Update 18.02 | Wednesday 10th April

[CMDR Vhi]

Why isn't this narrative??

Prototype Frame Shift Drive almost production ready, competitor sceptical - Elite Dangerous

Material gathered from the Titan Taranis wreckage has reportedly allowed Achilles Aerospace to complete the research on their prototype Frame Shift Dr...

www.elitedangerous.com

I mean it's not like new technology ever fails....

Galnet News | Elite Dangerous Community Site

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Oh, I see. I guess that might make sense, but that just tilts it in the opposite direction. Patch notes would be a absolutely terrible place to play out a narrative.

I assume you're implying that this new feature won't be a new feature but a plot point in the narrative from having unintended consequences from use. I hope that's what you mean.

But I think this discussion proves my point well. We don't know what it's supposed to do, so we don't know if any observed behavior is due to a real bug, or a narrative-driven failure, or working as intended. No?

 

[rootsrat]

Oh, I see. I guess that might make sense, but that just tilts it in the opposite direction. Patch notes would be a absolutely terrible place to play out a narrative.

I assume you're implying that this new feature won't be a new feature but a plot point in the narrative from having unintended consequences from use. I hope that's what you mean.

But I think this discussion proves my point well. We don't know what it's supposed to do, so we don't know if any observed behavior is due to a real bug, or a narrative-driven failure, or working as intended. No?

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[Screemonster]

• New Rating C Frame Shift Drive modules will be available. They can be found at a number of Outfitting services, especially in more technologically advanced markets, and these will introduce a new functionality: Super Cruise Overcharge.

C-rated is.. interesting. Lower overall jump range in exchange for better supercruise capability is definitely something I can see fitting to some of my missionrunners.

 

[Mrjupp]

Glad to see that Hutton Orbital is being upgraded with a dedicated Anaconda sales shipyard.

 

[CMDR Vhi]

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Yeah, I know FDev (or at least the Elite Dangerous part of FDev) does this all the time, in an attempt (I assume) to build hype, but I imagine there must be better ways to do that other than making the patch notes mysterious. Haha

Anyway, I didn't want this to get too ranty, sorry about that. I'm just as excited as anyone that the game is being actively updated.

 

[HaLfY]

That'll mean i'll have less time to watch videos while i go from point to point while running missions?

 

[Fixitman]

I hope the new controller support doesn't blow out my current workaround (VJoy/Joystick Gremlin). I'd like to wait until the weekend to finally simplify that mess.

 

[Rebel Yell]

It's a class C, sacrificing jump range for higher acceleration out of a gravity well, well that's my take on what seems to be a fairly obvious new drive based on class and description.

I'm drooling about using it to fast tail our clients

• Fixed mission icon not displaying on commodity markets for Delivery missions (Issue ID 63464)

THANKS!

 

[Dushess74]

Megaship issue is acknowledged, but nobody even touched it. Well played, good to go *devs...

 

[Cmdr. Numa]

My guess is we'll get a Galnet article with the patch explaining what the new drives do. Other than that: Surprisingly good news in those patchnotes. We've been waiting for some of these things for a long time.

 

[Shurimal]

I'm drooling about using it to fast tail our clients

Piracy and evading (NPC) pirates was one of the first things that came to my mind when reading the phrase Supercruise Overcharge

I'm sure PvP combat folks are also squeeling in joy and anticipation!

 

[HRDiagram]

I'm intrigued about the SC Overcharge.
Will it be using pips, fuel scoop mechanics, synthesis materials (jumponium style) or something new altogether?

Should it be activated by synthesis, I look forward to the new branch of ensuing complaints!

 

[Fixitman]

SC boost might be just as simple as the current normal space boost. I'm looking forward to finding out tomorrow.

 

[Rebel Yell]

Piracy and evading (NPC) pirates was one of the first things that came to my mind when reading the phrase Supercruise Overcharge

I'm sure PvP combat folks are also squeeling in joy and anticipation!

Point is C-rated is imho the very bad one in the module grade scale... offers same weight of A-rated, but approx -20% integrity and -30% jump range. As an example: a FSD 5A with increased range/mass manager on a base Krait gives 26T/94i 30.7LY where a FSD 5C gives 26T/75i 20.4LY... if the Super Cruise Overcharge is going to be useful for piracy, I'll very likely ship the module where I do need it with G2/G3 shielded mod...+DC/MM (14LY approx).

