Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. How do I control the ship
 
Q. How do I control the ship
  
  W = steer down
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W = steer down
  S = steer up
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S = steer up
  A = steer left
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A = steer left
  D = steer right
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D = steer right
  Q = roll left
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Q = roll left
  E = roll right
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E = roll right
  Space bar = fire thrusters
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Space bar = fire thrusters
  Left Alt = Turn gravity anchor off/on
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Left Alt = Turn gravity anchor off/on
  H = help menu = above instructions
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H = help menu = above instructions
  
 
Q. How do I mine asteroids
 
Q. How do I mine asteroids
  
  First you will need to get close enough to the asteroid and match its speed, gravity anchor on and thrusters on
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First you will need to get close enough to the asteroid and match its speed, gravity anchor on and thrusters on
  Then click and hold left mouse button on the asteroid to fire your laser.  
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Then click and hold left mouse button on the asteroid to fire your laser.  
  The asteroid will heat up and change colour. practice will get the best colour of a deep blue.  
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The asteroid will heat up and change colour. practice will get the best colour of a deep blue.  
  Not enough lasering will not heat it enough and the message will tell you so.  
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Not enough lasering will not heat it enough and the message will tell you so.  
  Too much and it explodes without getting any minerals.  
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Too much and it explodes without getting any minerals.  
  A reported heat of 2200 k is the aim for good results.
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A reported heat of 2200 k is the aim for good results.

Revision as of 20:44, 3 October 2013

Hopefully you can find answers to your queries in here..

Q. How do I save the game

The game is auto saved every time you jump or dock/undock

Q. How do I control the ship

W = steer down
S = steer up
A = steer left
D = steer right
Q = roll left
E = roll right
Space bar = fire thrusters
Left Alt = Turn gravity anchor off/on
H = help menu = above instructions

Q. How do I mine asteroids

First you will need to get close enough to the asteroid and match its speed, gravity anchor on and thrusters on
Then click and hold left mouse button on the asteroid to fire your laser. 
The asteroid will heat up and change colour. practice will get the best colour of a deep blue. 
Not enough lasering will not heat it enough and the message will tell you so. 
Too much and it explodes without getting any minerals. 
A reported heat of 2200 k is the aim for good results.
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