Horizons Finding Rare/Very Rare metals

Mercury7

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Are the occurrence of metals random, or can you find certain metals more frequently in certain locations?

Probably unsurpringly, I'm looking for the usual suspects Yttrium, Polonium, and Technetium.

I understand these are in the "Very Rare" category, but I'm looking at loading the dice. :p

Does anyone know if it is possible, and willing to share? Thanks! [up]
 
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TomS

TomS
Do you check your system map? It will tell you which materials can be found on the planet and what the % chance of finding them is.
 

Mercury7

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TomS said:
Do you check your system map? It will tell you which materials can be found on the planet and what the % chance of finding them is.
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Yes, but I don't see this info? For example, I see the description in the panel that says "gas giant" and explains if the rings are ice or rock, etc., but I hardly ever see the additional info.

For planets, I never see a description (except ice/rock).

Can you give me a step-by-step so I know if I'm missing something?

I click the tab with lines (textual information on selected body). I presume it should be there?

I'm carrying an ADS and DSS so when I fly there I should definitely have all the info, but I never see this detail for planets.

I used to see (for rings) things like "pristine", but it disappeared a while ago.
 
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Mercury7

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I just did some searching, and apparently it is a bug with the system map! :(

At least 2.2 is only a couple of days away! Hopefully it is fixed.
 
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TomS

TomS
Here is a screenshot - you will need to scan the planet with a detailed surface scanner to get this information. If you have a detailed surface scanner installed - you just need to select the planet and fly towards it - the scan will begin as soon as you're close enough. Hope that helps...

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Mercury7

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Huh...! I don't think I've ever seen the bottom part with the break-down! Wow! I'll check here shortly and see if it appears!

Rep inbound! Thank you!
 
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