Dots in Outfitting?
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The dots represent the size of the slot for the modules that can be equipped there. So, for example, a one dot slot is the smallest, while a 2 dot slot is bigger and so on. The modules that fit into those slots come in sizes as well. A one dot module can fit in a one dot slot, but a two dot module would be too big to fit in there. However, a two dot slot can accommodate either a one dot or two dot module. The dots are just a size classification. More dots = bigger
The letters represent the quality of the module, with E being the lowest and A being the best. The better the quality, the better the performance but also the higher the cost.
The trick to outfitting your ships is finding the best combination of size (dots) and quality (letters) for your modules that works for you and your budget.
Hope this helped!
The letters represent the quality of the module, with E being the lowest and A being the best. The better the quality, the better the performance but also the higher the cost.
The trick to outfitting your ships is finding the best combination of size (dots) and quality (letters) for your modules that works for you and your budget.
Hope this helped!
It is size and quality indicator.
Modules are set in order of size (numerical value, 1 being the smallest, rising up, up to size 8) and quality (E being on the bottom, A being on the top - a bit more about it later).
Ships you have in 3 sizes: small, medium and large. Small ships, like Sidewinder, Adder, Cobra, Vulture, etc. have rather small modules slots and limitations. Big ships, like Anaconda, Cutter, Corvette, T-9, etc. have more slots and larger ones. Number in slot description indicates what is the max you can fit in. You can fit smaller module no problem but then you are limited to this module performance. It's sometimes intended (for exploration namely) to fit smaller power plant than module slot allows.
Next thing is lettering value. It shows the "quality" of module. And it's performance. E-rated is generally the worse stat and performance wise but the cheapest one. D-rated is the lightest one but can have heat and integrity issues. A-rated is best performance but the most expensive.
Ex. Frame Shift Drive module slot (FSD) in a Python is class 5. It means you can fit anything from 1X to 5X FSD module there. The bigger in number, the better range you get. Now let's say you decided to focus on 5-grade. You have 5E (the worst) by default and exchanging it to more expensive but lighter and better 5D will grant you increased jump range. Fit 5A and you will get the most possible range, before engineering and Guardian FSD booster.
Note that some things don't have the full lettering range - cargo slots are all E-rated despite having size range from small 1 (2 tones of capacity) up to 7 size.
And dots - it is just a visual representation of maximum slot capacity. Not that each slot of your ship has set of those. If your module match the amount of dots then you have the largest possible installed. If your module is smaller than the slot, remaining dots will be hollow. It is seen when you install 2-size module in like 5 size slot.
In short:
- number is a SIZE (the higher the larger)
- letter is QUALITY (A through E, descending order)
Modules are set in order of size (numerical value, 1 being the smallest, rising up, up to size 8) and quality (E being on the bottom, A being on the top - a bit more about it later).
Ships you have in 3 sizes: small, medium and large. Small ships, like Sidewinder, Adder, Cobra, Vulture, etc. have rather small modules slots and limitations. Big ships, like Anaconda, Cutter, Corvette, T-9, etc. have more slots and larger ones. Number in slot description indicates what is the max you can fit in. You can fit smaller module no problem but then you are limited to this module performance. It's sometimes intended (for exploration namely) to fit smaller power plant than module slot allows.
Next thing is lettering value. It shows the "quality" of module. And it's performance. E-rated is generally the worse stat and performance wise but the cheapest one. D-rated is the lightest one but can have heat and integrity issues. A-rated is best performance but the most expensive.
Ex. Frame Shift Drive module slot (FSD) in a Python is class 5. It means you can fit anything from 1X to 5X FSD module there. The bigger in number, the better range you get. Now let's say you decided to focus on 5-grade. You have 5E (the worst) by default and exchanging it to more expensive but lighter and better 5D will grant you increased jump range. Fit 5A and you will get the most possible range, before engineering and Guardian FSD booster.
Note that some things don't have the full lettering range - cargo slots are all E-rated despite having size range from small 1 (2 tones of capacity) up to 7 size.
And dots - it is just a visual representation of maximum slot capacity. Not that each slot of your ship has set of those. If your module match the amount of dots then you have the largest possible installed. If your module is smaller than the slot, remaining dots will be hollow. It is seen when you install 2-size module in like 5 size slot.
In short:
- number is a SIZE (the higher the larger)
- letter is QUALITY (A through E, descending order)
What Rooks said.
You can see all the stats in the outfitting screen - pick a module you have fitted in your ship, note its class (A-E) and compare the values with modules of other classes etc.
Typically E is the most basic, D is the lightest weight, C is ... er ... yeah, B has the most integrity (hitpoints essentially) and A will have the overall best stat for the module type (jump range, thrust, sensor range.)
The dots represent the largest available module at that station, so if there is a 3 dot module you will be able to place this in any slot 3 and above. The dot just represents the largest module available i.e 3 dots = size 3 module.
As mentioned the lettering represents the build quality of the module. Starting with A being the Best and E being the worst.
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As mentioned the lettering represents the build quality of the module. Starting with A being the Best and E being the worst.
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Thanks Commanders! 
And can we share the module space? (It might not be the right word, sorry. I'm not an English user.) I mean, can I fit 2 •• modules to a •••• space, or 4 • modules to a •••• space, etc.? (We should be able to do it, otherwise we waste our cargo space… but as I saw, it doesn't work. Maybe I'm just too rookie.)
And can we share the module space? (It might not be the right word, sorry. I'm not an English user.) I mean, can I fit 2 •• modules to a •••• space, or 4 • modules to a •••• space, etc.? (We should be able to do it, otherwise we waste our cargo space… but as I saw, it doesn't work. Maybe I'm just too rookie.)
Thanks Commanders!
And can we share the module space? (It might not be the right word, sorry. I'm not an English user.) I mean, can I fit 2 •• modules to a •••• space, or 4 • modules to a •••• space, etc.? (We should be able to do it, otherwise we waste our cargo space… but as I saw, it doesn't work. Maybe I'm just too rookie.)
No, module compartments can't be split to fit more than one module each, irrespective of size.