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Newcomer / Intro Looking for good beginners system...
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Do you want a good central system with discounts on ships and modules? Diaguandri. Most systems provide missions for trade, transport and combat so you can't really go wrong there.
It really is about what you want to do.
It really is about what you want to do.
Thanks Tyres, but I have no way to get way out there. I only have the starter Sidewinder
So, you're about 250-ish lys out from Diaguandri... with a good fuel scoop, it doesn't matter where you are in the bubble, it's pretty much your oyster 
If it were me, I'd plot a route using KGBFOAM systems only and you'll soon be there. Assuming, of course, you actually want to go
Another option is make some easy money by exploring systems, get a more capable ship, up the module ratings and increase your jump range. Then, you could try your hand at some r2r for more cash. Mining is also an option but I haven't looked up the prices lately as Odyssey threw things out a bit so I'm waiting for the marhets to settle.
If it were me, I'd plot a route using KGBFOAM systems only and you'll soon be there. Assuming, of course, you actually want to go
Another option is make some easy money by exploring systems, get a more capable ship, up the module ratings and increase your jump range. Then, you could try your hand at some r2r for more cash. Mining is also an option but I haven't looked up the prices lately as Odyssey threw things out a bit so I'm waiting for the marhets to settle.
There is no best system. You go and do the things you want to do and see where it takes you. The worst thing you can do is stay in one place. Do the community goals if you're not sure what to do. they'll take you through a range of activities all over the place. If you're not sure how do do anything, just ask.
How come you're new to the game, but you signed up to the forum 7 years ago?
How come you're new to the game, but you signed up to the forum 7 years ago?
In that case, you lose nothing by doing a self destruct and choosing the Sidewinder in your starter system as the option. That'll get you back to the Dromi area.
Or: do a few local missions, then get a stock hauler and put in a 2A FSD. That'll cost you 200 kCr (so you better earn 300k, just to be on the safe side with a few rebuys) and give you 25 ly single jump range, with 120 ly fuel range. That in turn should be good enough to get you your first million from exploraration using r2r.
... but does it though? If they started out in Oddity then they probably have never been in the noob-zone from what I have read. So where does the freewinder start them in that case?
Maybe @Chris Simon can tell us about this as I believe he did a clear save and started in Oddity.
Okay, I exploded myself for science.
Choosing free Sidewinder whisked me to HIP 97950 - Chamberlain's Rest, which is I believe my starting system. It is indeed NOT in the noobzone.
I'm not 100% sure this is where I started but I believe so - The name of the base rings a bell.
In any case, I was interested, because I thought maybe instead of my starting system, the Freewinder would return me to the system where I got my pilot's licence. (I don't remember the system either, but I got my licence and the Sidey AFTER I moved to Imperial space by taxi).
But no.
So there.
1) You don't start Odyssey in the noobzone. (which is extra spicy, because as I discussed previously, the fact that the game throws you into OPEN without telling you after you've done the introductory mission is cheeky on its own, and now knowing it's in the wilds, too,...)
2) You get moved back to your starting location, NOT the location where you got the first Sidey/Eagle/whichever ship you're eligible to start with.
3) I would need a confirmation from somebody else who also started afresh in Odyssey, but I suspect they may returned to semi-random starting point? shruggs
In any case. You're welcome. You owe me 32k.
Eranin is nice. I spent a lot of time there my first few months in game. Its an agri system (medium security iirc so good for bounty hunting) with a high tech system (aulin iirc) one jump away, so the trading is good. There is also an interstellar factor, and haz rez in a system one jump away as well, lp 98-132 iirc.
My major determining factor in choosing an operational hub is the traffic controller's voice. There are some of the American accented ones that just grate, certain male imp is just oleaginous but there are some lovely lady voices out there - a pleasure to come home to.
As an aside, some of the voices in Odyssey grate. Some are excellent though.
I suggest Diaguandri or LHS 20. Both are LYR systems which give you a nice 15% discount on ships/modules and also have a reasonable selection.
If you fuel scoop and honk/FSS from where you are to either the above 2 systems, handing in the data would net you enough credits to get out of your Sidewinder and some A rated modules.
Yes, Odyssey starts you in HIP 97950 - Chamerlain's Rest.Okay, I exploded myself for science.
Choosing free Sidewinder whisked me to HIP 97950 - Chamberlain's Rest, which is I believe my starting system. It is indeed NOT in the noobzone.
I'm not 100% sure this is where I started but I believe so - The name of the base rings a bell.
In any case, I was interested, because I thought maybe instead of my starting system, the Freewinder would return me to the system where I got my pilot's licence. (I don't remember the system either, but I got my licence and the Sidey AFTER I moved to Imperial space by taxi).
But no.
So there.
1) You don't start Odyssey in the noobzone. (which is extra spicy, because as I discussed previously, the fact that the game throws you into OPEN without telling you after you've done the introductory mission is cheeky on its own, and now knowing it's in the wilds, too,...)
2) You get moved back to your starting location, NOT the location where you got the first Sidey/Eagle/whichever ship you're eligible to start with.
3) I would need a confirmation from somebody else who also started afresh in Odyssey, but I suspect they may returned to semi-random starting point? shruggs
In any case. You're welcome. You owe me 32k.
Yes, I signed up 7 years ago, but didn't do anything in ED