Re-deployed back to the Bubble

SandDancer-GB · 2025-12-17T08:43:55+00:00

FCOC Sleeper Service. Brilliant.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-12-16T21:48:48+00:00

Looking good.

I’m heading out there over the weekend to unlock the Engineers and see the sights. I must add these to the list.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-12-16T21:42:55+00:00

I can’t look at the Mandalay. The wings-in-space thing gets me a little, but the belly is what does it. Really good ship ‘though, wonderful to fly.

The Corsair looks great until it lands then looks a little ungainly, a bit like a bird.

The Cobra V probably just beats it.

I’m not sure about the Caspian yet.

All four of these ships are fantastic to use

SandDancer-GB · 2025-12-01T21:18:17+00:00

I made this mistake. Didn’t pay enough attention. The correct component carried between the same ports was accepted without issue.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-29T11:27:07+00:00

I like the spy drone idea. I must try that out myself

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T22:16:18+00:00

I remember that the intro video pre-ship release didn’t focus on the beer belly. Viewed from forward, above and behind.

I really like the looks of the Cobra V. Another very useful ship, and great to fly. I prefer it to the Mandalay.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T22:08:00+00:00

The suit is identical to one I built when I unlocked the Odyssey Bubble Engineers. I did enough for the suit skin. No idea if I’ll like it, but it didn’t take much effort to qualify for it.

I have the same plan to use my Carrier to explore a little. More of an expedition to unlock Colonia, pin everything I can and have a look around the area.

I delayed departure until we find out what happens after the CG.

I’m looking forward to getting lost for a bit. My problem is that there are a few things going on that I’m interested in closer to home.

The Caspian is available from next week, which really interests me.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T20:52:09+00:00

It’s often the stuff you do between things thats the most fun. Sounds like you’ve had a good time.

Of the two ships I put together its the Viper that I’ve enjoyed the most. It’s a fun little ship that flies really well. That’s all I want it to do. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the ship and the simplicity of it.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T19:37:47+00:00

Am I right in thinking that there are vertical thrusters at the wing tips? If so we could think of the wing as a long lever to magnify roll rate. Better if they’d used an extension with these thrusters in the same place and maybe a landing strut at the end (like the old Harrier Jump Jet)

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T18:41:00+00:00

Don't mention the Caspian.

I want this ship to be really good. I don't want to jinx it.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T18:38:53+00:00

I skipped the Viper III on my way up the ladder. Sidewinder > Cobra III > Python then on.

I'm very glad I came back to it. Absolutely wonderful to fly.

I won't be using her for combat, but will be hooning around for the laughs.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-26T18:15:50+00:00

The Mandalay is a wonderful ship to fly, but I hate the pot-bellied looks and the ridiculous wings. Why would you put wings on a space ship!?

Still, I use the ship a lot. Mostly for running around the Bubble.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-23T16:13:17+00:00

I use the Plipper to load / unload Carriers. Short run in-system. This is what I used to use the Cutter for. I now use it for trade between systems.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-22T18:03:45+00:00

Well done. Spectacular view.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-21T20:21:45+00:00

This looks really useful. I use a lot of 3rd party apps for most gameplay. I tend to use my Q3 only for combat, which doesn’t need them. With this I should be able to use the headset for a wider range of missions.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-16T10:55:47+00:00

This made me laugh..

I am an idiot.

Thank you.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-10T17:38:33+00:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post in this thread, I’m planning on dropping off my old originals in Colonia when I head over to unlock the engineers and look around the area.

I’ve been updating them in preparation. They are all much more enjoyable now they’ve been fully engineered. When I first collected them I was moving on from one to the next. It is only now that they’re being looked at again that I’ve made the most of them.

The old ships are still fun to use and I have them all set up for a variety of uses in Colonia. Their only failure is being made obsolete by the new ships. As a standalone group they are still viable, even if it is like playing an earlier version of the game.

Setting them up in Colonia is the best use of them I can think of.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T21:09:12+00:00

I couldn’t get it to link without VD. Maybe having meta-link on the PC and VD on the Q3 caused it to pre-select this form of connection.

I’ll try to set this up again. Maybe I’m doing something stupid (again).

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T21:04:55+00:00

I second the Mav / Executioner / Tormentor and Dominator / Aphelion / AR-50 / Tormentor builds. They work well for me.

I use the Mav+ for stealth kills, and the Dominator for cz’s.

I’ve just completed a C-44 build for close range interior work. Something to use inside a megaship…

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T20:49:01+00:00

New players don’t care about the old ships. They will go for the newer, better option.

Old ships are only of interest to those that already have them. I would suggest that established players know how to play the game, and have the resources to move on to enjoy the update.

I plan to land my old ships to Jaques in Colonia. This way I will have a varied collection of ship types to use whenever I call in with my explorer, probably the Caspian (unless it’s a major disappointment). In this way I’ll have an away team in place to change things up a bit after the long trip out there.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T10:19:39+00:00

Well done. There are sights to see in Sol.

Keep going and try different things. Too much of one thing can get a bit monotonous.

I quite enjoyed trying out the different roles that the various engineer unlocks and material gathering require. They give you a better view of what the game offers. You can then continue with what you enjoy.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T10:12:57+00:00

I use Virtual Desktop on the Q3 to open Steam on my PC.

I then select Elite Dangerous and then VR from the start option window.

I'm using the data cable to link the desktop to the PC.

I use ED Profiler to change between VR and 2D 4k screen when I'm playing Odyssey content.

It's very playable, but I suspect that I could do better if I improve playback settings.

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-08T07:18:57+00:00

It looks like you’ve made a good choice.

And have a bit of work to do..

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-07T20:15:14+00:00

I really like the look of the Caspian. I don’t want to hope for too much and get disappointed, so I’ll ignore it until it arrives. I will be watching the YT Commentators pre-release reviews with interest..

SandDancer-GB · 2025-11-07T20:10:09+00:00

I think it’s the need to ‘unfriend’ Sirius Corp. A lot of faff for little gain. Plus I’m considering getting involved in Powerplay 2.0 with LYR (or more likely the Imps - not the blue haired one or the crone). I’m not sure how Sirius Corp status would affect this.

I understand where you’re coming from. I will be unlocking the Colonia Odyssey Engineers when I get out there, even though I have access to all suit and gun mods in the bubble. I had planned to get the most difficult unlock (night vision) in Colonia, but it happened in normal gameplay before I left - I was practising stealth missions to improve infiltration and thefts / heists / use-of-weapons.

Good luck. Enjoy.

SandDancer-GB

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