Im currently wandering around the galaxy, visited a line of b type stars that stand out for lightyears around and despite it all being discovered the blackholes there including 3 in one system should boost my profits. Now im taking the slow route to a neutron field checking out all gas giants and metalic planets on my way. Very slow going though. Maybe 2 hours just to do 15-20 systems when there is a lot to scan.
The Exploration Discussion Thread!
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Thanks chaps! I am being quite thorough with my scanning, however I am dropping the odd system or two where it appears to be metallics about 200,000 + LYs away.
Obviously the cash isn't the be all or end all of the trip but a lump sum at the end of it is certainly welcome. Knowing that each system has contributed in at least a small way is welcome news. That Python may well become a reality!
What is the average amount of systems scanned on a Sag A* trip? On a there and back basis assuming you are not unlucky enough to venture back into a system you had already explored / visited?
By by the way +1 rep to both you CMDR Murf and jpinkston 70 ... However it appears that I've repped CMDR Murf too many times ... Could a kind soul rep him for me?
My Orca got there in just over 1,500 jumps. That many jumps will get an Asp there and back
5 Asteroide clusters.
Asteroid belts can sometimes be counted as more than one body
I have located quite a cluster of White Dwarf systems.
Are they worth a look?
they got any real worth behind them? How do they compare to Black Holes / Neutron Stars / ELWs / WWs?
Possibly most important - how dangerous are they? Considering I'll be jumping into a White Dwarf primarily?
Are they worth a look?
they got any real worth behind them? How do they compare to Black Holes / Neutron Stars / ELWs / WWs?
Possibly most important - how dangerous are they? Considering I'll be jumping into a White Dwarf primarily?
I plan on using my account on the Xbox to explore, probably short trips in a barely useful ship. I don't have much money to buy anything. I was think of an Adder outfitted for basic exploring. Once Horizon shows up I'd like to explore planets as well.
I also have an account on a PC, Bootcamp Mac actually and it's far below minimum specs for Horizon but it works okay in solo. Next big thing will be a dedicated gaming PC for Horizons.
I also have an account on a PC, Bootcamp Mac actually and it's far below minimum specs for Horizon but it works okay in solo. Next big thing will be a dedicated gaming PC for Horizons.
Thanks Stasis! Would +1 rep for the chart but seems like I've tried to give you a bit too much Lovin'...
I am am currently in the middle of a Blackhole / Neutron Star field and was monitoring where it led - and potentially quite happily into a white dwarf cluster of systems.
Do you happen to know how dangerous White Dwarfs are? I've been told by 2 CMDRs that they are similar to Neutron stars. I am really looking to confirm that if I jump in to the system, I won't be immediately sizzled. My hull is approx half so I would rather head on home and share the cluster location for others if I feel it's too dangerous to risk in my ships current state
15k jumps ? Wow! That's a huge amount. I am up to around 330 and thought that was quite a few. If 15k is considered "normal", then I will need to start splitting up my spread sheet LOL.
How long have you been out now ?
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If you throttle right back while in the jump phase. it gives you plenty of time to turn your boat around and away from the star. This is what I always do, and it works well regardless of what you come across.
Ahhhh... ok, all understood now. I am still quite new to ED and my status says 1615 total jumps. Interestingly my Lvl 3 scans is 19,844, so I have started exploring kinda early in the game I guess. I think the thing that stops me from going "mushy" with exploration, is the fact that I have the TV on and also keep track of my findings with a spread sheet, and finding interesting planets and stuff for my blog.
My first encounter with a small white dwarf was at GD 215. I lost my sidewinder trying to scoop from it - oops. and it was then that I learnt about small dwarfs and scoopable suns. I had to learn the hard way of course
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You're doing fine. I'm out there too but heading back from my trip to Sag A.
Not boring me at all! Think I mentioned in chat that I enjoy seeing the pictures
so keep them coming
Nah, this is inspirational. Gives me a goal to work for, plus pretty, pretty pictures.
Okay, so having added you I can now see 'em on XBL, but that's beside the point
I found my first Water moon the other day, it too was orbiting a Water World. It was also terraformable. So I understand the excitement and desire to share this stuff.
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Mine was further from its planet though, you can barely see the planet in the background.
Keep posting!
I'll be putting some more stuff up aswell as soon as I get chance to get back in the cockpit
