Elite Dangerous | Thargoid War Changes | 6th June 2024

[jojon]

Ah, so is it still possible to do the AX reactivation missions stealthily? -Last time I attempted one, one of the big drones had joined the numerous smaller ones, hovering and rotating at the centre of the settlement like the sentinel from the game of the same name, and whilst I got the power on, I can not imagine any way I could possibly have got to any of the centre court doors unseen, to finish the mission.

 

[Quillmonkey]

For those interested in planet port and space port CZs, surely it is entirely down to us. Every week we check the alert systems and those that have a decent set of ports, we decide not to defend, let them turn invasion so we can enjoy an easier AX experience. Just takes a bit of cooperation and the sacrifice of thousands of lives.

 

[Kira Goto]

Just takes a bit of cooperation

“Herding cats” comes to mind. Even if Op Ida and PDES hadn’t gone around assisting with populated alert (and invasion) clearance, I feel like they would have cleared up just from random effort alone, given just how effectively they can now be.

And maybe it shouldn’t be down to the players to deliberately ignore something to get another/different piece of content(which those who complete the alerts may not enjoy). At least, in this particular case, since there isn’t really the “For Science” aspect to see what happens if you do nothing.

 

[UberDuper]

Couple things to make space axczs more tenable.

Make AX Pilots prioritize scouts over interceptors.
Make interceptor aggro far more sticky to commanders. It's way easier to solo an interceptor than deal with AX Pilots randomly taking aggro or pulling lightning.
Give the AX Pilots resupply limpets to send our way. Farming up mats to synth for guardian weapons suuuuucks. It's literally the worst thing in the game. I'm not willing to consume those materials in an environment where I have to waste ammo just trying to get an interceptor to turn my direction so I can actually shoot at its heart.

 

[ToxicCMDR]

Make interceptor aggro far more sticky to commanders.

I disagree with this. I don't want all Basilisks and Medusas aggro on me.
Make AX NPCs respawn. Because now once they all killed you are alone.

 

[DemiserofD]

I disagree with this. I don't want all Basilisks and Medusas aggro on me.
Make AX NPCs respawn. Because now once they all killed you are alone.

They do respawn, you just need to return to the center.

The only change I really want is to make them smart enough to avoid the caustic clouds.

 

[UberDuper]

I disagree with this. I don't want all Basilisks and Medusas aggro on me.
Make AX NPCs respawn. Because now once they all killed you are alone.

This is why I said "more sticky." I don't think it should aggro on you if you're not actively attacking it and I do think it eventually needs to change its focus if you stop attacking it. But if you're attacking it, it should be aggro'd to you. If multiple CMDRs are attacking, use the current aggro mechanics between the cmdrs, still excluding the AX Pilots.

 

[ToxicCMDR]

They do respawn, you just need to return to the center.

Maybe, but not enough. It usually starts with 5-7 NPCs in action but once a Medusa spawns they all gone.

 

[Rainbro]

It would be great to see human invasion into targoid systems ))

Were the Pleiades, Witch Head, Coalsack and California nebulae not enough?

 

[Kozerogix]

It would be great to see human invasion into targoid systems ))

I believe this is a Targoid research mission. perhaps they will gather the right number of people in capsules and fly away

 

[Kozerogix]

It may be necessary to get them back

 

[Spaceman-FXL5]

For those interested in planet port and space port CZs, surely it is entirely down to us. Every week we check the alert systems and those that have a decent set of ports, we decide not to defend, let them turn invasion so we can enjoy an easier AX experience.

I would go for this, as I love(d) the Invasions in war BUT - there are now too many groups combined efforts to attack everything they see which is great for the 'war effort' but what about single solo play with just a few hours per working week? (when not working I would like to concentrate on what I am good at or learn new game play, but that has gone from game).

In solo I could attack Invasions whenever I wanted with my limited play time, over (up to) 4 weeks but no chance now due to DCOH, AXI, DCES(?), et al having very massive influence.

BTW I have never even destroyed an Interceptor in solo as I cannot understand how to, prefer to do scouts and then leave when they come in. Just me.
(I do have 4 stars Decals BTW but cannot do the 'cold orbit' or 'extract hearts' - what is that? baffles me.)

EDIT tried spire site today with EAXMR and Advanced MR but continuously shut down and crashing to ground for 2 rebuys put me off.

 

[SergMx]

Were the Pleiades, Witch Head, Coalsack and California nebulae not enough?

Where there are no settlements, no pods with people, and no reactivation missions.

 

[SergMx]

I believe this is a Targoid research mission. perhaps they will gather the right number of people in capsules and fly away

Men in Black 1, Beetle : Long trip, need more food.

P.S. And yes, to make the war go faster here's another unrelated CG for you.

 

[Jack Winter]

And why should the war go faster?

Also a lot of people have asked for a CG..

 

[aRJay]

I just logged in for the first time today, no message about carrier maintenance. Has the weekly tick not fully tocked yet?

<edit> ignore, got the message on my main but not my alt, not sure why.

No message from my FC today either.

 

[Jack Winter]

Possibly it got lost in the server side update this morning?

 

[SergMx]

And why should the war go faster?

We hope with these changes, you find it easier to go on the offensive against the Thargoid threat

I realize that all these changes, including dynamic updates are aimed at prolonging the war, but there are people here who think differently.

 

[Untilting]

Possibly it got lost in the server side update this morning?

It was only on my alt, where the Thursday maintenance payments had previously been collected fine. My main paid its carrier bill as usual.

I did a bit of Googling and it seems to sometimes just - happen. On the alt's carrier finance screen it looks like my weekly cost has roughly doubled, so I think it's keeping track of the accrued debt. Will see if it sorts itself out next Thursday.

 

[Doctor Dread]

Nah, now it all goes too quickly.

Yesterday at noon:

and yesterday at midnight:

In mere 12 hours.
This morning, all the chances for Rescue were gone. All 100% finished.

Since these changes, you have a single day to find out where to go to evacuate, and pick whoever you can - absolutely no time to build rep and make an income.
Then it's gone. In a single day.