Can you make a profit? Star Trucker launch gameplay

[@Smirk1979]

I started a new game after 8 hours with a custom difficulty, turned all the depletion rates to the lowest setting, and have enjoyed the game much more ever since.

[@DarrenMalin]

Same

[@CaptnStone]

That seems to be the way to play. They have not balanced the game yet.

[@Pixelthekid]

It's the only way to play. The devs can't have played their game and thought "this is great". Such a garbage idea. Honestly, the game isn't as good as the reviews are making it out to be. They have some work to do here.

[@savannahhirano]

Honestly it’s a grind until you can get the ability to find salvage more easily… some of that salvage sells for so much everything can have those Duracell power cells in no time… My first 8 hours or so were a struggle bus, nowadays my only struggle is finding enough of those Duracell power cells… Turning off all the lights saves a ton of power, turn on the cabin lights if you need to walk around… upgrading your truck to make the climate control use less power or make the truck more fuel efficient… in no time you start making a steady profit… But I will admit that the first few hours are probably a bit too much of a struggle for many and needs to be adjusted.

[@ashuggtube]

@@CaptnStoneit’s early days still! But with people finding ways to enjoy the game as-is I’m sure the devs will keep on making it better

[@shirlierox]

THAT INTRO, I could hear the stairs going up and down and was still convinced that my audio wasn't working as I couldn't hear any voice haha

[@MravacKid]

"If only there was a storage container to put stuff in" :)

[@TheLeonhamm]

Hee-he-hee-he! Ah! Yes. No. I mean - they weren't the fixitty-up to the wall ones with doors marked 'Storeage .. Slide Open Here ..' (proceeding to pull and push) that The Boss wanted. Wonderfuel! LOL ;o)

[@russko118]

so annoying

[@ajaxengineco]

The Colonel fuming at the radio chatter is among the funniest things I've heard today.

[@CaptnStone]

The fuming is legit, the voice chatter gets so, so much worse.

[@pliskenmovie]

@@CaptnStone Was afraid of that. Sounds like the devs _really_ liked the radio comms from Hardspace Shipbreaker, where your co-workers have unending screeds that are completely unskippable.

[@ashuggtube]

@@ajaxengineco I endured inane radio chatter as a passenger on the bus the other day, and Colonel’s frustration was on point

[@Dan_McCann]

CF, when I saw the trailer to this game many months ago, I just scoffed at it and thought there is no way I would want this game, but after watching your first episode, I bought it and I love it, so I thank you for that, even though you didn't completely like the game in the end. I did learn from you however to RTFM (F = flipping) which helped alot. This game has many challenges but that is what makes it fun. When a game is easy it gets boring. Quickly. This game gives you a LOT more to do than just deliver loads. It gives you informative and sometimes challenging quests to do in order to progress. But you still have to take normal delivery jobs (and trade goods) between the quests in order to make money and restock your supplies. The new regions you unlock are much more dangerous than the ones you have seen (or at least shown to us). This amps up the challenge more - which is a great way for the game to not get stale. Also, I don't think there is anything wrong with a game where you might fail until you get good at it. I seem to be going against popular opinion here but Star Trucker gets a completely positive review from me. Thanks again for showing it.

[@kenpachiramasama1139]

Glad that you like I currently want to like it. Quick question are the upgrade for the truck actually useful or do they just let make more mistake? That seems to be to me and is anything to build towards it just seems like main loop just being above water then anything else?

[@Dan_McCann]

@@kenpachiramasama1139 The only upgrade I put money into is structure - hull reinforcement (I don't remember exactly what the game calls it). There are many levels of the upgrade and I am up to 125%. I assume it takes more impacts (or more serious impacts) before hull breaches occur, but I am still hitting a lot of astroids so hull breaches still occur for me and I still have to keep spending $3000 to get my truck fully repaired. That and fees for accidently breaking the law are the biggest setbacks for me - I can deal with buying the batteries - I buy them at the places that have them discounted. But, I keep getting the money back by taking long distance jobs. I think my answer to you is - don't go into debt buying the upgrades but when you get ahead a little in money, you are all repaired and you have extra replacements in stock, it is time to buy the hull reinforcements.

