Save file

Save files for the game are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\saves on Windows and ~/Library/Application\ Support/LastStarship/saves on Mac. They are stored in a plaintext format and end in a .space extension.

Common modifications

Add items to the Trade screen

If you are stuck in a system with no Trade screen or the Trade screen is missing an item you need:

1. Save and close the game.
2. In the directory listed above, find the .space file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
3. Search for a line containing TradePossible. Set that to true.
4. In the TheirStock area below, update or add the line " FTLCharge 1 ". Spacing is important, so make sure to match it. The number can be adjusted to the preferred amount.
5. Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.

Refill a fuel tank

If your ship run out of fuel, but you have a fuel tank installed:

1. Save and close the game.
2. In the directory listed above, find the .space file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
3. Search for a line containing Resource Fuel. Spacing is important.
4. Ensure that the line belongs to a tank and that the tank belongs to the correct ship. Player-owned ships are listed as FriendlyShip type.
5. Update or add the corresponding Quantity line to add fuel to the tank.
6. Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.