I want to try mining

[Brrokk]

As already suggested, if your hold is more than about 200 tons it will be more than you can fill in a single play session. Therefore something like a Python is just as good as a bigger ship if you intend to return to station at the end of a session.

One odd thing I've noticed: there can be a bug where the hold is full but doesn't say it's full, because a few limpets in there have turned invisible. They become visible next time you dock. I've not reported this because I've only seen it twice and haven't been able to reproduce it at will.

 

[Lily from anim.o.v.e]

Potato? I though they look more like turds, well at least the metallic ones do

depending on the ring, they indeed do, but we don't talk about space turds anymore, because then we need to ask if those rings are tharg toilets. and that creeps people.

Is that like a courgette with an attitude?

Uhhm, its ... a curvey corvette? you know ... the one with sexy ship kits (or a fat cargo belly )

 

[lecorsobreton]

I used a Type 6, 7, 9, Python and an Anaconda to mine. I like it, but if I'm going back to, it's not in a big ship. Probably a dropship. Relatively cheap and can defend itself.

 

[CMDR KRITIKOSK8]

Every space games I played so far I was a miner. But in ED ITS kinda boring. I think given the prices of stuff mined, that we should get more stuff from each rock. And some dedicated ship also

 

[G'Rndr]

I played the ZX Spectrum port of Elite, where the mining laser was the most powerful weapon in the game! The top of the range military laser was bugged and packed little more punch than the starting out pulse laser

You tell me this NOW?? [yesnod][smile]

 

[Kimosabe_X]

*pff* All those strip miners...

Take a Type-7 or a Python, fit the right limpet gear (don't forget prospectors...), one or two mining lasers, fill your empty cargospace up with about 90% limpets and give it a go.
Drop into a ring of your choice, but outside any res-site and wait for the first and only NPCs to appear and to vanish and then enjoy the peace of mining, the humming of your mining lasers, the chirping sound of the limpets and occasionally the sounds of your refinery. Relax and just watch the mostoften fantastic views.

Python or Type-7 (any other "Type" will do, too) because of the front cockpit, it's much more immersive when the asteroid is just an armlength away...

 

[Lily from anim.o.v.e]

Every space games I played so far I was a miner. But in ED ITS kinda boring. I think given the prices of stuff mined, that we should get more stuff from each rock. And some dedicated ship also

this is sadly true.

main reason is how boringly repetitive the mining is with the mix of pure randomness. You cannot influence the drops or go for specific drops, you always need to pew pew every potatoe to figure out whats in it.

I mena if they are composed of different material, we should see this by some color variations at least. That would make it more of a search than shoot, target probe/chips go on or mine depending if it's wanted. Also we do not actually "detsroy" the potatoes or "mine them off" I mean Empyrion, even NMS have more entertaining space mining, yet in NMS its just shooting the potatoes. but shooting it to be gone efficiently is exactly that tiny it intercative and skill efficient involvement thats needed.

 

[Jaffz]

Any large ship will do,just make sure you buy as many limoets and as many collectors as is practical. Make sure you get a prospector too, it worth checking the asteroids first

youll find pristine rings in delkar

i don't mine often, but it works well with beer or a joint

 

[pzykozomatik]

I made the T-10 my dedicated arm(or)ed miner. Anyone looking for tasty cargo gets a face full of high yield shells while the taipan roasts their backside with plasma.

 

[verminstar]

Any large ship will do,just make sure you buy as many limoets and as many collectors as is practical. Make sure you get a prospector too, it worth checking the asteroids first

youll find pristine rings in delkar

i don't mine often, but it works well with beer or a joint

Thing is just about anything goes well with a joint

I feel like the odd one out, I still use the clipper fer mining...in small doses cos its frightfully boring. Just doing it to slowly to unlock the engineer that requires it...might have a look at the t10 again cos I like that the cockpit is up front...thats sorta why Im beginning to hate the conda and cant wait to get shot of it tbh

 

[Andovar]

main reason is how boringly repetitive the mining is with the mix of pure randomness. You cannot influence the drops or go for specific drops, you always need to pew pew every potatoe to figure out whats in it.