[@BethBTC]

Store extra batteries and UCCs (circuits) in the chests or inside hard containers that you sold. You sold the two you had with items inside them, likely such as a spare UCC and battery. UCCs most of all need to be placed inside hard containers because they are ultra fragile and can break easily. Even a foot drop from being held is enough to damage a UCC. Pick up and place directly from the airlock and into the containers.

[@LordInter]

you can also get cardboard boxes

[@Dan_McCann]

@@LordInter Yes, the cardboard boxes will hold multiple items which is handing if you are trying to move multiple items at once (say from space to your ship) but they don't have the foam padding to protect gear.

[@Gryvix]

@@LordInter I've had 4 powercells disappear in a card board box, don't trust them

[@ashuggtube]

@@Gryvix I’ve got cardboard boxes at home and my bloody dog chews them

[@MrAdrianSW]

This has a very "Hardspace: Shipbreaker" feel about it. You are just setup to fail from the start, how heavily you want to Fail is 'your story'. "Right, Bob. We have the infinity of the universe to setup this Gasworks. Where should we place it?" ' Directly in front of the Stargate?' " I Love it!, Do it! " Im hearing a lot of love and hate about this game. Its a fantastic concept, but the Economy 'Really' needs to be addressed. As does the application of knowledge at the start. Having the Truck totally offline at the start (cold and dark), and learning where to plug things in before you detach for your first Cargo run would be a big help. To be honest, I was half expecting the Fun Police to deploy invisible walls, or the 'debris' to coral you into the ' Highways '.

[@d3str0i3r]

another big help would maybe be have a tutorial that has the player working for a large corporation in a fully upgraded truck until they're comfortable with the controls, maybe to keep the player from getting too comfy though they're paid in scrip so when they leave the company at the end of the tutorial, they still have basically nothing and have to work their way back up

[@ashuggtube]

For those of us who know - which I hope is all of us - that intro was the perfection we needed 😂

[@eileennovak1656]

Oh, wise one, Andrew. Salute

[@ashuggtube]

@@eileennovak1656 🥰

[@calvincharlie703]

ADHD intro.

[@ashuggtube]

@@calvincharlie703 it's a callback joke to the prior video 😊

[@calvincharlie703]

@@ashuggtube oh, sorry I haven't watched the video yet. But I do the same thing and I have adult ADHD 😂😂😂💀

[@ricksgamemisc10]

If "Just don't hit anything and you won't have hull issues" was an effective deterrent, your EuroTruck series wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.

[@DSchrubbe]

Really liking the pacing of this "two-and-done" format with outros.

[@StuntpilootStef]

Imagine a Rage Against the Machine song with the lyric "I politely decline to do as you are telling me"

[@psycho42069]

I've watched a bunch of people play this game and I've not seen anyone make it harder for themself, lol. Most have made it hard tho. First, nobody reads the manual. Time pauses and you can learn about everthing. Second, EVERYONE tries to back trailers in. Like you said yourself, YOU'RE IN SPACE! Pull straight in, detach, fly STRAIGHT UP and away! The biggest mistake is people not doing jobs. You get caught up wanting to help the people on the radio but they don't give you any money, just upgrades that lead to the harder areas. Concentrate on doing 4 or 5 jobs and get 10 grand in the first hour and buy 6 batteries and 2 more filters. Speaking of filters and batteries, you sold your storage boxes you were comparing of not having, THAT CONTAINED SPARES. That's why you got 8 grand when you sold the box. Last thing is you mentored you shouldn't lose oxygen when docked. Well you don't. When docked you don't lose any POWER to any systems except your core systems AND THATS ONLY if you leave all 3 thrusters turned on. The station doesn't PROVIDE OXYGEN but it powers your generator, BUT REGARDLESS, it was your filters being clogged that killed you. Even if the station provided oxygen, your filters were blocking it from entering the cab. I hope this isn't taken as me criticizing, i just see so many people that have rushed into this game and easily get sidetracked into thinking its unbalanced, when really it's just poorly presented at the beginning. You're led to believe you should do the "story" and that immediately sets you up for failure. BTW you trying to get docking cam while the docking cam IS BLOCKED BY YOUR TRAILER BECAUSE IT'S ATTACHED TO THE CENTER OF THE BACK OF YOUR TRUCK.....is the funniest thing I've seen in this game!

