[XTM - GAMEPLAY] Gameplay discussion for Xtended Mod

Shrap · Post by **Shrap** » Tue, 16. Sep 08, 17:10

Hi,

So I see Regular, Military and Otus brand shields for sale. All things being equal does one have a benefit over the other?

Thanks.

jlehtone · Post by **jlehtone** » Tue, 16. Sep 08, 17:23

CBJ wrote:... you need to post in the appropriate thread in the Scripts and Modding forum.

Forum rules wrote:2. There are 2 dedicated threads to The Xtended Mod XTM Gameplay & XTM TECH SUPPORT, post XTM topics in the relevant one or your post will be locked

Poobah · Post by **Poobah** » Tue, 16. Sep 08, 17:39

Military shields recharge in 2/3 of the time of the regular shield of the same type, but require 1.5 times more shield generator power to recharge at full speed.

(Its kinda annoying that ego never explained how shield mechanics worked, but there are topics around that explain it, worse case scenario I'll explain, but I'm in a rush, sorry)

Otas only have one type of shield, the OTAS Medium Shield, which has superfast regen, but only is able to be fitted on the OTAS Custodian, the shield frigate. It has a strength of 750mj per shield.

argon_emperor · Post by **argon_emperor** » Fri, 19. Sep 08, 09:41

mufassa wrote:Military shields recharge in 2/3 of the time of the regular shield of the same type, but require 1.5 times more shield generator power to recharge at full speed.

(Its kinda annoying that ego never explained how shield mechanics worked, but there are topics around that explain it, worse case scenario I'll explain, but I'm in a rush, sorry)

Otas only have one type of shield, the OTAS Medium Shield, which has superfast regen, but only is able to be fitted on the OTAS Custodian, the shield frigate. It has a strength of 750mj per shield.

Well, you might find Pirate Nova's with maybe 2 of them equipped. An absolute pain in the butt early game if you do run into them, I'd love to know how that bug even works. If you do ever run up against these guys, you have 3 options:

1) The old-fashioned way. But it takes forever in smaller ships. If you're REALLY, REALLY lucky, they might bail with the shields still in the bays. I think I've only ever had it happen once, but it makes you feel invincible. Minus the incredibly slow recharge rate.
2) Mass Drivers. They still have the same hull strength, they go down quickly. Only problem is you need a ship that can use MD's to use this option.
3) Use a cheat to destroy them.

Number 3 is the boring way.

Poobah · Post by **Poobah** » Fri, 19. Sep 08, 18:15

If you find Pirate Novas equipped with those shields then your XTM install is bugged. That's one of the major signs.

Aragon Speed · Post by **Aragon Speed** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 01:47

XTM 0.7.4 is out: http://www.thexuniverse.com/forum/showt ... hp?t=12886

Blackknight8x · Post by **Blackknight8x** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 06:09

Just downloaded the patch

But i do have a question. I can't seem to fit terren weapons onto my terren ships (yet i did get 1 x Alpha EMP when i bought my Vidar)

Can i outfit more EMP weapons onto my terren ships?

(sorry if this question has been asked a million times already !)

A5PECT · Post by **A5PECT** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 06:10

You have to install it through your HUD. Left-click on the empty weapon slot (where the picture of the gun should be) and select the icon labeled "Alpha Electromagnetic Plasma Cannon".

Blackknight8x · Post by **Blackknight8x** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 06:13

Ah, thank you very much for you fast message back!

Is there a list of what ships can hold what weapons?

i.e. Vidar can take Alpha's, beta's etc....

EDIT: also how are do you install them on the M2/M1 ETC, is it a case of switching to each turret & then doing the same ???

A5PECT · Post by **A5PECT** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 06:18

Terran ships are the only ones capable of mounting EMP Cannons. Both versions are usable on capital class ships (M1/2/7), but the fighter and corvette classes are restricted to the Alpha variant.

