Horizons Disappearing loot

[D.D.Hariman]

Ok, this happened once before and I chalked it up to simply getting out of scanner range. Not this time though as it is clear that I was almost to get it scooped.

What happened??

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3UfwiG4zNJfaTBndEdmMlpRZ2c

 

[Marcus Machiavelli]

loot has a hull % that goes down all the time. Once it is 0% it is gone.

 

[Faded Glory]

Ok, this happened once before and I chalked it up to simply getting out of scanner range. Not this time though as it is clear that I was almost to get it scooped.

What happened??

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3UfwiG4zNJfaTBndEdmMlpRZ2c

Notice the number underneath the cargo scoop window, representing the health or integrity of what you are trying to scoop? Once it gets to zero, the item will simply disappear. That's what happened.

You will find this often with cargo salvage too.

 

[metatheurgist]

Stuff that comes off ships degrade. See that hull% counting down below the selected target icon? Bloody Ninjas!

 

[Teh Smoo]

I think this applies to any new drops. If you stumble on stuff floating in space, it's locked at 100% unless shot or rammed or something. But drops, or jettisons, have a limited lifespan. Because of reasons.

 

[Marcus Machiavelli]

But drops, or jettisons, have a limited lifespan. Because of reasons.

Because some of us spend 3 hours killing in conflict zones and they get full of loot as it is! Without this mechanic it would be CRAZY full!