Quality Of Life Improvement Suggestion

[lexsan82]

Problem: Having to keep a separate chart to know the values of objects I am choosing to scan.

Solution: When data on an object is gathered, display the value of that data.

Bonus: A catchy sound effect and a font animation that is initially large then shrinks (like real life aircraft displays. i.e. setting a new altitude in a Boeing 757)

Problem: Having no idea how much data I have or what it is worth.

Solution: Have a specific page or a subpage of transactions that shows your current average data totals.

Bonus: Break it down by all types (i.e. planet types, stars, etc)

 

[iain666]

The problem is that the value of a scan isn't necessarily known until you sell it because it is only then that the bonuses for first discovery/first mapped can be determined.

If you're on PC then EDDiscovery (link in my sig) can give you a rough idea. We assume no bonuses (so you'll likely get more if you've been out in the black) and we assume maximum value for terraforming candidates - there is actually a multiplier between ~0.13 and 1 applied to the value for which we have not yet worked out the determining factors but it's usually 0.8 or higher.

It does loads of other cool stuff too.

 

[lexsan82]

The problem is that the value of a scan isn't necessarily known until you sell it because it is only then that the bonuses for first discovery/first mapped can be determined.

If you're on PC then EDDiscovery (link in my sig) can give you a rough idea. We assume no bonuses (so you'll likely get more if you've been out in the black) and we assume maximum value for terraforming candidates - there is actually a multiplier between ~0.13 and 1 applied to the value for which we have not yet worked out the determining factors but it's usually 0.8 or higher.

It does loads of other cool stuff too.

I am glad that tools like EDDiscovery exist and that their functions are numerous, but I would like to see more core functionality put in to the game itself. I think having a third party tool is great for additional information and tracking, but truly a quality of life improvement is to migrate many of these features so that players without the desire for extra applications can have access to basic data like this. I do understand that the numbers would have to be estimated, but even an estimated range that included possible bonuses would be very helpful to all explorers.

Thanks for responding!