Modules prioritising

[LeeingLow]

I just cannot get my head around the difficulty of setting a dam... modules right.
Got my FAS bounty hunting build, I tried different prioritising of the modules, thrusters on 5, cargo at 4, rest of non assential systems at 3, defensive weapons at 2 and life support and weapons at 1. Didn't help much.

Looked at tutorials, but of course, nein. Didn't help a bit. Most of tutorials tell you what modules prioritising is but do not explain how it should be done correctly while explaining every step of it. I ONCE HAD A LIFE AND A BRAIN.

Why is prioritising so HARD, WHY?!?!

[/me]

Okay ... i guess this will help you:

1 - highest priority
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 - lowest priority

Lowest priority modules will be disabled first when you exceed your powerplants capacity. If this isn't enough the system will disable the other modules in that order: 4, 3, 2, 1
The following modules should be at 1 at all times:
- life support
- thrusters

For lowest priority i recommend stuff like docking computer, fuel scoop and everything you do not need in a fight.
Distribute the other modules between 2 and 4.

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by /me:

The following modules should be at 1 at all times:
- life support

Sometime you can get away without life support being online. If your life support module gives you, say, 25min of oxygen, you can have a whole fight while running on that oxygen without running out of it, if you need that extra bit of power.

- thrusters

This one - definitely true! You should be able to move away from a fight even if nothing else is working. Then, away from a fight, you can try to salvage your situation.

But if you can't move and you are a sitting duck in a middle of a fight - you are a dead duck.

[Walrus-Sama]

Priority 1: Absolute.
(Modules that are absolutely required to function and escape from a dangerous situation.)
- Thrusters (required to move)
- Frame Shift Drive (required for FTL travel and emergency jumps)
- Power Distributor (required to boost away from a threat and strengthen shields if still up)
- Life Support* (required to live)
- Sensors* (required to request docking)

Priority 2: Important.
(Modules that are important but not absolutely required.)
- Shields
- Utility Mounts (any)
- Cargo Hatch*

Priority 3: Weapons and Tools.
(Modules you need to be active when hardpoints are deployed but are not required to escape.)
- Weapons
- Mining Tools
- Shield Cell Banks*
- Limpet Controllers*
- Fighter Hanger
- Frame Shift Drive Interdictor*

Priority 4: Unimportant.
(Modules that can safely be disabled when not in combat.)
- Vehicle Hangers
- Guardian Frame Shift Drive Booster*

Priority 5: Intentionally Disable.
(Modules that are very power hungry but can be intentionally disabled when Hardpoints are deployed.)
- Fuel Scoop
- AFMU*

(* module priority can be changed depending on power options, ship build type and personal preference)

[Planewalker]

Originally posted by Walrus-Sama:

- Sensors* (required to request docking)

Turning off sensors will prevent you from navigating. Whatsoever.
Not having them set as a critical component is a really bad idea.


Edit: i've a ship that is so powertuned i need to turn off the lifesupport while fighting.
Brings a whole new meaning to intense dogfighting.

[ShelLuser]

If you need to prioritize your stuff just to keep it working then I think you're doing something wrong. Or maybe... could do things better.

What's your power plant? Did you engineer it yet, overcharging is extremely usefull.

Or what of your modules? Type A scanners gobble up quite some juice while type b or d can do just fine as well. You just need to compensate a bit for the reduced range. Somewhat the same applies to life support, I hardly use type a there because of increased power and mass.

None of my ships 'over consume' power, there's just no need.

[funkynutz]

You always want your thrusters set to top priority (1). Otherwise you're looking at being a dead lump of metal floating around waiting to be picked off... Unless you have power to spare.

[luntacarsus]

Originally posted by Walrus-Sama:

- Power Distributor (required to boost away from a threat and strengthen shields if still up)

Actually turning your power distributor off only stops you changing your pips. It still charges the capacitors as per your last pip settings.

[LeeingLow]

Ok I had a new build for bounty hunting and upgraded plant to 6A. Works fine now and everything is sorted. Thanks :D