The Buckyball Racing Club, sponsored by Drinx Inx,
presents an event that will test your route plotting, silent smuggling, and crazy SRV acrobatics skills
to the limit with the most turnt racing action you’ll find anywhere outside Jacque’s mysterious stills!
(have you ever been inside one?)
Note: Background and flavor text subject to change/addition
Objective
So, uh, why should I do this thing?
Be the pilot who discovers the elusive combination that will lead to the best CINCO maXXXXXer power energy fusion blast beverage! You could gain a valued Drinx Inx. sponsorship! Compete in the galaxy famous Fizz-Pop-Smash SRV jump! Could YOU be the first to scale the Fractionating Column? Accomplish all your dreams of fame, glory, renown, and beyond!
Okaaaay, got it. I think. So what am I doing here?
Drinx Inx. needs YOU to collect 5 rare ingredients for Cinco MaXXXXXer formula. One each from our lists of Alcohol, Caffeine, Onionhead, and Misc Drugs. Then select special 5th ingredient from any of those categories to give it a little extra kick! We trust your Buckyballin’ judgement.
At some point during the race, you have to mix two of them in your SRV and smash into Gefland Lab (Cupinook) as part of our launch campaign! Extra points will be awarded for speed, crashes, and style.
When you’re finished, deliver the mix results along with the other 3 ingredients (5 total) to Planck Orbital in BD-22 3573 for final testing and media promotion.
That’s it?
Well, you should also drink plenty! After all, you can’t be a proper Drinx Inx. sponsor without representing maXXXXXer life, can you? From what I hear, Buckyballers don’t need much encouragement anyways.
Oh. Ohhhhh… Are bar tabs for racers comped then?
Of course! We’re an incredibly irresponsible startup, funded by the deepest venture cap pockets in Zaonce! Be sure to spread the word around in all your favorite BD-22 dives!
Just be warned we’re not paying your damage tabs, those are ludicrous, and we’re not MADE of money.
Yet.
Be the pilot who discovers the elusive combination that will lead to the best CINCO maXXXXXer power energy fusion blast beverage! You could gain a valued Drinx Inx. sponsorship! Compete in the galaxy famous Fizz-Pop-Smash SRV jump! Could YOU be the first to scale the Fractionating Column? Accomplish all your dreams of fame, glory, renown, and beyond!
Okaaaay, got it. I think. So what am I doing here?
Drinx Inx. needs YOU to collect 5 rare ingredients for Cinco MaXXXXXer formula. One each from our lists of Alcohol, Caffeine, Onionhead, and Misc Drugs. Then select special 5th ingredient from any of those categories to give it a little extra kick! We trust your Buckyballin’ judgement.
At some point during the race, you have to mix two of them in your SRV and smash into Gefland Lab (Cupinook) as part of our launch campaign! Extra points will be awarded for speed, crashes, and style.
When you’re finished, deliver the mix results along with the other 3 ingredients (5 total) to Planck Orbital in BD-22 3573 for final testing and media promotion.
That’s it?
Well, you should also drink plenty! After all, you can’t be a proper Drinx Inx. sponsor without representing maXXXXXer life, can you? From what I hear, Buckyballers don’t need much encouragement anyways.
Oh. Ohhhhh… Are bar tabs for racers comped then?
Of course! We’re an incredibly irresponsible startup, funded by the deepest venture cap pockets in Zaonce! Be sure to spread the word around in all your favorite BD-22 dives!
Just be warned we’re not paying your damage tabs, those are ludicrous, and we’re not MADE of money.
Yet.
Podium
Coming soon!
All Entries
Coming soon!
Background
Buckyball Racing has existed since the beginning of the current era of spaceflight, popularized by CMDR ElectricZ with The Buckyball Run. The enterprising ElectricZ is partnered with (or possibly works for?) a stoic kangaroo named Bucky.
The Rodrigues Sisters, trying to expand their family's long-lived by relatively small crime business, are attempting to expand into the quasi-legal beverages market. With funding from some of the more risk-loving venture capitalists on Zaonce, they've founded the mostly legitimate corporation "Drin Inx., and are formulating their first high-octane energy-bursting mind-altering performance-enhancing product. And that's where you come in. Across the bubble, there's no organization better known for headline grabbing insanity than the Buckyball racing Club, and the Rodrigues sisters are willing to sponsor an entire race, complete with bar tabs for all, in exchange for massive publicity, and procurement of a wide variety of rare ingredients in a timely fashion.
