Deviation energy generators make no sense. Question for the devs…

[Talleyh0]

So I grinded and got the deviation Generator buff. And… of course I want to farm oil too. Recent YouTubers have shown on borders of stronghold areas, that it can be done. My question is: IS THIS A GLITCH? I ask because I searched all 10 worlds on my server and each of those spots are taken. I’ve also noticed you’ve expanded the “no stronghold build” zones. Is the intention to restrict the build locations from allowing both game loops to be played? Or will there truly only be those 4 locations for bases on each world? Seems like it’s misleading as to if this is intended or a glitch your team is trying to manage as the restricted areas are expanded.

[BD]

Am I missing something? What spot do you need to use Deviation energy generator?? Just go into polluted area. You don't need oil or star dust to use it.

[Talleyh0]

I want to farm oil and also use the Deviation Energy Generators at my base. Seems theres like 4 bases per world that can do it at the edge of Blackfell. Once filled, we are SOL.

[<GrandPa>]

Originally posted by BD:

Just go into polluted area. You don't need oil or star dust to use it.

Yes, you can go into a polluted area to use deviant generators, but then you have no use for all of that electric power.
The op wants to collect and refine oil and to do this you need to build the base near a refinery, Refining oild (and acid) requires a lot of power, so the deviant generators are very useful.
For example in my case my base is next to blackfell oil fiels, but only a very small corner of my base can go into the polluted area, so I have a very small space to put 6 deviant generators and some oil /acid pumps.

[Solomon Kane]

no need for all that, build improved hydrauilics, and have 8 eels, and you can pump and make oil en mass

[Lollipop33]

Originally posted by Talleyh0:

I want to farm oil and also use the Deviation Energy Generators at my base. Seems theres like 4 bases per world that can do it at the edge of Blackfell. Once filled, we are SOL.

why farm oil, do refineries and ditch the refiners for oil. You have the permits most likely already in you bag. Go to 2326-4046 chalk peak area got to furnace lair at those coordinates and use your permits. The give premium fuel and star dust as a reward, prizes vary as you increase the permit level. pretty fun to do and pay well far a easy 5 min wave defense

[Stik Figure]

My base is in a polluted area and I couldn't get it to produce no mater where I put it. Maybe it has to be a very high pollution area. I'm just glad mats are 100% refunded.

[BD]

Originally posted by <GrandPa>:

Yes, you can go into a polluted area to use deviant generators, but then you have no use for all of that electric power.

I use them for acid would use even more but dont have it

[Talleyh0]

"For example in my case my base is next to blackfell oil fiels, but only a very small corner of my base can go into the polluted area,".

Yes this is my point - I know how to do it (Backpack ticking shows polluted zone, etc) My point is there are no more left at Black fell - theres enough room for 4 Large bases and all 10 worlds are occupied so theres no option to do just that. Why arent there more areas with both oil and radiating pollution? Thats my issue. I dont think Devs want us to use both Deviant Generators and be able to make oil - otherwise theres is only room for 4 players per world to do it.