How to go AFK without starving?

[Shadow Delta]

Hi all, so I have a workshop item that is in the factory. But it says it will take 7 hrs (seems to be real time, not game time.) I don't really want to wait that long or have to wait for it to be done. So, is there a way I can let it just sit and run, while I sleep for example? Only problem is I know if i do that, my player will starve to death before long...

[Goddess Ilias]

Turn blueprint speed to instant or fast

[Anthony]

You can throw devices/components into a blueprint to lower its "time to completion"

For instance, putting a generator into a blueprint that requires one, will add the appropriate metals AND lower the time.

This works for other components as well, as long as the blueprint requires the items. (Steel Plates, Nanotubes, Medical Bay, etc etc etc.)

PS: You put the device/item(s) into the same little box you put the metal :)

[QC]

No as far as i know the timer does not go down in a SP game unless you are in game.

So you can do as Anthony has said

Or you could start your save up as a Local COOP and then log out and the game would run as a server and time will pass even if you close the game down completely. Just don't close the server window or turn of your PC

[Snowfire]

Actually you can just use the bed and it will finish the blueprint.

[Mrlazycooken]

If your in single player and you sleep during the night it will make it go faster not sure by how much but i seen like 1h one be done just from sleeping.

[BlazeD]

You can disable food / air requirements in the difficulty settings before you load in.

[Shadow Delta]

Wow thanks you guys! Seems like I have lots of options. Thank you all for the help!

[vampirecosmonaut]

If you are playing single player, just open the console with tilde ~, type FBP, and then hit enter. That command instantly completes the blueprint.

[The Waffle that Lurks]

Using a Bed accelerates time passed.

Make a few mini bases with beds and with a HV or especially a SV just travel to the dark side of the Planet.

Entering orbit and flying around the planet and back into the atmosphere is the fastest way to spam a Bed Time Jump. Just make sure you turn off the SV/HV before you sleep!