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Updated Version 20th June 2010

The idea for this thread is for any player (though aimed for new ones) to have a look at all the helpful threads for ogame related activities (from beginning the game to fleetsaving to forum rules).

I have updated this to include most of the forum rules. Do not let all the rules daunt you, just remember to check back to them whenever you need to post in the appropriate forum. Past the rules, there are the guides and walkthroughs and informational threads, just as before, though I have added some threads that may be of use to you. Hope this section version is even more helpful than the first. Criticisms are ALWAYS welcome, just do so in a friendly manner . h

So, let’s get this going.

Ogame Forum Board Rules/Announcements

Game Announcements
Game Announcements

This is the section where all announcements and information about the actual game will come from. Such information includes when new universes come out, when the start page is down, etc.

Board/Community Announcements
Board/Community Announcements

This section includes all information regarding the board and the community. Such information would include staff applications, pillory, etc.

Board Rules
Board Rules

This is where you can find all the rules regarding the ogame forum. Please read through this so you know how to behave on the boards

Game Rules
Game Rules

This is where you can read all the rules concerning the game. This covers rules on bashing, multiple accounts, etc.

Combat Report Section Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=501092

This is the section regarding rules for posting in the combat report section.

Hall of Fame Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=501090

If you ever have the good grace of posting a hall of fame (or the bad one) this is where you should check in for the rules.

Fan Art Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=501079

If you fancy yourself the artist, or wish to become one, the Fan Art section is a great place to have your abilities perfected. These are the rules for posting in the Fan Art section.

Alliance Diplomacy Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=501087

This is the thread for rules concerning Diplomacy. If you are the leader of an alliance, or the diplomacy leader of your alliance, please make sure you read through these rules for declaration of war, etc.

Alliance Introduction Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=531445

This is the rules section for introducing alliances. Those with the above thread would be concerned with reading through this section before introducing your alliance.

Who's responsible for each universe
Universe Responsibility

Here is where you can find out who is responsible for each universe in the diplomacy section. Please look at this if you have troubles in a particular universe.

Trading Rules
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=649449

If you ever need to trade in your universe, please read through the rules for posting in the trading section.

Rules for the RPG section
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=637231

If you are the writer type and like to try out some RPG, please read through the rules for starting up threads. Keep in mind they are VERY strict in this section. These apply for the RPG and non-RPG sections.

Pillory
http://board.ogame.org/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=282236

If you need to check on bannings for the ogame universes, please go through this. The ctrl f option really helps when trying to find names. REMEMBER, bannings are not to be discussed on the boards.


Informational/Guide/Walkthrough Threads


The Ogame wikipedia
http://ogame.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

This site is very informative on all the words and jargon that you will encounter here on the boards, and in the actual game. It is very easy to follow, and provides good definitions for each term applied in ogame.

Bibob's guide for terms used in ogame
A noob's guide to the terms used at Ogame.org, Ver 2.0

While this is helpful, it is somewhat confusing to read through, and doesn't have the helpful search like the wiki does. But I think it helps to give a better background of previous experiences. It helps people understand who the big dog alliances and the big dog people were back in the day

Explanation of who does what in ogame
Explanation: Who is who in the team

Should you have any troubles either on the board, or in game, please refer to this thread. If you have an in game related problem, please contact the correct GO (i.e. the GO for your universe). Or if you have a problem with something on the boards, contact the correct moderator (the moderator of board you are having trouble with). This site will tell you who does what in ogame.

Commander Description
OGame Commander description

kwinse gives a summary of what you get if you order the ogame commander feature.

List of Useful Ogame Programs
Useful Ogame Tools.

A list of all tools/help sites, add ons and simulators that can be used for Ogame.

For when you need to fleetsave
A Complete Guide to Fleetsaving and RapidFire

This is perhaps one of the most important threads on this forum. It details to a great extent how to fleetsave, and the effect of rapidfire. This is the most comprehensive guide to fleetsaving I've ever seen.

Ban Issues
Ban Issues

Explanations and tips around bans... how to avoid such, etc.

Complete Summary of buidlings, research, ships, and defense
Complete Guide to All Buildings, Researches, Fleets and Defences

While this doesn't give you any tips on how to play the game, it gives all the information you will ever need on any of those four things. A very nice source of information for anyone in the game.

