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RimWorld => Ideas => Topic started by: Bipss on September 26, 2013, 02:24:24 AM

Title: Natural growth
Post by: Bipss on September 26, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
I'm just wondering if the colonists can reproduce(correct word?give birth) so that the colony can expand without taking in raiders/criminals?
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Bipss on September 26, 2013, 03:15:22 AM
I have'nt tried out the game so I dont know if it's even possible for them to stay alive long enough for them to give birth?
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: British on September 26, 2013, 03:29:44 AM
I don't have access to the game either, but from what I gathered, the only way to expand you community is to capture raiders, and then "convince" them of joining you.
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Bipss on September 26, 2013, 07:47:55 AM
What do you think about it? A bad idea?
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Jakadasnake on September 26, 2013, 07:55:23 AM
This was actually being discussed in an off-topic thread (somehow, hrmm) and it is something the developer may consider implementing. I can't really tell you much more than that, but I'm sure he'll chime in at some point when he wakes up. I just didn't want to leave you guys hanging.
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Hypolite on September 26, 2013, 08:13:37 AM
Tynan's answer on that topic : http://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=44.msg688#msg688
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: British on September 26, 2013, 08:45:34 AM
Quote from: Hypolite on September 26, 2013, 08:13:37 AM
Tynan's answer off that topic : http://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=44.msg688#msg688
Corrected that for you.
Because, you know, that's the off-topic forum ::)
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Bipss on September 26, 2013, 09:03:59 AM
Thank you for the info :)
Title: Re: Natural growth
Post by: Tynan on September 26, 2013, 11:55:48 AM
There are ways to grow the colony besides capture. You can purchase slaves. Sometimes there are wounded refugees you can take in and heal up. And in the latest builds, sometimes people will just wander in and join you.

But yes, other thread pretty much covers my thoughts on procreation. Even in DF games rarely last long enough for a kid to grow up. Growing up is slow!