Energy Bomb MIA.

[Rogue7414]

Not sure if this is a bug or not but I'll post this here anyway. I was recently in combat with a Rattle Cutter and two Hydra's and after slagging their weapons all three started heading off in different directions, my lasers were all ready red lined so I was concerned I'd loose the bounties I'd get from the three of them so I pressed my energy bomb key and nothing happened. I couldn't remember using it but you never know maybe I had and just not replaced it. So I did manage to kill the three ships and make it back to the station. I went to equip my ship with a new energy bomb and there wasn't one to purchase, nor even at the next Tech 12 world I visited. So my question is this, has 1.77 done away with Energy Bomb's? Or will it be down to an OXP that I've installed recently? The only two that I can think that may have done it are Escape Capsule Locator and Q-Bomb detector, anyone any thoughts?

Cheers.

[cim]

So my question is this, has 1.77 done away with Energy Bomb's?

The energy bomb is not on the default equipment list for 1.77 except in Strict Mode, though you can install an OXP to make it available in normal mode too.

If you had an Energy Bomb fitted when loading your save game into 1.77 for the first time, it will have been replaced by a Q-mine if you had a free pylon, or the cash will have been refunded if not.

[Rogue7414]

Thanks Sim. Thought I'd gone energy bomb happy for a moment and not realised I'd cooked one off or something!

[Diziet Sma]

Or will it be down to an OXP that I've installed recently? The only two that I can think that may have done it are Escape Capsule Locator and Q-Bomb detector, anyone any thoughts?

Further to what cim said, I can guarantee that the Q-Bomb Detector does not mess with any of your equipment.. I can't guarantee that it won't cause you to mess your pants the first time it goes off, though..

[Cmdr Nhatna]

Hello. Long time reader, first time poster. So I was curious, with the removal of the Energy Bomb in v1.77, What do you guys like to use instead? Is the Q-Bomb the way to go? Just curious.

[JazHaz]

Hello. Long time reader, first time poster. So I was curious, with the removal of the Energy Bomb in v1.77, What do you guys like to use instead? Is the Q-Bomb the way to go? Just curious.

As a player of the original Elite, I'm used to having the  energy bomb, so I added the OXP when I upgraded to 1.77. I only use it now and then, when I really need to get to the station but am overwhelmed by pirates. I don't bother with the  Q-mine.

[Commander McLane]

Hello. Long time reader, first time poster. So I was curious, with the removal of the Energy Bomb in v1.77, What do you guys like to use instead? Is the Q-Bomb the way to go? Just curious.

Hello and welcome to the Friendliest Boards This Side Of Riedquat™!

Well, in my case the answer is simple: lasers. I have never used the Energy Bomb anyway, and I haven't really used Q-Bombs either, except for fun. I also don't use missiles. Thus all my fighting is done with my lasers, and the removal of the Energy Bomb has changed nothing about it at all.

[Cody]

Hi Nhatna, and welcome aboard! Like McLane, I've never used the energy bomb (nor the QCM) in normal Oolite game-play.
Unlike McLane, I do use missiles (for defensive purposes) - but then I only fight with my fore laser.

[Smivs]

Yup, anything that's free so lasers here as well. I do carry one hardhead for those dire situations (haven't used one for ages though) and a standard missile in case I have a hardhead on my tail, no fuel left and haven't been able to shoot it down with the aft laser.

[Cmdr Nhatna]

Perhaps I'll try the Q-Bomb just to see how it goes. I don't really use the Energy Bomb; it's more of a laziness thing when I am in a hurry and don't feel like fighting 6+ pirates.

[Cody]

I'll try the Q-Bomb just to see how it goes. I don't really use the Energy Bomb; it's more of a laziness thing when I am in a hurry and don't feel like fighting 6+ pirates.

It'd be cheaper to buy an escape pod and eject. <chortles>

[Commander McLane]

I'll try the Q-Bomb just to see how it goes. I don't really use the Energy Bomb; it's more of a laziness thing when I am in a hurry and don't feel like fighting 6+ pirates.

It'd be cheaper to buy an escape pod and eject. <chortles>

But brings less for the killcount.

[Cody]

But brings less for the killcount.

There is that - not to mention the loss of cargo/contracts, and in-game time. It's the quick way (RL) to the nearest main station though.

[Eric Walch]

It'd be cheaper to buy an escape pod and eject. <chortles>

That depends on the quantity of your cargo. It could be expensive to write it all off.

[Disembodied]

It'd be cheaper to buy an escape pod and eject. <chortles>

That depends on the quantity of your cargo. It could be expensive to write it all off.

That's why the Escape Pod is better than the Energy Bomb: if you get in over your head and have to press an emergency button, you should lose something!