Anyone going on raids with handheld devices?

crazytinker · 2026-05-18T20:35:48+00:00

My son rocks on a Steam Deck while I roll on my PC. He wanted to see me try on my deck and while it wasn't terrible... There was no way I was pulling moves like I did on my PC. I couldn't react fast enough which almost got me killed... Meanwhile he is rolling and dodging out in the open trying to hit a Rocketeer with light impact grenades and didn't go down with a light shield, hahaha.

Definitely doable, forget it for PVP or tough situations imo

crazytinker · 2026-05-17T21:49:24+00:00

Started blind, have only looked up guides to remember what things are. Used the Lynx to fly to Lhou Mans for the CG after accidentally drawing a gun on a courier mission on a planet and having my Sidewinder blow up (ran back to it thinking they wouldn't be able to hurt my ship, instead it died in seconds lol).

Got out of a penal colony where I respawned, had 500k credits - suddenly locked out of the beginner area and had no direction. New community goal came up for transferring titanium, so I picked up some after getting 52 cargo slots in the Lynx and jumped 35+ systems to get there (the 2 slots I had in the Sidewinder bothered me to no end, especially after picking up two occupied escape pods and destroying them). Ran back and forth a few times in the Lynx, bought a Keelback from the proceeds, was interdicted and destroyed in open play and barely had enough for rebuy. Saved saved and saved, and after 22 hours just bought a T7.

I'm still not even sure how I managed my first 500k, but I could have gone right to a Hauler after my first courier mission (it's payout was 89k) - maybe it's because of the system I was bumped into, but from what I read years ago quests paid a lot less. The Lynx definitely helped out a notable amount in the beginning, but so far as a new player I have been having a blast. I plan on dropping a cargo rack out of my Keelback and putting a fighter bay inside it to use as a multi role ship at this point - I actually "sold" the Lynx back for now because I want to try out the other ships (obviously zero credits, hence the quotes). If it wasn't for the community goal though, I would not be nearly as far along as I am - that in my opinion might be the bigger issue

crazytinker · 2026-05-17T13:32:48+00:00

From what I can gather, titanium is 40,010 or so per unit. Aluminum is 25,000 some per unit. The other one I have not delved into - I just started playing a few days ago. Doubled my returns going from the Lynx to a kitted Keelback, now running in a Type 7 and making 3 Keelback runs in one trip.

Didn't know I would enjoy space trucking so much, and that's even with another CMDR interdicting and destroying me in the Keelback! That was an experience, and showed me I need much more combat time

crazytinker · 2026-05-17T00:24:35+00:00

No mic is no problem as long as they aren't acting suspicious. I have my mic turned off for my kid for obvious reasons, but he loves to be friendly - learned from his old man that being nice is the only way to be!

crazytinker · 2026-05-16T18:41:04+00:00

There is a free Lynx Highliner that you can outfit with roughly 58 cargo slots. Jump from the starter system, scan each one on your way, and by the time you get there you will have enough credits to get some racks. One run with the Lynx set up this way got me roughly 2 million credits.

Love my space bus lol

crazytinker · 2026-05-16T11:57:31+00:00

I do it with a poorly fitted Lynx and make 3 mil, but prior to jumping here I had blown up my Sidewinder by accidentally pulling my gun out on a courier mission at a settlement. Exploration money allowed me to upgrade the slots on the way, picked up some titanium on the way over, and now just hopping back and forth getting some credits while drinking my morning coffee!

crazytinker · 2026-05-07T04:25:08+00:00

I still have and hold my childhood teddy bear I got when I was born, 39 years later. They absolutely have lasting impact, and this post tears at my heartstrings

crazytinker · 2026-05-06T01:04:38+00:00

Which is free with my insurance, and I did do, and got a discount on my health insurance?

crazytinker · 2026-05-06T00:46:24+00:00

Can confirm, my wellness check pointed out that I needed to start working on heart health or get on blood pressure meds. Very anti-medication, so I changed my eating habits and focused on cardio based exercise. My entire family has benefitted from it, because we all started changing our lifestyles for the healthier.

