Captain's Log
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:15 am
Hi everyone! Are you a Barotrauma veteran? Or a resourceful newcomer? Whatever your story, share it here, along with you favourite play style and all tips and tricks for surviving on Europa.
I will start:
BAROTRAUMA 101 (Steam Early Access version).
Barotrauma’s core gameplay focuses on co-operative crew simulation. For maximum enjoyability, we suggest new players finish the tutorial first and then embark on a co-op mission with friends, as communication is key and the complex in-game systems take some time to master. Single player will be more fun for more experienced players, and the single player and campaign modes are currently still not finalised.
General
Inside the sub
Outside the sub (ruins & outposts)
About hosting servers
Please see this Steam discussion post for detailed information.
I will start:
BAROTRAUMA 101 (Steam Early Access version).
Barotrauma’s core gameplay focuses on co-operative crew simulation. For maximum enjoyability, we suggest new players finish the tutorial first and then embark on a co-op mission with friends, as communication is key and the complex in-game systems take some time to master. Single player will be more fun for more experienced players, and the single player and campaign modes are currently still not finalised.
General
- Expect a lot of trial and error to begin with; operating a submarine is no easy task. The in-game tutorial for each player class will help you get started.
- Captain, Engineer and Mechanic are key roles, so always try to have those accounted for.
- Always communicate with your crewmates! Currently, we encourage using Skype or Discord for voice communication, as the in-game VOIP isn’t yet finalised.
- Some player classes have a special toolbox container in their inventory, with tools important to that class (mechanics get a wrench, welding tool and crowbar, for example).
- There’s a difference between ‘using’ and ‘interacting’ with items. If left-clicking doesn’t work, try pressing E.
Inside the sub
- Familiarise yourself with the sub’s layout. Knowing where to find a diving suit, medical supplies or more oxygen can make or break a mission when crisis breaks out.
- Make sure you’re carrying enough emergency supplies – and make sure to leave some for other players, too.
- The sub needs regular maintenance – keep the machines and devices in good condition to make sure they’re working when you need them.
- Keep the nuclear reactor on automatic mode while not directly using it to prevent most power outages and overheating.
- Autopilot is best to maintain position, manual pilot is the most efficient way to navigate to locations.
- Remember it takes time to speed and slow down your sub, so move carefully! Hitting a wall is a sure way to crack the hull.
- Make sure you don’t wear diving masks or suits in the sub for no reason – it wastes resources, and you may even suffocate if you aren’t careful.
- Oxygen tanks can be refilled at the oxygen generator and battery cells recharged at a recharge dock or a battery.
Outside the sub (ruins & outposts)
- Make sure you bring enough oxygen when exploring a ruin – you don’t want to die carrying a relic back.
- Go out in pairs or groups if possible. Major artifacts take both hands to carry, so you can’t use weapons or other items while carrying one.
- There are sometimes multiple artifacts inside, and a hand-held sonar will point you to the right one. Keep it on passive if you want a map of the surrounding area.
- Bring a plasma cutter to get through thinner walls.
- Bring a harpoon gun to deal with the alien lifeforms waiting to jump out and attack you.
- In campaign mode, you will need to restock at outposts, as your sub does not regenerate supplies.
About hosting servers
Please see this Steam discussion post for detailed information.