The elder of the two <> "" ROdrigues, is a no-nonsense coordinator, exacting in the science down to the smallest micro-measurement. She'll be supervising all race entries, and specifically ww
The younger sister, Mayte " Rodrigues, is infamous in security offices across the federation for her hot-rodding and tower-buzzing
The Rodrigues Sisters, trying to expand their family's long-lived by relatively small crime business, are attempting to expand into the quasi-legal beverages market. With funding from some of the more risk-loving venture capitalists on Zaonce, they've founded the mostly legitimate corporation "Drin Inx., and are formulating their first high-octane energy-bursting mind-altering performance-enhancing product. And that's where you come in. Across the bubble, there's no organization better known for headline grabbing insanity than the Buckyball racing Club, and the Rodrigues sisters are willing to sponsor an entire race, complete with bar tabs for all, in exchange for massive publicity, and procurement of a wide variety of rare ingredients in a timely fashion.
The elder of the two <> "" ROdrigues, is a no-nonsense coordinator, exacting in the science down to the smallest micro-measurement. She'll be supervising all race entries, and specifically ww
The younger sister, Mayte " Rodrigues, is infamous in security offices across the federation for her hot-rodding and tower-buzzing
New to racing?
How do I even do the speedy go-fast zoomie thing?!
Please refer to the following instructional video, generously commissioned by Anthony and Enoch Lonnegan*, produced by Furrycat: <font color="#1155CC"><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk5rjMu11Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[video=youtube;6Pk5rjMu11Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk5rjMu11Q[/video]
*Drinx Inx has no formal associations with the Brother Lonnegan, nor has any rivalry between our executives and the Lonnegan brothers ever been proven in open court, nor has the Evil Juice incident at EDA-Penitentiary ever been tied to our board.
Don't worry too much about all the rules and regulations below. Racing is about fun and community. Competing to post the most convoluted backstory and race rules is part of the fun for race organisers!
Please refer to the following instructional video, generously commissioned by Anthony and Enoch Lonnegan*, produced by Furrycat: <font color="#1155CC"><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk5rjMu11Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">[video=youtube;6Pk5rjMu11Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk5rjMu11Q[/video]
*Drinx Inx has no formal associations with the Brother Lonnegan, nor has any rivalry between our executives and the Lonnegan brothers ever been proven in open court, nor has the Evil Juice incident at EDA-Penitentiary ever been tied to our board.
Don't worry too much about all the rules and regulations below. Racing is about fun and community. Competing to post the most convoluted backstory and race rules is part of the fun for race organisers!
How to Fly
So can you give me easy step by step instructions?
Wow, gonna be like that huh? Well sure, here ya go:
Wow, gonna be like that huh? Well sure, here ya go:
- Choose race class: High as a Kite or YT-1300 Cobra Mk III
- Outfit your ship.
- Plan Route. 5 listed rares, at least one from each category, plus SRV mixxer at Gelfand Lab (Cupinook), and delivering all to Planck Orbital, BD-22 3573.
- Fly! Collect rare ingredients from the below list for Cinco MaXXXXXer formula. Make sure you have at least one from each category. Start your flight between 0000 IGT/UTC Sept 23, and 2359 IGT/UTC Oct 7. Take a screenshot when you buy each ingredient.
- Land 4 km outside Gelfand Lab, Cupinook. <SRV Sceenshot> Mix two of the ingredients (transfer to SRV <Cargo screenshot>) and speed into the lab. Bonus challenges for flips and horizontal speed. (you do not have to have collected all five before doing this). After you make it to the center of the cheering crowds at the base (hidden safely into buildings with atmosphere) <SRV screenshot>, board your ship.
- Collect any missing ingredients.
- Deliver five rare ingredients to Planck Orbital, BD-22 3573 for final testing and promotion. <Landing Screenshot><Commodity page screenshot>
- Submit your run using this form.
