It's a random spawn of metallic outcrops or meteorites. Sometime, VERY rarely you get a VR material from a bronzite. I give a planet 15-20 minutes to give me something nice (but I'm driving around at top speed usually). If there's something nice, I'll usually give it until 30 minutes and no more than 40 minutes to find the VR.
[DISTANT WORLDS] Cartographic & Prospecting Public Service
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It's a random spawn of metallic outcrops or meteorites. Sometime, VERY rarely you get a VR material from a bronzite. I give a planet 15-20 minutes to give me something nice (but I'm driving around at top speed usually). If there's something nice, I'll usually give it until 30 minutes and no more than 40 minutes to find the VR.
I made a post about Trello, please read since also relevant for everyone posting here, especially Akira, I would really appreciate your feedback since I think your data dump approach is reusable there 
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=211749&page=7&p=3433258#post3433258
One other question to Akira: even with different timezones, there is a time window possible where it might be a good idea to come with prospectors in voice chat and check if there are questions, idea's, etc going over topics like these etc
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=211749&page=7&p=3433258#post3433258
One other question to Akira: even with different timezones, there is a time window possible where it might be a good idea to come with prospectors in voice chat and check if there are questions, idea's, etc going over topics like these etc
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Whoa! What?!
VR from Bronzite Chindrite?! Never seen that happen.In my exprerience about 1 in 20 or 30 Mesosiderites & Metallic Outcrops have VR in them, and maybe 1 in 10 Metallic Meteorites, nothing else (well Barnacles seem to sometimes).
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My off the cuff figures seem better than that. All values are subjective, and to give an idea of the frequency of hitting a VR rather than hard figures.
1 in 6 metallic meteorites, 1 in 20 mesosiderites and maybe 1 in 75 bronzite.
That's just the chance of it CONTAINING a VR. Then there's the dice roll of how many you get from each. I've had a single metallic meteorite give me 3 Yttrium in the past, but it's usually one or none.
Then there is the distribution of the shootables. They're usually single rocks on their own. Maybe 1/3rd of the time you get 3 in a small area. You can tell by the brightness/strength of the signal on the Wave Scanner. Seeing 3 metallic outcrops is nice. Seeing 3 metallic meteorites is better!
1 in 6 metallic meteorites, 1 in 20 mesosiderites and maybe 1 in 75 bronzite.
That's just the chance of it CONTAINING a VR. Then there's the dice roll of how many you get from each. I've had a single metallic meteorite give me 3 Yttrium in the past, but it's usually one or none.
Then there is the distribution of the shootables. They're usually single rocks on their own. Maybe 1/3rd of the time you get 3 in a small area. You can tell by the brightness/strength of the signal on the Wave Scanner. Seeing 3 metallic outcrops is nice. Seeing 3 metallic meteorites is better!
Yeah. And then you get only Chromium, Iron & Nickel from 12 Metallic Meteorites in a row... Curse the RNG!
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hey im on x box, i spent hours last night detail scanning in the Lagoon Nebula. here are some potential base camps for the Horizons DW fleet
Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-7
Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-6
Lagoon Sector GW-W D1-148 *First discvered by Dr. Who and Cepha Lopod (must be important)
Lagoon Sector FW-W D1-126 *Trinary with plenty of airless moons
Lagoon Sector GW-W d1-132 *WATER WORLD MOON!
on a side note check out LKHA 115 near Lagoon for a triple black hole system with a twist! one of them is just within the B types scoop zone! Heat becomes a problem if you drop in on it, took some heat damage when low waking away from the black hole inside a stars corona!
Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-7
Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-6
Lagoon Sector GW-W D1-148 *First discvered by Dr. Who and Cepha Lopod (must be important)
Lagoon Sector FW-W D1-126 *Trinary with plenty of airless moons
Lagoon Sector GW-W d1-132 *WATER WORLD MOON!
on a side note check out LKHA 115 near Lagoon for a triple black hole system with a twist! one of them is just within the B types scoop zone! Heat becomes a problem if you drop in on it, took some heat damage when low waking away from the black hole inside a stars corona!
