Blueprint inequality: Orbital trade beacon versus Sun lamp

[Yoshida Keiji]

Tynan, I want you to fix the following:

There is a disparity between these two blueprints when selected. The Sun lamp does NOT show it's light range once laid, but the Orbital trade beacon still DOES show how much space it will cover, while both blueprints are forbidden.

This results in easier wall building for the OTB but not so for the Sun lamp. Make the Sun lamp range STILL show its radius just like the OTB does.

Of course, people can still build the Sun lamp first, power it and "Create growing zone" matching it's range. But it is terrible execution. The powered Sun lamp will be exposed to attack and weather damage, power lines will not have any cover and if temperature is bad, the sun lamp may consume electricity but the terrain won't be ready for plantation. So the "proper" way to build a Greenhouse is by starting with its walls first.

Building a storage facility around an OTB is always easier than building a greenhouse. As I can start laying wall blueprints while the OTB is selected, but not so for the greenhouse.



I know that a 13x13 tiles room is all I need as the corners can host heaters but still is uncomfortable when you have little tight space and must include corridors.

[Jibbles]

I agree! I made this little mod a while back in case you find it helpful.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1269974691

[Snafu_RW]

If a sunlamp is built but unpowered (manually toggled or lack of power line) you can still define the growzone & there's no risk of weather dmg (or, I think, raider dmg)

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Rock5 updated one of Zhentar's mods that would suit this perfectly.

https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=37177.msg382006#msg382006

Not only can you lay out the correct shape with the planning tool, it also shows average fertility as you move around the center of the tool, showing you the best spot to place it.

[Aaki]

Im sorry but what we should be addressing is your massive amounts of potato's in the screenshot xD what on earth are you saving them for lol.

[Vlad0mi3r]

Im sorry but what we should be addressing is your massive amounts of potato's in the screenshot xD what on earth are you saving them for lol.

Yoshida the potato lord.

Stand aside peasants I do not need your assistance for I have my potato minions ready to attack. Throws potato at raider in full power armour and then runs off screaming.

New trait to be added to game "Servant of the spud" +5 happiness for each potato plant grown. +5 happiness for each meal eaten that contains potato. Able to equip potatoes as a weapon.