Star Citizen Freefly Starter Guide

Write an article pointed at new players coming in for a free fly to give them a leg up with knowledge to help them success.  This can be more of an index of guides that will help someone get started but should have some meat and potatoes to it to act as glue for all the sub-references.  This is an article style which we could publish a revised copy of each time there is a freefly so readers feel confident it is fresh information.

This should be a simple guide that covers the various phases starting with actually installing the game.  We'll probably want to draft ANOTHER article that covers why the game needs to be installed on an SSD and maybe eventually draft ANOTHER article that covers some of the common issues that pop up with the RSI Launcher and installing the game and workarounds for those issues.

We'll want to create and reference articles on configuring the game:

• Configuring in-game graphics settings for best performance
• Mapping a Gamepad
• Mapping a HOSAS/HOTAS: https://blackgearrooks.com/community/how-to-articles/why-you-should-really-map-your-own-controls-for-your-new-flight-sticks/

An article on choosing the best starting city for the individual.. basically an overview on each starter city with pros and cons.

Reference our article on Dynamic Shader Compilation and why the game runs like crap during the first 30 minutes.

An overview of the various gameplay professions.  We'll also want a link to a future article that covers each "profession" in depth.

StarHunter drops this copypasta on reddit that has a TON of great references:  https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/17gz5l0/joining_sc_for_the_first_time/k6komnm/?context=3

List of subarticles which we need to create:

• Account Creation, referral, and game Installation guide
• Common Installation Issues and Errors and their workarounds
• Configuring in-game graphics settings for best performance
• Mapping a Gamepad
• Mapping a HOSAS/HOTAS
• Why you should really map your own controls for your new flight sticks
• How to get into your ship and take off - Drafted: https://blackgearrooks.com/?p=564
• How to land - Drafted: https://blackgearrooks.com/?p=570
• How to use quantum travel - Draft started: https://blackgearrooks.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=429&action=edit
• How to quantum travel with multiple ships
• Overview of various "starter" professions
  • Cargo Trading
  • Delivery Missions
  • Bunker Missions
  • Space Flight Bounty Missions
  • FPS Bounty Missions
  • Combat Service Beacons
  • Illegal Monitor removal missions
  • Ship Mining
  • Hand Mining
  • Salvaging
• Selecting the starter game package that's right for you
• Ship fitting guide
• FPS Gear Guide and why you shouldn't get attached to your gear
• How to get rid of crimestat
• So you went to prison.  Now what?

List of completed subarticles:

• Star Citizen Ship Insurance Explained
• Choosing the Best Starting Location
• Dynamic Shader Compilation and Star Citizen Performance