Ingredients list
Alcohol
Bast Snake Gin - Traditional cure-all and cocktail ingredient. The venom of the snake entombed in the bottle adds to the intoxicating effect of the drink. Hart Station, Bast
Burnham Bile Distillate - The use of 'donated' human bodily fluids in the distillation process for this potent liquor causes a strong variation in flavours from vintage to vintage, and widespread outcry about the ethics of the production. The producers of the drink report that each slave used agrees to the extraction progress, but this has not stopped some having a bitter taste left in their mouths. Burnham Beacon, HIP 59533
Centauri Mega Gin - This chemical distillate is almost pure Alcohol, but with subtle, prized flavors. Often used as an ingredient in more dangerous cocktails. The exact details of the distillation process are a closely guarded secret. Hutton Orbital, Alpha Centauri
Chateau De Aegaeon - Wines from Aegaeon are some of the most valued and prized possessions greatly in demand across the whole galaxy, rarely actually drunk. Aegaeon
Eranin Pearl Whisky - Created to celebrate 30 years of Eranin independence, this specially created whiskey was created in limited supply and is expected to increase in value over time. Azeban City, Eranin
Indi Bourbon - Originally used as a medicine to revive those who have suffocated in dust storms, the restorative effects of this potent drink are almost as famous as the hangovers. Mansfield Orbital, Epsilon Indi
Gerasian Gueuze Beer - Geras 3 A supports life in the form of large algae like plankton, whose bioluminescent digestive system excretes a complex protein that can be used in the brewing process. The resulting beer is famous for it's strength, heady aroma, and luminescent color. Yurchikhin Port, Geras
Kongga Ale - The hops of Kongga provide a deep, satisfying flavour to the locally brewed ale, but seem to wither and spoil rapidly when removed from their native climate. Due to this Kongga Ale is renowned for its authentic flavour and traditional production methods. Served at room temperature with a decorative umbrella. Laplace Ring, Kongga
Lavian Brandy - A highly valued liquor from the old world of Lave. Using ancient breeds of grains grown in it's tropical climate, under a permit from the government, the distillate is kept in old earth oak barrels and held in an orbital maturing facility for decades to achieve maximum richness. Lave Station, Lave
Thrutis Cream - A curious mix of fermented Thrutis Giant Rat milk and raw turtle egg yolks produces a potent mix similar to Ancient Advocaat. Each bottle is provided with a ceremonial tasting spoon, to ease the pouring of this viscous, but delicious drink. Kingsbury Dock, Thrutis
Wuthielo Ku Froth - Not strictly a beer, this light alcoholic beverage is made from fermented frog spawn which is then filtered through rush mats. Tarter Dock, Wuthielo Ku
Caffeine
Any Na Coffee - Once sneered at as a cheap substitute, this product has gained cult status from its overly thick texture and bitter flavour from the roots and herbs that it is made of. It is an acquired taste that now appeals to the Bohemian set. Libby Orbital, Any Na
CD-75 Kitten Brand Coffee - The coffee beans are mellowed in the digestive tract of the indigenous giant cats making for a distinctive and unique aftertaste, many have tried to emulate this chemically and physically however the result to date have been inferior if not disastrous. Kirk Dock, CD-75 661
Ceremonial Heike Tea - Super fine green tea. Powdered for use in tea ceremonies, this tea is often used to seal treaties and business deals. It is traditionally ground on granite mills by specially selected millers, chosen for their moral purity. Heike, Brunel City
Fujin Tea - A range of infusions from indigenous plants and herbs that produce highly effective medicines rivalling or exceeding the best synthetics. Ill-informed combinations have been known to be instantly fatal. Futen Spaceport, Fujin
Goman Yaupon Coffee - This once traditional coffee substitute leapt to fame when the Emperor Hengist Duval gave it his seal of approval. Gustav Sporer Port, Goman
Haidne Black Brew - Brewed over a low heat for days, this tea is comprised of fine mineral shavings, rather than traditional leaves. This mineral based tea is high in salts and nutritious metals. Over consumption of this has been known to temporarily cause the drinker's skin to take a metallic hue. Searfoss Enterprise, Haiden
Mechucos High Tea - Mechucos high tea is so named for the dizzying highs caused by its consumption. Most users recommend restricting consumption to specific times of the day, and only with a side plate of restorative sandwiches and cakes. Brandenstein Port, Mechucos
Orrerian Vicious Brew - This drink is so high in caffeine and Natural sugars that it is often classed as a Narcotic. The addictive properties and resulting sleep deprivation are famed.Sharon Lee Free Market, Orrere
