Frequently Asked Questions
Escape Velocity
License Codes and Registration
- Why should I register my copy of Escape Velocity?
- How do I register my copy of Escape Velocity?
- How do I purchase a License Code?
- Once I have purchased my License Code, how do I enter it into the software?
- My License Code is invalid - what is wrong?
- Is my License Code good forever?
- I have lost my License Code, how can I get it replaced?
- Will there be future versions of Escape Velocity?
- Will Escape Velocity ever be networkable?
- Will Escape Velocity ever be ported to Windows?
Game Play
- Can I jump through multiple systems at once?
- Why can't I launch any space-borne ships?
- How do I play Escape Velocity?
- How can I pause or abort a game?
- Are there cheat codes in this game?
- How can I save a pilot?
- What is the Strict Play option?
- What is gambling for?
- How do I receive new missions?
- How do you improve your legal status in a system?
- How do I join a particular government?
- Is there a find feature for the map?
- How do I select different planets in the system?
- I purchased a few missiles, but why don't they show up?
- Why won't some of my escorts fight back when I'm attacked?
- How do you fire escorts, or release them from servitude?
- Why can't I board a ship twice?
- Why are there ships I can't board at all?
- Why can't I use my escorts for mission related cargo?
- How do I get special items, such as the cloaking device, and particle beam?
- Can I purchase Rebel or Confederate ships?
- I have a mission to insert Rebel Commandos on Luna, why can't I finish it?
- What the heck is a forklift?
- Why can't I hit anything with my space bombs?
- A planet won't let me land, and I am tired of paying bribes - what can I do?
- How do I communicate with a planet?
- How can I improve my chances of capturing a ship?
- How do I get special items, such as the cloaking device or particle beam?
- Does Captain Hector serve any real purpose?
- How do I write my own missions and create my own galaxies?
- I think I saw someone from Ambrosia flying a ship; was I hallucinating?
- Is there an end to the game?
Compatibility
- Is Escape Velocity OS X native, will it ever be?
- Why does Escape Velocity run poorly when I play it in Classic under OS X?
- Does Escape Velocity work on a PowerMac? Is it PowerPC native?
- Escape Velocity downloaded in MacBinary format (.bin). How do I convert the file?
- I am having problems with Escape Velocity not described in this FAQ - what can I do?
History
For more information, system requirements, and product specifications, visit the Escape Velocity product page.