Exploration and 1.3 Powerplay

streki

streki
Hello Commanders,

I'm returning from a 6 week trip to the Core, and I'm thinking about handing in my data........

But 1.3 is just around the corner, and I don't know if it has anything in store for exploration......

Does anyone know of any advantages/disadvantages or either handing in data before 1.3 hits, or after it arrives ?

Are we expecting any changes at all that might affect the value (in either credits or rep) of exploration data ?

Thanks
 

ColdFish

ColdFish
No info about the values for explo objects changing.

But selling explo data might have an influence on factions, so if you want to go political in 1.3 there is the chance that keeping your data will benefit you once 1.3 hits.
 

Zulu Romeo

Zulu Romeo
It has been suggested that some Powers may be offering bonuses for the exploration-minded player in return for pledging one's loyalty. Although unconfirmed officially as a Power, news about Senator Loren might be of interest... ;)
 

Surly_Badger

Surly_Badger
I'd say if you don't need the cash right away, hang onto it until Powerplay. I've seen nary a peep about the prices for data changing, but it may be worth it for the rep gains once Powerplay is out -- although it sounds like it will be harder to get rep in some factions. If you're thinking of unloading it and getting empire rep for a clipper, it might be better to do that, now.

I guess the summary is: if you need the money or rep now, unload what you need. Otherwise, wait.
 

iain666

iain666
I'm waiting to see the stats on the Courier to find out if I need to suck up to the Empire to get one or if I don't care...
 

drkaii

drkaii
I asked this question a while back and nobody knows. I know what you are asking - can it be used to gain "rank" in the powers. I hope so, I'm holding on to mine :D

Now I just wish they'd hurry it up - I can't actually play the game till then...
 

Dommarraa

Dommarraa
I don't think keeping it will be particularly usefull. There will be no Explorer power, confirmed. Pp is a new level of power between minor and major, so I dont think it will have much effect on the current rep system. It is another 2 or 3 weeks till it goes live, can you guarantee that you won't die in that time? If so keep it, but I think I would use it.

Get a middle Imp rank for the courier, them use the rest to unlock some independent permits
 

Galten75

Galten75
There will not be an explorer oriented Power but there will be a Power with explorer perks, from the DB PowerPlay Q&A:

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=140067

Quote Originally Posted by Abroxos

Hi David,
Will there be an Exploration focused Faction in Powerplay?

A: There is no exploration oriented Power, but there is a Power with exploration-specific perks...

// G
 

Whiterose

Whiterose
Whilst no info on selling data, there was something for slecting planets on the system menu. I shall still be out when 1.3 hits so will let you all know.
 

drkaii

drkaii
I finally got a reply from Michael about whether we should hold on to it or not:

Michael Brookes said:
Powers can provide some perks for explorers, but you'd need to work at it to gain those benefits. I personally wouldn't but there could be some benefit for waiting, but it won't be immediate.

Michael
Click to expand...

Bit of a murky answer but I think I'll save it
 
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