Helpful Links and References

[smr1957]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3005966126
A handy reference resource containing important information and links to sites and discussions that may be helpful for those wishing further information regarding the game.

CURRENT GAME VERSION: 1.15.216

If the game fails to launch after the update and Shattered Space DLC install, first try validating the game files

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2722710/Starfield_Creation_Kit/

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR SHATTERED SPACE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNM1HFzQC8c

STARFIELD UPDATE INFORMATION:
https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield/news
or
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/topic/8948-starfield-official-patch-11236/


HOW DO I JOIN STARFIELD'S STEAM BETA?[help.bethesda.net]
For those participating in the beta and wishing to provide Bethesda feedback, please visit #steam-beta-feedback[discord.com] on their official Discord Server.

TO REPORT ISSUES IN GAME TO BETHESDA, GO TO:
STARFIELD SUPPORT[help.bethesda.net]

IF ON STEAM AND PLAY BUTTON IS GREYED OUT, RESTART STEAM

STARFIELD LAUNCH DETAILS, PC SPECS & MORE[bethesda.net]

STARFIELD FAQ[bethesda.net]

Bethesda's 2023 End of Year Statement[bethesda.net]


1) GENERAL INFORMATION

How to post a screenshot by Grimus
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/6458775074336436687/?ctp=17#c592887534192694726

Starfield ESM Modules - What are they? by Arthmoor
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/topic/10297-starfield-esm-modules-what-are-they/

Regarding Saves and the Different Types of Saves - https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/3942398662626323774/

GETTING STARTED - NEW PLAYER GUIDE - STARFIELD
https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/61265

Link to Starfield wiki:
https://starfieldwiki.net/wiki/Starfield:Starfield

An excellent site with a tremendous amount of game related information:
https://inara.cz/starfield

A good guide for Starfield information:
https://theorigin.de/starfield/
(If it does not appear in English, then at the top of the page, on the right side, click on EN)

Another excellent resource for Starfield Information:
https://starfieldcompendium.com/


PC CONTROLS - MOUSE AND KEYBOARD

XBOX CONTROLS - AND FOR THOSE USING A CONTROLLER WITH A PC


Links to Modding sites:
Starfield Creations - Bethesda[creations.bethesda.net]
https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield
Starfield Collections - Nexus[next.nexusmods.com]

Starfield Community Patch (SFCP)[www.nexusmods.com]

Unofficial Starfield Patch - USFP- AFK Mods[www.afkmods.com]
Unofficial Starfield Patch - USFP - Nexus[www.nexusmods.com]
And just a couple of links for more information regarding the AFK Patch:
Frequently Asked Questions - About the Project[www.afkmods.com]
Frequently Asked Questions - BUGS[www.afkmods.com]


Starfield Community Patch - Nexus[www.nexusmods.com]


A preview of the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMOPoAq5vIA

And, a discussion with Todd Howard about the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIbnDyv6g1c&t=326s

Bethesda's Videos (all):
https://www.youtube.com/@bethesda

Bethesda's Starfield Vids:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSHdOA4o6T_dcf5tYDjJJ6S-nukKFrjxj


Steam Store site:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716740/STARFIELD/


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 125 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 125 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required


2) GUIDES & VIDEOS

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3411952995

How to export mods from Creation Kit to upload on Nexus Mods - or any other site[forums.nexusmods.com]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3035296030
STARFIELD - Transfer Saves from GAMEPASS to STEAM by Gopher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsAh5TkG7As
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVtTn_l6l0
Keep Your Ship with Creation Kit: Starfield Essentials
https://youtu.be/6UM6WisOZZs (requires Ship Vendor Framework[www.nexusmods.com])


3) TOOLS

Mod Organizor 2 (MO2) 2.5.2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194
https://github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer/releases/tag/v2.5.2

Bethesda Archive Extractor (BAE)[www.nexusmods.com]

NifSkope[www.nexusmods.com]

LOOT (Load Order Optimization Tool)
https://github.com/loot/loot/releases/tag/0.23.0
https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/439

Creation Kit for Starfield


CREATION KIT TUTORIALS

Tutorials by DarkFox127

Starfield Creation Kit Installation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trV2HATQVVw

Starfield Creation Kit | Create a Basic Mod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXNgjT409K0

Starfield Creation Kit | Layouts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApUFpOqhpc

Starfield Creation Kit | Navigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6zXq0IWxQ

