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'''Note:''' Your fleet only requires one [[FTL Drive]]. When activated, all ships—even those without fuel, engines, or crew—will enter FTL travel. | '''Note:''' Your fleet only requires one [[FTL Drive]]. When activated, all ships—even those without fuel, engines, or crew—will enter FTL travel. | ||
=== How can I get crew to newly purchased ships? === | === How can I get crew to newly purchased ships? === | ||
Before you purchase anything else for your ship, select the newly purchased ship and buy a matching number of crew members and | Before you purchase anything else for your ship, select the newly purchased ship and buy a matching number of crew members and [[spacesuit]]s. If you purchase other items first, they will be stuck in the queue without anyone to move them. If you don't buy spacesuits, the crew members will refuse to leave the [[Cargo Shuttle]]. | ||
You may also [[#Can I dock my ships?|dock your old ship]] to your new ship and using the logistics menu transfer your crew over. They will automatically put on a spacesuit if there is no atmosphere in the other ship. | You may also [[#Can I dock my ships?|dock your old ship]] to your new ship and using the logistics menu transfer your crew over. They will automatically put on a spacesuit if there is no atmosphere in the other ship. | ||
=== Can I dock my ships? === | === Can I dock my ships? === | ||
[[File: | [[File:DockingDiagram.png|250px|thumb|right|The docking view]] | ||
Yes. Using the | Yes. Using the [[Tactical Screen]], align the two diamond-shaped dots outside your docking ports. When done correctly, the docking port extends and connects to the other ship. | ||
'''Note:''' You can only transfer items ''from'' the selected ship to others. If you want to transfer fuel from Ship A to Ship B and oxygen from Ship B to Ship A, you need to select Ship A to transfer the fuel, then select Ship B to transfer the oxygen. | '''Note:''' You can only transfer items ''from'' the selected ship to others. If you want to transfer fuel from Ship A to Ship B and oxygen from Ship B to Ship A, you need to select Ship A to transfer the fuel, then select Ship B to transfer the oxygen. | ||
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=== How do I loot derelict ships? === | === How do I loot derelict ships? === | ||
To loot derelict ships, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Gather Resources'' and ''Gather Salvage'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay to gather the loot. | To loot derelict ships, you need a [[Drone Bay]] and some [[Logistics Drone]]s. Once that system is set up, you must enable ''Gather Resources'' and ''Gather Salvage'' in the ''Orders'' menu. A crew member will load Drones into the Drone Bay to gather the loot. | ||
=== The shuttle is docked to my ship, nothing is being unloaded, and it won't leave === | === The cargo shuttle is docked to my ship, nothing is being unloaded, and it won't leave === | ||
A lack of storage space typically causes the shuttle to refuse to undock. There are things left that the shuttle needs to unload, but it has no room to place them anywhere. Use the ''Storage'' menu to assign general storage so crew members can continue unloading the shuttle. If lack of storage is not the issue, ensure that your crew is not prioritizing other tasks. | A lack of storage space typically causes the cargo shuttle to refuse to undock. There are things left that the cargo shuttle needs to unload, but it has no room to place them anywhere. Use the ''Storage'' menu to assign general storage so crew members can continue unloading the cargo shuttle. If lack of storage is not the issue, ensure that your crew is not prioritizing other tasks. | ||
=== Why can't I place floor tiles? === | === Why can't I place floor tiles? === | ||
To place floor tiles for your ship, the area in which you place them must already be covered in hull. | To place floor tiles for your ship, the area in which you place them must already be covered in hull. | ||
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Be aware that atmosphere and sewer collection are also affected by this separation and may not function properly with doors closed. You can either continue playing with Doors Open active, or keep a careful eye on your atmosphere and sewage levels. | Be aware that atmosphere and sewer collection are also affected by this separation and may not function properly with doors closed. You can either continue playing with Doors Open active, or keep a careful eye on your atmosphere and sewage levels. | ||
=== How can I export or share my ships? === | |||
{{Main|Ships#Sharing_ships}} | |||
You can export your ship to the Steam Workshop or to a file via the game menu. Check the main article linked above for further information. | |||
== Known Bugs == | == Known Bugs == | ||
=== Why do I | === Why do I only see the background and no other graphics? === | ||
{{ | Alpha 4 introduced a bug that causes graphics to disappear. Please see bug tracker issues {{Issue|58|Ships disappear on zoom out}} and {{Issue|64| All Graphics Disappear}}. | ||
=== I sold a spacesuit and my crew member disappeared === | === I sold a spacesuit and my crew member disappeared === | ||
