Frequently Asked Questions for Newbies

[Stone Mill]

Great content, Slick.

Don't sweat the numbering. I'm sure Ruatha can make it fit. He's done a great job already.

I agree; it is the organization of this post that makes it a handy reference!

[Shyrka]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
2.7.01. To launch satellites from a planet use "launch remotely/satellites" command, then hit repeat orders. Then each turn, the planet will try to launch satellites, even if there aren't any stored in cargo. (dumbluck)

¿This is really possible? I'm trying to do it and when i hit "launch remotely/satellites" the planet launches all its satellites and then the order is deleted. I can't hit the "repeat orders" since there is no orders to repeat. Am I doing something wrong?

[zaphod-42]

Originally posted by Shyrka:

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Originally posted by Ruatha:
2.7.01. To launch satellites from a planet use "launch remotely/satellites" command, then hit repeat orders. Then each turn, the planet will try to launch satellites, even if there aren't any stored in cargo. (dumbluck)

¿This is really possible? I'm trying to do it and when i hit "launch remotely/satellites" the planet launches all its satellites and then the order is deleted. I can't hit the "repeat orders" since there is no orders to repeat. Am I doing something wrong?

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"repeat orders" for launching satellites from a planet is only possible in simultaneous movement games AFAIK

[raynfala]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
FAQ SE4
2.4.2.03. Point Defense. Example: (Point-Defense Cannons I-V). Automatically fire at seekers, fighters, satellites, and drones when in weapon range.(Stone Mill,Capnq)

PDC's do NOT fire automatically at drones, nor do they automatically fire at satellites. I do know that they can be manually fired on satellite Groups. I don't remember if they can target drones, though. Somebody will have to check.

When firing PDC's manually from a ship that is armed with other weapon types, the order in which you attack your targets does matter. On ships not equipped with Multiplexing components, firing the PDC's at the satellite group prevents you from firing your direct fire/missile weapons at a different target on the same turn. However, if you fire your direct fire/missile weapons at the other target first, you may still fire the PDC's at the satellite group afterwards.

--raynfala

[LazarusLong42]

Is there some reason this thread isn't stickied?? I think it's a prime candidate.

[Elowan]

Here's a tip:

Before colonizing a 'ruin planet' make sure that your research queue is filled. If it is - there's a good chance that you might get some of the queue finished for you from the discovered ruins.

[DirectorTsaarx]

Originally posted by raynfala:

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Originally posted by Ruatha:
FAQ SE4
2.4.2.03. Point Defense. Example: (Point-Defense Cannons I-V). Automatically fire at seekers, fighters, satellites, and drones when in weapon range.(Stone Mill,Capnq)

PDC's do NOT fire automatically at drones, nor do they automatically fire at satellites. I do know that they can be manually fired on satellite Groups. I don't remember if they can target drones, though. Somebody will have to check.
--raynfala

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PDC's firing at drones is supposed to have been fixed in Patch 2:

Version 1.75:

8. Fixed - Point-Defense will now fire automatically on moving drones.

As for PDC's firing at satellites, ISTR my PDC's automatically firing at satellites when my ships moved, but not when sitting still. And seekers/fighters/drones are a higher targetting priority for PDCs anyway...

[ September 11, 2002, 18:53: Message edited by: DirectorTsaarx ]