Starfield Creation Kit | Part 5 | Layers
https://youtu.be/ZumZYR4pYw4

Starfield Creation Kit | Containers
https://youtu.be/OYQBXN6XQk4

Starfield Creation Kit | Scripting in Visual Studio Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-_C0TGdpsk


Tutorials by Elianora

TUTORIAL: Starfield CREATION KIT Quick Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_S-FKlZeI

TUTORIAL: Starfield Creation Kit tips part 2 - Utilities for level building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAmVrQBKpY


Tutorials by Corinze

Starfield Creation Kit NPC tweaks with vanilla assets
https://youtu.be/b1sBvzJ4RyM

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Give Ship Service Tech Names)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsrtoR3Yweg

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial Part One Custom Cockpit and Main Hab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOzFPT9LDg

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Part 2) Upgraded Grav and Reactor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1gAtheIseo

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Part 3) Upgraded Shield, Guns and Engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=048xZJi7SCs

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial - Activator switches for music, lights and dance markers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHXCUnIQgXI

Starfield Creation Tutorial – Part 2 Switches quick rundown of using opposite of parent selection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J96M2hoeB0I


Tutorials by Art Toots

Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFKChi_okM&list=PL6WJrXCjxR9eta267_Z_8rG0k_2xsJ1Wj

Starfield Creation Kit Not Launching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh1pSiSXRcE

Starfield Modding Guide - Ship Vendor Framework
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfM2OqBzbxQ

Starfield Creation Kit Create an Audio Log Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tdBySdrPUs

Starfield Creation Kit Lights and Switches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRxhyXco_rg

Starfield Creation Kit Auto Generate Navmesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65LiXEszdJ8

Starfield Creation Kit Export Terrain Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZChIKsZ6rAQ

Starfield Creation Kit Unique Point of Interest Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngGeagDSCMw

NOTE: There may have been changes made to the CK since these were originally uploaded, which may cause issues with how things render (specifically with regard to POIs or terrain, e.g. - buried, not appearing, etc.), so be advised!


Tutorials by halrixx

Starfield Mod Tutorial: Edit Atmosphere and Climate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHi5tNISsk

Starfield Make your own watertype
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIRO0XyMQDI

Make your own Elevator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjN5byKDOu0


Other

Starfield: Creation Kit - Tutorial Series by JRamosWorks Gaming Fun
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBVorCJF6iwcFezgpLAJ48TMdBmowACEy
Playlist of over 17 tutorial vids on how to use the Starfield Creation Kit; from basic to more complex tasks.


4) MODDING THE GAME

Intitial Load Order

THE GOLDEN RULE OF MODDING

"No matter how good a mod may look or sound, no matter how much you may really want a mod, if the mod does not work as it should, causes issues in your game, or even seems to have the potential to cause issues, dump the mod. A game that does not work is no game at all." - smr1957

And, with the advent of Collections on Nexus, a new corollary to that:
"No matter how good a collection may look or sound, if it has a poor success rate, don't use it - and if it doesn't work, or causes issues, dump it." - smr1957

Regarding Mods and Plugin Types

Potential Consequences of Removing Mods Mid-Playthrough

How to make and place a StarfieldCustom.ini and re-enable achievements

Starfield Script Extender (SFSE)[sfse.silverlock.org](primary site)
Starfield Script Extender (SFSE)[www.nexusmods.com]

Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) by Ilja
Covers development of the Starfield Script Extender - will list "updates, limitations (etc.) while the project updates."



5) GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Starfield: True Clean Vanilla Reinstall by Vlad 254
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3199872428

Creation Store Updates Don't Work by Arthmoor
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/topic/10298-creation-store-updates-dont-work/

Stability and Troubleshooting
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3033949254

Creations Option Freezing/CTD The Game

Naked NPC Fix

WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH A MISSION IN STARFIELD?
https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/61353

Regarding Console Commands - Most Often Used "Safe" Console Commands

Useful NPC ID's for .moveto player command By Jaggid Edje
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3038648195

THINGS TO DO IF THE GAME DOES NOT LAUNCH
Should individuals encounter an issue with their game, there are some basic steps that can be taken which apply to all Bethesda games

WHAT CAN I DO IF STARFIELD IS CRASHING ON PC? - https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/61089

If you are still experiencing issues with crashing in Starfield after performing the troubleshooting in What can I do if Starfield is crashing on PC?, see:

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING - CRASHING/FREEZING ON PC - STARFIELD -
https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/62766


IF ON STEAM AND PLAY BUTTON IS GREYED OUT, RESTART STEAM

1 - Make sure that your machine meets the minimum requirements necessary to run the game. This is the most basic thing, and though seemingly obvious, and something that an individual should do before they place an order for ANY game, it is occasionally overlooked. If your system does not meet the minimum specs, unless you intend to upgrade anytime soon, you are better off refunding the game - as there is nothing that can realistically be done.

