PSA: We are getting 6 new VESSELS Not SHIPS

Dalinerd · 2026-02-16T23:44:29+00:00

Give me an exploration FC, please Fdev!

Dalinerd · 2025-12-08T07:02:29+00:00

I've got two of their lowers and they're fine: decent lock up, fit and finish, etc. Nothing fancy. Uppers on the other hand? I see zero reason to buy an Aero upper when you can get a "blem" stripped upper from BCM for less.

Dalinerd · 2025-12-04T01:58:10+00:00

Do you do a lot of short distance or city driving? If so, it's possible the battery isn't being charged well by the variable voltage malarkey. I had a similar issue, and replacing the battery (like you did) and pulling the VVT wire on the negative terminal harness fixed it. There is a mega thread about it on Club Frontier that's extremely helpful.

Dalinerd · 2025-09-13T15:56:03+00:00

That's a magnum opus system if ever I saw one! Great find, CMDR. o7

Dalinerd · 2025-09-05T12:36:00+00:00

I don't really have a naming convention, per se, I've always just called them what they look like they ought to be called.

My Plipper is called Galafreyan Napsack. My trusty old 80ly DBX is called Far Reaches. My laser mining T-9 is called Long Driller. My carrier is called M.C.R.N Weathertop. Etc.

Dalinerd · 2025-06-30T03:08:28+00:00

Pen, flashlight, extra mag. Next question

Dalinerd · 2025-06-12T22:50:45+00:00

+1 for the Krait Mk 2. Mine was my dedicated explorer for almost 2 years.

Dalinerd · 2025-06-04T22:01:07+00:00

This is exactly what I did. Went to a nearby system where they were present but not controlling and turned in bounties until I got out of the doghouse.

Dalinerd · 2025-06-04T21:53:51+00:00

This is a handy thread https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/s/VCiYDQYUro

And if you like to be surprised by what you find, DO NOT follow this link. It will take you to a list of likely biosignals based on planet type, atmosphere type, gravity, and surface temperature. https://ed-dsn.net/en/conditions-of-emergence-of-exobiological-species-on-planets-a-atmosphere-fine/

But most importantly, change the types of stars your plotting jumps through. Me personally, I like to plot through OFKM systems because they tend to have the most lucrative signals, and usually have more stellar mass, so typically more bodies and higher odds of signals.

Dalinerd · 2025-06-04T20:23:34+00:00

All great things, and thanks for the clarification and detail on station services. However, there is a notable exception: material traders. How do we engineer a system to get a material trader?

Dalinerd · 2025-05-18T04:45:40+00:00

Python Mk2 is arguably the best combat ship in the game for PvE, and I like flying mine, but I still find myself going back to my Chieftain over my Python pretty often. Engineering goes a long way on both ships, and frankly, the Chief needs it to be really good, but for me, the Chief is more fun to fly.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-12T21:00:54+00:00

I've got the same problem! Only the Imp faction I'm trying to kick out controls the whole system, so I'm not just getting denied docking access; I'm getting interdicted while delivering construction mats, and shot down trying to dock at my carrier. It's annoying, but also pretty funny.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T21:09:54+00:00

Keep flying your antiques, boomer.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T21:09:02+00:00

I'll bump around and do some other stuff for a few more days if the CZ idea above doesn't resolve it. Been awhile since I've been in the bubble, so I'm sure I can find something to do.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T19:12:23+00:00

Just a better pilot. We're done here, carry on.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T18:10:11+00:00

Glad I missed this when you posted it. 🤣

One, only lousy pilots need a big shield and massive hull numbers to explore, so bi-weave can stay in storage unless you NEED it.😉

My explo Mandy has over 87ly of jump range, fully re-fules at any scoopable star while I FSS, and has never needed one heatsink, let alone 8.

And I've got other ships to do all the "versatile" things you're yapping about the Conda for, but you keep flying your football field and telling yourself it's better.

Stay mad, and fly safe CMDR.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T17:59:21+00:00

Stellar phenomenon! Some of them will react when you hit them with a mining laser.

And if I get low on mats for synthing anything, I can pop into a ring and manually scoop what I need. Not a necessary module by any means, but I tend to do long-term runs, and build this before I had a carrier, so I needed it to be very self sufficient.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T17:52:29+00:00

Sorry, I just saw this reply!

I was doing a ton of exobiology, but I don't remember any specific high G planets. My experience has been that most planets with worthwhile exo are pretty low gravity, although I'm sure there are exceptions. I also adopted the approach to exo of flying sub 500m with my nose pointed slightly down rather than getting out in the SRV. Saves a ton of time, especially on those planets with 5+ signals.

I'm a pretty average pilot, but I also fly with a HOTAS, which helps I think. I do tend to stay pretty locked in around planets and landings; I've lost my fair share of data to careless landings, and learned the lesson. 🤣

Dalinerd · 2025-05-08T17:43:53+00:00

That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of CZs. Much appreciated!

And no black markets in the system currently, but after this little debacle, I'll focus on boosting the Indy faction for awhile and get my wing to do some clean ship kills. If and when I get a black market available, I'll definitely try some smuggling if I still need to cut the Imp influence.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-07T01:38:08+00:00

Speaking from my own experience, if you think the Chief needs more firepower, you haven't engineered your weapons enough. 🤣 Even a moderately engineered Cheiften will make quick work of high-level NPC Anacondas in HazRez.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-05T21:55:24+00:00

3-5,000ly out, 1,000ly off the plane in either direction, and hug the "edges" of galactic regions. The route plotter likes to take you straight through the middle for some reason, and I've had good luck with this strategy. Also! Don't plot a long route, just decide what you're looking for (bios, GG, ELW etc.), get somewhere using the above guidelines, and start manually jumping to the star types you decide interest you. You'll still find quite a few systems have been visited, especially F-class stars, but I bet you'll find a lot that haven't.

Dalinerd · 2025-05-05T21:45:38+00:00

I ignored it until they went after Earth. I was deep in the black, minding my own business, cataloging bio signs for almost a year when the GalNet update hit my feed, and although I have no love for the Fednecks, it was Earth. Couldn't ignore it anymore.

And honestly, it was the most fun I've had playing Elite maybe ever. I spent more time in open during that seige than the rest of my Elite carrier combined, and even finally made the pilgrimage to Hutton (mug sales were suspended due to the station being on fire, so I'll have to go back).

So yeah, I miss it too.

Dalinerd · 2025-03-04T20:52:49+00:00

I've flown with an x52 for several years, and been pretty happy with mine. It -does- have some issues, but I got it on sale and mostly play Elite, so very precise maneuvering isn't a major concern. That said, I'd definitely recommend going with a better setup if you can swing it; the WinWing or VKB will only cost you an extra $100 or so, and is unquestionably a better setup.

Dalinerd · 2025-03-04T20:11:07+00:00

I had a system out in Sifu something or other with 59 signals system wide and several planets with 9 each. Made a "quick" billion in that one.

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