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Post by SqueekS on Nov 22, 2015 1:31:25 GMT -5
Hi, hope I'm not asking to much here. I've searched the threads and can't find anyone else with this issue so I guess it's something I'm doing wrong.
I've tried for rapid rank 1 and quick contracts 1 and 2 for a few unlocks. I completed rank 3 and 5 contracts on hard mode well before the deadlines given to achieve the unlocks and neither were unlocked. I'm unsure of its because I am on free version maybe? I turned down\failed no contracts just grabbed multiples to complete faster. Maybe I'm missing something here. Thanks in advance.
Also I've noticed most people playing as gun bunnies, yet I seem to find quick boarding with large crews very effective, with minimal damage not counting crew loss but I'm on lower difficulties than most. I'm curious to how viable of a strategy this is late game, as well as in harder difficulties.
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Post by slayernz on Nov 22, 2015 2:34:39 GMT -5
Hi SqueekS and welcome to the forum! You came to the right place for advice on all things Star Trader  Question on Rapid Rank and Quick Contracts ... as soon as you reach the required thing (be it a military rank with a faction or the number of completed contracts within a certain time, did you record your achievements with the hall of records? You need to get to the nearest planet, jump into the Palace, and then go to the hall of records where you can record your exploits. For the time-based challenges, you need to visit the Hall of Records within the timeframe allotted. If you miss the timeframe, even if you really did achieve the task within the timeframe, the game says "too late" and makes you have to try again I'm a gun bunny who has never spent much time with the boarding approach, but from many who play within the forum, the recommendation is that if you beef up your strength and warrior skills, Boarding is a very very effective approach, even into the late-game. We could create a community challenge to see who can survive the most hostile encounters by boarding alone ... the usual approach with such challenges is that the hard version is "Crazy" difficulty, while normal challenge is at "demanding". It could be a good challenge although as I said, I'm pretty much a novice at such an approach and would get my butt wiped with some other forumites  |
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Post by SqueekS on Nov 22, 2015 12:02:35 GMT -5
Thanks a ton! Got them unlocked thanks to you:) Found a small error in the game though:(
Unlock for Picky Beggar ship in awards says nothing about being elite edition to use but when I try to pick the ship starting a new captain it says elite edition only. Should I make a post in the big thread about this? I was looking forward to starting a higher difficulty with a better ship:(
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Post by Cory Trese on Nov 22, 2015 12:08:56 GMT -5
Most of the starting ships are Elite only. I'll work on updating the text to say that.
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Post by SqueekS on Nov 22, 2015 12:23:15 GMT -5
Thanks Cory! I was just wanna say great job on creating an in-depth strategy with out all the access restrictions. I will definitely be purchasing the full version very soon!
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Post by Cory Trese on Nov 22, 2015 12:33:00 GMT -5
We try to keep it simple and keep the free version free. We've got to pay for the development and updates, so there has to be something to encourage people to upgrade to Elite =)
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Post by ntsheep on Nov 22, 2015 16:52:00 GMT -5
I find it very funny that a new member named SqueekS was quickly helped by a cat that claims to be a bunny. He must have thought you were a mouse. You're in good hands though as the resident feline is one of the top players of the game. If your on Free, try to get Elite ASAP. It's worth it. Stick with the low difficulty levels until you get grasp of the games rules. Then you'll have no trouble with ones like Crazy and Impossible. The learning curve is a bit steep, but once you've mastered it, then the real fun begins. A good way of making quick credits is a few points in Explorer. There are a few planets that are fairly easy to finds things on. Ugolhush at -10, 9. Tucanae-Javet Mining at -2,-5. Zat Ogotthara at -1, -3. These are great places to search and make a quick buck for upgrades and even new ships. |
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Post by resistor on Nov 22, 2015 18:56:35 GMT -5
...Stick with the low difficulty levels until you get grasp of the games rules. Then you'll have no trouble with ones like Crazy and Impossible. The learning curve is a bit steep, but once you've mastered it, then the real fun begins... Or you could do what I did when I first started out and go straight to Insane difficulty. That way you will always know when your strategy is bad because, well, you'll die. Learning is painful.  |
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Post by ntsheep on Nov 23, 2015 0:48:02 GMT -5
Have you read what's under my avatar resistor? That level is normal to me |
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Post by Cory Trese on Nov 25, 2015 10:29:07 GMT -5
SqueekS -- did we answer your questions
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Post by Brutus Aurelius on Nov 25, 2015 12:35:31 GMT -5
SqueekS -- did we answer your questions Shoo Cory! You are supposed to be taking a break now! |
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Post by SqueekS on Nov 28, 2015 23:26:51 GMT -5
Indeed cory! I purchased the elite version and now playing in crazy and insane difficulties trying out different things. Thanks a bunch!
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Post by SqueekS on Dec 6, 2015 13:17:39 GMT -5
Does elite version have a banking system somewhere?
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Post by Cory Trese on Dec 6, 2015 13:20:19 GMT -5
Does elite version have a banking system somewhere? Star Traders RPG doesn't support any bank system, no. |
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Post by SqueekS on Dec 6, 2015 13:27:36 GMT -5
Ok thanks Cory! Just feels weird running around with millions on me at all times. Lol
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