I was thinking that I should start compiling a list of FAQ for the newbies so we don't go crazy with repeating long answers to questions. We can just say see "blah number 12"

Or is there any in-game/on screen directions that should be added to help them?

I do have access to a dev from time to time. He's good at giving me the impression that he's listening to me so I could see what I can do :)

Ok, here's a few I have seen time and time again;

1. How do I dock?

2. How do I jump?

3. How do I make money?

4. What nation/ship/weapon/cheese is best?

5. How do I get experience/skill points?

6. How do I level up?

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666. Who is this mofo called "Icarus"?

I may continue to add some here, as I remember them...

Here's my favorite:

"What do I do?"

<Joke warning! Nothing I say here is true!>
1. How do I dock?

Run into the back of a docking port with sufficient speed and the game will ram you into the station, killing any docked players in the process.

2. How do I jump?

Bend legs, straighten legs.

3. How do I make money?

The only effective way to make money in the Vendetta Universe is to destroy your own Nation Defense bots. It's really difficult, but it can pay off in spades if you pull it off.

4. What nation/ship/weapon/cheese is best?

Serco/Prometheus/Adv. Gatling/Double Gloucester with Stilton

5. How do I get experience/skill points?

See above answer about killing Nation Defense bots. When they die, they release bouncing golden coins. Pick those up for experience.

6. How do I level up?

Go see the crazy old hermit in Bractus L14. He'll tell you the location of a mystical lost space station.

666. Who is this mofo called "Icarus"?

The greatest hero the universe has ever known

</joke>

7. How do I chat with people?

8. How do I send a private message?

9. How do I switch chat tabs?

10. Where can I get a mission?

11. How do I make/join a group?

12. How/when do I get <x> weapon/ship?

13. Why can't I go backwards? (in Arcade mode)

14. Why don't I bank when I turn? (in Physics mode)

I get this all the time:

15. Why am I upside down?

Yeah, these are all common questions. We should add a newbie FAQ section.

See, sometimes he does listen to me :) And remember Ray, I'm offering to help you out.

For the time being we could post a pinned "FAQ" thread in the General section?

I'll work on something tonight so maybe it will be up in time for the weekend.