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When having trouble finding [[oil]], there are a few things that can make it easier. | |||
When having trouble finding [[ | |||
Here are a few tips that may help. | Here are a few tips that may help. | ||
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==Things that require Oil== | ==Things that require Oil== | ||
First lets look at what you can't do. | First lets look at what you can't do. | ||
* [[ | * All [[vehicle]]s, except [[Space_Rocket|space rocket]]s and [[sailboat]]s. | ||
** They either require [[ | ** They either require [[oil]] for construction or for fuel | ||
** '''Space Rockets''' can be constructed using [[ | ** '''Space Rockets''' can be constructed using [[fertilizer]] instead of [[oil]]. | ||
** '''Sailboats''' can be constructed completely from things [[forage]]d from the environment. | ** '''Sailboats''' can be constructed completely from things [[forage]]d from the environment. | ||
* [[Environment | * [[Environment_Suit|Environment suit]]s | ||
* [[Spacecraft]] | * [[Spacecraft]] | ||
* [[Airport | * [[Airport_Terminal|Airport terminal]]s | ||
* [[Harsh | * [[Harsh_Environment_Enclosure|Harsh environment enclosure]] | ||
** This means that any non-habitable [[world]] is out of the question | |||
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
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===Check Other Resource Zones=== | ===Check Other Resource Zones=== | ||
Explore your home world. Most people have a lot more time than they think to get to know their world. Contact with other players rarely happens quickly. There is no rush when you are joining into a game that has been in progress for months or years. | Explore your home world. Most people have a lot more time than they think to get to know their [[world]]. Contact with other players rarely happens quickly. There is no rush when you are joining into a game that has been in progress for months or years. | ||
# Your home world has three resource zones in which to explore for natural | # Your home world has three resource zones in which to explore for natural [[resource]]s | ||
# Amount and [[quality]] of natural resources varies in each zone. A resource that is rare in one zone could be abundant in the next | # Amount and [[quality]] of natural resources varies in each zone. A resource that is rare in one zone could be abundant in the next | ||
# Resource zone divisions are marked on the map as grey longitude lines | # Resource zone divisions are marked on the map as grey longitude lines | ||
# The distance between resource zones is shorter as you get closer to the poles. It takes much longer to circumnavigate the globe at the equator than at | # The distance between resource zones is shorter as you get closer to the poles. It takes much longer to circumnavigate the globe at the equator than at 60°N or 60°S | ||
===Use a Sailboat=== | ===Use a Sailboat=== | ||
The [[ | The [[sailboat]] is one of the few vehicles you can build and use without [[oil]]. | ||
# Get in your Sailboat. You can operate the sailboat from either of the back two positions. | # Get in your Sailboat. You can operate the sailboat from either of the back two positions. | ||
# Go to top-down | # Go to [[Top-Down View|top-down view]] | ||
# Zoom out to get a good view | # Zoom out to get a good view | ||
# Set resource overlay to show [[stone]] so it's easier to see your detection range | # Set resource overlay to show [[stone]] so it's easier to see your detection range | ||
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===Use a Space Rocket=== | ===Use a Space Rocket=== | ||
The [[ | The [[Space_Rocket|space rocket]] is one of the few vehicles you can build and use without [[oil]]. | ||
# Buy some units of [[ | # Buy some units of [[hydrogen]] for extra fuel | ||
# Get in your | # Get in your space rocket | ||
# Go to top-down | # Go to [[Top-Down View|top-down view]] | ||
# Zoom all the way in | # Zoom all the way in | ||
# Set resource overlay to show stone so it's easier to see your detection range | # Set resource overlay to show stone so it's easier to see your detection range | ||
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#* Height: 500-1000 | #* Height: 500-1000 | ||
#* Speed: 50-70 | #* Speed: 50-70 | ||
# Using top-down | # Using top-down view, point it down at the ground while you fly | ||
===Check other planets=== | ===Check other planets=== | ||
There is always a chance that there is a second habitable or semi-habitable planet in a system | There is always a chance that there is a second habitable or semi-habitable [[planet]] in a [[Solar_System|solar system]]. | ||
