X4 Foundations: Tips and Tricks

Here are two time saving measures i never use and some smaller hidden gems as well. Shuffle button!!! Seriously though, this works great and i will be using it!

[@pseudonym5872]

I use presets all the time. I always use Argon station modules built in a closed loop. All of my disc defense stations are the same configuration. I choose the preset, orient the pew-pew end towards the gate, and it's done. Also, every ship I buy goes to the Alliance wharf or shipyard to get upgraded to my preferred config, using a preset. I usually buy several of the same ship at a time, and I upgrade them all at once. This has become slightly more complicated as I recently started using Split Mk4 Combat Engines, so each ship has to take another trip to the Zyarth Equipment Dock for that upgrade. I will eventually build my own ships, but I haven't gotten that far into any of my universes yet. I usually run headlong into a component shortage before I think about it. I'm going to have to become more production-oriented rather than defense-oriented.

[@T-Skillet]

I forgot about ALI, i guess presets for ships they sell would be worth it. Early game and Mid-game for sure. Once you have your warf and shipyard it wouldn't matter. That is a hassle to move them and equip them the way you want.

[@moonraven8394]

Ship-Presets, I always use them once I'm far enough into the game. Money/Rep is not always high enough in the early-game.

[@T-Skillet]

True it can be a hassle. Especially if there is a ship or weapon that you want but have to grind for it. Ugh!!!

[@ELXatrix]

i use the ship presets regular, havend tryed the station presets and i build my factorys by hand, maybe i want a specific look or want them as compact as possible or things like that. for most of the ships i use i have a couple of presets, like a cheap trader/miner just to start once i have better standing i use a second preset with the better turrets and such. sometimes it happens that one gets shot down, its way easier to just buy a new one with a preset then to manualy switch out a few things every time i need a new ship.

[@T-Skillet]

I've not used the game presets. I assume it just the cheapest hardpoints possible and works up to most expensive. That is a good idea for miners or even traders.

[@ELXatrix]

@@T-Skillet the stock presets i also dont use, minimum is just the bare minimum to be operational, i usaly put longrange scanners and trading computers on all ships, the miners randomly find new stations wile mining random positions and from what i got the trading computer helps keep the trading data longer from the stations in range (not too sure about that), helpfull if im not having a satalite near every station ;)

[@T-Skillet]

Something i didn't consider. Thought the software just allowed them to make trades on their own.

[@evilways961]

Thanks for video...

[@T-Skillet]

You’re welcome 😊