Void Extract Coffee - Brewed using particularly robust beans, the flavour and caffeine is extracted from the beans using custom technology. Harnessing the power of the vacuum of space to enrich comet water, the method creates a beverage noted for its potency. Ehrlich Orbital, LFT 1421
[ONLY FOR ORCAS] Tanmark Tranquil Tea - An infusion of native herbs renowned for its sedative effects. Cassie-L-Peia, Tanmark
Onionhead
Onion Head - The Onion Head flower is native to HIP 55118, and its seeds contain the well-known psychedelic narcotic. Illegal in most jurisdictions. Harvestport, Kappa Fornacis
Onionhead Beta Strain - An adapted strain of the Onionhead narcotic favourable to local conditions. HIP 112974, La Cosa City
Onionhead Alpha Strain - A new and improved strain of the famous Onionhead narcotic. Xelabara, Navigator Market
Lucan Onion Head - A genetically altered strain of the Onion Head flower, chemically changed to circumvent federal laws. This strain has been designed to survive in harsher climates, but its seeds contain the same well-known psychedelic narcotic. Federal lawmakers are working fast to legislate against this new breed. Cassie-L-Peia, Tanmark
Misc
Crom Silver Fesh - A variant of the synthetic psychoactive drug based on a closely guarded secret recipe. While active, it causes the user to lock their teeth together and rapidly exhale, a reaction that led to its street name, Fesh. This variant was created from a stolen recipe for Wolf 1301 Fesh and is the closest Fesh variant in terms of quality to the original. Banned in most jurisdictions. Chorel Survey, Crom
Delta Phoenicis Palms - A truly organic pest eradication tool, these sterile plants can only be grown from cuttings. Their pollen is lethal to most insectoid life forms. Historically it used their body as a host to germinate. Note may cause hallucinations if workers are over-exposed. Trading Post, Delta Phoenicis
Geawen Dance Dust - There may be no sound in space, but Geawen Dance Dust will bring the music inside your cockpit, and inside your head. You literally won't be able to stop dancing. Obruchev Legacy, Geawen
Leestian Evil Juice - Leestian evil juice acquired its name from local security forces, claiming that those intoxicated with this powerful liquor seem to be possessed with a pure evil. George Lucas, Leesti
Motrona Experience Jelly - A programmable narcotic created in small batches and pre-programmed to provide whatever experience the client wishes to hallucinate. Usually this drug is created only on a bespoke order from an unknown client, but some worlds are willing to sell Pre-programmed samples on the general market. Pinzon Dock, Dea Motrona
Rusani Old Smokey - Guaranteed genuine non-synthetic tobacco. Fully certified as organic. The only harm done is to yourself. Fernandes Market, Rusani
Tarach Spice - Made from crushed beetles, this mild euphoric drug has a number of side effects including turning the whites of addicts' eyes a subtle shade of green. Widely illegal, but favoured in many anarchic systems where the green eyes are seen as a badge of an extreme lifestyle. Tranquillity, Tarach Tor
Wolf Fesh - A synthetic psychoactive drug based on a closely guarded secret recipe. While active, it causes the user to lock their teeth together and rapidly exhale, a reaction that led to its street name, Fesh. There are many poor imitations but Wolf 1301 Fesh is the original and remains the most expensive due to its consistent quality. Banned in most jurisdictions. Saunders's Dive, Wolf 1301
Bast Snake Gin - Traditional cure-all and cocktail ingredient. The venom of the snake entombed in the bottle adds to the intoxicating effect of the drink. Hart Station, Bast
Burnham Bile Distillate - The use of 'donated' human bodily fluids in the distillation process for this potent liquor causes a strong variation in flavours from vintage to vintage, and widespread outcry about the ethics of the production. The producers of the drink report that each slave used agrees to the extraction progress, but this has not stopped some having a bitter taste left in their mouths. Burnham Beacon, HIP 59533
Centauri Mega Gin - This chemical distillate is almost pure Alcohol, but with subtle, prized flavors. Often used as an ingredient in more dangerous cocktails. The exact details of the distillation process are a closely guarded secret. Hutton Orbital, Alpha Centauri
Chateau De Aegaeon - Wines from Aegaeon are some of the most valued and prized possessions greatly in demand across the whole galaxy, rarely actually drunk. Aegaeon
Eranin Pearl Whisky - Created to celebrate 30 years of Eranin independence, this specially created whiskey was created in limited supply and is expected to increase in value over time. Azeban City, Eranin
Indi Bourbon - Originally used as a medicine to revive those who have suffocated in dust storms, the restorative effects of this potent drink are almost as famous as the hangovers. Mansfield Orbital, Epsilon Indi
