So I've been on this server for about a week now, and I'm starting to get into the hang of RP, the conventions, and what's changed from the vanilla game. Now I need to actually get somewhere.
What I'm most troubled about at the moment, is how to raise funds. I've got two (now potentially three) characters. An LPI officer in a liberator, and a low level civilian trader, currently stuck in a Rhino, with a few good trade routes.
So, without flaming me, what's your advice? Is hours of powertrading the only way to get on the ladder to success here? Or maybe joining a trader faction?
All advice appreciated.
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Should I die before I wake...
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Hmm, the way I started was one of my dads friends who had recently started (I think it might of been Frozen, but not entirely sure) gave me money.
Powertrade, get enough money for a decent transport (maybe a 2000 cargo one) and then do more powertrading. Don't start anymore characters until your funds are together. Make some influential friends in the community.
[17:45:39] Wolfs Ghost (Murphy): Tom, you have problems. Go kill yourself.
[19:25:12] Johnny (Jam): Tomtom, I will beat you with a spoon.
[14:22:56] Prarabdh Thakur: KILL HIM WITH A SHEEP.
[17:40:48] Eagle (Junes): Tom should be slapped with a spoon.
[11:32:18] Warspite: Thank you for being so awesome Tom. <3
[18:17:36] Metano: I love you tomtom
[20:06:24] Warspite: I will seriously give you epic head.
' Wrote:Edit: also, Tomtomrawr, fappin' like a boss.
Well, I'm certainly open to the option of joining a faction, but would I not need to powertrade anyway, in order to set up an faction trader character? Seeing as I don't have very many credits at all right now.
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Joining a trade related faction may be a good idea. You can earn some money, see the sights, and RP with a wide assortment of people. It seems like that could give you a good feel for things.
The new ALG or DSE factions may be a good thought. Or maybe PanGal, that could be a good thought, too.
the mammoth has 2200 cargo hold and costs 10 million from california system...planet mojave i think.
the transport from baltimore shipyard has 2000 cargo and costs 12 million
i have some trade routes i can show you if your interested...and if you want a loan, at no interest for a ship, i can do that too.
welcome to disco, always pay the pirates, give notice before engaging a player, and always, always, always have fun.
Go mine Helium in Pennsilvania or Silver in Colorado. As soon as you got a transport , your choice really. You can either continue mining or start trading. If you go for the mining , get a mining ship and join a faction whos ID/Tag provides the bonuses you want. If you go for trading , join a trading faction and get a transport related to said faction. And please , PLEASE dont join the Zoners. We have enough Zoner Whales flying around as it is.
EDIT: *facepalm* I almost forgot , you can mine scrap and sell it on Pittsburgh for 599 creds a piece. Thats even better.
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