[@IanEdmonds]

I like how before passing out you looked at the space suit. Wonder if that would have helped

[@Dan_McCann]

Sure would have - but only until the suit's oxygen ran out. Though it would you enough time to steal a battery from somewhere else and restore the oxygen generater power.

[@MiggsGibbyson]

I agree with the sentiment, "I want to like it." Enjoyed the series though, so thanks.

[@eileennovak1656]

Thank you for your conclusion.

[@Technoticatoo]

It's missing the beep when you move backwards! And the docking cam would only show the trailer.

[@JackFeelsNerves]

Please consider starting another save on custom difficulty and turn (nearly) everything down to n00b level. It's way more fun making progress without having to constantly worry about batteries, UCCs and air filters. I love your presentation style, and I want to see more Star Trucker videos from you!

[@StuntpilootStef]

But where's the opportunity for drama?

[@painedragon128]

@@StuntpilootStef video will get old when half or more of the video is just about the dead/dying batteries.

[@StuntpilootStef]

@@painedragon128 which is why there are only two episodes

[@BiGG_X]

Those crates sure are handy... those ones you sold LMAO. They dont hold just 1 item, they hold several different items that will fit. They will hold 6 batteries. Also if you put a crate on the shelf and open it up on the shelf the lid will kinda wedge itself on the shelf so when the gravity goes out they will stay in place. Yes bungies would make sense but without crap flying around your cab, nobody would keep their grav running lol. Per SDOT title 3, subchapter 2, part 216, section I... Lack of activity with drivers in Star Truckers make for lazy transportation, hence there will be no bungies, slings, nor tethers allowed in space, trucks, or buildings. Your idea about how to start the game is really good. Start everybody out with a mint rig so people know when they are forced to buy their own truck later, they know what they are working towards and what they need to upgrade. I love that idea.

[@calvincharlie703]

I love how Sour Candy become Marge when he was trying to imitating her 😂😂😂💀

[@elzar760]

It’s not the phrase you were looking for, but my favorite way to respond is, “i am disinclined to acquiesce to your request”.

[@JasonTheRockBard]

I have to agree with you on that one Colonel. That collision was not your fault at all. That guy turned into you.

[@ashuggtube]

@@JasonTheRockBard just like those lane mergers in ETS

[@Snake1257]

Hmm, if only there was a space suite with it's own oxygen supply. Oh well, "heat of the moment" moment I guess. ;)

[@imScottIronmonger]

Love your commentary! And how you argue with yourself! 😂😂 imScott 🤓🤓

[@koreainsincere]

Just about the best intro you have ever done.

[@whoshotdk]

I actually had started making a game like this, got as far as enter/exit vehicle, a couple of asteroid docks and full tractor/trailer handling. One of the first things I implemented was remote camera and maglock hookups, so that you could not only see behind whatever trailer you have, but also attach additional trailers to form a train. Then I saw this game and gave up lol.

[@Pixelthekid]

You shouldn't. This game is not that great. They have a good engine, but the game design is absolutely terrible. They have a LOT of work to do. Someone can do a lot better honestly.

[@savannahhirano]

@@Pixelthekid You say that, but many of us find the game to be fantastic.... as someone with several thousand hours across ETS2 and ATS, its not too much different except adding a new dimension of movement, some survival/preservation aspects.... as well as additional aspects as the game progresses... if you go into it thinking its just ATS in space, you are likely to not have a good time... but once you nail managing your systems and supplies, the game is exactly that... managing your truck while you transport things across the galaxy, sometimes in some less than legal ways.

