Submersible Information Thread

[Dustytome]

Has anyone had problems with finding the otter recently? I have a CUSyC build and it usually got an otter or two each week, but the last 6-8 weeks I haven't gotten anything but glass lenses and tempered glass. :|

We only have one ship running with that build. Not a single otter thus far, though I haven't been checking as much as I should. Gets a bit discouraging to hype up "This is the build to get us otters!" and feel like you're letting down the fc after weeks of getting trash (months at this point).

[Norri_Matora]

Collectively, the chance of finding an otter on any given trip is somewhere in the realm of 4%. It's been a dry spell with my 8 subs as well, but I want to hold off until I've had more trips under my belt in the new expansion before I become suspicious.

Edit: That being said, I'll post here if I get an otter to drop.

[PepperPandemic]

Has anyone had problems with finding the otter recently? I have a CUSyC build and it usually got an otter or two each week, but the last 6-8 weeks I haven't gotten anything but glass lenses and tempered glass. :|

Looking at my pre and post 5.0 data I seem to be getting the same amount over time from that build. I have gotten significantly less from another build though. I think it is just RNG.

Edit: the same amount means 2 or so a month on 4 ships. If you were getting 1-2 a week RNG was on your side.

[Fireye]

I've had four ships farming the otter for a while, I got 5 or 6 in the week or two leading up to early access, and zero since. RNG at its best.

[Ayaria]

Why does that thread never got a pin? Whatever

I haven't luck for Kamacite Ore yet. Is it so rare? Do i have to build my submarines on a specific stat to get an higher chance?

[StouterTaru]

Why does that thread never got a pin?

The only pinned threads are moderator created threads about the forum. This is a user created thread about the game.

[Dustytome]

Why does that thread never got a pin? Whatever

I haven't luck for Kamacite Ore yet. Is it so rare? Do i have to build my submarines on a specific stat to get an higher chance?

The stats are extremely important. What parts are you currently using to try for the ore?

[DrWho2010]

i got about 9-10 otters before 5.0 and it's been a month almost since 5.0 launched. zero otters. they must have dialed back the drop rate or something.

[Norri_Matora]

Same on my end. Zero otters since 5.0 with 8 submarines running a 3 day trip nonstop.

Edit: We might need to try out different fits again to see if the minimum Surveillance for the Abroader Otter changed. If anyone has found the Otter since 5.0, please post an image and the fit in the thread.

[Ayaria]

The stats are extremely important. What parts are you currently using to try for the ore?

1. Surveillance 90
Retrieval 75
Speed 40
Range 145
Favor 80

Capacity 42/80

2. Surveillance 170
Retrieval 45
Speed 85
Range 80
Favor 100

3. Surveillance 30
Retrieval 110
Speed 110
Range 70
Favor 70

4. Surveillance 80
Retrieval 75
Speed 40
Range 150
Favor 85

I guess i have to change that.