Heading back out!

B Wald

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Exploration has always been one of my favourite occupations in ED. It was the first (and still the only) category I reached "Elite" in.

The game becomes very "Zen" out in the black- Just me, my wee DBX, and the Infinite Void.

I'd been kicking around the bubble for a few months, doing "populated space" stuff, during which time I signed up here. Recently there have been a few threads about going exploring (looking at YOU, Cmdr. Crashdown :)) which inspired me to hit the "road" again.

I've retooled my ol' DB Explorer, now featuring D-rated PP, PD, O², thrusters and sensors, A-rated FSD and an A4 scoop + ADS/DSS. I didn't take shields, AFMU or heatsinks, relying instead on careful flying to see me through. This get 'er jumping 33+ Ly, not too shabby!

I have no idea where I'm going- Beagle point? Outer rim? It matters not. I'm going.

I'll post pics. I launched the same evening that skins were announced, so I flew home to paint my ship before setting out again. Therefore the first couple pics will show the default skin.

Hold the fort, see y'all when I get home.

++DBX Bravo-Whiskey-Alpha, out++

O7
 
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B Wald

B
Thanks, Cmdr. Here's a pic:

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1st Water World of the trip, found it just before I turned back.
 

Tafmeister

Tafmeister
B Wald said:
Thanks, Cmdr. Here's a pic:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2ezi8ed.jpg

1st Water World of the trip, found it just before I turned back.
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thats a nice picture - the planet looks serene and calm. You mentioned you turned back? To the bubble? That's a short exploration trip!

On a side note ... 4A fuel scoop against a 32T fuel tank takes aaaaaaages ... My own trip to Sag A and back was in a DBX and blimey ... I have quite a few memories of sitting there waiting to fuel up ... Love the jump range though !
 

Reina Kaede

Reina Kaede
Get some calming tunes to fly to while you're out there, and safe travels.

Here's a tip, I don't know if it still works, so if you do it, you'll be testing it for me; Turning off Flight Assist while in normal flight will make you stay at zero throttle when you jump to a new system. It doesn't hinder Supercruise in any way, and prevents any accidental star kisses.
 

Tafmeister

Tafmeister
EmptyVoid95 said:
Get some calming tunes to fly to while you're out there, and safe travels.

Here's a tip, I don't know if it still works, so if you do it, you'll be testing it for me; Turning off Flight Assist while in normal flight will make you stay at zero throttle when you jump to a new system. It doesn't hinder Supercruise in any way, and prevents any accidental star kisses.
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I can concur that the above statement of advice is correct.
 

Crashdown BSG

Crashdown BSG
Glad I inspired you :)
Good luck on your trip CMDR.

Nice pic BTW, I've catalogued loads of water worlds on my expedition :)

Fly safe Commander
 

B Wald

B
Tafmeister said:
thats a nice picture - the planet looks serene and calm. You mentioned you turned back? To the bubble? That's a short exploration trip!

On a side note ... 4A fuel scoop against a 32T fuel tank takes aaaaaaages ... My own trip to Sag A and back was in a DBX and blimey ... I have quite a few memories of sitting there waiting to fuel up ... Love the jump range though !
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Yeah, in the OP I explain why I turned back. I'm already further out than I first got.

4A scoop is good enough for me, full tank in a couple minutes.

EmptyVoid95 said:
Get some calming tunes to fly to while you're out there, and safe travels.

Here's a tip, I don't know if it still works, so if you do it, you'll be testing it for me; Turning off Flight Assist while in normal flight will make you stay at zero throttle when you jump to a new system. It doesn't hinder Supercruise in any way, and prevents any accidental star kisses.
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I like to listen to Deep Purple while out in the Deep Black.

To drop at zero throttle, I either:

a.) Throttle down during FSD countdown
b.) Charge FSD while at full stop and using boost to initiate the jump
 

Kenneth McGrew

Kenneth McGrew
B Wald said:
Exploration has always been one of my favourite occupations in ED. It was the first (and still the only) category I reached "Elite" in.

