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Title: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: High Flying Dwarf on August 24, 2011, 01:07:32 PM

Hey guys.

I've been trying to wrap my head around Aurora for years, now but the game is so complicated that it's driving me mad :D

Just wondering if anybody could give me some advice on what to do.

Cheers :)

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: Hawkeye on August 24, 2011, 01:26:12 PM

Build a mighty fleet!

Settle the galaxy!

Crush your opposition!









Seriously, this is a very broad question.



General hints:

-Switch "Invaders" off when creating a game, or they might come in after a year or two and whipe the floor with you :)  (you can switch them on later)

-Colonize a planet in your home system, to get civillian commerce started

-Build some defenses on your homeworld/in your home system (Planetary Defense Centers (PDCs) work well for this) to keep your people feel all well and happy.

-Keep an eye on your resources (TN minerals) and find a new source BEFORE you run out in your home system



-Be not afraid to ask stupid questions. We have all been there ;)

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: Charlie Beeler on August 24, 2011, 02:28:12 PM

There is a wealth of this kind if informantion in the new players section.

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: High Flying Dwarf on August 24, 2011, 03:02:03 PM

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to take a look :)

Should I go with a trans Newtonian or conventional empire?

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: Erik L on August 24, 2011, 03:04:02 PM

Quote from: High Flying Dwarf on August 24, 2011, 03:02:03 PM

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to take a look :)

Should I go with a trans Newtonian or conventional empire?

TN is the default, Conventional is more of the advanced setting.

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: Jacob/Lee on August 24, 2011, 04:32:54 PM

TN. You'll be able to get some decent ops running fast, but with Conventional you need to build up your TN empire from near-scratch.

I've never had trouble with the Invaders... They have stalked a bit, but I've never had contact with one.

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: boggo2300 on August 24, 2011, 04:38:39 PM

Quote from: Hawkeye on August 24, 2011, 01:26:12 PM

Build a mighty fleet!

Settle the galaxy!

Crush your opposition!

Crush your Enemies and hear the lamentation of their women?  Conan in SPAAAAAACE!

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: ardem on August 25, 2011, 01:06:09 AM

and do it all in the space of a major release....

Not possible heheheh

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: boggo2300 on August 25, 2011, 05:37:31 PM

you don't HAVE to upgrade when Steve releases a new version you know ;)

Disclaimer: Personally though I always have

Matt

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: ardem on August 27, 2011, 02:50:15 AM

I agree you don't have to, but how could anyone resist.

Seriously, new features or another 800 systems to conquer. I know which one I choose.

Title: Re: Tips for the inexperienced player?
Post by: waresky on August 29, 2011, 04:06:03 AM

Quote from: High Flying Dwarf on August 24, 2011, 01:07:32 PM

Hey guys.

I've been trying to wrap my head around Aurora for years, now but the game is so complicated that it's driving me mad :D

Just wondering if anybody could give me some advice on what to do.

Cheers :)

Colonized,Explore,Expand..

Besiege every JumpPoint..

Do no build Gate..

Build a mighty FAC's Systems Defenders (armed with Box launchers)

Speed and cloak them..:)

Good hunting out there.

Waresky out.