# Elite Dangerous **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [December 17, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501 "2014-12-17T16:14:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 29
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/561 "2018-01-14T23:28:49Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > Any tips on what kind of weapons to use (on a Python)? I’ve had a bit of success with beam laser, but I gather that the community generally thinks they’re not very good. Here’s a good discussion on weapons: [https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/3k9clo/indepth\_weapons\_guide/](https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/3k9clo/indepth_weapons_guide/) It looks like weapons are conditional (some better against large ships, some better against small ships) but beam lasers are not good in general because despite a high DPS they drain capacitors too quickly. Look over that list to see the merits of each type. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/562 "2018-01-15T01:41:21Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > Any tips on what kind of weapons to use (on a Python)? [I run one beam, two pulse, and two cannons.](https://inara.cz/cmdr-fleet/8001/26206/) Three beams created too much heat. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/563 "2018-01-15T01:45:49Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > No, I can still see the occasional red dwarf in the region; my plotted route just didn’t pass by any of them. Try turning off those lesser stars. In the Galactic Map, go over to Filters (they’re between Bookmarks and Options), change Allegiance to Star Class, uncheck L-type, T-type, Y-type, and Proto, then apply filter to route. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/564 "2018-01-15T02:19:45Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Try turning off those lesser stars. In the Galactic Map, go over to Filters (they’re between Bookmarks and Options), change Allegiance to Star Class, uncheck L-type, T-type, Y-type, and Proto, then apply filter to route. Thanks for this. It increases my remaining jumps from 770 to 785, but I’ll probably save time overall. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/565 "2018-01-16T03:56:56Z")
Is there a limit to how much exploration data I can gather at once before selling it? I expect that I’ll have a lot of it if and when I finish this expedition. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/566 "2018-01-16T08:08:24Z")
Oof. I just passed the halfway point of the first leg of this journey. 450 jumps to go, and my resolve is weakening. ---
**Author:** ![TimeWinder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@TimeWinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimeWinder)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/567 "2018-01-16T15:52:20Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > Is there a limit to how much exploration data I can gather at once before selling it? I expect that I’ll have a lot of it if and when I finish this expedition. So far as I can tell, no. But you sell it a page at a time, so it can take a while when you get back. It’ll make you REALLY good friends with whoever you sell it to, so you might not want to do that blindly. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/568 "2018-01-16T16:30:56Z")
> [@TimeWinder](#): > > So far as I can tell, no. But you sell it a page at a time, so it can take a while when you get back. AIUI, there is a limit to the amount sold in one day. I think it’s 10 million per 24 hours. > [@TimeWinder](#): > > It’ll make you REALLY good friends with whoever you sell it to, so you might not want to do that blindly. Nothing says it all has to be sold in one place. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/569 "2018-01-16T21:00:08Z")
Might be 100 million per 24 hours, don’t remember. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/570 "2018-01-16T21:16:17Z")
I know I’m at least going to sell to the two engineers I have unlocked. Maybe I’ll see about unlocking some others before I sell all of my data. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2018, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/571 "2018-01-18T05:53:48Z")
Bear in mind that engineer approval doesn’t change right away. Need to back up to the main menu then reenter for increased access. Now to find some Datamined Wake Exceptions for Level 5 FSD range… ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2018, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/572 "2018-01-18T08:34:50Z")
I’m definitely not going on any long trips before getting a level 5 FSD range upgrade. I’ve got a level 2 upgrade on it now, and this trip is brutal. I have a range of about 18 LY, but most jumps are about 11-15 LY. 224 more jumps until I reach my destination. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/573 "2018-01-18T23:43:44Z")
I’ve been getting ~33.5 with a Level 4 in my Asp Explorer. Jet-cone boosts really help once you get the hang of 'em. Gotta watch out for the exclusion zone; if you hit it while in the cone, you’ll never get back out. Jet-cones also are detrimental to your FSD’s integrity so you’ll want to either install a maintenance limpet system or [check for any Asteroid Bases along your route](http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Asteroid_Base). Got two DWEs from scanning wakes out of a Distribution Center in a famished system. One will be put to use in my Corvette. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/574 "2018-01-18T23:58:03Z")
Whoah! Inventory shows I have much more than I thought! Might be able to go Level 5 on all my ships. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/575 "2018-01-19T17:38:48Z")
RNG was kind to my Type-10. Increased range by 50%! ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/576 "2018-01-19T19:04:51Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Next time there’s a Steam sale, I’m gonna pick up another copy. Set up a second account for exploration. It’s 75% off at HumbleBundle right now. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/577 "2018-01-19T19:32:06Z")
> [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](#): > > It’s 75% off at HumbleBundle right now. Hey, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Max\_the\_Immortal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6de8d8/32.png) [@Max\_the\_Immortal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_the_Immortal)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/578 "2018-01-20T01:45:56Z")
Okay, I’ve made it all the way out to Skaude AA-A H294. Now for the long trek back home. I hope I don’t have to worry about my ship falling apart before I get home. What’s that ship integrity thing that shows up in advanced maintenance? If I crash before I get home, I’ll lose all of my scan data, right? ---
**Author:** ![PaulParkhead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@PaulParkhead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulParkhead)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/579 "2018-01-20T20:43:42Z")
Yes, you’ll lose all your data if your ship is destroyed before you sell it. Your ship integrity drops while you’re in supercruise. As far as I can tell, it can get down to 0% without disastrous consequences. I think low ship integrity makes module failures more likely if you get attacked, but don’t quote me on that. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501/580 "2018-01-21T02:56:42Z")
Basically, low ship integrity makes the hull more vulnerable to damage. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501.md?page=28) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501.md?page=30)