Blind Rasputin posted:

Well, yes I have an anaconda and an asp that can get very very far, but I’ve been on exploring missions in both and just want a change of pace. I love the python cockpit. So I’m trying to make it happen. So far I have it up to 38ly with the changes above. I engineered both 5D PD and thrusters so it can still boost me and maneuver without issue. The python fuel tank is larger, which I like over the anaconda.

My destination is just Bernard’s loop, so not anything too crazy. Which leads me to my next question, I understand that getting into the Bernard’s loop nebula is a bit difficult. I have the HIP 23759 system locked in as online that seems like the starting way in, does anyone here know where you head to next to get passed the permit locked col 70 regions?

Edit: see, this is exploring with style

Blind Rasputin posted:

Wow. That seriously owns. I might have to rethink my choice in ship tbqh.

Truga posted:

what's up with the thread title btw?

Truga posted:

I mean the ellen thing

Truga posted:

I mean the ellen thing

Katsuma posted:

Incorrect! This is exploring with style!




Edit: I'm sorry, that was really rude. I just really love my Explorca and got overexcited. Your python is rad.

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

It’s always said that.

Rad-daddio posted:

With the changes to the type 7, would it soon be possible to build out one for exploration or ratting? I've seen some coriolis builds and I figured that I hate myself enough to try it.

Trustworthy posted:

No, the FSD/heat management changes aren't sticking around post-beta, so the Type-7 will still be a poo poo explorer

Behotti posted:

So what is the new money making gig since passenger running to Medb has gotten nerfed?

Behotti posted:

So what is the new money making gig since passenger running to Medb has gotten nerfed?

quote:

Hello Commanders!

This is a quick update to let folk know that we are increasing materials storage capacity in the following manner:

Tier 1: 300
Tier 2: 250
Tier 3: 200
Tier 4: 150
Tier 5: 100 (no change)
In addition, we have updated the FSD boost synthesis recipes to the following:

FSD Basic

Carbon 1
Vanadium 1
Germainium 1
FSD Standard

Carbon 1
Vanadium 1
Germainium 1
Cadmium 1
Niobium 1
FSD Premium

Carbon 1
Germainium 1
Arsenic 1
Niobium 1
Ytrium 1
Polonium 1
These changes should hopefully drop in the next few days.

the milk machine posted:

i haven't been out to parutis to check since the change, but does anyone know how bad the nerf was?

prior to the nerf i was pulling about 100m per trip with a fully loaded t7; even if they cut the rewards by 50%, 50m for 15-30 minutes of board flipping and 40 minutes of supercruise isn't bad

then again i work from home and used the supercruise time for housework/whatever, probably not a fun time to do if you just play for a couple hours here and there

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

Inspector Hound posted:

Where do I look for fsd boost ingredients? I've found a nice system with a station next to a rich metallic ring, and I've been getting some gold, platinum, etc. out of that, but I haven't encountered any of those elements yet.

Helianthus Annuus posted:

Sorry to see they nerfed the Parutis -> Medb run.

If you wanna make money in this game, but you don't wanna use 'sploits, consider this effort post:

If you're rank 5 in powerplay, you get 50,000,000 credits per week. To get to rank 5, you need 10,000 merits. You can get 30 merits per kill if you shoot powerplay NPCs in an opposing power's system. This is called "undermining". So, to during the first week, it takes about 334 kills to get to rank 5. After the first week, you only need 5,000 merits per week to maintain your rank. Or 167 kills. Killing powerplay NPCs is illegal, so it helps to find an anarchy system for this.

So for example, I'm pledged to Mahon (the Alliance power). When I need merits, I fly to Bunda (controlled by Felicia Winters, a Federation power). There, I kill any Federal Agents or Federal Couriers I see, and leave everyone else alone. Bunda is an anarchy system, so from a crime and punishment standpoint, I'm still a good citizen. You're supposed to fly around in supercruise, interdict, and destroy these powerplay NPCs. But this takes a long time between kills.

If you're aligned with a different power, use https://eddb.io/system to find an system with:

* Government: Anarchy
* Powers: pick every power you're allowed to undermine
* Power Effects: Control

So all that above is public knowledge. Here's the secret to get these kills quickly. Replace Bunda and federal NPCs with whatever system and power you're trying to undermine.

* Fly to the Nav Beacon in the Bunda system, then get about 30-50km away from the Nav Beacon.
* Quit to main menu, then relog into Solo.
* Powerplay NPCs are GUARENTEED to spawn within about 10 seconds of logging in.
* If non-federal NPCs spawn, just relog to solo.
* If federal NPCs spawn, destroy them, then relog to solo.
* Repeat until you have enough merits.

* Don't get destroyed, you lose your merits
* Don't forget to fly back to your power's space to turn in your merits.
* Don't be surprised when your first payout is paltry, you only get paid the 50m the following week after you achieve that rank

I know this isn't NEARLY as lucrative as the 'sploit of the month, but it's a better payout than RES farming, and you actually get to play the game instead of flipping the board.

First week:
50,000,000 cr / 334 kills = 149,700 cr per kill

Subsequent weeks:
50,000,000 cr / 167 kills = 299,401 cr per kill

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

the milk machine posted:

i haven't been out to parutis to check since the change, but does anyone know how bad the nerf was?

prior to the nerf i was pulling about 100m per trip with a fully loaded t7; even if they cut the rewards by 50%, 50m for 15-30 minutes of board flipping and 40 minutes of supercruise isn't bad

then again i work from home and used the supercruise time for housework/whatever, probably not a fun time to do if you just play for a couple hours here and there

Inspector Hound posted:

Where do I look for fsd boost ingredients? I've found a nice system with a station next to a rich metallic ring, and I've been getting some gold, platinum, etc. out of that, but I haven't encountered any of those elements yet.

Blind Rasputin posted:

I have been using the shinrata dezra (or whatever) system that Jameson memorial is in. Planet 1 a has a 2% chance of the 100% mats and a 0.6% chance of polonium. I have spent about half an hour or more zooming around and already have enough mats for two 100% boosts. So it seems like a fairly good planet.

Toxic Fart Syndrome posted:

You have to have Elite or have been a Beta Backer, but yeah: Shinrarta is the best place to farm mats because there are several planets with most of the rarest items.

frgildan posted:

I'm getting pack into the game after a year or so off. I've got an Anaconda and about 150m in credits. Is there any good mining set up/places to mine for credits?

Helianthus Annuus posted:

Engineering bases don't have the contacts menu, so you have to fly lightyears away and pay 100x as much to some Interstellar Factors guy to sort it out for you.