Different resources and objects you find will earn you different byte values, but it's best to explore the planet for larger, unknown objects and organisms for thousands of Bytes of research. Bytes can be earned by placing items inside the Research Chamber and activating it. With your Research Chamber powered up, it's time to start earning research data called Bytes. Place and unpack your platform and Research Chamber and connect it to power. Once you've crafted a platform, use the Fabricator again to print the Research Chamber, by toggling left or right on its control panel. If you find yourself running low on backpack space, you can use platforms and storage modules as a way to stockpile resources without having them in your inventory. Note: When using fabricators or any machine that requires materials, you must either have the materials in your inventory, or you must place them on the platform itself. Approach your fabricator and use it's control panel to select a platform, then flip the switch to begin printing yourself a fresh platform to use for a research station.
Once you’ve made a couple of trips out from your base, and have gathered at least two units of Resin and Compound, head back to your base and let’s get some research going.įirst, we'll build a new platform using 2x Resin deposits. Resin looks like pale yellow cylindrical clusters and is a key ingredient in crafting new platforms and items related to generating power for your base, and tools for vehicles.Ĭompound looks like pale grey bubble clusters and is a key ingredient in creating modules and exploration tools like research stations and tethers. But it’s still a good idea not to litter in this new world just in case anything goes awry. Don’t stress out about things that end up on the ground, you can come back and pick them up later if you need. If all of the slots in your backpack and Terrain tool are full, resources will simply end up on the ground by you. This includes the 8 slots in the back of your backpack, 2 slots at the top of your backpack, and three slots on your terrain tool.
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After gathering enough of a material to create a full unit of it, you’ll hear a small chime and notice the resource depositing itself in your inventory. Some of the richest deposits on the planet are located deep under where you see the resources sprouting to the surface. Once you find a resource, take out your Terrain tool and begin gathering resources, and don’t be afraid to look deep. You can gather a variety of resources with the Terrain Tool, so if you come across any cluster of objects, it's always a good idea to try to see if you can suck up its resources.
You can use your Terrain tool to gather up these resources. Each of them can be found throughout the planet located in the soil. There are two different kinds of materials you’ll need to begin your work: Resin and Compound. Start journeying out from your habitat and looking for resource deposits. Once you’ve got your platform and fabricator set up, it’s time to head out and start exploring. Once you’ve unpacked the platform, place the fabricator box on top of the platform, and then unpack the fabricator. Pay special attention not to place the platform too far away from your habitat. Once your supply packages arrive, you can unpack them, and place them anywhere near your habitat, start with the large platform. You can save your progress any time by seeking shelter inside your habitat, this is also a good hiding space in case you see or hear any dangerous storms systems entering the area.Īpproach your research core and call in a supply drop of a Medium platform, and Medium Fabricator to get started building your base. If you find yourself below 25% Oxygen, you’ll want to get back to your habitat so that you can refill your air and keep yourself alive. Your backpack has a big light blue oxygen meter showing you just how much air you have left to breathe. That mean’s you should always be paying attention to your oxygen levels. These two structures will serve as the foundation of your base. Once you land, your transportation pod will convert itself into a habitat, and your research core will deploy and attach itself to your habitat. But you won’t be able to survive long without completing a few objectives. After choosing your character, you’ll land on a mysterious planet, filled with resources and organisms that make up the core gameplay of Astroneer.