Need fix for timed jobs (already existing mechanics)

[Apostolos]

The job board needs to do just one more calculation with data it already has. If a job's estimated time to actually DO the job, plus the current time is greater than the required delivery time, then the job needs to be removed from the system. I've seen a few others complain about job times on rush jobs, but the mechanics to actually fix the issue are already in the game. It isn't like it should be adding much to make that calculation.

It is just frustrating that you get a job and it is literally impossible to complete it due to how much time each jump fast forwards time, and there is no way to see what that will be on the map.

[Skippy The Magnificent]

Actually, it does show you how long each jump takes, and the total travel time of your current route.

If you zoom in close enough on the map, there will be a time showing between jump locatrions, and in the lower-left of your screen, it shows you the total travel time with a built in estimate of travel time within each system (assuming you stick to the roads and posted speed limits).

EDIT: It is worth noting that the default route might not be the most optimal route to take, for example on a just in time delivery, the default route might be too short and you arrive too early, where if you pick a different route, it might extend its travel time long enough so you will arrive at the destination within the time window.

[JustJirik]

Yea but what this is complaining about could be like

The time to deliver is 3:30 to 4:30 from now
the trailer is 2 jums away and it needs to be delivered another 2 jumps from there. which definitely exceeds the 4:30 on jump time only so it is impossible job which is why it shouldn't be shown.

[Madkine]

I'd rather have a job I can complete for at least some money than no job at all.

[GastoneFrizzi]

Originally posted by JustJirik:

Yea but what this is complaining about could be like

The time to deliver is 3:30 to 4:30 from now
the trailer is 2 jums away and it needs to be delivered another 2 jumps from there. which definitely exceeds the 4:30 on jump time only so it is impossible job which is why it shouldn't be shown.

that's because you NEVER take jobs that ARE NOT IN YOUR CURRENT SYSTEM! I know it's stupid to give jobs that have to be picked up from another sector though

[Madkine]

They are useful in sectors like the Junk Fields where you can't pick up a job while you are there (unless something opens up later), even if you don't get full value from being late.

[Knottypine]

Originally posted by Madkine:

I'd rather have a job I can complete for at least some money than no job at all.

I'd rather not take a delivery that basically has a late penalty automatically. You're welcome to the company that really needs this rush delivery. Nah, I'd rather jump sectors empty than rush some thankless delivery.

[Mr.Lux]

I've had a job that was located in my system.
The delivery was due in 1h and the estimated time was more than 4h.

So this was an impossible job that clearly should not be shown in the list.

[Madkine]

Which even with a late penalty is still better than jumping with no load (particularly in hardcore mode where every dollar counts in the early game).