[@ashuggtube]

@@whoshotdk please consider continuing to work on your game. So what if Star Trucker beat you out the gate? A whole lot of people might like your game too. I’d buy it if Colonel Failure played it!

[@whoshotdk]

@@Pixelthekid Thanks! I can't really agree with you about the game too much, as I haven't played it myself. By from what I've seen - yes, I agree! Even the Colonel immediately spotted an excellent opportunity - modules at the back of the cab. I really like that idea. Oh, and translation (as in up/down/left/right). I think the Col said the game doesn't have that, which is ridiculous if true! I expect/hope they'll improve the game over time though.

[@whoshotdk]

@@ashuggtube Thanks for the kind advice! You're absolutely right - nothing got done by anyone with a "give up" attitude. Once I have a bit more free time, I''ll try to continue, even if just to make something free.

[@duskydusk4894]

The return of the Outro!!! Yesss!!!

[@talis84]

Hello docking camera, my old friend. I've come to look through you again.

[@savannahhirano]

So one of the reasons you don't get a docking cam is due to the fact that you have a trailer attached which is blocking the cam, you still have your rearview mirrors thankfully.

[@gregoru98]

This is such a fun series

[@christheDevoniantrucker]

11:25 the funny thing is when I worked for a company that had CB’s this is the same response I had to a few colleagues 🤣🤣

[@johannesmaat]

First playthrough i found very challanging. Played on recommended settings. I was always in dept. Second playthrough i changed a few things: - changed to trucker settings (much less maintenace, but also less income through hauling) - buy heaps of goods cheap, sell them expensive (check the map, local prices top left) - use highways, drive careful - use the upgrade shop to increase resistances Next game i would probably increase the maintenance needs slightly

[@Petq011]

43:25 "Serously? Bunjee nets?" They gave you two boxes to stuff your stuff in. 😅

[@colonelfailure]

Bungee nets.

[@Petq011]

Also, they apparently gift you one battery and one air filter in these boxes, which you just sold.

[@Petq011]

@@colonelfailure I agree. It would be better if we get them. 😂

[@planetjakebomb]

13:55 You mean like those sealed containers specifically to store things in safely that you sold? 😂

[@karnerkreativ]

One-ways and corners. That’s where they get you.

[@Lorijenken]

him selling the containers that hold fragile items in your cargo. that hurt my soul.

[@ashuggtube]

@@Lorijenken welcome to the channel

[@chrisw4051]

That story bit had me dying 😂

[@StewartEvans52]

3 mins in and im already saying in my head punch it chewie lol

[@TheLeonhamm]

'No. Please, Boss. No, really. I mean it. Oh! My side hurts ..' More if you would, so listen to the Boss, Game Thingy Wotsit Makers .. Yes, we know he can be an over-bearing dishpot, but that is because he cares (odd as that may sound, in the Web-World of Gamery). Thank you. ;o)

[@Axan436]

You don't have to shut off any systems to replace the Power Cells. It's the UCC's that are shock sensitive.

[@faejon]

There is an Upgrade shop called auto-essentials for the core sector in Atlas Prime that the manual is referring to for hull integrity at 49:13.

[@christopherharms9273]

There is a button in the center labeled DA OFF. I don't know what it does, but think you should push it. I'm guessing it'll be great.

[@papasmurfette007]

'Concerned Citizen' of North Atlas Prime Gardens says: "I find it utterly outrageous that in the distant future we are living in, we have space highways, but no one has thought to invent a locking system to keep you on the 'road'. I shall be writing a letter to my MP forthwith."...

[@WG55]

47:58 He addresses the comment about how he skipped right past the instruction of where to find the Gravity Compensator. To be fair, it didn't actually show a picture of it!

[@VerilyVerbatim]

0:19 Is this a 'Homer Simpson' moment...? Stairs go up, stairs go down, stairs go up, stairs go down...

[@DarrenMalin]

Also those boxs you sold can be used ti store your things in and stops them getting damaged

[@deedoor30]

box in the way of docking cam. god dam it Col.

