No Man's Sky - Procedural space game

BUDFORCE · 18 Jul 2020 at 09:47

I've literally only just started playing this game about 10 hours on, enjoying it although feeling a little lost.

Inventory management is doing my head in you are very restricted at the start.

Vimes · 18 Jul 2020 at 10:50

^^^^ I've only got around 100 hours or so playing this game and, overall, I didn't really know that I was doing. Enjoyed the base building tho.
I did like using some mods whilst playing it, those that increased capacities in particular.

Really fun game to play, perhaps not needing too much guided focus as it means you are free to do what you wish.

Both Nexus and also this site for my mods....

https://nomansskymods.com/

james.miller · 18 Jul 2020 at 12:13

Was never interested in this until it hit gamepass. now i've ploughed hours and hours in it and then they go and release desolation.

This has to be one of the greatest turn arounds for a game ever, right?

DoneADougalOnSofa · 18 Jul 2020 at 19:31

Yep. Four years of free updates, the game has been transformed since launch. It's now a second life for many players.
There's more to come, too.

I've been hooked since day one!

DEL 707 · 19 Jul 2020 at 14:20

Logged into my old character, base was still there, but completely empty!

Made a new character anyway, be a good way to learn the game again.

DEL 707 · 19 Jul 2020 at 21:27

The Anomoly Space Station is so different now. Was quite a shock seeing all those people running around.

DoneADougalOnSofa · 20 Jul 2020 at 09:26

The Anomaly is fantastic. It's been a bit glitchy since Crossplay went live, but it seems to be purely cosmetic glitchiness, haven't had any crashes from it yet.
But expect disco ships and other bizarre effects from time to time...

Reppyboyo · 20 Jul 2020 at 11:18

Finding myself addicted to this again, even the Mrs has gotten into it.

something daft already!! · 22 Jul 2020 at 15:03

Update today. I think they fixed the bug with the freighter colours. Probably the exploit too.

Phate · 22 Jul 2020 at 16:34

The latest update via game pass means the game is now launching on my 5700XT - played the first bit to escape the first planet, seems like this could be addictive

ryhoper1 · 23 Jul 2020 at 00:34

Pretty cool with the cross play, I was playing on pc with my friend who was on PS4, then his bro in AUS joined on xbox.

Nice to have a game that I can play with friends who dont have a PC

james.miller · 23 Jul 2020 at 01:35

torch is a lot brighter after the patch. much better now.

Noxia · 23 Jul 2020 at 02:11

Didn't even realise it was on gamepass, download seems too small though at under 10gb.

BUDFORCE · 23 Jul 2020 at 07:40

30 hours in and I am completely additcted, love this game.

I had my eye on it since day 1 but a lot of the reviews put me off, plus it was already really expensive, so many times over the years I nearly pulled the trigger but didnt.

4 years later and I got it on Steam sale, I think it was the right time to buy it, the game seems to me anyway to be in a good place now.

I got a nooby question sorry, am I right in thinking when you summon ships it doesnt matter how far away they are they just appears?

Seems crazy you can warp accross systems obviously you need warp fuel etc, go really really far, then just press X and any other ship just appears for free?

james.miller · 23 Jul 2020 at 09:23

Noxia said:
Didn't even realise it was on gamepass, download seems too small though at under 10gb.

9.5Gb installed as of the latest patch

Ayahuasca · 23 Jul 2020 at 09:35

I think it's finally time for me to give this a go

Phate · 23 Jul 2020 at 10:11

Sorry if this question has been answered a million times already. I am just trying to get an idea of this game.

Do you get a constant list of objectives and things to work towards. Or is it more of a self driven exploration? So go to a planet, explore, mine, horde, next planet - rinse, repeat? Or do you get fresh objectives with each planet you go to?

Thank you

DoneADougalOnSofa · 23 Jul 2020 at 10:19

Phate said:
Sorry if this question has been answered a million times already. I am just trying to get an idea of this game.

Do you get a constant list of objectives and things to work towards. Or is it more of a self driven exploration? So go to a planet, explore, mine, horde, next planet - rinse, repeat? Or do you get fresh objectives with each planet you go to?

Thank you

A bit of both, really. In the early game, it's best to follow the prompts as they come up- this will get you the necessary techs you'll need, such as hyperdrive, and unlock further features.
As you progress, the missions become less necessary- you can go anywhere and do whatever already- but they do add depth to the game, and add some new bits, should you choose to do them.
Some buildings contain NPCs which can give you mini on-planet missions, usually with a nanite or tech reward. These don't affect the main missions.

deuse · 23 Jul 2020 at 10:39

This game has changed a load.

I will have to relearn it from the start.

Is there any new objective now from when it came out?

Phate · 23 Jul 2020 at 10:41

DoneADougalOnSofa said:
A bit of both, really. In the early game, it's best to follow the prompts as they come up- this will get you the necessary techs you'll need, such as hyperdrive, and unlock further features.
As you progress, the missions become less necessary- you can go anywhere and do whatever already- but they do add depth to the game, and add some new bits, should you choose to do them.
Some buildings contain NPCs which can give you mini on-planet missions, usually with a nanite or tech reward. These don't affect the main missions.

Got it, thank you