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"I have been here for 20 years now, and I still can’t figure out where Nopton is. Fake news, I tell you!” - Paul Burgess
This time we will take a look at Nopton Penitentiary, which was created by Rattman. This prison looks impressive: the different cellblocks marking make it easy to distinguish where all the prisoners should go. Nopton Penitentiary seems hard to escape from, and even if you manage to escape, you will have to survive the unforgiving terrain that surrounds the prison.
We had the opportunity to ask Rattman a few questions.
How long did it take to create Nopton Penitentiary?
It was built on about a week of on and off playing, and I would say it took maybe two full days of real-time.
What was your goal when you started creating Nopton Penitentiary?
My goal when I started was to make a secure prison that had 4x4 cells and large enough cell block hallways to put in lettering.
How did you come up with the name?
I came up with the name (and description) off the top of my head.
“Nopton Penitentiary isn't actually built near Nopton, as Nopton doesn't exist! It was a lie cooked up by the mayor of the nearest real town who wanted people to think the town he ran was bigger than it actually was. As it is, the Penitentiary is surrounded by miles of unforgiving terrain.”
Anything you want to mention about Nopton Penitentiary?
This prison was based on another prison that I played in escape mode, called "Grade 9 Prison". I liked the design and central courtyard in that prison, so I decided to imitate it.
Did you plan the layout of the prison before you built it?
Yes, I planned what a cell block would look like and where each room would go (or if it would be external).
How long have you been playing Prison Architect?
I started playing on my brother's computer in 2014, and I got the game on my account in 2017, I believe.
What made you start playing Prison Architect?
When I started playing on my brother's computer, I was just bored and wanted to see if the game was good. It was!
Any tips for someone new to the game how to get better on planning and building their prison?
Never use the shower room. Always put showers in cells, on top of the toilet, on top of a drain. It cuts down on riots and shower deaths so much, and they can shower during free time as well.
Do you want to try this prison? Then you can get it here!
Nopton Penitentiary
Thank you for this time and see you for the next Show and Cell!
The Prison Architect Team