Up to speed

[victoriaks01]

upgrading your ships could be done for a price or quest at the space station perhaps. Currently the starting put the player at severe risk with all the surveillance drones. Currently I decided to remove this mod until a viable way to start the mod. I see no other alternative, so I created a new playthrough and wait with anticipation.

 

[Geldric]

Hmm, that sux that you're struggling

The first thing that comes to mind is the difficulty setting; have you tried lowering them (there are 2 for ship combat)?

I've started this mod with 2 brand new saves and didn't experience any issues. I hope this helps:

Both times I kicked off the mod by jumping to a level 20 system, since there's nothing you can do to prevent the outcome, I just submit. Even with the base Frontier ship, since there's no fighting, nothing hard here.

However, once you meet w/Torin and jump to Eridani III. It's a level 20 system and you DO have to fight off the drones after you scan the planet. Even with the Frontier, if you remove all weapons and then add three of the Disruptor 3300 weapons; you can run those at full power(9), full shields (3) and 1 pip on your engines (2 if you assigned Vasco to your ship) and of course have at least 10 to 15 Ship Parts available. <- while fighting keep an eye on your hull health and hit the "O" key as soon as it shows.

Oh and since you mentioned starting a new save; Did you know that the Kidstuff trait eventually gives you a free ship? It's not very hard to advance your parents "story" to unlock the ship. It has a 20 power reactor and it much easier to upgrade than the Frontier. Let me know if you'd like more info.

 

[Bobwalt]

I don’t know, I think I would wait until after I recruited Sam and then got the Razorleaf before adding Watchtower.

 

[Geldric]

I mean if we're throwing out options for a fresh save; I suggest completing the Freestar (Ron Hope) mission. The Star Eagle is pretty much the best class "A" ship you can get. The only downside from the Razorleaf is Spacers won't run away from you