I've copied and pasted one of my previous responses to a similar question. And as you've already completed all of the tutorials I won't recommend doing that.
1. As most have already stated, Welcome to Elite Dangerous..
2. Watch all training videos on Elite Dangerous YouTube channel
3. You'll hear the term 'bubble' mentioned. This refers to the main region of inhabited space in the galaxy, in which resides the Federation, Empire etc. There are small pockets of inhabited space outside of that, though.
4. The term 'honk' or 'honking' will pop up. This refers to scanning a system with a discovery scanner, allowing you to see what planets or other objects are within a given system.
5. Don't be in a rush to buy another ship. The basic Sidewinder vessel you start off with is free to replace. It is the only vessel that is free to replace.
6. In case you aren't already aware, when docking you need to be facing the control tower on the pad.
7. Map all controls so they're easier to use.
8. Carryout extensive practice on the following: Docking, engaging supercruise (in-system flight at superluminal speeds), jumping between systems, plotting routes, planetary landings.
9. Get to know what every instrument and panel and icon in your cockpit does and means.
10. You can play the game in Open, which means you'll encounter real players if any are in that system.
11. If playing in Open, a hollow rectangle on your radar means it's a real player. A hollow triangle is a real player with weapons deployed. Solid triangles and rectangles are AI ships, with weapons deployed and stowed respectively.
12. People play Elite Dangerous for different reasons. Some play for combat, some for trade, others for exploration. Some even do a bit of everything. Some players relish the opportunity of blowing you up if in Open. Some even role play as pirates, space truckers etc.
13. Be patient. Enjoy your humble beginnings and work your way up.
14. Don't run out of fuel. If you do, get in touch with the Fuel Rats.
15. When plotting a route you can plot as far as 20,000 light years. Any dotted lines mean you'll have no fuel for that portion of the journey.
16. That's where fuel scoops come in. They allow you to graze a sun's corona to gather fuel when a station or surface-based facility in unavailable.
17. All of the information featured within the galactic and system maps is relevant, depending on what you want to do. it can list whether or not you can scoop from a given star, what resources can be found in a system or on a planet, or in an asteroid belt. You can also mine and refine pretty much everything out there. Mining also pays.
18. o7 in the chat is the symbol for a salute, often a friendly gesture between commanders (players).
19. Exploring can earn you money. Scanning systems with your discovery scanner and surface scanner creates system data, which can be sold. the further your travel and the more you scan, the more you earn. I've done a trip of 400 light years before, earning just shy of 1 million Credits. Longer trips can earn more, or simply making more jumps can do the same, but you need to honk (scan) each system.
20. Remember to sort your weapons/equipment controls.
21. There are aliens out there, called Thargoids. Make sure you are prepared if you plan to engage them.
22. It's called Elite Dangerous for a reason. Be prepared.
There's also a comprehensive guide to all mission types here
1. As most have already stated, Welcome to Elite Dangerous..
2. Watch all training videos on Elite Dangerous YouTube channel
3. You'll hear the term 'bubble' mentioned. This refers to the main region of inhabited space in the galaxy, in which resides the Federation, Empire etc. There are small pockets of inhabited space outside of that, though.
4. The term 'honk' or 'honking' will pop up. This refers to scanning a system with a discovery scanner, allowing you to see what planets or other objects are within a given system.
5. Don't be in a rush to buy another ship. The basic Sidewinder vessel you start off with is free to replace. It is the only vessel that is free to replace.
6. In case you aren't already aware, when docking you need to be facing the control tower on the pad.
7. Map all controls so they're easier to use.
8. Carryout extensive practice on the following: Docking, engaging supercruise (in-system flight at superluminal speeds), jumping between systems, plotting routes, planetary landings.
9. Get to know what every instrument and panel and icon in your cockpit does and means.
10. You can play the game in Open, which means you'll encounter real players if any are in that system.
11. If playing in Open, a hollow rectangle on your radar means it's a real player. A hollow triangle is a real player with weapons deployed. Solid triangles and rectangles are AI ships, with weapons deployed and stowed respectively.
12. People play Elite Dangerous for different reasons. Some play for combat, some for trade, others for exploration. Some even do a bit of everything. Some players relish the opportunity of blowing you up if in Open. Some even role play as pirates, space truckers etc.
13. Be patient. Enjoy your humble beginnings and work your way up.
14. Don't run out of fuel. If you do, get in touch with the Fuel Rats.
15. When plotting a route you can plot as far as 20,000 light years. Any dotted lines mean you'll have no fuel for that portion of the journey.
16. That's where fuel scoops come in. They allow you to graze a sun's corona to gather fuel when a station or surface-based facility in unavailable.
17. All of the information featured within the galactic and system maps is relevant, depending on what you want to do. it can list whether or not you can scoop from a given star, what resources can be found in a system or on a planet, or in an asteroid belt. You can also mine and refine pretty much everything out there. Mining also pays.
18. o7 in the chat is the symbol for a salute, often a friendly gesture between commanders (players).
19. Exploring can earn you money. Scanning systems with your discovery scanner and surface scanner creates system data, which can be sold. the further your travel and the more you scan, the more you earn. I've done a trip of 400 light years before, earning just shy of 1 million Credits. Longer trips can earn more, or simply making more jumps can do the same, but you need to honk (scan) each system.
20. Remember to sort your weapons/equipment controls.
21. There are aliens out there, called Thargoids. Make sure you are prepared if you plan to engage them.
22. It's called Elite Dangerous for a reason. Be prepared.
There's also a comprehensive guide to all mission types here
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