More newbie stuff

Instar · #1 January 23rd, 2001, 11:49 PM

Shielding on fighters protects them very well. I can fit maybe two shield gens on if Im not going weapon crazy or engine crazy.

dmm · #2 January 23rd, 2001, 11:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by bmills:
...there are no jump points to the rest of the map. ...Am I marooned...?

If you're just using the demo, yes, you're marooned. The demo has limited tech levels. (Else why bother buying the game?)

quote:
Originally posted by bmills:
...What's the deal with fighters? I've designed a few and tried them out in the simulator...

To get Groups in the simulator, I think you need to design a carrier and include it in the task force that you're testing. Then the simulator will load your fighters into the carrier. Then start combat, and launch the fighters in Groups.

Added: And if you're just using the demo, you can only get small fighters, which aren't very good.

[This message has been edited by dmm (edited 23 January 2001).]

DirectorTsaarx · #3 January 24th, 2001, 09:28 PM

You open warp points with the "Gravitational Quantum Resonator"; you get the first of these components at Stellar Manipulation Tech level 3, and you can open a warp point up to 100 light years away. Higher levels of Stellar Manip. should give higher levels of the device, with longer ranges.

Given that you're using a cluster-type quadrant, you may be in trouble. IIRC, a cluster quadrant creates Groups (clusters

) of four or five systems close together, with long distances between Groups. So, if you've explored your entire cluster, you may be many hundreds of light years from the next cluster, and even the highest-tech warp point opener may not get you to the next cluster/system.

For this reason, I'd be hesitant to use the "not all systems connected" option in cluster quadrants.

Your ships are "ignoring" you? There've been a couple times this happened to me (generally if the path is too complex), but easily remedied by issuing a "warp" order instead of a "move" order. Of course, if you're having trouble finding warp points...

Elmo · #4 January 24th, 2001, 10:00 PM

Director Tsaarx

How do you calculate light years on the galaxy map? Thanks.

Elmo

quote:
Originally posted by DirectorTsaarx:
You open warp points with the "Gravitational Quantum Resonator"; you get the first of these components at Stellar Manipulation Tech level 3, and you can open a warp point up to 100 light years away.

<snip>...

Puke · #5 January 24th, 2001, 10:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DirectorTsaarx:
So, if you've explored your entire cluster, you may be many hundreds of light years from the next cluster, and even the highest-tech warp point opener may not get you to the next cluster/system.

the highest level of warp point opener will cover over 50% of the map. if you have only two clusters on oposite sides of the map, there may be a problem - however if you have a star somewhere roughly around the center of the map, it should be able to get to literally anywhere.

DirectorTsaarx · #6 January 24th, 2001, 11:41 PM

I've never tried to open a warp point, so I don't know how to calculate distance on the galaxy map... Puke? Sounds like you have experience with it - any suggestions?

raynor · #7 January 25th, 2001, 12:36 AM

Determining Distances when creating wormholes:

1. Select a ship with a wormhole creator
2. Press the stellar manipulation button (looks like a star) on the top panel.

It then shows you a galactic map and lets you click on the system to which you want to create the wormhole.

On the right, there is a checkbox which says: Show Distances. After you check this box, the map will show you the distance between your ship and whichever system you move the cursor over.

Hope that helps.