SUBMIT ENTRY
Description
The Buckyball Racing Club, sponsored by MetaDrive Inc., presents an event to test the mettle of even the most reckless courageous racers! Seeking information on the effects and mechanics of Frame Shift Drive Supercharging, pilots are invited to swing around and through Jackson’s Lighthouse, the bubble’s only primary neutron star. This event also commemorates beloved science fiction hero Doctor Daniel Jackson’s original discovery of the first “Stargate,” by passing through stations Carter and O'Neill.
This race does not require Horizons content.
Estimated time to run is under 20 minutes.
Regulation hauler class is available for <200k, and perfect for new racers!
Objective
Dash in loops around Jackson's Lighthouse while straining and supercharging your Friendship Drive to the limit.
Embrace danger.
Ride the purple wave.
Submit FSD data to MetaDrive Inc. For Science!
Scoreboard
Staging Area - The Greasy Drive Bar
Classes and Courses
Open Unlimited
Any ship, any modules, any engineer upgrades.
No FSD injection. MetaDriva Inc. already has ample data on Jumponium FSD charging, and does not believe this is a fruitful area of research.
Route:
HIP 27980, Hammond Gateway (2763 ls, Orbis Starport)
--- 107.80 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 193.35 ly --- > HIP 41817 (HIP 41817 B, 64ls, Neutron Star)
--- 193.35 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 192.93 ly --- > O'Neill Settlement, Chacocha (34 ls, Ocellus Starport)
--- 192.93 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 240.99 ly --- > Beta Sculptoris (Beta Sculptoris B, ~1300 ls, Neutron Star)
--- 240.99 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 107.80 ly --- > HIP 27980, Hammond Gateway (2,763 ls, Orbis Starport)
Note: Travel to HIP 41817 B and Beta Sculptoris B is optional, you must visit those systems, but use of the secondary neutron star for boost is up to you!
Regulation Hauler
A basic exploration loadout for the Hauler. It’s pretty much a tin can with drives at this point. Excellent for experimentation.
Changes from default loadout:
- A-Rated FSD
- All other modules D-rated
- 3D Fuel scoop added
- Cargo racks sold
- Shield sold
- Weapon sold
- Fuel tank shrunk
- Adv or Int Disco Scanners are fine
- Cosmetic changes are encouraged
Route:
HIP 27980, Hammond Gateway (2763 ls, Orbis Starport)
--- 107.80 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 133.99 ly --- > Ackwada, Carter Hangar (54 ls, Coriolis Starport)
--- 133.99 ly --- > Jackson’s Lighthouse
--- 107.80 ly --- > HIP 27980, Hammond Gateway (2,763 ls, Orbis Starport)
Tips and Tricks
New to racing? Please refer to the following instructional video, generously commissioned by Anthony and Enoch Lonnegan, produced by CMDR Furrycat:
[video=youtube;6Pk5rjMu11Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk5rjMu11Q[/video]
Been awhile, looking for more advanced tips and tricks? Check out the recent video from Lavecon made by CMDR Alec Turner:
[video=youtube;6PLCYL4qCqU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PLCYL4qCqU[/video]
Confused as to how FSD Supercharging works? Consult this handy graphic from CMDR MackTheHunter
Ready to push the limits of stress and sanity? Try double charging!
[video=youtube;apYNwGjwcB0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apYNwGjwcB0[/video]
How to Fly
- Choose race class: Regulation Hauler or Open Unlimited
- Outfit your ship.
- Get yourself to Hammond Gateway, in HIP 27980, and take a screenshot on the pad.
- Fly to Jackson’s Lighthouse, take a screenshot, supercharge your FSD, and jump towards <Station2>.
- Land at Station2, take a screenshot, and take off heading back towards Jackson’s Lighthouse.
- Arrive at Jackson’s Lighthouse, take a screenshot, FSD charge, and boost to the finish line!
- Return to Hammond Gateway, and take a screenshot once docked.
- Submit your run using this form.
Proof and Submissions
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 example, Plays.tv for AMD, Shadowplay for Nvidia, and Game DVR for Xbox.
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 start and end screenshot times.
For the Regulation Hauler, you'll need 6 screenshots.
1. In Hammond Gateway on landing pad with station clock showing
2. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
3. In Carter Hangar on landing pad with station clock showing
4. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
5. In Hammond Gateway on landing pad with Station clock showing.
6. After Race end, screenshot of module damage and loadout. (right panel, modules, single shot fine, no data link scanner required to be visible)
For Open Unlimited, 10 screenshots.
1. In Hammond Gateway on landing pad with station clock showing
2. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
3. In HIP 41817 with system name and Clock showing.
4. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
5. In O'Neill Settlement, Chacocha on landing pad with station clock showing
6. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
7. In Beta Sculptoris with system name and Clock showing.
8. In Jackson’s Lighthouse with system name and Clock showing.
9. In Hammond Gateway on landing pad with Station clock showing.
10. After Race end, screenshot of module damage and loadout. (right panel, modules, multiple shots might be necessary)
Note: Travel to HIP 41817 B and Beta Sculptoris B is optional, you must take screenshots in those systems, but not necessarily next to those bodies.
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.
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 Moon the Lighthouse
CMDR Bruski
Sugar Glider (Asp X)
Open Unlimited
FAQ
Have any questions? Please post them in this thread and I'll answer as soon as possible!
Q: Is stacking double jumps acceptable if the arms line up?
A: Yes, the more dangerous option is always encouraged!
Q: Is mooning the Lighthouse advisable?
A: It's a lawless system, what can I say?
Q: Can I submit runs from multiple CMDRs?
A: If you have them, yes, feel free!
Q: Can I submit runs for multiple ship types in the Open Unlimited Class?
A: Yes, variety is encouraged! Only the fastest ship will count for placement, though honorable mention will be given to the fastest ship of each size category.
Q: Can I begin the race with a supercharged FSD? (from using the double charge technique above)
A: Yes! The name of the race is DOUBLE Action Jackson after all.
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