Lecture Notes: Deeper Underground DLC Gameplay Overview

Introduction

• Welcome back to the gameplay series "Turmoil"
• Focus on the Deeper Underground DLC
• Continuing the campaign from the last session

Initial Setup

• Starting with $21,000, less than competitors
• Consider upgrades for faster switching between oil and petrol sales
• Engage in a land auction for drilling rights

Land Auction

• Four available spots for bidding
• Importance of selecting profitable land based on oil reserves
• Bidding process observations
  • Competitors interested in high-reserve areas
  • Successful bidding on a land plot for $6,000

Early Gameplay Strategies

• Start with three Dowsers to locate oil
• Begin drilling operations upon locating oil
• Initial selling strategy: focus on areas with the best prices
• Monitor prices and adjust strategies accordingly

Managing Resources

• Build a horse structure to transport oil
• Create silos for storage when prices drop
• Employ moles to uncover ground and locate more resources
• Strategic decisions based on water and oil availability

Refinery Operations

• Convert silos to refineries when sufficient water is found
• Switch production to petrol as it yields higher profits
• Constantly manage the balance of oil and water to prevent overheating and spillage

Challenges Encountered

• Spillage fines due to overflow situations
• Need for additional horses to manage oil transportation
• Strategies to avoid overheating and optimize refining processes

Late Game Strategies

• Focus on selling oil at higher prices towards December
• Final month decisions: maximize profits by adjusting production between oil and petrol
• Profit tracking and comparison with competitors
• Performance review: successful profit generation despite missed oil nodes

Conclusion

• Recap of the session and overall performance
• Upcoming plans for further exploration and stock acquisition
• Engage with the audience for feedback and suggestions
• Encourage learning about engineering through newsletters and community engagement

Upcoming Improvements

• Discuss potential upgrades for future gameplay
• Emphasis on improving drilling efficiency and refining capabilities
• Final thoughts on strategy and land auction dynamics