Question about trade loops

[m0rl0ck]

So since the latest patches have broken or removed the fun from the mission types i like, i bought a type 10 and decided to do a little trading.
I was getting over 2 million profit in one hop selling basic meds to an outbreak system, so im thinking i might continue with a little trading now and then, even tho i havent done it since early on.

So my questions for the traders are:

1. How do you survive in open (those of you that trade in open).

2 Where do you get your multi hop loop info?

Thanks.

 

[Hooplah]

1. Never trade in Open with a given popular system for the moment as it will attract players you don't want to meet. Engineered weapons will take out your Type-10 even after you spent 660 million to harden it. Trading is often about speed to get away. Spend the same on a Cutter for much better results and yawn as the bad guys cannot catch up or mass lock your ship plus when bored you can seriously take them on in combat. Still the Type-10 can hold it's own per all those hard points.

2. EDDB has worked for years.

Just my opinion. Others will vary. The Type-10 is new so others may have great solutions.

 

[ADAMtheWELSHMANz]

Submit to player interdictions (always pay attention to radar in SC) aim towards them and boost away if possible - high wake if you're mass locked

Don't get greedy, always have enough shielding to provide adequate time to jump as you'll probably be under fire unless they're rp'ing as a pirate. Losing a few ly jump range in order to add a shield booster or two can make a big difference

Get off the beaten track, avoid systems with engineers/CG's/PP hotspots and don't pick eddb's top earning route as some pirates may have looked too and decided to camp it out. The route less travelled is decidely safer - one rebuy can set you back hours worth of effort

Finally no matter how bad things look NEVER, ever Clog. If you're not prepared to run the risk of losing your ship and the cargo onboard then do everyone a favour and deliver it in a PG/solo. No mission or credit loss is that earth-shatteringly bad to account for poor sportsmanship like that

 

[Cmdr Ultra]

I trade in Open in Type 9.
Class 5 Prismatic Shield. 4x Heavy Duty Shield Boosters. No chaff, no heatsinks.
I have a keybind for next Hyperspace System so I can Highwake without delay.
Turn to face your attacker and boost at them.
I also drop Ion Disruptor mines, but don't hit yourself with them.

 

[m0rl0ck]

All good stuff guys thanks. Id never clog, it just seems unsportsmanlike, how ever i might play in private or solo till i get the hang of flying this monster

I had a little trouble at first understanding eddb, might take a minute to get used to, thanks for the tip.
Ion disruptor mines, got it

Yeah i think im getting the gist of the eddb multi hop results, this might be profitable.