Building Optimization (EU2012)
Revision as of 17:42, 9 October 2012 by Arrow Quivershaft (talk | contribs) (Just some basic notes.)
Your base is a 7x4 grid of spaces for construction. The center row is reserved only for the ACCESS LIFT, which leaves 24 spaces you can build on(though three start prebuilt). You cannot build at a level that does not have an access lift. While some squares may start empty, most will be filled in with rock, which must be excavated(taking 5 days) before any construction can begin.
Digging deeper costs more, but Steam Vents are usually situated further down; also, more dimensions allow you to take more advantage of Adjacency Bonuses earlier in the game. A good example is to build down to a steam vent early, build a Thermal Power Generator, and then build normal Power Generators adjacent to it to maximize the efficiency.