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[[File:Adder.png|thumb|right|400px|The Adder start!]]
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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* When starting a new game, this oxp gives you some start-up choices of various difficulty. Choices make the start of the game easier or harder.
 
* When starting a new game, this oxp gives you some start-up choices of various difficulty. Choices make the start of the game easier or harder.
* Adder is given a change to buy a 3 tn cargo expansion. This allows it to be fitted with a passenger berth and a career of Passenger Service.
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* Adder is changed to enable buying a 3 TC cargo expansion. This allows it to be fitted with a passenger berth allowing a career of Passenger Service.
  
 
==The Choices==
 
==The Choices==
  
* Classic
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=== Classic ===
The basic start. Start the game the way it has been started from the year 1984 with a Cobra Mk III, tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missile and 100 credits.
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The basic start. Start the game the way it has been started from the year 1984 - with a Cobra Mk III, tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missiles and 100 credits.
* Fast-track
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=== Fast-track ===
Easy start for the impatient. Skip the slow start and jump right into the action with a Cobra Mk III, fuel scoops, witchspace fuel injectors, tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missile and 100 credits. With fuel scoops you can go straight to mining or scavenging and fuel injectors help you escape the pirates and clear the mass locks.
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Easy start for the impatient. Skip the slow start - and jump right into the action with a Cobra Mk III, fuel scoops, witchspace fuel injectors, a tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missiles and 100 credits. With the fuel scoops you can go straight into mining or scavenging - and the fuel injectors will help you escape the pirates and clear the mass locks.
* Medium
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=== Medium ===
If you don't want to start the game with the best all around ship, Cobra Mk III, then start the game with a Cobra Mk I. Earn credits and then buy the Cobra Mk III. You will value it a lot more when you have to purchase it your self. Your Cobra Mk I will have a tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 1 missile and 100 credits.
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''Cobra Mk I start'': If you don't want to start the game with the best all-around ship, the Cobra Mk III, then start the game with a Cobra Mk I. Earn credits and then buy the Cobra Mk III. You will value it a lot more when you have to purchase it yourself. Your Cobra Mk I will have a tank full of fuel, a pulse laser, 1 missile and 100 credits.
* Hard
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=== Hard ===
If you want to start from the bottom, then your choice is an Adder, the cheapest player flyable vessel in the game. Be prepared for a long game though, it will take a while to collect enough credits for a Cobra Mk I and eventually Cobra Mk III. You don't have to go out there empty handed though, your Adder will be equipped with a pulse laser, 1 missile and a tank full of fuel. On top of that, you get 100 credits. Ain't that a deal or what?
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''Adder start'': If you want to start from the bottom, then your choice is an Adder, the cheapest player flyable vessel in the game. Be prepared for a long game though, it will take a while to collect enough credits for a Cobra Mk I and eventually a Cobra Mk III. You don't have to go out there empty handed though, your Adder will be equipped with a pulse laser, 1 missile and a tank full of fuel. On top of that, you get 100 credits. Ain't that a deal or what?
* Harder
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=== Harder ===
Want to go hard core? Then this game start is for you. And adder, a pulse laser, no missiles and no credits. Doesn't get any harder. On the other hand, it doesn't get much more rewarding either. When you finally have enough credits for that Cobra Mk III, it will feel you've really earned it.
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''Adder start'': Want to go hard core? Then this game start is for you. An adder, a pulse laser, no missiles and no credits. It doesn't get any harder. On the other hand, it doesn't get much more rewarding either. When you finally have enough credits for that Cobra Mk III, it will feel that you've really earned it!
* Hauler
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=== Hauler ===
 
Want to start hauling cargo right away? Then start your game in a beat-up Python. The Python is in a pretty bad shape though, you might want to prioritize the maintenance overhaul over other upgrades.
 
Want to start hauling cargo right away? Then start your game in a beat-up Python. The Python is in a pretty bad shape though, you might want to prioritize the maintenance overhaul over other upgrades.
* Miner
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===  Miner ===
Want to start the game with a ship that has no hyperspace capabilities? Then this is you choice.  
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Want to start the game with a ship that has no hyperspace capabilities? Then this is your choice.
Mining Trasporter, mining laser, fuel scoops and 100 credits. Want to change system? Hitchhike.
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Mining Transporter, a mining laser, fuel scoops, witchdrive injectors and 100 credits. Want to change system? Hitchhike! After your first launch, an Anaconda trader with escorts launches and jumps to Zaonce. You might want to follow...
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To make mining less dull and a viable career choice, you might want to check these oxps:
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:[[Asteroid Tweaks]] - tweaks the number of asteroids
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:[[Mineral Store Reset]] - sell more minerals at the orbital station
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:[[Mining Contracts OXP]]
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:[[Ore Processor]] - process your own splinters
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==Requirements==
 
