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Post by Rycchus on Apr 3, 2006 8:11:54 GMT -5
This is more likely to be me not understanding than a real bug.
But - I still don't understand power. Why aren't I refining? I have an Academy but I now have a Windmill. My greenhouse is inactive. I do have a Factory, but it's not making anything because I don't have the materials. Anyway, I thought (after rereading the docs) that there isn't a limit to the power you use, as long as you have enough coal.
What am I missing?
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Post by spamwise on Apr 3, 2006 8:20:49 GMT -5
Do you have sufficient coal beyond your firepower?
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Post by Rycchus on Apr 3, 2006 10:27:52 GMT -5
*blushes*
I do now... thanks.
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Post by Rycchus on Apr 3, 2006 10:29:22 GMT -5
Was I right about the power limit? Will everything work if you do have enough coal, or is there some kind of limit?
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Post by ItsJCReally on Apr 3, 2006 11:22:25 GMT -5
There's no limit, as long as you can get enough Power somehow (either from Fuel or Coal, or by making your Power requirements decrease by using Windmills or Solar Panels, or whatnot). Actually, there's a "limit"... It's the limit on things that require Power. 1+2+3 for your Refineries and Factory, 1 for the Greenhouse and 1 for the Academy... so that's 8 Power required maximum.  You just need a Power Plant and 1 URO per turn to keep that up, heh! |
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Post by Rasteroid on Apr 3, 2006 14:36:47 GMT -5
Thanks JC.. yes, everything will work if you have the power.
So the values of interest are how much power you HAVE: (Coal beyond Firepower, + Reactor Fuel)
How much you NEED: (Refineries, Factories, Greenhouse)
And how much you are SAVED: (No academy, wind+windmill, solar panel+sun)
Calculate all that out to find out why you're not refining. Actually you only have to bother calculating if you're right on the cusp, keep your power supplies a little above your needs and the game will take care of it for you.
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Post by Rycchus on Apr 3, 2006 18:39:33 GMT -5
Refineries and factory are part of the same power demand?  I also forgot about windmills/solar panels not functioning if the weather isn't right... heh. Oops. |
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Post by vilhazarog on Apr 3, 2006 20:57:46 GMT -5
Hey Rast, how about a little calculation on the policy page that shows you your current power supply (Coal beyond Firepower + Reactor Fuel) and your estimated power usage next turn (based on your current buildings, weather, and your policy settings).
Otherwise you're gonna keep seeing "Why didn't I refine??" every time someone new joins and gets into the game.
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Post by Rycchus on Apr 4, 2006 13:57:31 GMT -5
You could have a separate page for calculations (so as not to totally flummox the newbies) and include a calculation for PM in there as well.
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Post by Rasteroid on Apr 6, 2006 15:06:52 GMT -5
Check the Policy page. Bureau of Statistics, newly minted. Thanks guys.
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You just need a Power Plant and 1 URO per turn to keep that up, heh!
