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==Installing the game== | ==Installing the game== | ||
| − | * [[Running Oolite-Mac| | + | * [[Running Oolite-Mac|Build, Install and run Oolite on Mac OS X]] |
| − | * [[Running Oolite-Linux| | + | * [[Running Oolite-Linux|Build, Install and run Oolite on Linux]] |
| − | * [[Running Oolite-Windows|Running Oolite on | + | * [[Running Oolite-Windows|Build, Install and run Oolite on Windows]] |
| − | * [[Running Oolite-Unix| | + | * [[Running Oolite-Fedora Core 5|Build, Install and run Oolite on Fedora Core 5]] |
| + | * [[Running Oolite-Unix|Build, Install and run Oolite on BSD and Irix]] | ||
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| + | Note that from release 1.77 onwards two different release configurations are available for download: "deployment" which includes full optimisation and is most suitable for those just wanting to play the game, and "test" which includes additional debugging and development tools, and is intended for OXP development. If you are unsure, we recommend the "deployment release" - it is easy to convert it into a "test release" later. | ||
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| + | === More general links === | ||
| + | * [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16255 Source Code and Ideas question] (2014: v.1.77.1) - handling GitHub, how to change maximum amount sellable, elite rankings, legal status | ||
==A background to the game== | ==A background to the game== | ||
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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'... Status Quo is the first part of a four part series known as the [[Oolite Saga]]. | * [[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'... Status Quo is the first part of a four part series known as the [[Oolite Saga]]. | ||
* [[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]] - 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== | ==Playing the game== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://github.com/OoliteProject/oolite/blob/master/Doc/OoliteRS.pdf Download OoliteRS.pdf] - Essential info reference sheet for a quick start. |
| + | * Ship's Manual - available through the [[Ship's Library OXP]] | ||
* [[Pilot's Reference Manual]] | * [[Pilot's Reference Manual]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Oolite Docking Clearance Protocol (v1.72 or later)|Docking Clearance Protocol]] |
| − | * [[Oolite Equipment|Equipment]] | + | * [[How to Dock|How to Dock]] |
| + | * [[Oolite Equipment|Equipment]] (& [[Priming Equipment]] for OXPs) | ||
* [[Oolite Trading|Trading]] | * [[Oolite Trading|Trading]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Career Options]] |
| − | + | * [[Oolite Tactics|General Combat Tactics]] | |
:* [[Dealing with piracy (Oolite)|How to deal with pirates]] | :* [[Dealing with piracy (Oolite)|How to deal with pirates]] | ||
| − | :* [[Dealing with Thargoids|How to deal with | + | :* [[Dealing with Thargoids|How to deal with Thargoid ambushes]] |
:* [[Laser tactics]] | :* [[Laser tactics]] | ||
:* [[Missile tactics]] | :* [[Missile tactics]] | ||
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* [[IFF system]] | * [[IFF system]] | ||
* [[Fuel Scoops|Scooping fuel and cargo]] | * [[Fuel Scoops|Scooping fuel and cargo]] | ||
| + | * [[Contracts]] | ||
* [[Oolite Keyboard Controls|Keyboard Controls]] | * [[Oolite Keyboard Controls|Keyboard Controls]] | ||
| + | * [[Dizzy's guide to Setting up Joystick Axis Profiles|Setting up Joystick Axis Profiles]] | ||
* [[Oolite Voice Control|Voice Control]] | * [[Oolite Voice Control|Voice Control]] | ||
* [[Oolite Missions|Missions]] | * [[Oolite Missions|Missions]] | ||
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* [[Location of Oolite saved settings]] | * [[Location of Oolite saved settings]] | ||
* [[Hidden Settings in Oolite]] | * [[Hidden Settings in Oolite]] | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://bb.oolite.space/ Oolite Bulletins Forum] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Oolite FAQ|Oolite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]] |
| + | * [[Joystick problems (Linux)]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Oolite]][[Category:Help pages]] | |
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 29 February 2024
Contents
Installing the game
- Build, Install and run Oolite on Mac OS X
- Build, Install and run Oolite on Linux
- Build, Install and run Oolite on Windows
- Build, Install and run Oolite on Fedora Core 5
- Build, Install and run Oolite on BSD and Irix
Note that from release 1.77 onwards two different release configurations are available for download: "deployment" which includes full optimisation and is most suitable for those just wanting to play the game, and "test" which includes additional debugging and development tools, and is intended for OXP development. If you are unsure, we recommend the "deployment release" - it is easy to convert it into a "test release" later.
More general links
- Source Code and Ideas question (2014: v.1.77.1) - handling GitHub, how to change maximum amount sellable, elite rankings, legal status
A background to the game
- Alien Items - A series of short stories which set the scene.
- The Virtuous Misfortune - A story that sets the scene (now included in "Alien Items")
- 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'... Status Quo is the first part of a four part series known as the Oolite Saga.
- 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
- Download OoliteRS.pdf - Essential info reference sheet for a quick start.
- Ship's Manual - available through the Ship's Library OXP
- Pilot's Reference Manual
- Docking Clearance Protocol
- How to Dock
- Equipment (& Priming Equipment for OXPs)
- Trading
- Career Options
- General Combat Tactics
- IFF system
- Scooping fuel and cargo
- Contracts
- Keyboard Controls
- Setting up Joystick Axis Profiles
- Voice Control
- Missions
