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Further work on the page, clearing stuff up, like for what happens when you log out, and expanding on Tools

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	Please join the [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.		Please join the [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.

	Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap.		<!--Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap. -->

	= Getting help =		= Getting help =
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	* You can always use "Insurance Transfer" (ESC menu) to get away from tough situations - this will take you back to the Origin station		* You can always use "Insurance Transfer" (ESC menu) to get away from tough situations - this will take you back to the Origin station

	'''~~Factions~~ (clans)'''		'''Companies (clans)'''
	* Dev factions are Empire and Kingdom		<!--* Dev factions are Empire and Kingdom-->
	* You can create your own ~~faction~~		* You can create your own company
	* You do not need to join or create a ~~faction~~, you can play Starbase solo or in a group of friends or "impromptu" gang of endos		* You do not need to join or create a company, you can play Starbase solo or in a group of friends or "impromptu" gang of endos

	'''Safe zones'''		'''Safe zones'''
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	'''Login and logout'''		'''Login and logout'''
	* You can log out at any point, anywhere		* You can log out at any point, anywhere
	* When you log back in, you'll ~~be returned to~~ where you ~~were~~		* When you log back in, you'll spawn where you logged out
	* If you have a ship when you log out, that ship will remain in the universe (for 365 days)		** Note: if you log out on a ship and it is moved, you will not move with the ship (exception [[Capital Ships]])
			* If you have a ship when you log out, that ship will remain in the universe (for 365 days) and can be interacted with by other players while you are offline
	** If the ship is outside of the safe zone, it may get destroyed or stolen by other players (if found)		** If the ship is outside of the safe zone, it may get destroyed or stolen by other players (if found)
	** Best practice is to despawn the ship at a station and then log off		** Best practice is to despawn the ship at a station and then log off
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	'''Buying ore and new items'''		'''Buying ore and new items'''
	* Check out the [[Shops]] page for more information on shops, their location, and the items they sell		* Check out the [[Shops]] page for more information on shops, their location, and the items they sell
	** Only Kite remains as a non-player trader		** Only Kite remains as a non-player trader who sells cosmetics
	* Use the Auction House to buy and sell ore, parts, modules and tools and weapons		* Use the Auction House to buy and sell ore, parts, modules and tools and weapons to and from other players

	'''Ships in universe vs Ship Designer'''		'''Ships in universe vs Ship Designer'''
	* Currently if a ship has been spawned to the universe, it cannot be brought back to the Ship Designer		* Currently if a ship has been spawned to the universe, it cannot be brought back to the Ship Designer
	* It is possible to edit ships in the universe but those changes will not reflect in the blueprint itself		* It is possible to edit ships in the universe but those changes will not reflect in the Ship Designer blueprint itself
			** Changes can be saved to a ship specific blueprint (F5) that doesn't interact with the Ship Designer

	'''Vouchers'''		'''Vouchers'''
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	* ALWAYS bring a Pickaxe with you on mining trips!		* ALWAYS bring a Pickaxe with you on mining trips!
	* Turn OFF the generators of a ship when you're not actively flying, otherwise you will spend fuel at all times		* Turn OFF the generators of a ship when you're not actively flying, otherwise you will spend fuel at all times


