place marker...

[largegroh]

Is there a way to place a marker that can be seen from the air so I can get back to a spot that has mats I want??

[tkwoods]

You should be able to place a custom marker. Just look at the ground near where you want it and press E.

[JTracx]

Also, if you have the beacon unlocked you can place one there. They are more permanent and you can color code them. Choose the color before building it but I think you can change the color later too.

BUT, you can make ONLY 5 per planet.

[dashiichi]

Yes, the color can be changed after placement. However, at least in my case, the colored marker initially appears floating somewhere in the middle of the star system. Very strange. It's in the right place after a while, presumably post restart or after warping/porting out and back in.

[largegroh]

nope. E does not do anything. I am on PC if that helps.

[largegroh]

um no to first responce. not sure about next 2. not sure what beacon is so need t o go look it up if possible. ty.

[largegroh]

not seeing beacon in the build stuff. may not be what u meant though. i have prety much all the blueprints from the bluprint analyser. also may not be what you meant. more help if u can.

[ghall128]

Manufacture a becon your allowed 5 on each planet plus carry a save point everywere then you can reset the game to that point great if your killed y pirates and you dont eant to repair your ship

[largegroh]

um I am sure it is me but not sure what yhou mean by manufactor a beacon. if u mean build it with the Z thingy then I don't have the beacon. if something else expand info please.

[Paradokz]

Make a Beacon
..it's under Portable Equipment

[JTracx]

largegroh, have you done the base building and technicians? You should get the Blue Print for the Beacon in that process. I think from the Overseer.
If not, then follow that out some more.

https://nomanssky.gamepedia.com/Beacon

Cannot remember the menu sequence at the moment. I will log in and see if I can get screen shots of it.

[Nettle]

Originally posted by largegroh:

nope. E does not do anything.

Hold [F], then press [E].

To get the beacon blueprint, go back to your base and talk to the scientist some more.

[largegroh]

ok will try that. finished farmer but not scientist.

[largegroh]

i have signal booster???

[JTracx]

Once you have the beacon blue print:
"Z", left arrow key to "Portable Technology", "F" key, then should be two right arrow keys to see the beacon (with all BP's unlocked that is).
The menu will show the required materials.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1534303352

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1534303725

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1534304237

[Nettle]

Originally posted by largegroh:

i have signal booster???

Not visible at long range unfortunately. I probably have half a dozen or so out there somewhere...