Custom Settings

[bruin82]

From what I've gathered, the normal mode is not very well balanced at this time and I was wondering if anyone found a good balance in the custom settings? I started a game but will likely restart based on what people think to be a balanced setting. Thanks!

[Xenomorph]

I find normal mode a bit tight, but still fine. Players who say balance is bad are probably trying to rush the campaign, skipping all the solo side content. That's just not gonna work. Do 4 or 5 hauls between missions to keep the truck running, repaired and fueled, get some upgrades and it'll be fine.

[Zielgan]

If you like the repair/maintenance gameplay, I’d recommend sticking with recommended. Once you get past the early game bumps, it feels fine.

One trick you can use is that when you see a system that is buying general goods or energy at a high price, you can buy every battery or air filter you see and sell them there for a profit. Those count as essential items, so you can keep buying them even when you’re in debt. Just make sure you make it to the system you’re selling them to before midnight when the prices change.

[DUCK]

early part without upgrades can cost you a lot, if making mistakes or any type of accident that can happen. if you are slow some things doesnt matter as much, sadly some jobs dont pay enough, and some pay 1.5x more. so a bit RNG and the start being the worst, if you have a good start it can change a lot, and do the quests to unlock area 2 which can open up better options for selling/buying. although can loose a lot if going too early too.

a lot of the money goes into power and sometimes fuel, when at medium settings on power, it can really mess you up at times. so custom rules can help in making things expensive but cut down on all the power hungry truck.

[bruin82]

Awesome thanks for the feedback! I think I'll stick with normal for now. It has been pretty fun so far.

[What Trigger]

As above, pretty well how I play. Trying to find loads where I am to get me in a general direction towards the next story line.
I've used custom setting everything thing is left on normal except job bonuses I put on high and been perfectly comfortable playing regarding income.

[Skippy The Magnificent]

Originally posted by What Trigger:

As above, pretty well how I play. Trying to find loads where I am to get me in a general direction towards the next story line.
I've used custom setting everything thing is left on normal except job bonuses I put on high and been perfectly comfortable playing regarding income.

When I finish this playthrough I am thinking about doing the same, and maybe increase thruster overheating because I have yet to have that happen or worry about it.

[Uber]

Originally posted by Xenomorph:

I find normal mode a bit tight, but still fine. Players who say balance is bad are probably trying to rush the campaign, skipping all the solo side content. That's just not gonna work. Do 4 or 5 hauls between missions to keep the truck running, repaired and fueled, get some upgrades and it'll be fine.

I actually just started a new game because my original save is soft locked and I've been rushing the story on "recommended". I've basically only doing jobs on my way to the next story mission. I managed to get myself fully stocked with 6 batteries, 4 UCCs, full air filters with 3 extras, and a couple upgrades on the truck all by level 3.
The gameplay loop is super easy once you get a feel for it