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[0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« on: January 02, 2018, 04:15:07 AM »

As shown in the picture below, I've noticed a few scavenger fleets behaving like this: after returning to civilized worlds, when attempting to "return" to a planet, the fleet just flies towards and around the planet's centre, never despawning. This one on particular has been at it for a half dozen ingame months. I have freshly reinstalled the game and use no mods.

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I've also noticed (but didn't take a screenshot) an Independent trading fleet behaving weirdly after being decimated by pirates; the fleet tooltip stated that the fleet was delivering volatiles to [planet] but was moving away directly away from the system, and was attempting to engage Sustained Burn and Sensor Burst at the same time.
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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2018, 07:33:40 AM »

Thanks for the report! This came up some time ago and should be fixed for the next release.

(Screenshot link is not working, btw, but no worries since I know exactly what you mean.)

Will keep an eye out for the trader fleet issue - changing quite a few things around that.
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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2018, 11:07:33 AM »

I noticed this too. Can confirm.

There is a Salvage Fleet at Jangala, that has been there for a few months. Left the system (went to the other end of the map, for a scan) and returned, was still there. Bobbling around in the middle of the planet, trying to get home. The poor bastards.

Haven't seen any other weird habits from the AI yet. Although, it has only been a short time since playing again (took such a long break!). Will keep an eye out.

EDIT: Okay, seems to be all Scav and Salvage fleets. Have seen a few more, across multiple systems. I know it should be fine for the next version, just confirming it really. ;)

EDIT: Actually, is there anything I can do about it beforehand? It's getting a little silly, with five or more groups all bouncing around one planet in every system where there are Scavs and whatnot. Making it a bit stuttery as well, when typically while inside any systems, I don't get any stutter at all (only slightly on the Sector Map, as I have a fair amount of faction mods).
« Last Edit: March 31, 2018, 02:39:31 PM by Kevin Flemming »
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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2018, 04:15:15 PM »

Space Janitor fixes this issue (and another).
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=13303.0

As does Nexerelin.
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=9175.0

Space Janitor is not needed if you are playing with Nexerelin.

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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2018, 04:30:56 PM »

Space Janitor fixes this issue (and another).
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=13303.0

As does Nexerelin.
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=9175.0

Space Janitor is not needed if you are playing with Nexerelin.
Oh, that's bloody fantastic! Thank you very much. :) They can all go home now.

Does it require a new game? Slightly hesitant to start over, as I was very lucky at the start of this one, but grudgingly willing to, if it's completely necessary.
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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2018, 05:56:24 PM »

Does it require a new game?
Space Janitor can be loaded into an existing game fine.
Nexerelin can, too, although I can't guarantee no unusual issues will result.

You can also use the Save Transfer mod to start a new game while keeping most of your current progress
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Re: [0.8.1a-RC8] Some fleets are not despawning/behaving properly.
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2018, 03:59:48 AM »

Space Janitor can be loaded into an existing game fine.
Thank you very much!
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