Gerasian Gueuze Beer - Geras 3 A supports life in the form of large algae like plankton, whose bioluminescent digestive system excretes a complex protein that can be used in the brewing process. The resulting beer is famous for it's strength, heady aroma, and luminescent color. Yurchikhin Port, Geras
Kongga Ale - The hops of Kongga provide a deep, satisfying flavour to the locally brewed ale, but seem to wither and spoil rapidly when removed from their native climate. Due to this Kongga Ale is renowned for its authentic flavour and traditional production methods. Served at room temperature with a decorative umbrella. Laplace Ring, Kongga
Lavian Brandy - A highly valued liquor from the old world of Lave. Using ancient breeds of grains grown in it's tropical climate, under a permit from the government, the distillate is kept in old earth oak barrels and held in an orbital maturing facility for decades to achieve maximum richness. Lave Station, Lave
Thrutis Cream - A curious mix of fermented Thrutis Giant Rat milk and raw turtle egg yolks produces a potent mix similar to Ancient Advocaat. Each bottle is provided with a ceremonial tasting spoon, to ease the pouring of this viscous, but delicious drink. Kingsbury Dock, Thrutis
Wuthielo Ku Froth - Not strictly a beer, this light alcoholic beverage is made from fermented frog spawn which is then filtered through rush mats. Tarter Dock, Wuthielo Ku
Caffeine
Any Na Coffee - Once sneered at as a cheap substitute, this product has gained cult status from its overly thick texture and bitter flavour from the roots and herbs that it is made of. It is an acquired taste that now appeals to the Bohemian set. Libby Orbital, Any Na
CD-75 Kitten Brand Coffee - The coffee beans are mellowed in the digestive tract of the indigenous giant cats making for a distinctive and unique aftertaste, many have tried to emulate this chemically and physically however the result to date have been inferior if not disastrous. Kirk Dock, CD-75 661
Ceremonial Heike Tea - Super fine green tea. Powdered for use in tea ceremonies, this tea is often used to seal treaties and business deals. It is traditionally ground on granite mills by specially selected millers, chosen for their moral purity. Heike, Brunel City
Fujin Tea - A range of infusions from indigenous plants and herbs that produce highly effective medicines rivalling or exceeding the best synthetics. Ill-informed combinations have been known to be instantly fatal. Futen Spaceport, Fujin
Goman Yaupon Coffee - This once traditional coffee substitute leapt to fame when the Emperor Hengist Duval gave it his seal of approval. Gustav Sporer Port, Goman
Haidne Black Brew - Brewed over a low heat for days, this tea is comprised of fine mineral shavings, rather than traditional leaves. This mineral based tea is high in salts and nutritious metals. Over consumption of this has been known to temporarily cause the drinker's skin to take a metallic hue. Searfoss Enterprise, Haiden
Mechucos High Tea - Mechucos high tea is so named for the dizzying highs caused by its consumption. Most users recommend restricting consumption to specific times of the day, and only with a side plate of restorative sandwiches and cakes. Brandenstein Port, Mechucos
Orrerian Vicious Brew - This drink is so high in caffeine and Natural sugars that it is often classed as a Narcotic. The addictive properties and resulting sleep deprivation are famed.Sharon Lee Free Market, Orrere
Void Extract Coffee - Brewed using particularly robust beans, the flavour and caffeine is extracted from the beans using custom technology. Harnessing the power of the vacuum of space to enrich comet water, the method creates a beverage noted for its potency. Ehrlich Orbital, LFT 1421
[ONLY FOR ORCAS] Tanmark Tranquil Tea - An infusion of native herbs renowned for its sedative effects. Cassie-L-Peia, Tanmark
Onionhead
Onion Head - The Onion Head flower is native to HIP 55118, and its seeds contain the well-known psychedelic narcotic. Illegal in most jurisdictions. Harvestport, Kappa Fornacis
Onionhead Beta Strain - An adapted strain of the Onionhead narcotic favourable to local conditions. HIP 112974, La Cosa City
Onionhead Alpha Strain - A new and improved strain of the famous Onionhead narcotic. Xelabara, Navigator Market
Lucan Onion Head - A genetically altered strain of the Onion Head flower, chemically changed to circumvent federal laws. This strain has been designed to survive in harsher climates, but its seeds contain the same well-known psychedelic narcotic. Federal lawmakers are working fast to legislate against this new breed. Cassie-L-Peia, Tanmark
Misc
Crom Silver Fesh - A variant of the synthetic psychoactive drug based on a closely guarded secret recipe. While active, it causes the user to lock their teeth together and rapidly exhale, a reaction that led to its street name, Fesh. This variant was created from a stolen recipe for Wolf 1301 Fesh and is the closest Fesh variant in terms of quality to the original. Banned in most jurisdictions. Chorel Survey, Crom
