Lecture Notes on "Oxygen Not Included" Gameplay

Overview

• Gameplay focus on solving power issues in the game "Oxygen Not Included".
• Introduction of the "Frosty Planet Pack" DLC.

Key Problems Identified

• Power Issues: Current main power source generates only 2 Kow; significant drain from new 480-watt machines.
• CO2 Management: Current CO2 production at 500 g/s; insufficient removal (only 300 g/s managed).

Solutions Proposed

Power Management

• Disable one of the high-wattage machines to conserve power for ongoing research.
• Explanation of Power Transformers:
  • They work like mini batteries; fill up when producing power and drain when consuming.
  • Incorrect assumption that they consume power continuously.
• Suggested reducing battery pack size due to energy waste.
• Current battery bank setup produces heat and wastes power.

CO2 and Pollution Management

• Issues with polluted water returning to the tank due to incorrect piping setup.
• Proposed modification to piping to prioritize fresh water feeding into the buffer tank.
• Plan to build a larger and more efficient CO2 management setup.
• Consideration of using pumps to send CO2 into space as a solution.

Research and Resource Management

• Current focus on producing clothes for the dupes, with a need to expand ethanol production.
• Research priorities include advancing to solar panels and glass forging.
• Suggested stacking ethanol production to ensure sustainability.

Construction and Infrastructure

• Proposed setup for solar panels; considerations for meteor showers affecting installations.
• Ongoing modifications to piping for liquid management.
• Emphasis on proper airflow and temperature management in the space.

Game Mechanics and Strategy

• Importance of keeping stress levels low for efficiency.
• The Great Hall provides a morale boost.
• Discussion of duplicant (dupe) management, including assigning research tasks and clothing distribution to ensure comfort.

Conclusion

• Overall strategy to solve current problems involves careful management of resources, power, and CO2 while advancing towards solar energy production.
• Future plans include addressing potential ethanol shortages and preparing for meteor showers by upgrading existing infrastructure.
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