Ranching Upgrade Mark I Available Now!

✦AI summary2d

The Ranching Upgrade Mark I introduces comprehensive critter ranching mechanics, including wrangling, breeding, and care, alongside a new database and priority system overhaul.

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▲Buffs10

Critter Ranching
- Wrangle Tool:Introduced the Wrangle tool allowing Ranchers to capture and move critters without using traps.→Added
- Critter Feeder:Increased the storage capacity of Critter Feeders to 2,000kg.→2000 kg
- Grooming Station:New building that allows Ranchers to increase critter happiness through grooming.→Added
- Incubator:New building used to safely hatch critter eggs under ideal temperature settings.→Added
RancherIntroduced a new Ranching job and attribute that boosts ability to wrangle and groom critters.→Added
CrittersTweaked starting calories and hungry range so wild creatures are more active and stay full longer.→Adjusted
UI & Systems
- Database:Added a comprehensive encyclopedia for foods, plants, animals, and elements.→Added
- Priorities:Split the Priorities screen from the Jobs screen and introduced Sub-Priorities for better Dupe management.Combined→Split
WorldAdded 18 new types of geysers, fumaroles, volcanoes, and fissures including various elements and temperatures.→18 New
GeneralInsulated pipes/vents:Fixed a bug where insulated pipes and vents were no longer providing insulation.Broken→Working

▼Nerfs3

Critters
- Wild critters now lose fertility over time to prevent infinite egg laying in the wild.Infinite→Limited
- Critters now become unhappy if they are trapped in a door, a single tile, or a very tiny room.→Decreased
GeneralFarmer's Touch:Farmer's Touch no longer causes crops to grow if they are currently stifled.Grows stifled→No growth

◆Other changes3

Critter RanchingReproduction:Critters now lay eggs when their Reproduction stat reaches 100, enabling herd growth.→100
CrittersLure:Pufts and Shine Bugs now only lure to Lures containing the appropriate bait.Any bait→Specific bait
GeneralTransfer arm:Transfer arms can now mostly no longer pick up or deliver items through tiles.Pass through→Blocked

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Oxygen Not Included · Mar 22, 2018

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