Starter Guide
Free Fly first session: what to do in your first hour
Use this page only when you are in Free Fly specifically and want one clean first-hour test of the game under event conditions. If you already bought a package, use the main first-session guide instead. If you want the wider event context before this first hour, open the full Free Fly guide.
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Treat this as the narrow first-hour test during Free Fly: can you leave the station, fly one simple loop, and decide whether the game is worth more time? This page is narrower than both the full Free Fly guide and the main first-session guide.
- This page is narrower than the main first-session guide. Use it only for a clean Free Fly trial under event conditions.
- Your job is not to see everything. Your job is to finish one simple loop and log out with a fair impression of the game during Free Fly.
- Your goal in Free Fly is one clean loop: spawn → claim ship → fly → finish one simple contract → log out without drama.
- Avoid “hard mode” first: don’t start with FPS bunkers, complicated cargo, or long multi-stop jobs.
- Judge the game fairly: test once in a heavy hub, then once in a calmer location. If FPS/stutter dominates, fix performance first.
Do this now
- Set your spawn (so you don’t repeat the worst spawn walk).
- Claim a ship at the ASOP terminal and do a short takeoff/landing practice.
- Run one simple courier/delivery contract (single pickup → single dropoff).
- Cash out and stop: after one completed loop, decide if you want to try combat or exploration next.
- If it felt rough, don’t quit yet — do the 10-minute performance baseline and retest in the same place.
Common mistakes (and exact fixes)
| Mistake | What happens | Fix (exact) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting with FPS bunkers | You lose gear fast and think the game is “impossible”. | Do one courier loop first; treat FPS as your second session. |
| Changing goals every 5 minutes | No learning curve → no fun. | Repeat the same simple loop once more before switching. |
| Judging the game on one chaotic moment | You get a distorted impression. | Retest in the same location after any fix. |
Best next steps
- Open the full Free Fly guide — best next step if you want the wider event context and beginner expectations.
- Open the main first-session guide if you want the same core loop with a fuller beginner walkthrough.
- See what carries over if you are deciding whether a later purchase makes sense.
- Use the buying guide only after this first-hour test clicked and you want the minimum clean path into the game.
FAQ
Can I do this without buying a package?
Yes during Free Fly. Outside Free Fly you need a starter package to keep playing.
What is the best first contract type?
A single pickup → single dropoff courier mission is usually the easiest first contract.
What if I can’t find my ship?
Use an ASOP terminal to retrieve it; if it’s destroyed, use Claim.
Should I play solo or with people?
Solo is fine for the first loop. Playing with one experienced friend reduces confusion dramatically.
When should I decide to buy?
After you’ve completed one clean loop and performance isn’t blocking your fun.