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Plan your next StarMade session
Our independent guide examines StarMade’s sandbox tools, helping you understand how building, automation and multiplayer settings interact. By focusing on documented features, you can develop reliable strategies without relying on undocumented shortcuts or hidden bonuses.
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Sector Mapping
Select an unexplored sector, place a warp gate, then travel to a distant point and back. Record the number of jumps required with and without the gate to see how shortcuts affect navigation effort.
- Mark sector coordinates or keep a simple map to avoid losing direction.
- Place warp gates early to create shortcuts between distant regions.
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Symmetry Construction
Build a ship hull using symmetry mode, then duplicate the section with copy‑paste. Compare block count and time taken versus constructing the same shape manually.
- Use symmetry to mirror hull sections and reduce placement time.
- Save frequently used designs as templates for quick reuse.
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Weapon Mix Test
Equip a ship with both sniper beams and swarm missiles. Engage a target and note which weapon type delivers higher damage per encounter, highlighting the impact of modular configurations.
- Mix long‑range and short‑range weapons to cover different engagement distances.
- Connect weapons to logic gates for timed volleys or conditional firing.
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Logic Door Automation
Create a door that opens with an AND gate linked to a button and a DELAY gate. Activate the button and observe the timing difference introduced by the delay component.
- Start with basic AND/OR gates before attempting full CPU‑style circuits.
- Use DELAY gates to synchronize moving parts that must operate in sequence.
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Server Config Comparison
Play on two community servers that use different performance settings. Measure frame rates and object interaction smoothness to understand how config tweaks affect gameplay on various hardware.
- Read a server’s config description before joining to understand any custom rules.
- Adjust graphical settings to match your hardware for smoother multiplayer sessions.
