FAQs

How does fuel work?

Movement in TextSpaced is measured in light-years, or LYs and each ship has a maximum range it can travel in one 'FTL jump' and how quickly it can regenerate travel charge used, consuming fuel in the process. The range is measured in LYs, such as the starting Shuttle having a range of 2 LYs, meaning it can move 2 light years instantly in a single FTL jump. The charge cycle is measured in minutes, a charge cycle of 5 minutes for example means a ship can recharge 0.1 LYs every 5 minutes in real-time. This type of instant travel is called faster-than-light or FTL and can only be performed if the destination is a system, however, you can also travel at sublight speeds to any system or position you require. Travelling at sublight speeds also consumes fuel and takes time depending on the sublight speed of your ship, the Shuttle can travel at 0.2 LYs per minute for instance. If you run out of fuel your speed is reduced to 0.01 LYs per minute.