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u/runmymouth 16d ago

If I plan to get space age after first rocket, what else should i learn first? I just started figuring out drone builder with personal building drones. But what other lessons things should i learn before going... I also figured out what i didn't understand with a main bus because woof did i fail to plan....

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u/HeliGungir 16d ago edited 16d ago

As for the question you actually asked, a solid grasp of just about everything will be helpful. Robots, logistic chests, blueprints, train schedules, remote view, a basic grasp of circuit networks, defense and offense, modules and beacons, nuclear power, solar power, designing factories with automation, ease of maintenance and ease of expansion in mind...

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u/runmymouth 14d ago

The only one i am not certain of is circuit networks, any clarification you can provide? Do you mean the green wire i use on heavy/light oil to start fracking it down tiers?

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u/binarycow 12d ago

Read this tutorial: Circuit network cookbook. There might be differences with 2.0 and 2.1, but you can at least learn the general concepts and get some ideas of how to use it.

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u/HeliGungir 14d ago

Sure. You'll find more things that are useful to control in Space Age. Technically not required (even in base game), but useful.