Trade Command Software MK3 - Technical Datasheet (Readme and Info)

[edammer]

Also note that my other S/T's do not seem to progress beyond lvl 20, unless I switch them to U/T.

This is correct, ST will only train to level 10, LT to 20.

[clcabbage]

I've not yet made use of either the ST or UT commands yet, but I had been given to understand that UT ships require at least 25MJ of shielding and Fight MK1 software in order to start the command.

The requirements were changed for TC - Fight software and shielding are no longer mandatory.

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"requirements were changed for TC" - to what ?

I'll take it you'll still need a jumpdrive for UT, what about LT ?.. will they obtain it themselves as before (if you don't provide it)... and what software do they need ?? beside MKIII of course

[Alan Phipps]

clcabbage makes a good point as the X3TC FAQ on this needs to be updated with effect from Patch 2.1. See http://www.egosoft.com/support/faq/faq_ ... fd99f5075b which contradicts the advice above and does not mention TM or M6.

[s_mak]

i have a question, i have the steam version, if i want to use this script in my game, where do i place it. Under document/egosoft/x3tc or is it the steam folder where x3tc is installed.

Also, if i want to upload my stats to the uplink, would my game get a modified tag??

[edammer]

i have a question, i have the steam version, if i want to use this script in my game, where do i place it. Under document/egosoft/x3tc or is it the steam folder where x3tc is installed.

Also, if i want to upload my stats to the uplink, would my game get a modified tag??

Steam should update to this version automatically.

Generating the stats will not **modify** your save game.

[s_mak]

wait..you mean this script is already in my game with the latest patch??

[edammer]

This datasheet is to go with patch 2.1 of TC.

[kurush]

I decided to set up a fleet of UTs based on Springblossoms in my universe. So far it seems to work fine but recently I started getting messages in the log saying: "Attention: Please consider installing Fight Command Software on this ship". Now, I did not install this software to make sure these UTs do not pick up fights. While SB has some significant firepower, there are still enemies it cannot destroy. Any ideas why those messages?
Actually, FS1 & 2 is built in for M6, so it apparently is a bug.


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[KarlHemmings]

I think that fight command is needed to allow the ships to
a) move from sector trader to uni trader (level 8 on wards from memory)
b) get fighter drones

Could be wrong. Actually to have a uni trader you need fight command....

[kurush]

I think that fight command is needed to allow the ships to
a) move from sector trader to uni trader (level 8 on wards from memory)
b) get fighter drones

Could be wrong. Actually to have a uni trader you need fight command....

Apparently, it is a bug then. SB has FS1 & 2 built in and every time I start UT or ST, it gives me that message. They buy drones just fine and also go UT just fine.

[Carlo the Curious]

It's optional in TC - you just get the warning messages.

Fight software will not make UTs pick fights (or hang around to engage enemies when attacked).

I suspect that buying drones may not have been updated to take into account that it's now optional - you should raise a bug report in the L3 forums for that, and/or for it not checking for built-in software.

[SymTec ltd.]

Installing the Fight Command Software will make the pilots more aware of threats and dangerous situations. That means that they will not move into sectors where enemies are present.

In many situations in this game, you need to think - here you don't: Just do what the game tells you. UTs have a very thorough ability to avoid getting into trouble, but all this only works with the right equipment. The software used to be mandatory for UTs, now it's just a recommendation (to help players who can't afford it and then can't make their ships work properly).

With my 30 UTs, 5 of them without Fight Command Software, I had exactly 3 dangerous situations in pirate and xenon sectors within the last 24 hours of ingame time - all of them cased by those 5 ships.

Also check out the Technical Datasheet!

[SymTec ltd.]

clcabbage makes a good point as the X3TC FAQ on this needs to be updated with effect from Patch 2.1. See http://www.egosoft.com/support/faq/faq_ ... nswer=1245 which contradicts the advice above and does not mention TM or M6.

That is due to the fact that you were looking it up in the X3 Reunion FAQ (which is correct for the Reunion behavior), while the X3TC FAQ is actually up to date.

[kurush]

In many situations in this game, you need to think - here you don't: Just do what the game tells you. UTs have a very thorough ability to avoid getting into trouble, but all this only works with the right equipment. The software used to be mandatory for UTs, now it's just a recommendation (to help players who can't afford it and then can't make their ships work properly).

Awesome! Except that software just happens to be built-in in the ship I am using. That means I cannot install a second copy and I still get this warning...

[SymTec ltd.]

Awesome! Except that software just happens to be built-in in the ship I am using. That means I cannot install a second copy and I still get this warning...

Oh, I see. Hm, time for me to buy a Springblossom

[SIMON POPPLEWELL]

In many situations in this game, you need to think - here you don't: Just do what the game tells you. UTs have a very thorough ability to avoid getting into trouble, but all this only works with the right equipment. The software used to be mandatory for UTs, now it's just a recommendation (to help players who can't afford it and then can't make their ships work properly).

Try telling that to my UTs who spend most of their time crossing Xenon sectors. STs are still by far the safest option.

[Alan Phipps]

Oops! That will teach me to check more carefully. Support - FAQs always seems to default to Reunion yet still with a TC Headline Banner! Neither link above actually tells you what game you are in - try them and see! Thanks for the pointer.

[SymTec ltd.]

Try telling that to my UTs who spend most of their time crossing Xenon sectors. STs are still by far the safest option.

That's why I love local traders. It is possible to limit a UTs operation radius to completely secure areas. That's 10% more work for entering the starting sector and radius, and 20% less trouble with Xenon, Pirates and other evil doers.

(Despite that, UTs should not go through Xenon sectors, ever. Maybe we should put up signs in front of the jumpgates. )

[Carlo the Curious]

Doesn't everyone know that version=8 means it's X3R?

[Jack Slinger]

Wait a minuite I am very lost!

OK first does all this come atoumaticly with the 2.1 patch I have installed or do I have to do it sepratly?

Is this made by egosoft or someone else?

Are the things like the trader log acsessable while playing the game?