I'm not entirely sure, but I don't think their TS/TP/MTS can use EMP Cannons.

Blackknight8x · Post by **Blackknight8x** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 06:25

Thank you very much for being so helpfully.

Going to see what new things i can find with the update.

Thanks again

2Blackhawk · Post by **2Blackhawk** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 17:56

There is a excessive Ship Review section and a FAQ section on the forum availabe. Just visit TXU

Roderick Gibson · Post by **Roderick Gibson** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 18:34

Aragon Speed wrote:XTM 0.7.4 is out: http://www.thexuniverse.com/forum/showt ... hp?t=12886

Does this remove the bugged Novas with Medium OTAS shields, as I cannot kill them in a PNR!!! 100m away, 8 AHEPT full blast until no energy and it drops 2 blue bars!! Then I am toast.

Thanks

Poobah · Post by **Poobah** » Mon, 22. Sep 08, 18:39

Roderick Gibson wrote:
Aragon Speed wrote:XTM 0.7.4 is out: http://www.thexuniverse.com/forum/showt ... hp?t=12886
Does this remove the bugged Novas with Medium OTAS shields, as I cannot kill them in a PNR!!! 100m away, 8 AHEPT full blast until no energy and it drops 2 blue bars!! Then I am toast.

Thanks

It has been stated before, indeed I stated it not a page a go... but here goes again

Bugged Novas with super shields indicate a bugged install of XTM.

Roderick Gibson · Post by **Roderick Gibson** » Tue, 23. Sep 08, 09:54

mufassa wrote:
Roderick Gibson wrote:
Aragon Speed wrote:XTM 0.7.4 is out: http://www.thexuniverse.com/forum/showt ... hp?t=12886
Does this remove the bugged Novas with Medium OTAS shields, as I cannot kill them in a PNR!!! 100m away, 8 AHEPT full blast until no energy and it drops 2 blue bars!! Then I am toast.

Thanks
It has been stated before, indeed I stated it not a page a go... but here goes again

Bugged Novas with super shields indicate a bugged install of XTM.

OK, I only asked. Yes I cn see that my install is bugged, what I wanted to know is will this 0.704 fix it or do I need to completely re-install?

Xelonir · Post by **Xelonir** » Tue, 23. Sep 08, 11:44

It's probably best you do a new installation.

Keep in mind, though, that if you continue with your old savegame, the bugged Novas will remain. Only newly spawned Novas will have the correct shields.

Blackknight8x · Post by **Blackknight8x** » Tue, 23. Sep 08, 22:13

I'm having a problem with the plot. i've done the first mission. gone to get all the things he needs to fix his ship. then followed him back to the station.... docked... nothing happened.

How do i continue with the plot ??

I've updated to the latest patch, flown around for hours & gone back to the station, but nothing seem to happen.

Is there something i need to do to trigger the next part of the plot ??

spoidz · Post by **spoidz** » Tue, 23. Sep 08, 22:55

Here's the mission reviews, read as much as you want to spoil.

http://www.thexuniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5614

I don't know exactly where you are so I don't want to spoil ahead of time for you.

Blackknight8x · Post by **Blackknight8x** » Wed, 24. Sep 08, 00:00

Thanks for the link, but it only states

How to Find: This follows on automatically from the Sohnen Observer part 1 Mission.

So i'm looking to start the Sohnen mission part 2.

but it doesn't seem to follow on from part one. any one got any ideas?
possible bug perhaps??

Peter Hull · Post by **Peter Hull** » Wed, 24. Sep 08, 00:24

@ Blackknight8x
Hi, is's been awhile sinse i did yhis plot, but i think, when you get close to the dyson sphere you contact it using xtended coms.
You need to assign a key.
1. while (in game) press Esc
2.select 'Controls'
3.select 'Interface'
4. scroll down, near the bottom is : Xtended: Use Xtended Coms
5. assign a free key to use.

good hunting

Pete

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