The "element separator"

[mr peeps]

So over my time playing the game, I thought of a cool/helpful addition: the element separator. Basically, what it would do is take in a material, separate its atoms and send each type into a pipe/vent. For instance, inputting water would output hydrogen and oxygen.

Maybe they could be an element builder with the same purpose? You could, for instance, again, input oxygen and hydrogen to create steam/water?

I dunno, I think it could add a bit to the game, and encourage getting other resources that may have little to no purpose.

[TheExceed]

That wouldn't be bad idea for the reverse of an electrolyzer to make use of possible hydrogen vent and/or oxygen vents. Can't remember if they added hydrogen ones yet

[Alpe12]

I think this would be a good idea for a mod.
For vanilla, not so sure...

[mr peeps]

5 hours ago, Alpe12 said:

I think this would be a good idea for a mod.
For vanilla, not so sure...

In my opinion, I think it would be a great way to get people to use resources that arent very useful. It would be a Super late game research, too

[crypticorb]

On 5/7/2018 at 8:53 PM, mr peeps said:

So over my time playing the game, I thought of a cool/helpful addition: the element separator. Basically, what it would do is take in a material, separate its atoms and send each type into a pipe/vent. For instance, inputting water would output hydrogen and oxygen.

Maybe they could be an element builder with the same purpose? You could, for instance, again, input oxygen and hydrogen to create steam/water?

I dunno, I think it could add a bit to the game, and encourage getting other resources that may have little to no purpose.

If they implement something like this, I think it would have to be a specialized building like a Chemical Reaction Chamber.

Making water from oxygen and hydrogen is not a peaceful process, typically it is a hot and explosive reaction (ala Mark Watney style). If Klei implements this kind of reaction building, it would add a whole new dynamic into the game as far as what materials can be made and broken down.

Your particular example of water from hydrogen and oxygen isn't a great one, as oxygen is a pivotal part of survival, but there are TONS of chemical reactions involving hydrogen and other elements that are currently in the game.

[mr peeps]

Just now, crypticorb said:

If they implement something like this, I think it would have to be a specialized building like a Chemical Reaction Chamber.

Making water from oxygen and hydrogen is not a peaceful process, typically it is a hot and explosive reaction (ala Mark Watney style). If Klei implements this kind of reaction building, it would add a whole new dynamic into the game as far as what materials can be made and broken down.

Your particular example of water from hydrogen and oxygen isn't a great one, as oxygen is a pivotal part of survival, but there are TONS of chemical reactions involving hydrogen and other elements that are currently in the game.

I guess. But the mere idea can remain the same, I belive. The whole "element separator" deal was just an idea