Distant Worlds II Event What Ship are you Bringing and Why?

[Der Zeitgeist]

Ok guys, I've officially decided, I am bringing a Python.

Great, another Python pilot! If it's good enough for Dr. Kaii, it will be good enough for me. [big grin]

I was thinking about switching over to a Krait, but that wouldn't have been able to serve as a fleet support ship with limpets due to a lack of modules compared to the Python.

 

[Dr. Nagi]

I want to bring a majestic class... but I'm afraid I can't. :/

 

[Orvidius]

Is the problem of jumping with the guardian booster solved?

The last I heard it isn't working yet with jumponium or maybe also star boosts, but otherwise I think it is.

It was fixed at the end of last week. I've been doing plenty of neutron boosts with it since, but haven't needed jumponium yet, so I haven't tested that part. Since one is definitely working, it's probably safe to assume the other is too.

EDIT: Unless someone here gets to it first, tonight I may just do a jumponium boost anyway, to test it out.

 

[drkaii]

Great, another Python pilot! If it's good enough for Dr. Kaii, it will be good enough for me. [big grin]

I was thinking about switching over to a Krait, but that wouldn't have been able to serve as a fleet support ship with limpets due to a lack of modules compared to the Python.

That being said, looking like Erimus isn't bringing SLFs either, so I am in need of a wing mate with fighters

 

[Der Zeitgeist]

It was fixed at the end of last week. I've been doing plenty of neutron boosts with it since, but haven't needed jumponium yet, so I haven't tested that part. Since one is definitely working, it's probably safe to assume the other is too.

EDIT: Unless someone here gets to it first, tonight I may just do a jumponium boost anyway, to test it out.

It works with jumponium. I had to make a couple of injected jumps toward the end of the DW2 Mystery Expedition, and the resulting numbers checked out.

That being said, looking like Erimus isn't bringing SLFs either, so I am in need of a wing mate with fighters

I may still reconsider the Python as we get into further updates this Season. If they change the fitting logic of different exploration modules like scanners, which may result in overall less modules needed for the same functions, the Krait may also be sufficient.

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Ok guys, I've officially decided, I am bringing a Python. Why?

Cockpit cockpit cockpit.

I have spend the last 2 years building up to a dream gaming room: Vive and CV1, a PC and a laptop. My wife will be joining me on DW2 in my second seat, so I want it to be a good one. The Python cockpit is perfect for this. Firstly, it's luxury. Really feels like being in the front of a very good RV. Secondly, the seats are side by side so I won't feel like I am giving a taxi service. Lastly, it's dark and atmospheric. I really love the python cockpit.

Downside is no SLF. However, I think so long as I can find a good wingmate who is bringing SLF that I can use whenever I feel like, then it should be ok.

I conluded this after taking your advice on the Sudden Mystery Expedition and am still always open to advice!

I've about concluded the same. The SLF bay on the Krait cuts into jump range difference with the Python by a significant chunk too. I love the Python's sleak and dark cockpit.

The exterior isn't bad either. She looks good from any angle.

I've spent a decent amount of time exploring with the Krait. 7000ly worth thus far. With an SLF bay, the Krait barely gets 1ly over a Python with the same loadout minus the SLF. In otherwords, as long as the SLF is a factor, there's little difference between the Krait and Python using a Guardian FSD booster. The struts with the lights on the Krait cockpit have been driving me nuts. They're right in line with the top of the heading tape. This is from someone who's never had an issue with the FDL cockpit, or any other really.

Krait
https://s.orbis.zone/yvPyWKz4

Python
https://s.orbis.zone/CRNy9Sds

 

[Orvidius]

Yeah, the Python is a great choice. Back in January I switched to using one as my primary explorer, due to having a nice blend of internals, jump range, and steering. The cockpit is one of the nicest in the game, especially for VR, since it has lots of dark non-reflective surfaces, and yet has plenty of detail.

However, 3.0 came along and sent my spiraling on ship choices. I started to miss having a Lakon cockpit, with wide angle views, particularly downward. The T7 got buffed to be the same, if not a hair better than the Python in a similar exploration config (for a single pilot, of course, with no multicrew). I also gave the T6 a try, with similar jump range, but much quicker and more nimble on thrusters than anything I could do with the T7. But with fewer slots, it was hard to justify over just using an AspX, so I switched back to the T7. If multicrew had become a consideration, or the attractiveness of the interior (or exterior for that matter), I might have gone back to the Python too.

But since we now have the Krait, which has decent downward views, looks cool, has solid internals, and jumps well enough, I have the ship I need now. And I love the lived-in look of the interior too.

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As an aside, I've updated the "ship templates" on EDastro.com. Now that Coriolis has the FSD Boosters, I reworked all of the sample ships with some simple rules for module priority. This is all described on the site, but the upshot is that only ships with 7+ unrestricted optional slots have the FSD Booster, because I prioritized things like shields, SRV, and AFMU ahead of the booster. With those rules, the AspX and the Krait have jumped ahead of the DBX for jump range, since the DBX doesn't have room for the booster:

https://edastro.com/exploration/#ships

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Yeah, the Python is a great choice. Back in January I switched to using one as my primary explorer, due to having a nice blend of internals, jump range, and steering. The cockpit is one of the nicest in the game, especially for VR, since it has lots of dark non-reflective surfaces, and yet has plenty of detail.

However, 3.0 came along and sent my spiraling on ship choices. I started to miss having a Lakon cockpit, with wide angle views, particularly downward. The T7 got buffed to be the same, if not a hair better than the Python in a similar exploration config (for a single pilot, of course, with no multicrew). I also gave the T6 a try, with similar jump range, but much quicker and more nimble on thrusters than anything I could do with the T7. But with fewer slots, it was hard to justify over just using an AspX, so I switched back to the T7. If multicrew had become a consideration, or the attractiveness of the interior (or exterior for that matter), I might have gone back to the Python too.