[@Shadowstrom]

I was thinking that one myself

[@sethtriggs]

I really wonder why the space trucks have no alternator! Fun game at least. I was doubled over with laughter about the rant on story quests.

[@TheRealTburt]

I think turning off systems like oxygen systems for power mamagement js a core part of the gamr. There seems to be a meter to the right of the fhel gauge that has oxy. If you the generatoe on all the time, it won't waste batteries.

[@kenpachiramasama1139]

I think he right. The main gameplay loop is just try to be profitable that why it’s so punishing. The problem is there no way out of the death spiral once it start and nothing really to build to sense all the upgrades to the truck are of questionable value. The upgrade at best increases the margin of error or are rather useless (top speed).

[@xammax_4331]

Why dies this man have 2 personalities talking to each other

[@GimbleOnDew]

Another vid?!?! I haven't been able to watch the first one yet. I know what Im doing all weekend, though.

[@xammax_4331]

docking cam is in your trucks maglock. not in the trailers back end. the docking cam is covered by the trailer and would be usless therefore the game doesn't even show it. if you have a trailer or already docked.

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

there are three sea shells on the dash... err ... sorry three indicators in the overhead windscreen that show your jump status... it has velocity, alignment, proximity lights up there. Anyways... its alway easier seeing that stuff when just watching someone else play... Happy Friday!

[@2020Max1]

In before CF realizes he sold 2 crates that he could have used to store items in. And I'm LMAO because one of them likely had a 200-power battery in it.

[@colonelfailure]

You're sadly not in before the other few dozen people who pointed out the same thing, better luck next time.

[@2020Max1]

@colonelfailure Yeah... I saw that afteri posted... I still had a good laugh though, which is what brings me back to your videos, especially after a long work day. 😃

[@Northlander74]

That trade screen looks like the one from Everspace 2

[@MetaJokeTT]

Between buying replacement batteries, air filters, and UCCs, and three seperate complete hull repairs because things came out of nowhere, I found myself about 12000 dollars in the red. At this point, the bank threatens to repossess your truck within 3 days. So now I am spamming jobs trying to pay off this horrendous debt, but of course driving the truck through space drains batteries, deteriorates filters and UCCs, costs fuel, and invariably bumps me into the occasional rock. I've spent over an in-game day working hard, and got the debt down to... about 8k. Additionally, I relented and opted to do one (1) story mission. This wasted so much time, asked me to EVA in 2 different spots, and took place in a hazard area which completely depleted a fourth (fifth?) resource. I will ignore the lovely voice actors until I have loads of money. So that'll take a few real world weeks. I am not complaining. I will probably be forced to restart, which is arguably terrible, but doubly so, I imagine, if you're trying to make videos out of it. I am enjoying the impending sense of doom, the horrendous cost of trucking... well, not all games get to be escapes from the real world, apparently. It also reminds me a little of the early prohibitive costs in Derail Valley, where all the good jobs require locomotives or licenses that are constantly out of your price range due to repair fees. Still, the curve is gentler in DV. I may very well start a second game with more lenient custom options. I enjoyed these two videos a lot, and I hope you return to it sooner rather than later, and suffer the pure injustices some more, now knowing that indeed we agree (do we?) that it is a cruel world out there. Space Truckers, I mean.

[@Gav_Jam]

Arguing out loud with your internal monologue (external?) is hilarious

[@ratsy1302]

You might be at peak Britishness somewhere around 35:26. I enjoyed this alot.

[@hotlavatube]

Have the Vogons cleared that pesky blue planet for the intergalactic highway yet?

[@savannahhirano]

So the only issue with battery chargers... everything in your truck is powered off of the core systems module... which runs off of batteries... the wife was questioning it and it was like, "Well if you had a charger, you could take this full battery to charge this empty battery, and just keep recharging them with the battery you just charged" What would be nice is a generator you could run off the fuel, that would allow you to charge batteries when you really need to, at the expense of a fair amount of fuel.

