resource probe bug?

[srmacpherson]

My mission is to detect a large quantity of ice in void.
I've deposited probes everywhere. The highest I can find is 7.1.

HOWEVER I'll sit in the middle of a bunch of ice asteroids with good yields and the probe comes up not detecting ANY ice.

Is there something wrong with resource probes?

ALSO: Does anyone know if missions like this pre-detect a source BEFORE giving you the mission? Or is 7.1 the highest in this system and I'll never find 9+?

[Zirael]

the probes are OK.
i can remember that there was an error with the resource pattern and the presence of asteroids.
the probes only query the pattern, not the physical presence of asteroids

As far as I know, the task in the sector will have to be solved, but it can take time to find the specific point

[srmacpherson]

Originally posted by Zirael:

the probes are OK.
i can remember that there was an error with the resource pattern and the presence of asteroids.
the probes only query the pattern, not the physical presence of asteroids

As far as I know, the task in the sector will have to be solved, but it can take time to find the specific point

Hmm.
I left after 2 hours and dozens of probes.

[Cassian]

Ive got this issue also, dropping resource probes in the middle of asteroids that are in red areas on the map and nothing. Doesn't show any resources at all, probe is just blank.

[Smellfire]

Same mission, over 60 probes dropped, need 9.0 ice. Doesn't even pick up ice when its there and picks up ice when its empty space.

Fix the friggin game.

[chris28lee]

they have a short range I think 3 km maybe less

[HoloByteus]

If it's anything like the Paranid plot mission where you're suppose to scan emp signals on the monument and you actually need to use a repair laser on them.... you probably need to look for Ore or Silicon... maybe even a gas...lol. Frustration level: Cruel

[moodywoody]

Resource probes and the "Find resource" missions are .... interesting. Have a look at these two threads

https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=416270

https://steamcommunity.com/app/392160/discussions/0/1781640738622413728/

[Smellfire]

Interesting reading, still doesn't solve the problem though. I have spent hours on a mission that should take an hour, tops, because the mechanics of this game don't work. How can you have an ice field in empty space, not even close to an asteroid belt? Fundamental flaw. Even if the actual yield isn't the same as the displayed asteroids, you still need asteroids as a visible object otherwise whats the point. Only ones you shouldn't see (though that's debatable) is gas.

The dev in that thread basically called people stupid for not being able to do them.

I know the mechanics and still couldn't find the resource in high enough yields. Not even close.

When your doing a quest that says its very easy, then make it very easy not frigging impossible.

[moodywoody]

Originally posted by Smellfire:

Interesting reading, still doesn't solve the problem though. [snip]

When your doing a quest that says its very easy, then make it very easy not frigging impossible.

Ya, best advice is stay away from these missions. It bit me a few days ago.

[Kaz the Mercenary]

So, I may have an unfortunate update on this:

A resource probe in a gas cloud appears to ignore all ore. Why? Dunno.

Mission wants ice, ore, silicon.... drop the probe next to all 3. Reads a tiny trace of Helium, and nothing else.

NOT 'very easy'.

[Kaz the Mercenary]

https://steamcommunity.com/id/dgchessman2/screenshots/?appid=392160