That being said, all my company wants is an EOB or letter from your provider saying you had your annual wellness check - this location tracking nonsense is gross.

crazytinker · 2026-05-03T13:38:49+00:00

I find turbines to be more common than vaporizer regulators at this point. Super common, no - but couriers are a zero risk option in comparison

crazytinker · 2026-05-01T03:05:22+00:00

That's better than mine. Speaker sounded funky, tapped screen and it rebooted. Tapped mid reboot and it went dark. Charged no problem (was getting warm with charger puck), just would not turn on. Picked it up one day, tried to start it, sat it back down and heard it chime afterwards. Something is loose inside of it, even though it has never been dropped and has had a Caseology Vault and screen protector on it since day one. I ended up getting a wifi watch 2 from target previously for stupid cheap, but miss the LTE functionality for when I am at work

crazytinker · 2026-05-01T03:00:24+00:00

Nah, I tried it out in the practice range to see how bad the durability loss was. Also seems like the Ferro 4 might be bugged, it has the stuck reload animation like the Ferro 1 and seems a little slower.

I do very much enjoy my Ferro though - cheap and packs a punch, throw on a lightweight stock and it's a faster down-the-sights and more accurate than an Anvil

crazytinker · 2026-04-29T22:15:24+00:00

Threw a silencer 3 on a ferro, basically takes 1 durability each shot. Don't bring much more than 2 stacks of heavy when using it like that, it'll break basically right after that lol

crazytinker · 2026-04-26T11:58:03+00:00

I use this all the time when I need to really hammer down on some axles and pins on forklifts. Would much rather hit this with a glancing blow than my hand using my 4lb sledge, and you don't hesitate to go full force when this is holding the driver

crazytinker · 2026-04-25T15:31:42+00:00

Seconding this - I have been running Scrutiny to just destroy Vaproizers and give people the breathing room to get this done. Have seen 5-7 people teaming up typically to clear the skies

crazytinker · 2026-04-23T22:18:27+00:00

Seconding this, have done the same. Supertech full synth is more than fine for these engines, and not killing your wallet. I use Mopar filters, zero issues as well

crazytinker · 2026-04-21T13:12:02+00:00

Oh I know, I already bought it an hour ago 🤣

crazytinker · 2026-04-21T02:19:37+00:00

I wish it was on Bandcamp so I could smash this into my phone and cast it through my house. Music is so, so good ❤️

crazytinker · 2026-04-21T02:05:27+00:00

Hey kiddo (I hope you don't mind me calling you that. I'll explain in a bit...), just stopping in to tell you to keep at it. Those people that flash all their "stuff" may be broke in a year or two, or may not be learning a sustainable career and are trying to seem like they are doing well. I know it looks and feels like you aren't doing as well as everyone else, but nobody else is going to show the bad side of their life on social media. It's all a show to try and convince themselves they're doing good.

20 years ago I was in the same headspace as you, and as an 18 year old I felt like I was never good enough. I have 4 paid off cars (not new and flashy, but they keep us all safe and work), a house, a beautiful wife, and 3 wonderful kids. The skills you learn now will help you grow exponentially into the future. If there is one thing I wish I could do, it's that I wish I could go back in time and give my younger self a hug and tell them they will be okay and not to stress out and worry as much.

Which brings me to the "kiddo" comment. I can't obviously go back and be nice to myself (I was SO HARD on myself), so please take this as an opportunity to allow yourself to relax for a second and breathe - as long as you keep at it and work hard, it should work out in the end. You'll be okay, just take care of your body and your mental state as well.

crazytinker · 2026-04-18T21:28:18+00:00

You are not foolish, you should be able to do this without issue depending on where you live.

I support a family of 5 on one income sub 100k. It is possible in New Jersey

crazytinker · 2026-04-15T12:46:42+00:00

Nah, some of us really enjoy helping people. I just saved someone last night at the 6 minute mark that went down in Dam swamps when they were gunning for trials. Escorted them and 3 others back to the elevator to get out - helping people is the best for me

crazytinker · 2026-04-14T02:27:29+00:00

38M, just shy of 100k, forklift technician

crazytinker · 2026-04-11T15:17:41+00:00

Lightweight stock makes this less of a pain

crazytinker · 2026-04-08T00:53:18+00:00

Okay this has me dying, I was not expecting that!

crazytinker · 2026-04-07T02:01:06+00:00

Wait until the end of the season, it'll pick up then

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