Just a few more days to go before this awesome event is due to take place! I've been on other Hutton convoys in the past and they are always great fun, so don't miss out on this opportunity to take part in one!
When I participated in the first convoy I had never scooped fuel before and being new at it resulted in me getting too close to the star a couple of times and dropping into the EZ - something I've never been allowed to forget and since immortalised in the "Hutton Truckers Song"! Fortunately over the years since then I've become much better at scooping and rarely have such accidents anymore (only if I'm tired and not concentrating).
There will be commanders joining the convoy on all platforms and modes, so nobody will be left out. Anyone on PC will be able to communicate with others regardless of play mode using the 'System' chat, and other platforms can join the voice chat on Teamspeak (radio.forthemug.com - no password) or listen on Hutton Orbital Radio (
http://radio.forthemug.com/). Quite a few people will be streaming, so anyone not able to make it themselves can follow the shenanigans on Twitch (
Source: https://www.twitch.tv/huttonorbitaltruckers
).
So, don't be shy.... whether you play alone or with a squad, anyone can join in. Although many will be in Open, if you prefer a PG or even Solo, that is fine as you can still communicate via the methods mentioned above. All you need to do is sign up at
https://tinyurl.com/DustyBentoBalls so that the organisers know how many to expect and whether or not you need a wing.
In the meantime, don't forget to load up with Crystalline Spheres at Snow Moon in the Bento system. Large pads are available there, but the destination station is an outpost so a small or medium ship is recommended unless you are happy to drop them for you wing-mates. As Crystalline Spheres are a rare good, allocations will be limited so bring collector limpets and have others load you up. In fact, anyone who can't make the convoy itself would be most welcome to come and help load up those who can during the next few days leading up to the event - or anyone coming in a supporive role can also help with loading.
Let's make this an event to remember by having the best fun you can possibly have in Elite! For The Mug!