Clinker Vat - Revision history

Styx at 13:43, 19 September 2016

2016-09-19T13:43:28Z

Zotep: /* Cement */

2016-05-23T17:19:22Z

Cement

Zotep: /* Plaster */

2016-05-23T17:18:03Z

Plaster

Zotep: /* Stirring */

2016-01-02T17:35:34Z

Stirring

Taemon: /* Concrete */

2015-12-02T23:21:10Z

Concrete

Taemon: /* Plaster */

2015-12-02T23:20:57Z

Plaster

Tesa at 13:14, 20 November 2015

2015-11-20T13:14:30Z

Tesa: /* Stirring */

2015-11-20T13:14:12Z

Stirring

Aereon: Created page with "{{T7}} {{Languages}}
{{Template:BuildingInfo|image=ClinkerVat.png|size=21x21|where=where::Compound|description=For making Cement and Concrete.}} == Source == This bui..."

2015-10-09T18:17:50Z

Created page with "{{T7}} {{Languages}} <br> {{Template:BuildingInfo|image=ClinkerVat.png|size=21x21|where=where::Compound|description=For making Cement and Concrete.}} == Source == This bui..."

New page

{{T7}}

{{Languages}}
<br>

{{Template:BuildingInfo|image=ClinkerVat.png|size=21x21|where=[[where::Compound]]|description=For making Cement and Concrete.}}

== Source ==
This building becomes available after you have learned the [[Masonry]] tech.

== Cost ==
* 60 [[requires::Cut Stone]]
* 10 [[requires::Copper Sheeting]]
* 2500 [[requires::Firebricks]]

You will be asked to select the fuel source when you build: [[Petroleum]], [[Charcoal]], or [[Coal]].

Built in a [[Compound]]. Uses 21x21 cells.

== Firing ==
Requires '''one''' of the following to fire, based on type selected when built:
* 40 [[fuel::Petroleum]]
* 800 [[fuel::Charcoal]]
* 800 [[fuel::Coal]]

Fuel is only needed when making Cement.

== Plaster ==
Making a batch of ''500'' [[produces::Plaster]] costs:
* 400 [[Sand]]
* 50 [[Cement]]
* 50 [[ Gypsum]]

* NOTE: Mixing Plaster 'does not' require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed.

== Concrete ==
Making a batch of 250 [[produces::Concrete]] costs:

* 250 [[Gravel]]
* 15 [[Cement]]
* 100 [[Water in Jugs]]

'''NOTE:''' Mixing Concrete does not require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed. And vat does not need to have clinker in it to make up concrete.

== Cement ==
Making a batch of 100 [[produces::Cement]] costs:

* 10 [[Bauxite]]
* 10 [[Gypsum]]
* 800 [[Clinker]]
* 500 [[Water in Jugs]]
* Appropriate [[#Fuel|fuel]] for the vat, depending on the vat's type.

'''NOTE:''' You can run as many cement batches off this 500 water as you like; it will not be used provided that you do not mix concrete. Jugs are not consumed.

=== Stirring===

Once started, the cement must be stirred continuously by a team of people, or it will solidify and all ingredients wasted.

* Stirring the vat sets a 45 second base timer on STR and END (at STR 0 / END 0)
* Stirring starts out easy with 2 minutes between stirs, but the stirs have to come closer and closer together as it gets closer to completion.
* Progress is made with each stir based on the strength of the stirrer.
* Towards the end (depending on the food) people may need to let the timer tick down the appropriate amount before stirring so a round is not over before the first person can stir again).
* At the end of a stir, the timer is precisely 12 seconds.
* The percentage completion of the stir is reported in Main each time you stir.

One strategy for stirring is:

* Everyone pins the clinker vat menu and refreshes it regularly.
* Initially, everyone stirs as fast as possible.
* When the batch reaches 70% complete, only stir if:
** there is less than 10s left on the timer; or
** your str/end stats are black

{{5}}With 20 people and good (+18str/+22end) food, a batch can be completed in under 30 seconds, with everyone stirring 3-4 times each and str/end recharging while the vat is reloaded for the next batch.

It is reportedly possible to complete a batch with 2 people and +9str/+9end food.

===Breaking Up===

If you fail to stir in the time it asks you to, all menus are lost except one, "Break the hardened mass with a sledgehammer". To restore the Vat to a useable state, you will need a sledgehammer. This will cost you a 5 minute endurance timer.

Once restored, you will retain the fuel and water entered into the Vat, but you will lose any Bauxite, Gypsum, and Clinker placed into it.

[[Category:Buildings]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:43, 19 September 2016
Line 79:		Line 79:

	If you are stirring either solo or using multiple logins, be sure that there is more than one "100%" message before you quit stirring or you could revert back to 99% and lose the batch. The GM said that this was most likely a lag issue!		If you are stirring either solo or using multiple logins, be sure that there is more than one "100%" message before you quit stirring or you could revert back to 99% and lose the batch. The GM said that this was most likely a lag issue!
		+
		+	NOTE: Solo stirs can be done with 40/40 str/end food, but it takes about 18 minutes and 195 clicks (stirs) to complete a batch. It may be possible with lower stats, but I used 40/40. --Styx

	===Breaking Up===		===Breaking Up===

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:35, 2 January 2016
Line 76:		Line 76:

	It is reportedly possible to complete a batch with 2 people and +9str/+9end food.		It is reportedly possible to complete a batch with 2 people and +9str/+9end food.
		+
		+	If you are stirring either solo or using multiple logins, be sure that there is more than one "100%" message before you quit stirring or you could revert back to 99% and lose the batch. The GM said that this was most likely a lag issue!

	===Breaking Up===		===Breaking Up===

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:14, 20 November 2015
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	~~{{T7}}~~
−
	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}
	<br>		<br>

@@ Line 51: / Line 51: @@
 * Appropriate [[#Fuel|fuel]] for the vat, depending on the vat's type.
-'''NOTE:''' You can run as many cement batches off this 500 water as you like; it will not be used provided that you do not mix concrete. Jugs are not consumed.
+'''NOTE:''' You can run as many cement batches off this 500 water as you like; it will not be used provided that you do not mix concrete or plaster. Jugs are not consumed.
 === Stirring===

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 * 50 [[Cement]]
 * 50 [[ Gypsum]]
 *  NOTE: Mixing Plaster does not require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed.

@@ Line 39: / Line 39: @@
 * 100 [[Water in Jugs]]
-'''NOTE:''' Mixing Concrete does not require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed. And vat does not need to have clinker in it to make up concrete.
+'''NOTE:''' Mixing Concrete does not require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed.
 == Cement ==

@@ Line 30: / Line 30: @@
 * 50 [[ Gypsum]]
-*  NOTE: Mixing Plaster 'does not' require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed.
+*  NOTE: Mixing Plaster does not require fuel or stirring -- just mix the ingredients and take it. All water in vat will be used, so if you put more than 100 water, it will all be used. Jugs are not consumed.
 == Concrete ==

@@ Line 75: / Line 75: @@
 ** your str/end stats are black
-{{5}}With 20 people and good (+18str/+22end) food, a batch can be completed in under 30 seconds, with everyone stirring 3-4 times each and str/end recharging while the vat is reloaded for the next batch.
+With 20 people and good (+18str/+22end) food, a batch can be completed in under 30 seconds, with everyone stirring 3-4 times each and str/end recharging while the vat is reloaded for the next batch.
 It is reportedly possible to complete a batch with 2 people and +9str/+9end food.