Question Regarding Generator and Fabricator

[Pravus]

So I have a fabricator, a generator, gasoline in the generator, and cables terminating in an outlet near my fabricator. The generator powers on and the cables and outlet produce their visual effects to indicate power is flowing through them but the fabricator still will not operate without its own sorce of gasoline.

Is this intended and, if so, why?

[Xaaz]

As far as I know it's intended. The Fabricator states it needs Gasoline, not Electricity. The Generator uses gas but produces electricity.

[Pravus]

Originally posted by Xaaz:

The Fabricator states it needs Gasoline, not Electricity.

Right, it just seemed odd to me that while all the other modern-level base addons can run off electricity from the generator the fabricator would not have the option to benefit from it as well.

[Meebs]

Originally posted by Pravus:

Originally posted by Xaaz:

The Fabricator states it needs Gasoline, not Electricity.

Right, it just seemed odd to me that a while all the other modern-level base addons can run off electricity from the generator that the fabricator would not have the option to benefit from it as well.

Probably because you need the fabricator in order to craft the power generator, cables etc. I would say it is in its 'basic functionality' state right now.

Or, think of it this way: Maybe electricity, in theory, isn't enough juice to power the fabricator so that's why you have to use gasoline for it.

[Epithetical]

I'M SORRY I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF THE FABRICATOR BURNING GAS VERY LOUDLY

[Meebs]

Originally posted by Epithetical:

I'M SORRY I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF THE FABRICATOR BURNING GAS VERY LOUDLY

lolololol. +1

It is indeed rather loud.

[Pravus]

Originally posted by WhiteTree:

Probably because you need the fabricator in order to craft the power generator, cables etc. I would say it is in its 'basic functionality' state right now.

Or, think of it this way: Maybe electricity, in theory, isn't enough juice to power the fabricator so that's why you have to use gasoline for it.

That's actually a pretty satisfactory answer. Thanks, WhiteTree!

[Epithetical]

Originally posted by WhiteTree:

Originally posted by Epithetical:

I'M SORRY I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF THE FABRICATOR BURNING GAS VERY LOUDLY

lolololol. +1

It is indeed rather loud.

WHAT? SPEAK L-O-U-D-E-R. I'D TURN IT OFF BUT IT CONSUMES 1 GAS EVERY TIME I NEED TO REPAIR MY FLAK OR MAKE MORE BULLETS.

[paulthemime]

It is becuase the fabricator is an engine of sorts, requiring a mechanical motion from the engine rather than an electric charge.

[Xaaz]

Originally posted by Epithetical:

I'M SORRY I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF THE FABRICATOR BURNING GAS VERY LOUDLY

lol - Yes, loud.

[Legit]

It should be able to be powered by the generator, and run more quietly.

[Wikumos]

the fabricator has a gasoline powered combustion engine, not a magnetic electricity based engine.

[Frostbringer]

Originally posted by Legit:

It should be able to be powered by the generator, and run more quietly.

You mean as an alternate power supply than gas , since you can't craft a generator without a fabricator.

Since the genny is mainly used for lights/fridge, they should balance that by making it consume more gas if you attach it to a fabricator.

[leftharted]

if the Fabricator is ever changed to accept electricity from a Generator, ever...

than they BETTER make it so a water tap can suffice for the Water requirement in cooking.

Only then will I be free from the tethers of Cooking in Ark..... Only Then.

[GamerTeah]

I've already requested this in Ark Digest for the Industrial Revolution :)

[Wikumos]

Bah! With everyone pooping everywhere, I think we need flushable toilets first ! It won't be a meteor that kills us all, will be disease & decay that kills us all !