Upcoming base update: power generators.
AlphaBlueArx
Join Date: 2015-05-11 Member: 204402Members
Join Date: 2015-05-11 Member: 204402Members
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There's no clear feedback on energy consumption/production yet.
The old generator is no more.
There is a thermal generator, a bioreactor, an accumulator and even a nuclear reactor in the works.
The fact that we are getting accumulators, which is essentially batteries, suggests the ability to charge something. Which may be the Cyclops since I believe I read somewhere they do want the ship to eventually dock with the base somehow.
I ran into something related to that on Trello, whatever this means...
https://trello.com/c/PsrUdLAA/4536-don-t-allow-escape-pod-and-sub-to-be-charged-by-external-power
- Bases are for power and resource storage; refuge, research, and quite possibly food production.
- The Cyclops is for exploration, mobility, and collecting resources.
You can't have a good base without a Cyclops, and you can't efficiently operate the Cyclops without a base. The two are supposed to be interconnected.Update see below ... it works with solar panel and powertransmitter far outside my base ...
Going to have to disagree, I wish bases were an OPTION, they made such a big hubbub about the cyclops only to turn around and just make a not so important facet to surviving. I don't WANT to build a base, I've got all I need on the cyclops, let us CHOOSE which one we want to use. The cyclops is more than capable of generating its' own power if they just put it in, let us put solar panels on it at great cost, not like there isn't plenty of room on the aft of it on top for them.
All it would require is for it to not devour energy like a fat kid in a candy store(yes I know there is an upgrade but that's beside the point).
You can choose not to build a base, and the power drain isn't so big you can't build power cells. Since there is a page for new batteries on the trello, you might even get more bang for the buck. You can also build a fair amount of the stuff you will need on the cyclops, and hopefully those lockers get more then just being an open/close animation.
That said...why would you want to forgo a base? If nothing else, I keep my constructor and enough supplies in a locker to build a new Cyclops/Seamoth should they get destroyed. Plus we are going to eventually get the exosuit which would need it's own storage place. Plus putting things on the Cyclops not directly exploration/gathering mission related means less storage for stuff as you need it. Heck, less storage overall since the bases can lead to virtually limitless storage.
Yea, it's stupid for players to put all their eggs in one basket. Besides, I'm pretty sure that's what the devs are doing, so there is no use arguing it. If farming food ever becomes a factor, than bases will be indispensable.
Here are some pictures
It works 100 Power in my base
Charge the cells at a base, load the charged lot into the sub, and a few in a locker and off you go, simple
I did see on Trello something about then allowing the player to yank out the cells from the escape pod... so it seems to suggest the ability to charge a cell and then put it in the Cyclops (and other power requiring tech).
Its not like you need a moonpool big enough to fit the Cyclops in. A small tube that connects to the entrance on the front would be enough (plus maybe clamps to hold it in place)
But probably the tube alone would be good.