Hi Baroness Galaxy, I've read your post on the trello thread. What you say is true, the multiple tools where data is dumped and the different methods for sure add to the confusion and lead to duplicated efforts. But on the other side I think than it's somewhat natural,also becouse a lot f people just want to dig out their fun from the few hours of spare time they have in a week, but nevertheless they are entitled to prospect with their partial data.I made a post about Trello, please read since also relevant for everyone posting here, especially Akira, I would really appreciate your feedback since I think your data dump approach is reusable there
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=211749&page=7&p=3433258#post3433258
One other question to Akira: even with different timezones, there is a time window possible where it might be a good idea to come with prospectors in voice chat and check if there are questions, idea's, etc going over topics like these etc
Basically, as I repeated many times, my thread does not pretend to be exaustive or better than anything, but to give a quick public service for the expedition members. I for one will have not much time to play in the following months, and unfortunately I can't go into prospecting deeper than I am doing right now.
Also many people from comms channels told me that I am requesting too much data: star type and planet type are comsidered useless data for many players, and I have been "criticized" for pretending a too strict dump format. Usually the spreadsheet guys pretend 10x data I'm asking and don't want to accept a system that has not been prospected in the very last body, with multiples entries for each mats to confirm their presence.
Basically I think that it's impossible to prtend that every prospector in the DW fleet will dump their data here, on trello, on the spreadsheets. For many ppl it soun like office work.
So I think that all the methods should co-exist, possibly collaborating when it's possible, but at least during the DW. Expedition I think that treating 800 players data in a cohesive way is very hard work, possible not for achieve anything substantial.
As for a little voice chat collaboration I agree. I alrady dumped some system good to prospect in every comm channel prospector page (skype, TS, Discord and trello). For sure I will pop in TS prospectors channels more frequently, and my presence is alrady a constant on discord. I'm in for all the chatter in the world, but regarding the expedition we must comprhend that the vast majority is here for some fun, and it will be dedicated explorers task to dig out meaningfull data from the ocean of comms that are already being tsunamied everywhere.
You got me convinced and aligned Thx!
Thx!
| 15 LY from CL PISMIS 2 | NGC 6357 Sector TJ-Q B5-10 A2 | M | High Metallic,0.07,15.17 | Carbon, Phosphorus,Sulphur, Nickel,Iron, Chromium,Vanadium,Zinc Cadmium, Molybdenum,Yttrium |
| 15 LY from CL PISMIS 2 | NGC 6357 Sector TJ-Q B5-10 A3 | M | High Metallic,0.09,21.66 | Carbon, Phosphorus,Sulphur, Nickel,Iron, Arsenic,Manganese,Zinc,Tin,Tungsten,Ruthenium++ |
| 15 LY from CL PISMIS 2 | NGC 6357 Sector TJ-Q B5-10 A4 | M | High Metallic,0.08,21.67 | Carbon, Phosphorus,Sulphur, Nickel,Iron,Chromium,Manganese,Germanium,Tungsten,Tellurium |
| 15 LY from CL PISMIS 2 | NGC 6357 Sector TJ-Q B5-10 A5 | M | High Metallic,0.08,30.01 | Carbon, Phosphorus,Sulphur, Nickel,Iron,Chromium,Arsenic,Vanadium, Cadmium,Polonium |
Added some more to the same system, premium mats from this system Pol from one planet and ytt from another along with germ ars and cad.
Missing rares on two planets due to never finding a second rare on either.
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Distant Worlds Land survey by CMDR Ranualf
| Distance from Pallaeni | System Name | Planet Details :Type, Grav, Distance from jump in | Materials & Notes |
| 830 | Fine ring sector JH-v c2-4 | A1, Metal rich 0.11g, 73.18LS | Cool mountain landing point at the north pole, in the middle of a HUGE crater. Mats: Chromium, sulphur, Iron, Carbon, Zinc, Vanadium, Polonium |
| 3096 | Drojaea AP-Y B20-2 | C5A, Icy world,55029.41LS, 0.13G | Mats: Carbon, Manganese, Phosphorus, sulphur, nickel, Chromium, Iron |
| 4384 | Lagoon sector LH-V C2-40 | B3, Metal rich, 0.17G | Huge crater at North Pole, loads of contacts to choose from. Mats: Arsenic, Chromium, Niobium, Germanium, sulphur, iron, carbon |
| 5420 | Omega Sector WE-Q B5-3 | C6, Migh metal, 2310.66LS, 0.11G, | Yellow potato Mats: Nickel, Iron, Phosphorus, Chromium, Cadmium, Manganese, Carbon, |
| 5420 | Omega Sector WE-Q B5-3 | C5, Migh metal, 2666.57LS, 0.10G | I landed on top of the mountain range, just because i could… Mats: Iron, Carbon, Phosphorous, Sulphur, Nickel, Chromium |
I found an amazing crater on a Metal Rich planet not far from Waypoint 1:
272.85ly from Shapley 1
Praea Euq VO-I D9-57
K-Class Star
Praea Euq VO-I D9-57 1 (Metal Rich) (0.08g) (21.32ls from Jump In point)
Unknown Jump Mats types; A Very Large crater (Haven't calculated Radius/Diameter yet) is present at the planet, the Rim of the crater extends vertically 2km at a very steep angle (From a flyby it seems untraversable by SRV, you must fly inside the crater) all the way around the perimeter of the crater, followed by steep drop that goes 12.3 km from rim to basin. The terrain at the bottom of the crater is very rough, and It might be difficult for a CMDR in an Anaconda to land (I had trouble landing in an Asp Explorer), but the view is worth it, in my opinion.