	= Tutorial =		= Tutorial =
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	'''Tutorial jobs and additional credits'''		'''Tutorial jobs and additional credits'''
	* ~~Tthe~~ available jobs are the Mining job and the Demolition job		* The available jobs are the Mining job and the Demolition job
	* Other jobs such as Repair are under construction (you may see signs for Repair and Assembly in the game world though, but they don't work)		* Other jobs such as Repair are under construction (you may see signs for Repair and Assembly in the game world though, but they don't work)
	* The Tutorial doesn't give you any credits, so if you want additional credits, you can go to the jobs and do some additional work using the same skills you learned during the Tutorial		* The Tutorial doesn't give you any credits, so if you want additional credits, you can go to the jobs and do some additional work using the same skills you learned during the Tutorial
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	== Moon City ==		== Moon City ==
	* Moon city has three Insurance Transfer points <!--[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/639446056802844724/807016766081204275/unknown.png Insurance Transfer point]-->		* Moon city has three Insurance Transfer points <!--[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/639446056802844724/807016766081204275/unknown.png Insurance Transfer point]-->
			* Note: To get to Moon city from Origin you need to go through the Fast Travel gate in the middel of the ring of origins and then pass a section outside of the safezone after arriving at the moon
	= Tips and tricks =		= Tips and tricks =
	''Last updated: March 2021''<br />		''Last updated: March 2021''<br />
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	=== How to be an efficient miner ===		=== How to be an efficient miner ===
	* In the early game mining speed is more important than being picky about ore type. A fast and sturdy ship with 15+ ore crates is efficient ~~and~~ can ~~attain 10+ million credits per hour~~.		* In the early game mining speed is more important than being picky about ore type. A fast and sturdy ship with 15+ ore crates is efficient
			** a trip getting 15 [[Charodium]], which you can quickly sell to the [[Shops]] for 3810.24 Credits (for a [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2869413771 full list of ore sell prices]), results in at least 57153.60 Credits
	* Find reasonably sized asteroids near the station within the safe zone and return to sell the ores.		* Find reasonably sized asteroids near the station within the safe zone and return to sell the ores.
	** If you don't find asteroids in the immediate area around an Origin station, try a different direction or start from a different station, as the asteroids can be mined out in an area		** If you don't find asteroids in the immediate area around an Origin station, try a different direction or start from a different station, as the asteroids can be mined out in an area
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	= Tools =		= Tools =
			A short overview over the different tools used in building, repairing and salvaging ships

			== [[Bolt tool\|Bolt Tool]]==
			* Used to connect (LMB) and disconnect (RMB) parts to each other
			* Reload the Bolt Tool by buying a new magazine

	== ~~Bolt~~ Tool ==		== [[Cable tool\|Cable Tool]] ==
			* Used to place (2x LMB for start and end) and remove (RMB) cables for data and power
			* Reload the Cable Tool by buying a new magazine

	* Reload the ~~Bolt~~ Tool by buying a new magazine		== [[Pipe tool\|Pipe Tool]] ==
			* Used to place (2x LMB for start and end) and remove (RMB) pipes for resources and propellant
			* Reload the Pipe Tool by buying a new magazine

			== [[Welding tool\|Welding Tool]] ==
			* Used to connect (LMB) and disconnect (RMB) beams
			* Reload the Pipe Tool by buying a new Power Pack
			** Alternative mode allows for placing Weld Cubes that connect any parts intersecting with it (uses [[Bastium]] from inventory)


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	* Fix it by making sure everything is properly bolted or welded		* Fix it by making sure everything is properly bolted or welded

			'''Ship is flying away and lifeline didn't work'''
			* If your ship is flying away without you and your lifeline didn't work, Log Out
			* Logging out will cause the ship to unload, which resets levers and buttons

	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

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	* Your ship will likely start falling apart at some point (typically at higher speeds) and make noise while moving		* Your ship will likely start falling apart at some point (typically at higher speeds) and make noise while moving
	* Fix it by making sure everything is properly bolted or welded		* Fix it by making sure everything is properly bolted or welded


			[[Category:Guides]]

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	= Improvements coming in the near future =		= Improvements coming in the near future =
	Please join ~~our~~ [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.		Please join the [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.

	Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap.		Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap.

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	** Note: Hold LMB uses Autobolt. After an update the Autobolt profile for fuel rods got purposely removed but they can still be manually bolted (LMB click when bolt-preview is green)		** Note: Hold LMB uses Autobolt. After an update the Autobolt profile for fuel rods got purposely removed but they can still be manually bolted (LMB click when bolt-preview is green)
	* The old fuel rod can be left in space (they'll despawn after some time; technically they can be sold but they're not worth much) or kept for later use		* The old fuel rod can be left in space (they'll despawn after some time; technically they can be sold but they're not worth much) or kept for later use
			* A visual guide for this can be found in the Steam guide [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2560838070 Fuel Rod Replacement.]


