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[[File:market_inquirer2.png‎ |400px|thumb|right|Distances screen]]
 
[[File:market_inquirer2.png‎ |400px|thumb|right|Distances screen]]
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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=== Changes to Docked F4 interface ===
 
[[Market Inquirer]] adds two interface screens (f4): one that shows the ''distances in system'' and another interface screen that shows the ''markets'' (prices and quantities) of the main station and selected stations closest to the player. Markets selected (if present) are
 
[[Market Inquirer]] adds two interface screens (f4): one that shows the ''distances in system'' and another interface screen that shows the ''markets'' (prices and quantities) of the main station and selected stations closest to the player. Markets selected (if present) are
 
* [[Stations for Extra Planets]] stations (as secondary GalCop stations)
 
* [[Stations for Extra Planets]] stations (as secondary GalCop stations)
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Interface screens are always available when docked to one of the selected stations and if [[ASC]] is installed, then in every station.
 
Interface screens are always available when docked to one of the selected stations and if [[ASC]] is installed, then in every station.
  
The markets of the aforementioned stations can also be viewed in-flight by using the purchaseable, primable MFD (Multi-Function Display) equipment. Different commodities can be browsed in an [[MFD]] by priming the equipment and pressing n or b. You will need to have the [[ASC]] already installed to be able to buy this.
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=== Changes to in-flight viewscreen ===
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The markets of the aforementioned stations can also be viewed in-flight by using the purchasable, primable MFD (Multi-Function Display) equipment. Different commodities can be browsed in an [[MFD]] by priming the equipment and then pressing n or b.  
  
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You will need to have the [[ASC]] already installed to be able to buy this. The MFD is available at TL7 or greater. A mere snip at just 1,050₢.
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=== More than six markets ===
 
If there are more than six such markets, the inquirer uses multiple pages for the information. Pages can be switched by choosing "swap".
 
If there are more than six such markets, the inquirer uses multiple pages for the information. Pages can be switched by choosing "swap".
  
 
=== Recommended oxps ===
 
=== Recommended oxps ===
 
* [[Stations for Extra Planets]] stations (as secondary GalCop stations)
 
* [[Stations for Extra Planets]] stations (as secondary GalCop stations)
* [[WildShips OXP]] Kiotas (more markets)
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* [[WildShips OXP]] Kiotas (more markets)
 
* [[Distant Suns]] by Wildeblood (for sun names)
 
* [[Distant Suns]] by Wildeblood (for sun names)
 
* [[Planetary Compass OXP]] by Thargoid (for planet/moon names)
 
* [[Planetary Compass OXP]] by Thargoid (for planet/moon names)

Revision as of 07:11, 13 June 2021

Markets screen
Distances screen

Overview

Changes to Docked F4 interface

Market Inquirer adds two interface screens (f4): one that shows the distances in system and another interface screen that shows the markets (prices and quantities) of the main station and selected stations closest to the player. Markets selected (if present) are

Interface screens are always available when docked to one of the selected stations and if ASC is installed, then in every station.

Changes to in-flight viewscreen

The markets of the aforementioned stations can also be viewed in-flight by using the purchasable, primable MFD (Multi-Function Display) equipment. Different commodities can be browsed in an MFD by priming the equipment and then pressing n or b.

You will need to have the ASC already installed to be able to buy this. The MFD is available at TL7 or greater. A mere snip at just 1,050₢.

More than six markets

If there are more than six such markets, the inquirer uses multiple pages for the information. Pages can be switched by choosing "swap".

Recommended oxps

If the Navigation MFD OXP is installed, distances are shown in the same unit it uses. Otherwise kilometers are used.

Requirements

  • Oolite version 1.81.

Download

Tweaks

If you want to add a station to the list of selected stations, you can add one of it's roles to the this.$inquirerStations list of this oxp or you can add the role "inquirer_station" to the station's roles. See How to tweak OXZ's for more detail.

Quick Facts

Version Released License Features Category Author(s) Feedback
1.14.1 2020-10-12 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Equipment Equipment OXPs Spara Oolite BB

Gameplay and Balance Indicator

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While not all markets are shown (eg Rock Hermits & Deep Space Dredgers), others such as Liners are! This OXP enables one to make much more money in trading when combined with additional markets found in such OXPs as Stations for Extra Planets, Liners etc.