What are you doing (ingame) now?

[Colin The Grey]

Colin, would the Anaconda be an upgrade from the Python? I am not sure I would make that jump if I planned any trading, since you lose access to outposts.

I rarely go trading anyway at the moment as Bounty hunting is way more profitable for me - but in the 'Conda trading would be more profitable even with the lack of outposts.

So I think I will be trading in my Python later on today - just a shame there are no paint packs for the 'Conda

[Loriath]

I rarely go trading anyway at the moment as Bounty hunting is way more profitable for me - but in the 'Conda trading would be more profitable even with the lack of outposts.

So I think I will be trading in my Python later on today - just a shame there are no paint packs for the 'Conda

It's more of a shame that you can't sell your "used" ships to other players. Strip it and sell me the hull cheap and let me fit it out as I can.

But yes, I see the difference you can do in trade would make up for the lack of outpost landings.

Before you do, can you post a pic of the view out the cockpit of the Python and one of the Anaconda for comparison?

[Colin The Grey]

Will do - still in my Python at the moment

[Colin The Grey]

Before you do, can you post a pic of the view out the cockpit of the Python and one of the Anaconda for comparison?

Here's a pic of the Python cockpit - note you are actually sitting in the left seat.

[Loriath]

Thanks. The cockpit seems to have a good view. Hard to see the nose it seems. But not a deal killer.

[Colin The Grey]

Will post an Anaconda shot later - still RES hunting in my Python and hoping for a new CG later that needs Imperial vouchers - 35M of Imperial vouchers unclaimed at the moment

[Loriath]

As soon as one pops up I am flying over with my Vulture "Bang Bang 2" to make some coin. (Bang Bang 1 died well in the cause of the Empire)

[Xebeth]

Thanks. The cockpit seems to have a good view. Hard to see the nose it seems. But not a deal killer.

Not really an issue in truth, you are not that far back, in all honesty the Python doesn't feel like a big ship when you fly it.

[clivewil]

Anaconda cockpit view



it looks very clear but bear in mind you can't look upwards very far before the ceiling begins, which is solid with no windows

comparison of turn rates posted by Follygon at the FD forums:

Anaconda:
00:15:16 time required to complete PITCH axis 360
00:38:24 time required to complete YAW axis 360
00:32:11 time required to complete ROLL axis 360*5

Python:
00:29:15 time required to complete PITCH axis 360
01:19:15 time required to complete YAW axis 360
00:23:00 time required to complete ROLL axis 360*5

[Loriath]

Anaconda cockpit view

it looks very clear but bear in mind you can't look upwards very far before the ceiling begins, which is solid with no windows

comparison of turn rates posted by Follygon at the FD forums:

Anaconda:
00:15:16 time required to complete PITCH axis 360
00:38:24 time required to complete YAW axis 360
00:32:11 time required to complete ROLL axis 360*5

Python:
00:29:15 time required to complete PITCH axis 360
01:19:15 time required to complete YAW axis 360
00:23:00 time required to complete ROLL axis 360*5

Thank you. Thats a HUGE nose to see down. I guess to be expected when you are flying the Elite equivalent of a Star Destroyer


I assume that those times are zero throttle, no thruster help and with FA on.
Python is slower by almost double in pitch and yaw. Thats scarey. Nice roll though. Would work well with beams
When the time comes I think I will try the Python. Will only cost me 10% to do it, so I will treat it like a rental. lol