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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
=== What does this item do? === | |||
{{Main|List of undetermined items}} | |||
While playing the game, you may come across some items or equipment that are not explained. Often, these items are part of systems that Introversion is still developing. | |||
=== How can I move crew members, resources, or items between ships? === | === How can I move crew members, resources, or items between ships? === | ||
Currently, the only way to transfer [[Crew Member|crew members]] or items is by selling them to the [[Trade]]r and re-purchasing them on the desired ship. Resources outside of [[canister]]s cannot be transferred. Selling [[tank]]s will destroy any resources contained within them. | Currently, the only way to transfer [[Crew Member|crew members]] or items is by selling them to the [[Trade]]r and re-purchasing them on the desired ship. Resources outside of [[canister]]s cannot be transferred. Selling [[tank]]s will destroy any resources contained within them. | ||
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No. It is currently impossible to dock ships or directly transfer crew, items, or resources between them. | No. It is currently impossible to dock ships or directly transfer crew, items, or resources between them. | ||
=== How can I repair damaged systems on my ship? === | |||
To repair systems on the ship, 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 to do the repairs. | |||
=== How can I repair hull damage on my ship? === | |||
Visit a Shipyard, then use the ''Construction'' menu → ''Shipyard'' → ''Repair''. | |||
=== How can I build habitation? How do I add on to my ship? === | |||
Travel to a system with a Shipyard, then use the Construction menu to add habitation, hull, floors and walls. | |||
=== 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 Reagents'' and ''Gather Salvage'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay to gather the loot. | |||
=== 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. | |||
=== 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. | |||
== System issues == | |||
=== Why doesn't my sewage pipe work? === | |||
The sewage pipe must be placed beneath a habitation block, and there must be a sewage pipe for each separate habitation block. | |||
Blocked equipment (CO2 scrubber, air reprocessor) | |||
Thrusters don't work (rescue docking) (game speed controls) | |||
== Preferences == | |||
=== 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 <key>Alt</key> + <key>Tab</key>. End the game's process and follow the instructions below to manually change the game's resolution or switch to windowed mode. | |||
=== How can I change the game's resolution or play in windowed mode? === | |||
{{Main|Preferences#Resolution}} | |||
You can change the game's resolution or enable windowed mode by modifying the `preferences.txt` file. | |||
=== 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. | |||
== Streaming, modding, community == | == Streaming, modding, community == | ||
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That said, the <code>main.dat</code> file in the game directory contains most game contents. Most configuration and save files are plain text in a [https://github.com/Totengeist/IVParsers common format]. | That said, the <code>main.dat</code> file in the game directory contains most game contents. Most configuration and save files are plain text in a [https://github.com/Totengeist/IVParsers common format]. | ||
To make modifications, turn off automatic updating and modify these files. If you want to update the game, backup your changes, update | To make modifications, turn off automatic updating and modify these files. If you want to update the game, backup your changes, update and manually transfer your modifications to the updated files. | ||
== Development == | == Development == | ||