Beginners Guide, HELP!!! (Please Read And Post)

Orion · #1 November 21st, 2001, 06:09 AM

Everyone knows the documentation that comes with the game leaves something to be desired, if so, the documentation that pertains to stellar manipulation is non-existant. I only found this site because I couldn't figure out how to build a sphere/ring world so I figured I would check the web. I think a little explanation in this area would be helpful.

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tesco samoa · #2 November 22nd, 2001, 05:02 AM

well the new computer is up and running. In a couple of days I am off to soak it up in the sun and then when I return I will start on the beginners guide. Any particular style of document ??

I was thinking along the lines of a web based document with hyper links etc... Screen captures.

Chapters. Ie. Units, facilities, ship building, research, intel, combat,mods, how to set up the directory structure, etc....
Lots of step by step how toos.

No stragety. Just instructions. ( as the first part of the manual ) Then the extra's can come later if people like it and want to help out creating it.

I will get a chapter or two done when I come back. If it is liked then I will continue along with the production of the SEIV beginners guide.

The question of permissions.

I will be using Posts from this web site.

Is this allowed.

How about screen captures?

I think I will send what I create to the moderator of this forum and see what geoschmo does with it

So if your adding any more Posts to this thread think about how you want the manual to look like etc....

And start new threads like

BG - Mods
BG - Mines
BG - Fighters
etc....
and pool your info their.

Also for those who are new to the forum.

Their is a great manual out their that explains the game in great detail. it is a text based document that is located on the following thread...........( sorry don't have the thread right now, so you will have to find it) OR some one else can post it.

P.S.

If anyone is already doing this or has any ideas let me know.

Thanks.

My only goal here is to pay back SEIV and the community with a good manual.

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Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant!

[This message has been edited by tesco samoa (edited 22 November 2001).]

Coal · #3 November 22nd, 2001, 05:32 AM

It's late, so I only have one peice of advise for newbies:

Do not piss off the big empires living next door to you. If a neighboring empire is stronger than you, then you must learn the secret and delicate diplomatic art of 'sucking up'. Give them gifts, treaties, ships, whatever it takes. AIs are not very likely to be your friends again once they get angry at you. If they are weaker than you. then strike fast and hard, even if they're friendly. Don't let up, for once you've attacked, they'll never want peace again. Make sure every war you fight is one where you know what you want and know how to get it. Never hold back, or you will lose.

Well, that was more than one, but, like I said, it's late, and I'm tired.

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capnq · #4 March 1st, 2002, 02:51 AM

Discovering I was wrong about something in another thread reminded me that I was wrong in this old one, too.

A Colony Ship which has run out of supplies can, in fact, still plant a colony. (I only proved this to myself within the past week or so.)

I still have no idea why the ship that gave me this impression wouldn't colonize that world.

Abaraxe · #5 March 7th, 2002, 02:32 AM

I have some more newbie questions, if you don't mind...
First, SEIVG. Differences? Drones, yes, AI? what exactly? I thought there were supposed to be multiple bitmaps per shipset, but if there are, I can't find them. TCP/IP, awesome, especially with internet support...but did I just pay 50 bucks for TCPIP, drones, and sightly better AI?

If someone would like to point me at a comprehensive list of the advantages of SEIVG (not that little blurb in the press release) i would appreciate it.

Also...oops, forgot the rest. more questions coming tho.

TerranC · #6 March 7th, 2002, 02:58 AM

I suggest that you read this then read this thread so that you know what are the COMPLETE features of this game and what has changed

Happy readings.

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God I hate UBB...

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Abaraxe · #7 March 7th, 2002, 08:32 PM

Thanks, atrocities. Took me awhile, but i got thu it.

New question: how do you change what starting planets have on them? if, for example, I wanted more organic farm facilities on a homeworld, how would I do that? I can't seem to find the file.

Also: My mod is looking half-way decent...and SEIVG is out. CURSES! anyone think there is any point to me actually posting it, or should I just go straight back thru it and update it for a few more months?

Abaraxe