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* [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' by Robert Holdstock. | + | * [[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' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel [[Mutabilis]] by the same author. |
* [[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. | ||
* [[Mr Gimlet|Mr Gimlet]] - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders. | * [[Mr Gimlet|Mr Gimlet]] - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders. | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 17 October 2008
Contents
Installing the game
- Running Oolite on Mac OS X
- Running Oolite on Linux
- Running Oolite on Windows
- Running Oolite on BSD and Irix
A background to the game
- 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' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel Mutabilis by the same author.
- 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 (144 KB) - Quick Start Essential Info, may not have the most recent key changes, cross reference with Keyboard Controls
- Pilot's Reference Manual
- Equipment
- Tactics
Technical help and troubleshooting
Links
Русская версия: Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual
