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Tips & Tricks

Earth Phase​

Starting Out​

  • Complete Early Quests: They guide you through basic tech and EMC
  • Stockpile Resources: You'll need materials before venturing to space
  • Power Infrastructure: Build reliable power generation on Earth first
  • EMC Foundation: Establish a solid EMC generation system before leaving

Pre-Launch Preparation​

  • Oxygen Production: Set up oxygen generation systems
  • Rocket Fuel: Gather or craft enough fuel for multiple trips
  • Portable Equipment: Craft space suits and portable oxygen
  • Return Plan: Always have materials to get back home

Space Exploration​

First Flights​

  • Moon First: Start with the Moon - it's closest and safest
  • Take Backups: Bring extra oxygen, food, and building materials
  • Establish Waypoints: Place waystones on each planet you visit
  • Scout First: Survey an area before setting up a permanent base

Planetary Bases​

  • Oxygen Sealed Rooms: Build airtight bases with life support
  • Power Solutions: Solar panels work well in space (where applicable)
  • Resource Processing: Set up basic processing on resource-rich planets
  • Emergency Supplies: Keep backup oxygen and food at every base

Advanced Space Travel​

Efficient Exploration​

  • Upgraded Rockets: Invest in better rockets for longer trips
  • Multi-Planet Routes: Plan efficient routes to visit multiple planets
  • Teleportation: Work towards advanced teleportation between bases
  • Automation: Automate resource gathering on remote planets

Resource Management​

  • EMC Space Network: Use EMC to transfer items between planets
  • Specialized Bases: Each planet can focus on different resources
  • Bulk Transport: Build cargo rockets for large shipments
  • Local Processing: Process ores on-site to save transport weight

Technology Integration​

EMC in Space​

  • Space Resources: Learn EMC values of alien materials
  • Energy Collectors: Place on high-energy planets for bonus EMC
  • Transmutation: Some items are only obtainable through EMC transmutation
  • Condensers: Strategic placement on resource-rich worlds

Automation Tips​

  • Drones: Use PneumaticCraft drones for automated tasks
  • Create Contraptions: Build massive automated systems
  • AE2 Networks: Connect bases with wireless AE2 systems
  • Chunk Loading: Essential for cross-planetary automation

Planet-Specific Tips​

The Moon​

  • Low Gravity: Easier to jump but harder to stay grounded
  • Cheese (Yes, Really): The Moon has unique resources
  • Good Starting Point: Practice space survival here

Mars​

  • Harsh Environment: Prepare for difficult conditions
  • Valuable Ores: Rich in rare materials
  • Dust Storms: Build protected bases

Venus​

  • Extreme Heat: Requires advanced environmental protection
  • Dense Atmosphere: Different oxygen system requirements
  • High-Value Resources: Worth the danger

Asteroids​

  • Zero Gravity: Completely different building experience
  • Dense Resources: Very resource-rich
  • Mining Outposts: Perfect for automated mining stations

Performance Optimization​

Client Performance​

  • Render Distance: Lower it when exploring space
  • Planet Loading: Turn down view distance on resource-heavy planets
  • Shaders: Disable shaders in space for better performance
  • Cleanup: Remove old bases/structures you no longer use

Server Performance​

  • Dimension Management: Unload unused dimensions
  • Entity Limits: Be careful with mob spawners in space
  • Tick Rate: Monitor TPS on multi-planet servers
  • Backup Schedule: Regular backups prevent data loss

Common Pitfalls​

  1. Oxygen Starvation: Always carry backup oxygen
  2. Fuel Miscalculation: Running out of fuel strands you
  3. No Return Path: Forgetting materials to build a return rocket
  4. Overextending: Trying to colonize too many planets at once
  5. Ignoring Gravity: Different gravity affects building designs
  6. Poor Base Location: Choose base locations carefully
  7. No Emergency Kit: Always have emergency supplies