[@kaseyboles30]

In the real world all the brands of alkaline standard batteries are the same (same factories?). I'm talking AA, AAA, C, &D. I've seen several Independent tests and they fall within 1% of each other for duration under a fixed load. The tech is old and stable. So I would just buy whatever is cheapest per battery.

[@ashuggtube]

@@kaseyboles30 you mean the ones we pay more for don’t have a longer shelf life or energy capacity? Scandalous!

[@UncleMo65]

The game is ridiculous. I was an OTR Truck Driver for 17 years and this space trucking simulation is bogus at best. Thank God I’m playing it on Gamepass and didn’t buy it out right.

[@coffee8866]

I think they made this game just for your playstyle.

[@seaape1070]

Souls like space trucking

[@ScottBuck1843]

This game reminds me of the Cowboy Bebop episode Heavy Metal Queen. e

[@Mr_JMB]

good job there is no atmosphere in space or else the front end would really create some drag when you are warping...

[@Dan_McCann]

Yes, I always think the aerodynamic spaceships in other games are funny (unless they also fly in atmosphere).

[@hamishthecat4370]

Classic Failure beginning of this video. 😂

[@YoChocoTube]

Cloverleaf.... I wouldn't take this job just because of that name.

[@jamesfogel7998]

I'm with the Colonel on this one. I want to like it, I really do. But at the moment it's *not* a space trucking simulator. It's a consumable management game. It honestly feels like a damn mobile game where the consumables are put in to limit your ability to play if you don't spend real world money on micro transactions. I need to be able to focus on things essential to trucking: Finding jobs and keeping fuel in the tank. If the truck breaks down I pay the repair shop to deal with it. There are too many consumables to manage and they deplete way too quickly at default settings. The new player experience is also badly in need of improvement. While it's nice that things like the job board pop up automatically on docking, there is *nothing* in the game that tells you how to access it if you close the UI and want to get it back again. You somehow have to figure out on your own that it's on the airlock door that is likely hidden from view because you didn't bother to push the button to close it after repairing your ship.

[@duskydusk4894]

Gate's broken, Steggs

[@stevenjohns1322]

I hope you have a large plastic bottle in your cab like the other HGV drivers have

[@subucaj]

Lets float!

[@Bo_D_Hansen]

We all float down here

[@paulgoodchild3482]

This is perhaps the best example of why flying cars will never be a thing.

[@vaydendar]

Headlights burn a load of power.

[@aseroxd]

Thankfully the CB chatter doesn't bother me. Not really something worth freaking out over. The batteries however...

[@Superman63521]

I'm enjoying this game but made the mistake of playing on the second highest difficulty. Was going great until I ran out of O2 filters and three stores in a row didn't have any in stock.....

[@sambora123]

Wants bungie nets but sells the box's they go in lol

[@CheeseCop-h3r]

After about 20 hours of gameplay, I have decided they named this game incorrectly. It should have been called "Crushing Debt Simulator". It's a fun game, but I've abandoned all hope that I can actually make money. Now I am forced to drive my truck just to avoid complete financial ruin.

[@dochtuirrussell]

Doesn’t it start with a spare air filter…in the storage bin he sold?

[@jwo1027]

you made statement why can't you get a protective box to store your stuff in but yet you had 2 and went and sold them ???

[@Pjs-ge7gk]

Ive started my only playthrough on the hardest difficulty...i get the feeling im going to regret it.

[@Northlander74]

Did you play Hardspace Shipbreaker??

[@colonelfailure]

There is video evidence.

[@Lowthar1425]

The game really needs latteral movement being in space and all

[@gremlin60]

turn off interior lights when flying to save power. no need to have lights on when not needed

[@alivocal-firemamman7320]

Hello Cornel failure sir

[@Lakshay7509]

Seeing him trying to play the game in a "wrong" way is disapproving & disappointed but it was ffun watching him trying to find a docking cam 😂(the docking cam only comes when you're not carrying any cargo)

[@Petq011]

23:38 "Maybe the docking camera doesn't show up if you have a trailer attached?" That makes no sense... while it also makes sense... The trailer looks like it can dock on either side, and like you could dock multiple trailers... but then the devs restrict it to only one trailer for whatever reason? I wanted to be able to pull more though...

