So I Am currently Debating Duo-ing a Second 10k Hour Marathon but With a Sidewinder, Currently I have started a Asp Explorer, but I am looking for a bit of help with a Fresh Start Sidewinder build. I have several copies of elite and dangerous on Steam and Epic. So I Thought I Might Double Stream the with the Sidewinder on my laptop. Thanks!!
10k Hour Marathon, Sidewinder Standard Build.
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Ok? What is the point of this thread? WHAT is a 10k hour?
Perhaps the OP meant flying a sidewinder built for 10,000 hours flight ? Like over a total of 1 year flight time ? Light, long jump range built perhaps.
Basically I want to build a sidewinder for a single trip consisting of around 10'000 Hours, to which plan to stream the sessions on a minimum 12 hour to 17 hours a day. just looking for advice on what components non engineered for a flight time out in the galaxy would be best with the ship.
I mean you aren't going to really go all that far in a winder even A rated, even more so unengineered.
Probably but doesn’t mean I still don’t want to try haha. Anyhow I think my plan is to consider my Asp Explorer session a dry run #3 and see what I can do once I get a side wonder built I should have close to 20m for the sidewinder
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People really like punishing themselves... Why not just take a whip and repent in style? 
Well it may seem like that it’s punishment but I see it as a challenge and exciting so what’s fun for one person isn’t all to fun for another. I am easily amused so if I crash and burn at least you can all watch it on my stream and laugh
If you are in no hurry to get from A to B, unrelated to your modules, you can jump as near as possible, so you get to visit more systems.
You can select the *Economical routes instead of the Fastest routes. You should also deselect any star type and turn off your Fuel scoop.
When your fuel drops to <some low percent> , you shall turn back the star system of KGBFOAM (the first 7 types) and turn on the Fuel scoop for one refueling, then set it off again.
Do be aware some star regions need a huge jump range to cross, including many non scoop-able systems. So.. perhaps at least engineer the FSD ?
You can select the *Economical routes instead of the Fastest routes. You should also deselect any star type and turn off your Fuel scoop.
When your fuel drops to <some low percent> , you shall turn back the star system of KGBFOAM (the first 7 types) and turn on the Fuel scoop for one refueling, then set it off again.
Do be aware some star regions need a huge jump range to cross, including many non scoop-able systems. So.. perhaps at least engineer the FSD ?
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All good I will do my best thanks all for the responses!
Use the ideas that worked for you with your AspX to design your Sidewinder.
I did the Asp explorer was a good few days of seeing what to do a mostly what not to do so I have built the Sidewinder and I am ready to head out. Didn’t really take long to build I also added a few things that the Asp didn’t have so with that I am going to launch shortly and try it for the duration.
I wish one day in a future update they ad smaller ships but with more capability’s sometimes for long duration solo missions it’s more about the experience and controls than it is about the well size of the ship anyhow...
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I see what you are all saying jump range isn’t going to cut it and if I want to take this seriously it will take time and the right ship. With that being said I am Eyeing a T7 for market trading and iirc the Anaconda is the best for Exploring?? Perhaps I’ll grind one of those out. I did learn a lot from the AspX run so I think I will pause the 10’000 hour stream until I have a basic Anaconda and Type A gear minimum.
In a Sidey, your choice of modules is somewhat limited - just A-rate everything. And if you don't want to use engineering, that's about it.
My suggestion would be this:
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The critical point in every build is the power plant, since this is the single system that can't be repaired in the field by any means, you'll need a dock. And since you excluded engineering, you can't put Armoured on it (or anything else).
As for the rest:
If you skipped the SRV, you could load a cargo rack (for the limpets) in there and a repair limpet controller instead of the hull reinforcement, to repair your hull (and canopy) - but then your options for collecting materials would be reduced (not removed, but it becomes more risky or more tedious, depending on whether you want to surface scoop in the Sidey or only collect mats from asteroids).
Small laser to tickle space lifeforms (sometimes, they react and let you get another tick in the Codex), mining laser to get materials from asteroids. Heat sink launcher just in case (the Sidey isn't exactly the coolest running ship in the game), shield booster because there's still some space and power budget left.
My suggestion would be this:
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The critical point in every build is the power plant, since this is the single system that can't be repaired in the field by any means, you'll need a dock. And since you excluded engineering, you can't put Armoured on it (or anything else).
As for the rest:
- fuel scoop should be obvious
- SRV so you have something to do and can collect materials for synthesis (including repair)
- small shield, since there isn't any space for more
- AFMU so you can repair at least your internal modules
- DSS for scanning planets
- hull reinforcement, since there isn't anything more useful to put in there
If you skipped the SRV, you could load a cargo rack (for the limpets) in there and a repair limpet controller instead of the hull reinforcement, to repair your hull (and canopy) - but then your options for collecting materials would be reduced (not removed, but it becomes more risky or more tedious, depending on whether you want to surface scoop in the Sidey or only collect mats from asteroids).
Small laser to tickle space lifeforms (sometimes, they react and let you get another tick in the Codex), mining laser to get materials from asteroids. Heat sink launcher just in case (the Sidey isn't exactly the coolest running ship in the game), shield booster because there's still some space and power budget left.
I've an alt CMDR with the intention of getting as near as possible to Beagle Point in a standard Sidewinder.
No engineering, neutron boost etc.
You will need a 2A fuel scoop, remember that you only have 2 max range fsd jumps in your fuel tank so keep an eye on the route planner!
Minimum mass for everything else. I've added shields and an SRV, so I can explore better.
Take along a system scanner and a surface scanner.
I'm planning to visit some of the deep space FCs and I may try to find a FC to the return trip.
See you out there
No engineering, neutron boost etc.
You will need a 2A fuel scoop, remember that you only have 2 max range fsd jumps in your fuel tank so keep an eye on the route planner!
Minimum mass for everything else. I've added shields and an SRV, so I can explore better.
Take along a system scanner and a surface scanner.
I'm planning to visit some of the deep space FCs and I may try to find a FC to the return trip.
See you out there
I think you'll be disappointed with the anaconda.
It can be engineered for a 70+ly range, but that build will be sluggish to manoeuvre because you'll be using the lowest grade thrusters possibl to save mass.
The standard Anaconda has a similar problem to the Sidewinder - there's only a couple of full range fsd jumps in the fuel tank...
I've added an extra fuel tank to my exploraconda.
as an alternative to the AspX, consider a Krait Phantom. Similar max jump range (engineered), and has more slots for different modules.
I have to admit that I prefer the AspX for exploring. Others prefer the Phantom..
It can be engineered for a 70+ly range, but that build will be sluggish to manoeuvre because you'll be using the lowest grade thrusters possibl to save mass.
The standard Anaconda has a similar problem to the Sidewinder - there's only a couple of full range fsd jumps in the fuel tank...
I've added an extra fuel tank to my exploraconda.
as an alternative to the AspX, consider a Krait Phantom. Similar max jump range (engineered), and has more slots for different modules.
I have to admit that I prefer the AspX for exploring. Others prefer the Phantom..
Hello
I also had a fresh start view days ago, my plan is to play some more time with the sidewinder.
It´s fun, i needed the fuel rats for the first time, because with 16 Ly you realy have to look at your Route.
Thats the Build i use right now https://s.orbis.zone/ccqc
For Combat i change only the Shield
I also had a fresh start view days ago, my plan is to play some more time with the sidewinder.
It´s fun, i needed the fuel rats for the first time, because with 16 Ly you realy have to look at your Route.
Thats the Build i use right now https://s.orbis.zone/ccqc
For Combat i change only the Shield