Executive summary
- First learn movement, interaction, inventory basics, ship entry and easy flight control.
- EVA and Quantum Travel come after this when you feel safer in the ship.
- Do not adjust control until you understand what really bothers you.
On foot: movement and interaction
The entrance starts on foot. You have to be able to operate doors, lifts, terminals, inventory and signs. Many interactions are context-dependent and feel natural only after some attempts.
Take time for simple procedures: go out of the room, choose a lift, find a space port, use a terminal.
In the ship: flight and systems
In the ship, energy, thrust, direction, speed and landing are more important than special functions. Learn how your starter ship feels sluggish or directly.
If you adjust too much at once, you will not know later whether a problem lies with you, with the ship or with the setting.
- First, learn basic movement.
- Then practice take-off and landing.
- Test Quantum Travel only with a quiet goal.
- Try EVA carefully and in a safe environment.
EVA and Quantum Travel
EVA denotes movement outside of a ship in space. This can be unusual because orientation and speed are different. Do not test it directly with valuable equipment.
Quantum Travel is less free control than target selection, alignment, and execution. If it doesn't work, it's often target, distance, or blocked position.
Why no complete keyboard list
Star Citizen has many assignments, but a complete list overwhelms beginners. More meaningful is to take the first goals and learn exactly the inputs you need for it.
Later, you can tailor keybinds if you really know what's slowing you down.