To All New X2 Players - Starting Out * SPOILER ? * UPDATED

[Jimac]

Very useful post M8..wish I'd read it yesterday

[Prosthetic Head]

lucky i have a save from moments before i watched that clip - i'm off to test if its true or not.

if not i'm gonna transport a crystal factory from argon prime to kingdoms end - the ai crystal factories there just aint reliable enouph to keep my ssp going you wont belive how often i'm running outta resources there.

p.s. whats with the boron having no crystal factories froom the shipyard.

[Nanook]

p.s. whats with the boron having no crystal factories froom the shipyard.

They do have crystal fabs for sale, in some of their other shipyards. Not all factories a race sells are available at all of their shipyards. A reason to explore.

[SteveMill]

Haven't read all the posts but here's a useful tip. Check the bulletin board when you dock - before buying or selling. Often there is a mission like "we need x cargo and offer best prices and big reward" which can really ramp up the value of the good in your hold.

Meatsteak cahoona's attract a big premium in these missions. Set up a factory in Argon space for when you come across these.

[heilel]

Oooh, nice...noted.
But I'll probably try and do something similar in normal difficulty.

[Adiem]

Thanks! These tips *really* helped out my game - I was ready to give up on x2! Ah well, I never liked uni anyway

[thefud]

Good tip - but I haven't a clue how to strip a ship!! Completely missing the plot with this game (not normally this slow) about the only thing I can do is exchange some items from the express to the discoverer. And then it just says products are not bought when I try and sell them.

[inbredlocal]

Great tips thx

[Howlingmad]

Excellent tips Nanook!

[Benj]

bump

[easternblocrobotcowboy]

great advice, I am going to start over and try it. I have been playing 2 days now and onlyhave about 50K +upgrades for my slow-arse mercury.

ok but one thing... and feel free to mock me...

I have looked through the manual as well as tried over the past 2 days and cant figure how to sell my ()*()&&*^&*(%(_ ships. Where/how do I sell my mercury?

Thanks very very much

TW

[Nanook]

First, you can't sell a ship if you are sitting in it.

To sell a ship, send it to the nearest shipyard/wharf, which for the Mercury would be Argon Prime. Then trade with the station. Voila! Instant cash

Good hunting and good profitsss.

[Hairytoes]

Excellent tips guys thank, kinda outta touch with space sims last one i played was elite

Anyways one question is it me or do the pirates kick everyones ass

Might start attacking those peace loving gonners

[easternblocrobotcowboy]

mods, you really should make this sticky. this was the most useful post I have read since buying the game.

[DanishEagle]

very usefull tip, this deserves a bump to the top of the board where other new players like myself can find it.

DanishEagle

[Deleted User]

they do, and they show up all over the place. but most of the time you leave them alone they will do the same.

[Monkeh]

Bump because it's great.

[easternblocrobotcowboy]

bump. this needs to be sticky

[CBJ]

If you want people to find there way here, I suggest you ask Darshu to add a link from his Ultimate Guide thread, or add the information in if it isn't already there.

[SoloUK]

Great heelp. but how do I sell one of my ships ?