noob question...

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:40 pm

Hello All,
Just starting this game...Havent played one of these since the Xwing days...
I was wondering, with two primary weapons, one beam and one particle, how do you switch between them?

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:48 pm

Basically I purchased a laser and I no longer can fire the particle weapon needed to destroy asteroids.... thanks

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:59 pm

I was wondering, with two primary weapons, one beam and one particle, how do you switch between them?

Press the N key.

Basically I purchased a laser and I no longer can fire the particle weapon needed to destroy asteroids.... thanks

Did you sell off your particle cannon in the process? Both weapons fire by default, so if you can only shoot a beam weapon, then it likely means you sold your particle cannon and need to buy another one.

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:02 pm

No I didnt sell it, and in my Inventory screen its shows it...I will try the N key...
Although my demo time ran out and I ordered the game 2 hours ago but still havent gotten the CD key which kind of sucks since I am home off work today...

Thanks for the help...

IS the story the same on line vs off line?

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:11 pm

I'll follow up on the order, send me an e-mail from the address you used to order the game, it could still be in pending check atm. Click the starwraith.com link in my signature then Contact.

The story (beacon quest) is the same online and offline, the two modes are nearly identical with a few minor differences to accomodate human players filling AI roles and to prevent cheating.

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:16 pm

Nevermind on the confirmation, I was able to locate it and process it manually, you should have your key now. The order/e-mail server may just be running behind today.

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:19 pm

thank you! got it....
by the way, how does one start the quest?

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:20 pm

Fly to the first beacon on Sapphire.

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:17 pm

Is "Beacon" and "City" different? I flew around a didnt see anything except for the city to land in but it was the same as the orbital station. I appreciate the guidence to send me on my way, thank you.

verbosity · Post by **verbosity** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:28 pm

Originally posted by sjleader
Is "Beacon" and "City" different? I flew around a didnt see anything except for the city to land in but it was the same as the orbital station. I appreciate the guidence to send me on my way, thank you.

yes they are different,

there are two easy ways of finding it, one, follow the path shown in the intro, two hire a good science officer and find the hidden crates on the planets surface, you will find the beacon on the horizon there.

there are other good tips on finding the beacon on the forums, or pop into mp, and someone will show you

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:43 am

ok thanks will give it a try...one more question..
Do you need any sort of technology like a scanner or something to find these items or do you just see them...
(For example, havent figured out how to use the cargo scanner yet.)

Post by **Vice** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:45 am

Certain equipment (and crew members) can increase the range you detect certain objects in space, but they aren't required and you can spot them visually. The cargo scanner operates automatically once you've installed it, your detection range and sensor capabilities are automatically improved.

[Edited on 7-5-2008 by Vice]

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:27 am

ok last one...
I found the beacon but it didnt do anything.. I tried to use the tractor beam, I shot it, and tried to land on it too... How do you activate it?

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:36 am

Weird...
I flew into it, tried to land on it even, nothing happened...
hmmm weird... Are you supposed to dock with it, with the green docking brackets?

Post by **Vice** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:47 am

Nope, just fly close to it. Most likely, you didn't find the beacon. You may have found another city or an abandoned cargo container. Beacons have a distinct look. If you don't mind a spoiler, visit this link: http://www.starwraith.com/forum/viewtop ... 2#pid30088

sjleader · Post by **sjleader** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:49 am

ok will try again, it was a flashing light on top a building so I thought that was it...
Thanks for the link.