CollectDroppedInventory

⭐ ⭐ (127 endorsements) 📥 7,511 downloads 📌 v2.0.0 📅 6/19/2020
⚪ Last updated 2023

By JanPanthera · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/24/2023 📅 Created: 6/19/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #25 of 140 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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# What does "_CollectDroppedInventory" do for you?

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~ Collects dropped inventory items such as AGI Processors or Carbon Filters in a single sector or throughout the entire galaxy.

~ The "Assist" assignment enables multiple ships to collaborate with an _CollectDroppedInventory ship for joint collecting.

~ Involvement in the collecting process provides valuable experience for pilots and service crew members, as deemed deserved by their performance.

~ Full control over ship actions during periods of inactivity, including docking, flying to specific points, or following another ship.

~ Utilizes the integrated sector activity and sector travel blacklists within the game to exclude sectors.

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# How to use this mod:

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~ Give your ship the default behavior "_CollectDroppedInventory - Sector" and check its options.

~ Give your ship the default behavior "_CollectDroppedInventory - Galaxy" and check its options.

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# Options you can choose:

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~ Sector -- Selects the Sector and the center poosition where the ship should collect dropped inventory items.

~ Use Radius? -- Should the ship collect dropped inventory items in a radius around the choosen sector center?

~ Radius -- The radius around the sector center where the ship should collect dropped inventory items.

~ Ownerless Sectors? -- Should the ship also collect dropped inventory items in ownerless sectors?

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~ Store to Headquarters? -- Should the ship store the collected dropped inventory items to the Headquarters?

The inventory items will be available in your personal room inside the safe.

~ Store to Station? -- Should the ship store the collected dropped inventory items to a specific station?

The Manager will recieve the inventory items, currently only accessible when you reassign the Manager as pilot to a ship.

~ Store to Ship? -- Should the ship store the collected dropped inventory items to a specific ship?

The pilot will retrieve the inventory items.

~ Reciever -- The station or ship where the ship should store the collected dropped inventory items.

~ Store Threshold -- The amount of collected dropped inventory items the ship should collect before it stores them.

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~ Idle Time -- The time the ship waits until it tries to find new work.

~ Idle: Move to? -- Should the ship move to a specific point when it has nothing to do?

~ Where to move? -- The position to which the ship moves in the idle state.

~ Idle: Follow -- Should the ship follow another ship when it has nothing to do?

~ Who to follow? -- The ship that the idle ship

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

CollectDroppedInventory adds ship behaviors that automatically collect dropped inventory items like AGI Processors and Carbon Filters, either in a single sector or galaxy-wide. It supports multi-ship collaboration, pilot experience gains, and configurable idle actions. For X4 players who want to automate salvage collection.

✨ Key Features

Adds two default ship behaviors: '_CollectDroppedInventory - Sector' and '_CollectDroppedInventory - Galaxy'
Collects dropped inventory items such as AGI Processors or Carbon Filters in a chosen sector or across the galaxy
Includes an 'Assist' assignment for multiple ships to collaborate with a collecting ship
Provides pilot and service crew experience based on their performance during collection
Allows full control over ship actions when idle, including docking, flying to points, or following another ship
Uses in-game sector activity and travel blacklists to exclude sectors

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Automates a tedious part of the game—no more manually picking up dropped loot
  • Flexible options: choose sector, radius, ownerless sectors, and where to store items
  • Community-tested with 127 endorsements and over 7,500 downloads

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in July 2023, so it may not be compatible with the latest X4 game version
  • Requires setting up behaviors and options per ship, which might be overwhelming for new players
  • Potential conflicts with other mods that alter ship AI or default behaviors
🎯 Is This For You?
For X4: Foundations players who want to automate inventory collection without micromanaging ships. Ideal for traders and fleet commanders who value efficiency. Skip if you prefer hands-on gameplay or if you're playing on a version newer than the mod's last update.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure your game version matches the mod's last update (July 2023) to avoid compatibility issues.
  • Start with the 'Sector' behavior and set a small radius to test the mod before going galaxy-wide.
  • Use the 'Store to Headquarters' option to keep collected items safe in your personal room.

📊 Mod Details

Game
X4foundations Mods
Author
JanPanthera
Version
2.0.0
Downloads
7,511
Endorsements
127
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
6/19/2020
Updated
7/24/2023

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