A good FAQ on moon related questions
Moons, phalanxes and jumpgates FAQ

This thread provides the most common questions asked about moon related activities, and answers them to a proficient extent. It will make you somewhat knowledgable about moons and related aspects

A guide for what to do when attacked
What to do when you're being attacked

Ehh, in my opinion, this thread is best for deterring new players to act in the manner that he describes at the start of the thread. All the other information can be gleaned from other threads in a better explained manner

Rebuilding
Rebuiding after you have been crashed

This FAQ by Shade tells you how to handle when your fleet has been destroyed or you just "start from a scratch". Very helpful guide.

A general FAQ
Frequently asked questions

Much like the above one, I didn't really see how this thread jumped out more so than the others. Still, it provides questions and answers in a different light that might be more understandable than in the other thread.

More miscellaneous help
"How to", for Research/Technology, Fleet Saving, Resources

As I've stated before, all this information could have already been found in the other threads, but as I've also stated before, it might be provided in a different light more understandable to different players.

Dancake's start up guide
An early game guide.

I actually am following this loosely in universe 11, and it has done fairly well so far. Given Dancake's success in ogame, I can assure you that this is probably one of the best start up guides here.

The very first (I think) ogame start up guide
Gettin' started

Oh yeah, I remember following this one way back in the day. It was okay in the way it presented the material, but kind of hard to understand when you were first starting up, and had never encountered any of that stuff before. Maybe after reading all this other material (or at least some of it) then you will have a much better time with this manual.

Xenos' ogame guide
Unofficial FAQ. How to start playing 101.

Xenos did a pretty good job covering most of the bases with questions involving in game stuff. Just another source of information for all you eager players out there.

One more summary of techs, ships, buildings, etc
Entire Summary; Ships, Techs, etc.

Accomplice's guide to colonizinf a few new planets
Accomplice's Guide to Colonizing New Planets

Not as comprehensive as the Terminator's summary, but it was one of the first guides out here, so for posterity I will include it in the list. However, it is not important after you read Terminator's guide.

All kinds of Formulas around ogame
Updated Formula Thread

Ever wondered how the speed of a ship is calculated, or how long it takes to fly somewhere? Or do you plan to write a program for ogame and need a formula? This thread will be a great help for you!

Useful stuff about the Alliance Management
Alliances FAQ

Everything about the Alliance link, how to make an alliance page, the code to format the text, etc.

Different ways to play the game
Types of Players

Often the question comes up in the H&Q how to best play the game, what to build etc. I is pretty individual but this Thread might be a good help for you to find out what type of a player to become!

The myterious Dark Matter
FAQ on Dark Matter

Was recently introduced to hopefully minimize the payment problems. Dark Matter is needed to purchase Commander or Officers. Small quantities can also be found when doing an Expedition. In this FAQ you will find lots of useful information round about Dark Matter.

Analysis about the Fire Power of the Units
Fleet and Defences Fire Power Analysis

In this thread The Punish-ed analizes the fire power of the units.

Vacation Mode
Vacation Mode

How to enable it, how long it takes, how to disable it and some more.

If you have problems with Gamepay ...
Dark Matter Payment Problems

...don't point fingers at the staff, it is not their fault. In this FAQ you get the information on who to contact and what to do.

The art of gaining resources by recycling
Recyclers and Debris Fields FAQ

Some helpful facts about the debris fields and recycling.

The mysterious activity asterisk
Plaet Activity FAQ

It was changed back and forth in the past and it is not easy to find out how it actually behaves but Francolino took the time nonetheless and therefore this FAQ became possible.

The differen Engines
Drives FAQ

The different engines, how to calculate the speed of a ship, what ship uses what engine, etc. is all summed up in this thread.

Speeding up the game by using a local skin
How to use a local skin

In this tutorial we explain how to install a local skin, so that the graphics, etc. load faster. This is a bit tricky depending on what brower you use so follow the steps carefully.

Graviton Technology
Graviton FAQ v2

A quite expensive research because of the over 8000 Solar Satelites you have to build but needed for the RiPs! This tutorial will help you getting there!

Multialarm, what is that?
Help! Multialarm!

You wonder what it is? Well it has probably popped up when you tried to send of a ship to someone else playing in your network. Read this thread to find out more about it!

