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Cthulhu: Some updates, might edit more of it later.

2024-03-02T16:08:03Z

Some updates, might edit more of it later.

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	=== Are there enemies in the game?===		=== Are there enemies in the game?===

			A: Yes! With the introduction of the [[Dark Fog]] planetary and space combat was added.
	A: Icarus does not have an enemy in the current version, but it's a feature we plan to implement in the future. We are also looking forward to it!

	=== Does the game have intragalactic and intergalactic logistics?===		=== Does the game have intragalactic and intergalactic logistics?===
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	=== Will there be mod support?===		=== Will there be mod support?===

			A: There is a huge amount of Mods to chose from already, ranging from extra QOL features and performance improvement, to visual changes or even complete overhauls of the core mechanics of the game.
	A: It's on the plans.

	(DSPWiki Editor's note: ''some'' mods have already begun to be developed by players. These are NOT officially supported and the developer's stance on them at this time is "use at your own risk". Official mod support is on the roadmap.)

	=== Can I claim back land from the sea to extend the layout of my factory?===		=== Can I claim back land from the sea to extend the layout of my factory?===
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	=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===		=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===

			A: Yes! The game comes with an inbuild Mecha Customizer that allows you to create your Mecha with great freedom of detail and appearance. There are also plenty Mecha Skins already made by other players to try out.
	A: Not in the current version, but mecha-customization will be implemented in the future.

	(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, now you can!!! Check out this patch note for more info [[Patch_Notes/0.9.24.11182\|Patch_Notes-0.9.24.11182]])

	=== Can I land on other planets?===		=== Can I land on other planets?===
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	=== Can your mecha betray and leave you?===		=== Can your mecha betray and leave you?===

	A: Not in Dyson Sphere Program!		A: Not in Dyson Sphere Program!

	=== I heard that there are only five people in the development team.===		=== I heard that there are only five people in the development team.===
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	A: We met some tech difficulty on it, so the Steam cloud saves are not supported yet.		A: We met some tech difficulty on it, so the Steam cloud saves are not supported yet.

	(DSPWiki Editor's note: The 'difficulty' appears to be that game saves beyond 1 gb in size are not permitted on Steam Cloud. There is currently a bug where particularly large Dyson Spheres cause the save file's size to inflate beyond this.)

	===Does the game support Steam Workshop?===		===Does the game support Steam Workshop?===
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	===Does the game have achievements?===		===Does the game have achievements?===

		⚫	A: Yes, [[achievements]] have been added to the game and they count towards Steam Achievements if playing the Steam version, or toward Xbox achievements if playing on the Microsoft PC or GamePass PC version.
	A: Not yet, but they're on their way!

		⚫	===Why are my FPS is low?===
⚫	~~(DSPWiki Editor's note~~: Yes, [[achievements]] have been added to the game and they count towards Steam Achievements if playing the Steam version, or toward Xbox achievements if playing on the Microsoft PC or GamePass PC version.)

⚫	===Why ~~the~~ FPS is low?===

	A: Please check out whether your computer meets the minimum configuration requirements first. If your computer has 2 graphic cards (integrated + dedicated GPUs), follow the steps below to set your dedicated GPU up as default:		A: Please check out whether your computer meets the minimum configuration requirements first. If your computer has 2 graphic cards (integrated + dedicated GPUs), follow the steps below to set your dedicated GPU up as default:
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	# Click the "Add" button in the first selection of custom programs, and select the application to use the discrete graphics card in the drop-down box		# Click the "Add" button in the first selection of custom programs, and select the application to use the discrete graphics card in the drop-down box
	# Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor" in the graphics processor in the second column, then click Apply at the bottom right corner		# Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor" in the graphics processor in the second column, then click Apply at the bottom right corner
			As many other factory games with growing factories, you will face increasing performance demand as you expand your factory.

	===I can’t move the mouse after changing the graphic resolution.===		===I can’t move the mouse after changing the graphic resolution.===
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	===Can I rebind [[Keybindings\|shortcut keys/hotkeys]]?===		===Can I rebind [[Keybindings\|shortcut keys/hotkeys]]?===

		⚫	A: Most shortcut keys/hotkeys can be rebound; but a few are not yet supported, e.g. 'E' for open inventory)
	A: We plan to implement that ASAP.

