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== Codex == | == Codex == | ||
[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Codex-Commander-Stats.png|thumb|250px|Commander stats in the Codex]] | [[File:Elite-Dangerous-Codex-Commander-Stats.png|thumb|250px|Commander stats in the Codex]] | ||
The [[Codex]] shows information and stats of your findings, progress, session logs and a curated archive of your discoveries. | The [[Codex]] shows information and stats of your findings, progress, session logs and a curated archive of your discoveries. | ||
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== Guides == | == Guides == | ||
It | It is recommended that that new pilots check the following guides. Note that some guides may have outdated information. | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKxnltQU1SLxdqQrENIXJGUr Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials] | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKxnltQU1SLxdqQrENIXJGUr Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials] | ||
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* [http://www.exowing.com/pilots-guide.html EXO Pilot's Manual] | * [http://www.exowing.com/pilots-guide.html EXO Pilot's Manual] | ||
* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=773670824 The Guide for Almost Everything] | * [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=773670824 The Guide for Almost Everything] | ||
* [ | * [https://www.scribd.com/doc/236560722/Elite-Dangerous-pilots-guide-manual-tutorial Forger's "Elite Pilots Guide"] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/ | * [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-harmless-guide-to-the-galaxy.80291/ Technophebe's "Harmless' Guide to the Galaxy"] | ||
* [https://thecakeisaliegaming.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/getting-started-in-elite-dangerous-a-guide/ Elite Dangerous – a comprehensive | * [https://thecakeisaliegaming.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/getting-started-in-elite-dangerous-a-guide/ Elite Dangerous – a comprehensive beginner's guide] | ||
* [http://i.imgur.com/NRYja8k.jpg Blazing your own trail in ''Elite: Dangerous'': profession overview] overview and insightful starting information for each profession. | |||
* [http://i.imgur.com/nsI1V08.jpg A visual guide to exploration] | |||
For support issues it | For support issues it is recommended you check the following places before submitting a ticket: | ||
* [https://support.elitedangerous.com/kb/index.php Official FAQ] | * [https://support.elitedangerous.com/kb/index.php Official FAQ] | ||
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=50 Official game support forum] | * [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=50 Official game support forum] | ||
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==Pilot Training== | ==Pilot Training== | ||
These videos outline the basics of Elite Dangerous and are recommended for all new players. | These videos outline the basics of ''Elite Dangerous'' and are recommended for all new players. | ||
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File:Powerplay_Training_Part_4_Control | File:Powerplay_Training_Part_4_Control | ||
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Tutorials_-_CQC | File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Tutorials_-_CQC | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Fan-Made Video Guides== | ==Fan-Made Video Guides== | ||
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File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Beginners_Guide_-_Earning_your_First_Millions_%26_Getting_Rich_Quick(ish) | File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Beginners_Guide_-_Earning_your_First_Millions_%26_Getting_Rich_Quick(ish) | ||
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{{:HUD}} | {{:HUD}} | ||
== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | |||
Cobra-Cockpit-Interface.png|Cobra cockpit interface | |||
Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|Sidewinder cockpit interface | |||
CenterHUDLayout.jpg | |||
Sidewinder-Planetary-Flight-HUD.png|Planetary Flight HUD | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[Hyperspace]] | * [[Hyperspace]] | ||
* [[Docking]] | * [[Docking]] | ||
* [[Flight Assist]] | |||
* [[FSD Supercharging]] | * [[FSD Supercharging]] | ||
* [[HOTAS Key Bindings]] | * [[HOTAS Key Bindings]] | ||
* [[:Category:Guides|Guides]] | * [[:Category:Guides|Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 04:42, 8 May 2020
This guide is designed to help a new or experienced pilot get the most out of their spacecraft. It uses the Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder as an example, but the concepts are applicable to all ships in the universe of Elite Dangerous.
Codex
The Codex shows information and stats of your findings, progress, session logs and a curated archive of your discoveries.
The Homepage has the most important stats with a full body image of your Commander. You can customize the appearance with Holo-Me.
The Discoveries section shows 42 galactic regions with things that players found and things that aren't discovered yet. For example within a star system there are stars, planets, terrestrials, gas giants, species, settlements, generation ships, text and audio logs etc.
The Knowledge Base has encyclopedia-style lore topics about e.g. historical events, important characters, factions and alien species.
The Pilot's Handbook has detailed information about possible activities, ship outfitting and more. There's also a news feed.
Guides
It is recommended that that new pilots check the following guides. Note that some guides may have outdated information.
- Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials
- Elite Dangerous: Horizons Training Guides
- Official Players Guide (latest version), other languages
- EXO Pilot's Manual
- The Guide for Almost Everything
- Forger's "Elite Pilots Guide"
- Technophebe's "Harmless' Guide to the Galaxy"
- Elite Dangerous – a comprehensive beginner's guide
- Blazing your own trail in Elite: Dangerous: profession overview overview and insightful starting information for each profession.
- A visual guide to exploration
For support issues it is recommended you check the following places before submitting a ticket:
- Official FAQ
- Official game support forum
- Official support ticket submission
- The Galactic Academy is a portal for new and inexperienced Commanders to get help and support.
Pilot Training
These videos outline the basics of Elite Dangerous and are recommended for all new players.
Fan-Made Video Guides
Ship HUD
The HUD, also known as a "head-up display" or "heads-up display", is how all information inside of a ship is displayed in Elite Dangerous. <tabview> HUD/Center|Ship: Center HUD/Right|Ship: Right HUD/Left|Ship: Left HUD/Down|Ship: Down HUD/Odyssey|On foot (Odyssey) </tabview>
Gallery
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Cobra cockpit interface -
Sidewinder cockpit interface
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Planetary Flight HUD
