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Thread: Limitations, if any, on Data Module in Droid

TennisUmp
Sun Oct 31, 2004 5:33 pm
#1
I know that Flight Computer Levels are geared to the qualification level of the user; however, if I make a R-series droid for someone to use in their Y-wing does it make a difference what level data module I put in there.


Prior to JTL, I have always associated the various levels of data modules to mean how many schemtatics it could carry ... or memory size. So, why can't I put a Level 4 Data Module in a Droid and let the user have his/her interface through several levels.


I have difficulty telling a customer he would have to buy a whole new Droid at each level - terrible waste when a Flight Computer will do the same thing.


Appreciate feedback. Thanks.

babyblue_d
Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:31 pm
#2




TennisUmp wrote:

I know that Flight Computer Levels are geared to the qualification level of the user; however, if I make a R-series droid for someone to use in their Y-wing does it make a difference what level data module I put in there.


Prior to JTL, I have always associated the various levels of data modules to mean how many schemtatics it could carry ... or memory size. So, why can't I put a Level 4 Data Module in a Droid and let the user have his/her interface through several levels. well in a way you can a level one will work for a master pilot but he will be limited to the # of progames it can hold.


I have difficulty telling a customer he would have to buy a whole new Droid at each level - terrible waste when a Flight Computer will do the same thing. Flight comps only work in ships that cant have droids and droids only work in ships that cant have flight comps


Appreciate feedback. Thanks.






Message Edited by babyblue_d on 10-31-2004 05:32 PM




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GnomeAd
Sun Oct 31, 2004 7:58 pm
#3




babyblue_d wrote:





TennisUmp wrote:

I know that Flight Computer Levels are geared to the qualification level of the user; however, if I make a R-series droid for someone to use in their Y-wing does it make a difference what level data module I put in there.


Prior to JTL, I have always associated the various levels of data modules to mean how many schemtatics it could carry ... or memory size. So, why can't I put a Level 4 Data Module in a Droid and let the user have his/her interface through several levels. well in a way you can a level one will work for a master pilot but he will be limited to the # of progames it can hold.


I have difficulty telling a customer he would have to buy a whole new Droid at each level - terrible waste when a Flight Computer will do the same thing. Flight comps only work in ships that cant have droids and droids only work in ships that cant have flight comps


Appreciate feedback. Thanks.







Message Edited by babyblue_d on 10-31-2004 05:32 PM




Flight computers work in all ships...even the ones that also take Astromechs.
JavelinCatcher
Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:32 pm
#4




GnomeAd wrote:



Flight computers work in all ships...even the ones that also take Astromechs.



Are you absolutly sure about this? ....and even if you were right, that would be a bug. Last I checked, flight computers didn't work in Z-95's, Y-wings and X-wings.

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babyblue_d
Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:51 am
#5




JavelinCatcher wrote:





GnomeAd wrote:



Flight computers work in all ships...even the ones that also take Astromechs.



Are you absolutly sure about this? ....and even if you were right, that would be a bug. Last I checked, flight computers didn't work in Z-95's, Y-wings and X-wings.

Message Edited by JavelinCatcher on 10-31-2004 11:33 PM




ya thats how it was for me to it would not take a Flight comp if you tried to put it in there




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Br-10n
Mon Nov 01, 2004 1:02 pm
#6
Frankly, the tier 1 & 2 programs suck. Most people won't really need a flight computer or astromech until tier 3 and up. If you needed a computer to hyperspace it might be different, but you don't. The first couple of levels, just leave out the droid interface and the droid entirely.




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Drashk
Mon Nov 01, 2004 1:06 pm
#7
Don't forget that you aren't limited to only the programs that you currently have. You can use any Tier prgoram from any profession, as long as you have storage room in your Astromech / Flight Computer





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TennisUmp
Mon Nov 01, 2004 3:00 pm
#8

Appreciate the feedback --- I have/had the understanding the Flight Computers worked in ALL ships. However, I have had one guy tell me his Flight Computer would not work in his Y-Wing. I walked him through all the steps again to set it up and haven't heard back.


I agree completely that, at least in Tier 1 and 2, the use of the Computer/Droid seems of little use. I'll be able to see for myself if I can ever grind my way up to Level 3 (it's a long process at only 400xp per Tier 2 ship).


However, my original question remains. Does it make a difference how much "memory" we put in the Droid. Would a droid with a Level 4 or 5 data module work for all situations.


Thanks.

Drashk
Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:39 pm
#9
From the DE 101 guide



Astromech Certifications


Each of the Pilot professions gain Astromech Certifications as they progress. The Astromech Certifications are Level based from Level 1 at Novice, to Level 6 at Master. The following chart shows the Astromech Certification progression.


Novice Pilot = Level 1 Astromech Certification
xxx1 Pilot = Level 2 Astromech Certification
xxx2 Pilot = Level 3 Astromech Certification
xxx3 Pilot = Level 4 Astromech Certification
xxx4 Pilot = Level 5 Astromech Certification
Master Pilot = Level 6 Astromech Certification


Pilots can use a Flight Computer or an R-series droid with a Data Module installed in a ship that is equipped with a Droid Interface device, which is a Shipwright crafted item. The level of the Flight Computer or Data Module, installed in an R-series droid, must be equal to or lower then the Pilot's Astromech Certification.


Flight Computers
&
Astromechs


Currently Astromechs are only usable in the X-Wing, both Y-Wing configurations, and the Z95. Flight Computers are used in all other ships. Each Flight Computer/Astromech has a Data Capacity that is based upon the Level. Flight Computers, just like droids, are stored in the datapad once initialized. The following chart lists the storage capacity of each level.


Astromech Data
LevelCapacity

| 1 | 20 |

| 2 | 40 |

| 3 | 70 |

| 4 | 110 |

| 5 | 125 |

| 6 | 150 |




Managing Programs


In order to add Droid Command Programs to you Droid, or Flight Computer, you must first transfer the Program to an Unprogrammed Droid Command Module. These are one time use items that can be purchased from a Droid Engineer. To copy a program, simply use the Command Module radial menu. The Program option will open up a window that allows you to choose one of the programs that you know. Once the program has been copied to the Command Module, the name of the Module will change to Ready Chip: XXX, where XXX is the name of the program that you copied. Once a program is copied, a Pilot can either trade the program to someone else, or use the program themselves. Using the radial, you can transfer the program to your datapad. Once the program is transfer to the datapad, the Program chip is expended.



From the datapad, you will want to move the Droid Program to the Droid or Flight Computer that you will be using in your ship. If you are using a Flight Computer, you can open it from the radial menu in the datapad. If you are using a Droid, you will need to call the droid, open the data storage, and transfer program into the droid. Once a program is added to a Droid or Flight Computer, you can not remove it, without destroying the program.



Each Program has a Program Size that is based on the following scale.



Stabilization / Mute Programs = 1 Program Size

Tier 1 = 5 Program Size

Tier 2 = 10 Program Size

Tier 3 = 20 Program Size

Tier 4 = 25 Program Size





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Shikkari
Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:50 pm
#10
Are you saying I can store a Tier 6 program inside any level Astromech/FC?




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Drashk
Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:03 pm
#11


Shikkari wrote:

Are you saying I can store a Tier 6 program inside any level Astromech/FC?



Tier 6? Only 4 Tiers in any profession.


A level 2 Astromech, whichhas a total of 40 Data Storage, can store 1 Tier 4 program, that requires 25 data storage. A Level 1 Astromech, which has a total of 20 Data Storage is too small.






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