Ship question

[Charlemagne]

I'm tinkering with ship design, I have a couple of questions.
1 how do I place workbenches in my ship?
2 Any way to add beds? I know I'm the only one that really uses them but I'm regularly carrying about 4-5 people and for roleplaying I would like to have decent bunks for everyone instead of hot-bunking the smelly one bed. The only living quarters box I found is 2 x 2 and hard (impossible) to install in my current ship (Walter's gift ship).

[Ommamar]

You have to place a workshop module which will give all of them except the pharmacy and cook stove.

For beds look for ones with all-in-one or quarters in the description.

[Charlemagne]

Thanks, I'll look into that but at least for this ship the only option appears to be the 2 x 1 quarters which only has one bed (and which is already included in Walter's ship as given). There don't seem to be any other quarters options at least in the 2 x 1 and 1 x 1 boxes and there's no space for the 2 x 2 box. Well, there are two couches. I suppose two people could sleep in those...
However I have seen ships that have modules with plenty of beds. I suppose they were 2 x 2's.

[StormhawkV]

Most All-in-one and living quarter habs have beds but usually only one or two. The Taiyo All-in-one hab type A however has two double stacks if you can install the module in a way where the sides and back end of the hab aren't horizontally connected to other modules with an interior.

Edit:
Theoretically the All-in-one hab from Hopetech should be identical to the Taiyo one but I have never used it myself.

[Bunker]

ship parts unlock according to your pilot and engineers perks as well as your overall level.

you can also find more parts when you go to other cities and visit the shipyard npc or find the brand ship shop selling branded parts...

in other words there's no one single ship builder parts bin that shows you all of you avaliable ship parts. you have to litrally run around clicking on npcs.

crew quarters and captain's quarters and also one of the brands weapon rooms has a bed in it.. but it's blocked by a door that you need to interact with a computer screen to open lol

[Ommamar]

Originally posted by Bunker:

ship parts unlock according to your pilot and engineers perks as well as your overall level.

you can also find more parts when you go to other cities and visit the shipyard npc or find the brand ship shop selling branded parts...

in other words there's no one single ship builder parts bin that shows you all of you avaliable ship parts. you have to litrally run around clicking on npcs.

crew quarters and captain's quarters and also one of the brands weapon rooms has a bed in it.. but it's blocked by a door that you need to interact with a computer screen to open lol

One of the places that will have the most ship parts available will be an outpost with a landing pad. There are still some parts you will have to unlock doing certain quests or aligning with the different factions.

[Chip Patton]

Originally posted by StormhawkV:

Most All-in-one and living quarter habs have beds but usually only one or two. The Taiyo All-in-one hab type A however has two double stacks if you can install the module in a way where the sides and back end of the hab aren't horizontally connected to other modules with an interior.

Edit:
Theoretically the All-in-one hab from Hopetech should be identical to the Taiyo one but I have never used it myself.

Just to note, that bunk bed functions as 1 bed exactly like their bunk beds functioned in FO4.

[Charlemagne]

Yes, anyway in SF you are the only one who will actually use a bed. Practically, you don't need more than one, but for aesthetic and immersion reasons I would like the ship to have the proper accommodations.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by Chip Patton:

Originally posted by StormhawkV:

Most All-in-one and living quarter habs have beds but usually only one or two. The Taiyo All-in-one hab type A however has two double stacks if you can install the module in a way where the sides and back end of the hab aren't horizontally connected to other modules with an interior.

Edit:
Theoretically the All-in-one hab from Hopetech should be identical to the Taiyo one but I have never used it myself.

Just to note, that bunk bed functions as 1 bed exactly like their bunk beds functioned in FO4.

As far as the npc's using them. But for role playing, they function as two beds. And in Starfield, companions and crew members on your ship do not suffer from a lack of sleep in regards to a happiness level like in Fallout 4.

[wtiger27]

Originally posted by Charlemagne:

Yes, anyway in SF you are the only one who will actually use a bed. Practically, you don't need more than one, but for aesthetic and immersion reasons I would like the ship to have the proper accommodations.

Some npc's, like crew members and companions, will use beds on your ship and Outposts. They lie down and appear to be sleeping.

[alanc9]

There's nothing preventing you from making the Frontier into a bigger ship with more habs, of course.

[cougarshamn]

It's not completely obvious, but the hab modules have variants. Cycle through them with the left and right arrows keys. I spent too much time at the start looking for workshop habs before realizing this. It was definitely a "Well, DUH!" moment

[Ommamar]

Originally posted by Charlemagne:

Yes, anyway in SF you are the only one who will actually use a bed. Practically, you don't need more than one, but for aesthetic and immersion reasons I would like the ship to have the proper accommodations.

Yes it always bothered me to not be able to find a bed with no one in it. You can still use them but from a roleplay perspective always prefer to use an empty one. I did forget to put a hab with a bed on the Va'aruun ship I stole for my all science build. So I have to put down an outpost beacon just so I can sleep while on planets, or I use the cots/beds I find in the points of interests,

[Skorne Tet'Zu]

Pretty much what many have already stated; 2x1 and so forth have multiple options, scroll through to find the one you want.

Big Hint on ship building. One... Take Notes; lots of them. The Modules look different on the inside, so you may wish to SAVE... build (Don't get too fancy)... then go see what you have. Also, keep in mind that when Doors and Ladders (and Windows, if you choose) are created, it will change (Or more specifically, Cut Out) pieces of the Module. i.e., my favorite Captain's Quarters has a Couch in the front section; but if I place it in the wrong place, I'll lose the Couch.

Also...as an FYI - Nova 2x1 Whatever... looks different than Deimos 2x1 Whatever. So... again... lot's of Notes; if you travel around ShipYard to ShipYard, checking out different Manufacturer's Habs, they often differ on the inside. And not only looks, but content; one 2x1 Berthing has a Large Storage Chest, another does not; one Living Area has a Galley, another does not, and so forth; Very important to get a Berthing Area with a Shower; Andreja's My Girl... but a couple of weeks tracing the stars... she can get a little Ripe :D. LoL

Last thing is: If you Mix and Match Habs (a Taiyo Berthing, and a Nova Computer, and etc.) the Outside Paint Job will not look as Conformed as it would if you used all of the same Manufacturers. This, of course, is just personal Preference. I would prefer my outside paint job to look more conformed, and smooth; but I Insist that my Inside makes Sense in it's design, as well as Look Good :).

Oh... and Last Thought: Just in case you haven't noticed; when you're building you can switch out parts to your Heart's content, you are refunded all monies spent on parts. But once you pay for everything, you'll only get back a Fraction (small Fraction) of you what you paid for something. i.e., Paid 20k for a Grav Drive... sold it back for around 800. So don't leave unless you're happy... or, plan to Restore, and go again.

Good Luck & Happy Building!!!

[Drake Ravenwolf]

I keep a spreadsheet of all the habs with beds/passenger slots/crew slots in the Hab tab:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qlhflo6zahwag06h1yzky/Starfield-ShipDesign.ods?rlkey=en5sp9jpwwb65saswchf8fodo&dl=1
Magenta color ones I didn't personally confirm bed count on

Nova Galactic Science Lab and Workshop give you all the crafting stations AND 4 passenger slots which is something no other module can do

[HeyYou]

Originally posted by Drake Ravenwolf:

I keep a spreadsheet of all the habs with beds/passenger slots/crew slots in the Hab tab:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qlhflo6zahwag06h1yzky/Starfield-ShipDesign.ods?rlkey=en5sp9jpwwb65saswchf8fodo&dl=1
Magenta color ones I didn't personally confirm bed count on

I get an error on the file? "Something went wrong....." :D