X3:Reunion Manual - Steam

There are a number of optional game starts, which present the player with character-basedstyles, but do not include the plot storyline. Each has its own differences in game startconditions that have their own unique difficulties and rewards.Aspiring ExplorerDifficulty: Average. Species Argon. Argon Prime, 12,000c, M5 DiscovererYou have the tools and the passion to discover the riches of the myriad worldsaround you. Follow your lifelong dreams and uncover the mysteries of the XUniverseHumble MerchantDifficulty: Not all that hard. Species Argon, Argon Prime, 9,500c, TS Mercury +M5 Discoverer.Leverage your business skills to master and dominate the trade lanes. Amass theultimate fortune and spread the fingers of your empire to the far reaches of thestars.Bankrupt AssassinDifficulty: Most assuredly hard. Species Argon, Family Pride, 0c, M3 Split MambaYour combat skills are formidable, but your bank account is not. Your capacity fordestruction is your only tool for clawing your way above the rest of the world’spetty scum.Custom GameStart your own universe with none of the above-defined game styles; this game will not havethe plot storyline, except for the one you create in your own X Universe.Galaxy EditorThis is for dedicated fans that wish to produce and load custom universes.ContinueWhen you want to continue with a saved game, this menu selection will list your savedgames. These files are located in the [MyDocuments\Egosoft\X3 \Save] folder.SimulatorThe Simulator / Tutorials section is basically a mini universe where you can try things withouthaving any consequence on your game. Likewise, the Pilot Test Combat is a quick actionlevel where you can test basic combat skills.OptionsThis will allow you to adjust several settings within the game. Video will allow you to changesome of the in-game features. Sound enables different surround sound and stereo options.Controls enable different controller set up options.IMPORTANT NOTE: The screen resolution cannot be changed from within the game. If youwish to change the resolution, it should be done at the X³: Reunion start up menu.19Resolutions less than 1024x768 are not supported because they do not provide sufficientspace for the user interface, particularly some of the larger menus. Regardless of theresolution chosen, the game will be displayed at a 4:3 aspect ratio so widescreen formatsmay look slightly stretched.MoviesThis will play the X3 introduction. Cut scenes may be unlocked here as well as other contentadded in the future.