	'''Buying a ready-made ship'''		'''Buying a ready-made ship'''

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	__TOC__		__TOC__

	{{quote2\|Welcome to the New Player Guide! This guide is an attempt to teach new players certain basic features of Starbase and prepare them on their endo journey.		{{quote2\|Welcome to the New Player Guide! This guide is an attempt to teach new players certain basic features of Starbase and prepare them on their endo journey. <!--

	Note that this guide is not available for editing. Suggestions can be sent to JoelFB#7362 on Discord.		Note that this guide is not available for editing. Suggestions can be sent to JoelFB#7362 on Discord.-->
	}}		}}
	= Starbase naming policy =		= Starbase naming policy =
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	* Some old pioneer users have names from a time when the policy was less strict		* Some old pioneer users have names from a time when the policy was less strict
	* There will be a way to rename (or request renaming of) things at some point during Early Access		* There will be a way to rename (or request renaming of) things at some point during Early Access
	** In the beginning of Early Access, we will most likely give a 7-day priority to active Closed Alpha testers (users who have played the Alpha for 10 hours or more)		<!--** In the beginning of Early Access, we will most likely give a 7-day priority to active Closed Alpha testers (users who have played the Alpha for 10 hours or more)-->

	= Improvements coming in the near future =		= Improvements coming in the near future =
	~~We update the game often, typically once a week (usually Wednesday or Thursday).~~ Please join our [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.		Please join our [https://discord.com/invite/starbase Discord server] and follow the announcement channels for the latest news and updates.

	Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap.		Check out the [[Development]] page for a more detailed roadmap.
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	= Getting help =		= Getting help =

	Come to #~~alpha-~~new-players in the [https://discord.com/invite/starbase/ Starbase Discord] - no question is too small to be asked, and veteran players are happy to assist.		Come to #new-players in the [https://discord.com/invite/starbase/ Starbase Discord] - no question is too small to be asked, and veteran players are happy to assist.

	Also check out [[Community:Guides]] for videos created by the community.		Also check out [[Community:Guides]] for videos created by the community or the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/454120/guides/ Steam guides].

	= Reporting bugs =		= Reporting bugs =
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	* Safe zone around the starter area is big, and has plenty of asteroids to mine as well		* Safe zone around the starter area is big, and has plenty of asteroids to mine as well
	* Outside the safe zone has rarer ores/asteroids, and in the future will have other benefits (higher risk, higher reward)		* Outside the safe zone has rarer ores/asteroids, and in the future will have other benefits (higher risk, higher reward)
	* To exit the safe zone, you'll need to go to Settings > Gameplay > Ships > Allow Hosted Ships To Leave Safezone to enable ships to leave the safe zone		<!--* To exit the safe zone, you'll need to go to Settings > Gameplay > Ships > Allow Hosted Ships To Leave Safezone to enable ships to leave the safe zone-->
			* By default your ships are not permitted to leave the safe zone. This permission can be set per ship or applied to all in settings.

	'''Login and logout'''		'''Login and logout'''
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	* When you log back in, you'll be returned to where you were		* When you log back in, you'll be returned to where you were
	* If you have a ship when you log out, that ship will remain in the universe (for 365 days)		* If you have a ship when you log out, that ship will remain in the universe (for 365 days)
	** If the ship is outside of the safe zone, it may get destroyed by other players (if found)		** If the ship is outside of the safe zone, it may get destroyed or stolen by other players (if found)
	** Best practice is to despawn the ship at a station and then log off		** Best practice is to despawn the ship at a station and then log off

	'''Buying ore and new items'''		'''Buying ore and new items'''
	* Check out the [[Shops]] page for more information on shops, their location, and the items they sell		* Check out the [[Shops]] page for more information on shops, their location, and the items they sell
	* Use the Auction House to buy and sell ore		** Only Kite remains as a non-player trader
			* Use the Auction House to buy and sell ore, parts, modules and tools and weapons

	'''Ships in universe vs Ship Designer'''		'''Ships in universe vs Ship Designer'''
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	* It is possible to edit ships in the universe but those changes will not reflect in the blueprint itself		* It is possible to edit ships in the universe but those changes will not reflect in the blueprint itself

