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'''Note:''' You can only transfer items ''from'' the selected ship to others. If you want to transfer fuel from Ship A to Ship B and oxygen from Ship B to Ship A, you need to select Ship A to transfer the fuel, then select Ship B to transfer the oxygen. | '''Note:''' You can only transfer items ''from'' the selected ship to others. If you want to transfer fuel from Ship A to Ship B and oxygen from Ship B to Ship A, you need to select Ship A to transfer the fuel, then select Ship B to transfer the oxygen. | ||
=== Can I sell a ship? === | === Can I sell a ship? === | ||
Yes. Simply click the 'Sell' button in the top right when you are at a Shipyard. Note that you cannot re-buy a sold ship. It will be sold for its exact value unless the star system is close to the anomaly in which case it'll be sold for a diminished price. | |||
=== How can I repair damage on my ship? === | === How can I repair damage on my ship? === | ||
To repair the hull on the ship, visit a Shipyard, then use the ''Construction'' menu → ''Shipyard'' → ''Repair''. Drones can do a patch-up repair that will restore some hit points. To do this, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Repair'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay for repairs. | To repair the hull on the ship, visit a Shipyard, then use the ''Construction'' menu → ''Shipyard'' → ''Repair''. Drones can do a patch-up repair that will restore some hit points. To do this, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Repair'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay for repairs. | ||
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=== How do I loot derelict ships? === | === How do I loot derelict ships? === | ||
To loot derelict ships, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Gather Resources'' and ''Gather Salvage'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay to gather the loot. | To loot derelict ships, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Gather Resources'' and ''Gather Salvage'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay to gather the loot. | ||
=== The shuttle is docked to my ship, nothing is being unloaded, and it won't leave === | === The shuttle is docked to my ship, nothing is being unloaded, and it won't leave === | ||
A lack of storage space typically causes the shuttle to refuse to undock. There are things left that the shuttle needs to unload, but it has no room to place them anywhere. Use the ''Storage'' menu to assign general storage so crew members can continue unloading the shuttle. If lack of storage is not the issue, ensure that your crew is not prioritizing other tasks. | A lack of storage space typically causes the shuttle to refuse to undock. There are things left that the shuttle needs to unload, but it has no room to place them anywhere. Use the ''Storage'' menu to assign general storage so crew members can continue unloading the shuttle. If lack of storage is not the issue, ensure that your crew is not prioritizing other tasks. | ||
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'''Note:''' Only one ship in your fleet needs a working FTL Drive. All other ships will jump with it. | '''Note:''' Only one ship in your fleet needs a working FTL Drive. All other ships will jump with it. | ||
== Known Bugs == | == Known Bugs == | ||
=== Why do I have negative money or items? === | === Why do I have negative money or items? === | ||
{{Version|Alpha | {{Version|Alpha 3}} has some bugs that cause your money or items to show negative values. While we wait for a resolution, here are some things you can try: | ||
* Save your game and edit the [[save file]] to correct the quantity. | * Save your game and edit the [[save file]] to correct the quantity. | ||
* If you have items you can't sell because it shows a negative value, save, quit, and reload the game. Then, try to sell the items again. You might need to repeat this multiple times, but it should work. | * If you have items you can't sell because it shows a negative value, save, quit, and reload the game. Then, try to sell the items again. You might need to repeat this multiple times, but it should work. | ||
: This will only fail if you have too much money. Keep the cash well below 2.142 billion, or the money bug will become an issue. | : This will only fail if you have too much money. Keep the cash well below 2.142 billion, or the money bug will become an issue. | ||
=== I sold a spacesuit and my crew member disappeared === | === I sold a spacesuit and my crew member disappeared === | ||
This is a graphical bug in Alpha | This is a graphical bug in Alpha 3. The crew member is still available and will continue to perform jobs. They are simply invisible. | ||
=== I earned money in Hyperspace, but it disappeared after I exited === | === I earned money in Hyperspace, but it disappeared after I exited === | ||