⚫	~~(DSPWiki Editor's Note~~: Most shortcut keys/hotkeys can be rebound; but a few are not yet supported, e.g. 'E' for open inventory)

	===How come the game is only a few hundred MB? I was expecting a size of GB!===		===How come the game is only a few hundred MB? I was expecting a size of GB!===

Antt1995 at 11:56, 3 January 2024

2024-01-03T11:56:38Z

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	(New [[FAQ Dark Fog\|Dark Fog FAQ]])		(New [[FAQ Dark Fog\|Dark Fog FAQ]])
	== FAQs ==		== FAQs ==
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	=== How advanced is the Early Access version? How long is the estimated gameplay time?===		=== How advanced is the Early Access version? How long is the estimated gameplay time?===

Antt1995 at 11:52, 3 January 2024

2024-01-03T11:52:31Z

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	(Disclaimer: Much of the below was directly copied from the Steam Community FAQ, located at https://steamcommunity.com/app/1366540/discussions/0/3111392579687729387/ . Where possible, DSP Wiki has clarified certain questions and answers, or provided links to relevant wiki articles. This FAQ was compared against the Steam version on 2/8/2021 and updated accordingly.)		(Disclaimer: Much of the below was directly copied from the Steam Community FAQ, located at https://steamcommunity.com/app/1366540/discussions/0/3111392579687729387/ . Where possible, DSP Wiki has clarified certain questions and answers, or provided links to relevant wiki articles. This FAQ was compared against the Steam version on 2/8/2021 and updated accordingly.)

	(New [[Dark Fog ~~FAQ~~\|~~FAQ~~ Dark Fog]])		(New [[FAQ Dark Fog\|Dark Fog FAQ]])
	== FAQs ==		== FAQs ==

Antt1995: Dark Fog FAQ

2024-01-03T11:51:49Z

Dark Fog FAQ

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	== Disclaimer ==		== Disclaimer ==
	(Disclaimer: Much of the below was directly copied from the Steam Community FAQ, located at https://steamcommunity.com/app/1366540/discussions/0/3111392579687729387/ . Where possible, DSP Wiki has clarified certain questions and answers, or provided links to relevant wiki articles. This FAQ was compared against the Steam version on 2/8/2021 and updated accordingly.)		(Disclaimer: Much of the below was directly copied from the Steam Community FAQ, located at https://steamcommunity.com/app/1366540/discussions/0/3111392579687729387/ . Where possible, DSP Wiki has clarified certain questions and answers, or provided links to relevant wiki articles. This FAQ was compared against the Steam version on 2/8/2021 and updated accordingly.)

			(New [[Dark Fog FAQ\|FAQ Dark Fog]])
	== FAQs ==		== FAQs ==

imported>76561198201266937: Restored the text from the FAQ and moved the updated information that hasn't been incorporated into the Steam FAQ yet into DSPWiki Editor notes

2023-02-13T01:15:24Z

Restored the text from the FAQ and moved the updated information that hasn't been incorporated into the Steam FAQ yet into DSPWiki Editor notes

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	=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===		=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===

			A: Not in the current version, but mecha-customization will be implemented in the future.
⚫	A: ~~YES~~ ~~YOU~~ ~~CAN~~!!! Check out this patch note for more info [[Patch_Notes/0.9.24.11182\|Patch_Notes-0.9.24.11182]]

		⚫	(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, now you can!!! Check out this patch note for more info [[Patch_Notes/0.9.24.11182\|Patch_Notes-0.9.24.11182]])

	=== Can I land on other planets?===		=== Can I land on other planets?===
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	A: Not at all. [[Stars_and_planets]] have different ecological environments and materials. Some [[:Category:Rare Material\|rare materials]] can only be found on certain planets. Their revolution and rotation are different as well, which influence how you produce solar- and wind energy.		A: Not at all. [[Stars_and_planets]] have different ecological environments and materials. Some [[:Category:Rare Material\|rare materials]] can only be found on certain planets. Their revolution and rotation are different as well, which influence how you produce solar- and wind energy.

