“Just sipping tea, chatting SC and cracking rocks (in that order of importance) so come over and say hi!”
In this episode of Tuesday Night Mining, the streamer and his crew are back in action after some technical difficulties. They discuss checking for any background downloads and the possibility of budget cuts affecting their internet connection. They embark on a mining expedition in the Mole ship, with one crew member piloting while the others man the lasers. They discuss their preferred mining setups and the potential for remote turrets in future ship updates. The streamer also interacts with viewers in chat, answering questions and giving advice on ship choices and mining strategies. They successfully mine a gold-rich asteroid and plan to head back to the space station to refine their haul.
The streamer mentions that soloing the Mole can be challenging but rewarding, and that they may update their mining guide to include solo Mole mining. They also discuss the pros and cons of different mining ships, with the Prospector being recommended for beginners and the Mole offering a larger cargo capacity. The streamer acknowledges that soloing the Mole can make it difficult to go back to smaller ships due to the increased cargo space. They also mention the upcoming rework of the Mole, which will include remote lasers and improved positioning options.
The streamer and crew discuss the potential for mining ground vehicles and express their enthusiasm for rock mining. They mention the possibility of larger ground vehicles but question their practicality. Despite this, they express their desire for more mining options and speculate on what other mining ships and vehicles may be introduced in the future. The streamer ends the episode by planning to log the mining jobs and refine their haul at the space station.