 

[CMDR X]

Point is C-rated is imho the very bad one in the module grade scale... offers same weight of A-rated, but approx -20% integrity and -30% jump range. As an example: a FSD 5A with increased range/mass manager on a base Krait gives 26T/94i 30.7LY where a FSD 5C gives 26T/75i 20.4LY... if the Super Cruise Overcharge is going to be useful for piracy, I'll very likely ship the module where I do need it with G2/G3 shielded mod...+DC/MM (14LY approx).

C-rated FSD + Increased Range G5 + Mass Manager makes it almost exactly a vanilla A-FSD with -53 integrity.

 

[CMDR Vulkarius]

The leaderboard for anyone interested:

The Hutton Helper

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Hmm, if supercruise overcharge turns out to mean reduced time...
CMDRs have one more evening to top my Hutton run with a pre 18.02 timestamp

I reckon it'll be a boost button, maybe using ENG like normal flight boost does.
Probably some speed for escaping gravity, probably use during interdiction for a minigame advantage.
Actually would be REALLY good for interdicting a target because the FSDI "range" is defined in terms of time and based on present speed...

Notes are missing anything to do with fixing bugged Titan instances, hopefully next time

 

[CMDR ROGER]

I anticipate the overcharged FSD will not be any faster than an A-rated one by virtue of the hindered jump range - and if one says engineering allows it to catch up, that goes both ways as well.

 

[Luriant]

Like the original Stargoids, number of CMDRs in overcruise will be detected in the HONK, heard in FSSS, and see in the cockpit, in 4000Ly around them.

You will never be alone again.

 

[Mrc_NorthEast]

Looks interesting. I wonder if it has multiple uses, to be discovered by us. I hope so

 

[Fizzatron]

Greetings Commanders!



We will be releasing a new update on Wednesday 10th April for the live/4.0 version of Elite Dangerous. This update will included the heavily hinted at addition of a new frame shift drive with a brand new feature!

The update schedule is as follows (All times are in BST):

• 06:00 - Maintenance notifications
• 08:00 - Servers offline as update and maintenance begin
• 12:00 - Servers back online and update 18.02 available

Please note that times are subject to change.

Update Notes​

Super Cruise Overcharge:

• New Rating C Frame Shift Drive modules will be available. They can be found at a number of Outfitting services, especially in more technologically advanced markets, and these will introduce a new functionality: Super Cruise Overcharge.

Issue Tracker:

• Fixed being unable to add an experimental effect to pre-engineered 5A FSD modules (Issue ID 63452)
• Fixed mission icon not displaying on commodity markets for Delivery missions (Issue ID 63464)
• Added support for hardware with up to 128 buttons that is registered as an input device (Issue ID 1763)
• Fixed Reboot/Restore missions sending players to an already online settlement (Issue ID 57596)
  • Known Issue: We are aware of issues with the revenant variant of this mission spawning and are currently investigating

Thargoid Titans

• Adjustments to Titan threat calculation which resulted in the torus move not behaving correctly in solo instances.
• Fixed exposed text strings for Thargoid Spire Collect & Sabotage missions when viewing mission info in cockpit panels.
• Adjusted Titan turrets projectiles so they should no longer appear to "lag"
• Fixed Caustic Sink Launcher HUD indicator not filling up when viewed in Gunner role whilst in multicrew
• Minor fixes to Night Vision whilst in Titans' inner clouds whilst in multicrew
• Performance improvements during multiplayer scenarios when the transition into meltdown happens after the core has been destroyed for the final heart
• Fixed "FSD Failure, Drop Imminent" being spammed for multicrew passengers when dropping into Titan instances
• Updated Brazilian (Portuguese) translation for Titan Drive Component to be more reflective of the item
• Fixed backface culling on the target schematic for the Launch Tube Membrane Residue on Titans
• Fixed instances of abrupt lighting change on the Titan Core when dealing damage to it. Titan discos are hereby cancelled.

Thargoid Ships/Vehicles

• Fixed instances of Thargoid Scout behavior being incorrect when vents were being blocked
• Fixed target UI flickering when scanning a Scythe then targeting the Scythe's drones
• Fixed the COVAS line "Repair Limpet Failed" being triggered incorrectly when a nearby AI ship launches a drone at another AI ship

Titan Decals

• Fixed the Titan Destroyed decals having flipped orientation on certain ships
• Minor graphical fixes for Titan Destroyed decals
• Fixed text for Titan Destroyed decals

Awesome! Looking forward to checking out the new FSD. It will also be great to not hear the "32 button limit" complaint ever again!