so... did something change with the heat mechanics or am i overlooking something? until today i got into stations surrounded by authority vessels just fine by (before exiting from hyperspace) switching off all but the essential modules, (immediately after having exited hyperspace) going into silent running and then docking as quickly as possible. no scan, or at least only a scan warning but then nothing happend.
today i got busted twice, once ironically after having finally invested in a heat sink launcher, meaning i startet at 0% heat when i engaged silent running; he other time i was at around 35% heat, then even switched thrusters and flight assist off (trying to be extra cautious) and silent running on, but got scanned (and fined) within 5 seconds or so –43k credits for 4 illegal gold and 1 silver. that hurt, especially since that station didn't even have a black market (well, i had to give it a try).
to be honest, sneaking (stuff) into stations is off the menu for me now. it's not a big problem, since i'm mainly into bounty hunting at the moment anyway; it's just a bit sad, i kind of liked it as a bonus.
(and yes, i've seen the isinona videos with very elaborate maneouvers to sneak into stations. as stated at the beginning of my post, so far that hasn't been necessary for me, and i wonder if / what has changed or what else i have overlooked).
happy flying commanders, cu out there, and i appreciate any help!
today i got busted twice, once ironically after having finally invested in a heat sink launcher, meaning i startet at 0% heat when i engaged silent running; he other time i was at around 35% heat, then even switched thrusters and flight assist off (trying to be extra cautious) and silent running on, but got scanned (and fined) within 5 seconds or so –43k credits for 4 illegal gold and 1 silver. that hurt, especially since that station didn't even have a black market (well, i had to give it a try).
to be honest, sneaking (stuff) into stations is off the menu for me now. it's not a big problem, since i'm mainly into bounty hunting at the moment anyway; it's just a bit sad, i kind of liked it as a bonus.
(and yes, i've seen the isinona videos with very elaborate maneouvers to sneak into stations. as stated at the beginning of my post, so far that hasn't been necessary for me, and i wonder if / what has changed or what else i have overlooked).
happy flying commanders, cu out there, and i appreciate any help!
