Back in the Grind

[preynolds2]

Guys..
Gals..

I feel like a noob again.

I haven't fired up ED in one.. two years. Im not sure when the last time was.

Soo.. I have questions... again.

My first plan is to run this "road to riches" exploring thing and make some $$$.
I have an Asp.. decently loaded up.
I think an Advanced Discover Scanner.
But.. Never was much in to exploring. Not sure how the scanners work. As in... I visit a system then I should (1) use the advanced scanner and then (2) maybe use a planet scanner (or something like that)? I figure that I will need to travel close (how close) to all the planets in the system to get max credits?

I have more questions..
But I'll start with this first and try not to make anyone mad.

Thanks in advance


Edit:
I have something called a Data Link Scanner.. Dont know what to do with it.

 

[Faded Glory]

Yes. Honk your discovery scanner when you enter a system and then use a detailed surface scanner to scan stars / planets of interest. The ADS needs to be bound to a trigger in a fire group, the DSS is a passive scan by pointing your ship at the object you are scanning. Distance you need to be for the scanner to start varies with the size / mass of the object.

I guess roads to riches is a good way to do this for the credits, but exploration pays quite well these days, so you might have more fun if you just set out and explore a bit on your own, and if you aren't really into exploration, you might want to do something that you are into. Might be more fun...

If you go exploring, don't forget the fuel scoop.