[SCRIPT] Pandora Tunings -v0.2 - updated 15/11/2008

[Teladidrone]

Well I don't.
Those crates are created randomly for every game start (or when you install the script for the first time to an already running game).

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But your current game knows.
The script places the array of the sectors names used in global variable TD.PANDORA.SECTORS.
You could always read out that variable and narrow the search down... to some degree.
The exact coordinates of the crates within a sector are not saved anywhere though, a little searching would still be necessary.

[mcsquared]

Will an M5 set to map a sector with a 110Km range be able to find these Pandora Tunings if their present?

[Teladidrone]

In theory - yes.
I mean if your scout gets into scanning range of a tuning box it will appear on the radar like any other flying ware.

However, I am not sure if the vanilla explorer script really follows a true 3-dimensional search pattern... anybody know this?

[mcsquared]

In X3 Reunion, when using the Explorer Software, you set the range in kms AND the variation from the ecliptic. In X3 TC you are given only the option of setting the range. I've explored about 10 sectors using my M5 and have not found anything yet.

[mcsquared]

I see that your request for a true 3D search ability in X3 TC has gone unanswered. Perhaps you might consider setting the "z" to something between 0 and 25. At least a search to 110km would have a chance of finding something then. I had my M5 search over 15 sectors and it found nothing.

[Teladidrone]

Yeah, I've got a few complaints that the hints are not really sufficient to find those tuning boxes easily.
In my own game I have only found 2 of my own boxes yet - but they ARE out there, you just need to look harder.

Maybe I should think about a way to provide more in-game hints about their locations - or simply include a cheat script that reveals the locations for the impatient pilots out there...

[mcsquared]

If you can only find two of the tunings and your the script author! That answers your own question!

[TheLastHero]

How about adding random mission to ships example.

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I hear you have some information about salvage?

Pirates attacked Boron convoy boron ran leaving behind advanced engine tuneings. For 2mil credits This boron will part with the location as its too dangerous for boron to return.


This way getting the location isnt cheating.. but its expensive.

[Teladidrone]

Yeah, something like that sounds reasonable enough.
Wont happen this year for sure though because I'm outta town for the holidays and cant run TC on my crappy old laptop here

[Tanooshman]

Uh oh. Leg pulling alert! There AREN'T any hints right, cause I sure don't anything in under over right or left of the "hints" or "Spoiler" buttons.

Fascinating idea though.

[Vicius]

Yeah, I like the idea two posts above about paying for hints.

Also, would it be possible to make a box respawn randomly again after it's picked up, pretty much like the Shivan Dragons did in XTM when you killed one?

[Tanooshman]

Through the normal course of exploration and mining/trading I've found 4 crates over about 4 days since installing the package.

I like the logic behind the random placement! it doesn't "feel" like a cheat.

Of course anytime I actually go looking for 'em - NADA, ZILCH. Just like RL.

Good job.

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[TiborB]

Does these boxes with engine/rudder tunnings respawn when collected ?
Or just 4 rudder and 4 engine tunnings are available and after collecting them no more ones are available ?

[Grimshad]

I'de also like to know if they respawn? I don't want to go waste picking it up with a crappy ship when I may find a better ship later that I would have rather used it on?

[borgrel]

Its simple........use 2 engine tuning on ur favourite M3+ so it can hunt down M5's.....3 rudder optimisations on ur choice of M6 so it can turn like a fighter and 2 engine tuning and 1 rudder on your choice of M1/2 so it doesn't seem as much like a fat pig.

Be careful though........remember that the ships acceleration rating doesn't change so putting all upgrades on an M2 is suicide, sure u can turn 90 degrees in 4 secs but u'll keep on drifting left for another 6km......especially if the M2 was going 400 at the time.

[autosave22]

I had a X3:R Split Raptor like that once. Some 300m/s
Called it "Sleeper Service" - seemed appropriate.
Only used it for special occasions.

[jklick]

First time poster here...long time luker. I have loaded the Pandora script but I am not sure how to do what you suggest - "get a read out of the TD. Pandora Sectors" whatever it is. How do you go about getting into this? I have found it I think in the scripts section while in the game, but can't figure out how to open it to figure out which sectors to look in...thanks.

[jklick]

First time poster here...long time luker. I have loaded the Pandora script but I am not sure how to do what you suggest below - "get a read out of the TD. Pandora Sectors" whatever that is. How do you go about getting into this? I have found it I think in the scripts section while in the game, but can't figure out how to open it to figure out which sectors to look in...thanks.

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But your current game knows.
The script places the array of the sectors names used in global variable TD.PANDORA.SECTORS.
You could always read out that variable and narrow the search down... to some degree.
The exact coordinates of the crates within a sector are not saved anywhere though, a little searching would still be necessary.
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[jklick]

First time poster here...long time luker. I have loaded the Pandora script but I am not sure how to do what you suggest below - "get a read out of the TD. Pandora Sectors" whatever that is. How do you go about getting into this? I have found it I think in the scripts section while in the game, but can't figure out how to open it to figure out which sectors to look in...thanks.

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But your current game knows.
The script places the array of the sectors names used in global variable TD.PANDORA.SECTORS.
You could always read out that variable and narrow the search down... to some degree.
The exact coordinates of the crates within a sector are not saved anywhere though, a little searching would still be necessary.
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Maybe I am not asking the question correctly or perhaps I should post this somewhere else I don't know how to open or look at or read the TD.Pandora.Sectors to narrow down the search a bit...anyone home?

[cracker0501]

How do i know it works i mean how do i know the game actually loaded it...i could be searching for days and days...