Delta Phoenicis Palms - A truly organic pest eradication tool, these sterile plants can only be grown from cuttings. Their pollen is lethal to most insectoid life forms. Historically it used their body as a host to germinate. Note may cause hallucinations if workers are over-exposed. Trading Post, Delta Phoenicis
Geawen Dance Dust - There may be no sound in space, but Geawen Dance Dust will bring the music inside your cockpit, and inside your head. You literally won't be able to stop dancing. Obruchev Legacy, Geawen
Leestian Evil Juice - Leestian evil juice acquired its name from local security forces, claiming that those intoxicated with this powerful liquor seem to be possessed with a pure evil. George Lucas, Leesti
Motrona Experience Jelly - A programmable narcotic created in small batches and pre-programmed to provide whatever experience the client wishes to hallucinate. Usually this drug is created only on a bespoke order from an unknown client, but some worlds are willing to sell Pre-programmed samples on the general market. Pinzon Dock, Dea Motrona
Rusani Old Smokey - Guaranteed genuine non-synthetic tobacco. Fully certified as organic. The only harm done is to yourself. Fernandes Market, Rusani
Tarach Spice - Made from crushed beetles, this mild euphoric drug has a number of side effects including turning the whites of addicts' eyes a subtle shade of green. Widely illegal, but favoured in many anarchic systems where the green eyes are seen as a badge of an extreme lifestyle. Tranquillity, Tarach Tor
Wolf Fesh - A synthetic psychoactive drug based on a closely guarded secret recipe. While active, it causes the user to lock their teeth together and rapidly exhale, a reaction that led to its street name, Fesh. There are many poor imitations but Wolf 1301 Fesh is the original and remains the most expensive due to its consistent quality. Banned in most jurisdictions. Saunders's Dive, Wolf 1301
Proof and Submissions
How am I going to be the speediest smuggling of all when I’m constantly pausing to check and see if I took a screenshot?
I don’t know, that sounds like a TERRIBLE idea!
That’s why it’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you use video capture to record your run, and obtain screenshots from the video capture later. Most video cards have software that will enable video capture without excessive performance impact, for eample, Plays.tv for AMD, Shadowplay for Nvidia, and Game DVR for Xbox.
Do I have to use screenshots?
Screenshots are the fastest and lowest bandwidth way to submit your run, but if you wish to upload a full video and link to that instead, that would be great!
If you’re feeling kind, please provide timestamps for the beginning, commodity, and final screenshot times.
So how many of these do I need to take?
1. Commodities page at starting station with empty cargo hold less than 5 minutes before start time.
2. On landing pad with station clock showing at first station. This is your “start time”.
3-8. Commodities pages when buying them
9. Touchdown at least 4km from Gelfand Lab. Distance from Gelfand Lab must be visible from SRV screen.
10. Flyover of Gelfand Lab Must include SRV screenshot where height - distance < 100m. Include optional screenshots of highest positive speed with base visible < 1km from base.
12. Landing pad is Planck Orbital showing station clock time. This is your “finish time”.
13. Commodities page.
What if I want to show off my sweet ride and skills?
Beauty or action screenshots using the Classified camera of your ship or buggy are welcome and will be used in Drinx. Inx. promotional materials!
You will need to upload screenshots or a video somewhere safe and link it. I recommend imgur or youtube. Submit your run using this form.
I don’t know, that sounds like a TERRIBLE idea!
That’s why it’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you use video capture to record your run, and obtain screenshots from the video capture later. Most video cards have software that will enable video capture without excessive performance impact, for eample, Plays.tv for AMD, Shadowplay for Nvidia, and Game DVR for Xbox.
Do I have to use screenshots?
Screenshots are the fastest and lowest bandwidth way to submit your run, but if you wish to upload a full video and link to that instead, that would be great!
If you’re feeling kind, please provide timestamps for the beginning, commodity, and final screenshot times.
So how many of these do I need to take?
1. Commodities page at starting station with empty cargo hold less than 5 minutes before start time.
2. On landing pad with station clock showing at first station. This is your “start time”.
3-8. Commodities pages when buying them
9. Touchdown at least 4km from Gelfand Lab. Distance from Gelfand Lab must be visible from SRV screen.
10. Flyover of Gelfand Lab Must include SRV screenshot where height - distance < 100m. Include optional screenshots of highest positive speed with base visible < 1km from base.
