Stevie's Mining Log - The search for a surface Tower.

Nanites from mining? You mean Bismuth Fragments?
I thought that nanites drops only from mobs in the underground :-/
 
I hit a decent hof this run, 1084 ped vedacore, so finally a little green return. ;) I hit a couple globals too. Not much for bismuth this time, I was experimenting with enhancers, but seems like they don't help any. I got a Mah'ketta harness, which shows +75-100 mu, so that will help the lower mu this run. :) This brought me back up to 96.68% TT overall.
Trip Results#52
Cost1161.23
TT Return2268.02
Balance1106.79
Return %195.31%
Drops500
Claims157
Hit Rate31.40%
Hofs/Globs1284
Notable Claims1086 Ped Vedacore, 77 Ped Aakas Alloy 121 Ped Aakas Alloy
Pre-run 90% Balance1128.06
Post-run 90% Balance2375.63
 
Really nice mining log, was an interesting read.

I'm sure you will hit that tower soon! :yay:
 
Thanks, Matthew. :) Another run down, back to losses. :D Guess that's the name of the game now, hehe. Not much to add here, I got a global, but was still pretty boring and slow.
Trip Results#53
Cost1166.88
TT Return877.93
Balance-288.95
Return %75.24%
Drops500
Claims129
Hit Rate25.80%
Hofs/Globs79
Notable Claims79 Ped Vedacore
 
Well, I think this is my last run on TH for a little while. TT returns were really bad this time, and bismuth returns have continued to go down consistently, 34>24>24>18>16. So more like ~105% average mu at this point. I'm gonna do a little hunting before deciding what's next. GL all! :)

Trip Results#54
Cost1165.17
TT Return800.28
Balance-364.89
Return %68.68%
Drops500
Claims128
Hit Rate25.60%
 
Ugh, mining like this makes it hard to play. I may take a break from mining for now until the economy recovers. Time for trip 55 overall progress update.

Trip Results#55
Cost1170.95
TT Return739.39
Balance-431.56
Return %63.14%
Drops500
Claims125
Hit Rate25.00%
Overall Results
Cost39058.89
TT Return36781.01
Balance-2277.88
% Return94.17%
Drops20808
Claims5355
Hit Rate25.74%
Average MU117.02%
Sold Markup5031.81
Balance + Markup2753.93
Hofs/Globs8160
90% TT Balance1628.01

 
Well after considering it for awhile, I've determined I'm not enjoying the current system any longer. I decided to take an extended break from mining. I'll update the log when my quest continues, but for now...this log is on hiatus. Gl and take care everyone, thanks for reading. :cool:


I made one last attempt before hanging up my finder for the indefinite future...it didn't go so well, not surprising. :laugh:

Trip Results#56
Cost842.32
TT Return453.00
Balance-389.32
Return %53.78%
Drops110
Claims4
Hit Rate3.64%
 
Feeling the pain here too... TT returns have been lousy, seems like the system is taking much longer than usual to kick anything back.

Even MU is wildly inconsistent in some of my favorite spots.

Seems like "timing" has become way more important than location nowadays. Strategy is feeling more and more futile, especially with the market being in a constant nosedive :laugh:

Anyway, hope to see ya back soon. But a break doesn't sound so bad :cool:
 
I don't see the problem for why you are so upset and want to stop mining. You're 94% TT return and +2750ped profit in less than 40k cycled. I think that's really good. A few 1-2k runs with bad TT returns doesn't mean that much. Idk how you get 117% avg markup but with that kind of markup there's no need to take a break. Hope you reconsider goodluck.
 
Actually mining isn't all that bad considering your log. Your making a profit, around 113-124% avg mu is u substract refining and auction fees.

It's normal to see a down slope after every hof, and you've had one not so long ago.

But yes, system is dynamic and it's important to know when to stop, cut your losses. I've been mining myself, much less though due to time restrictions but I can say the same: if the time is not right locally, even the best spots will give shitty mu, and if the time is wrong globally, 50-60% returns will put a dent on you per card fast.
 
It's mostly just me ready for a break more than it is the bad returns. My MU has dropped significantly however than what is shown, the high (165%) mu Ignisium had is still impacting that part. I will still do a trip here and there, after thinking on it. Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. :)
 
Even MU is wildly inconsistent in some of my favorite spots.

Seems like "timing" has become way more important than location nowadays. Strategy is feeling more and more futile, especially with the market being in a constant nosedive :laugh:

As in the high vs low MU resources are extremely variable over time in a given location? I've seen some degree of that, but I still have areas that average 130-140% MU in the long run even today excluding areas where you're dealing with Pyrite. Of course those aren't Ignisum areas anymore either.
 
Went for a little run in UG, didn't come back with 70% so hooray! :yay: I might go back to Caly to try some old haunts...GL everyone. :cool:

Trip Results#57
Cost922.18
TT Return944.66
Balance22.48
Return %102.44%
Drops500
Claims20
Hit Rate4.00%
Hofs/Globs394
Notable Claims283 Ped Iron, 111 Ped Erionite
 
Brought out a few D-class/L8's to break up the monotony, hit a couple small HOFs, came out a little ahead. :D

Trip Results#58
Cost837.89
TT Return919.64
Balance81.75
Return %109.76%
Drops156
Claims44
Hit Rate28.21%
Hofs/Globs314
Notable Claims152 Ped Narcanisum, 162 Ped Blausarium
 
