Speed Outfitting
- Thread starter shadragon
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On cheaper ships it’s easy to buy a new ship and outfit it to your task. Especially works well with Asps and Cobras.
Then it’s just a ship switch.
But it sucks to have to buy all new core modules.
This is even harder to do on high end ships.
Yes some kind of load out inventory grouping would go a long way for QoL
Then it’s just a ship switch.
But it sucks to have to buy all new core modules.
This is even harder to do on high end ships.
Yes some kind of load out inventory grouping would go a long way for QoL
Achilles7
Banned
I believe module management and the current outfitting system is called emergent gameplay
The fact some players have spreadsheets to track and log all of their modules is interesting on a couple of levels....one that FDev didn't foresee and therefore develop better tools for outfitting / storage to cater for the bulk engineering of modules (UI, menus and organising data / stuff is something ED doesn't do well), second is that players actually have enough time not only invested in the game to warrant needing this function but also enough time on top of that to create and update a spreadsheet of their modules and loadouts.
I barely have enough time to run a single delivery mission these days.....oh to have more free time
Seriously, what kind of weirdo has time for dedicated module location spreadsheets? *cough* Sorry! 'Forgot where I was for a second!
I know what you mean, I haven't played for approaching 2 weeks now - ahh we are but second class citizens here...there's no sympathy from the time-rich ultra-dorks, I'm afraid! [squeeeee]
Indeed; OP's idea + the ability to rotate my ship 360° + "try before you buy*" would be three massive QoL improvements I think.
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Basically build up a shopping list, instead of having to buy each item as I fit it. Current mechanism: Going into the supermarket and having to pay for that bag of apples before you've even put it in the trolley. Suggestion: Fill up the trolley, then pay.
That is just so weird.
However, I do agree we need to set up individual load outs, the way I do it at the moment is to have ships dedicated to each function, cargo, combat, exploration, mining, planetary scanning etc.
Can I +1 this? I want to STORE/RECALL fittings. It's such a pain in the bumkin to manually have to do it. I've taken to buying multiple ships and fitting them for specific tasks instead. It's a terrible game mechanic to have to use. The whole "your stuff" system really needs a good going over.
Saving a build-setup would be handy now and then. And 100% with the 'caveat' - station needs to have your stuff (or you can opt-in for delivery). A bit further tho, it could 'scavenge' your other ships for the required bits and bobs, as it goes - many ships do share same parts.
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I would love this too! Alternatively, if there were more streamlined menu system in the outfitting it would go a long way to making it faster. The number of menus and sub menus and then going back and back and then back in, confirming, then checking power, stats etc is mind numbing. Very discouraging to make changes & the only way it becomes somewhat manageable is using 3rd party tools. Other than my Python that I have changed a few times, most ships I kit out and then just leave them. If I need something else I get another ship, but really shouldn't be so painful - I agree.
There isn't enough module storage space for this to be useful. It's easier to store fully equipped ships.
Under the current system, you are absolutely correct.
Presets - sound idea. If it all works, that is.
I'm for anything that'll reduce the amount of mouse clicks needed in outfitting 
I'd also be happy if those big 'fisher price' icons got reduced in size!
I'd also be happy if those big 'fisher price' icons got reduced in size!