	'''Vouchers ~~in Closed Alpha~~'''		'''Vouchers'''
	* ~~In Closed Alpha, developers~~ can issue "vouchers" for both ship shop ships or custom ships		* Vouchers waive the resource cost of ships
	* You can as a Community Manager for a voucher in the Discord		* Developers can issue "vouchers" for both ship shop ships or custom ships
			<!--* You can as a Community Manager for a voucher in the Discord-->
	* A received voucher will show up in the Bank Statement as "ShipVoucherReceived"		* A received voucher will show up in the Bank Statement as "ShipVoucherReceived"
	* Vouchers are applied to the specific ship version (if you modify the ship, the voucher won't work)		* Vouchers are applied to the specific ship version (if you modify the ship, the voucher won't work)
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	* Moving with the jetpack around a huge station like Origin can be slow		* Moving with the jetpack around a huge station like Origin can be slow
	** Bind Insurance Transfer points at Marketplace and ~~Ship Hangar~~ to speed up your travels		** Bind Insurance Transfer points at Marketplace and Easy Build Hall to speed up your travels
	* ALWAYS bring a Pickaxe with you on mining trips!		* ALWAYS bring a Pickaxe with you on mining trips!
	* Turn OFF the generators of a ship when you're not actively flying, otherwise you will spend fuel at all times		* Turn OFF the generators of a ship when you're not actively flying, otherwise you will spend fuel at all times

	= Tutorial =		= Tutorial =
	* Tutorial is the first thing in the game, and will teach you some basics.		* The Tutorial is the first thing in the game, and will teach you some basics.
	* ~~At the end of the~~ tutorial you'll get your first ship, the Laborer. It's a nice, upgradable ship that will serve you well in the beginning.		* Durign tutorial you'll get your first ship, the Laborer. It's a nice, upgradable ship that will serve you well in the beginning.
	* You will also have a Pickaxe (for mining asteroids) and a ~~Mining Backpack~~.		* You will also have a Pickaxe (for mining asteroids) and a set of tools.

	'''Tutorial jobs and additional credits'''		'''Tutorial jobs and additional credits'''
	* ~~In '''Closed Alpha''' the~~ available ~~Tutorial~~ jobs are the Mining job and the Demolition job		* Tthe available jobs are the Mining job and the Demolition job
	* Other jobs such as Repair are under construction (you may see signs for Repair and Assembly in the game world though, but they don't work)		* Other jobs such as Repair are under construction (you may see signs for Repair and Assembly in the game world though, but they don't work)
	* Tutorial doesn't give you any credits, so if you want additional credits, you can go to the jobs and do some additional work using the same skills you learned during the Tutorial		* The Tutorial doesn't give you any credits, so if you want additional credits, you can go to the jobs and do some additional work using the same skills you learned during the Tutorial

	'''Getting the Laborer'''		'''Getting the Laborer'''
	* The Labourer ship you get from the tutorial is a good ship, and can be extended		* The Labourer ship you get from the tutorial is a good ship, and can be extended
	* You're not in a rush to get a new one		* You're not in a rush to get a new one but if you are you can get up to 10 by repeating the "Repair" section
	* For other ships, check out the Wiki and ask around in Discord based on your needs		* For other ships, check out the Wiki and ask around in Discord based on your needs

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	** Toggle OFF "Automatic Collecting", and then re-enable it		** Toggle OFF "Automatic Collecting", and then re-enable it
	* You may also need to leave the Mining Job before toggling the setting		* You may also need to leave the Mining Job before toggling the setting

			'''Repair Tutorial not completing'''
			* Sometimes the Repair tutorial does not complete
			* To fix this:
			** Restart the game
			** For more information: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2898443304 What to do when the Repair Job does not work]

	= Controls =		= Controls =
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	* G to switch Magboots on/off		* G to switch Magboots on/off
	* (Left) Shift to boost endo walking / sprint		* (Left) Shift to boost endo walking / sprint
			* U to open the Universal tool

	'''Interacting with items'''		'''Interacting with items'''

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	{{quote2\|Welcome to the New Player Guide! This guide is an attempt to teach new players certain basic features of Starbase and prepare them on their endo journey.		{{quote2\|Welcome to the New Player Guide! This guide is an attempt to teach new players certain basic features of Starbase and prepare them on their endo journey.

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	=== Rotating items ===		=== Rotating items ===
	* Rotate items with X, Y, Z		* Rotate items with X, Y, Z
	* Toggle snapping with C		* Toggle snapping with C (or Shift+C in the Spaceship Designer)

	= Interacting and traveling around the universe =		= Interacting and traveling around the universe =