Oolite Instruction Manual

Installing the game

• Running Oolite on Mac OS X
• Running Oolite on Linux
• Running Oolite on Windows
• Running Oolite on BSD and Irix

A background to the game

• The Virtuous Misfortune - A story that sets the scene
• Status Quo - This story was an attempt to provide a link between the back stories of Elite, Oolite and the later events of FE2/FFE, giving a newcomer to Oolite some background information on how things differ from Elite in a narrative context, reminiscent of the original Elite novella, 'The Dark Wheel' by Robert Holdstock.
• Powers and Organisations - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
• Mr Gimlet - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.

Playing the game

• Download OoliteRS.pdf (144 KB) - Quick Start Essential Info, may not have the most recent key changes, cross reference with Keyboard Controls
• Pilot's Reference Manual
• Equipment
• Tactics

• How to deal with pirates
• How to deal with thargoid ambushes
• Laser tactics
• Missile tactics
• WMD tactics

• IFF system
• Scooping fuel and cargo
• Keyboard Controls
• Missions

Technical help and troubleshooting

• Location of Oolite saved settings
• Oolite forum
• Oolite Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Links

Русская версия: Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual