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00:00:00 – 00:26:20
The video provides a comprehensive tutorial on basic spaceship navigation in a simulation game, specifically using the Aurora MR model. It covers essential pre-flight preparations at New Babbage, including contacting the station for takeoff clearance and managing fuel types—hydrogen for planetary navigation and quantanium for interplanetary travel. The instructor explains critical controls and functionalities such as power-up procedures, shield management, cruise control, and utilizing the comms button or Mobile Glass (F1) for station communication. Important navigation techniques include speed adjustments with the mouse wheel, using the space bar and control key for altitude changes, and the significance of the landing gear controlled by the 'N' key.
Further segments detail efficient space travel; for instance, ascending out of atmospheric friction to conserve fuel and enabling the jump system for long-distance travel. Defensive maneuvers against missile threats, like using the 'H' key for decoys, and the process of plotting routes using the star map are also discussed. The speaker periodically addresses bugs and server issues, suggesting practical workarounds.
Finally, the tutorial highlights docking procedures at space stations, including contacting ATC via the F1 key for a landing pad and careful manual landing techniques. Emphasis is placed on careful fuel management, refueling processes, and the importance of communication within the designated zone for successful docking. The tutorial concludes with a reminder of the time-consuming nature of navigation and the necessity of maintaining the spaceship properly.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the host welcomes viewers and explains that the tutorial will cover basic flying and navigation for ships, rather than combat skills. The demonstration uses the Aurora MR, a small ship with limited cargo capacity. The host provides a tip about ship entry points, which are marked with dots indicating doors and cargo bays. They demonstrate entering the ship, emphasizing the importance of closing doors and ladders to prevent theft.
Inside the ship, the host points out the cramped living area and the pilot seat. Instructions are given on how to enter the pilot seat by looking at it and pressing the ‘F’ key. Once in the cockpit, the host explains that you need to press the ‘U’ key to power up the ship, which activates the engines and shields. The left-hand side of the interface displays the shield levels as they increase.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains several important aspects of managing a spaceship in New Babbage before takeoff. They emphasize the significance of contacting the station to open the door for takeoff. Key points include the necessity of monitoring two critical fuel gauges: hydrogen for planetary navigation and quantanium for interplanetary jumps. The speaker advises keeping at least a quarter tank of hydrogen to avoid crashes. They also explain how to refuel and repair the spaceship using the vehicle maintenance services accessed via the F1 key, highlighting the importance of these preparations for successful navigation. Lastly, the speaker mentions using the radio panel to contact the station and proceed with navigation.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to operate different functionalities in a space simulation game. They detail accessing the menu to manage shields, using the comms button to contact New Babbage International Spaceport, and the option to use the mobile glass (F1) for communication. The importance of being cautious of bugs in the game is also noted. For flying basics, they describe using the mouse wheel to adjust cruise control and ship speed, highlighting the risks of flying at high speeds near obstacles. They discuss controls like the ‘C’ key for toggling cruise control and navigating at low speeds in hangers using the space bar and left control key.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates the control mechanisms for navigating a spaceship. They detail how tapping the control key brings the ship back down to the ground and how the spacebar can be used to lift off incrementally. The ‘N’ key is used to raise the landing gear, and cruise control can be engaged with the ‘C’ key, evidenced by a white tick mark.
The speaker describes how rolling the mouse controls the ship’s speed and direction, including left and right strafing with ‘A,’ ‘S,’ and ‘D’ keys. The ‘Z’ and right shift keys toggle mouse functionality. Track IR is mentioned as a tool for looking around the cockpit, and without it, holding the ‘F’ key and using the mouse achieves this.
Finally, the speaker points out indicators on the screen, including a blue up arrow for potential friendly units, and explains how wind can affect ship movement. To reach space, the ship must be oriented upwards, with a ladder gauge indicating its angle relative to the horizon.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates boosting a spaceship to full speed and climbing out of the atmosphere in preparation for using the jump system. They describe the process of ascending, noting the increasing speed and fuel consumption observed on the hydrogen gauge. Once out of the atmosphere and away from gravity, the ship reaches its top speed and the thrusters turn off to save fuel. The speaker offers a tip: to travel quickly across a planet, fly above the atmosphere to conserve fuel and avoid atmospheric friction, which slows the ship down. The importance of remaining out of the atmosphere for efficient, high-speed travel is emphasized. Lastly, they mention a method to handle target warnings while navigating.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the creator provides a detailed explanation of how to use specific controls and systems in the game to manage missile threats and navigate through space. They explain that pressing ‘H’ drops decoys for incoming missiles, and emphasize the importance of not excessively using them. The segment then transitions to spacecraft navigation, describing how to enable the navigation system with the ‘F1’ key, plan a route using the star map, and set a destination by clicking and setting a route. The creator demonstrates slowing down the ship, engaging the jump engine with the ‘B’ key, and aligning the ship’s diamond marker to prepare for a space jump. They highlight the calibration process necessary to complete the jump.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses potential server issues and suggests patience, rebooting the system, and workarounds for bugs. They then explain a short journey of four million kilometers, contrasting it with longer trips. The speaker mentions activities available on larger ships, such as laying down, cooking, playing games, and using pool tables. They highlight the drop in quantanium fuel and give an update on the journey’s progress. The discussion then shifts to comparing starter ships, mentioning the Cessna-like MR and the speaker’s preference for the Nomad and the upcoming cutter. They describe the jump completion and the cooling down of the engine before heading to the Shallow Frontier station. The procedure for docking, including turning off the Quantum Drive and approaching the station to establish communication, is outlined.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to request a landing pad at a space station and successfully land. They disable the system’s refresh, then navigate to the communication menu via the F1 key to contact ATC once in range. The instructor explains the importance of being in the Armslist Zone for radio communication and eventually manages to acquire a landing bay indicated by a tick with a down arrow. Emphasizing a cautious approach to landing as opposed to a fast one, the presenter uses manual controls to align with the pad and deploys the landing gear to safely touch down. They mention an existing bug that can cause ships to float, advising viewers to press ‘I’ to disable engines after landing, ensuring the ship remains accessible later. Finally, they successfully exit the ship, concluding the landing and arrival process.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the speaker concludes a tutorial on navigation within the game, emphasizing that it covers basic travel rather than combat. Key points include the need to manage fuel for fighters with high-speed engines, possibly requiring stops to refuel during long journeys. The speaker demonstrates how to refuel the ship through the vehicle maintenance service menu, detailing costs for quantum and hydrogen fuel, restocking flares, and repairing the hull. The segment ends with a reminder that navigation in this game can be time-consuming but manageable with proper maintenance.