"X³: Albion Prelude" is a DLC for the X³: Terran Conflict space simulation game.
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Should I be worried about firing my guns every time I select something?
In X3: Albion Prelude, the settings are such that a joystick POV hat and trigger can be used to navigate through menus. However, every time I select an option that closes the menu, my ship fires a ...
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What's the easiest way to map the universe?
I want to deploy a satellite network through the universe, but to do that I first need to discover all the sectors. Is there an easy way to do that? I would like to avoid having to visit every sector ...
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X3 AP Saved Game Editor?
I'm looking for a X3 AP saved game editor. my game became modified some how and i was hoping that a saved game editor would help me fix this, i do not want to have to start fresh again after all I've ...
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Can I befriend pirates?
Pirates are a nuisance - they blow up your satellites, they harass your universal traders that dunderheadedly fly to that Bliss Place L in the middle of Pirate Central, they break your SETA by their ...
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Where are the Pandora engine and rudder tuning crates?
In X3 Albion Prelude, you can find crates containing engine and rudder, collecting which can overtune your ship, increasing its speed and handling far beyond what is normally possible for a given ...
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What is a good weapon layout for Hyperion Vanguard?
I just got me a shiny Hyperion Vanguard and I want to put it to good use. To do that, I need a weapon loadout that isn't horrible (fragmentation bomb launchers, what a disaster!). Ideally I would like ...
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X3 buying first ship and getting a better reputation? [closed]
I'm kind of new to the X3 universe; I first gave it a try a while ago, but the steep learning curve and time factors caused me to give up.
The game managed to keep my interest however, so i picked up ...
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What determines plot availability?
I want to give X3AP a go, but a game of X3 is a big undertaking and I don't want to have to start all over again after discovering that some seemingly inconsequent decision I made 50 hours ago means I ...
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Does X3:Albion Prelude still have a private sector?
In Terran Conflict, you could get a private sector. (As well as a Headquarters for that sector. You could put the HQ anywhere, but in the private sector seems the best place to put it to me.) Since ...
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How can I keep my factories stocked with raw materials? Are infinite manual trade runs the answer?
So, I set up a bunch of ships to manually supply my new crystal factory with the needed resources. I did this by ordering several ships to perform infinite manual trade runs.
The problem is that ...
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Consequences of blowing up stations
I'm curious about the consequences, or the actual reputation loss, of blowing up a NPC station. Let's say a SPP XL or a Cattle Ranch L.
I started as Humble Merchant, so its a little difficult for me ...
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Reputation change when killing argon ships in Circle of Labor
I am palaying X3 Albion Prelude(Steam), I started game as Terran Commander, and from start reputation with argon is very low (Enemy of Federation), every ship is hosile to me.
Howewer where I ...
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Can other ships use the jump beacon?
The player can now place and jump to a jump beacon inside the sector rather than the gate. Can other player owned ships jump to a beacon? What about NPC ships?
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How do I use the Discoverer?
I start in X3: Albion prelude as a Humble Merchant. It starts with a ship called Mercury and another called the Discoverer.
I have travelled to the shipyard in Argon Prime, but I don't have any idea ...
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In X3, will auto-aiming handle multiple weapon types?
In X3:Terran Conflict and X3:Albion Prelude, firing with auto-aiming via the left control key is excellent for offset shots against crossing targets while maneuvering. However, it's not clear if ...
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X3 Albion Prelude custom game start
In Albion Prelude does the custom game start give you neutral reputation with all races. even the terrans, like it did in Terran Conflict?
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Where can I find the Hub mission in X3: Albion Prelude?
I'm looking for the Xenon Hub in X3: Albion Prelude. In what sector should I expect to find the Hub? Is there a mission that I should complete first? Where would I find it? Is there a minimum ship ...
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Where is the closest place I can sell a ship after I start a game of X3: AP?
I am looking for a place to sell one of my ships and want to know the fastest way to get there to get a decent price.
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How do I manipulate the stock market?
With the addition of the various stock exchanges across the galaxy, its now possible to buy shares in companies and futures in commodities. Do my actions in any of the stock exchange areas affect any ...
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How do I dock a wing?
In X3AP, it doesn't seem possible to order a wing to dock. The ships will just orbit the chosen station but not dock. Is there a way to dock a wing without dismantling the wing first.
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What is the best way to get the 50 microchips?
I'm currently on the The Beryll mission of the main plot at the part where you are required to get 50 microchips and bring them back to the research station. What is the best way to get these ...
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Are there abandoned ships in X3: Albion Prelude?
Has anyone found any abandoned ships in Albion Prelude.
Perhaps they are the same as Terran Confict?
I would like to know if there are abandoned ships that I can claim to kickstart a little money.
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What's the best way to start with the Humble Merchant?
So, I finally managed to play a few hours and begin to understand how this game works. Unfortunately I am now stuck with my Discoverer and don't make enough profit..
I am thinking about restarting, ...
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Learning automated trading in X3: Albion Prelude
So I finally managed to learn trading in X3: Albion Prelude and equipped my Mercury with the MK3 trading software.
Since then the function "Start sector trading" is available. But when I use it, the ...
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Is there a purpose to the war missions in X3:Albion Prelude?
I have stumbled across a couple of war missions in X3:Albion Prelude and have been sadly unimpressed: "deliver this radioactive waste, it's critical to the war effort!" I see that war missions only ...
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How to play X3: Albion Prelude?
I am a huge scifi fan and bought the latest X3 package on Steam (Terran Conflict, Albion Prelude).
Although I find those games very interesting, I am not aware of how the frag I have to play them.
I ...
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How do I force a pilot to eject without murdering him?
I'm trying to achieve "It's Cold Outside" which means that I have to force someone to eject from their ship. I loaded the game and flew to the first waypoint, and then jumped to one of the systems ...
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Do I need to complete X3 and Terran Conflict to understand Albion Prelude?
I never quite finished X3, but I bought the X3 SuperPack (or MegaBox or UltraCube or whatever it's called) that included Terran Conflict, and so when Albion Prelude came out I got that for free as ...
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Has the universe been rearranged?
In the new DLC for X3: Terran Conflict, are there any changes to the overall layout of the universe in terms of gate connections or neighboring sector placement?
