Hello hello!
We are working heavily on the demo so there were no posts in the last 2-3 weeks. I've planned around 20 posts to cover what mechanics/content will be available at the Early Access launch. And there is not much time left so I will post much more frequently from now on.
Anyways, today we are going to talk about utilities!
There are currently 4 types of utility systems in CRT: Electricity, Water, Sewage, Internet.
Each utility system has 3 parts: Producers, Consumers, Connectors.
Let's go through each one.
System Parts
Connectors
Connectors are items like pipes, tubes, wires, and cables. They are used for, you guessed it, connecting producers and consumers. Every connector group forms utility lines. If a utility line exceeds a certain volume it will shut down. To prevent this you need to research high-capacity connectors with your research documents and replace them. Or you can also keep your utility lines separate by checking their volume.
Producers
Producers are items like water pumps, transformers, servers. They will produce the utility needs of your consumers.
Consumers
Consumers are basically items that need a utility type(s) to function. It can be anything from a CCTV camera to a shower cabin.
Utilility Types
Electricity
Electricity is the most commonly used utility type. Office desks, hand dryers, lamps, fridges; you know most of the items can't function without electricity.
Producers:
- Small Transformer
- Transformer
- Large Transformer
Connectors:
- Wire
- High Capacity Wire
Sewage
If there is water there is also sewage. Most of the items like shower cabins, dishwashers, toilet cabins, sinks use water but also need a sewage system to function properly.
Producers:
- Small Sewage Pump
- Sewage Pump
- Large Sewage Pump
Connectors:
- Sewage Tube
- High Capacity Sewage Tube
Water
Water is mostly needed at spas, kitchens, restrooms.
Producers:
- Small Water Pump
- Water Pump
- Large Water Pump
Connectors:
- Water Pipe
- High Capacity Water Pipe
Internet
Internet is generally used by offices with items like office desks, copiers.
Producers:
- Small Server Rack
- Server Rack
- Large Server Rack
Connectors:
- LAN Cable
- High Capacity LAN Cable
Yeap, that's it for now. Let me know in the comments if you want to hear something more specific.
Cheers!