The game becomes very "Zen" out in the black- Just me, my wee DBX, and the Infinite Void.

I'd been kicking around the bubble for a few months, doing "populated space" stuff, during which time I signed up here. Recently there have been a few threads about going exploring (looking at YOU, Cmdr. Crashdown :)) which inspired me to hit the "road" again.

I've retooled my ol' DB Explorer, now featuring D-rated PP, PD, O², thrusters and sensors, A-rated FSD and an A4 scoop + ADS/DSS. I didn't take shields, AFMU or heatsinks, relying instead on careful flying to see me through. This get 'er jumping 33+ Ly, not too shabby!

I have no idea where I'm going- Beagle point? Outer rim? It matters not. I'm going.

I'll post pics. I launched the same evening that skins were announced, so I flew home to paint my ship before setting out again. Therefore the first couple pics will show the default skin.

Hold the fort, see y'all when I get home.

++DBX Bravo-Whiskey-Alpha, out++

O7
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i was contemplating going back out but in a DBS / Courier / Asp scout but the high 26ly ~ ish range puts me off, i don't want to take my asp ex again though, i dunno i quite like the idea of taking a small ship to the edge of space.
 

B Wald

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Kenneth Mcgrew said:
i was contemplating going back out but in a DBS / Courier / Asp scout but the high 26ly ~ ish range puts me off, i don't want to take my asp ex again though, i dunno i quite like the idea of taking a small ship to the edge of space.
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I highly recommend the DBX. Handles great both in realspace and SC, superb visibility from cockpit, BIG ol' jump range. Not too pricey either.
 

Sylon

Sylon
EmptyVoid95 said:
Get some calming tunes to fly to while you're out there, and safe travels.

Here's a tip, I don't know if it still works, so if you do it, you'll be testing it for me; Turning off Flight Assist while in normal flight will make you stay at zero throttle when you jump to a new system. It doesn't hinder Supercruise in any way, and prevents any accidental star kisses.
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What I do is charge FSD while stationary. Then when it's ready, just hit the boost button. You should drop out in the next system throttled down.
 

tafkabb

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Kenneth Mcgrew said:
anyone got some screenshots of it in white?
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I got a white DBS, will that do? I'll post a screenie this afternoon

Kenneth Mcgrew said:
i was contemplating going back out but in a DBS / Courier / Asp scout but the high 26ly ~ ish range puts me off, i don't want to take my asp ex again though, i dunno i quite like the idea of taking a small ship to the edge of space.
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Don't take a Courier - the 3A is so slow you can't even fill a standard tank before the ship overheats. No fun at all.
The DBS is better; it has the same 3A scoop but runs a lot cooler so doesn't overheat when scooping.
I've never flown the Asp Scout, I don't know anything about it.
Like others, I love the DBX. Point at the star, scoop and scan. Slow it down, take in the sights, the scoop speed isn't an issue
 

Kenneth McGrew

Kenneth McGrew
BongoBaggins said:
I got a white DBS, will that do? I'll post a screenie this afternoon



Don't take a Courier - the 3A is so slow you can't even fill a standard tank before the ship overheats. No fun at all.
The DBS is better; it has the same 3A scoop but runs a lot cooler so doesn't overheat when scooping.
I've never flown the Asp Scout, I don't know anything about it.
Like others, I love the DBX. Point at the star, scoop and scan. Slow it down, take in the sights, the scoop speed isn't an issue
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Yay! let me see the white DBS (it's all about the screenshots when exploring and google dont have any white DBs exploring)


yeah i've not flown my courier for a while, i forgot the hull was made from chocolate,

choice is now between shield-less DBS or DBX so i can fit a AFU, although i did notice if you get a B-spec AFU you get more ammo, does it work a bit like SCB's where if i take a B spec it will have more repair points overall?

DBX has 33+LY without scrimping too much though :)
 
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