Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Early users may see an alert from Windows Defender or Windows SmartScreen — this is normal while our new code-signing certificate builds reputation.

If your antivirus flags STARbot, see our Antivirus & SmartScreen guide for vendor-by-vendor steps to clear the warning.

Nobody has reported Scopely banning them for running STARbot yet, but you use it at your own risk.

The first time you use STARbot, you'll need to save three on-screen locations. Hover your mouse over each spot and press its hotkey:

• F5 Click-centered station — click a station in-game to center your viewpoint over it.
• F6 The station panel's “Attack All” button.
• F7 The error “Confirm” button — triggered by commanding a ship that is already home to return home.

Click your target station to center your view over it. Press Z to start and X to stop, or click the Start and Stop buttons on the STARbot panel.

Never use travel timers shorter than real-world travel time. Start with them longer than you will need, then trim them down.

If your ship idles at the enemy station for 5 seconds, trim 3 or 4 seconds off Trip There. Do the same for Trip Back if your ship idles at home before launching again. Aiming for 1 or 2 seconds of idle can help with lag fluctuations.

If ships are sitting at the enemy station, your timers are too short.

If in-game menus are opening, go to Settings and toggle the Ripper’s Mod box.

↑ See “What timers should I use?” above for how to tune them.