Oolite Bulletins

Hi,

As I am close to my first intergalactic jump I still have a few questions. Mainly: How can I collect items after clashing the guys in space.

i guess, the rest depends on version problems: I have all the nice things installed (multi targeted system etc. but the scanner doesn't react at all automaticly or with any comfort. I also can't choose between any items. Always have to fix enemies manually by pressing "t"....a bit lousy but it did work about 175 times

So if there are any mechanics on board please let me know;) ...

Hansolo wrote:

Hi,

Greetings, Hansolo, and welcome to the friendliest board this side of Riedquat (but only because we don't know what's on the other side, apparently).

Hansolo wrote:

How can I collect items after clashing the guys in space.

You buy Fuel Scoops. These allow you to scoop free fuel from the surface of suns, and to suck up cargo containers. Fly toward floating containers and keep them in the bottom of the view screen and they will be sucked into your cargo hold - if there is any room remaining.

Hansolo wrote:

I have all the nice things installed (multi targeted system etc.) but the scanner doesn't react at all automatically or with any comfort. I also can't choose between any items. Always have to fix enemies manually by pressing "t"

That's how I target ships too. What did you want it to do? There is an add-on that will set your target to any ship that fires at you, if that would help.

Hi thanks for the quick answer ...now I also know what fuel scoops are good for ...I have them installed and from time to time I already collected some things....

concerning the other functions...I have almost everything installed ...also scanner targeting enhancement ...but I am still on the hunt like a virgin ...for your information ...i use version 1.75.3....is there any key or combination to switch all the extra functions on/off ...

...sucking up fuel from suns ...sounds interesting ...i have not seen any sun jet ...Also I heard of missions to play to get special items like cricket sets and so on ....hope to find these things in the other galaxies or somehow in the future ...

Hansolo wrote:

i use version 1.75.3...

Hi Hansolo and welcome... you should update to the latest 1.76.1 version. If you haven't got it yet,  this will enable you to cycle through targets. If you go sun-skimming, be sure to have external heat shielding installed. There are certainly some missions to do as you go through the game.

now...I checked to collect the items properly ...great ...and I realized there are suns ..will try to collect fuel by time ....thanks a lot so far ...

I suggest you look at the Oolite Reference Sheet, found in the Oolite folder. It details all the keys you need to know for cycling targets, etc etc.

Also, have you had the Constrictor mission yet? I ask because you said you are about to do your first Galactic jump. The Constrictor mission is the first full mission (second if you count the Trumble offer as a mission), and starts in Galaxy 1.

Hansolo wrote:

I am close to my first intergalactic jump...

Get yourself one of these free upgrades to the galactic hyperdrive.

I'd suggest you also read Mr Gimlet's Advice To New Commanders, if you haven't already done so..


And, welcome aboard!

Hansolo wrote:

Hi,

As I am close to my first intergalactic jump ...

Don't rush it...there is so much worth doing in Galaxy One. For instance if you haven't been sight-seeing yet, you really should visit Tionisla where the Orbital Graveyard is an awesome sight, and the Tionisla Chronicle Array is most impressive.
Also the Tianve Pulsar is a must-see.
Providing you have enough kills, you will also be offered a mission ( ) in G1 as well, although this can also be offered in G2 if you jump before it is offered.

Smivs wrote:

Hansolo wrote:

Hi,

As I am close to my first intergalactic jump ...

Don't rush it...there is so much worth doing in Galaxy One. For instance if you haven't been sight-seeing yet, you really should visit Tionisla where the Orbital Graveyard is an awesome sight, and the Tionisla Chronicle Array is most impressive.
Also the Tianve Pulsar is a must-see.
Providing you have enough kills, you will also be offered a mission ( ) in G1 as well, although this can also be offered in G2 if you jump before it is offered.

There are also some OXP missions well suited for a novice commander available in Galaxy 1:

 Lave Academy
 The Long Way Around
[wiki]Scourge of the Black Baron[/wiki] (a sequel to the LongWay mission)
 Spy Hunter
[wiki]Asteroid Storm[/wiki]