BYOS

= BYOS: Build your own ship = Let's be blunt. Many of the Starbound default ships leave a lot to be desired. Layouts, overall look, distance from teleporter to command console, or just the absurd requirements to upgrade them for little gain.

To this end, Frackin Universe has integrated a Build Your Own Ship system that upon choosing, will allow you to be the master of your entire ship. Replace the entire thing, fly in a tiny hut made of mud & grass. Or build something so massive it takes up the entire shipworld. Go wild. Build wild.

Features
Choosing BYOS when starting the game allows you to build and design your own ship and choosing Frackin' Ship lets you modify the template, but also build normally around the pre-designed ship.

BYOS requires you to research and craft an STL Drive and later, Small FTL Drive for your ship to move between stars.

Craft boosters like the Small STL Booster and Small FTL Booster to make your ship move faster. Bigger boosters will reduce your ship's mass.

This also allows you to increase the fuel capacity by building Fuel Tanks, Fuel Purifiers and crew members that decrease fuel cost.

Tips: How to build your ship
1. Place background walls where you want gravity. No walls behind your character make them float in zero G and suffocate.

2. Leave some space for boosters - they are definitely worth the resources for faster ship movement.

3. Build a Gravity Normalizer if you want to do some work outside your ship without placing walls everywhere.

4. If you find yourself in zero G, you can always BEAM DOWN.

Any spear with the Rocket Spear alternate attack, Core Spear, Air Dash Techs, Gyrostabilizer will help you move around outside the ship. Although, be careful with the Air Dash.

5. Be creative!

FAQ
Q: Can I switch back from BYOS to a default ship? Or the other way around?

A: No. BYOS is a one way trip. Once you have chosen one or the other, that's what you've got. So slow down, think it over, and choose wisely.

Q: I didn't get a choice. Give me a refund.

A: That's not a question. But basically, not all species are supported by default in the BYOS system. You'll need a patch, or to make a patch.

Q: How do I make this less slow?

A: There's a ship component crafting table. As you progress, you'll unlock better thrusters, warp cores, and more.

Q: Can I move the spawn point?

A: Yes. But you'll need to pay attention to the teleporter you're building.