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So apparently in the time that I took a break from the game I was given a free Viper Mk IV. I was originally working on getting a Cobra Mk III since its a good multi-role ship, though I was leaning towards exploration and trade. Is the Viper Mk IV a good alternative? Looking at the default stats tells me the Viper is a tad slower but more sturdy than the Cobra. I just wanted some personal opinions before I decided what to do.
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In terms of overall utility, they're basically equal. Cobra is faster, Viper has better weapon layout, both have similar jump range and internals.
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Apr 10, 2016 20:31
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timn posted:The new multicannons are going to own so much, especially if they include gimbal variants. I'd be surprised if the C3 doesn't, C4 less so but still disappointed. If c4 gimballed multis become a thing, my vette will be all dakka all the time.
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Apr 10, 2016 20:33
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Inverness posted:So apparently in the time that I took a break from the game I was given a free Viper Mk IV. While I can't speak for exploring in it, or any amount of heavy duty trading, the Viper IV is a pretty amazing combat ship if nothing else. It's also fast as hell and pretty drat maneuverable. I've been really happy with mine.
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Apr 10, 2016 20:41
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Is there a compendium of lore or something? I've read a few of the books, they...weren't great.
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Apr 10, 2016 23:01
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Inverness posted:So apparently in the time that I took a break from the game I was given a free Viper Mk IV. IIRC the Viper IV is slightly fightier than the Cobra III, but not as fighty as the Viper III. It is a fine multirole ship.
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Apr 10, 2016 23:27
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The advice that I could make NGC-7822 in my Cobra was really helpful. I had pick my way carefully when the stars got sparse, going below the nebula by about 100 ly and then making my wake back up, but getting to the nebula was worth it. poo poo, it made buying this game worth it. I first saw those line of bright blue stars from the North American nebula. Approaching the Nebula:  And a ringed planet bathed in light from a type O star:  Also saw my first black hole, but there isn't much worth screen-shotting. I loved astronomy as a kid, so exploring in this game is a lot of fun.
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Apr 11, 2016 02:55
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MoraleHazard posted:The advice that I could make NGC-7822 in my Cobra was really helpful. I had pick my way carefully when the stars got sparse, going below the nebula by about 100 ly and then making my wake back up, but getting to the nebula was worth it. poo poo, it made buying this game worth it. I first saw those line of bright blue stars from the North American nebula. I post this every time it's discussed but it's also the only cluster I've bothered to completely map out so if you're still there, here's a list of systems that have black holes in them: code:
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Apr 11, 2016 04:22
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I plan to visit NGC-7822 as soon as I get my Rift. Hopefully by the end of this month.  I just made a ton of money with my first few rare trading missions. The free Viper Mk IV helped a great deal. Now I plan to take a break from the game until I can play it fresh with a Rift. Also I expect 2.1 will be out by then.
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Apr 11, 2016 05:09
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Sold my asp explorer for a Cobra MKIII and upgraded it to the 9s for Robigo smuggling. Made 30 million in an evening which was pretty cool, but the 20+ jumps and half an hour to get to and from the bubble is super annoying. I'm wondering if it is worth it to keep going and save up 200 million to fully kit out an A rated Python. The grind is so real, and I don't have enough podcasts to listen to in order to make up that kind of time. I'm hoping that when my Vive arrives that it will make things more interesting.
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Apr 11, 2016 05:37
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Hamelekim posted:Sold my asp explorer for a Cobra MKIII and upgraded it to the 9s for Robigo smuggling. Made 30 million in an evening which was pretty cool, but the 20+ jumps and half an hour to get to and from the bubble is super annoying. I'm wondering if it is worth it to keep going and save up 200 million to fully kit out an A rated Python. The grind is so real, and I don't have enough podcasts to listen to in order to make up that kind of time. Why didn't you just kit out an Asp Explorer for the run for the jump range?
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Apr 11, 2016 05:45
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WirelessPillow posted:Why didn't you just kit out an Asp Explorer for the run for the jump range? Speed to outrun the police scans. Not sure I can outrun them in an asp. I was scanned a lot during my runs. I am considering trying an asp to up my profit, but I want to find out the best strategy first.
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Apr 11, 2016 05:49
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Is combat logging still an issue in this game. I remember that being a major turn off for me.
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Apr 11, 2016 05:51
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If the cops interdict me while I'm smuggling, you can bet I'm combat logging.
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Apr 11, 2016 06:12
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There's no penalty for it. If I'm on my way somewhere and I've been interdicted by an NPC that is much higher combat rank and I can't quickly jump to another system, I'm going to mash the x button and reload back in.
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Apr 11, 2016 06:19
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Hamelekim posted:Speed to outrun the police scans. Not sure I can outrun them in an asp. I was scanned a lot during my runs. I am considering trying an asp to up my profit, but I want to find out the best strategy first. all you had to do was fit a small gimbaled pulse to your Asp, and just shoot at whoever interdicts you as you blast past them. Shooting people makes them stop scanning you.
