Alec's best of the forum (and elsewhere) [v2]

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Added Darkfyre99's "pictoral guide to discovering a new system" (using the FSS) to the end of the "misc' other useful and/or interesting links" section.
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Q4 release date: 11/12/2018

https://twitter.com/EliteDangerous/status/1069562177495945217

Paige Harvey said:
Greetings Commanders,

We’re very pleased to announce that Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Four will be released on... Tuesday 11 December!



This brand new update arrives just in time for the chilly nights of the winter holidays, and while you might be tempted to stay inside where it's warm and snug, we will be bringing you a variety of features to get you out there... in space!

Exploration
The Analysis Mode with the improved Exploration Discovery Scanner and Detailed Discovery Scanner, is a game-changing, brand new way for all Commanders to explore the Milky Way galaxy. After the initial scan of the system, you will then be able to tune your scanners to find stellar bodies and other phenomena. Not only is this new system a more realistic, satisfying and engaging exploration experience, but now you will be able to make more informed decisions on where to look next, and you will be more rewarded for your time spent exploring. Commanders will now have probes at their disposal to map the planetary surfaces, and planetary rings, in detail, to locate points of interest and leave your mark on the galaxy in a different way.

Mining
Asteroid belts and planetary rings are about to get very busy. New tools and mechanics will provide a fresh, exciting and lucrative mining experience for all Elite Dangerous Commanders. Using new exploration mechanics, miners can investigate rings to locate the best spots to start their mining sessions, and then the best specific asteroids to probe and excavate for rewards. With the right amount of skill and expertise, the new Abrasion blaster, Sub-surface displacement missile, and Seismic charge launcher, will provide some exciting and explosive results.

Squadrons
Squadrons is a new in-game way of uniting like-minded Commanders to support factions of their choice and compete for top spots in seasonal leader boards. New communication tools, including in-game chat channels, will help you blaze trails together, and leave your Squadron's mark on the galaxy.

...and so much more!

You can check out all of the upcoming changes and additions via the forum threads here:

Exploration and the Codex
Mining and Squadrons
Background Simulation and Scenarios
New Ships
New 'Thargoid Incursion' State


We can’t wait for you to explore all that awaits you in the fourth chapter of the Beyond series of updates!

Good luck out there, Commander!
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Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Trending: Sag Eye community Discord + the Q4 mapping goldrush

Also - I've added MAD-7's awesome "Danger Zone" Elite: Dangerous reference library Discord channel to the "manuals, guides and other stuff for new players" section.

P.S. you may have noticed a slight slow down in my "Best of Forum" updates. It's slightly embarassing but I've been given a third and final warning (whatever that means) for spending too much time on the forums whilst at work so it's lunchtime updates only (and whatever sneak peeks I can take at the forum outside of office hours) from now on. [knocked out]
 

Nick Sticks

Nick Sticks
Alec Turner said:
Trending: Sag Eye community Discord + the Q4 mapping goldrush

Also - I've added MAD-7's awesome "Danger Zone" Elite: Dangerous reference library Discord channel to the "manuals, guides and other stuff for new players" section.

P.S. you may have noticed a slight slow down in my "Best of Forum" updates. It's slightly embarassing but I've been given a third and final warning (whatever that means) for spending too much time on the forums whilst at work so it's lunchtime updates only (and whatever sneak peeks I can take at the forum outside of office hours) from now on. [knocked out]
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Careful Alec, ED and the forums are good but not worth losing a job over.

I even thought you worked from home or something considering the amount of posts you do.

Even when I still worked full time a few years back in a big company I was always amazed how much time people spent on their phones.
Says the man who is trying to do some work at home but "just checking the forums" :D
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Trending: Speedbowl II is this weekend, fix for console SRV crash bug, Distant community goals, another planetary circumnavigation has been completed and Distant Radio website revealed.
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Trending: assorted threads on and around the subject of 3.3 launch day

Also just to note that Lance 'Spacecat' D. has updated his "popular guide to planetary landings" to include planetary features that can be discovered by the DSS probe.

Meanwhile I'm having the first of several christmas lunches.

See you all on the other side!
 

Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Trending: preparation for DW2, mining and advanced graphics tweaks.

Also - I've added Para Handy's excellent guide to using the new exploration tools to the "manuals, guides and other stuff for new players" section.

Edit: and patch 3.3.01 is out!
 
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Alec Turner

Alec Turner
Trending: Commanders discuss motherlode asteroids + Hutton Truckers net 1.3 billion credits in a single transaction!

Edit: also Bran Tse Mallory is back with his annual "Forum ship of the year" competition.

Also: I've added links to a couple of nice PWS images showing how to identify motherlode asteroids to the "misc' other useful and/or interesting links" section.
 
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