2 - Set the game to run as administrator

3 - Try the classic IT fix. Exit the game. Exit Steam (just don't close Steam but completely exit it. To do so, in the top left corner of your screen, click on Steam (it is in small print and just above the arrows and STORE). From the dropdown menu that appears, click on Exit. Once Steam has shut down, shut down your PC/Laptop, wait a minute or two, and then reboot. Once your machine is running, launch Steam and then launch the game.

4 - Validate/Verify the game - doing this will ensure that all the files are as they should be - it is sometimes the case that there may have been an issue with the download or installation causing a file(s) to go missing or become corrupted. Provided that your PC meets the minimum requirements, this is one of the first steps that should be taken, and solves many, if not most, issues.
NOTE: 1 file will always fail to validate; this is the file governing your graphics card, and as such, it will be acquired when you launch the game.

5 - Check that your antivirus is not blocking the game. Antiviruses often do this - if so, the game needs to be added to the list of programs that your antivirus should not block

6 - If you are on a PC/Laptop and running into issues where you are unable to save games, see your previous saves, launch the game past the main menu, or having trouble with your .INI files not being updated, make sure that Microsoft's One Drive is disabled. See:
How to fix One Drive Issues

7 - If all else fails, start a thread in the forum, detailing all the steps you have taken. Hopefully, someone will have the answers or some ideas, and will be able to help.

The above are just the most basic and general steps that apply to just about any game. Once information becomes available, it will be expanded



6) MISCELLANEOUS

TO REPORT ISSUES IN GAME TO BETHESDA, GO TO:
STARFIELD SUPPORT[help.bethesda.net]

The Week In Review
A once a week Sunday post compiling all the news of the week as well as links to mod reviews as appearing in The Coffee Pod thread.

The Coffee Pod
A friendly place to share information and discuss or swap tales about the game or science fiction in general, or just share some screenshots or maybe a story - and other unrelated things as well. And, of course, the daily Morning Review of new mods.

Difficulty Levels in Starfield

The Beauty of Starfield
A place to share your screenshots of the game

For maps of almost all areas of the game, see this:
https://mapgenie.io/starfield


Every name Vasco can say in Starfield[www.gamesradar.com]
Link provided by fauxpas, here


Scams and How To Avoid Them, by Ilja
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/6458775074336436687/#c3807281445016770930
And:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/6458775074336436687/#c3807281445017007619


For complete information regarding Steam's rules for posting, see the following:

Rules and Guidelines For Steam: Discussions, Reviews, and User Generated Content

Steam Online Conduct


Links to official sites:
Official Site – http://starfieldgame.com/
Discord – http://discord.gg/bethesdastudios
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StarfieldGame/
Twitter – http://twitter.com/starfieldgame
Instagram – http://instagram.com/starfieldgame
Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda


CONTACT INFORMATION FOR BETHESDA AND VALVE
Those wishing to contact the companies for the purposes of lodging a complaint or for some other reason, they are advised to do so by using the below listed contact information:


BETHESDA SOFTWORKS LLC

STARFIELD SUPPORT -
https://help.bethesda.net/#en/home/product/1218/category/287

Official Site – http://starfieldgame.com/
Discord – http://discord.gg/bethesdastudios

For non-game related questions better suited to old fashioned contact means, there is the following:
1370 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
[phone]

Bethesda Web Site
https://bethesda.net/en/dashboard


Valve
Contact information
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Website:
https://www.valvesoftware.com/
https://www.steampowered.com/
E-mail:
See list on Valve contact page
Address:
PO BOX 1688
Bellevue, WA 98009

And, of course, there is Steam Support:
https://help.steampowered.com/


Further sections will be added as more information becomes available - especially after the release of the game.

As to what can be anticipated as to the final set-up and appearance of this topic, see the following (post #3):
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/6458775074336436687/#c6458775074336441361

[smr1957]

When posting links, only links to topics directly pertinent to Starfield should be posted. Thanks!

Also, any discussion about the game itself should please be posted in the general forum, and not posted for discussion here. Thanks, again!

[smr1957]

Contacted Bethesda about getting this pinned. Will wait and see what action they take and if further correspondence is necessary.

[smr1957]

As to what can be anticipated as regards the final set-up and appearance of this topic, there is this - just a little information on how this topic will be set up.

