I wish it was part of the game by default and I'm not sure why it isn't. But still, I'd love to see it implemented, just to find out how it would work.

I've literally just started playing, so I might feel differently once I have more tech unlocked, but I found the lack of wiggle room with my initial designs very disappointing. Especially in prewarp, when I'd like to toss some more engines on my ships, it just was NOT a real option, given the limits ...

Addictive AF. Like other's have said, I have never tried a game of this caliber and complexity. But after binging DasTactic's videos, and skimming the manual, I jumped in. It was tough, but I am learning, and getting better, but it still feels like I'm just getting started.

Okay, I sent in a ticket. Do you know if these are looked at over the weekends? Or should I wait until Monday before I expect a reply?

No, its not fixed. I was just meaning for when I need to launch to game to see if it crashes. It still crashes as the help window pops up on the main menu. Maaaybe I get like...3-4 seconds...I can sometimes close the help window and see the main menu...but just for a second before it crashes.

<t> Man, I've tried everything several times over. Been googling error codes and all that, but nothing seems to work. Net Framework 3.5 doesn't seem to be installing or being recognized. I can't figure out why...<br/>
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Oh, and the game won't start through the launcher anymore as well. I mean ...

<t> Here is the error I get when trying to install Net Framework 3.5<br/>
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[05/31/17,12:20:58] Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 (x64) 'package': [2] Error: Installation failed for component Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 (x64) 'package'. MSI returned error code 1603<br/>
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Okay, dotnetfx35.exe actually starts now and will try to install. Unfortunately, Setup.exe stops working near the end. I can't get through without it crashing. : /

I've tried running it as admin. Nothing happens except the box asking me if I'm sure about running the program. I click yes. Then nothing.

I'm going to try uninstalling all the net frameworks then reinstall them

<t> I installed the Realtek Driver, but nothing changed. Same crash on menu as soon as it loads.<br/>
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I've done nearly everything mentioned in that FAQ link...<br/>
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One thing I noticed is that dotnetfx35.exe doesn't seem to work or do anything. All the other stuff included in the ...

<t> I'm not using any mods, this is a fresh install. I've tried the steam version and the non-steam version. Same crash. <br/>
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I deleted defaultOptions, no change. I thought maybe this had to do with Internet Explorer, so I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the newest version, but no, same ...

Direct X didn't change anything...maybe gave me a second or two before it crashed again.

Uploaded the dxdiag file.

<t> As soon as the Help popup appears on the main menu, or maybe a second or two after, the game crashes.<br/>
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I've gone through the Support FAQ and tried everything. Nothing changes it.<br/>
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I'm on Windows 7<br/>
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Here is the crashlog.<br/>
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