A new Elite Dangerous player shared their early colonization experience, revealing challenges in selecting systems suitable for base construction. Their first primary port was established in a claimed system with a dim star that leaves planets in near-perpetual darkness, complicating settlement conditions. The system’s small size, with only eight bodies and 20 building slots, contrasts with other players’ reports of systems offering 40 to 80 slots, highlighting disparities in available infrastructure. This community insight underscores the difficulty newer commanders face in locating systems that combine favorable environmental conditions with ample building capacity, a key factor for successful colonization.
- Some systems have as few as 20 building slots, limiting expansion.
- Players report finding systems with up to 80 building slots for larger colonies.