It's a bit ridiculous.

The engineer grind is horrific, and the single most time consuming and off putting example of grind I've ever experienced in a game. But then I don't play MMOs. If I hadn't been determined to build a
PvP capable ship I wouldn't have pushed through.

The missions while drawn out can be cool, introducing you to certain game mechanics. But the repetitious deliveries are a mind numbing time sink you would expect in a game that sells fast unlocks.

All I can say is once you have done it, it is a lot easier to build your future ships. With the largest sink/grind being waiting in SC for HGE's to spawn.
 
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Build you at least one ship to travel in. I use a DBx. Engineer that to do all the little things you need to do that require insane travel. You don't need to do it in your primary ship.
 
I was fine taking my Python 18 jumps for ~200 LY to get to Deciat to do some engineering. But then to find out I need a Meta Alloy that I can only buy from ONE station that is another 400 LY away... I'm kinda . Now I have to sit through 35 long , super boring, tedious jumps to get there, and the same to get back all for one damn thing just to unlock access to the engineer. OR, I have to go spend yet even more of my hard earned money, to buy another ship that might cut the jumps in half... REALLY?! So sick of this game. After ~800 hours, I don't know if I can do it anymore, it's just not fun. jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump = boring.

You have a python, buying a hauler is pocket change.
 
Oh I remember getting my first engineer invite. I was suspicious I had not look online at anything. at time I had managed to get a cobra 3. I didn't know there was a quick mode on planner either. from starter area to decay it was 80 jumps, I remember thinking omg. this will take years to get anywhere.

got there to find the same

I then Travelled to miai in cobra again without fast mode on... I travelled in eco mode, hundreds plus jumps. I felt like I had really gravelled for ever. and I flew back, I engineered and three months later found the fast route option on map. well well what a difference.

Oh I forgot to mention I got attacked fuel scooping half way back, alloys fell out of cargo. I had to go back and back again


that made me chuckle lol
 
I was fine taking my Python 18 jumps for ~200 LY to get to Deciat to do some engineering. But then to find out I need a Meta Alloy that I can only buy from ONE station that is another 400 LY away... I'm kinda . Now I have to sit through 35 long , super boring, tedious jumps to get there, and the same to get back all for one damn thing just to unlock access to the engineer. OR, I have to go spend yet even more of my hard earned money, to buy another ship that might cut the jumps in half... REALLY?! So sick of this game. After ~800 hours, I don't know if I can do it anymore, it's just not fun. jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump jump = boring.

Got any friends in the Pleiades, dealing with the Thargoids, but returning home soon?
Get one of them to bring an MA to you.

Don't have any friends in the Pleiades, and don't fancy making the trip?
Post a thread asking if anyone is returning from that way and minds bringing one along.

Oooorrr

You can just rant about it.

:p

Just wait until you need Modular Terminals for Qwent. :D

CMDR Cosmic Spacehead
 
The Python is one of the best ships in the game, except for going long distance. But if you look down the back of the pilot's seat you should find enough cash to buy a hauler.
 
No. That is why people suggest the OP doesnt do that.

But gloating at people not having fun because it provides a sense of vindication is also fine. And classy. :)

I think Enderby is actually enjoying the game lately even by his standards, but he's worked for years on that tone and delivery for forum presentation and it could be tough to give up. It's very well refined now. I enjoy it like a finely crafted vinegar.
 
I really hate to say it but after ~800 hours of game play you really should have learned to google recipe requirements before heading out.

Granted we should be able to pin more than one recipe per engineer. But what can we expect of a game with so much half-assedness in it.
 
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You can light weight your Python and get 40Ly jump range out of it. That will go Sol to Maia in about 10 jumps or as said make a travel DBX which is something like 7 jumps.

Unlocking Elvira or Farseer for G5 FSDs is a big quality of life change, and if you do no other engineering, FSD range is one worth doing.
 
I just don't "get" the problem here.

Use the travel time to your advantage. ADS honk enroute will earn you free credits. Do a bit of DDS in choice planets in the way.
Either that or just ignore the engineers.

It may be incorrect, but the impression I get from OP is one of "must have instant gratification". Just chill. Travel takes time. May as well do something with it...

Yours Aye

Mark H
 
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Isn't this what long-range ships and ship transfers are for?

Whenever I engineer, I just take the Asp E out to the nearest station (whether that's in-system or a neighbour system), transfer the ship I want engineered, engineer it and ship it back. Especially if I need things like Meta Alloys or a rare good, just take that out there and grab it. No need to personally haul low-range ship all over the galaxy.
 
I did my meta-alloys run when the best ship I had was a Cobra Mk III. As CMDR Bomon states... 25.5LY with 4A FSD. I’m glad I had unlocked Felicity by the time I could afford a Python.

[video=youtube_share;jt1g00-OnKg]https://youtu.be/jt1g00-OnKg[/video]
 
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