Well worth the visit for that view, and hey, maybe it has some usable jump mats too!
CMDR Dalgin
o7
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Finaly got around to calculating the Diameter/Circumference of the crater:
~15km Diameter, ~47.1km Diameter.
Wow, that's big, a lot bigger than I thought it was...
272.85ly from Shapley 1
Praea Euq VO-I D9-57
K-Class Star
Praea Euq VO-I D9-57 1 (Metal Rich) (0.08g) (21.32ls from Jump In point)
Unknown Jump Mats types; A Very Large crater (Haven't calculated Radius/Diameter yet) is present at the planet, the Rim of the crater extends vertically 2km at a very steep angle (From a flyby it seems untraversable by SRV, you must fly inside the crater) all the way around the perimeter of the crater, followed by steep drop that goes 12.3 km from rim to basin. The terrain at the bottom of the crater is very rough, and It might be difficult for a CMDR in an Anaconda to land (I had trouble landing in an Asp Explorer), but the view is worth it, in my opinion.
Upon Decent to the planet:
Getting closer, the Rim is visible now:
The view from the basin of the crater:
The view from the basin of the crater:
Well worth the visit for that view, and hey, maybe it has some usable jump mats too!
CMDR Dalgin
o7
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Finaly got around to calculating the Diameter/Circumference of the crater:
~15km Diameter, ~47.1km Diameter.
Wow, that's big, a lot bigger than I thought it was...
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The rag-tag group that henceforth is known as
"ROCK-RATS"
has had a busy day with some administrative relocation. Some had to do some final adjustments back in the bubble, while most others have set course for Herschel 36.
Even so, we have been able to do some prospecting, and have also suffered an unfortunate SRV-random-explosion.
Nevertheless here are the results of today's effort:
I want to focus on that we are missing 1 rare ingredient on Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 A 12 A. This system will not be further updated as the prospector of this planet spent 3 hours trying to find the last ingredient without any result. The fact that the "Rock-Rats" along with most of the fleet are about to move on to Lagoon Nebula makes it less likely that anyone will use it. I am sorry for the inconvenience and hope to give you fully updated systems in the future.
The second irregularity (Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-7) is due to the previously mentioned suddenly-exploding-SRV. We are currently investigating what happened to the SRV, but can assure you that the pilot is well and will most likely continue prospecting tomorrow. We will give you a complete report on the system as soon as possible. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.
Akira: As always you will find all the data mentioned in the spreadsheet i have linked you.
Fly, and drive safe CMDR's.
"ROCK-RATS"
has had a busy day with some administrative relocation. Some had to do some final adjustments back in the bubble, while most others have set course for Herschel 36.
Even so, we have been able to do some prospecting, and have also suffered an unfortunate SRV-random-explosion.