			(DSPWiki Editor's note: However all planets, other than gas and ice giants, are the same size)

	===Will Icarus burn if I get too close to a star?===		===Will Icarus burn if I get too close to a star?===
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	===Does the game have achievements?===		===Does the game have achievements?===

			A: Not yet, but they're on their way!
⚫	A: Yes, [[achievements]] have been added to the game and they count towards Steam Achievements.

		⚫	(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, [[achievements]] have been added to the game and they count towards Steam Achievements if playing the Steam version, or toward Xbox achievements if playing on the Microsoft PC or GamePass PC version.)

	===Why the FPS is low?===		===Why the FPS is low?===
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	A: It's not included yet, but it's in the plans and will be implemented later on. The game is currently in the Early Access stage, and there are many features yet to be developed. As we said earlier, stay tuned for our development roadmap, which will be announced soon.		A: It's not included yet, but it's in the plans and will be implemented later on. The game is currently in the Early Access stage, and there are many features yet to be developed. As we said earlier, stay tuned for our development roadmap, which will be announced soon.

			(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, now you can!!! Check out this patch note for more info [[Patch_Notes/0.9.24.11182\|Patch_Notes-0.9.24.11182]])

	===I see a strange ring on the planet's surface.===		===I see a strange ring on the planet's surface.===
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	===Can a building of the same style be upgraded directly without dismantling and rebuilding?===		===Can a building of the same style be upgraded directly without dismantling and rebuilding?===

			A: That is not supported yet, but will be implemented further down the road.
⚫	A: Yes, there is an upgrade tool that allows you to individually upgrade buildings or mass upgrade many parts of your factory at once (including belts!).

		⚫	(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, there is now an upgrade tool that allows you to individually upgrade buildings or mass upgrade many parts of your factory at once (including belts and sorters!))
	===Can parts of my factory be copied and pasted for easier replication & planning (Blueprints)?===

			==='''Can the sorter be planned in advance (with a blueprint)?'''===
	A: Yes, blueprints are an unlockable feature through research in the game. [[Mass Construction (Upgrade)/UpgradeInfo\|Mass Construction]]

			A: That is not supported yet, but will be implemented further down the road.

			(DSPWiki Editor's note: Yes, blueprints are an unlockable feature through research in the game. [[Mass Construction (Upgrade)/UpgradeInfo\|Mass Construction]]. Also you can select a building with its sorters using SHIFT+LMB and then place copies of them by holding LMB and dragging a row of them (use TAB to adjust spacing between the buildings)

	===Why can't the sorter fill the maximum material capacity of the building?===		===Why can't the sorter fill the maximum material capacity of the building?===
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	===I wish the direction of the conveyor belt and the sorter could be adjusted in a more convenient way.===		===I wish the direction of the conveyor belt and the sorter could be adjusted in a more convenient way.===

			A: We're planning for it!
⚫	A: Conveyor belts can have their direction flipped as of the patch released January 5th 2023. [[Patch_Notes/0.9.27.15466]] Please read the [[Conveyor Belts#Player Tips .26 Tricks\|conveyor belts]] page for more details.

		⚫	(DSPWiki Editor's note: Conveyor belts can have their direction flipped as of the patch released January 5th 2023. [[Patch_Notes/0.9.27.15466]] Please read the [[Conveyor Belts#Player Tips .26 Tricks\|conveyor belts]] page for more details.)

	===What will happen if I demolish the building which contains materials?===		===What will happen if I demolish the building which contains materials?===
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	The storage tank can be dismantled, but the materials in it will disappear. The premise of the demolition of the storage is that your inventory's empty space is enough to hold the materials from the storage. When the production equipment is dismantled, if the backpack has enough space to hold the materials from it, you'll get the materials in your inventory. Otherwise, the materials will disappear.		The storage tank can be dismantled, but the materials in it will disappear. The premise of the demolition of the storage is that your inventory's empty space is enough to hold the materials from the storage. When the production equipment is dismantled, if the backpack has enough space to hold the materials from it, you'll get the materials in your inventory. Otherwise, the materials will disappear.

