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Tophat1815 -> RE: Just bought the game after lurking for some time... (6/16/2010 8:39:26 PM)
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Hi there! Good to have you with us,think you'll get a kick out of DW and discovering whats all in the game.You have arrived at a good time as we will be seeing the release of the 1.0.5 beta update.
My suggestions are:
For your first game allow the games automation to carry much of the load.Observe and see what your ships are doing.If you have enabled pirates,build an additional 2 Frigates or destroyers and group them into a fleet.
To form a fleet first press space bar and pause the game.Then click on each ship,right click,you'll see an options list where you select fleet and if you don't have a fleet form fleet.On your second ship remember to have it join the fleet you just formed and not form another separate fleet.
If you are able to build destroyers and your new fleet has 2 destroyers use them to react to and destroy pirate ships that attack you.If it was 2 frigates you built then build another and add it to the fleet.if you go after a pirate base make sure you have at least 5 ships in your fleet over the size of escort.
Keep your economy in the black........don't over build and drain your balance into the red.And always look for the civilians to pull you out of trouble.Just keep them protected from threats.
Watch-out for swarms of space monsters! You see a pack of Kaltors(space scorpions)go the other way.A single kaltor you can take on with a group..."IF YOU NEED TO".If its not needed then move along,remember space is vast let the Kaltor have his.
After strikes/operations give your fleet/fleets repair and refuel orders.Keep them ready for action.
Pause the game every 15 or 25 min. and just take a look at all your holdings and systems.get a feel for where you are and what is going on.
Build at least 3 survey ships.....stop game ....click on them and give them move orders to different stars in different sector blocks(there is a grid on the map that is vertical/horizontal numbered and lettered for reference)once a ship is in a different sector click it and give it "explore sector" orders.They will report when done with a mission.
I love looking at what new systems my exploration ships uncover.
Have fun and don't expect all to happen without some upsets.
Good luck and enjoy.[;)]
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