In the video, Captain Zur Hayes attempts prospector mining in Star Citizen 3.24.2 but encounters significant issues, including a malfunctioning ping system that prevents him from locating mineable ores. Frustrated by the state of mining, he concludes that the current patch renders prospector mining nearly non-functional and expresses hope for future improvements.
In the video, Captain Zur Hayes embarks on a prospector mining expedition in Star Citizen version 3.24.2, starting with a trip to the moon Aberdine in the Hurston area. He plans to conduct five mining runs, similar to previous sessions around the Crusader area. Before heading to Aberdine, he needs to acquire the Ryer C3 module from a different station, as it is not available at his current location. This marks his first experience with the newly reworked Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) in the Prospector, which he finds to have some issues that need addressing.
Upon reaching the faithful dream station to retrieve the necessary module, Captain Zur Hayes expresses curiosity about the new MFD layout. He notes that the display elements seem misaligned and questions whether this is the final design or still a work in progress. After gathering the equipment, he sets course for Aberdine, but soon encounters a 30k error, which temporarily halts his progress. Despite this setback, he eventually arrives at Aberdine, ready to begin his mining runs.
However, upon starting his mining operations, he quickly realizes that the ping system, which is essential for locating mineable ores, is malfunctioning. He struggles to find any resources, as the ping does not return any information about nearby ores. This situation leads him to describe the experience as “hardcore mode” mining, where he has to rely on visual identification rather than the usual scanning methods. After several unsuccessful attempts to break rocks, he decides to abandon Aberdine and explore other moons in hopes of better luck.
Captain Zur then moves to Ariel, but he finds the same problems persist there, with no pings being returned for mineable resources. He expresses frustration over the apparent broken state of prospector mining in this patch, suggesting that the issues may also affect rock mining in general. During his commentary, he reflects on the MFD changes and hints that a more significant rework of the Prospector may be necessary to address the current problems effectively.
In summary, Captain Zur Hayes concludes that prospector mining in Star Citizen 3.24.2 is currently non-functional due to the ping system being broken, making it extremely challenging to locate and mine ores. He hopes that these issues will be resolved soon so that he can continue his mining expeditions across the moons of Stanton. Additionally, he expresses interest in checking out the salvaging mechanics and the Vulture’s new MFDs in future videos, indicating that he will continue to explore the game’s evolving features.