Repair limpets vs AFMU

[One Eye Jack]

So I understand we are getting repair limpets. Just curious for those of you doing the Beta how this differs from the AFMU?

They both repair the ship so what do limpets do that the AFMU can't?

[Ottomic]

AFMU doesn't weight, doesn't require cargo space, but can only fix your own ship.
Limpets need cargo space and weight, but can fix other ships (as long as they're not actively taking damange).

Both can be crafted with materials.

Pretty much it afaik.

[Turd Ferguson]

repair limpets can only repair hull damage. AFMU can only repair modules. Repair limpets are limpets that require cargo space and weight 1 ton each and the controller also has weight...so you need to have a cargo rack to use them...which is a wasted slot.

you probably won't be able to carry both repair limpets and AFMUs on a smaller exploration ship like the aspX unless you give up shields.

I tried exploring in an Anaconda once and hated it in VR because of the view. The Anaconda cockpit pretty much kills the VR experience.

[One Eye Jack]

Anaconda also turns like a slug in SC.

Made me crazy it was so slow.

[Turd Ferguson]

Originally posted by astroknott58:

Anaconda also turns like a slug in SC.

Made me crazy it was so slow.

that can be avoided. the horrible view cannot be.

[Urazz]

Originally posted by Turd Ferguson:

repair limpets can only repair hull damage. AFMU can only repair modules. Repair limpets are limpets that require cargo space and weight 1 ton each and the controller also has weight...so you need to have a cargo rack to use them...which is a wasted slot.

you probably won't be able to carry both repair limpets and AFMUs on a smaller exploration ship like the aspX unless you give up shields.

I tried exploring in an Anaconda once and hated it in VR because of the view. The Anaconda cockpit pretty much kills the VR experience.

Yeah, I think the Anaconda is the only ship capable of carrying both. Hell a DBX can't even carry an AFMU or repair limpet at all unless you don't want any shields on your ship if I recall. Personally, I think it's more important to have an AFMU on exploration runs. Your can survive out there with 1% hull but if your modules get too much damage then things become difficult. Granted repair limpets can repair your cockpit if it breaks open and you are on life support but unless you get really sloppy, that shouldn't really happen, especially if you have shields on your explorer.

Of course an Anaconda can hold all of these modules but moves like a brick and if you want a great cockpit for seeing stuff, then the anaconda is not the ship for you.

[Personnage non Joueur]

You can carry both AFMU and repair limpets in AspX with shields, SRV and both scanners. However, I do like my cargo space on my AspX and am not willing to give it up.

[Urazz]

Originally posted by Fléau (Hiatus):

You can carry both AFMU and repair limpets in AspX with shields, SRV and both scanners. However, I do like my cargo space on my AspX and am not willing to give it up.

You do realize you need cargo space for repair limpets right? All limpets take up cargo space so you can't forgo cargo space completely.

[Personnage non Joueur]

Originally posted by Urazz:

Originally posted by Fléau (Hiatus):

You can carry both AFMU and repair limpets in AspX with shields, SRV and both scanners. However, I do like my cargo space on my AspX and am not willing to give it up.

You do realize you need cargo space for repair limpets right? All limpets take up cargo space so you can't forgo cargo space completely.

Well I have never used a Limpet before so my bad :/