Very Impressive

sythsillis · Post by **sythsillis** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 5:38 am

I built a constructor and acquired a fuel converter. How does one use it to get material from a star without burning up?:(

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 5:44 am

What you get from stars is fuel for your ship. Install the fuel converter in an equipment slot and your tractor beam in a second equipment slot. Then carefully make your way toward a star while your tractor beam is engaged (Alt-B). Keep an eye on your fuel gauge and, when it starts to increase, maintain that distance from the star.

Rubber Chicken · Post by **Rubber Chicken** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:07 pm

Keeping your speed up and your flight path at an obtuse angle in relation to the source of gravity helps too.
Alternately, nebula gas can be used as a source of fuel, and is much safer.

*In case you don't know- To sell fuel, enter a negative number ie: -100, -200, etc. into the Refueling menu.

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 4:54 pm

From post: 178066, Topic: tid=11957, author=Rubber Chicken wrote:*In case you don't know- To sell fuel, enter a negative number ie: -100, -200, etc. into the Refueling menu.

I never knew that.

sythsillis · Post by **sythsillis** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 6:13 pm

I've learned more from asking a few questions here than any other game I have ever played. I'm sure that there are other new players out there with questions. Don't be shy! The top guys in this game can be a great help to you and will save you a lot of grief. Just avoid asking for spoilers.

Iron man · Post by **Iron man** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:30 pm

From post: 178066, Topic: tid=11957, author=Rubber Chicken wrote:
*In case you don't know- To sell fuel, enter a negative number ie: -100, -200, etc. into the Refueling menu.

I have to confess me too I learnt something today. Thanks RC;)

[Edited on 6-7-2015 by Iron man]

Rubber Chicken · Post by **Rubber Chicken** » Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:34 pm

We're glad to help Sythsillis.

I guess it's a point of pride for us long-timers that the Forum is a friendly place for new players.

@ Marvin and Ironman: Yep.

Creating a 5000 L/mu (measurement: Liquid Unit) Tanker and selling fuel in a high(er) econ place - like Atlas - is a decent way to make credits. It can be a bit slow though, so if you're more about the activity of it than the prospect of fast money, then it can be quite enjoyable too.

[Edited on 6-7-2015 by Rubber Chicken]

Busch · Post by **Busch** » Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:57 am

Don't forget - you can also slurp up hydrogen molecules from a nearby, 'friendly' nebula. Next step - find a handy constructor station. Roll over the hydrogen.... good cash to be made!