3.0 Public Beta is now available

[Combat Wombat]

Does the game have a "story"...

Yes, yes it does! But you have to direct it yourself like often the case with sandbox games. My storyline entails the "Nopileos War" - The Nopileos Empire (my faction) starting a conquest of Paranid space in order to build a new nation that unites all the races of the X universe under one banner, future chapters would probably have included wars with other factions and an eventual Galactic War but, I never actually finished this story. I will probably start over and create a new story.

...is it still just a soulless semi-functional economy simulator?

Not at all! Sandbox games never are but, you have to approach them with a creative mind. Put your own soul into them.

I didn't ask about any of that. Please don't ramble about things no ones asking about. I was quite clear that I was asking about real story lines like X3. Don't tell other people how to play games, that some disgusting unhelpful behavior.

[tomchk]

Much more story is coming in both 3.X and the Split DLC.

[Mixxik]

Hi all. I can't find any good info about configurable alert sistem. Can somebody please explain for me, how actually it works and what exacly this alert sistem is? I created some alerts, but as far as I can see they don't have any effect. Or I don't understand something. P.s: I'm playing only offline mode, no ventures.Thanks in advance

[beast-master]

To join the 3.0 public Beta, Do I need to own a copy of X4 Foundations First?

your directions where to right click and choose properties, I can only do that on games I own (steam).
Since I do not own X4 Foundations is there a way to try the 3.0 beta?

[tomchk]

To join the 3.0 public Beta, Do I need to own a copy of X4 Foundations First?

your directions where to right click and choose properties, I can only do that on games I own (steam).
Since I do not own X4 Foundations is there a way to try the 3.0 beta?

You must own it for the beta.

[Sandalpocalypse]

Hi all. I can't find any good info about configurable alert sistem. Can somebody please explain for me, how actually it works and what exacly this alert sistem is? I created some alerts, but as far as I can see they don't have any effect. Or I don't understand something. P.s: I'm playing only offline mode, no ventures.Thanks in advance

its totally unclear to me as well, but i assume its related to owning sectors and getting alerted that enemies approach.

[EmperorDragon]

Does the game have a "story"...

Yes, yes it does! But you have to direct it yourself like often the case with sandbox games. My storyline entails the "Nopileos War" - The Nopileos Empire (my faction) starting a conquest of Paranid space in order to build a new nation that unites all the races of the X universe under one banner, future chapters would probably have included wars with other factions and an eventual Galactic War but, I never actually finished this story. I will probably start over and create a new story.

...is it still just a soulless semi-functional economy simulator?

Not at all! Sandbox games never are but, you have to approach them with a creative mind. Put your own soul into them.

I didn't ask about any of that. Please don't ramble about things no ones asking about. I was quite clear that I was asking about real story lines like X3. Don't tell other people how to play games, that some disgusting unhelpful behavior.

Whoa! Jumpy are we?

I was merely trying to extract some positivity out of the game's current state in a quirky way but, you are clearly looking for something to be angered about for the sake of arguing.

Lighten up man! Don't stress yourself out over it.

[Alan Phipps]

@ both: Let's discuss the beta and not each other thanks.

[Panos]

@ both: Let's discuss the beta and not each other thanks.

One thing noticed about the current beta.
Started a game last week (3.0b3) with the Teladi start. From the first moment start getting messages about the wars etc, which is great and so are the battles.
However decided to pause for a bit and try the Paranid start last night

Didn't got a single message of the war fronts, if stations are been built, where the factions are making operations etc.
Is this because Teladi - Argon are more or less together and Paranids not, so not getting notifications?

Also Grand Exchange 1 with Paranid start on 3.0b3 is like it was with 2.5, full of Khak's and Xenons attacking even the PHQ.
On the Teladi start on 3.0b3 there is none to be found in Grand Exchange on all 3 sectors in the 17 hours played which is pretty quiet, big surprise considering how it was with patch 2.5 when started playing the game.
Do I miss something?

