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#4467747 - 03/27/19 02:16 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I read somewhere that Dvorsi A9 is flush with Void Opals. But how would I know, it's only my home system. Probably old news and it's been cleaned out, but I will check it tonight.

What's the forecast for tomorrow? Able or no?


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#4467761 - 03/27/19 04:47 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Tomorrow is on for 630. Lets meet at Bajauie 2 it has two Opel sites.


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#4467767 - 03/27/19 05:30 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I'll make it happen, Captain. That system is 131 LY from Sol, not sure how far from me, but won't be bad.

I noticed when I looked it up on EDDB it says reserve "depleted". I am not an experienced miner but that stood out. Perhaps unrelated to what we are doing?

I think Poison Whiskey's ready, aside from that lousy shield and unengineered thrusters. Otherwise I think I have all the right gear. (PD installed underside)


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#4467769 - 03/27/19 05:44 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I think the jury is still somewhat out on that. According to things I've read on Reddit, there's no noticeable difference between "pristine" or "depleted" in resource availability.


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#4467771 - 03/27/19 06:01 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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DBond if your up by me we can go to San Qin Gu 6 if that's closer. I pulled out 80 tons last night and the sell is 10ly away.


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#4467776 - 03/27/19 06:09 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Thanks JC. OK, Wingy, wherever you want. I'm game.


Everyone is welcome to join the Rock Collecting Club. Applications accepted for Security as well.

Wingnuts laid out the plan. It goes like this....


Everyone aside from me starts blasting Void Opals (nothing else mind). You are then to collect them and drop them next to my limpets (I'll be in the middle). Sounds good?


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#4467782 - 03/27/19 06:35 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I’m thinking James and I will pull Vette piracy, er security. Yeah, security that’s what I meant ... so make sure u fill ur holds for us

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#4467865 - 03/28/19 12:37 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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That would be good, if not overkill smile

I'm sorry, who is James (your NPC minion?)? And another name mentioned a while back was Wade. Help me connect them to usernames please.


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#4467867 - 03/28/19 12:49 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Originally Posted by DBond
That would be good, if not overkill smile

I'm sorry, who is James? And another name mentioned a while back was Wade. Help me connect them to usernames please.


James is CMDR Overload_RJ45 ( or some such). Our resident Thargoid killer. PA_Wade is another of the usual suspects, haven’t seen him on as much of late. Also known as Gopher (his TS moniker).

I was suggesting that James and I were goin to pirate all you miners. In jest, of course.

#4467870 - 03/28/19 12:55 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Haha, yeah I got that. I will actually need to have something valuable on board for that to be worth your while.


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#4467962 - 03/28/19 08:02 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I was afflicted last night with another case of moduleswapitis, and the thrusters and FSD from the Python were installed in the Krait. My optionals look very similar to your mining build Wingy, same cargo capacity. I am tempted to put a C6 shield in which would cut my cargo. But I doubt I'll be filling it up anyway. If I keep the current setup I'm only at 485 mj. That's using the Bi-Weaves out of my Vulture that was just sold.

If you have a chance, would you mind looking at Poison Whiskey on my Inara account and see if I have everything I need? Or any suggestions/alterations appreciated.

See you by 6:30.


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#4467964 - 03/28/19 08:39 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Dump the 2 hull reinforcement and put in a detailed surface scanner. You need the ability to shoot the planetary rings to reveal hot spots. Otherwise good to go


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#4467965 - 03/28/19 08:40 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Doh! Yes of course. Thanks.


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#4468004 - 03/29/19 01:47 AM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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Now, that was just outstanding! Thanks to the fellas for their help and to Sensei Wingnuts for his expert tutelage. In all a big success. Made lots of money. And have the know-how and skills now to do this solo.

I missed seeing my first rocksplosion as I was running for dear life, but after that I started doing OK. Easy money and now on the way to double Elite and getting Selene Jean unlocked. A ways to go yet, but the path is now clear.

Wingnuts patiently teaching me how to mine cores


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#4468016 - 03/29/19 04:09 AM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I had mentioned that perhaps I have a good Void Opal spot in my home system. Uh, yeah

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#4468032 - 03/29/19 12:54 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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That planet, Dvorsi A9, has three Void Opal, and two Low Temp Diamond hotspots. Just 800 ls from Fowler Orbital. After walking the dog, I hopped back on to check this planet out, and spent another hour or two mining there and managed to essentially match the haul from the first session. At this rate I'll hit trade Elite in about a week. And hopefully I'll have the 500 tons mined to start getting armor mods over G1. I got nearly a fifth of the way there just last night.

A year or so ago I wanted to unlock Selene Jean. Mine 500 tons. OK, I outfitted the Python with mining lasers and refinery and all the whizbangs and flew off in search of a pristine ring. Found it and jumped in. I mined one fragment. I disliked it so much, that I closed up shop then and there. Flew back to base and sold all the mining equipment I had only just purchased, and I never mined again until last night.

But core mining is rather enjoyable. There's skill required, especially mastery of control of the ship as you twist and flip to get the charges in place. The timer adds a touch of urgency. The detonations are visceral and probably never get old. Like opening birthday presents with explosives.

So even though mining will never take top spot in my favorite things to do list, it's far better than it used to be, at least for me. Another really nice change from FDev.


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For me, mining is something akin to raw mat prospecting. Something I have to do, a chore. Even with the VO gold rush, I’ll prolly only do it again if’n my cash reserves go below my arbitrary number I like to have on hand. I imagine I’ll most likely refit my Krait for mining if I can talk myself into purchasing another big ship. Looking at a Type 10 which should set me back 500 million or so.

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I've been happy with my Python for mining, but I agree that it lacks Agility. I am always on the WRONG SIDE OF THE ROCK especially when the clock is winding down and i still need to place a charge ON THE OTHER FRIGGING SIDE OF THE ROCK....

When I get back from the BLACK maybe I will look into a KRAIT Miner and go back to the PYTHON as the Freighter..


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#4468063 - 03/29/19 05:16 PM Re: Mining Essentials? [Re: DBond]  
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I talked about it in the New Ships thread, but the agility and the view make it a better choice for me. Of course you can't pack as much on board, so that's the trade off innit?

As you heard me say last night I realized once I saw what I needed to do that I felt the Python would not have been so smooth.


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I use the Python and find it to be maneuverable enough with 5A thrusters. I've just engineered them with Farseer to G3 Clean Drag and I look forward to seeing the difference.
I like the Python view because while the Python doesn't have the vertical view of an ASP or Krait, it has the horizontal, and the way I move through the belts it seems to work for me.
Some time I may try outfitting a Krait for mining (bah! effort!) and see the difference but for me it ain't broke.

I get your enjoyment of the close quarter piloting needed - it's kind of fun to move around a rock in all dimensions, esp with a countdown timer on the charges. Of course the explosion is worth the
wait and then the payoff at the end is very nice too!


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