Newcomer / Intro Who scanned my ship

[raf1]

Is there any way to tell who is scanning/scanned me by using the symbology on my radar screen?

Thanks

 

[Sapient6]

I don't think so, but I wouldn't mind being wrong about that.

 

[who?]

In my experience, if it's a security craft scan it's anonymous until it finishes. If it's a Wanted craft (or pirate in an Anarchic sector) you typically see their name in the Comms view, so you can select them (in the Contacts list) and they'll be marked on your scanner.

If it's a Commander (real player) I don't think you can tell who scanned you.

 

[andyraptor]

NPC Pirates, bless them, are really dumb and even announce before hand that they are about to scan you .....DUH !!!

 

[tridentfiend]

And why the need to aim at a ship to know the ID of that ship. Would prefer not to have to scan each ship just to know who they are. To find what cargo their carrying, sure!

 

[andyraptor]

And why the need to aim at a ship to know the ID of that ship. Would prefer not to have to scan each ship just to know who they are. To find what cargo their carrying, sure!

If you could suggest another method/game mechanic and provide the code for the Dev's we would be more impressed

post your suggestions here

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=76

 

[raf1]

Thanks for your replies. Interesting comments and I appreciate it.

 

[willowfan]

NPC Pirates, bless them, are really dumb and even announce before hand that they are about to scan you .....DUH !!!

Dumb and wildly over optimistic/confident.

Er... OK Mr pirate in your Sidewinder, I, in my armed to the teeth Asp, am quaking in my boots at your threats

 

[spacescrub]

If you could suggest another method/game mechanic and provide the code for the Dev's we would be more impressed

post your suggestions here

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=76

Why? Are they struggling?

 

[dat789bb]

NPC Pirates, bless them, are really dumb and even announce before hand that they are about to scan you .....DUH !!!

... which makes it easier for the bounty hunter to look up their names in the Contact list to target them, then pew-pew time! Job done! Money in!

 

[Rob_the_Sparky]

Dumb and wildly over optimistic/confident.

Er... OK Mr pirate in your Sidewinder, I, in my armed to the teeth Asp, am quaking in my boots at your threats

I love it when NPC's demand all my cargo when I'm flying my Vulture

 

[the100thmonkey]

I've just read elsewhere on the forum that the name of the pilot who messaged you will appear in the contacts tab, but there won't be any other information about their ship or status.

 

[Undecided]

Any ship that want to scan someone has to deploy hard points and will appear as a triangle on your radar. Doesn't pint out which ship is scanning you but it can narrow down the list of contacts to go through. Look for a ship pointing it's nose at you.

 

[raf1]

Thanks undecided - that will help.

 

[Sapient6]

Any ship that want to scan someone has to deploy hard points and will appear as a triangle on your radar. Doesn't pint out which ship is scanning you but it can narrow down the list of contacts to go through. Look for a ship pointing it's nose at you.

Unless they are running silent.

 

[raf1]

Good point. Let me just say that there is certainly an intellectual side to ED when it comes to strategic combat. I've watch a lot of videos and there some pretty sneaky Commanders out there!

 

[Riedquat]

My scan warning went off whilst I was in outfitting!, I used the debug camera to move up into the station and saw an anaconda docking.

When I took off I could see the hollow blip on the radar.

It got me worried for a second that I was about to be blown up in the station.

( I have yet to be destroyed by a human player )