That's what prospector limpets are for.
Not saying that makes it more exciting, but they definitely make the process more efficient. Plus they increase the yield.

 

[Agony_Aunt]

Personal opinion, but i think the Python is the best mining ship overall as it can land at outposts.

For that proper miner 49er feeling, the Type 9 or Type 10 are good choices.

I'm currently using a Cobra Mk4 though.

 

[thelivingdeadguy]

I use a type 9 with ten collectors and over 500 tons of capacity. I head out to pristine metallics after every war our faction is in to recharge materials for making bullets for the next one, whenever that might be. I take whatever is in the asteroid, don’t need the money anyway but it never hurts.

Some music, cold beer or two. Reflect on the last couple of days. Big fan of mining. We’re often in a wing so we can share good finds, even have a dedicated painite spotting eagle sometimes.

A wing of dedicated miners can be gold dust to any BGS faction. Constantly filling out those missions (big wing-sourcing ones are good for this now too) and delivering huge profits to multiple stations.

 

[HailVectron]

Has to be the T9 - the cockpit visibility more than makes up for the sluggish thrusters. You need that when navigating the rock fields safely. You don't need speed when you're ambling through the field. If you do have a big gap to the next one, then close the cargo hatch and boost. Until exploring is beefed up - this is still my favourite pastime in Elite. Jesus, I'm sad

 

[SpaceScania]

Has to be the T9 - the cockpit visibility more than makes up for the sluggish thrusters.

The Type-10 has the same cockpit, plus better defences and and also a nicer class 7 PD. Mining in a properly outfitted Type-10 is pretty awesome! The Type-9 is a great ship as well, especially post 3.0.

 

[HailVectron]

The Type-10 has the same cockpit, plus better defences and and also a nicer class 7 PD. Mining in a properly outfitted Type-10 is pretty awesome! The Type-9 is a great ship as well, especially post 3.0.

Cool - I've not been in the T10 yet... But the additional 128T buff for the 9 has really swung it for me. I've never had a problem with needing defence - I never mine in open or a Res - and with 3 or 4 shield boosters, I've more than enough time to clear the field and jump out, but tbh, I can't even remember the last time I've needed to do that!!

 

[-VR- Max Factor]

pretty sure this is the only part of the game I haven't touched yet, except for in the tutorial.

I have a pretty good idea on how it works, but would really appreciate any kind of tips/advice from those more experienced.

is the corvette a good choice?, or is it the conda?... cash for outfitting is pretty much a none issue, sittin at jameson ready to start a new build with either... also have a python.

basically iit comes down to mining lasers, refinary, limpets... correct?

should I throw on a couple huge turreted beams?

Wait until the Q4 update before mining as the current iteration of it may put you off for life.

 

[MottiKhan]

I've has good luck with my Cutter for mining. Lots of internals and you don't really need a lot of maneuverability to mine. A few turreted weapons to kill off the inevitable pirate is good to have.

I never filled the holds with goodies. Just stopped when I got bored.

One item that has helped was to bind a key to the primary fire button (as a second fire button). You don't want to be squeezing the trigger for that long.

 

[IndigoWyrd]

I mine, and I mine in a Type-9

I don't fight pirates with it, it's a mining ship.

If you're smart about it, you will likely have nothing more to do with pirates than the initial contact when you first arrive where they scan you, see you're loaded with limpets and leave. Once they leave, you're free to move away from them until they're off your radar and then start mining until you can't take it any more, run out of limpets or fill your hold, and with any luck you won't see any more on your way to the market. If you do, evading interdiction isn't that difficult, though it does take a little practice.

 

[Majic-12]

I've found the Python quite suitable for mining, and have yet to completely fill it up before ending a mining run.

But the ship that fits my mining style like a glove is the Asp Explorer. It's the perfect size for what I do, has an awesome jump range, is easy to maneuver around tricky asteroids and if I do something stupid (not that I ever do, of course), it's relatively cheap to replace.

Industrial Lakon goodness in a handy, convenient size.

I absolutely love it.