Sometimes you just have to restart from scratch

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:45 pm

Well, it pains me.. After 11 hours I have to scrap my pilot and start over. I can't think of any other way to salvage my situation

I made the unfortunate mistake of saving in the middle of nowhere during an ill-equipped exploration mission.

I saw this patch of black space near Virgo, on the Territory map, and thought it would be fun to explore that. But I ended up having to leave to go somewhere and saved, thinking nothing of it (having not saved since I left Virgo).

Of course I realised what I had just done, immediately AFTER I had saved but....ahh, yeah.

So here I am in the middle of nowhere, with 417 fuel and a maximum jump capability of 10 sectors. I even tried pointing myself at the closest system (Thuban) and managed to drift my way up to 7k/MPS (assuming its meters per second) but I soon saw by the rate at which my icon was traversing the map screen, that I would probably have to come back in a month or something.

Hopefully, this time, my previous experience will help me out a little more. All because, despite my capacity of 2000+ fuel, I kept balking at the price to fill my tank.. Even at my own station. I did mean to put SOME fuel in, but, well, at least I can't ever claim I don't procrastinate

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-splosives- · Post by **-splosives-** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:49 pm

SplosivesCorp offers rescue missions for a small fee.

Cargo · Post by **Cargo** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:24 pm

Log on to the Ceti Alpha V server and I'll come bring you some gas, for free.

kb5ixd · Post by **kb5ixd** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:27 pm

I have three (3) different pilot saves - same toon
And I back up my pilot directory every night.
I know this is a bit late and I am not going to say 11 hours is nothing.

I will say I do feel for you, playing 'alone' in a game as this ya gota do extra things.
I'll say no more - good luck with your new toon

Cargo · Post by **Cargo** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:28 pm

Don't start over just come to multiplayer

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:35 pm

And, before you try it again, go to SeeJay's website, download and install the H2GE Nav Computer. It'll let you know, before you start out, how much fuel you'll need.

kb5ixd · Post by **kb5ixd** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:41 pm

From post: 157813, Topic: tid=10544, author=Marvin wrote: And, before you try it again, go to SeeJay's website, download and install the H2GE Nav Computer. It'll let you know, before you start out, how much fuel you'll need.

I didn't think this work with steam-bought game version - am I wrong??

"E:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Evochron Mercenary\\EvochronMercenary.exe"

AND

C:\\sw3dg\\EvochronMercenary

Ya most will be drive C

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Post by **Marvin** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:45 pm

I'm not sure. If you can get Vice's savedatasettings file to generate the savedata file, then it can work ... 'though I might need to adjust the program so it looks in the correct directory.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:25 am

I'm fairly certain my steam key should work with the non-steam version though. I've seen instructions on the forum for how to get it and apply it, from Vice in the past.

I appreciate the offers for help, but its OK. Starting over did me some good anyhow

I am actually a little better off than I was before.

I did a straight run to Rucker, sold everything I had, then started making trips back and forth between there and Virgo. Until I had enough to start buying Fuel Converters, got myself 9m cash, and decided to go a little further into Aquila. Glad I did, things are much cheaper

there despite having one of the highest economy levels... I guess I need to find and read a good analysis of the economy..

Here, see for yourselves..

When I bought my Guardian, and customized it, it cost me over $8 million

I was shocked. But I feel much better about where I am now. I also have only put 2h:40m on my clock so far. I also have all my stations rebuilt. The last/only thing I have to regain to be back where I was, is a Mantis Jump Drive and about 6m cash (I have 3.8m currently).

This is good progress. And now I will call it a night.

(btw.. are there better drives than the Mantis?)

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:53 am

Nice screenshot. Just last week, it would've come in handy ... explaining to another player how to scale parts of his ship.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:46 am

I was surprised it scaled down so well from 1080p myself. Feel free to use it if you ever need it.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:48 pm

When I play online, I will most likely be on Starport 6, under this name.

I set up my Trade Station (Starport Gemini) with supporting stations, in Virgo, hopefully no one minds

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