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Dommarraa

Dommarraa
DoubtOutLoud said:
I keep on meaning to do a lot of other stuff (anybody seen my kids?), but keep finding myself playing the game. :)

That's... fast. Do you scan anything on the way? I'm restricting myself to really interesting stuff, but I still need at least 1:15-1:30 for 1,000 lightyears. (And no, I can't blame the scoop for that, I just watched it carefully in the last two hours. :) )
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Thats without stopping to scan any individual object. I am able to look at the System Map to see if it is worth stopping within that time (while the FSD is charging). I wouldnt actually do 2kl/hr for very long, as you have to concentrate. But I do a 1000ly plotted course in 25-30 mins (plus any time I stop to scan) then plot, pee, talk to a human, then do another stint. Maybe 1kl per half hour is more accurate, but who measures speed in half hours.


Edit: I used to be able to do 1000ly in 15-20 mins, but Witchspace time seems to have increased a lot recently.
 
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Kuroshio

Kuroshio
Yeah, I thought so. I do that kind of speed run in civilized regions; it's fun. :) But out here, I like to be in a safe distance while scooping (65% heat, on a tangential course), before opening the map and getting my bearings. Want to get the Lady home safe. 1:15-1:30 is a good amount of time to take in the view and maybe scan more gas giants than necessary, while keeping my concentration going.
 

Ouranos

Ouranos
Maybe this is harsh,
but I have to say grind until you get an ASP and outfit it a bit
which is round about 10million.
I started with mining in pristine reserve rings, not the RES, just safe drop at a point to avoid being disturbed
Then ran into a Viper
I guess bounty hunting in RES makes you a nice profit after 1.2.0.3
Lucky one may get an ASP and outfit it a bit with one day.

Talking about outfitting
Classes (in numbers) are based on the mountings
Integrity (in alphabets) are under Classes
Let say Class 4. Class 3 are trousers.
Putting a smaller one maybe you can squeeze a bit, but not the fittest one.
And A-E are just how finely these trousers were made.

And if you check the list of the upgrades available.
1: Better Integrity draw higher power
2: Better Integrity provide better performance
3: Better Integrity are heavier Except "D" are lighter than "E"

Mate you can start doing exploration with smaller ships,
I prefer in something bigger only because I don't wanted to be mass disturbed by a Viper,
and when you not in the mood, dropship interdicted, get his powerplant blow up.

I am not specialised in this field but here I think these might help.
Exploration is fun but sill need to earn some profits. ADV scanner, Detail surface scanner.
And if you being interdicted.
Line up with the escape vector, then submit to interdict (throttle 0).
You will not suffer damage if you lined up with the vector during submitting.
That means, you FSD only have to cooldown for a few seconds.
Boost on and good bye.
 

Crazy Jedi

Crazy Jedi
Ouranos said:
Maybe this is harsh,
but I have to say grind until you get an ASP and outfit it a bit
which is round about 10million.
I started with mining in pristine reserve rings, not the RES, just safe drop at a point to avoid being disturbed
Then ran into a Viper
I guess bounty hunting in RES makes you a nice profit after 1.2.0.3
Lucky one may get an ASP and outfit it a bit with one day.

Talking about outfitting
Classes (in numbers) are based on the mountings
Integrity (in alphabets) are under Classes
Let say Class 4. Class 3 are trousers.
Putting a smaller one maybe you can squeeze a bit, but not the fittest one.
And A-E are just how finely these trousers were made.

And if you check the list of the upgrades available.
1: Better Integrity draw higher power
2: Better Integrity provide better performance
3: Better Integrity are heavier Except "D" are lighter than "E"

Mate you can start doing exploration with smaller ships,
I prefer in something bigger only because I don't wanted to be mass disturbed by a Viper,
and when you not in the mood, dropship interdicted, get his powerplant blow up.

I am not specialised in this field but here I think these might help.
Exploration is fun but sill need to earn some profits. ADV scanner, Detail surface scanner.
And if you being interdicted.
Line up with the escape vector, then submit to interdict (throttle 0).
You will not suffer damage if you lined up with the vector during submitting.
That means, you FSD only have to cooldown for a few seconds.
Boost on and good bye.
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Don't worry it's not harsh -an Asp does sound like the coolest exploration vessel and I am enjoying a bit of trading / Bounty hunting.
I did a bit of scouting out in to the sticks a short while ago with my Adder and loved being out there. Just want to get back out again :cool:
 

Elvo

Elvo
Evyl Minkey said:
Try this for exploring?

[Cobra Mk III]

BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy
RB: 3D Power Plant
TM: 4D Thrusters
FH: 4A Frame Shift Drive
EC: 3D Life Support
PC: 2D Power Distributor
SS: 3D Sensors
FS: 4C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 16)

4: 1D Auto Field-Maintenance Unit
4: 4D Fuel Scoop
4: 2D Shield Cell Bank
2: 1C Advanced Discovery Scanner
2: 1C Detailed Surface Scanner

I have no idea how much this would cost. You would have power to spare for some weapons as it only uses 84% of the available power.
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That build is 3.9 million with a 196k insurance premium.
 
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