The Type-8
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If it turns out to have decent manoeuvrability, then I'll probably have it as my first dedicated core mining ship.
Well it is very simple. My limpets are done 2-3 seconds after the rock is empty. You can see how in the video (Video's I hardly ever make or upload.. So that is why it is not a normal youtube link and I am sure there is a lot missing with my lack of editing)
Maybe I'm repeating myself, but I'm posting here since it's on topic.
We get a Clipper analog with 6 utility slots and only two pieces 3 class guns.
Can we use it in Mines or for Piracy?
As for the design it fits well into the T ship lineup, the only question is to its number. (number meaning 8)
If I were a developer I would never give it the number 8 as it is the same transport but smaller(medium). I think the T-X would fit him better.
P.S. Once again I'm kicking myself for how long I've been whining on the forum for the Clipper to have a middle ground
Looks like I got it.
P.P.S. and yes, we were shown the rough design for a reason (I don't see this screenshot on the forum) it clearly shows the utilities 6 pieces !
We get a Clipper analog with 6 utility slots and only two pieces 3 class guns.
Can we use it in Mines or for Piracy?
As for the design it fits well into the T ship lineup, the only question is to its number. (number meaning 8)
If I were a developer I would never give it the number 8 as it is the same transport but smaller(medium). I think the T-X would fit him better.
P.S. Once again I'm kicking myself for how long I've been whining on the forum for the Clipper to have a middle ground
Looks like I got it.P.P.S. and yes, we were shown the rough design for a reason (I don't see this screenshot on the forum) it clearly shows the utilities 6 pieces !
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Mining can be deep
No matter what i already like the nickname Forklift for it.
That's interesting, what's making the difference?
1. Was your video some time ago? Limpets have slowed down in a recent update to make them avoid obstacles better.
2. Are you only picking up one or two minerals?
I am not aware of the reduction in speed having a big impact
The trick is to get the correct position so the fragments go under the ship. You want to do this with slow rotating rocks or in the center of the rotation. The rotation dictates where the fragments float to. Another thing is the lasers. Fragments will spawn where the (first) laser hits. If you have bad convergence as in a t9 for example you want to start one laser and add the ones with bad convergence on the second trigger. On my cutter build I sacrifice the huge slot on the bottom to fit a mining laser. I am picking up all the fragments.
The trick is to get the correct position so the fragments go under the ship. You want to do this with slow rotating rocks or in the center of the rotation. The rotation dictates where the fragments float to. Another thing is the lasers. Fragments will spawn where the (first) laser hits. If you have bad convergence as in a t9 for example you want to start one laser and add the ones with bad convergence on the second trigger. On my cutter build I sacrifice the huge slot on the bottom to fit a mining laser. I am picking up all the fragments.
OK, I'm aware of all that.
I love this! The design is awesome!
I skipped the Python 2, but I'll definitely buy this if they don't fumble the internals.
I skipped the Python 2, but I'll definitely buy this if they don't fumble the internals.
Lakon's always been Alliance.
Player Group Alliance Elite Diplomatic Corps hosted the CG to bring the DBX into the game.
And this one looks somewhat like a chunky Lakon equivalent of an upside-down Mamba.
Exactly what I thought when I saw the grey box version. The SF Manticore to be precise.
If cockpit view was important, explorers wouldn't be out in Anacondas, would they? (I guess someone has to like the awful thing!)
It fits on a Medium pad, but it may be like the Cutter / Beluga on large pads, and that fit is "only just"...
Hi All
I've been 'away' for the last several days so I had a bit of catching up to do as regards the livestream and info. on the type 8 (watched it yesterday afternoon / evening).
Controversial question (I'm aware of but it's one of a few thoughts I have). Is the type 8 going to be released into the game with the same kind of introduction as the Python Mk2 in as much there will be an 'Early Access' version as well as a later released 'free' version I wonder?
I didn't pick up on any statements that might have been in the livestream regarding this, though I may have missed any indications of what release particulars there might have been.
Jack
I've been 'away' for the last several days so I had a bit of catching up to do as regards the livestream and info. on the type 8 (watched it yesterday afternoon / evening).
Controversial question (I'm aware of but it's one of a few thoughts I have). Is the type 8 going to be released into the game with the same kind of introduction as the Python Mk2 in as much there will be an 'Early Access' version as well as a later released 'free' version I wonder?
I didn't pick up on any statements that might have been in the livestream regarding this, though I may have missed any indications of what release particulars there might have been.
Jack
The cockpit in the prototype pics in this thread appears to be from the T-7, and the hull above that cockpit seems to be significantly reduced compared to the T-7. The T-7 is small enough to fit on a medium pad except for its height so the T-8 being less tall makes sense. The T-7 is AFAIK slightly shorter than a Python & the T-8 has those long front mandibles but the main body might be shorter, IDK. IMO it makes sense that it is designed to fit on a medium pad given it's apparent size but I agree it could be a large pad ship like the T-7. Not much of the ship other than that cockpit seems to be based on the T-7 though.