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charliewhiskey1 Jan 8, 2017 @ 12:43pm
Can not make plasma grenade?
I have found prints for all the mods, but I can not make a basic launcher. Am I missing a blueprint or should this mod be default?
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 2:50pm 
If you have the basic plasma launcher blueprint you will also need Pu, Hr, and C to craft it. Try to install tech in your multitool and it will tell you how much of what you need.
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 2:59pm 
Yes, you would access this by going through the E menu I believe, after selecting an empty slot and bringing up the tech menu. The capacity to make it will be in the tech menu of your multi-tool.
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Kaii-Killer Jan 8, 2017 @ 3:24pm 
I also have not been able to find plasma launcher blueprint since the content update... I was given a multitool that had one installed already though.
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 3:29pm 
Originally posted by Kaii-Killer:
I also have not been able to find plasma launcher blueprint since the content update... I was given a multitool that had one installed already though.

Hmm that is probably why the tech blueprint isn't queueing up. Because your inventory shows you already have it.
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 3:54pm 
Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:
Originally posted by Kaii-Killer:
I also have not been able to find plasma launcher blueprint since the content update... I was given a multitool that had one installed already though.

Hmm that is probably why the tech blueprint isn't queueing up. Because your inventory shows you already have it.

I would agree. If it is already installed it should be greyed out in the tech menu, which can make it easier to overlook.
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charliewhiskey1 Jan 8, 2017 @ 5:30pm 
It's not there at all. I turned down serveral upgrades due to the fact that I am unable to make a launcher for it. It should seem very simple, but I am not able to make it. Yet I do not remember ever seeing a blue print for it in previous games.
Last edited by charliewhiskey1; Jan 8, 2017 @ 5:31pm
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 5:49pm 
Originally posted by charliewhiskey1:
It's not there at all. I turned down serveral upgrades due to the fact that I am unable to make a launcher for it. It should seem very simple, but I am not able to make it. Yet I do not remember ever seeing a blue print for it in previous games.

Even if you don't have the tech yet I would never turn down a blueprint. Even if you can't use it now it will be there in the future when you can. This may be a stupid question, but are you going through the tech properly? Hit tab, move to multitool, click on an empty slot, go to install tech, and look for 'Plasma Launcher'. If you don't have the resources on hand to build it will be greyed out. Click it and it will tell you what you need to install the tech. Don't forget to scroll through your tech list. It may be hidden in there.
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 5:53pm 
Originally posted by charliewhiskey1:
It's not there at all. I turned down serveral upgrades due to the fact that I am unable to make a launcher for it. It should seem very simple, but I am not able to make it. Yet I do not remember ever seeing a blue print for it in previous games.
The plasma grenades are not in your multi-tool tech crafting menu on the tool itself, anywere in the tech types? That is odd. I am trying to see where it comes from or if it has multiple sources or what for getting that one for the first basic plasma grenades. You should have received it very early on, as one quest sends you after tech in one of the locked alien bases and you have to grenade the doors to get to it. I will post if I find more info on it. Sorry if I seem silly, I am just trying to find out what you are missing and how you don't have it as an option to craft.
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 5:54pm 
Originally posted by cbkohoh:
Originally posted by charliewhiskey1:
It's not there at all. I turned down serveral upgrades due to the fact that I am unable to make a launcher for it. It should seem very simple, but I am not able to make it. Yet I do not remember ever seeing a blue print for it in previous games.

Even if you don't have the tech yet I would never turn down a blueprint. Even if you can't use it now it will be there in the future when you can. This may be a stupid question, but are you going through the tech properly? Hit tab, move to multitool, click on an empty slot, go to install tech, and look for 'Plasma Launcher'. If you don't have the resources on hand to build it will be greyed out. Click it and it will tell you what you need to install the tech. Don't forget to scroll through your tech list. It may be hidden in there.

Isn't it called "Plasma grenade?" I need to do some research, this is just odd. Also how long have you played, and to what stages are you in the game? Trying to see how you would have missed getting the primary tech early on.

(I don't remember the exact source of the plasma grenade blueprint right now, or if it is given or from multiple sources as tech that you find.)
Last edited by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid; Jan 8, 2017 @ 6:01pm
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 6:00pm 
Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:
Originally posted by cbkohoh:

Even if you don't have the tech yet I would never turn down a blueprint. Even if you can't use it now it will be there in the future when you can. This may be a stupid question, but are you going through the tech properly? Hit tab, move to multitool, click on an empty slot, go to install tech, and look for 'Plasma Launcher'. If you don't have the resources on hand to build it will be greyed out. Click it and it will tell you what you need to install the tech. Don't forget to scroll through your tech list. It may be hidden in there.

Isn't it called "Plasma grenade?" I need to do some research, this is just odd.

Yeah, I think your are correct. I just got grenade and launcher crossed. My mind is on why this is not working for him.
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 6:02pm 
Originally posted by cbkohoh:
Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:

Isn't it called "Plasma grenade?" I need to do some research, this is just odd.

Yeah, I think your are correct. I just got grenade and launcher crossed. My mind is on why this is not working for him.

Check above. I updated my post a bit. I will need to search up or even start up an alternate game save to see how it is received again.
Last edited by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid; Jan 8, 2017 @ 6:03pm
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 6:25pm 
Originally posted by charliewhiskey1:
It's not there at all. I turned down serveral upgrades due to the fact that I am unable to make a launcher for it. It should seem very simple, but I am not able to make it. Yet I do not remember ever seeing a blue print for it in previous games.

If you didn't miss a quest step for getting in the Manufacturing Buildings early on in the Atlas and questline path, you should have tech and option to install the base tech for plasma grenades that looks like this.:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=838409153

I just deleted mine there, to show where it would be and how you would install it. You should have it as the first one there, unless you missed a given quest to go knock down the doors of a Manufacturing building for more tech recipes. I may try to start up another new game just to see where the actual quest is and what gives you the plasma grenade blueprint. You should have received the blueprint very early on, even on the first planet or soon after, like right before the game guided you to upgrade your warp drive. IIrc you have to get into a Manufacturing facility to get one of the warp drive upgrades, so yes you should have gotten the tech early as it's very required to get into the locked steel doors.

(Yes the wording is odd, even confusing but it's "plasma grenade" for the plasma launcher option of your multi-tool :P) This may actually lead to some confusion about the tech.))

Also Charlie, if your multi-tool simply doesn't have the grenades, you may be able to find another multi-tool with the base grenade tech on it, eliminating the need to find that base tech blueprint.

This is why I asked how far into the game you were, as there are some other options to get tools and blueprints, but you may not be to that stage yet. (Trying not to spray the spoilers :P)
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 8:32pm 
Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:
(Yes the wording is odd, even confusing but it's "plasma grenade" for the plasma launcher option of your multi-tool :P) This may actually lead to some confusion about the tech.))

Aye, Capitan! Error noted, Capitan! ;P
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Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid Jan 8, 2017 @ 8:37pm 
Originally posted by cbkohoh:
Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:
(Yes the wording is odd, even confusing but it's "plasma grenade" for the plasma launcher option of your multi-tool :P) This may actually lead to some confusion about the tech.))

Aye, Capitan! Error noted, Capitan! ;P

Aww it's okay, I wasn't meaning to be critical about your terms, I was only noting the odd context of the icon and it's description lol. If anything they worded it strange :P
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Captain Brendig Jan 8, 2017 @ 8:39pm 
Charlie, what game mode are you in? (Normal, Survival, Creative) and are you playing the Atlas Path or Free Exploration?
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