Empyrion Galactic Survival | 10 TIPS You Should Know Starting Out | Best Beginner Advice | Ep. 25

[@conduittothecollective2510]

Awesome vid bro...one thing that took me a while to figure out was that when i was building if a texture didnt match i would remove the block, rotate it then replace until it matched up, i then found the rotation function on the multi-tool and it saved hours of messing around, can also use the multi-tool to change the tint of your galss panels too, also if you wanted to texture or paint massive areas, you can choose the "Replace" check box and it will paint or texture the entire surface...hope this helps someone...

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Bro. And Great tips. I always forget about the rotation function the multi-tool and the UPGRADE function too. I always build the thing like the Advanced constructor then I remember the tip...I can use the multi-tool. I didn't know about the replace function either. There is SO MUCH to this game. Thanks again Bro!

[@MarinerOrk]

I didn't know about the light intensity and distance. That's a game changer! thank you

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem Travis. Glad it helped.

[@GreatGreenGoo]

Thanks for the tips! Ive had this game in my library for so long and recently decided to really give it a try. From what I have seen its what I always wanted Space Engineers to be. All the building but with actual PvE. The learning curve is very intimidating and ive been trying to watch as many videos as I can

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem. Glad to help. Empyrion has become one of my favorite games. My opinion slightly bias as I tried to play SE but couldn't get going but from what I do know, Space Engineers is a great game with an elite level of building and building options and great exploration.Empyrion Galactic Survival has awesome building and amazing exploration and battle. I prefer the latter and therefore prefer EGS. Really, I tried to play SE first and couldn't even figure out how to get started and the tutorial was no help. The EGS tutorial can be brutal and I died but I could at least figure it out and begin playing the game. If you play Space Engineers, you'll have no problems with EGS. Let me know what you think once you play.

[@crooker2]

I always keep the intensity of the lights at level 2,and the range at max. This gives you the maximum throw for the light without killing your eyes.

[@CharlesMacro]

Ok. I'll try that out. Those reflections are the worst sometimes. That and the light from my HV or SV magically shining thru the wall impairing my vision.

[@btojeiro]

Nice vid! Wanted to let you know that when you open your control panel and go to the "devices" tab, on the left of the up arrow there is an auto-group button. What it does is group your items depending on their characteristics (ie. lights, door, constructor, etc.). Also, I recommend that you assign items such as the food processor and the constructor their own custom switch, as they consume a lot of power even when you are not using them. Then, just activate when you need to produce.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks for the tips Bruno. Really solid information.

[@Ender424]

Wow played over 100 hours still learned some useful tricks here thanks so much!

[@CharlesMacro]

That's Awesome! Glad to share het info! Thanx Hector!

[@talexander1579]

Holy crap. I've put over 150 hours into this game, and yet you still taught me something with the whole P button directly on an object. I NEVER knew that! Thanks!

[@talexander1579]

Let me clarify slightly. I knew about using P while in/on a ship to open it's control panel directly and allow access to every device. The part I didn't know was like, with the light, pressing P while looking at an object takes you into IT'S control panel. That is news to me lol.

[@CharlesMacro]

Man, this game is so easy to put in a ton of hours. I'm almost at 200 hours. It has taken over as my most played game or it is close to it. This game is awesome!!!

[@CharlesMacro]

Oh I feel you. Yeah, I learned that a lil later into my EGS journey. Right now, in Alpha 8 EX, the "P" key doesn't work when you face your vessel tho. In 7.6 you could face an object or even your vessel and it would enter your vessel control panel even when you were standing on your base. It doesn't work at the moment tho.

[@Wilhelmus1959]

Very good tips for starters. I made one in Dutch laguage cuz there's not a lot of Dutch players. btw. I hate the glare of the lights especially when raiding at night time. So in the video settings of the game you can disable bloom. That takes away a lot of glare. Fly safe

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Wilhelmus! That glare was killing me when I was raiding. I could barely see. I'll check that video setting. lmk if there are any other good tips. Thanks Bro!

[@glenewing8035]

Charles, THIS was a fantastic vid!! So much great information. Thank you!!

[@CharlesMacro]

Glad you enjoyed it! No problem Glen!

[@floragenius742]

Thanks for the tips! Will be trying out this game

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem! It's a great game! Check it out when you get a chance!

[@ChanceSarsis]

Just a reminder for people who watch this video today, the game mechanic changed here and there, most importantly, you no longer get ressource back placing items in the factory, it will keep just store them. and if the blueprint you have selected does not need any of the material from the block you want to place, it will just not accept it.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks for the info Sebastian. I plan to make an update vid soon as I make time.

