Tougher Tungsten Processing


Think tungsten processing is too simple? Think Vulcanus is too easy to tame, yet don't want a complete overhaul? Well, say no more! This mod changes the tungsten plate and metallurgic science pack recipes so they're probability-based, either producing what you want or refunding raw tungsten.

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4 days ago
2.1
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i [Added] Compat with Harder Science Packs

5 days ago

Can you make it so the Output of Metallurgic Science Matches up with the Harder Science Packs mod by Cubickman where Metallurgic Science takes Steel as well as 2 more Tungsten Steel?

4 days ago
(updated 4 days ago)

Thank you for bringing my attention to this. Version 1.0.1 now has a compatibility fix with Harder Science Packs.

  • If Harder Science Packs is installed and the "planetary science packs" setting is enabled, the metallurgic science pack recipe now refunds more tungsten to account for the increased cost.
  • Recipe outputs are as follow:
    • 60% chance to produce 1 metallurgic science pack (accepts productivity bonuses)
    • 20% chance to refund 3 tungsten carbide and 4 tungsten plates
    • 20% chance to refund 3 tungsten carbide and 16 tungsten ore
  • In "hard mode", the metallurgic science pack recipe refunds more tungsten carbide and coal as well, to take into account the big mining drill's cost.
  • Recipe outputs are as follow:
    • 60% chance to produce 1 metallurgic science pack (accepts productivity bonuses)
    • 20% chance to refund 12 tungsten carbide, 20 coal and 3 tungsten plates
    • 20% chance to refund 12 tungsten carbide, 20 coal and 15 tungsten ore (12 for the tungsten plates, 3 to account for rounding errors on tungsten carbide refund)

As always, these are shared probabilities. Failure to craft a science pack guarantees a tungsten/coal refund.

I opted not to refund any steel, because just like with molten copper, steel is essentially free on vulcanus.
Hope you enjoy this change.

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