Expeditions and Merchants
Guide to Expeditions and the Merchants

A new aspect of the game: Expeditions and Merchants. But what can happen on an Expeditions and what has to be watched when having Merchants. A lot of nice information is covered by this Guide and it will be a good read if you plan to send your ships off on expeditions!

Another Guide about how to be successful in Ogame
So you wanna be a Hero? - from a n00b to a pr0

In this quite complex guide Unknown Hero explains a lot of aspects of the game based on the experience he gained having played the game for many years. It is a useful read for everyone that plans to play ogame for a while and be successful.

How to install and setup Galaxietool
GalaxieTool Guide v3

Galaxietool is a useful program, especially for alliances. You can insert the galaxy view into it and then find all planets of a certain player or an alliance. Very helpful to find moons and needed for the strategic Gameplay. but the installation is not easy and you need webspace with PHP and mysql. This tutorial explains how you can get Galaxietool and install it on free webspace (you don't have to pay).

Firefox Addon: FoxGame
FoxGame Guide

An Addon for the Firefox Browser that is made for Ogame. It has lots of useful functions and is approved by the Game Team, so you are allowed to use this addon. It will show when your fleet returns in the Fleet menu and has a lot more futures. This Guide covers it all.

The Alliance Combat System
Alliance Combat System Guide

The Alliance Combat System is a nice feature of the game that allows you to attack and defend with your alliance mates plus some more little tricks.

The Alliace Combat System once again
ACS~{Alliance Combat System} Tutorial

This is the older guide ... maybe it covers some things that are not explained in the other one.

A Mining Guide
Reaching the Top in Three weeks, Mining Guide

You want to play the game without causing much destruction? Then playing as a miner might be interesting for you. In this Guide you will learn how to do it and get some useful tips.

Inter Galaxtic Research Network
InterGalactic Research Network (IRN)

A feature that allows you to research things faster. But how exactly does it work? Learn more about it in this Guide.

Game Mechanics - Details about Combats
How a fight works

Why did his Large Shield Dome survive my attack? What is the difference between shielding tech and armor tech? This and a lot more is covered in this thread.

Reporting Messages
Tips on reporting messages

Often people wonder if a message is against the rules or not and are unsure whether to report it or not. In this thread you will get some answers and it helps you understanding what a message can contain and what not.

When Getting a Moon ...
Moonchances 101

... some things need to be watched out for so you are not banned. Read this tutorial for more information.

Don't let someone break into your account!
Account Safety and Security Guide

This is a very helpful explanation of how to make sure that no one can "hack" into your account. Often hacking is not really needed because weak passwords are used or someone gets a hold of your password email. Always be careful when dealing with login information!

Some useful facts
A guide to life, the universe and everything.

A sumup of or FAQ about oGame. Especially useful later on in the game once you are past the getting started and alike guides and move on to more advanced stuff like probing, sending around fleet, getting a moon, etc.

What are different fleet compositions good for?
Fleet Ratios

This covers what fleet to use when attacking a turtle, when crashing another fleet etc. Often you can safe a lot of resources if you send a certain fleet composition. It is a common practice to use a combat simulator to figure out the ideal fleet composition.

Turtles & Defense
Turtles & Defense

If you play as a turtle or want to read more about that playing stlye here. What defense to build, what defense ratio to choose, etc. it is all covered here.

Mines & Nanites
Mines & Nanites

At how many points should I have what mine levels? When to build a nanite level 1, level 2 and so on? This all is covered in this Guide.

Combat Similator: Speedsim
Guide to Speedsim

There is way more that speedsim can do than you actually know! It can not only be used to determine what the outcome of a combat will be but also a lot more.

ogametips.com
Huge help-site

On this website you can find a bunch of tips and FAQs for Ogame.

Terms used by the Ogamer
Ogame 'language'

A description of the most common terms used by ogamers that are often a bit cryptic for someone new to the game. It is a nice little aid for newcomers to ogame.


As you already know, this is the second version. As new threads and guides come out in the different sections of the boards, please point them out to me just in case I missed them so I can add them to the next revision. As stated before, I like criticisms and comments, so if you have either/or please post and let me know. Thanks and I hope you all enjoy.