I'm sitting outside a cafe in Covent Garden getting odd looks from passers by because I literally have tears of laughter streaming down my face. Dude ... I had no idea how far it was possible to push this whole overheating thing. OK, well, perhaps not quite THAT far, but even so. Does anyone know where I can pick up some asbestos pants before I attempt my next run?
Community Event / Creation Buckyball Racing Club presents: The Kessel Run (31.10 - 15.11)
- Thread starter Stern Winter
- Start date
No problem
- I had just finished, but was going to warn about long hyperspace lags - especially on the final run to Jabbah - I reckon a good ten of the jumps at least had 30s or more delay on them (based on a normal jump to jump time of 45s). .... Has anyone else experienced this - was the same on Sunday evening as well.Hahaha, that is some of the most reckless fuel scooping I've ever seen (actually, considering it was terminal, it might be the most - 1st place
), even for a buckyballer!- I like it
Yes, as long it doesn't stay above 150% for more than one or two jumps you're probably totally fine
Yes, as long it doesn't stay above 150% for more than one or two jumps you're probably totally fine
Pop Quiz:
Ship insurance and instant repairs at dock were introduced in ED for which of the following:
1. Absurd pilots who have scant regard for taking care of their ships
2. Buckyballers
3. Trick question; 1 & 2 above are the same thing.
I have just completed my first Kessel Run.
CMDR Name: <-lightspeed->
Forum Name: superflyguy
Class you will be running in...: Open Unlimited,
Ship type: Cobra MkIII
Ship Name: Glitterstim
knocked out a satisfactory sub 2 hour time; 01:59:00! Save for a total abberation at the last landing (planetary emergency stop), two loops of shame and an interdiction I think I could challenge Alec for top Cobra! Especially is I employ furrycat's wonderful 'aggressive fuel scooping' technique Much fun was had.
thanks very much Stern for organising.
here we are at the finish line
CMDR Name: <-lightspeed->
Forum Name: superflyguy
Class you will be running in...: Open Unlimited,
Ship type: Cobra MkIII
Ship Name: Glitterstim
knocked out a satisfactory sub 2 hour time; 01:59:00! Save for a total abberation at the last landing (planetary emergency stop), two loops of shame and an interdiction I think I could challenge Alec for top Cobra! Especially is I employ furrycat's wonderful 'aggressive fuel scooping' technique Much fun was had.
thanks very much Stern for organising.
here we are at the finish line
It's the only way to refuel! You should introduce it to your passengers on your next tour!
Ah ha, except ... I just bought myself a new flight suit
Great! Can these suits be bought in George Lucas? Just going to start a new run.
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Well whaddya know, I happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch a photo of Cmdr Raiko docking in order to drop off some passengers during his latest Kessel Run.
Please mind your step as you exit the ship and thank you for flying with Raiko air today.
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Well whaddya know, I happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch a photo of Cmdr Raiko docking during his latest Kessel Run.
Ha!, obviously a fake...it's in black and white, ha!
Lol.Well whaddya know, I happened to be in the right place at the right time to catch a photo of Cmdr Raiko docking in order to drop off some passengers during his latest Kessel Run.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/03/03/article-2287608-186AEA9F000005DC-218_638x479.jpg
Please mind your step as you exit the ship and thank you for flying with Raiko air today.
Curses, I didn't think there were any other CMDRs watching!
Whoops, I seem to be making a habit of this... Apologies to CMDR Markzx59, who messaged me on local chat in Jabbah. I was AFK, not ignoring you!
Speaking of which... I have been home from my little exploration jaunt for a few days now, but it didn't feel right posting until I had something to show for it. Well... I'm back!
Now that's proper racing.
Speaking of which... I have been home from my little exploration jaunt for a few days now, but it didn't feel right posting until I had something to show for it. Well... I'm back!
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Whoops, I seem to be making a habit of this... Apologies to CMDR Markzx59, who messaged me on local chat in Jabbah. I was AFK, not ignoring you!
Now that's proper racing.
Speaking of which... I have been home from my little exploration jaunt for a few days now, but it didn't feel right posting until I had something to show for it. Well... I'm back!
http://i.imgur.com/cdzIb99.png
I figured you were AFK lol. Lucky I didn't have an FSDI
That was my first run, managed 1:59 ish in the Cobra, had a 6 minute detour at Dao Jungu to buy a DSC for my journey back so would have been 1:53
Still need to send my pics in, so that is assuming I am working it out right.Think I will give it a try in my Asp next.
Run number two completed, this time employing the furrycat fuel scooping technique. Surprisingly successful!
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go sit in a bucket of water!
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Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go sit in a bucket of water!
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Wednesday morning board update
Today we welcome the lost adventurer, CMDR Alot, returned from long distance exploration and jumping straight into first place, just ahead of CMDR Cookieholes new and improved time.
CMDR Tuna Mage was also able to improve on his time by nearly 13 minutes, putting him clearly in the lead of the Cobras. CMDR Tuna Mage employed a new, experimental heat-resisting paint job. The race adjudicators will have to deliberate on that one.
CMDR Alec Turner was able to shave 5 minutes and change off his previous time. Unfortunately not enough to keep his former 1st place among Cobra pilots. He might have to install those buckets of water permanently in his cockpit.
Finally, CMDR <-lightspeed-> has submitted a respectable time of 1:59:00, just ahead of CMDR Anuranium.
Open Unlimited:
No new entries in the staging area.
Staging:
The Sidewinders are still anchored firmly to their landing pads. We can only hope for some exciting action here.
Regulation Sidewinder:
The Reg. Cobra class sees CMDR Furrycat outstrip CMDR Kliggson with a scorching time of 1:45:15, nearly 1½ minutes ahead of 2nd place.
This means that CMDR Kliggson has lost his leading position in both Open and Cobra classes. Will he strike back with a vengeance ? Only time will tell.
Regulation Cobra Mk III:
Today we welcome the lost adventurer, CMDR Alot, returned from long distance exploration and jumping straight into first place, just ahead of CMDR Cookieholes new and improved time.
CMDR Tuna Mage was also able to improve on his time by nearly 13 minutes, putting him clearly in the lead of the Cobras. CMDR Tuna Mage employed a new, experimental heat-resisting paint job. The race adjudicators will have to deliberate on that one.
CMDR Alec Turner was able to shave 5 minutes and change off his previous time. Unfortunately not enough to keep his former 1st place among Cobra pilots. He might have to install those buckets of water permanently in his cockpit.
Finally, CMDR <-lightspeed-> has submitted a respectable time of 1:59:00, just ahead of CMDR Anuranium.
Open Unlimited:
No new entries in the staging area.
Staging:
The Sidewinders are still anchored firmly to their landing pads. We can only hope for some exciting action here.
Regulation Sidewinder:
The Reg. Cobra class sees CMDR Furrycat outstrip CMDR Kliggson with a scorching time of 1:45:15, nearly 1½ minutes ahead of 2nd place.
This means that CMDR Kliggson has lost his leading position in both Open and Cobra classes. Will he strike back with a vengeance ? Only time will tell.
Regulation Cobra Mk III:
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