2.1.03 and explorer safety returning to bubble

[Porina]

Been skimming the long patch notes. This caught my eye:

- When determining the rank of NPC ships for interdiction, use the player's combat rank, rather than their highest PF rank, although add 1 rank if their trade or exploration rank is higher than their combat rank

I thought they used highest rank for a long time, so does this mean a reduction in NPC threat?

I've still not experienced any combat since 2.1 but it looks like there have been some balance work put in (some might call them nerfs). So this might take a bit of pressure off...

 

[mls]

If someone still needs backup or an escort i'd be happy to help so pm me

 

[Traveller_GG]

It's not so good for me - I'm 92% Dangerous now I don't really gain a whole lot as it adds a level as I'm Elite in exploration

 

[Ziljan]

Combat is dead as of 2.1.03. The NPCs are same as 2.0 now. They won't even chase you anymore. I am almost Deadly and pledged to power play and my Exploration ranks is higher than my Combat rank, and even a Control Wystem with hostile NPCs and I get nothing but Harmless and Competent NPCs.

 

[X-Terminator]

Combat is dead as of 2.1.03. The NPCs are same as 2.0 now. They won't even chase you anymore. I am almost Deadly and pledged to power play and my Exploration ranks is higher than my Combat rank, and even a Control Wystem with hostile NPCs and I get nothing but Harmless and Competent NPCs.

If you're Pledged to a Power then NPC are 10% easier (see notes).

 

[Darth Krayt]

They won't even chase you anymore.

I had an Adder interdict and take some shots at me.

 

[Cdr Voorheez]

What the hell has happened to my once favourite game? I grieve for thee ED.

 

[Ziljan]

I had an Adder interdict and take some shots at me.

An Adder??? Oh my. How did you manage to get away?

 

[Darth Krayt]

An Adder??? Oh my. How did you manage to get away?

Well, it sure beats being interdicted only by Deadly rank Gunships or Vultures as I've been experiencing ever since 2.0.

 

[Porina]

I'm happy with 2.0 as I know I can survive that I just need to get back before everyone else complains it is too easy now and they un-nerf it.

 

[robbyp]

I'm still 42k ly out and exploring nebula, but I'm interested in others experiences coming back.

I'm dangerous in combat so would be facing decent NPCs.

But I'm undecided in calling in escort.. would prefer to do it all on my own. But if it's too dangerous...

 

[dognosh]

Been skimming the long patch notes. This caught my eye:



I thought they used highest rank for a long time, so does this mean a reduction in NPC threat?

I've still not experienced any combat since 2.1 but it looks like there have been some balance work put in (some might call them nerfs). So this might take a bit of pressure off...

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...explorers(unless-you-have-high-combat-rating)
(been on front page in exploration forum all day)

 

[Cmdr Frawd Digger]

Been skimming the long patch notes. This caught my eye:
I thought they used highest rank for a long time, so does this mean a reduction in NPC threat?

I've still not experienced any combat since 2.1 but it looks like there have been some balance work put in (some might call them nerfs). So this might take a bit of pressure off...

i read this to mean they are toning the npcs down. It seems that previously if you were an elite explorer and harmless in combat you would still get an elite npc. Now you will only get a mostly harmless npc interdicting you.

Frawd

 

[Porina]

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...explorers(unless-you-have-high-combat-rating)
(been on front page in exploration forum all day)

And I still missed it in my sneaky forum visit from work

 

[Ziljan]

Well, it sure beats being interdicted only by Deadly rank Gunships or Vultures as I've been experiencing ever since 2.0.

I'm happy with 2.0 as I know I can survive that I just need to get back before everyone else complains it is too easy now and they un-nerf it.

You guys realize we are on 2.1.03 now right? lol. Just don't go on the main forum and say "I am happy with 2.0". You will be filleted.

 

[Cmdr Frawd Digger]

You'd get filleted for saying ANYTHING positive about ED in Dangerous Discussions!

Frawd

 

[Ziljan]

You'd get filleted for saying ANYTHING positive about ED in Dangerous Discussions!

Frawd

DD has its warm fuzzy moments, but right now, it's cats and dogs out there. Rubidium and water.

 

[Kuroshio]

Combat is dead as of 2.1.03. The NPCs are same as 2.0 now. They won't even chase you anymore. I am almost Deadly and pledged to power play and my Exploration ranks is higher than my Combat rank, and even a Control Wystem with hostile NPCs and I get nothing but Harmless and Competent NPCs.

Might I suggest missions with high-rank requirements? You'll see a lot of dangerous and very persistent NPCs while flying them. It's quite fun. Unless you're trying to scoop up a handful of free-falling experimental chemicals while being chased by an "I want to reach out and touch someone" Dangerous Annie and its five Eagle friends, a point at which the game became both creepy and exhilarating.

 

[Porina]

You guys realize we are on 2.1.03 now right? lol. Just don't go on the main forum and say "I am happy with 2.0". You will be filleted.

My reply was in the context of others describing 2.1.03 as being like 2.0. I know I can cope with 2.0.

 

[dognosh]

And I still missed it in my sneaky forum visit from work

I repped you because my grumpy post last night was rude, and you were gracious. My apologies