[@Dubstone]

You will unlock double and triple trailer jobs. Just keep playing the game

[@Petq011]

@@Dubstone Are you able to attach separate trailers from separate jobs, or are they exclusively preset jobs, like in ETS and ATS? It will be really nice if you're able to just attach as many trailers as you can since you can take as many jobs as you want... even if attaching them is hard to do, it SHOULD be possible.

[@Dubstone]

@@Petq011 it's not possible but for what i think, it's just fine as it is. Multiple trailers are something that you see on trains, not really trucks, but who knows they might add this feature some day

[@Petq011]

@@Dubstone America, Canada, Sweden, and Australia all use double, triple, and up to 8 trailers for the last one, but yeah. Usually, I'm okay with it. It's just that I started liking the "road trains". Feels challenging enough to drive these days.

[@Dubstone]

@@Petq011 yeah i know about road trains, hadn't really thought about it until this point! Triple jobs in the game are very fun to do though, i guess it's the closest thing

[@CaptnStone]

I find it impossible play this without 3rd person mode, the lack of situational awareness just gets me constantly side swiped by other vehicles. Give feed back to the dev and let them cook for a few months.

[@michaelmorrigan614]

Anyone else having the weight station hit you with a $1,500 "littering" charge when you didn't litter at all? Between that, which has happened 3 times to me so far, and the expensive air filters/ shock pads, I really feel like the devs are intentionally making ot hard to turn a profit

[@copes425]

This game is cool and fun but idk how its possible to make money when the batteries are at least 500 a pop, filters for 2k, gotta get gas, and you are only making 1-2k at the beginning. That, combined with how fast you go through batteries and stuff makes it really hard. In my game im 15k in debt just from the consumables and gas. Wont even let you buy anything thats not a consumables when you are in the negative 😂

[@DarrenMalin]

Always drive in head first way easier

[@jferguson8127]

In space, no one can hear you honk... Cheers

[@oldthrasbarg641]

Have you thought of playing elite dangerous?

[@colonelfailure]

I've played loads. I quit after purchasing a Python and realising all I'd been doing was chasing the next ship. Fantastic environment and mechanics, zero game.

[@oldthrasbarg641]

@@colonelfailure you should try the joys of fuel ratting keeps one busy

[@captainflack]

​@@colonelfailureI suspect that the Colonel is old enough to have played Elite on the BBC micro.

[@joesoap7546]

There are some seriously questionable design choices with this game that I think sounded great but will get tedious very fast. Like having drive/fly to two different spots meters apart to access the shop and job board. Why can't you just dock once and access both?

[@02091992able]

Him fuming over trucking in space is not the same as piloting an Imperial Cutter loaded with the most valuable minerals you mined and having pirates trying to interdict you every five seconds. That is stressful. That would be Elite Dangerous.

[@Northlander74]

The FOV is way too narrow

[@wheelzetea1217]

putting it up to 70 seems to be ok. 90 is max

[@FILNAT2011]

To much like hard work

[@ashuggtube]

60,000 tons of bog roll?? 😂

[@stephenmurray9850]

Your complaining about the batteries .. wait till you have to buy air filters.. oh man are they expensive., The gravity going off all the time and things floating around is great. If you don't have a battery for that just leave the gravity hatch up to contain everything down stairs . When you drop or throw stuff you damage the goods thrown or dropped. I agree the learning curve is pretty steep. Learn by dying many times LOL . Look for salvage stuff floating around.. FREEE stuff to pick up. Free fixes of your truck as many times as you like at the repair place before your warranty runs out.

[@AntimatePcCustom]

how would a back up camera be possible? WHEN YOU HAVE A CONTAINER RIGHT IN THE FACE OF THE CAMERA! just like real life hauling a trailer. a back up camera is useless! use the mirrors! :D like a pro!

[@colonelfailure]

I'd stick the remote Go-Pro on the rear of the trailer.