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: 1.14.74

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]

Announced live by Bethesda on their XBox showcase:

Creation Kit and New Creation Club content to be released tonight


And, latest info on Shattered Space DLC:

https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield/shattered-space

[savageone]

Outstanding!

[smr1957]

From Bethesda, on X:

"Later today, jump into the Trackers Alliance and explore new content arriving in Starfield with Creations!"
https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1799854004647645413


And:

"Explore the mysterious House Va'ruun when Shattered Space, a new story expansion, comes to @StarfieldGame this year"
https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1799854071500955682

[smr1957]

Here's a direct link to the Official Trailer for Shattered Space:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNM1HFzQC8c

[smr1957]

If you are wondering, there is no definite release date set for Shattered Space, other than "later this year."

[smr1957]

Along with all the other previously mentioned items, Bethesda will also be releasing the Starfield June Update.

[smr1957]

Latest update started downloading on Steam at approximately 5 PM Eastern Daylight Time (US). I'm showing a 2.5 GB update.

Current game version is now: 1.12.30

[smr1957]

CK is now available for installation:

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

[smr1957]

UPDATE NOTES:

https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield/article/5fJOins2DKdriTNVBvBjdR/starfield-update-1-12-30-june-9-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiN5PDu400s

UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS
#### Creations are here! Creations are now available in Starfield. What does that mean? You can now access and play new content in Starfield. Creations may include new missions, gear, skins, weapons, and more! You’ll also find Bethesda Game Studios Creations including one of the new Trackers Alliance missions, The Vulture. You can find Creations via the in-game menu. For those of you who own Starfield's Premium Edition, you will also find 1000 Creation Credits within this menu.

If creating your own content for Starfield is something that interests you, you may also now download the Creation Kit for Starfield on Steam. Note, this is a separate download from the game download and is only available on Steam.
#### Trackers Alliance Missions Available New missions have been added to Starfield as part of this update. Trackers Alliance establishes the first of several missions enabling you to live your best bounty-hunting life. The first mission, The Starjacker will have you in contact with a mysterious Tracker located in settlements throughout the Settled Systems. From there, let the hunts begin!

The second Trackers Alliance mission, The Vulture is available within the new Creations menu. And what bounty hunter is without their trusted methods to get the job done?

#### Bounty Scanning and Mission Boards! This update also introduces the bounty scanner system that enables you to seek and destroy (or peacefully resolve...?) those targets with bounties on their heads. If you still want more, you can also check out the Elite Trackers Alliance mission board.

#### Armed and Ever Ready! Those of you who appreciate being extra crafty may now find new melee weapon tiers and the ability to modify melee weapons when crafting. For those that prefer the firepower approach, ammo crafting has also been added with this update. You can research your preferred ammo at a Research Station and craft them at an Industrial Workbench!


BUG FIXES
#### GENERAL
• General performance and stability improvements.

#### GAMEPLAY
• Gameplay Options: Addressed a sustenance issue that caused sneak attack damage to be too high.
• Ship Decoration: Nova Galactic All-in-One 2x1 Habs will now declutter properly.
• Ship Decoration: Items can no longer be placed on ladders.
• Addressed an issue that could cause Guards to give up their chase too easily.
• Fixed an issue that caused visited space locations to appear undiscovered.
• Addressed an issue that could occur when modifying the player’s ship at The Key.
• Addressed a rare issue that could cause some objects to behave as if they were in zero-g.
• Fixed a crowd character issue that could appear when loading a save.
• Removed the "Fast Travel to Ship" button from screens where it could not be utilized.
• Fixed an issue that could occur when opening photo mode at the start of a conversation.
• Fixed an issue that could occur when trying to exit the pilot seat while landing.
• Addressed an issue with incrementing the "Ships Modified" stat when entering ship builder.
• Quest Trackers should highlight the correct NAT station when traveling to the Lodge in New Atlantis.
• Cora Coe should now accept books even if the Main Quest is skipped after entering the Unity.


#### GRAPHICS
• Fixed an issue which could cause a bright light when loading a save into New Atlantis.
• Fixed an issue that could cause some objects to become hidden when they should be visible.


#### OUTPOSTS
• Resolved an issue where the Power Management Robot could unintentionally reduce power.


#### QUESTS
• Background Checks: Fixed an issue where the player could receive an unintentional trespassing message.

[smr1957]

From Arthmoor:

"As I'm sure everyone has noticed by now, the official June update is out and the CK is now available. Which means mods! USFP 1.0.0 is now live on Bethesda.net, AFK Mods, and Nexus."
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/topic/8939-relzwipz-unofficial-starfield-patch/page/2/#comment-190881


https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/143

https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/files/file/2571-unofficial-starfield-patch/

https://creations.bethesda.net/en/starfield/details/363ee78b-1735-4402-b3db-24236d060f7f/Unofficial_Starfield_Patch

[smr1957]

As posted here, by Vlad 254, Script Extender version 0.2.8 for Starfield version 1.12.30 is now live.

[smr1957]

For those wishing to get a quick little insight as regards the Creation Kit, there is this by Elianora:
TUTORIAL: Starfield CREATION KIT Quick Tips by Elianora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_S-FKlZeI

[smr1957]

ADDED to Section 3 - TOOLS, the above video by Elianora
TUTORIAL: Starfield CREATION KIT Quick Tips

Expect to see more additions (by reliable and knowledgeable individuals) now that the CK has been released and we start seeing guides and tutorials being published.

[Ilja]

Gopher's notes about Starfield CC system. It has some information that would be easy to miss just by taking a glance of the page.

https://youtu.be/jGy0FlyGbw4?si=uAsK2Zz1KU7JD0VS

[smr1957]

Ilja lähetti viestin:

Gopher's notes about Starfield CC system. It has some information that would be easy to miss just by taking a glance of the page.

https://youtu.be/jGy0FlyGbw4?si=uAsK2Zz1KU7JD0VS

Thanks, Ilja!