This is a graphical bug in Alpha 2 and 3. The crew member is still available and will continue to perform jobs. They are simply invisible. | This is a graphical bug in Alpha 2 and 3. The crew member is still available and will continue to perform jobs. They are simply invisible. | ||
=== I earned money in Hyperspace, but it disappeared after I exited === | === I earned money in Hyperspace, but it disappeared after I exited === | ||
There is a known issue with the [[Contract#Analyse|Analyse]] contract rewards. In some cases, the reward money will be given while you are in Hyperspace, but the money will disappear when you exit Hyperspace. We are currently unaware of a fix for the issue. | There is a known issue with the [[Contract#Analyse|Analyse]] contract rewards. In some cases, the reward money will be given while you are in Hyperspace, but the money will disappear when you exit Hyperspace. We are currently unaware of a fix for the issue. | ||
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=== When I build diagonal walls I can see through the floor out to empty space, is my ship going to lose its atmosphere? === | |||
This is a graphical bug only and does not affect your atmosphere nor the toughness of your ship. | |||
== System issues == | == System issues == | ||
=== Why doesn't my sewage pipe work? === | === Why doesn't my sewage pipe work? === | ||
The sewage pipe must be placed beneath a habitation block, and there must be a sewage pipe for each separate habitation block. | The sewage pipe must be placed beneath a habitation block, and there must be a sewage pipe for each separate habitation block. | ||
=== Why does a | === Why does a piece of equipment say it is "blocked"? === | ||
Systems such as the [[CO2 Scrubber]] or [[Air Reprocessor]] can sometimes become blocked and stop processing. This happens when there is no place for the system's output to go, either because a tank is full or because the system it | Systems such as the [[CO2 Scrubber]] or [[Air Reprocessor]] can sometimes become blocked and stop processing. This happens when there is no place for the system's output to go, either because a tank is full or because the system it feeds into is not processing quickly enough. | ||
=== Why don't my thrusters work? === | === Why don't my thrusters work? === | ||
When docking ships, it is necessary to do fine control using the [[Tactical]] view. Thruster controls do not appear to work when game time is sped up. Resetting game time speed to 1x should resolve the issue. | When docking ships, it is necessary to do fine control using the [[Tactical]] view. Thruster controls do not appear to work when game time is sped up. Resetting the game time speed to 1x should resolve the issue. | ||
== Preferences == | == Preferences == | ||
=== Where can I find a list of key-binds or controls? === | === Where can I find a list of key-binds or controls? === | ||
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=== The interface is too big or too small, or menu items run off the edge of the screen. How can I fix it? === | === The interface is too big or too small, or menu items run off the edge of the screen. How can I fix it? === | ||
You can increase or decrease the zoom level of interface elements by using the <kbd>-</kbd> and <kbd>+</kbd> keys. | You can increase or decrease the zoom level of interface elements by using the <kbd>-</kbd> and <kbd>+</kbd> keys. | ||
=== How can I change the game's language? === | |||
The game currently has official translations to French, Spanish, and German. There are also [https://github.com/Totengeist/LastStarshipTranslations community-provided translations] available. To change the game's language, go to Settings and select your preferred language from the ''Language'' dropdown. | |||
== Streaming, modding, community == | == Streaming, modding, community == | ||
=== Is streaming the game allowed? === | === Is streaming the game allowed? === | ||
Yes! [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1857080/discussions/0/3458219850125006962/ Introversion has encouraged] streaming the game. | Yes! [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1857080/discussions/0/3458219850125006962/ Introversion has encouraged] streaming the game. | ||
=== What community resources are available? === | === What community resources are available? === | ||
In addition to this wiki, there is a [https://discord.gg/AcCgj3T5sH Discord server], a [https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLastStarship/ subreddit], the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1857080 Steam] and [https://www.gog.com/forum/the_last_starship GOG] discussion boards, and various [Community Resources|community-provided resources] to enhance your gameplay. You can also share or download ships, saves, and mods with [https://shipyard.tls-wiki.com/ Shipyard]. | |||
=== Is there modding support? === | === Is there modding support? === | ||
There is currently no official modding support | {{Main|Modding}} | ||
There is currently no official modding support, but some information is available in our [[Modding]] article. | |||
== Development == | == Development == | ||
=== Can I play the game on Linux or Steam Deck? === | === Can I play the game on Linux or Steam Deck? === | ||