There is a known issue with the [[Contract#Analyse|Analyse]] contract rewards. In some cases, the reward money will be given while you are in Hyperspace, but the money will disappear when you exit Hyperspace. We are currently unaware of a fix for the issue. | There is a known issue with the [[Contract#Analyse|Analyse]] contract rewards. In some cases, the reward money will be given while you are in Hyperspace, but the money will disappear when you exit Hyperspace. We are currently unaware of a fix for the issue. | ||
=== Why can't I deliver all Tiddlets? === | === Why can't I deliver all Tiddlets? === | ||
{{Main|The trouble with Tiddlets#Bugs}} | {{Main|The trouble with Tiddlets#Bugs}} | ||
There is a known [[The_trouble_with_Tiddlets#Bugs|bug]] in the Trouble with Tiddlets contract that leads to Tiddlets not being delivered. This can only be fixed by manually editing the [[Save file]]. | There is a known [[The_trouble_with_Tiddlets#Bugs|bug]] in the Trouble with Tiddlets contract that leads to Tiddlets not being delivered. This can only be fixed by manually editing the [[Save file]]. | ||
== System issues == | == System issues == | ||
=== Why doesn't my sewage pipe work? === | === Why doesn't my sewage pipe work? === | ||
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=== Why don't my thrusters work? === | === Why don't my thrusters work? === | ||
When docking ships, it is necessary to do fine control using the [[Tactical]] view. Thruster controls do not appear to work when game time is sped up. Resetting game time speed to 1x should resolve the issue. | When docking ships, it is necessary to do fine control using the [[Tactical]] view. Thruster controls do not appear to work when game time is sped up. Resetting game time speed to 1x should resolve the issue. | ||
== Preferences == | == Preferences == | ||
=== Where can I find a list of | === Where can I find a list of key-binds or controls? === | ||
All known | All known key-binds are listed on [[Controls]]. | ||
=== My monitor displays a "video signal lost" message when I start the game === | === My monitor displays a "video signal lost" message when I start the game === | ||
This typically happens when the game incorrectly detects your resolution. The resolution is too large or too small for your monitor to handle. You can generally exit the game from this state by using <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>Tab</kbd>. End the game's process and follow the instructions below to manually change the game's resolution or switch to windowed mode. | This typically happens when the game incorrectly detects your resolution. The resolution is too large or too small for your monitor to handle. You can generally exit the game from this state by using <kbd>Alt</kbd> + <kbd>Tab</kbd>. End the game's process and follow the instructions below to manually change the game's resolution or switch to windowed mode. | ||
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=== The interface is too big or too small, or menu items run off the edge of the screen. How can I fix it? === | === The interface is too big or too small, or menu items run off the edge of the screen. How can I fix it? === | ||
You can increase or decrease the zoom level of interface elements by using the <kbd>-</kbd> and <kbd>+</kbd> keys. | You can increase or decrease the zoom level of interface elements by using the <kbd>-</kbd> and <kbd>+</kbd> keys. | ||
== Streaming, modding, community == | == Streaming, modding, community == | ||
=== Is streaming the game allowed? === | === Is streaming the game allowed? === | ||
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[[Introversion Software|Introversion]] has stated that plans for multiplayer are still unclear. If multiplayer were to be introduced, it would be late in the [[Early Access]] period. | [[Introversion Software|Introversion]] has stated that plans for multiplayer are still unclear. If multiplayer were to be introduced, it would be late in the [[Early Access]] period. | ||
=== Is the game based on Deep Space Industrial? === | === Is the game based on Deep Space Industrial? === | ||
Loosely. [[Deep Space Industrial]] is the | Loosely. [[Deep Space Industrial]] is the direct predecessor to [[The Last Starship]], but the game is based on several ideas explored in [[Chris Delay's FAIL Masterclass]]. | ||
=== How can I view changelogs? === | === How can I view changelogs? === | ||
Official Introversion changelogs are available on the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1857080/announcements/ Steam announcements page]. We also host the changelogs on the [[Version History]] page, which may include further notes from the community. | Official Introversion changelogs are available on the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1857080/announcements/ Steam announcements page]. We also host the changelogs on the [[Version History]] page, which may include further notes from the community. | ||