A player on the Elite Dangerous subreddit has highlighted frustrations with the current surface mining system, pointing out that only one mining rig can be placed per large mining area. Despite rigs being small and observations of multiple rigs placed by others, this limitation slows down mining and reduces its rewards compared to asteroid mining. The player suggests Frontier Developments should reduce the placement distance and allow multiple rigs per site to enhance efficiency and player satisfaction. This feedback reflects ongoing community concerns about mining mechanics in the game.
- Only one mining rig allowed per large mining area currently
- Player requests shorter rig placement distance and multiple rigs per site