Elite Dangerous - Asteroid Mining

Post by **Genom** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:22 am

Well, I suck at combat with the starter ship. Otherwise slowly getting the hang of it.

Need a cheap joystick/throttle though, cause KB controls are a PITA and controller is only marginally better.

Losbot · Post by **Losbot** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:23 am

That's for sure. KB/Joy is the best option.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:31 am

I haven't played it much except back when it was released, and was using a gamepad . It's playable with a gamepad, but yeah I need to get a good joystick.

And maybe an Oculus Rift while I making a wish list.

What sticks you guys recommend?

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:58 am

I've got a Saitek X52 which seems to work pretty well, but the only other one I ever had was an 80s $35 joystick. ED recognizes it and it is pretty easy to map. There is also a cheap enhancement fix I saw adding some $5 magnets to make it a little stiffer. I also got the ED Headtracker from the UK which lets you pan up down sideways, but it came right when I decided to give the game a break so haven't tried it. I'd love to try the Oculus, but right now my eyes are way out of phase in terms of focusing because of a cataract in one eye. Have and app't with the eye Dr in a couple of weeks. Who knows when the final build of the Oculus will be available. They keep pushing it back and buying other companies that make hand held sensors.

It does have rudder control by twisting the stick, which I find useful for fine maneuvering.

Losbot · Post by **Losbot** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:02 pm

I have A CH Products Pro Stick and a throttle.

Post by **Genom** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:31 pm

So what are some names I can add to my friend list?

Losbot · Post by **Losbot** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:53 am

Cmdr Losbot

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:31 am

Cmdr Nineve

Post by **Genom** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:35 pm

Alright, requests sent.

Any newb friendly mining spots to recommend or trading routes? have a little hauler so only8 cargo slots so far.

Losbot · Post by **Losbot** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:24 pm

Genom wrote:Alright, requests sent.

Any newb friendly mining spots to recommend or trading routes? have a little hauler so only8 cargo slots so far.

I'll be on later tonight after a dinner meeting if you want to wing up, meet up and I can drop some cargo for you to grab and sell for some seed money.
Should get you into a slightly larger ship with more capacity. That'll help you earn more cash. Especially if you run a rares route. That's a nice fun way to earn some credits and see some different areas.

Also, some of us play in a private group. You can get access to them if you're on FB and join a couple of Elite Dangerous groups.

Post by **Genom** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:32 pm

Tonight is WoW raid night, so will be doing that from 9:30 to 12. I am uualy on until 1am EST, or I can hop on beforehand if thats better. Otehrwise tomorrow or whenever.

As for FB, deleted my account years ago and have stayed off it since. I'll make a new one with one of the alt emails and look into the groups.

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:44 pm

you're gonna need about 2mm for a decent cobra - it's good for trading rares which I found to be the best bang for the buck - it can fight and also outrun anything.

Post by **Genom** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:19 pm

Well.. uh.. I have about 80K and a hauler so far with some minor upgrades. Was setting it up for mining, but so far the little pidly quick missions have been more profitable.

Losbot · Post by **Losbot** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:11 pm

Yeah, the FB groups are REALLY helpful and there's a few you can join. I'll get you the names if you decide to seek them out. Good, fun bunch of people. FSU is in there as well as myself.