Well yeah, some of the dialog doesn't make sense, a killer would at the very least state the reason and it not being cargo, they could simply scream "<system name> is mine not yours!"
NPCs now interdict for absolutely no reason
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Well yeah, some of the dialog doesn't make sense, a killer would at the very least state the reason and it not being cargo, they could simply scream "<system name> is mine not yours!"
Maybe less c/p and more reading. These are different points. Having every single member of a faction you are allied with ignore your contributions to their cause and treat you like an outsider makes little sense gameplay-wise as this provides little incentive for players to bother with faction support as part of gameplay. "Yaaay the station looks green on the scope" isn't an incentive like having allied ships drop in on your location because they have your back for all the work you put in would be. Yes getting killed by random NPCs is fine and fitting in this game because the galaxy is not a nice place, but the allied-yet-ignored thing could be improved greatly.
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Every single member does not, there are pirate NPCs in the mix. Civilians, military, power play enemies, ect. But lets ignore that.
That query is what went through my mind initially, but after reading the OP it is my impression they have been either just lucky to date or have typically been carrying cargo on board.
Hah, you think it's bad NOW?
In actual fact, NPC interdictions are much, much better than they ever have been.
The thing is, it's intentional that you always have a *small chance* of being attacked by an aggressive NPC, regardless of what you may be doing. I've seen Fdev/support admit as much various times in the past.
In the past, the rate of this occuring was much higher and also clouded heavily by Powerplay involvement, which thankfully now follows rules of logic and is no longer part of the problem.
Don't get so riled up - show that Cobra IV who's boss, or just ignore him and escape. You'll be fine, it's part of the game!
(In my personal experience, it's such a low chance of this occuring that I can go an entire day of playing in the bubble without getting attacked. It's really not that common!)
Hi guys,
I prefer not to whine about this intridiction issue, but tonight things have taken its toll and I need some help as my ship keeps getting destroyed. Let me show you some proof first.
http://inara.cz/cmdr-flightlog/49020/104154.
If you check my flight logs I got intridicted about six times in my 4 hours of playtime and this is while I am doing low value passenger missions (and nothing else). I wasn't just actively jumping from system to system as I like to take my time doing these missions exploring tourist spots, interesting planets I come across. I am not good at combat (and have no interest in it) and in order to avoid that I always submit to intridiction.
Now my problem is out of this six intridictions 3 times I was intridicted by ship with bigger mass / hull than mine. So, being unable to jump (FSD taking long time to charge) I lose my ship every time a bigger ship pulls me out of supercruise. I have failed 3 passenger missions worth 15 mil and lost some of the faction rep that I gained to get these high value passenger missions as a result.
Can anyone here please suggest a way out of this? I am fairly new to this game and this single intridiction mini game is ruining my overall great experience. Maybe I am doing something wrong here but this whole mini game is not explained propely by fdev, is it?
Edit: forgot to mention I am not pldged to any superpowers and didn't have anything in my cargo/
I prefer not to whine about this intridiction issue, but tonight things have taken its toll and I need some help as my ship keeps getting destroyed. Let me show you some proof first.
http://inara.cz/cmdr-flightlog/49020/104154.
If you check my flight logs I got intridicted about six times in my 4 hours of playtime and this is while I am doing low value passenger missions (and nothing else). I wasn't just actively jumping from system to system as I like to take my time doing these missions exploring tourist spots, interesting planets I come across. I am not good at combat (and have no interest in it) and in order to avoid that I always submit to intridiction.
Now my problem is out of this six intridictions 3 times I was intridicted by ship with bigger mass / hull than mine. So, being unable to jump (FSD taking long time to charge) I lose my ship every time a bigger ship pulls me out of supercruise. I have failed 3 passenger missions worth 15 mil and lost some of the faction rep that I gained to get these high value passenger missions as a result.
Can anyone here please suggest a way out of this? I am fairly new to this game and this single intridiction mini game is ruining my overall great experience. Maybe I am doing something wrong here but this whole mini game is not explained propely by fdev, is it?
Edit: forgot to mention I am not pldged to any superpowers and didn't have anything in my cargo/
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Change the way you play. Go to a system and STAY in that system to do missions or earn credits by combat. Do local things and spend most of your play time in normal space not super cruise. The only way NOT to be interdicted is to minimize your SC time. You can not be interdicted in normal space.
Had that as well. I donated my used multicannon ammo
There is a court phrase called "Asked & Answered" The question was asked and it has been answered. MOVE ON COUNSEL Next issue....
Does anyone, really, read the preceding posts before making a complaint?
Seems the reasons for "unfounded interdictions" were pretty well explained several pages ago.
Of course, for full disclosure, I guess I should point out I did not before posting the above to see if some other clever Cmdr had the same observation!
Seems the reasons for "unfounded interdictions" were pretty well explained several pages ago.
Of course, for full disclosure, I guess I should point out I did not before posting the above to see if some other clever Cmdr had the same observation!
There are those that continue beating a dead horse because of the ED forum mini-game.
Nope let's not ignore it. Hyperbole rounds were quickfired, my apologies.
The reason that I said its "a cheap mechanic" is because
1- It happens A LOT.
2- It happens in lieu of ANYTHING ELSE to make gameplay challenging or exciting.
3- They use the same generic NPC pirates with the same generic phrases. "I've been looking for you. Now drop that sweet cargo."
So the only dangers in SC are psycho pirates that pop on you out of nowhere (Target Nearest Hostile x 5 = Info: No Hostiles in Rage x 5. Poppa Capinya: "Target located. Commencing Interdiction") and not paying attention to your jump and flying into the star.
They should just add an option to toggle interdictions if you aren't running a mission. I think it would equally satisfy the space truckers and top gunners.
You have truly earned your commander name this day cmdr!
Upgrade your thrusters, put pips in SYS and ENG, spam boost, use high-waking (that's jumping between systems instead of going into supercruise) to get around mass-lock (it doesn't affect high-wake jumps), don't skimp on shielding, try winning the interdiction minigame before giving up and submitting right away, don't pick up passengers that have characteristics likely to get you attacked, use a ship you can actually win fights with...that's everything off the top of my head.
Dude, don't be rude. Nobody needs replies like that.