TradeSubscriptionExplorer

⭐ ⭐ (112 endorsements) 📥 6,661 downloads 📌 v2.0.4 📅 8/23/2019
⚪ Last updated 2023

By JanPanthera · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/19/2023 📅 Created: 8/23/2019

🔍 Analysis

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

📋 About This Mod

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# What does "_TradeSubscriptionsExplorer" do for you?

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~ This script allows your ship to automatically update station trade subscriptions in a specific sector or across the entire galaxy.

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

~ Involvement in the updating 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 stations and sectors based on faction ownership.

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# How to use this mod:

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

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

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# Options you can choose:

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~ Ownerless Sectors? -- Should the ship update trade subscriptions in ownerless sectors?

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~ Wharfs? -- Should the ship include wharfs?

~ Shipyards? -- Should the ship include shipyards?

~ Equipment docks? -- Should the ship include equipment docks?

~ Trading stations? -- Should the ship include trading stations?

~ Pirate bases? -- Should the ship include pirate bases?

~ Scrap processing facilities? -- Should the ship include scrap processing facilities?

~ Defense stations? -- Should the ship include defense stations?

~ Faction Headquarters? -- Should the ship include faction headquarters?

~ Factories? -- Should the ship include factories?

~ Construction Sites? -- Should the ship include construction sites?

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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 should follow.

~ Idle: Docking? -- Should the ship dock at a station when it has nothing to do?

~ Find a Station? -- Should the script automatically find a station where it can dock to idle?

~ Where to dock? -- The station to which the ship should dock to idle.

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~ Show Messages? -- Should the script show messages like when the ship goes in to Idle state on the screen?

~ Write to logbook?

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

TradeSubscriptionExplorer adds a ship behavior for X4: Foundations that automatically updates station trade subscriptions in a sector or galaxy-wide. It supports multiple ships via the Assist assignment, grants pilot and crew experience, and offers configurable options for station types and blacklists. A utility mod for players who want to automate trade subscription management.

✨ Key Features

Adds two default behaviors: _TradeSubscriptionsExplorer - Sector and _TradeSubscriptionsExplorer - Galaxy
Allows multiple ships to collaborate via the Assist assignment
Provides pilot and service crew experience during the updating process
Full control over ship actions during inactivity: docking, flying to points, or following another ship
Uses game's sector activity and travel blacklists to exclude stations and sectors based on faction ownership
Configurable options for including or excluding specific station types (wharfs, shipyards, equipment docks, trading stations, pirate bases, scrap processing facilities, defense stations, faction headquarters) and ownerless sectors

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Automates a tedious task—no more manually updating trade subscriptions station by station
  • Flexible configuration lets you tailor which station types to include, so you can skip pirate bases if you want
  • Community-tested with 112 endorsements and over 6.6k downloads, so it's got some traction

⚠️ Cons

  • Only works with X4: Foundations—if you're on a different game, this is useless
  • Requires assigning the behavior to a ship and tweaking options, which might be overkill for casual players
  • Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter ship behaviors or trade subscription mechanics
🎯 Is This For You?
For X4: Foundations players who manage large fleets and want to automate trade subscription updates across sectors. If you're a trader or empire builder who hates micromanaging station subscriptions, this mod saves time. Skip if you prefer manual control or don't use trade subscriptions much.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Assign the behavior to a ship with decent cargo capacity and crew to maximize efficiency
  • Use the Assist assignment to have multiple ships work together—just make sure they're in the same sector or have the galaxy-wide behavior
  • Check the blacklist settings to avoid sending your ship into hostile territory

📊 Mod Details

Game
X4foundations Mods
Author
JanPanthera
Version
2.0.4
Downloads
6,661
Endorsements
112
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
8/23/2019
Updated
7/19/2023

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