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Apr 11, 2016 06:27
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DreadLlama posted:If the cops interdict me while I'm smuggling, you can bet I'm combat logging. Man that is so disappointing. Why can there not be non-consensual pvp. Am I asking for too much? Are my aspirations for the game to high for them to figure out a way to crush combat logging? drat them!
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Apr 11, 2016 06:54
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I did my first Robigo run tonight and it was awesome. I made eleven million credits for a few hours' work, which is chump change to you guys but a huge step up over what I was making before. At one point I was fuel scooping and an NPC came to interdict me, so I turned to jump away, and then the goof tried to fly in behind me and I think he ended up getting too close to the star because he disappeared from supercruise 
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Apr 11, 2016 07:12
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Dirtybilly posted:Man that is so disappointing. Why can there not be non-consensual pvp. Am I asking for too much? Are my aspirations for the game to high for them to figure out a way to crush combat logging? Peer to peer kind of makes any sort of penalty for combat logging moot. This game isn't one to do acute salt harvesting like that anyway, it rewards the slow plodding giant pay off kind.
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Apr 11, 2016 08:26
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Dirtybilly posted:Is combat logging still an issue in this game. I remember that being a major turn off for me. The bigger issue is it's nearly impossible to kill someone who kinda sorta knows how to get away. It's still possible to combat log though, yes. Nostalgia4Infinity posted:Can't wait for C4 multicannons. Sammich fucked around with this message at 08:28 on Apr 11, 2016 |
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Apr 11, 2016 08:26
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nippythefish posted:all you had to do was fit a small gimbaled pulse to your Asp, and just shoot at whoever interdicts you as you blast past them. Shooting people makes them stop scanning you. Seems risky with the cops scanning you so quickly. I might try it inside the bubble before risking big money with robigo.
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Apr 11, 2016 08:40
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Hamelekim posted:Seems risky with the cops scanning you so quickly. I might try it inside the bubble before risking big money with robigo. It takes 10 seconds for them to scan you.
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Apr 11, 2016 09:23
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tamMH57Is
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Apr 11, 2016 10:58
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Didn't even take any hull damage. Compleeeetely safe. 
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Apr 11, 2016 11:08
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This is the spaceship equivalent of running your hand through a candle... you're fine as long as you don't go too slow!
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EDIT: never mind
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Apr 11, 2016 11:27
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Is that the Courier? That is a sexy cockpit.
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Apr 11, 2016 11:35
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I had that happen once to me while on my way to Sag A*, though the stars were a bit further apart so I managed to get out before taking module damage.
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Apr 11, 2016 11:36
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Apr 11, 2016 12:28
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I mean, it was kind enough to dump you outside the star. So it's aaaaall fine.
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Apr 11, 2016 13:34
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I really want hotkeys to deactivate systems or groups of systems solely for occasions like this. 
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Apr 11, 2016 13:43
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TRON JEREMY posted:C3/C4 multicannons, C4 pulse/beam/burst lasers are coming in 2.1
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Apr 11, 2016 13:49
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 You're a long way from Kerbin, Jeb.
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Apr 11, 2016 14:49
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FiestaNinja posted:You're a long way from Kerbin, Jeb. He certainly gets around. I saw him at the nav beacon in Morrina yesterday afternoon. I guess the kerbals are celebrating having a working space program?
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Apr 11, 2016 14:59
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Mercurius posted:NGC 7822 is one of my favourite places I've been to so far because of the sheer size of the nebula cloud (most nebulae are only around a few systems instead of 20+) and since it has all the stars that look really awesome (plus some of the systems have 10+ stars as well as a black hole or two in close proximity). Bookmarked, thank you. I'll hit it on my way back from Beagle Point That comic is a gift Unsinkabear fucked around with this message at 17:28 on Apr 11, 2016 |
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Apr 11, 2016 16:47
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FiestaNinja posted:
Whenever Jeb is wanted in a system, I leave him alone. He's just exploring space like the rest of us. He's just scanning me for science.
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Apr 11, 2016 19:03
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IAmTheRad posted:Whenever Jeb is wanted in a system, I leave him alone. He's just exploring space like the rest of us. He's just scanning me for science. I just blow him up. I know from personal experience that he has had that happen often enough without ill effects for it not to be much of a worry any more. I'm beginning to suspect he secretly enjoys it.
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Apr 11, 2016 19:09
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Mercurius posted:NGC 7822 is one of my favourite places I've been to so far because of the sheer size of the nebula cloud (most nebulae are only around a few systems instead of 20+) and since it has all the stars that look really awesome (plus some of the systems have 10+ stars as well as a black hole or two in close proximity). Thanks for the list, I'm planning on surveying pretty much everything in this nebula.
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Apr 11, 2016 19:25
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MoraleHazard posted:Thanks for the list, I'm planning on surveying pretty much everything in this nebula. …and with the previous video in mind, maybe you should ask him to include a list of pucker-factor warp ins to look out for
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Is the robigo slave dumping still a viable way to make money or have they finally removed that exploit. Otherwise I may just go back to smuggling for a fdl. My FAS is a great ship but god the heat management even with a class a power plant is horid and scooping fuel is a pain
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