ok... with the blessing of the admin, I am starting a FAQ tread to guide new players (newbies ) in the game. Feel free to make comments and corrections to this treads (as I know the admins will... although I try not to give them any reason to :P). This thread is aimed to answer the frequently asked questions from newbies and will not cover as much (or as detailed, for that matter) as the manual does.
Starting with the basics...
Q1: What is this game about?
A1: This is an economy simulation. Players start and manage their own company and try to acheive their goals (highscores / research levels / profit ...etc., or just not to go bankrupt :P).
Q2: What should I start with?
A2: Start with reading the manual. You can find it here; http://en.industrie-tycoon.de/downloads.html .
Download and save it, as you will find it helpful in the future.
Q3: What is the "gfx-pack"?
A3: It is the graphics pack and it is currently in use. Download it, save it onto your computer and input the address you stored at into the designated place under the
"option" page in the game. It helps the game page load quicker by loading the graphics from your computer (from where you stored the gfx-pack).
Q4: Is there a way to make quick cash?
A4: You can try hacking into the server although that is illegal, unethnical, highly-inappropriate and you will definitely be banned after doing so (that is, you are highly discouraged to do that ). So, I guess the answer is NO.
You HAVE to put in some effort to start up well. Reading this thread is a good start.
Q5: How can I make money?
A5: The official answer is "build something and make something, then sell that something". A common suggestion is to build up a production chain (from raw materials to factories to shop). Product / production information can be found here; http://en.industrie-tycoon.de/products.html . You should also look into SuDe (Supply&Demand) before deciding on an industry. Please note that farms and vineyards only harvest once a year, which means you would not have any cash-in from them in the period before the first harvest while you have cash-out for maintenance and salaries.
Q6: How do I build buildings?
A6: Please read the manual!! ... or the "tutorial/walkthrough" thread below...
Q7: What is a good map?
A7: You would want plenty of resources and of a variety either if you have not decided on an industry / industries. If you have, however, it could be helpful to have more of those resources used in that industry / those industries that you plan on going into.
Q8: How often are goods produced?
A8: Most of the goods are produced every wu (which stands for world update). It is on the top of every hours (x:00) in real life. However, farms and vineyards only harvest once a year (12 wus).
Q9: Do the buildings produce even if I am not online?
A9: Yes, they do. However, you may go bankrupt if you don't have the cash or cash in-flow.
Q10: How often are goods sold in shops?
A10: Goods are sold in shops every wu (which stands for world update). It is on the top of every hours (x:00) in real life
Q11: How long can I be offline?
A11: You can be offline / inactive (not logging on) for 1440 hours, after which your account will be deleted.
Q12: Which industry is best to start with for newbies?
A12: Different players have different recommendations. It is up to you to decide which industry you want to go into. Some common recommendations include furniture and diy. Nevertheless, you should make use of the SuDe data to make your own choice.
... to be continued...