[GI] An "Ah Ha" moment

A long time ago I posted a problem with the PET not jumping through gates with me.
Just recently I changed some configurations and with the exception of one fuel protocol,I put all radar in the remaining slots. Now the PET DOES jump through the gates with me .
SO , my conclusion is , One of the protocols was interfering with the PET's ability to follow me through the gate . This is an FYI post in case anyone else has had a similar issue.

 

It may be that you could re-configured the protocols as they were and not see the problem appear.

 

STARLIGHTHUSTLE


Thanks for the info. Which Procol and Level do you think is causing the issue.


EHD

 

I have an untested theory that it is the hit points protocol , only because I noticed that each time I logged on the PET would require repair of a small amount of HP even though it had not received any damage prior to logging off. But only through the process of elimination ( adding them back in one at a time ) would I be able to determine which one it is. All protocols used were level 3.

I completed my tests using the process of elimination and these are the results ;
I used configuration #2 as my control ( 1-fuel protocol and the rest radar)
On configuration #1 I swapped out one radar for one other protocol
I logged on to space map and would then jump through gate , first on config. #1 then on config. #2
As I suspected the only protocol to interfere was the HP prot.
I repeated the steps several times to confirm
Even having the HP prot. on config. #1 , the PET would still jump through on config #2 which did not have the HP prot. installed.
I hope you will find this information useful. I stumbled upon sheerly by accident .

 

The fact that you have a small amount of hp you have to repair is cause you don't get benefit's from your pet unless it is active, in other words when you log in and activate your pet then it will give you the HP bonus therefor when you get the bonus you would have to repair to get the extra HP. Enjoy

 

If I am understanding you correctly , even if the PET has taken no damage the HP Protocol resets after logging off. However it still doesn't change the fact that without the HP booster installed the PET will jump through the gates with me intact. . That was the main reason for this post.

 

Yes i was just trying to tell you so you understand why the change of hp is all.

 

my problem,and it still happens at times,is my pet is stuck at the gate after the jump and having to power it down and back up for it to move again costing 70 or so units of fuel.what seems to help is waiting for my pet to dock beside me and turn its little engine light off,jump through the gate and wait for the gate to fully materialize before i move in the next map.seems to help MOST of the time.had not thought of testing my protocols.

 

Hi All,

I had that problem too. I jump and my P.E.T. was still in the last sector. I had to turn off my P.E.T. and turn it back on so it would rejoin me. I didn't happen all the time but enough to change my flying.

I didn't change any things on my P.E.T., but it started to work right. I don't know what I did to make it work, but one thing I do is make sure my P.E.T. is with me at the gate and not running around collecting items. Then I activate the gate and it follows me.

Good luck, and hope all is well.

Angus

 

Same thing here if I let my pet return to my ship it tends not to get stuck also once I have jumped I wait a few seconds for my P.E.T to appear properly.

 

Pet should hold hands and jump gate with you for sure. What I was thinking is PET should be able to change lock and hit another enemy if you wanted it too. That entalis having a PET equal to- or stronger than the ship.

Sorry to hijack your post...It was just an AH, ha! Moment .

 

No need to apologize. When those moments come , you just have to share.
I am still hoping that this info. was useful and DO can confirm my results.
PET level wasn't the problem because it was happening since my PET was level 16 or lower . (now level 19)
My PET is now performing as I think it should and I am satisfied with that . Only because I voluntarily decided to reconfigure for a lesser combat mode. My job is to hunt and it's job is to collect , so I gave it the tools to collect more efficiently. Some may argue that but it's my choice.

My PET didn't stay anywhere , it would shut off and I had to activate it again.
The only time this did not occur was when I was jumping a GG to the next level . There it would follow me through . If I jumped through the return portal PET deactivated.

Thank You

 

Does the OP have any further questions?

EHD

 

No questions. This was an informative post in order to help anyone having the same problem .
OK to close.
TY

 

Closing as requested.

Thanks

EHD