Best start for new player [ i own all dlcs ]

[Inucan]

Hi i like the X games and i whant to play now X4 i have all dlcs, so witch is the ebst start for a new player who have to learn all.

[Ebyl]

Many usually recommend the Terran Cadet start for new players because it does a pretty good job of teaching you the basics. Most other starts don't have as much guidance.

There are a couple things to keep in mind, though. It will set your reputation with at least some other factions to -10 or -15, I think. That isn't a huge deal to repair, but it does take a little work killing enemies in their territories, running missions for them, etc. It also means you won't be able to trade with them until you repair that rep a little.

The Terran economy is also simpler than most other factions. That can be a good thing while you get a feel for the game, but just keep in mind the other faction economies are a bit more complex.

I think all that info is correct - someone will correct me if it is not.

If you're not worried about guidance, then any start that sounds fun will do just fine.

[Vali]

I would say Argon, because you are friendly to the importantant races and in a good position.

But you can do anything with everyone.

[Aieonae]

It's all about the same nothing as wild as those found in X3...the pirate MAMBA start is notoriously challenging.

Yeah, there are some concern over the Split start thou.

My current start in avarice as the stranded. It had been in play since last august. It's purely just because of the character model I start this play.

[Inucan]

thx for the comments, i will try it. Then i like the X games alot last one i played was X Rebirth but its was only ok. But X4 Foundations is great fro mwhait i hear and see in videos.

[Ahlos]

Starting races also give you basic blueprints for that race for stations. Like Argon connectors, Terran ones etc. They are cheap to buy from faction rep anyways. Other then that, it is basicly the starting conditions that changes. Location, starting assets, and race.

Terran is imo easiest to start. The pioneer one would be my go if want station building, cadet if more free roam. They have good ships/wep/eng/shields, that you dont have access to at start with other races. In the end, you gonna have access to all story quests. So you not limited to chose one start.

[Bambelbar]

Pick the DLC that interests you the most. In the grand scheme, they can all do the same thing: match your playstyle.

[morikaane]

Yup, pick whichever faction suits you. It doesn't really matter in the end though, unless you have a specific playstyle in mind.

[D55]

For me its always custom budgeted and pick the sector i start in depending on the story i want to make for myself, you can still access all the plotlines and pick the ship you start in

[blackphoenixx]

Pretty much any but the Split starts should be fine. Those usually get Xenon troubles early on in their races sectors so it's probably best to avoid them as a newbie.

[Lastman]

I think terran would be the best for starters.

- No pirating within their sector
- Easy Economy
- Good Sectors for mining (Gaia+Segaris/Oort/Asteroid Belt)
- Less Blueprints to steal
- Extremly ressource hungry => mining profitssssss

But their civilian ships are painfully slow -.-

[Zloth]

It may be possible to do this now:

1. Pick the Emergence start. It will guide you toward a gate in Heretic's End.
2. You'll be contacted by a weird, blue alien that has a station near the gate. Land there and talk to him. He'll hand over ownership of the station to you.
3. Save your game.
4. Start a new game. This time, pick Accomplished Scientist. (It's normally locked until you get that station, but you just had it handed over to you.)
5. Now you begin with the same station (in a different location), a better ship, more money, and more sectors already known to you!

If you want to get back to that same story, go to "Morning Star III," which is a dark blue sector in the upper left of your map. The deep-voiced alien will contact you again and ask you to come to the same gate.

I can't tell if this works, though. For all I know, new players won't be handed the station in Emergence. Or maybe Accomplished Scientist is no longer locked?

[Burke]

As a new player, can confirm Zloth's plan works.

[Commander Hitman2b]

Terran start + you get a sweet reward

[Bozz 💀]

Honestly you don't choose a start for the mission and or ship, it just takes a few hours of playing and not even that much to get a good ship with good equipments.

I would say the best start is the one that fits your RP best, Terran start can be hard as you have bad relations with everyone but in reality you start in a secured area where you can play without having to fear any pirates, xenons or whatever, it also gives you acces to a plot that is easy to do and will get you some great rewards, some of the best ships in the game.
And you can make some of the most profitable stations, and Terrans will buy massive amounts of minerals.

The other starts are all kinda the same, the starting ship doesn't matter specially for a new player, at the end of the day you will use it for exploring, getting used to the game and doing missions.
Once you figure out how to make money you'll find it very easy to get the best ship you need for your playstyle and start expanding.