[Request] Station Scan

[Solundor]

I have an idea for a mod, i'm getting sick of flying around stations looking for (i) points, then using my map (.) to set a waypoint to one after another, so i was thinking of having a software that automatically sets the waypoints to the nearest (i) point when in station scan mode. For the lazy gamer a drone that goes around the stations scanning the (i) points but only a single-use drone. I dont have any experience modding and hoping you talented guys would do it

[Cyllie]

I have an idea for a mod, i'm getting sick of flying around stations looking for (i) points, then using my map (.) to set a waypoint to one after another, so i was thinking of having a software that automatically sets the waypoints to the nearest (i) point when in station scan mode. For the lazy gamer a drone that goes around the stations scanning the (i) points but only a single-use drone. I dont have any experience modding and hoping you talented guys would do it

There is a long range mod that makes this a bit easier: http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=351258

You don't really need to visit every "i" node though unless you are wanting to trade with the station. Buy the Trade software and fly near the station to find it's trades, then investigate if it has deals you want.

Investigating every station is a horrible waste of time.

I've found mining is actually a much better producer of money than buying and selling however, as you don't have to do any buying after getting the ship and the drones. The goods are all free.

[Solundor]

I have an idea for a mod, i'm getting sick of flying around stations looking for (i) points, then using my map (.) to set a waypoint to one after another, so i was thinking of having a software that automatically sets the waypoints to the nearest (i) point when in station scan mode. For the lazy gamer a drone that goes around the stations scanning the (i) points but only a single-use drone. I dont have any experience modding and hoping you talented guys would do it

There is a long range mod that makes this a bit easier: http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=351258

You don't really need to visit every "i" node though unless you are wanting to trade with the station. Buy the Trade software and fly near the station to find it's trades, then investigate if it has deals you want.

Investigating every station is a horrible waste of time.

I've found mining is actually a much better producer of money than buying and selling however, as you don't have to do any buying after getting the ship and the drones. The goods are all free.

That feels like a cheat, with my idea you need to buy the upgrade

[Cyllie]

I have an idea for a mod, i'm getting sick of flying around stations looking for (i) points, then using.....

There is a long range mod that makes this a bit easier: http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=351258

You don't really need to visit every "i" node though unless you are wanting to trade with the station. Buy the Trade software and fly near the station to find it's trades, then investigate if it has deals you want.

Investigating every station is a horrible waste of time.

I've found mining is actually a much better producer of money than buying and selling however, as you don't have to do any buying after getting the ship and the drones. The goods are all free.

That feels like a cheat, with my idea you need to buy the upgrade

If it makes you feel better to think that /nod

[wwdragon]

Actually... the way I'd like station scanning to work is the ability to simply enter scan mode and look at any station module you can see.... which then provides it a scanned state.

Think of it... no more whack a mole, full visual scanning range; if you can see it, you can scan it!

Much like real life when taking a look with your won eyes.

[Solundor]

Actually... the way I'd like station scanning to work is the ability to simply enter scan mode and look at any station module you can see.... which then provides it a scanned state.

Think of it... no more whack a mole, full visual scanning range; if you can see it, you can scan it!

Much like real life when taking a look with your won eyes.

the only thing i can say is that mod feels like a cheat now if the author would make it an upgrade you needed to buy i'll be ok with that

[Bobucles]

Why are (i) points even visible outside of station scan mode? I thought the point of these modes was to filter icons (removing UI clutter) and make the most desired commands immediately available(removing more UI clutter).