Back for a little bit at least. I'm waiting for next GR to start up, so I'll be doing a few runs. :) This run at Shinook Jungle, pretty normal returns, baby global in there. MU leaves much to be desired, averaging 109.06%. I'll try a enmatter run next, good luck everyone. :cool:
Trip Results#59
Cost1009.34
TT Return779.21
Balance-230.13
Return %77.20%
Drops550
Claims147
Hit Rate26.73%
Hofs/Globs64
Notable Claims64 Ped Durulium
 
Well normal run again, small global. Will be heading to Ark to shoot up some GR. I'll be back at it again afterward. GL everyone. :cool:
Trip Results#60
Cost731.90
TT Return587.42
Balance-144.48
Return %80.26%
Drops550
Claims145
Hit Rate26.36%
Hofs/Globs70
Notable Claims70 Ped Lytairian
Overall Results
Cost43402.52
TT Return40464.94
Balance-2960.94
% Return93.23%
Drops22674
Claims5715
Hit Rate25.21%
Average MU116.87%
Sold Markup5369.17
Balance + Markup2408.23
 
Great thread :) good luck. S
 
Thanks Bam. :) First trip back completed. Tried using Dsec L30 for some enm mining, but the quantity of higher MU materials seems to have compensated, and reduced to normal levels. So dump that and back to my usual setup. :)

Trip Results#61
Cost1037.73
TT Return778.72
Balance-259.01
Return %75.04%
Drops550
Claims148
Hit Rate26.91%
Hofs/Globs61
Notable Claims61 Ped Crude Oil
 
Ended up doing another hunting grind on troopers gen 3-5. It was pretty uneventful, 2 fuses, and 7 generic nanos on 38k points, I don't recommend them to anyone. Ran a dual drop run, in a formerly decent area, not the case now. :rolleyes: Anyway, be trying to do some mining for awhile to rebuild pedroll, but we'll see how that goes. GL all. :)
Trip Results#62
Cost1749.33
TT Return1432.34
Balance-316.99
Return %81.88%
Drops1100
Claims316
Hit Rate28.73%
 
Little bit of TH on surface, then some enm in UG, nothing too exciting.
Trip Results#63
Cost1104.13
TT Return991.80
Balance-112.33
Return %89.83%
Drops600
Claims107
Hit Rate17.83%
Hofs/Globs81
Notable Claims81 Ped Ares
 
Hi bro,

It's good to know that you're still active as a miner, and keep us update with your latest mining status.

So, currently what's your mining lvl? :)

PS: Keep dropping those probes, tower will pop up in front of you very soon :tower:
 
Howdy Onyar! :) Yep, still trying lol. I'm 53.5 prospector and 44.1 surveyor.
Did a quick UG run with some bigger amps, 5x L8, trying for something more, but no luck this time.

Trip Results#64
Cost1056.48
TT Return788.52
Balance-267.96
Return %74.64%
Drops195
Claims11
Hit Rate5.64%
Hofs/Globs760
Notable ClaimsA bunch of default globs.
 
Just a short Monria run, on Caly now... :rolleyes:
Trip Results#65
Cost322.35
TT Return179.52
Balance-142.83
Return %55.69%
Drops200
Claims9
Hit Rate4.50%
Overall Results
Cost48672.54
TT Return44635.84
Balance-4083.06
% Return91.71%
Drops25319
Claims6306
Hit Rate24.91%
Average MU116.60%
Sold Markup5964.13
Balance + Markup1881.07
 
Just keep dropping, all you need is a tower to put you back to positive again, bro :wtg:
 
Mining seems to be normalizing again. Seems like gamblers have gone elsewhere/broke.

Resource availability is a huge problem right now so your tower may be out of reach until summer, but nonetheless keep dropping!
 
Just a small run from last month, haven't done much lately and I don't plan on it currently. :rolleyes:
Trip Results#66
Cost185.91
TT Return134.92
Balance-50.99
Return %72.57%
Drops100
Claims29
Hit Rate29.00%
 
Hi bro,

Haven't saw you mined for a while. Hope you're doing good offline :)
 
Hi, everyone. Well, I took a much-needed break from EU. I am feeling re-energized, I don't want to burn out again, so I'm going to ease back into mining. IRL I'm still fairly busy for the next couple months, but I'll pop a trip in when I can. :) I plan on mining exclusively, rebuild the ol' ped card again. :cool: Anyway, I eked out decent run over the course of a few days and finished off with a nice hof and glob in the last 150 drops. :cool:


Trip Results#67
Cost1033.17
TT Return1615.13
Balance581.96
Return %156.33%
Drops550
Hofs/Globs673
 
Hi, everyone. Well, I took a much-needed break from EU. I am feeling re-energized, I don't want to burn out again, so I'm going to ease back into mining. IRL I'm still fairly busy for the next couple months, but I'll pop a trip in when I can. :) I plan on mining exclusively, rebuild the ol' ped card again. :cool: Anyway, I eked out decent run over the course of a few days and finished off with a nice hof and glob in the last 150 drops. :cool:
Trip Results#67
Cost1033.17
TT Return1615.13
Balance581.96
Return %156.33%
Drops550
Hofs/Globs673

Welcome back and gratz for the nice hof, bro :)
 
Thanks, Onyar, good to see you again, Bro. This run was decent, I had a hof a hundred or so in to get me off to a good start. I noticed that igni drop rates have been lowered, maybe its just averaging out the hof, we'll see coming up. for now a nice start since coming back, I hope it keeps up. :cool:
Trip Results#68
Cost1028.39
TT Return1095.71
Balance67.32
Return %106.55%
Drops550
Hofs/Globs297
 
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