Tobruk Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I don't know why but I have a tendency to overengineer my ONI issues, and so I wasted almost an entire day on creating an automation system that waits with the next launch until the target planet has replenished its resources. Turns out there's SOOO much simpler solution to this whole problem I haven't thought about at all! Wait for it... wait for it... Just meter the god damn petroleum. That's what. petro_kg_per_second = total_petroleum_kg / ((max_cargo_kg - trip_time * replenishment_rate * 2) / replenishment_rate) / 600 Why haven't I thought about this? xD I include my spreadsheet to calculate this stuff for you. See below P.S The formula accounts for the trip time replenishment both ways as well. fuel_meter_ONI.ods Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/119447-minimalistic-solution-to-the-planet-depletion-mechanic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMule Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Well, people have been using valves for quite a bit. But... I think you should take into account refuel time in your formula. The replenisment goes on also while the rocket is waiting for fuel... Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/119447-minimalistic-solution-to-the-planet-depletion-mechanic/#findComment-1347439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobruk Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 hours ago, TheMule said: Well, people have been using valves for quite a bit. But... I think you should take into account refuel time in your formula. The replenisment goes on also while the rocket is waiting for fuel... I'm assuming the fuel is already behind the shutoff, waiting to be released. And those couple of seconds that passes while fuel has to travel through the remaining section of the pipe is insignificant. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/119447-minimalistic-solution-to-the-planet-depletion-mechanic/#findComment-1347474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMule Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Oh I see. Basicly you'd have a loop with fuel, and shutoffs that draw from it... Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/119447-minimalistic-solution-to-the-planet-depletion-mechanic/#findComment-1347487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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