Nevertheless here are the results of today's effort:
| Waypoint #1 | Arrival Point | System Name | Star Class | Distance and gravity | Planet | Common | Rare | V.Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Zn | Cr | V | As | Mn | C | Se | Ge | Zr | Nb | Sn | Mo | Cd | W | Te | Ru | Tc | Po | Y | Sb | |||||||||
| Shapley 1 | 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (456.67ls) (1.16g) | A 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (640.83) (0.17g) | A 3 A | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (982.62) (0.18g) | A 4 A | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (983.99ls) (1.02g) | A 5 | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Missing 1 RARE, WILL NOT BE UPDATED | 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (4318.54LS) (0,11g) | A 12 A | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (120279,97LS) (2,75g) | B 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (120581,98LS) (1,66g) | B 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (120098,74LS) (2,04g) | B 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (120099,21LS) (1,67g) | B 4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (119169,66LS) (0,14g) | B 5 B | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 69,1 | Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 | B | (119169,95LS) (0,04g) | B 5 B A | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Waypoint #2 | Arrival Point | System Name | Star Class | Distance and gravity | Planet | Common | Rare | V.Rare | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Herschel 36 | Zn | Cr | V | As | Mn | C | Se | Ge | Zr | Nb | Sn | Mo | Cd | W | Te | Ru | Tc | Po | Y | Sb | ||||||||
| Needs last VERY RARE | TBA | Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-7 | M | (681,60LS) (0.25g) | A 1 | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| 40,81 | Lagoon Sector MN-T c3-44 | T | (25,37LS) (0,15g) | 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| 40,81 | Lagoon Sector MN-T c3-44 | T | (30,71LS) (0,18g) | 2 | X | X | X | X | X |
I want to focus on that we are missing 1 rare ingredient on Fine Ring Sector DL-Y E19 A 12 A. This system will not be further updated as the prospector of this planet spent 3 hours trying to find the last ingredient without any result. The fact that the "Rock-Rats" along with most of the fleet are about to move on to Lagoon Nebula makes it less likely that anyone will use it. I am sorry for the inconvenience and hope to give you fully updated systems in the future.
The second irregularity (Lagoon Sector TJ-Q B5-7) is due to the previously mentioned suddenly-exploding-SRV. We are currently investigating what happened to the SRV, but can assure you that the pilot is well and will most likely continue prospecting tomorrow. We will give you a complete report on the system as soon as possible. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.
Akira: As always you will find all the data mentioned in the spreadsheet i have linked you.
Fly, and drive safe CMDR's.
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54.56 from Shapley 1 | FINE RING SECTOR HR-W D1-55 | A | FINE RING SECTOR HR-W D1-55 1 (High Metal Content World)(0.91g)(103ls) | Vandium, Niobium, no premium bost
O_O Very nice !!
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02: LAGOON NEBULA (300LY radius from Herschel 36)
| 1 | 18.73 LYr From Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector FW-W D1-153 | F,M,M | A2 (Metal Rich) (1.13g) (56.10LS) A4 (High Metal Content) (1.06g) (102.19LS) | Cadmium, Vanadium Yttrium, Cadmium, Niobium, Germanium |
| 8.36ly from Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 | K | 2 | HMC | 0.79g | 40.79ls | Germanium, Niobium, Arsenic, no premium boost | |
| 8.36ly from Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 | K | 8A | Icy | 0.12g | 1027.58ls | Yttrium, Arsenic | |
| 8.36ly from Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 | K | 8B | Icy | 0.12g | 1025.8ls | Cadmium, Niobium, Germanium, Vanadium, no premium boost | J1, J2 |
| 8.36ly from Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 | K | 8C | Icy | 0.14g | 1033.61ls | Yttrium, Cadmium, Vanadium |
Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 has 6 more planets to get scanned and if I find Polonium its a green system ! So more coming soon I hope.
Update: 8G makes this system GREEN.
Thanks a lot to the Rock Rats for their help !
Winging up for prospection is HIGHLY advised and I'm loving it and teaming up with them is awesome fun.
They are great at what they do.
| 8.36ly from Herschel 36 | Lagoon Sector JH-V c2-11 | K | 8G | Icy | 0.14g | 1032.98ls | Polonium, Arsenic, Germanium |
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Hi Akira,
Basecamp-moon in NGC 6530 WFI 16706 (Lagoon Nebula, WP2) prospected. Sadly no jumponium related VR Mat., but a nice source of Niobium and Germanium. And Chromium. Tons of Chromium. Shiploads full of Chromium. Insanely high ammounts of Chromium (at least this was my humble impression while prospecting)
A 1 A (The basecamp-planet) (167.74 ls) (0.16g) VR (Tellurium), R (Niobium, Tin), C (Germanium, Zinc, Chromium)
Moving on to A4 - Eisen out.
Basecamp-moon in NGC 6530 WFI 16706 (Lagoon Nebula, WP2) prospected. Sadly no jumponium related VR Mat., but a nice source of Niobium and Germanium. And Chromium. Tons of Chromium. Shiploads full of Chromium. Insanely high ammounts of Chromium (at least this was my humble impression while prospecting
)A 1 A (The basecamp-planet) (167.74 ls) (0.16g) VR (Tellurium), R (Niobium, Tin), C (Germanium, Zinc, Chromium)
Moving on to A4 - Eisen out.
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