New Player Guide

New Player Guide

Welcome to Discovery Freelancer: A New Player Guide

Congratulations on joining the Discovery Freelancer Mod! This guide will help you get started on your journey in this expansive and immersive universe.

1. Getting Started:

• Download and Installation:
  • Visit the official Discovery Freelancer website to download the mod.
  • Follow the installation instructions provided on the website.

2. Creating Your Character:

• Character Creation:
  • Launch the game and create your character.
  • Choose a faction and create a name and backstory for your character.

3. Understanding the Basics:

• User Interface (UI):
  • Familiarize yourself with the in-game HUD (Head-Up Display) and navigation menu.
  • The HUD provides essential information like your ship's health, shield status, and radar.
• Navigation:
  • Use the star map to navigate between systems.
  • Pay attention to trade lanes and jump gates to move quickly.

4. Earning Credits:

• Trade and Mining:
  • Engage in trade by buying and selling commodities at different stations.
  • Consider mining resources from asteroids for additional income.
• Missions:
  • Take on missions from various stations for credits and reputation.
  • Missions range from simple cargo deliveries to combat assignments.

5. Combat and Survival:

• Ship Upgrades:
  • Upgrade your ship with better equipment, weapons, and shields.
  • Visit equipment dealers and ship dealers to enhance your vessel.
• Combat Tactics:
  • Learn the basics of combat, including targeting, firing weapons, and evasive maneuvers.
  • Be aware of your ship's capabilities and the strengths/weaknesses of different ship types.

6. Roleplaying:

• Understand the Roleplaying Environment:
  • Discovery Freelancer Mod is a roleplaying server, so immerse yourself in the universe and interact with other players.
  • Follow roleplay guidelines and engage in in-character communication.

7. Community Interaction:

• Forums and Discord:
  • Join the official Discovery Freelancer forums and Discord server.
  • Connect with other players, ask questions, and stay updated on server events.

8. Rules and Guidelines:

• Read and Follow Rules:

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Server Administrators Responsibilities:

1. Develop and safeguard the community, server, and forums.
2. Treat all players equally and avoid mixing roleplaying with administration.
3. Address reported rule violations promptly.

Community Rules: General Conduct:

1. Respect others; no abusive, discriminatory, or vulgar content.
2. No flaming or harassment; in-character swearing allowed in moderation.
3. Communicate in understandable English.
4. Use readable and roleplay-appropriate names.
5. No disconnecting during player interactions.

Roleplay and IDs:

1. Roleplay is mandatory; no OOC chat in Local/System Chat.
2. No attacking without roleplaying first; reasonable time for reactions.
3. No metagaming/powergaming; no attacking player-owned bases without valid roleplay.
4. No ponies, furries, or direct imports as characters.
5. One ID per tag; specific allowances and restrictions apply.

Combat and Piracy:

1. PVP Dead players must leave the system for an hour.
2. Transport ships in PVP can trade but not attack.
3. Piracy demands must be reasonable; no interference if demands are met.
4. Transports with Cruise Disruptors are not counted as Transports for ID engagement.

Bounty Hunting and Bounty Boards:

1. Bounties must be posted with a minimum value and claimed within 7 days.
2. Official factions or officially sponsored factions can issue blanket bounties.
3. Bounty hunters must be neutral to their employer and hostile to the bountied faction.
4. Freelancer or Bounty Hunters Guild IDs may be hired in-game.

Cheating and Exploits:

1. No modifying installations or using third-party tools for an advantage.
2. No intentional ramming or self-killing during combat events.
3. No multiboxing, suicide trading, or baiting hostile ships.

Sanctions: Varied sanctions for rule violations, ranging from warnings to bans. A "Permaban" removes a player and assets from the community indefinitely.

Important Reminder: Only share account access with trusted individuals; you're responsible for potential losses.</spoiler>

9. Troubleshooting:

• Common Issues:
  • If you encounter issues, check the forums for common troubleshooting solutions.
  • Reach out to the community for assistance.

10. Enjoy the Journey:

• Explore and Have Fun:
  • Discovery Freelancer Mod offers a vast and dynamic universe. Explore different systems, take on challenges, and enjoy the unique experience.

Remember, the Discovery Freelancer Mod community is welcoming and supportive. Don't hesitate to ask for help or guidance as you embark on your journey in this exciting mod!