Difference between revisions of "Oolite Instruction Manual"

From Elite Wiki
(A background to the game)
m (Playing the game: Updated link)
(37 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
==Installing the game==
 
==Installing the game==
* [[Running Oolite-Mac|Running Oolite on Mac OS X]]
+
* [[Running Oolite-Mac|Install and run Oolite on Mac OS X]]
* [[Running Oolite-Linux|Running Oolite on Linux]]
+
* [[Running Oolite-Linux|Install and run Oolite on Linux]]
* [[Running Oolite-Windows|Running Oolite on Windows]]
+
* [[Running Oolite-Windows|Install and run Oolite on Windows]]
* [[Running Oolite-Unix|Running Oolite on BSD and Irix]]
+
* [[Running Oolite-Fedora Core 5|Install and run Oolite on Fedora Core 5]]
 +
* [[Running Oolite-Unix|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.
  
 
==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
+
* [[Alien Items]] - A series of short stories which set 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.
+
* [http://www.alioth.net/Fiction/oolitestory.pdf The Virtuous Misfortune] - A story that sets the scene (now included in "Alien Items")
* [[Powers_and_Organisations|Powers and Organisations]] - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
+
* [[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''
 +
* [[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==
* [http://capnhack.com/hosting/oolite/Oolite/doc/OoliteRS.pdf Oolite Reference Sheet] - Quick Start Essential Info, may not have the most recent key changes, cross reference with [[Oolite Keyboard Controls|Keyboard Controls]]
+
* [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 Equipment|Equipment]]
+
* [[Oolite Docking Clearance Protocol (v1.72 or later)|Docking Clearance Protocol]]
* [[Oolite Tactics|Tactics]]
+
* [[How to Dock|How to Dock]]
 +
* [[Oolite Equipment|Equipment]] (& [[Priming Equipment]] for OXPs)
 +
* [[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 thargoid ambushes]]
+
:* [[Dealing with Thargoids|How to deal with Thargoid ambushes]]
 
:* [[Laser tactics]]
 
:* [[Laser tactics]]
 
:* [[Missile tactics]]
 
:* [[Missile tactics]]
Line 22: Line 34:
 
* [[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 Missions|Missions]]
 
* [[Oolite Missions|Missions]]
  
 
==Technical help and troubleshooting==
 
==Technical help and troubleshooting==
 
* [[Location of Oolite saved settings]]
 
* [[Location of Oolite saved settings]]
* [http://aegidian.org/bb/ Oolite forum]
+
* [[Hidden Settings in Oolite]]
* [[Oolite_FAQ|Oolite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]
+
* [http://aegidian.org/bb/ Oolite Bulletins Forum]
 +
* [[Oolite FAQ|Oolite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]]
 +
* [[Joystick problems (Linux)]]
  
== Links ==
+
[[Category:Oolite]][[Category:Help pages]]
Русская версия: [[Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual]]
 
[[Category:Oolite]]
 

Revision as of 10:35, 24 June 2022

Installing the game

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.

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

Technical help and troubleshooting