The boyfriend has been toiling away many hours in FTL: Faster Than Light recently. I’ve been playing vicariously through him and helping him along the path to victory by suggesting horrible and poorly thought out ideas.
Yes, let’s remove all of the oxygen from your ship. That will surely ward off your intruders!
Or kill your entire crew…
But at least those bad guys are gone! Problem solved!
For those who have never played FTL, it’s a very interesting strategy game that limits your upgrade paths. Will you go for the ion cannon or lasers given the chance? Cloaking or anti-missile drones? There doesn’t seem to be a correct answer — every option has its benefits and downsides depending on your situation. I’m still in the process of learning how to play FTL decently, but I have learned one key thing…
When in doubt, do your best to avoid the sun.
OH NO, NOT THE SUN. THIS IS SO UNFORTUNATE!
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