[mr.WHO]

Beta 4 is out, here are my favorite highlights:

[Beta 4] Added option to move order positions up and down on map.
[Beta 4] Added visible capital ship geometry on map when zoomed in sufficiently.
[Beta 4] Added option to install weapon mods on turret groups.
[Beta 4] Added option to show faction colours instead of relation colours on map.
[Beta 4] Improved station construction display to only show lines to two closest compatible connections.
[Beta 4] Fixed fleet subordinates sometimes failing to dock at their fleet commander.

[Artean]

Beta 4 is out, here are my favorite highlights:

[Beta 4] Added option to move order positions up and down on map.
[Beta 4] Added visible capital ship geometry on map when zoomed in sufficiently.
[Beta 4] Added option to install weapon mods on turret groups.
[Beta 4] Added option to show faction colours instead of relation colours on map.
[Beta 4] Improved station construction display to only show lines to two closest compatible connections.
[Beta 4] Fixed fleet subordinates sometimes failing to dock at their fleet commander.

Good stuff! The beta that keeps on giving!

[waterproofpatch]

This is awesome, especially the faction color feature.

I did notice one thing I'm not sure was intended. When the map is set to show faction colors, and "show wrecks" is turned on, the wrecked ships and stations are not gray like they are when "show faction colors" is not checked, instead the wrecks are the same color as the faction, so you can't distinguish faction living ships/stations from they're wrecks.

[linolafett]

This is awesome, especially the faction color feature.

I did notice one thing I'm not sure was intended. When the map is set to show faction colors, and "show wrecks" is turned on, the wrecked ships and stations are not gray like they are when "show faction colors" is not checked, instead the wrecks are the same color as the faction, so you can't distinguish faction living ships/stations from they're wrecks.

Fixed in an upcoming build

[Panos]

With 3.0b4 the game randomly started closing down when have alt/tab out of it doing something else on windows or browser etc.
This wasn't the case until now. No errors, no "crash", nor reports on Windows Event Log exist and occured 3rd time since last night when game updated to 3.0b4.

Anyone else experiences this issue?

[CBJ]

Please confirm whether your setup matches the following profile:

1. Using an AMD graphics card.
2. Have the latest 19.12.x drivers.
3. Are running full-screen with VSync disabled.

[Panos]

Please confirm whether your setup matches the following profile:

1. Using an AMD graphics card.
2. Have the latest 19.12.x drivers.
3. Are running full-screen with VSync disabled.

Using 19.12.2 but only thing changed this week is moved to windowed mode because was getting annoyed after all those months not been able to alt tab, but no issues with beta 3.
Vsync is always disabled as using Freesync.

Thanks

[Panos]

Found a minor bug. When selecting a Xenon defense base, the target info panel title doesn't display the value but one of the XML properties or element name.
Can provide save if needed

https://i.imgur.com/DWSVTts.jpg

[AC_Black]

Suddenly I can no longer buy blueprints from any of the factions. The drop down menu will not open on any of them. I am running the beta version so is this a known issue or anyone else experience it?

I am having the same problem, not able to buy any blueprints. Go to any faction Rep, hit the F key then Buy Blueprints. Can buy parts for the stations, that tab does open. But cannot buy ships or Equipment. Both of those tab do not work.

Beta 3.00 4 HF1 (377677)- Last updated: 2019-12-17

[Alan Phipps]

Why are we not reporting issues with the beta in suitably titled single-issue threads (new or already exisiting) in the X4 public beta forum where it is far more likely that the devs will see and act upon them?

[Panos]

Why are we not reporting issues with the beta in suitably titled single-issue threads (new or already exisiting) in the X4 public beta forum where it is far more likely that the devs will see and act upon them?

Is it possible to put a link at the top of this section of the forum to this please?
viewforum.php?f=192

Would make it easier to navigate if coming from google