Elite: Game talk
04 Apr 2021, 2:57pm
04 Apr 2021, 3:03pm
EpisparhKrait Phantom is the ship that replaced Asp Explorer AKA the best medium exploration ship.
Does it benefit more from the double engineered FSD than the Asp does?
I hope EDSY will add a preset for that drive. Looking up the specs and entering them manually is annoying.
04 Apr 2021, 3:04pm
Looks good too.
I have a fully engineered jumpaconda that has rarely left dock as well.
Again, though it is not about the destination, it really is about the journey. Carry on with all your huge jump ranges though, I'll get the uncharted you skip and be back for breakfast.
04 Apr 2021, 3:06pm
04 Apr 2021, 3:09pm
SakashiroEpisparhKrait Phantom is the ship that replaced Asp Explorer AKA the best medium exploration ship.
Does it benefit more from the double engineered FSD than the Asp does?
I hope EDSY will add a preset for that drive. Looking up the specs and entering them manually is annoying.
Double engineered FSD is recent addition Phantom have far better optional internal slots than AspX.
04 Apr 2021, 3:12pm
EpisparhKrait Phantom is the ship that replaced Asp Explorer AKA the best medium exploration ship.
Yeah, the Phantom is definitely an upgrade to the AspX. It edges out the AspX in speed, jump range, and module count, but, it does this at a higher price point and with an obstructed cockpit view, which to me ruins it for exploration.
04 Apr 2021, 3:13pm
04 Apr 2021, 3:14pm
ShabbyjOtohaAs long as you're not intending to go to the edge of the galaxy, or places in general where the stars really spread out, then anything with about 25ly give or take is plenty for an exploration ship. Hence my personal use of a Hauler for the task. It's not about jump range, it's about exploring and in that case the more jumps you do the better, how far doesn't matter
Exactly, you do not need to go to the edge of the galaxy, to find uncharted systems. Just go off the beaten track and not straight toward something well known.
It is about the journey, not the destination.
Huge o7 for doing it in an Hauler. Nice little ship.
My favorite part is the racing paint job in red, white and blue
I look really fast. I mean...I'm not but at least i look cool
04 Apr 2021, 3:27pm
OtohaShabbyjOtohaAs long as you're not intending to go to the edge of the galaxy, or places in general where the stars really spread out, then anything with about 25ly give or take is plenty for an exploration ship. Hence my personal use of a Hauler for the task. It's not about jump range, it's about exploring and in that case the more jumps you do the better, how far doesn't matter
Exactly, you do not need to go to the edge of the galaxy, to find uncharted systems. Just go off the beaten track and not straight toward something well known.
It is about the journey, not the destination.
Huge o7 for doing it in an Hauler. Nice little ship.
My favorite part is the racing paint job in red, white and blue
I look really fast. I mean...I'm not but at least i look cool
Haha, I have just had a look at your Hauler piccy. Legendary.
It is all well and good going with the Cliché builds, I am ashamed to say I do it, but thinking out of the box rules.
One of things as I have got older, I used to have it, but lost it.
Makes me want to jump back in my Cobra IV and go exploring for the hell of it.
04 Apr 2021, 3:31pm
ShabbyjOtohaShabbyj
Exactly, you do not need to go to the edge of the galaxy, to find uncharted systems. Just go off the beaten track and not straight toward something well known.
It is about the journey, not the destination.
Huge o7 for doing it in an Hauler. Nice little ship.
My favorite part is the racing paint job in red, white and blue
I look really fast. I mean...I'm not but at least i look cool
Haha, I have just had a look at your Hauler piccy. Legendary.
It is all well and good going with the Cliché builds, I am ashamed to say I do it, but thinking out of the box rules.
One of things as I have got older, I used to have it, but lost it.
Makes me want to jump back in my Cobra IV and go exploring for the hell of it.
Then you also saw I am a man of unconventional ships. Going against the meta while accomplishing the same goals as others is my MO
04 Apr 2021, 3:51pm
EpisparhSakashiroEpisparhKrait Phantom is the ship that replaced Asp Explorer AKA the best medium exploration ship.
Does it benefit more from the double engineered FSD than the Asp does?
I hope EDSY will add a preset for that drive. Looking up the specs and entering them manually is annoying.
Double engineered FSD is recent addition Phantom have far better optional internal slots than AspX.
And it out-jumps the Asp, too! Just found out (again) when I crunched the numbers in EDSY. In fact I had a Krait Phantom a long time ago but completely forgot that this was the main reason I bought it.
So yeah, forget what I said earlier.
04 Apr 2021, 4:04pm
Mary QuinnHi there! Newbie question about explorations ship. I like my Diamondback Explorer, but I think it's a little too cramped for the modules. And I like very much the Falcon Delacy ships, so... is the Krait Phantom a good exploration ship? Take in consideration: I'm a recent commander, I've my pilot licence from just 1 month now. Thank you for your advices!
I am experienced explorer who spends a lot of time out in the black and I use phantom. Can categorically say it is the best fit ship for role. If you want a good build (engineered or unengineered) drop me a pm. There are many ways of doing it, depending on your goals but I tend to favour a large FSD to get you out there and then a decent selection of internals to explore local areas and investigate specific things. The one thing the phantom doesn't give you is the option of a fighter - some put that as important but I reckon they're the same people who only take selfies when they go to amazing cultural sites.
Sakashiro So yeah, forget what I said earlier.
Always do Saka
04 Apr 2021, 4:24pm
BurstarEpisparhKrait Phantom is the ship that replaced Asp Explorer AKA the best medium exploration ship.
Yeah, the Phantom is definitely an upgrade to the AspX. It edges out the AspX in speed, jump range, and module count, but, it does this at a higher price point and with an obstructed cockpit view, which to me ruins it for exploration.
I absolutely love the Phantom, as it can be outfitted for whatever and also acts as, to me, the ultimate exploration ship. while the cockpit is a bit obstructed, i think it gives the ship a great feel that no other ship does. i do a lot of free camera roaming while exploring, so its not as much of a turn off for me. it is a bit pricey too, and it was maybe my 4th exploration ship before i sold the rest (but mothballed the DBX). its been a while since i flew it, really looking forward to getting back into it.
04 Apr 2021, 4:48pm
I'm pretty new to the game a few weeks in have left the Pilots federation and have purchased an ASP Explorer. My Jump distance is about 22Ly but I'm a bit lost to be honest. I love the game but unsure of what to do. I've joined a Squadron and am trying to make my way to their home system. I think some of the jumps will be too far.
I did the old high res trick and earned a cool 10 mill which went on my Explorer and a new Jump drive 5B and some other bits.
I just need some general help as I'm not sure what to do other than some missions here and there to try and buy better equipment for longer jumps. I was hoping to speak to my Squad but unsure of how to communicate with them. There so many videos and stuff to read but not sure where to start.
HELP a commander all alone in the dark.
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