FAQ - Beginner Guides, Videos and Mods

[Surtur]

For those getting into the game check out some the links in the Guide to Guides Mk II on the Matrix Games Forum:

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3497284

I would recommend the Introductory videos first as a priority (please refer to the Universe videos sticky), however, or Timotheus Newbies Guide. These links will become more useful once you start to feel more comfortable with the mechanics and start peeling away other layers of the onion.

Note for new players reading these guides: these are not specifically for Universe, but still provide useful info to help you learn the game.

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A new introductory series on how to play Distant Worlds from the inimitable Das24680:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGB6RkFB7ZmNxjw-XsdpbmTfYStObtNFc

He also has a preview of some of the modding here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGB6RkFB7ZmMCnVU5xR14mAnMRB7uGq09

Second, Starlab/Larry Monte has started a new Extreme Survival Let's Play series using Universe:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzEZx9zuF9_4xZgd7xHhjKFZ34vezLKn4

A Video Review of Distant Worlds: Legends by Quill 18:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa_fN9P0x44

A Let's play of DIstant Worlds: Universe by Antiscamp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnAq2G3stAk


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Distant Worlds Modding Forum[www.matrixgames.com]

Click here for a tutorial on how to install mods.

Note that not all mods are upgraded yet to Universe. Also note that Universe is a lot more moddable than the previous versions, so expect more great mods soon!

[SarahAnn]

This is great news! Look forward to seeing some amazing things from the mod community.

[DragonSeeker]

Yeah, now waiting for updated mods. Also wish the Mass Effect mod would be updated. XD Also need someone to create more mods with other Sci Fi themes.

[wizaerd]

I hope they'll eventually be categorized so we know which ones are compatible with Universe...

[Imperialus]

If anyone is hunting for a mod to start with. I'd suggest the Graphical Enhancement Mod (GEM) found here: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3211317

Makes the interface much more user friendly. Das Chrome is another popular mod that overhauls the UI, but I prefer the look of GEM.

[LeFoureur]

Ressources, ships, components ect ... : http://stephan.gestalter.at/html/page_178_2.html

[Relendis]

I've managed to jury-rig together DW Extended Universe with the addition of some of the Mass Effect races....it's pretty much purely cosmetic but it isn't too difficult at all. I'm no modder I just looked at what the Mass Effect mod changed, looked at what DW Extended Universe changed and took across the parts I wanted....BTW DW Extended Universe hasn't been mentioned here but it is fully compatible!

The modding forums are....messy at best. I would love to see them be split into a work-in-progress forum, a finished forum (maybe divided into shadows, Universe etc). As well as some minor layout changes. They can expect a lot more traffic now that this gem has hit steam so it might be a really worthwhile move to clean them up and give them some sense of order.

[Ri0Rdian]

GEM + arcatus actual resources + extended universe + realistic system names + engine / shield effects was what I used in the past. And a (much) less distracting warning sound for the sake of sanity! I think most might even work! :)

[Relendis]

Originally posted by Ri0Rdian:

GEM + arcatus actual resources + extended universe + realistic system names + engine / shield effects was what I used in the past. And a (much) less distracting warning sound for the sake of sanity! I think most might even work! :)

Are you able to get arcatus working on Universe? I gave it a shot and it is only half working...icons have changed (of course) but the names have not...even though the names are different in the files.

[ashbery76]

Do using themes stop steam acheivements.I got built a wonder and no acheive?

[DragonSeeker]

Originally posted by ashbery76:

Do using themes stop steam acheivements.I got built a wonder and no acheive?

I have the same question with automating too. I built 3 wonders and nothing. So does having everything on automatic affects the achievements too?

[Maxi]

Is it possible to make custom governments yet?

[Jumbik]

How to install mods by Das24680 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k91pf5yepnw&feature=youtu.be

Could you please put it in the original post? Thank you.

[lechuck1]

will there be steam workshop support an some point? i just like the common interface and mod manager it provides

[wizaerd]

I think I read a post here from a dev saying they might look into it, but because this isn't a Steam only game, they didn't necessarily want to use Workshop. Mods would be available for both the non-Steam and Steam versions whereas Workshopp would only make them usable with the Steam version.

[mahrdol]

Originally posted by lechuck1:

will there be steam workshop support an some point? i just like the common interface and mod manager it provides

I would like to see steam support for mods.