12. Landing pad is Planck Orbital showing station clock time. This is your “finish time”.
13. Commodities page.
What if I want to show off my sweet ride and skills?
Beauty or action screenshots using the Classified camera of your ship or buggy are welcome and will be used in Drinx. Inx. promotional materials!
You will need to upload screenshots or a video somewhere safe and link it. I recommend imgur or youtube. Submit your run using this form.
Classes
YT-1300 Cobra
A standard smuggler’s loadout for the Cobra Mk. III. She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts.
The Cobra is somewhat pricier than the average stock loadout for a Buckyball race.
If any financial assistance is necessary, don’t hesitate to contact CMDR Bruski, he’ll happily provide it so that Buckyballing can be for everyone.
Changes from default loadout:
High as a Kite
Any ship, any modules, any engineer upgrades.
No FSD injection.
Drinx Inx. has discovered that mixing Jumponium with any drink can have unfortunate side effects, and this is not within Drinx Inx.’s safety policy, such as it is.
Big is Beautiful
Orcas only.
Any modules.
Any engineer upgrades.
Still no Jumponiom.
Each ton of ingredients delivered to Planck Orbital reduces final time by 5 seconds.
This will be verified via the final commodity screenshot.
A standard smuggler’s loadout for the Cobra Mk. III. She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts.
The Cobra is somewhat pricier than the average stock loadout for a Buckyball race.
If any financial assistance is necessary, don’t hesitate to contact CMDR Bruski, he’ll happily provide it so that Buckyballing can be for everyone.
Changes from default loadout:
- A-Rated FSD
- All other modules D-rated
- 4D Fuel scoop added
- Cargo racks maximized
- Fuel tank shrunk
- Removed weapons and shield
- Added Chaff and Heat Sink
- Adv or Int Disco Scanners are fine
- Cosmetic changes are encouraged (livery, spoilers, ship part kits, decals, etc)
High as a Kite
Any ship, any modules, any engineer upgrades.
No FSD injection.
Drinx Inx. has discovered that mixing Jumponium with any drink can have unfortunate side effects, and this is not within Drinx Inx.’s safety policy, such as it is.
Big is Beautiful
Orcas only.
Any modules.
Any engineer upgrades.
Still no Jumponiom.
Each ton of ingredients delivered to Planck Orbital reduces final time by 5 seconds.
This will be verified via the final commodity screenshot.
Intent
Is it customary (but not required) for Buckyballers to declare their intent to race before doing so, in something like the following format.
Intent to Race
CMDR Name (forum alias)
Ship name (ship type)
Race Class
Example:
Intent to Get Crunk
CMDR Bruski
Sugar Glider (Asp X)
High as a Kite
Intent to Race
CMDR Name (forum alias)
Ship name (ship type)
Race Class
Example:
Intent to Get Crunk
CMDR Bruski
Sugar Glider (Asp X)
High as a Kite
Challenges
So it’s just about the time, right?
Not at all! In addition to competing for the lowest time, SRV daredeviling is highly encouraged for the delight of the crowds! And you'll be encouraged to avoid those pesky Feds as well.
Crash n Smash!
Smashing things makes the crowd go wild! Especially because they're safe behind plastisteel windows.
Take a screenshot of your lowest hull percentage, followed by a screenshot of your SRV cargo hold with a later timestamp to prove you didn't lose the goods in any of your "accidents".
Speed
Going fast is the name of the game, but past hordes of eager onlookers is the best place to do it!
Submit a screenshot showing your SRV speed with distance to Gelfand <1km to complete for this special prize.
Mix it UP!
While not conventional science, we've figured out the flashiest way to mix things up is tumbling your buggy like a sidewinder hitting the toaster rack. So see how many front or back flips you can do in one hop!
No barrel rolls please.
Video evidence only.
Silent Speed Smuggling
We can't have the feds finding out about this event before we launch our product, so keep it secret, and keep it safe.
Speed and silence is the only way to be sure about that, so this challenge combines both.
Take a screenshot of your fastest speed inside a station in silent running mode.
Where you're going, you don't need no stinking shields.
Inside the station can include the mailslot sides, but not the toast rack.
Screenshot should be less than 60 seconds before a docking or buying screenshot, as splattering your ship on the back of the station is hardly stealthy.
Not at all! In addition to competing for the lowest time, SRV daredeviling is highly encouraged for the delight of the crowds! And you'll be encouraged to avoid those pesky Feds as well.
