So I'm a Xbox guy and will be buying the Horizons update tomorrow, and really looking forward to it as I've been wanting to land on planets for the longest time! I have an Anaconda, and over 300 million in credits. I am planning on takeoff the Conda on a long range exploration run. Any tips on outfitting or in general would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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If you've ever been exploring, before, you know everything, just this time pack a hangar and couple of SRVs with you. 
hangars come in even classes (2, 4 and 6) and can house 1, 2 or 4 SRVs respectively. (And yes, it's better to have more than one SRV)
If you're going to do it in Anaconda, though, I'd highly recommend strong thrusters, instead of light ones, like most explorers do.
When you are nearing the planet, one of the most important numbers on the HUD is at the bottom right - G-meter.
Up to 3g planets you'll be fine, above that, you will have to be careful.
Another thing is that you should always have at least "some" shields. Without shields it's virtually impossible to land without damage. Might be minor, but adds up on longer trips.
Once down on the surface, and after you get your bearings, one of the first things you should do, is to look at the synthesis and write down materials that you'll need for SRV refuel and repairs. SRVs fuel tank lasts about an hour (up to two if you're saving fuel) so it's better to start collecting rocks right away. (And it's batter to do that in the bubble BEFORE you head into unknown.
Wave scanner can give you lots of useful info. There was a thread about it and all the signals it gives and what they mean. I'll try to find it.
Anyway, it would be a good idea to stay in the bubble a few more days and experiment with some cheaper ship and get to know what's what.
hangars come in even classes (2, 4 and 6) and can house 1, 2 or 4 SRVs respectively. (And yes, it's better to have more than one SRV)
If you're going to do it in Anaconda, though, I'd highly recommend strong thrusters, instead of light ones, like most explorers do.
When you are nearing the planet, one of the most important numbers on the HUD is at the bottom right - G-meter.
Up to 3g planets you'll be fine, above that, you will have to be careful.
Another thing is that you should always have at least "some" shields. Without shields it's virtually impossible to land without damage. Might be minor, but adds up on longer trips.
Once down on the surface, and after you get your bearings, one of the first things you should do, is to look at the synthesis and write down materials that you'll need for SRV refuel and repairs. SRVs fuel tank lasts about an hour (up to two if you're saving fuel) so it's better to start collecting rocks right away. (And it's batter to do that in the bubble BEFORE you head into unknown.
Wave scanner can give you lots of useful info. There was a thread about it and all the signals it gives and what they mean. I'll try to find it.
Anyway, it would be a good idea to stay in the bubble a few more days and experiment with some cheaper ship and get to know what's what.
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Good advice. Thanks for the help
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My current build have travelled over 400,000Ly through over 14,000 systems in over 5 months (left December 17th).
Originally I had 8 SRV's but that was overkill you probably want 4 for your first time just in case you fancy base-jumping down a mountain (boom!). You can also lower thrusters, distributor, remove the fuel rat stuff and probably
The above advice is pretty much perfect, test in bubble in a cobra or something cheap and fast, step up to mid-sized or large ship. (Try Achenar 3 in a sidewinder - 6G) and then go for it.
Ensure you fit your SRV after buying the hangar, you need to purchase separately.
I'd take a distributor that can boost, saved my behind more than a few times on this trip.
Oh and I'd visit Betelgeuse if you haven't already, planet #2 is amazing to land on.
My current build have travelled over 400,000Ly through over 14,000 systems in over 5 months (left December 17th).
Originally I had 8 SRV's but that was overkill you probably want 4 for your first time just in case you fancy base-jumping down a mountain (boom!). You can also lower thrusters, distributor, remove the fuel rat stuff and probably
The above advice is pretty much perfect, test in bubble in a cobra or something cheap and fast, step up to mid-sized or large ship. (Try Achenar 3 in a sidewinder - 6G) and then go for it.
Ensure you fit your SRV after buying the hangar, you need to purchase separately.
I'd take a distributor that can boost, saved my behind more than a few times on this trip.
Oh and I'd visit Betelgeuse if you haven't already, planet #2 is amazing to land on.
My first bit of advice would be to not fly straight away off into the black with the Anaconda. Go practice a bit in something smaller and cheaper first.
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If your using the Conda for pure exploration opt for D class items they are the lightest, I played around with your build and could add at least another 4.5ly jump range and that's before you get the upgrade from the engineer
If your using the Conda for pure exploration opt for D class items they are the lightest, I played around with your build and could add at least another 4.5ly jump range and that's before you get the upgrade from the engineer
I know. I planned worst case and for a very long exploration trip. Those 7A thrusters, 6A shields and high distributor were there in case of Thargoids or whatever else may come between now and December!
Yes it could be optimised but I don't think you can do anything with it if you plan to stay out as long as I have and am planning to. Also I have 6 months of data currently worth an estimated 700mil credits with the LYR bonus that I intend to use. I'm not going back for engineering just for a few Ly, It's not like I don't have time. To give you an Idea I currently have 6 level 3 jump boosts.
Unless you enjoy a ridiculous task with middling rewards...don't go into a signal source that involves scooping cargo near a planet.
I spent probably 20 minutes last night trying to scoop 5 materials. I normally would just cherry pick but all 5 were a mat I hadn't seen before. As soon as I entered to signal source all the mats and the debris started falling towards the planet. Chasing them down is difficult because of your small reverse thrusters being unable to compensate causing you to wobble.
When I whipped around the mat to try to just let it fall into my scoop it ends up falling faster than me, exceeding the scoop limit. To counter this I have to apply reverse thrust (accelerating towards the planet) use my lateral thrusters to align and apply a little forward thrust now and then to keep me from falling faster than the material.
This really tested my patience....never again.
I spent probably 20 minutes last night trying to scoop 5 materials. I normally would just cherry pick but all 5 were a mat I hadn't seen before. As soon as I entered to signal source all the mats and the debris started falling towards the planet. Chasing them down is difficult because of your small reverse thrusters being unable to compensate causing you to wobble.
When I whipped around the mat to try to just let it fall into my scoop it ends up falling faster than me, exceeding the scoop limit. To counter this I have to apply reverse thrust (accelerating towards the planet) use my lateral thrusters to align and apply a little forward thrust now and then to keep me from falling faster than the material.
This really tested my patience....never again.