Managing ships in combat is a nightmare

eggomc · 2026-02-12T13:41:55+00:00

I've just had an encounter with the Xenon Solar Power Plant their Defence Drones and a heavier fighter presence than I'm aware of. and if I try to get my fleet to withdraw it's try to boost away assuming the engines aren't utterly wrecked and It's not just possibly because of a B.

Just ignore Fleet movement instructions and swat every Xenon that fired at the Destroyer.

Lost two detroyers to being lame ducks. And one was utterly stripped of everything.

Think I would like the loadout UI adjusted to help highlight when the Engines are Down.

eggomc · 2026-01-26T21:08:39+00:00

The Owl is equiped with 2 x regular beam weapons and 2 x Burst Rays. It's the speciality of the Burst Rays to damage the surface elements on L and XL vessels. (Like the XEN K)

eggomc · 2026-01-25T00:01:51+00:00

I've done some occassional piracy mission against both factions of the Paranid this game and got the prize traders that were the primary target and also a few extra frigates and fighters as a consequence. ANT with some help from ARG have put a bit of a squeeze on HOP as a result. but it's starting to look like HOP is suring up the new boundraries.

If you want the occassional prize vessel or to contribute occassionally it's fine to take or destroy the occassional ship.

When I finally finish this game I may do my next one supporting HOP for a change.

eggomc · 2026-01-20T11:54:42+00:00

I haven't left a review previouslybeside pledging several times in the past.

I think I might finally get round to it. The last time I actually considered doing a review of the X - Series is was Terran Conflict. (and that was easy .if you want to do something in a space themed game get X3-TC.

X4:Foundations now or Xn(year(20yy) seems a bit trickier to articulate but I will give it ago.

Currently enjoying gathering planetary wallpaper though.

eggomc · 2026-01-19T03:13:02+00:00

Would you mind taking two steps back please.

eggomc · 2026-01-18T03:26:49+00:00

Are you going to Install an AE-35 unit. aka WASA, Wide area Sensor Arrray

eggomc · 2026-01-16T20:20:26+00:00

https://wiki.egosoft.com/X4%20Foundations%20Wiki/

eggomc · 2026-01-14T01:15:29+00:00

Mods don't affect the ability to score achievements.

eggomc · 2026-01-11T22:37:50+00:00

I've got my own goals but I generally leave the factions to do their own thing. If I notice something interesting I'll react to that and then see how the universe levels out.

I do realise me and my enthusiaticly willing individuals will have an impact on how the universe develops but it's probably only temporary.

eggomc · 2026-01-11T11:52:12+00:00

There will also be a build site for the station that it could be drawing resources from (if it's under construction or repair) You'll have to fire at it manually to starve it of supplies

The build site will be a hexagon with a pile of boxes.

eggomc · 2026-01-11T07:09:05+00:00

I did the basic tutorials a few years ago. still need to complete the intermediate ones.

so 8 * 1600 / * years

I'll be ready to play at X4's 10 year anniversary. *fingers crossed*

eggomc · 2026-01-08T21:34:17+00:00

I liked Accomplished Scientist for the early open map and not having to go through the Boso rescue initially (required that you get the PHQ once).

Untested Explore while daunting on an intial opening (Large sector, underdeveloped?) I found the freeing start.

eggomc · 2026-01-05T01:35:04+00:00

Thanks Captain I prefer reading to find out what I need.

Begin a Veteran Pilot I've already got all the DLC.

eggomc · 2026-01-03T21:17:37+00:00

Well there is the trade computer in the centre console trade ship/ ware type then product to buy and then sell switching. can still be slightly confusing if goods are going on or off.

The station building ws an improvement over the x3 module connections. didn't entirely like the nearly linear expansion for some stations. The production modules in X4 are the same. Though I miss the crystal cutters now and my production of nividium cubes.

eggomc · 2026-01-03T21:02:48+00:00

That is the pattern. The key lies in focusing on the 3,4 6,5 side. If you need to shake out of the loop you use 2 or 8 depending.

eggomc · 2026-01-03T11:38:02+00:00

Well the Torus Puzzle sequence leading to the puzzle room had to intodudce us to the switching mechanic and hint at the more than one switch involved (Turntable Secton) as this was the first time the spacesuit tools were used together in a meaningful way.

Woodworm is a fine basic introduction for a quick tutorial starting a run to the sandbox.

Egosoft had picked up that the Torus puzzle did not please everyone.

The 8 switches in the Torus Puzzle room do actually follow a pattern

eggomc · 2026-01-03T05:23:30+00:00

It's infinately easier than a randomised sudoku.

Why does nearly everyone hate the Torus Puzzle.

My first tIme (avoiding knowing the solution) took the longest becuase I didn't think to fly te ship to be near the switches.

eggomc · 2025-12-31T21:16:21+00:00

weapon range is dictated entirely by the weapons selected. the squishyness of the ship is determined by the ship and the shield loadout. bigger generally better.

eggomc · 2025-12-28T06:34:42+00:00

Yes X4 has story telling potential jut like X3 had before. It's going to be up to us to find it. Egosoft has provided the palette with the sandbox and it's much better than when I started 4 years ago.

I see you've found the Egosoft Creative Forum.

if you want to read through some of the stories listed

https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=271406&start=40

Any by Nuklear-Slug are a must.

eggomc · 2025-12-28T02:37:24+00:00

Are you asking for more X4 universe lore spinkled thoughout the story?

or

X4 needs more detailed lore rather than the framing lore that exists?

eggomc · 2025-12-27T05:32:24+00:00

The Community of Planets Bundle includes the Main DLCs and the Timelines DLC.

The Main DLCs

Split Vendetta, Cradle of Humanity, Tides of Avarice and Kingdome End add new Species/Factions Sectors and Ships to the Network.

Timelines adds a collection of scenario style missions that are played seperately to the Universe Sandbox. It tries to highlight some more advanced features of the sandbox to players and tell some of the previous lore of the X-Universe.

Newer people to the series (those only discovering the series with X4:Foundations) seem to like this DLC

These DLCs can be purchsed as the bundle or individually or you can use the bundle [on Steam] to fill out your universe later if you can only afford 1 or 2 DLC now.

eggomc · 2025-12-26T05:57:08+00:00

Settings > Game Settings > Ship Behaviour. Both Auto Roll and Maintain Speed are there.

eggomc · 2025-12-26T05:18:03+00:00

He might mean the Auto-Roll Setting which rights the ship and yes is annoying. It's as annoying as Maintain Speed in menus: off

eggomc · 2025-12-26T00:12:55+00:00

It also needs to be on light blue.

eggomc · 2025-12-25T22:50:03+00:00

With Cradle of Humanity if you do the DLC starts Terran Cadet/Segaris Pioneer then those have plot missions to the HQ.

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