Crash n Smash!
Smashing things makes the crowd go wild! Especially because they're safe behind plastisteel windows.
Take a screenshot of your lowest hull percentage, followed by a screenshot of your SRV cargo hold with a later timestamp to prove you didn't lose the goods in any of your "accidents".
Speed
Going fast is the name of the game, but past hordes of eager onlookers is the best place to do it!
Submit a screenshot showing your SRV speed with distance to Gelfand <1km to complete for this special prize.
Mix it UP!
While not conventional science, we've figured out the flashiest way to mix things up is tumbling your buggy like a sidewinder hitting the toaster rack. So see how many front or back flips you can do in one hop!
No barrel rolls please.
Video evidence only.
Silent Speed Smuggling
We can't have the feds finding out about this event before we launch our product, so keep it secret, and keep it safe.
Speed and silence is the only way to be sure about that, so this challenge combines both.
Take a screenshot of your fastest speed inside a station in silent running mode.
Where you're going, you don't need no stinking shields.
Inside the station can include the mailslot sides, but not the toast rack.
Screenshot should be less than 60 seconds before a docking or buying screenshot, as splattering your ship on the back of the station is hardly stealthy.
FAQ
Q: Is there a set start area or just in a station about to buy one of the mixers?
There is no set starting station. You can start at any station you wish, presumably one that sells one of the ingredients.
You may purchase the ingredient from that station before starting the race.
You may not purchase an ingredient from another station, take it somewhere else, and then start.
You may only have the ingredient from your current location.
Q:Is the YT-1300 Cobra a locked set up? E.g can I remove the shield? Extra excitement factor
Yep, the YT-1300 and High as a Kite classes are locked, and you do not need a shield for silent running, so you don't get one.
Am I allowed to use permit locked systems e.g. Shinrarta Dezhra?
Drinx Inx. scientists have determined that the supposed mineral benefits of the Waters of Shintara, as suspected by the vast majority of the scientific community, are, to use the technical term, "nonsense".
As we have only the HIGHEST standards for our beverages, they will not be accepted as ingredients for the maXXXXXer mixer challenge.
Anything on the pre-approved list will be, whether it requires a permit or not.
You're welcome to pass through permit-locked systems on your route if you determine they are advantageous.
Q: How the hell am I supposed to plot a course?!
I'm sure your bright mind will figure something out. In the meantime, here's a list of useful stuffs:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/223321-Rares-Trading-Metro-Map
http://www.agisb.com/user/andragon/elite_rare_res2.jpg
http://eliteraretrader.co.uk/
http://eliterares.toolset.io/
http://www.elitetradingtool.co.uk/
http://www.hozbase.co.uk/elitedangerous
Raikogram of DOOOOM:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Zv55yEjVdHrNzkH7BPnTCtXRs8GDHqchYjo9Svkyh4/edit#gid=0
There is no set starting station. You can start at any station you wish, presumably one that sells one of the ingredients.
You may purchase the ingredient from that station before starting the race.
You may not purchase an ingredient from another station, take it somewhere else, and then start.
You may only have the ingredient from your current location.
Q:Is the YT-1300 Cobra a locked set up? E.g can I remove the shield? Extra excitement factor
Yep, the YT-1300 and High as a Kite classes are locked, and you do not need a shield for silent running, so you don't get one.
Am I allowed to use permit locked systems e.g. Shinrarta Dezhra?
Drinx Inx. scientists have determined that the supposed mineral benefits of the Waters of Shintara, as suspected by the vast majority of the scientific community, are, to use the technical term, "nonsense".
As we have only the HIGHEST standards for our beverages, they will not be accepted as ingredients for the maXXXXXer mixer challenge.
Anything on the pre-approved list will be, whether it requires a permit or not.
You're welcome to pass through permit-locked systems on your route if you determine they are advantageous.
Q: How the hell am I supposed to plot a course?!
I'm sure your bright mind will figure something out. In the meantime, here's a list of useful stuffs:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/223321-Rares-Trading-Metro-Map
http://www.agisb.com/user/andragon/elite_rare_res2.jpg
http://eliteraretrader.co.uk/
http://eliterares.toolset.io/
http://www.elitetradingtool.co.uk/
http://www.hozbase.co.uk/elitedangerous
Raikogram of DOOOOM:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Zv55yEjVdHrNzkH7BPnTCtXRs8GDHqchYjo9Svkyh4/edit#gid=0
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