Space Engineers #14: Refinery Pit

[@sctjkc01]

Not sure if you're reading comments on your older videos, but: PCU - Performance Cost Unit - is an arbitrary number assigned to every block that scales linearly with Keen's belief of how complex that particular block is to update the logic for. Armor Blocks are 1 because there's not really a lot of logic to go with them - the functional blocks are a lot more. The main reason for these PCU assignments is to limit how much you can slow down a given server. You have a PCU budget that you spend as you build, and reclaim as you grind down. Once you hit the limit, you can't build any more until you grind down something you've built previously.

[@RickyC0626]

Damn, I'm always amused by the size of each build and how smooth the building designs are. I can't wait to see how huge your space stations will be. If you ever use programmable blocks to automate, it would be even more epic. Just imagine a whole fleet of drones mining every asteroid and building their own stations.

[@smbarbour]

Officially, PCU is performance cost units, so the higher the PCU, the more taxing it is to run... but I propose "Potential Clang Units" instead :P

[@egbertdefatt9259]

I like the aesthetic of your builds. Looking forward to seeing the next video!

[@DragonNationGaming]

I don't have high hopes for the next video. I have never built a train before and new builds never go well.

[@Espeque]

I think the refineries are pointing in the wrong direction. Can't put any modules on

[@orianalexander1671]

welders are working correctly. you broke one turned off the group (but broken block can't be turned off) then repaired the welder so now it is on and the other is off.

[@DragonNationGaming]

I checked them on my own after repairing them and they were both off. Also neither of the lights on the welders were on. It's an old mod so bugs like that are to be expected.

[@mattmurphy1065]

You always have the coolest stuff. Love this base look so far.

[@DragonNationGaming]

It just doesn't feel right to me. It's missing something but I can't figure out what it is. It feels half assed.

[@mattmurphy1065]

Check out the new update, it adds in a lot of stuff that might give you a reason to make certain things.

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@mattmurphy1065 Do you mean the economy addition? I'm not really interested in that.

[@mattmurphy1065]

Dragon Nation Gaming I definitely get it, I got this game just for the building.

[@albiorix9645]

why no yield modules or speed modules??????????????????????

[@DragonNationGaming]

They're for pussies

[@canadianmeteorologist1457]

LMAO EXACTLY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@albertoterk9668]

No yield upgrades or speed ones?

[@DragonNationGaming]

I never use them. Upgrades were one of the most pointless updates in the game. For a single player they are just a waste of time.

[@doomdave475]

No for stone and iron speed is good, because you refine a lot of them, yield is good for rare resources. I recommend you to use them.

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@doomdave475 Some time ago I did a video comparing each of the modules and testing if they were really worth it. I would have to retry the test because I forget the results but it ended up being more efficient to just build more refineries. Upgrade modules came out after Keen had already lost interest in the game. They were just adding stuff to keep people interested at that point.

[@orianalexander1671]

I think you should run your test again. Keen made some changes to upgrade modules a while back.

[@novastarpaws5529]

In the last episode, you were talking about how the turn around in the tunnels would be hard, so what if you made a turn table that spun your Hemits around? You could also put rails in the base of the turntable, so that not only could the Hemits turn around using it, but you could also have your trains switch tracks, or turn around themselves.

[@DragonNationGaming]

That is one option but it would be difficult to make it look good. I might try turntables later on.

[@Starman800]

Need lights going down your tunnel.

[@SirTragain]

What no yield/Power or Speed modules?

[@MasterLycan844]

He refuses to use modules.

[@GarryTwin]

Didn't you planed to left some marks in vertical parts of the tonel? To understand how long it. Mean firs pillar, second pillar .. 123th pillar.

[@anumeon]

What about gravel?? The stone makes gravel after all. And that conveyor sorter was only set to allow ingots out... Remember the gravel.. BTW.. This base of yours is really cool.. Darn cool actually. Hugely impressive work

[@DragonNationGaming]

Gravel is considered an ingot in the game.

[@haroldmcbroom7807]

Conveyors are a heavy taxation upon the system, that's why I use very few of them, and only when absolutely necessary.

[@DragonNationGaming]

If you buy a better system, you won't have to worry about it. So far I've built more than most PCs can handle and I rarely have issues.

[@grandbabayaga4791]

Would mineing out the stone under the automated refinery and assembler platform to hide the storage containers be a good idea, That way you could use the walls for different types of research an development rooms.

[@DragonNationGaming]

Sure, you could do that. I have other plans for additions.

[@drayko-okamidirewytch5542]

Assuming you have a high end system you should be safe up to 300k blocks, I have a base on planet that has around 300k blocks with several station and ship grids and only lags on sim side and not much on video side

[@ph11p3540]

You must have built yourself a TBM to build such an impressive tunnel. I must see if you have a TBM video. Very impressive if this is pure survival mode.

[@_ozveta_]

you need lights in that tunnel its scary watching you zoom trough them. death inbound

[@DragonNationGaming]

How do you think it feels for me? lol The only reason I haven't added any yet is because I'm still trying to figure out how to make it look cool. I was just trying a few things today.