[@MCrelationz]

@@CharlesMacro yes please make another one of these great videos!!

[@CaddyWhumpusGamer]

Awesome video. I found this while trying to figure out how to build a base under water. the tip for selecting things like lights and doors with P was Very helpful. There is a Very big learning curve and I want to learn as much as I can before I start making a series on it. keep up the good work.

[@CharlesMacro]

+CaddyWhumpusGamer Thanks CWG! Glad the video helped! Will do! Cheers!

[@macrograms]

also - and i'll mention some of them are demarcated wrong - in left panel of icon itself there are four colors blue, green, red, ... the colors are per each structure type (HV, SV, CV, BA) .. you'll see light green and blue together often (HV/SV) and red (base) and the other for CV together a lot. SOME blocks fit all things, some fit only ONE type. confused me at first for a while ;)

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know what that meant at first. There's quite a bit to learn when you first start playing.

[@BsrlinMAZ]

Just bought/downloaded the game yesterday, and have a LOT to learn. Thank you for the time/effort to make these videos to pass information along to others. Question: are the 'seeds' to plant all those plants you had in this video available in the wild? Is there a trick to getting seeds for planting, as currently I do not acquire seeds or sprouts when I harvest from the plants I find in the wild. Also, do the color and texture tools you demonstrated toward the end of the video require resources...as a texture is added or changed on a block does it use any resource or fuel? Thank you for your time and assistance.

[@CharlesMacro]

Welcome to the EGS Universe. Yes...Kinda. You need to harvest the necesarry plant types...Fruit...Veggie...etc...then you have to craft the seeds in a food processor with nutrient solution. If you have a base or access to a food processor, look thru the craft tabs and you'll see the seeds and the recipes. The texture and color tools do not require any resources. At least not yet, so you can use them as much as needed. Also, FYI, Number One on this tips list has changed with the Alpha 9 update. Now enemies, including packs of spiders, can and will attack on day one so be careful. I think one other thing has changed too but I have to review the video and I'll update you.

[@Dogboydays]

Do you lose all your save data when they put out a big patch too? I put in a bunch of work on a world and then just lose it all. What do you do?

[@CharlesMacro]

Yes, unfortunately, that's one of the things that comes with Empyrion. Restarts with updates. The devs never figured out how to update without breaking the game. I've restarted at least 20 times over the years.

[@pear7869]

great vid, but I got to add tip number 11; a plant grow light is able to cover 9 blocks ;)

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Pear. Nice tip. I was thinking of doing another vid with more tips. May have to include that tip in thar! XD

[@pear7869]

keep them cool vids coming, the game deserves some love :)

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Pear. Will do.

[@jaythaneslegion5009]

The multi tool has deconstruct that takes the block down and gives the stuff that made it.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks. SSQ. For some reason I thought you had to use the factory. I will try it that way as it would be MUCH easier. Thanks John.

[@Damien_on_Fire]

if i saw this video before playing it could've saved me hours

[@CharlesMacro]

I feel you on that!

[@kennethhuynh2962]

I just bought this baby off of the sale and about to start it up

[@CharlesMacro]

WELCOME new SURVIVOR! Let me know how you like the game after you get some hours in. This game is a game changer!

[@morfnkinstark8458]

Great vid my dude will help me out alot when I get the game. Keep up the good work

[@CharlesMacro]

Will do. Appreciate it!

[@CaptainHorn]

What a great video! Thanks

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Captain. Appreciate it!

[@Jayvetron]

Thanks for the awesome video!

[@CharlesMacro]

Jayvetron No problem! 😁

[@TS-vd8le]

Concise with a wealth of information! Excellent video, liked, subbed and shared!

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks TS22. Much appreciated!!!

[@TS-vd8le]

You are linked here - eliteempyrionentit.wixsite.com/eliteones/the-learning-tree scroll down to see and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@tonyv3rd]

The more lights you have on your structures, the more lag you will experience...

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks for the tip FPV

[@agnichatian]

Great job, thanks !

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem. BTW, No 1 has changed so be careful when starting out. Enemies will attack and spiders do roam.

[@TheDribbley]

Great video mate

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Dribbley!

[@baranpolski4473]

It helps a lot man , very thanks to you !

[@CharlesMacro]

Your very Welcome! Glad to help!

[@haz831]

Thanks for the tips Charles!

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem! Glad to help!

[@mtvkriar91]

Great tips bro. You make this game look much easier than it is. Cheers!

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Jimmy! Just tryin to do my part!

[@colemanworldgirl]

Sounding like sesame street "and that's one of the great things about the letter P" :D

[@CharlesMacro]

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[@coralinecullin2537]

Keep going with this series it is great!