# Open the | # Open the [[Communication]] (F3) window | ||
# On (almost) any channel, click ''Spacecraft Mission Order'' | # On (almost) any channel, click ''Spacecraft Mission Order'' | ||
# Select the order ''Orbit Planet or Star'' | # Select the order ''Orbit Planet or Star'' | ||
# Look at the list of possible plants in the system | # Look at the list of possible plants in the system | ||
# The ''Info'' column clearly state what [[Orbit_Zone|orbital zone]] each planet is in | # The ''Info'' column clearly state what [[Orbit_Zone|orbital zone]] each planet is in | ||
# If there is any ''Outer'', ''Inner'' or a second ''Habitable'' | # If there is any ''Outer'', ''Inner'' or a second ''Habitable'' planet or [[Large_Moon|large moon]], fly there in a [[Space_Rocket|space rocket]] and try to set up a little colony | ||
#* Most ''Outer'' and ''Inner'' worlds are semi-habitable and should not require [[Harsh Environment Enclosure|harsh environment enclosure]]s | #* Most ''Outer'' and ''Inner'' worlds are semi-habitable and should not require [[Harsh Environment Enclosure|harsh environment enclosure]]s | ||
# Transport some | # Transport some [[oil]] back to your home planet and construct an [[Airport_Terminal|airport terminal]] | ||
# Transport needed resources to the colony and construct an | # Transport needed resources to the colony and construct an airport terminal | ||
===Ask for help=== | ===Ask for help=== | ||
The community is always willing to help, so be sure to ask. In the worst-case scenario that there is no [[oil]] anywhere, there will always be someone willing to give | The community is always willing to help, so be sure to ask. In the worst-case scenario that there is no [[oil]] anywhere, there will always be someone willing to give a [[crate]] full of oil using [[Berth-a-Port]]. | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 3 October 2015
When having trouble finding oil, there are a few things that can make it easier.
Here are a few tips that may help.
Things that require Oil
First lets look at what you can't do.
- All vehicles, except space rockets and sailboats.
- They either require oil for construction or for fuel
- Space Rockets can be constructed using fertilizer instead of oil.
- Sailboats can be constructed completely from things foraged from the environment.
- Environment suits
- Spacecraft
- Airport terminals
- Harsh environment enclosure
- This means that any non-habitable world is out of the question
Tips
Increase resource view range
- Open the Settings (Shift+F12) window
- Go to the Render tab
- Increase the Rock View Range slider to maximum
Check Other Resource Zones
Explore your home world. Most people have a lot more time than they think to get to know their world. Contact with other players rarely happens quickly. There is no rush when you are joining into a game that has been in progress for months or years.
- Your home world has three resource zones in which to explore for natural resources
- Amount and quality of natural resources varies in each zone. A resource that is rare in one zone could be abundant in the next
- Resource zone divisions are marked on the map as grey longitude lines
- The distance between resource zones is shorter as you get closer to the poles. It takes much longer to circumnavigate the globe at the equator than at 60°N or 60°S
Use a Sailboat
The sailboat is one of the few vehicles you can build and use without oil.
- Get in your Sailboat. You can operate the sailboat from either of the back two positions.
- Go to top-down view
- Zoom out to get a good view
- Set resource overlay to show stone so it's easier to see your detection range
- Raise the sail and start sailing alone the coast
Use a Space Rocket
The space rocket is one of the few vehicles you can build and use without oil.
- Buy some units of hydrogen for extra fuel
- Get in your space rocket
- Go to top-down view
- Zoom all the way in
- Set resource overlay to show stone so it's easier to see your detection range
- Start your Space Rocket and start flying around
- Height: 500-1000
- Speed: 50-70
- Using top-down view, point it down at the ground while you fly
Check other planets
There is always a chance that there is a second habitable or semi-habitable planet in a solar system.
- Open the Communication (F3) window
- On (almost) any channel, click Spacecraft Mission Order
- Select the order Orbit Planet or Star
- Look at the list of possible plants in the system
- The Info column clearly state what orbital zone each planet is in
- If there is any Outer, Inner or a second Habitable planet or large moon, fly there in a space rocket and try to set up a little colony
- Most Outer and Inner worlds are semi-habitable and should not require harsh environment enclosures
- Transport some oil back to your home planet and construct an airport terminal
- Transport needed resources to the colony and construct an airport terminal
Ask for help
The community is always willing to help, so be sure to ask. In the worst-case scenario that there is no oil anywhere, there will always be someone willing to give a crate full of oil using Berth-a-Port.