	(DSPWiki Editor's Note: There are some cases where attempting to dismantle a building with more ~~cargo~~ than your inventory can hold will prevent you from dismantling the building, rather than destroying the cargo. At this time, it is unclear what the exact criteria are.)		(DSPWiki Editor's Note: There are some cases where attempting to dismantle a building with more material than your inventory can hold will prevent you from dismantling the building, rather than destroying the cargo. At this time, it is unclear what the exact criteria are. However the game now drops the excess material on the ground, rather than automatically destroying it. After clearing space in your inventory you can pick up this dropped material)

	(DSPWiki Editor's Other Note: Always be aware of how much inventory space you have available. Even when crafting an item in your replicator, if you have insufficient inventory space to hold the finished item, it will be lost.)

	===Why is the sorting function of the high-speed sorter smarter than the rapid sorter? ===		===Why is the sorting function of the high-speed sorter smarter than the rapid sorter? ===
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	A: We plan to implement that ASAP.		A: We plan to implement that ASAP.

			(DSPWiki Editor's Note: Most shortcut keys/hotkeys can be rebound; but a few are not yet supported, e.g. 'E' for open inventory)

	===How come the game is only a few hundred MB? I was expecting a size of GB!===		===How come the game is only a few hundred MB? I was expecting a size of GB!===
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	===How can I discard items in my inventory?===		===How can I discard items in my inventory?===
	A: Select the item you want to discard and press Del on your keyboard.		A: Select the item you want to discard and press Del on your keyboard.

			(DSPWiki Editor's Note: This now discards the item onto the ground. You could use the 'Erase All Litter' button to delete it from the ground. Of you could use SHIFT+Del to discard it directly from the game)

	===What's your plan of Localization?===		===What's your plan of Localization?===

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2023-02-12T02:18:27Z

I wish the direction of the conveyor belt and the sorter could be adjusted in a more convenient way.

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	===I wish the direction of the conveyor belt and the sorter could be adjusted in a more convenient way.===		===I wish the direction of the conveyor belt and the sorter could be adjusted in a more convenient way.===

			A: Conveyor belts can have their direction flipped as of the patch released January 5th 2023. [[Patch_Notes/0.9.27.15466]] Please read the [[Conveyor Belts#Player Tips .26 Tricks\|conveyor belts]] page for more details.
	A: We're planning for it!

	===What will happen if I demolish the building which contains materials?===		===What will happen if I demolish the building which contains materials?===

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Can a building of the same style be upgraded directly without dismantling and reinstalling?

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	===Does the game have achievements?===		===Does the game have achievements?===

			A: Yes, [[achievements]] have been added to the game and they count towards Steam Achievements.
	A: Not yet, but they're on their way!

	===Why the FPS is low?===		===Why the FPS is low?===
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	A: Please restart the game to apply this change fully.		A: Please restart the game to apply this change fully.

	===Can a building of the same style be upgraded directly without dismantling and ~~reinstalling~~?===		===Can a building of the same style be upgraded directly without dismantling and rebuilding?===

			A: Yes, there is an upgrade tool that allows you to individually upgrade buildings or mass upgrade many parts of your factory at once (including belts!).
	A: That is not supported yet, but will be implemented further down the road.

	===Can ~~the~~ ~~sorter~~ be ~~planned~~ in ~~advance~~ ~~(with~~ a ~~blueprint~~)?===		===Can parts of my factory be copied and pasted for easier replication & planning (Blueprints)?===

			A: Yes, blueprints are an unlockable feature through research in the game. [[Mass Construction (Upgrade)/UpgradeInfo\|Mass Construction]]
	A: That is not supported yet, but will be implemented further down the road.

	===Why can't the sorter fill the maximum material capacity of the building?===		===Why can't the sorter fill the maximum material capacity of the building?===

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Can I change the look of the mecha?

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	=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===		=== Can I change the look of the mecha?===

			A: YES YOU CAN!!! Check out this patch note for more info [[Patch_Notes/0.9.24.11182\|Patch_Notes-0.9.24.11182]]
	A: Not in the current version, but mecha-customization will be implemented in the future.

	=== Can I land on other planets?===		=== Can I land on other planets?===

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2021-02-22T19:02:52Z

Removed NOTOC tag to make the Qs easier to see & find. Added Q & A regarding save file location.

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	A: You can join our official [[https://discord.gg/sSVZ4WQ Discord]] and our Steam forums. (Discord is more recommended)		A: You can join our official [[https://discord.gg/sSVZ4WQ Discord]] and our Steam forums. (Discord is more recommended)

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