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Coraline! Will do!

[@thestew56]

Think I'll pick this up. Wondering how great the exploration is.

[@CharlesMacro]

Pick it up. If you like this genre, you won't be disappointed. This has easily become my favorite game!

[@vincentmurphy9361]

wow your channel has grown a lot since last time I saw it :D

[@CharlesMacro]

I'm really grateful for all the growth. Hopefully it will continue growing! XD

[@alienmoonstalker]

Great tips.. thanks!

[@CharlesMacro]

Glad to help!

[@granpajestaz292]

Epic vid good tips specially block placement gunna save me alot of time lol 👍

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks and glad to help!

[@TheWayManREAL]

This video made me buy the game hahaha nice vid!!!

[@CharlesMacro]

Wow thanks Mark. EGS quickly became one of myh favorite games once I played it. Let me know if you enjoy it.

[@mafiafankyl]

Thanks man! Nice video, def gonna buy this game

[@CharlesMacro]

No Problem. Glad I could help.

[@taborhendrix6989]

So cool

[@CharlesMacro]

Thx!

[@crooker2]

I love this game... But I hate the block placement issue. It sucks so bad, especially when you're using quarter blocks or grate blocks for floor. Windows are a pain too because if you want to place anything on or against the window, you need to make sure the window is actually placed on the outside... Which means you have to have something UNDERNEATH the window for support. Meh

[@CharlesMacro]

Yeah, it took me a moment to figure out why the heck I couldn't place on an empty block space. They really need to fix that if possible. It limits your layout options. I should be able to place a refrigerator on an empty space. lol. It just feels right.

[@Jaguarbhzrd]

I should have watched this video before I made the mistakes you are talking about. Awesome video, thank you.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks. Really appreciate it! Yeah, it took me many hours to find out most of this info. This is a great game with a steep learning curve. It's worth it tho.

[@RogueTryhard]

See this was published in March. Did the multi tool not exist then?

[@CharlesMacro]

The survival tool did not exist then but the milti tool did. Why do you ask?

[@RogueTryhard]

You recommended farming for XP. Me and 2 crew mates all leveled all the way up to 25 in a few hours by going to an abandoned drone POI, killing the 2 mini drones defending it, and deconstructing it. We took turns placing a core and switched after we hit 25. Picking up a hardened steel (or xeno) block on a PRIVATELY cored structure gives 100-150 xp per block, with a T2 multitool it literally takes 2 clicks per block. The first guy realized how fast he was leveling and then we took turns to all hit 25. Was insane. Plus we got about 10k Sathium out of the deal. The last guy ran out so for 20 min had to place rows of the xeno blocks he'd picked up, he got 50xp per block, then picked them back up again for the same 100xp each.

[@CharlesMacro]

Aye, You can't beat that. If you have a squad that is a great way to level. And if you are experienced, that can be a viable option also. Alone, in SP, I was suggesting the safest and easiest way I found to level up at that time. For a noob in SP, the abandoned drone POI is dangerous, albeit conquerable, depending on your skill level, if I remember correctly. I mentioned killing enemies is one of the more fruitful ways to earn HP, just not the safest. This method is a great way to level up tho. Thanks for the info.

[@gatochoph]

Love your tutorial! Suscribed !

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks GullSea! Cool name too!

[@JeffReams]

Great video. Just got this game because it's half off currently on steam.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks Jeff. I caught it on a half price sale myself. This game is awesome!

[@johnsmithe9163]

Hardened Steel Blocks, instead of going to the Factory to get the Sathium why not simply set multi tool to de-construct and get everything the quick and easy way ? cause that is what I do to get them without going to the factory as I found by trial and error of course. However this is a great helpful video which is similar to another I saw before I got into the game and has made a difference with my time and learning experience in the game in a whole; I Thanku for the help as it is Invaluable. Also looking forward to a Stable Alpha 8 so I too can 1 day get in to try out the newest server in the game; with hopefully a Multiple Player PVE site for Mutual Growth within the game rather then the PVP Killing Zone aspect of the Game.

[@CharlesMacro]

Do you still get the sathium that way with the multitool? For some reason I thought you had to use the factory. I will try it that way as it would be MUCH easier. Thanks John. Thank you on the video too. I really hopes it helps players.

[@CharlesMacro]

Oh I'm really looking forward to the Stable Alpha 8 too. And I'm a Mutal Growth person as well. I plan to try some Multiplayer servers in the future.

[@agnichatian]

The multi-tools only deconstructs the cubes down to metal plates (but that's enough for many things).

