Scanner Bug?

[Roger Wilco Jr]

I didn't see this mentioned on the main forum. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing this?

When out exploring and you scan a planet, it usually comes back saying it's a Water World, or Class II Gas Giant, and etc. But if you scan a landable planet, when it's finished scanning the planetary landing approach suite interface is shown, even if you are still 50 or 100 ls away. You have to check the system map to see what type of planet it is. Also, I didn't even see a way to turn off the planetary approach suite.

I don't remember this happening it the bubble. When I selected a planet I usually wasn't worried about what type it was, and had probably already checked that out in the system map, so I probably wasn't looking. And I don't remember the approach software kicking in until I was very close to the planet, but I probably wasn't paying attention because I always use the 6-seconds rule when approaching planets & stations.

Anyway, it seems to me that if you scan a planet, it should always come back with the planet type information. If it wants to replace that info with the approach software when you get closer, then than makes sense too. But then this may be what is already happening with others.

[TorTorden]

Yeah I have the same and it's annoying as hell.

And it's the same in the bubble, seems it triggers the similar approach info with adjusted blue zones for distance and speed as for other landables like stations and outposts.

[Walter]

Even more annoying for anyone who hasn't invested in Horizons. You don't get the landing stuff, but you don't get told anything either. Presumably, if it's a high metal planet you still get the credits.

[Roger Wilco Jr]

Feel free to reply here if you wish or have something to add.

[TorTorden]

Figured I could mention, that if you exit cruise you still get the old info like before, but yeah, that's not really an option.
It also sucks the system map takes so long to open, seriously, it's a flat 2d map if it's not. IT SHOULD REALLY BE A FLAT 2D MAP !