But since we now have the Krait, which has decent downward views, looks cool, has solid internals, and jumps well enough, I have the ship I need now. And I love the lived-in look of the interior too.

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As an aside, I've updated the "ship templates" on EDastro.com. Now that Coriolis has the FSD Boosters, I reworked all of the sample ships with some simple rules for module priority. This is all described on the site, but the upshot is that only ships with 7+ unrestricted optional slots have the FSD Booster, because I prioritized things like shields, SRV, and AFMU ahead of the booster. With those rules, the AspX and the Krait have jumped ahead of the DBX for jump range, since the DBX doesn't have room for the booster:

https://edastro.com/exploration/#ships

Kind of surprised the Keelback is so low. Last time I fiddled with it, it was comparable to a T6 though not as maneuverable. Good range, okay handling, similar cockpit view and a decent mix of internals. I found it far more viable for exploration than for combat in my testing during the betas.

 

[drkaii]

I also love the externals of the Python. Of all the ships (except maybe some of Gutamaya's), it really feels like how I envisioned proper spacecraft would be like, it feels right. It has the triangle shape, and it almost feels like a beefed up futuristic version of a NASA Shuttle. That triangular shape is really part of it, in fact pretty much any angle you look at it, you are looking at a triangle.

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

I also love the externals of the Python. Of all the ships (except maybe some of Gutamaya's), it really feels like how I envisioned proper spacecraft would be like, it feels right. It has the triangle shape, and it almost feels like a beefed up futuristic version of a NASA Shuttle. That triangular shape is really part of it, in fact pretty much any angle you look at it, you are looking at a triangle.

I thought the same thing, which is why I did this. The FDL falls into that category as well.

The only reason I swapped to the Squadron paint is because the Python's the Millenium Falcon of ED and the squadron paint matches that perfectly.

 

[Orvidius]

I also love the externals of the Python. Of all the ships (except maybe some of Gutamaya's), it really feels like how I envisioned proper spacecraft would be like, it feels right. It has the triangle shape, and it almost feels like a beefed up futuristic version of a NASA Shuttle. That triangular shape is really part of it, in fact pretty much any angle you look at it, you are looking at a triangle.

Yeah, that's true. I named mine after one of the NASA shuttles a while back too. "STS Endeavour".

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Yeah, that's true. I named mine after one of the NASA shuttles a while back too. "STS Endeavour".

As did I, thus Columbia.

When I was little my dad was working overtime during the Columbia's roll-out. He picked my sister and I up in his patrol car and flashed his lights and siren so we could get a close up view of the Columbia as she rolled by. It was pretty awesome seeing her up that close. Got to see them all up close, but the Columbia was special because she was the first to go into orbit. The picture below was just down the street from my house. JT Vida's house was half a block away from where this was taken. You might know him from his SR-71 exploits.

Spoiler

Endeavour is also the name of the Apollo 15 CSM.

 

[iain666]

I'm going to be on a bicycle, ET style. It'll be great.

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

I'm going to be on a bicycle, ET style. It'll be great.

With, or without the basket?

 

[Qohen Leth]

As did I, thus Columbia.

When I was little my dad was working overtime during the Columbia's roll-out. He picked my sister and I up in his patrol car and flashed his lights and siren so we could get a close up view of the Columbia as she rolled by. It was pretty awesome seeing her up that close. Got to see them all up close, but the Columbia was special because she was the first to go into orbit. The picture below was just down the street from my house. JT Vida's house was half a block away from where this was taken. You might know him from his SR-71 exploits.

Awww man this is so cool!

 

[Agony_Aunt]

Currently signed up with a CM3 with a 50LY jump range. However, i've got a CM4 with a 45LY range which i'm also considering.

However, lots of time left yet and i might just break and go for something with an insane jump range or something completely different.

I don't want to be just another Anaconda/Asp/DBX though.

I suppose the main factor will be whether Fleet Carriers will be able to come along and what services they offer as that might massively change what we need to take. I mean, my CM3 only has 1 SRV, so if that is lost, then bye bye SRV for the rest of the expedition. If I know there will be a Fleet Carrier where i can restock my SRVs within a few hundred or thousand LYs though, no problemo. Of course, FD could always make SRVs like SLFs and allow us to make more, or perhaps add a synthesis type option to craft more.

However, for the moment, this is my main explorer (name is actually Wish You Were Here):

 

[Jackie Silver]

However, for the moment, this is my main explorer (name is actually Wish You Were Here):

Looks more like a Golden Apple.

 

[Bob McBobblehead]

With fleet carriers coming out in Q4 we might need ships that are capable of mining to fuel the carriers jump engines.

 

[Agony_Aunt]

Looks more like a Golden Apple.

Hail Eris!

 

[Orvidius]

As did I, thus Columbia.

When I was little my dad was working overtime during the Columbia's roll-out. He picked my sister and I up in his patrol car and flashed his lights and siren so we could get a close up view of the Columbia as she rolled by. It was pretty awesome seeing her up that close. Got to see them all up close, but the Columbia was special because she was the first to go into orbit. The picture below was just down the street from my house. JT Vida's house was half a block away from where this was taken. You might know him from his SR-71 exploits.

That's really awesome! Cool.

The closest I've gotten to any of them, is visiting them at the Udvar Hazy Air & Space Museum in Virginia. We've had two of them over here. First we had the Enterprise, which was later swapped out for Discovery. I always make a point of getting pictures of my R2 in front of the shuttle when I attend the Halloween events there: