Bonuses from connecting modules#105

It would be nice if two T1 modules placed next to each other gave an additional bonus. E.g Warehouse 24 + 24 + 10 (for the neighborhood) This would force a more intelligent installation method

Well I will leave this to the game designers :D

It doesn’t even have to be bonuses for pairing “Like” devices either. You could create a complex system of synergies between neighboring modules, cousin Modules (Modules occupying the opposite wall and ceiling slots), and Modules all on the same segment.

It’s also worth noting that while it might be fun to line all your power plants/storage modules up in a row on the ceiling, when PvP is added, this will be a prime target for attacking humans, because they can shut down your gun modules by killing the power/ammo supply. It makes you consider breaking them up or even hiding a few on the side panels so they are less vulnerable to intelligent warfare. Bonuses could give players reasons to do unorthodox configurations…. or reinforce orthodox assembly strategies.

While they haven’t finished color coding everything in the game yet, they could make it so the modules have bonuses for being aligned with similar colors or achieving a rainbow within a certain amount of spaces.

As a Puzzle game mechanic, this could really appeal to people and if done cleverly could create a variety of strategies when it comes to layouts highlighting different benefits or design goals.

Bonuses could affect Module Output, Module Core Slot burden, Module Power Drain, and even Module Armor ratings. Each Drillship Segment would be it’s own little bonus puzzle array with native bonuses based on your lay out.

It might be a good idea to have a Console or Station where this sort of data can be viewed, managed, and detailed.

Who knows, you might lure millions of Candy Crushers into this game with some playful system rewards for thoughtful layouts.

NMS has an adjacent mod bonus that makes sense - I could see this totally.