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==A background to the game==
 
==A background to the game==
 
* [http://www.alioth.net/Fiction/oolitestory.pdf The Virtuous Misfortune] - A story that sets the scene
 
* [http://www.alioth.net/Fiction/oolitestory.pdf The Virtuous Misfortune] - A story that sets the scene
* [[Status Quo]] - This story was an attempt to provide a link between the back stories of Elite, Oolite and the later events of FE2/FFE, giving a newcomer to Oolite some background information on how things differ from Elite in a narrative context, reminiscent of the original Elite novella, '[[The_Dark_Wheel|The Dark Wheel]]' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel [[Mutabilis]] by the same author.
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* [[Status Quo]] - Elite came with a Novella called 'The Dark Wheel', which set the scene for the game. 'Status Quo' aims to do the same thing for 'Oolite', introducing Commander Jamesons to the 'Ooniverse'... There is also a sequel [[Mutabilis]] by the same author.
 
* [[Calliope|Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure]] - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the ''Dubious Profit''
 
* [[Calliope|Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure]] - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the ''Dubious Profit''
 
* [[Powers_and_Organisations|Powers and Organisations]] - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
 
* [[Powers_and_Organisations|Powers and Organisations]] - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.

Revision as of 06:44, 24 April 2010

Installing the game

A background to the game

  • The Virtuous Misfortune - A story that sets the scene
  • Status Quo - Elite came with a Novella called 'The Dark Wheel', which set the scene for the game. 'Status Quo' aims to do the same thing for 'Oolite', introducing Commander Jamesons to the 'Ooniverse'... There is also a sequel Mutabilis by the same author.
  • Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the Dubious Profit
  • Powers and Organisations - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
  • Mr Gimlet - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.
  • The Rough Guide to the Ooniverse – A brief overview of the inhabitants, customs and cultures of Lave and other nearby worlds.

Playing the game

Technical help and troubleshooting

Links

Русская версия: Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual