RimWorld's Odyssey DLC takes survival in Space to a new extreme, but you can turn it into a mere formality by following a few easy steps.
Unlike the vanilla version of the game, Odyssey puts you in a scenario where your settlers have to survive on a Gravship. This spaceship will occasionally drop from orbit to explore different planets, but you'll be spending time in Space. Surviving on a planet and in space is different, and you'll have to complete a few extra steps.
How to survive in Space easily in RimWorld Odyssey?
Your survival chances depend on your Gravship, and one key activity is to reduce its limitations.
- Prioritize unlocking the Advanced Gravtech node from the Research tab, as that will unlock the ability to craft Gravlite Panels. This particular item is required to craft a host of different items essential for expanding your Gravship. Doing so will make your space survival simpler than you can imagine.
- Your second priority should be earning Gravcores. These are required to produce and upgrade certain items that will make your Gravship much more powerful. For example, your Grav Field Extender will expand your ship's operational area, allowing you to connect more substructures, improving its functionality.
While improving your ship is a must, you'll also have to take care of your settlers to help them survive in Space. They will not only be living in extremes, but there's also an aspect of exploring Space for extra resources.
- Having Vacsuits is a must. This powerful piece of clothing will help your settlers to survive quite easily in space, and removes the requirements for plenty of other adjustments. The Vacsuit has to be unlocked first via Research, and you can then produce them.
- There are two essential aspects to keep in mind when you want to travel in space: lack of Oxygen and temperature control. For the former, you'll have to fit Oxygen pumps, which will allow your settlers to breathe outside their Vacsuits. You'll also have to manage the temperature by using Vac Barriers and Shield Walls. These two items replace your traditional doors and walls, respectively, and they're the only things that work in Space.
Finally, pay attention to available quests. Some of the quests have no expiry dates, while others will have a shelf life once they pop up. Completing quests will not only provide you with necessary items, but you can also improve your arsenal with the help of Unique Weapons (extremely rare to find without mods). In the vanilla version, I would rarely complete quests. In Odyssey, you'll have to complete them whether you like to or not.
Exploration is key in the new DLC, which means that you'll have to pay attention to Power. Your ship has loads of power requirements, which include keeping your settlers alive and traveling using its thrusters. If your ship loses power to function, your settlers are pretty much dead. The best method in the early days appeared to be Solar Generators, as they work well in space. Hook them up with batteries, and you should be good.
As for exploration, you'll need Chemfuel for it. Chemfuel powers your thrusters, which allows your ship to travel. Always look to have as many thrusters as allowed, since Chemfuel consumption depends on the distance (and not on the number of thrusters). Having more thrusters will allow you to travel longer distances, which is always more beneficial. Just make sure to have ample Chemfuel in your storage to make the journey possible.
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