Exploring the Major Flaws of Starfield

Okay, let’s dive into this Starfield thing. So, imagine, you’ve got a universe in front of you, a thousand planets waiting to be explored. Sounds epic, right? But hold up. This vast openness can play tricks on you, like accidentally deleting a save file or just getting bored. Yep, it happens.

The game’s set for a slow journey. You gotta let the story and all these little details soak in. Think about where to put your skill points, don’t clutter your cargo hold, and invest in the folks and crafting around you. This will turn that vastness of space not into a grind, but into your very own space opera. Sounds poetic, huh? Anyway, here’s a few no-nos if you wanna avoid feeling like a lost rookie.

Rushing the Main Story

This isn’t Skyrim, folks. No ticking clock. If you zip through the story and go straight for artifacts, you’ll miss all the juicy side quests, like faction tales or cool perks with companions. You’ll need those for epic late-game battles. Trust me. Try diving into at least one faction — maybe the UC Vanguard for ship battles, or Freestar for stealth. Building an outpost on some rich planet first doesn’t hurt, either.

Inventory: The Black Hole

You know that moment when you’re grabbing every med pack, every mug, and suddenly it all grinds to a halt? Yep, encumbered. New Atlantis might seem like a dumping ground, but vendors there can only buy so much. So, what’s left? A cluttered mess you can’t escape. Best tip: Carry essentials — digipicks, ammo, and rare gear. Offload extra stuff to your buddies or outposts.

Skill Points: Use ‘Em Wisely

No do-overs with skills. Choose badly, like investing early in something unnecessary, and you’re out of luck. Take Boost Pack Training for getting around, Targeting for fights, and Security for lockpicking. Focus on what matches your play style, and save crafting skills for mid-game.

Ignoring Ship Combat Basics

Space fights are key. If your ship’s weak, you’re toast. Use lasers to knock out shields, then missiles for the win. Being able to juggle power among engines, shields, and weapons is the trick. And get a C-class reactor before big missions. Seriously, don’t skip this — you’ll regret it when you’re space dust.

Skipping Companion Quests

Characters like Sarah and Barrett? They’ve got awesome quests that give you cool stuff like ship upgrades or character boosts. Push too far into the main story and you might lock yourself out of these. Spend some time building those relationships early. It’ll deepen your experience and beef up your character.

Crafting and Research

Weapons and suits? They can get useless if you don’t mod them. Mods make them better in every way. Also, crafting chems can help with regen and damage resistance. Don’t lag behind on this. Weapons Engineering and Pharmacology unlock game-changers like suppressors and combat buffs. Build outpost hydroponics for endless resources. Seriously, if you ignore crafting, you’re basically tying a hand behind your back.

Anyway, there you have it. Starfield’s a beast of a game, but if you avoid these missteps, you just might conquer those starry skies.