[@maniac6655]

108 Large Cargocontainers..... on a server with my friends they would hate me :D .... i build way to big ... way to inefficient but ill do it in a huge style of massproduction. your buildingstyle fits mine :D i like it alot

[@DragonNationGaming]

It will probably be more than I will ever need but it's better to have it and not need it.

[@maniac6655]

@@DragonNationGaming Hahahaha ;D my line but they still hate my playstyle

[@jamestor6700]

are you sure it's a good idea to have a uranium refinery on the Earth planet? I don't know exactly what your plan is so you may have a good reason to build it

[@DragonNationGaming]

Did you watch the entire video or any other video in the series where I talked about building a space tether to pass resources between space and the planet?

[@adammathis5532]

Put yield on all the refinerys

[@Locomotor1979]

rich 1 tip dont use the P for connecting and brake a vehicle us the connector in the action bar same whit cockpit for handbrake. and you forgot upgrade modules for ref's and assmeblers

[@DragonNationGaming]

I refuse to use modules. They were the most ridiculous update in the game. Instead I create systems that don't require them. That has been difficult with all the nerfs but I still figure it out without them.

[@bruckenpfeiler6550]

it's probabaly to late but using "P" for connecting/disconnecting can cause massive dmg to other ships connected to the base. sometimes "P" disconnects every connector in the base when u only wanted to disconnect your ship. same in space

[@StormHerald3D]

just had a question, but when you were doing the out put from the refinery why use ten separate sorters instead of just two for when those closed loops join back up to the center conveyor to head to the last sorter and out?

[@DragonNationGaming]

I explained in the video.

[@Paxin45]

Just wondering you have open window or you record in forest or youve got birds

[@DragonNationGaming]

That's the game sounds

[@Paxin45]

@@DragonNationGaming ok havent expected that :D

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@Paxin45 Most channels turn the game volume way down. I never did like that.

[@romainselle8876]

Heya Dragon, i was wondering, what was the link of your "twin welder", and if you was planning on putting everything you created on the workshop, like the ships for example.

[@DragonNationGaming]

Link to my Steam is in the description. I will add a mod collection when I have time.

[@sveinungchr]

Just looking at your refinery layout.. Are you not using the vanilla boost mods for your refinery and assemblers? Loving your videos BTW..

[@DragonNationGaming]

I never use them

[@bakedjesus1177]

Hope you didn't cover that rock face and added lights into the structure threw the tunnel

[@imabadonegetoverit6465]

Are you going to post the BP for the inch worm?

[@DragonNationGaming]

I've already said several times that I will. I work almost 60 hours a week. I also need to sleep some time and it would be nice to have a life. Patience.

[@imabadonegetoverit6465]

@@DragonNationGaming Must have missed it i am usually watching ya vids while i play sry

[@NomaddUK]

Really? You are going to refine shit!!?? (I forgot to note the time where you said it)

[@alewhisker9983]

Darnit

[@UnknownJJP]

when do you think you can upload your new inch worm

[@DragonNationGaming]

When I'm a millionaire and don't have to worry about working 60 hours a week or if I never sleep again.

[@UnknownJJP]

Lol take your time man believe me I know

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@UnknownJJP One thing I'm trying to do is show people how to build these things on their own so that they don't have to rely on slow people like me. That's why I started the specialized series. I'm trying to make the BP too perfect. My OCD is stalling me.

[@UnknownJJP]

Yea you definitely helped me out, I built one and it was rough but you video definitely helped, maybe if you could do a walk through on timer blocks and thier full potential or scripts, I know scripts are alot to dive into but I got like 100hours in and I think its about time I jump into it

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@UnknownJJP I don't use scripts except for automating assemblers. Too often people use mods or scripts to find a solution instead of figuring it out.

[@josephwilson6651]

I don't know Rich you are an actual engineer, and you say you suck at mathematics. I suppose it's the fast and loose type you suck at, not the Precise a to b to c = sum with the calculator and paper.

[@DragonNationGaming]

Also I work 60 hours a week with only about 5 hours of sleep. I'm either getting old or losing my mind.

[@ARCH4_NGEL]

Cobalt, gold, iron, shit, sounds about right This is a joke don’t _shit_ on me about it Btw it’s 108 large cargo containers, cause left side has twelve and it’s repeated 9 times to the right

[@DragonNationGaming]

Maybe next time I'll stop the video and make you guys wait until I grab a calculator and add it up.

[@sullyrl8420]

Woah

[@bradleywatson2984]

Video quality is really bad 320p

[@carturix2714]

Not for me I got 1080p

[@DragonNationGaming]

You can always tell who the impatient people are. KZbin takes a while. Give them 10 minutes or so and they will have it in 1080.

[@Cpt_DoDo]

first

[@DragonNationGaming]

It doesn't count unless you have something to say.

[@Cpt_DoDo]

@@DragonNationGaming you have no speed or yeale uprg. on our ref

[@DragonNationGaming]

@@Cpt_DoDo I think you're talking about the Modules? I never use them. They are a waste of time.

[@Cpt_DoDo]

@@DragonNationGaming yes. and why do you thing there a waste of time?