X4 Foundations

[Huw the Poo]

I get the warning even with graphics set to low - for reference I have an R7 370, and I have no idea where that is with regard to the requirements, because the minimum stated is "Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent".  ::)

Nevertheless, I can play the game just fine.  And I've discovered a very interesting mission.  I probably shouldn't say too much just in case, but suffice to say it seems to be designed as a kind of short campaign/introduction, as it's taken me on a nice little tour of part of the galaxy and given me a nice big pile of cash - enough to buy a new ship apparently!

Also, I was very surprised to discover the superhighways from Rebirth have returned.  That's one feature of Rebirth I actually enjoyed, so I'm quite please about that. :)

[PanzersEast]

First Container Ship purchased... now just have to find some good trading routes.

[Jarhead0331]

^How many credits did that ship cost you?

[PanzersEast]

^How many credits did that ship cost you?

I think the final total was 471,000 credits after I hired a captain, 20 crew, and all of the software and components where the base line.

[Yskonyn]

Nice one, PE!

Huw, is that mission to be found around Argon Equipment Dock?

I have been playing with the tutorials and tweaking my controls. It's weird that the game doesn't allow an analog Yaw axis.
I've also made a custom Nvidia profile where I enable Nvidia's FXAA, disable Vsync and drop prerendered frames to 1.
I has made the game feel a lot more snappy, obviously less control input lag.
Might be a tip for you guys (or use AMD's equivalents ofc)

Jarhead, I have been trying to make screenshots, but the game's engine doesn't allow it with the printscreen option. I have browsed the controls menu but there's no screenshot hotkey listed so I am stuck there, man.
I wanted to show you my config, but I can only do it by describing it, or so it seems. Would that suffice? Or has anyone found a way to shoot screenshots?

[Huw the Poo]

I think the final total was 471,000 credits after I hired a captain, 20 crew, and all of the software and components where the base line.

Oh, must be a small one then?  I have 250K credits just from pissing about.

Ysk, aren't you playing via Steam?  Can't you just use Steam's screenshot functionality?

I can't remember where that mission was found but it was definitely in either Black Hole Sun IV or V.

[Huw the Poo]

OK I give up - where the hell can I buy a new ship?  I've been searching for ages.  In previous X games you could just ask someone where the nearest shipyard is...

[PanzersEast]

OK I give up - where the hell can I buy a new ship?  I've been searching for ages.  In previous X games you could just ask someone where the nearest shipyard is...

You have to dock at a Wharf, I believe that is the only location that sales ships.

The container ship I purchased is a Medium ship.

[Huw the Poo]

Thanks, yeah I know I need a wharf, I just can't bloody find any!

[Geezer]

You have to dock at a Wharf, I believe that is the only location that sales ships.
...

Wharf is for small and medium ships.  Shipyard is for large and extra large ships.  At least according to ObsidianAnt.  I'm still on the fence about buying the game.

[Jarhead0331]

This is pretty good for some basic starting tips. Huw...he describes the region where the shipyard and wharf near BHS are...

[Jarhead0331]

I've stopped fighting the controls. I'll give up on using my HOTAS and just play using the mouse and keyboard. Right now, I think it is the only acceptable way to play. Once I stopped struggling with this, I started to enjoy the game more. It still needs a lot of work, but the potential is certainly there.

[PanzersEast]

Thanks, yeah I know I need a wharf, I just can't bloody find any!

I bought mine at Black Hole Sun..... 

[PanzersEast]

I've stopped fighting the controls. I'll give up on using my HOTAS and just play using the mouse and keyboard. Right now, I think it is the only acceptable way to play. Once I stopped struggling with this, I started to enjoy the game more. It still needs a lot of work, but the potential is certainly there.

I went down to my Extreme 3D Pro.  I don't know if my setup would help any, but will post it if needed. 

Downloadable Keyboard map here:


https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOXas_eDwzbazQrSaG7FhhcRvQe_GiSKYdcL4w4-nTrTQS37nGEIGXD-K_dlmunjQ?key=OFRxUXEwNmYwRHN2eDRyeno5UktaNnBTZlVNejJB

[Huw the Poo]

This is pretty good for some basic starting tips. Huw...he describes the region where the shipyard and wharf near BHS are...

Thanks for that mate.  I've since discovered that the maps are somewhat randomised apparently.  I'm convinced there are no wharfs in Black Hole Sun at least in my game, but I've read that Argon Prime will always have one.  I'll head there.  I did find one in Teladi space but I can't afford even a small scout!  Maybe I'll do a mission or two along the way.