[@Miglygooh]

Cool az guide man. Only just installed game and was clueless on few of the things you mentioned. Peace.

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks and glad to help! Peace!

[@brandonanspach2801]

Amazing video you def earned the like and sub! thanks for the video

[@CharlesMacro]

Appreciate it Brandon!

[@baranpolski4473]

thanks man , you convincet me to buy this game, couse of the building tools and colors , and looks, intresting to build in hostal inverement , it whas this game or Osiris , and nomad....i has not shore .... stil not .... hmmm ; hy thanks for the review !

[@CharlesMacro]

No problem. My recommendation is get Empyrion first. I own and have played all those games. Osiris is Fun but somewhat broken and incomplete. The devs are flaky, inconsistent and don't know which direction they want to take the game. I played alotta hours of Osiris. Planet Nomads is basically an EGS Clone. I like it and played many hours before I played EGS and realized they're just copying this game. It has it's own art style but it is years behind the development of the game it's copying. Plus, you can't leave the planet yet, and they announced there would be no Multiplayer, which doesn't bother me per se, but alotta players were turned off by that. Take My Word for it, Empyrion Galactic Survival is both those games mixed in one, but better designed, further along in development, and just an all around better game in about every category. Buy Osiris and Planet Nomads on sale. Hope this helps.

[@GameMarathonRunner01]

awesome video buddy

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks SAMMY! Appreciate it Bro!

[@GameMarathonRunner01]

ur very welcome dude

[@freightshayker]

Have you played Space Engineers ?

[@CharlesMacro]

Yes. But I couldn't really figure it out. This was a couple years ago tho. I still own it and saw that they've updated it tremendously, including a true survival mode. But back to your question, lol, yes but it's been a while. Why do you ask?

[@freightshayker]

@@CharlesMacro SE seemed liked it may not be that optimized. Stutters often along with freezes that can easily be helped with cntl-alt-del without having to shut down. SE seems relaxed compared to Empyrion because you can turn off spiders, wolves and meteors. Was lookin' for a game with the ship building like in SE. Peace

[@Rasip]

Is the alpha 8 version out?

[@CharlesMacro]

Yes..... but you have to go into your steam and right click on Empyrion and choose "PROPERTIES" click the "BETAS" tab and change your version to "EXPERIMENTAL - Unstable Test Branch." Technically, we are out the experimental branch and we are playing stable, but they haven't changed the setting yet.

[@Rasip]

I meant the alpha 8 version of this video you said you were going to make :)

[@HybriDPjT31]

Plus one for the tips about the factory! Had no idea you could do that! Would make starting up so much easier! Lol

[@CharlesMacro]

Thanks. The actually may not work anymore. They've added a maybe for referred engineering. Let me know if it does.

[@alwaysactive8210]

Just on PC?

[@CharlesMacro]

Currently yes.

[@williamroeben]

Well shucks- I don't read wiki's or forums or anything- does that mean I am doomed in this game? Maybe I better quit now.

[@williamroeben]

Yeah, based on your video I have now stopped playing this game. I don't read wikis- I get all my info in game. If I can't get the info to play the game in the game, I do not play the game. Oh well. Fun playing it the short time I did.

[@CharlesMacro]

Hey NSCY. You can still play and enjoy! You're not DOOMED my friend. I may be overstating the learning curve. It is a deep game, but you can learn it as you go and especially if you can get thru the tutorial. lol.

[@CharlesMacro]

If you enjoyed keep playing it. Plus, the Alpha 8 update is on the horizon and I'm sure they will continue to tweak the game and how use friendly it is. Don't give up just yet. XD

[@williamroeben]

Okay, I won't quit JUST yet then :)

[@CharlesMacro]

XD AWESOME XD

[@ハラ坊]

What state are you from?

[@CharlesMacro]

NC. What about you?

[@joshuajp29]

Not. True, they do attack you Spac. E engineer is much better this game, but if space engineer has some of the same things like this game, did space Engineers will be a 100% the best kind of game to be playing This game's okay balance. It's the best when it comes to sudden things it's kind of broken

[@CharlesMacro]

I enjoy Space Engineers too, although I haven't played either game in a looong time. I made this video 6 years ago when it was a major part of my channel. Both games have had many updates since then. Check out Spanj for more updated Empyrion. He still plays and has a solid channel.

[@NickPaulsen]

Cool vid. But cant stop laughing inside xD I just realized how easy it is to hear when a black guy talk. No offence my friend. Just thought about it :D

[@CharlesMacro]

I'm not offended. There are some cultural and regional differences in how people talk. Thanks for stopping thru! XD

[@kosmique]

found me a brotha

[@CharlesMacro]

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