==Requirements==
 
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Oolite 1.80
Oolite 1.77.1
 
  
 
==Credits==
 
==Credits==
 
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* Compatibility fix for gsagostinho Adder variants by phkb
 
* Adder cargo tweak and difficulty definitions are from [[Switeck's Shipping OXP]]
 
* Adder cargo tweak and difficulty definitions are from [[Switeck's Shipping OXP]]
 
* Fix for 1.79 by Norby
 
* Fix for 1.79 by Norby
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==Download==
 
==Download==
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* Download the latest version from the in-game [[Expansions Manager]].
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* Download version 1.5.1 (for Oolite 1.77.1) from [https://app.box.com/s/3xlcpyvzlgq0wzz2zanx the box].
  
* Download version 1.5 (for Oolite 1.77.1) from [https://app.box.com/s/f0zf1kq9fg7ymglbzqb7 the box].
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== Links ==
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*[[Career Options]]
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[[File:First Finance Loan Management.png|right|thumb|200px|First Finance OXP]]
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=== Other start oxp's ===
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*[[Adder start]] (from 2010 or earlier)
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*[[Start Choices Addenda]] (expeditor & advanced miner starts)
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*[[First Finance OXP]] (start with a loan)
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*[[Hermitage]] (start with your own Rock Hermit!)
  
 
==Quick Facts==
 
==Quick Facts==
 
{{Infobox OXPb| title = Start Choices
 
{{Infobox OXPb| title = Start Choices
|version = 1.5
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|version = 1.8.2
|release = 2014-01-31
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|release = 2019-03-02
|license = CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
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|license = CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
 
|features = Mechanics
 
|features = Mechanics
 
|category = Mechanics OXPs
 
|category = Mechanics OXPs
|author = Spara
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|author = [[User:Spara|Spara]]
 
|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13382 Oolite BB]
 
|feedback = [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13382 Oolite BB]
 
}}
 
}}

Revision as of 09:59, 26 April 2022

The Adder start!

Overview

  • When starting a new game, this oxp gives you some start-up choices of various difficulty. Choices make the start of the game easier or harder.
  • Adder is changed to enable buying a 3 TC cargo expansion. This allows it to be fitted with a passenger berth allowing a career of Passenger Service.

The Choices

Classic

The basic start. Start the game the way it has been started from the year 1984 - with a Cobra Mk III, tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missiles and 100 credits.

Fast-track

Easy start for the impatient. Skip the slow start - and jump right into the action with a Cobra Mk III, fuel scoops, witchspace fuel injectors, a tank full of fuel, pulse laser, 3 missiles and 100 credits. With the fuel scoops you can go straight into mining or scavenging - and the fuel injectors will help you escape the pirates and clear the mass locks.

Medium

Cobra Mk I start: If you don't want to start the game with the best all-around ship, the Cobra Mk III, then start the game with a Cobra Mk I. Earn credits and then buy the Cobra Mk III. You will value it a lot more when you have to purchase it yourself. Your Cobra Mk I will have a tank full of fuel, a pulse laser, 1 missile and 100 credits.

Hard

Adder start: If you want to start from the bottom, then your choice is an Adder, the cheapest player flyable vessel in the game. Be prepared for a long game though, it will take a while to collect enough credits for a Cobra Mk I and eventually a Cobra Mk III. You don't have to go out there empty handed though, your Adder will be equipped with a pulse laser, 1 missile and a tank full of fuel. On top of that, you get 100 credits. Ain't that a deal or what?

Harder

Adder start: Want to go hard core? Then this game start is for you. An adder, a pulse laser, no missiles and no credits. It doesn't get any harder. On the other hand, it doesn't get much more rewarding either. When you finally have enough credits for that Cobra Mk III, it will feel that you've really earned it!

Hauler

Want to start hauling cargo right away? Then start your game in a beat-up Python. The Python is in a pretty bad shape though, you might want to prioritize the maintenance overhaul over other upgrades.

Miner

Want to start the game with a ship that has no hyperspace capabilities? Then this is your choice. Mining Transporter, a mining laser, fuel scoops, witchdrive injectors and 100 credits. Want to change system? Hitchhike! After your first launch, an Anaconda trader with escorts launches and jumps to Zaonce. You might want to follow...

To make mining less dull and a viable career choice, you might want to check these oxps:

Asteroid Tweaks - tweaks the number of asteroids
Mineral Store Reset - sell more minerals at the orbital station
Mining Contracts OXP
Ore Processor - process your own splinters


Requirements

Oolite 1.80

Credits

Download

Links

First Finance OXP

Other start oxp's

Quick Facts

Version Released License Features Category Author(s) Feedback
1.8.2 2019-03-02 CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Mechanics Mechanics OXPs Spara Oolite BB