It will be divided into sections - each section a separate guide for ease of searching topics and for linking in threads, much like the Helpful Links and References in the Skyrim Special Edition forum:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/0/2828702372997628701/

At first, the sections will only be concerned with the vanilla game:

Helpful Links & References - All in One: This will include links to all the individual Section guides and a table of contents for the Guides

General Information: Basically a place to start, containing general information regarding the game.

Guides & Videos: A section containing some of the more important guides and videos linked throughout Helpful Links and References, all in one place for ease of reference.

Tools: Information on the things you'll need to successfully mod your game.

Modding the Game: The meat and potatoes as regards modding - the basics, guides to builds, and other assorted references for a modded game.

General Troubleshooting: If you are having issues with your game, this will be the place to look for solutions.

Miscellaneous: Just a section for things that did not fit anywhere else - the knick-knacks and bric-a-brac, so to speak.


Mainly, Helpful Links and References will be a resource for links to guides, tutorials, vids, and other important information - a reliable source containing verified and definitive information regarding the game - in all its aspects - for those desiring it.

[HeyYou]

This site has a LOT of information on Starfield from interviews, videos, etc. A 'deep dive' into the deep dive. :D
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EmbmCwL3gJqKX1ul4radDpYYdm9usnvcdhSdmO667QI/edit

[smr1957]

Thanks, HeyYou! As this topic is expanded, I will be adding additional sections with links and references (hence the name - LOL!), so any information and links are much appreciated. As of now, I have just the basics from Bethesda, but further sections will be added upon the game's release. Right now it is a little premature to be adding things when no one yet has played the game. But, I personally am looking forward to it - I've been waiting 23 years for a good space game (since Microsoft's Freelancer), and hopefully this will be it!

[smr1957]

All of the definitely known information regarding Starfield is posted or linked in this discussion post. Anything else is pure speculation - which, though fun and enjoyable to engage in, may or may not necessarily prove be true. But we will all know one way or another upon release. In the meantime, enjoy the chatter in the forum!

[Mathias Giovanni]

CohhCarnage Starfield Direct Gameplay Deep Dive Analysis
https://youtu.be/tzEKVfJI_kA

[Mathias Giovanni]

Easter Eggs and References found from deep dive.
https://youtu.be/PUWN5jCZdec

[Mathias Giovanni]

References to historic and living history that is referenced in Starfield.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/3812909627186393420/

[smr1957]

Thanks, Mathias! I will be taking a look at those - though I will not be adding anything except official Bethesda info to the main post until after the game is released.

From a quick look, it would seem that those will be placed in the Miscellaneous section of Helpful Links and References.

Thanks again!

[smr1957]

Some very cool info in those vids - worth a look for anyone interested (which is just about anyone in this forum).

[smr1957]

Added links to Bethesda's YouTube site:

Bethesda's Videos (all):
https://www.youtube.com/@bethesda

Bethesda's Starfield Vids:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSHdOA4o6T_dcf5tYDjJJ6S-nukKFrjxj

[nizzemancer]

is there any info on the preorder DLC to justify the 30 Euro price difference between the base game and the premium game?

After all this is the company who brought us such things as "Horse Armor" Preorder DLC and their last productions, Fallout 76 and Fallout 4 really massacred whatever trust I had in Bethesda.

I can take or leave some reskinned weapons and 5 day early access, but missing out on a big enough chunk of the story just because I don't want to get fleeced would be annoying, question is however how much content is in that DLC...

[HeyYou]

Originally posted by nizzemancer:

is there any info on the preorder DLC to justify the 30 Euro price difference between the base game and the premium game?

After all this is the company who brought us such things as "Horse Armor" Preorder DLC and their last productions, Fallout 76 and Fallout 4 really massacred whatever trust I had in Bethesda.

I can take or leave some reskinned weapons and 5 day early access, but missing out on a big enough chunk of the story just because I don't want to get fleeced would be annoying, question is however how much content is in that DLC...

Just a wag, but, I would expect that the DLC in and of itself will be in the neighborhood of 30 bucks on release. That was pretty standard on previous games... but, for that 30 bucks, you got a fair bit of content.... Horse armor was like 5 bucks, I think. :D

[smr1957]

There is no solid info relating to that - so the actual price, and content, of the Shattered Space DLC can only be guessed at based upon previous examples. As pure speculation (with absolutely no proof whatsoever), a price of 30 dollars US would seemingly not be out of the question. But, the actual cost (and amount of content) will only be known when Bethesda announces it. Until then, anything else is just speculation.