far from the arrival point.
http://imgur.com/Jj2xWrK
preparing to leave Tombaugh Station
http://imgur.com/g8BIhMO
Does toggle hud not remove orbit lines?
I’ve planned out the route in EDDiscovery, and I’m checking to make sure I can scoop before I jump in the galaxy map. So hopefully I won’t strand myself somewhere.
Thanks for the link scanner tip!
You have to drive close enough for the data point to extend and become active, then hop in the turret get aimed at it, target it, and fire off the data link scanner.
For me it depends on the value of the objects in the system. I scan anything nearby except the cheap stuff like rocky worlds. I also mostly ignore anything that takes 15 minutes to get to. I guess it depends if you’the first there - I may be more inclined to scan everything if I’m the first person discovering it.
Does toggle hud not remove orbit lines?
There’s a control for that, ‘toggle orbit lines’ in the function panel. There’s also a keybind for it.
I’ve decided to pick up a VR set soon so I can properly enjoy this.
Rift or Vive? :)
re: scanning. Similar to profanicus. I do a quick honk as I am scooping and check the local map. If I see a worthy world I will cruise over and scan. Sometimes I just want to see something potentially pretty even if its not worth much.
I find these two images helpful to have tabbed on on a laptop to look at while scanning.
to see value
https://i.redd.it/5khvftdue6ry.jpg
and the one that will save you a trip
https://i.redd.it/qejnbykan0sy.jpg
Oh and last thing! I forgot to mention Hillary Depot is a GROUND base so if you swapped out your planetary approach stuff or you do not own Horizons then its not a useful trip. I would just fly out 1000 ly then come back in that case. If you are off the center plane of the galaxy you will end up hitting non discovered systems of some kind so I would scan any high metal content planets (or better!) and come back for that sweet sweet 50% payout increase.
Oh last bit of an info dump when you come back to the bubble wherever you cash in your explorer data likes you a bit more. I found the Explorers on Tour faction REALLY likes you and gives you access to some great passenger runs after just a little exploration data.
https://eddb.io/faction/74880
I am based out of Toluku but any of their systems are good. Once you get Allied their local transport passenger missions pay very well so thats an extra bonus.
vyshka
6257
This is my loadout on coriolis:
https://goo.gl/JzUbV9
Thanks again for the tips, I’ll throw those pics on my tablet to have them handy
Thats a sweet ride!!! I may get one of those!
Looks pretty good to me; 'A’s where you need them and 'D’s everywhere else.
I’ve read the AFMUs are not really worthwhile, as they don’t repair hull or critical systems. And apparently a high-grade one tanks your ship integrity repair costs?
So not sure if I’ll be taking them.
vyshka
6260
It doesn’t show the planetary approach on there, so I’ll have to double check when I get home. Pretty sure it is there and it isn’t showing on the loadput for my cobra which I know has it. Would be funny if that is how I got the hangar in
