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=Quitting=
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==Quitting==
Quitting and exiting the game may be accomplished in two ways. While in flight, press '''[ESC]'''. This brings up the quit function in the background operation of Vega Strike. Pressing '''[q]''' will then quit the game. Otherwise, press '''[ESC]''' again to return to normal flight.  
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Quitting and exiting the game may be accomplished in two ways. While in flight, press {{Key:Esc}}. This brings up the quit function in the background operation of Vega Strike. Pressing {{Key:EN:Q}} will then quit the game. Otherwise, press {{Key:Esc}} again to return to normal flight.  
  
To quit from a base, enter a base computer screen, select '''[Save/Load]''', then '''[Quit Game]'''.
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To quit from a base, enter a base computer screen and access the [[Manual:Computer:Game menu|In Game Menu]].
  
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==Pause==
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To pause during play, select either {{Key:EN:Pause}} or use pipe {{Key:EN:Shift left}} {{Key:EN:Backslash}}. Press again to resume play.
  
=Pause=
 
To pause during play, select either the '''[PAUSE]''' key or use pipe '''[ | ]'''. Press again to resume play.
 
  
 
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==Time-Compression==
=Time-Compression=
 
 
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{{Warning_text |
|text=(This function now serves more as a debugging tool rather than for general gameplay and will be removed at some stage. It is included here as all players still have general access to this function.)
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|text=This function is deprecated, and remains for the time being as a debugging tool. It is included here as all players still have general access to this function.
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Please note that time compression is '''extremely buggy''' and may cause unpredictable game behavior.  Players are advised to never use time compression in conjunction with other methods of insystem travel, especially the SPEC drive.
 
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Time compression speeds up the passing of time in Vega Strike. This is useful when a developer requires time to pass quickly. This could occur where a pilot is manually flying toward a target, or waiting for the fuel bars to regenerate to full.
 
Time compression speeds up the passing of time in Vega Strike. This is useful when a developer requires time to pass quickly. This could occur where a pilot is manually flying toward a target, or waiting for the fuel bars to regenerate to full.
  
Press '''[F9]''' to activate or increase, and '''[F10]''' to deactivate.
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Press {{Key:F9}} to activate or increase, and {{Key:F10}} to deactivate.
  
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Note: This Function is Disabled in v0.5.0 and Subsequent Versions
  
=Music=
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==Music==
 
Both music and sound are an integral feature of Vega Strike, providing the right mood and atmosphere; whether on a base, in the middle of space or a major battle. While initial settings for volume are determined at configuration, these settings can be adjusted in game. The player may also skip any music track being currently played.
 
Both music and sound are an integral feature of Vega Strike, providing the right mood and atmosphere; whether on a base, in the middle of space or a major battle. While initial settings for volume are determined at configuration, these settings can be adjusted in game. The player may also skip any music track being currently played.
  
==Music Controls==
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===Music Controls===
* '''[S]''' = Skip Music Track
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* {{Key:EN:Shift left}} {{Key:EN:S}} = Skip Music Track
* '''[.]''' = Sound Volume Up
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* {{Key:EN:Period}} = Sound Volume Up
* '''[,]''' = Sound Volume Down
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* {{Key:EN:Comma}} = Sound Volume Down
* '''[>]''' = Music Volume Up
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* {{Key:EN:Shift left}} {{Key:EN:Dot}} = Music Volume Up
* '''[<]''' = Music Volume Down
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* {{Key:EN:Shift left}} {{Key:EN:Comma}} = Music Volume Down
 
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[[Category:Manual|Gameplay functions]]
 
[[Category:Manual|Gameplay functions]]

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arrow_left.png Tractor beam arrow_up.png Manual Tutorial arrow_right.png

Quitting

Quitting and exiting the game may be accomplished in two ways. While in flight, press ESC_GENERAL.png. This brings up the quit function in the background operation of Vega Strike. Pressing Q_EN.png will then quit the game. Otherwise, press ESC_GENERAL.png again to return to normal flight.

To quit from a base, enter a base computer screen and access the In Game Menu.

Pause

To pause during play, select either PAUSE_EN.png or use pipe SHIFT_LEFT_EN.png BACKSLASH_EN.png. Press again to resume play.


Time-Compression

Time compression speeds up the passing of time in Vega Strike. This is useful when a developer requires time to pass quickly. This could occur where a pilot is manually flying toward a target, or waiting for the fuel bars to regenerate to full.

Press F9_GENERAL.png to activate or increase, and F10_GENERAL.png to deactivate.

Note: This Function is Disabled in v0.5.0 and Subsequent Versions

Music

Both music and sound are an integral feature of Vega Strike, providing the right mood and atmosphere; whether on a base, in the middle of space or a major battle. While initial settings for volume are determined at configuration, these settings can be adjusted in game. The player may also skip any music track being currently played.

Music Controls

  • SHIFT_LEFT_EN.png S_EN.png = Skip Music Track
  • DOT_EN.png = Sound Volume Up
  • COMMA_EN.png = Sound Volume Down
  • SHIFT_LEFT_EN.png DOT_EN.png = Music Volume Up
  • SHIFT_LEFT_EN.png COMMA_EN.png = Music Volume Down

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