[Guide] X3 Handbook for Albion Prelude (v7 for Kindle)(v5 for PDF Download)

jagji56 · Post by **jagji56** » Tue, 28. Mar 06, 12:29

What I mean by TSm2 is "Trade Command MK2" I forgot it was Command and not System.

Oh, and sory about the * I ment to say can't.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Tue, 28. Mar 06, 12:37

jagji56 wrote:What I mean by TSm2 is "Trade Command MK2" I forgot it was Command and not System. .

Trade 2 is for factory ships so they can sell your product.

Your right though, a list of software needs doing.

Edit : Software guide in place.
http://forum2.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=1575907

The basics are all listed and a few scripts. It needs some work to flesh out and include all the scripted software.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Tue, 28. Mar 06, 15:22

New update in place.

A few loose ends and some permissions needed and the first draft will be ready.

I need some help with the software list, as said in the edit to the previous message.

I also need to collect a lot more signature lines or X3 one-liners that are funny.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Wed, 29. Mar 06, 12:57

Another Update but a major milestone passed.

The X3 handbook now exists as a First draft entity, ready for checking by the contributors.

Hosting for download is being organised.

Keep you posted.

Still want submissions on any of the wanted things in the list in the OP. I can make changes for a while to this version, so anything received will get included rapidly.

Thankyou for everyones support and help.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Sat, 1. Apr 06, 15:50

New update in the OP.

Phase one complete.

Phase two begun.

I need screenshots from peoples games. Lots of them and lots of variety, so I can insert them to break up the text.

Anything accepted, I'll use what comes to mind in a particular spot.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Tue, 4. Apr 06, 07:04

Phase 2 is almost complete now. Pics inserted all over the place, still a few to come.

File size is now a zip of about 5mb. I'll try to keep it from growing much more.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Thu, 6. Apr 06, 08:16

Release of version 1.1 is now imminent !

It is having some final checks and hosting is being organised.

If anyone is interested in getting the handbook on disc, let me know and I will consider the logistics of doing this.

I've had 1 request so far, if I get enough, I'll organise it.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Tue, 11. Apr 06, 11:58

Official Release

The X3 Handbook is now ready for download.

Enjoy !

lordsloye · Post by **lordsloye** » Tue, 11. Apr 06, 12:25

Downloaded, enjoying now!

Have spotted a couple of little tricks I never knew about already, could have saved time.

Well done, a lot of good work here!

giskard · Post by **giskard** » Tue, 11. Apr 06, 20:22

The link to respawn in the first post should work but if it does not the handbook can be found in my X3 download area here along with files from other people and Apricotesslices tractorbeam mod.

http://www.respawn.co.uk/content/view/324/0/

Giskard

B-O'F · Post by **B-O'F** » Tue, 11. Apr 06, 20:58

Hi apricotslice,

Nice one, lots of info in one place.

I agree with your decision on spellchecking, it would have taken the character out of the entries (and gives an excuse for your erors).

I suppose you will update it every day, as new information comes to light, or new mods/scripts are released (grin)....

Keep up the god work (intentional)

Have fun, and help the rest of us to enjoy X3,

Boron - Ol Fh'art

PcGaMeRPc · Post by **PcGaMeRPc** » Tue, 18. Apr 06, 13:16

Can I buy this guide? Thanks....

pjknibbs · Post by **pjknibbs** » Tue, 18. Apr 06, 17:56

It's free for download, what do you want to buy it for?

ozymandias · Post by **ozymandias** » Tue, 18. Apr 06, 18:05

Thank you for this - just downloaded and it looks as if it hits all the spots in one go - thanks for all the hard work!

Graaf · Post by **Graaf** » Tue, 18. Apr 06, 19:39

Just skimmed through the guide but the map on page 4/5 doesn't fit. Its missing 2 columns on the right side.

apricotslice · Post by **apricotslice** » Wed, 19. Apr 06, 02:11

Graaf wrote:Just skimmed through the guide but the map on page 4/5 doesn't fit. Its missing 2 columns on the right side.

Your right, it is. One of the disadvantages of pdf, it seems to dynamically resize itself at times. I didnt notice it did it this time. Noted for fix.

jonzrx · Post by **jonzrx** » Wed, 19. Apr 06, 21:25

Figured I'd download this seeing as I've finally, after owning the game for about 2 months or so, started playing X3 (been far too addicted to X2

).

I have only skimmed it seeing as I want to try to discover as much as possible myself. A lot of reading here but I figure it will come in really useful at various points.

What I have read so far has been useful. So thank you, apricotslice, for the work that you've put into this and also to all the contributors who took the time to give the rest of us the benefit of their knowledge. I, for one, very much appreciate it

Thanks guys (and gals, if any)

Jon

=VipeR= · Post by **=VipeR=** » Fri, 28. Apr 06, 13:21

I can only say THANKS! Very helpfull piece of work, thank you very mutch!

Handbook Rules!

nilof · Post by **nilof** » Fri, 5. May 06, 18:22

Mabe you want to include my FAQ?

You can find it here:
http://forum2.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php ... 65#1274865

Anyway, that manual is a godsend.

Zarqwan · Post by **Zarqwan** » Sun, 7. May 06, 10:32

Nice Handbook. Well written.

Could I be so bold as to make a couple of suggestions?

Firstly that while you are editing up the next edition that you'd consider making the font size quite a bit larger, even if it adds several pages to the doc. It'd be much more eye-friendly and easier to read.

Secondly, could you post a seperate link for the map please? It's be useful as a standalone document, maybe one page landscape A4 size in PDF to zoom into particular areas of detail.

Excellent handbook though.