Frequently Asked Questions for Newbies

[Slick]

Sorry about the “no numbers” but I wasn’t sure what if anything you wanted to include. I am married with children too.

[Arkcon]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
FAQ SE4
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This is for us newbies, all feel free to add to this faq, correct errors, spellcheck and bump.
Change the order if it needs to, long live chaos.
Elite players share your knowledge, newbies, add the answers to your questions here when you receive an answer.
First, read:Malfador Q&A Section
and: Un-Official Space empires IV Strategy and Tactics Page
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CIVILIZATION BUILDING
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COLONIZING
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1.1.1. Put people on your colony ships. The

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[Stone Mill]

Great content, Slick.

Don't sweat the numbering. I'm sure Ruatha can make it fit. He's done a great job already.

I agree; it is the organization of this post that makes it a handy reference!

[Shyrka]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
2.7.01. To launch satellites from a planet use "launch remotely/satellites" command, then hit repeat orders. Then each turn, the planet will try to launch satellites, even if there aren't any stored in cargo. (dumbluck)

¿This is really possible? I'm trying to do it and when i hit "launch remotely/satellites" the planet launches all its satellites and then the order is deleted. I can't hit the "repeat orders" since there is no orders to repeat. Am I doing something wrong?

[zaphod-42]

Originally posted by Shyrka:

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Originally posted by Ruatha:
2.7.01. To launch satellites from a planet use "launch remotely/satellites" command, then hit repeat orders. Then each turn, the planet will try to launch satellites, even if there aren't any stored in cargo. (dumbluck)

¿This is really possible? I'm trying to do it and when i hit "launch remotely/satellites" the planet launches all its satellites and then the order is deleted. I can't hit the "repeat orders" since there is no orders to repeat. Am I doing something wrong?

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"repeat orders" for launching satellites from a planet is only possible in simultaneous movement games AFAIK

[raynfala]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
FAQ SE4
2.4.2.03. Point Defense. Example: (Point-Defense Cannons I-V). Automatically fire at seekers, fighters, satellites, and drones when in weapon range.(Stone Mill,Capnq)

PDC's do NOT fire automatically at drones, nor do they automatically fire at satellites. I do know that they can be manually fired on satellite Groups. I don't remember if they can target drones, though. Somebody will have to check.

When firing PDC's manually from a ship that is armed with other weapon types, the order in which you attack your targets does matter. On ships not equipped with Multiplexing components, firing the PDC's at the satellite group prevents you from firing your direct fire/missile weapons at a different target on the same turn. However, if you fire your direct fire/missile weapons at the other target first, you may still fire the PDC's at the satellite group afterwards.

--raynfala

[LazarusLong42]

Is there some reason this thread isn't stickied?? I think it's a prime candidate.