Equipment Slots/Claim Slots

[Shy_Raven]

As far as upgrading the claims to hold only 15 pieces of equipment, are most in agreement that this is not a good system?

As far as gameplay mechanics go, its especially annoying to constantly transport pieces of machinery back and forth from the claim, and while im sure its a performance related "feature" its no excuse to limit our mining setups.

With the upcoming release of the Mobile Conveyor "Frankenstein", I would like to see this mechanic either removed, or adjusted to accomidate miners who wish to use more machinery. I understand that at this moment, one can run a tier 3 washplant and have all required equipment. However, with this current mechanic in place, a miner has to sacrifice what equipment will be used, with all pieces of the tier 3, leaving only 5 slots left for machinery, you're limited to what digging equipment is available.

As far as the release of the new DLC, the mobile conveyor is intended to move dirt into a feeder box, to slowly feed dirt into the washplant, so as to not overload it and lose pay. Say we still have our washplant setup the way it should be, with all required pieces in place, and the bucket feeding conveyer. Now we add on the mobile conveyor to feed the washplant, players are now down to 3 slots to work feed the plant. Understood that with this system the rock truck is no longer needed, miners are still required to limit themselves.

The slot system needs to be removed, or overhauled. Its not a feature, its a limitation that inhibits people playing an openworld/freeplay game freely. I am not creating this thread to be hostile or create conflict, but simply to have people voice their own opinions on this slot system.

I have yet to see Tony Beets question as to whether or not he can have 15 damn rock trucks on his claim.

[CodeHorizon_CoffeeBean]

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

[Shy_Raven]

Which boxes are not required?

[BBzPeter]

I agree. The slot system need removing.

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

Even so why are they there ? if you dont need them. Its like the drill there is no need for that as there aint overburden in the game

[Stonewire]

I backed this with the kickstarter and have stuck with it as you were consistent with patches. Killed off many saves as you progressed. With the release of Season 2, I worked at it till I could buy the parcel thinking that it would remove the cap. Once you get to T3 or buy the parcel, the slot system should just go away.
As both have save above, it limits the freedom you have with your mine site. This was a main reason I was so interested in the game. With the slot buying system in place as of the new patch, I will most likely wait till the DLC drops before considering making any recommendations to friends.

[CodeHorizon_CoffeeBean]

Originally posted by BBzPeter:

I agree. The slot system need removing.

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

Even so why are they there ? if you dont need them. Its like the drill there is no need for that as there aint overburden in the game

I don;t agree with the slots either.

They are there to move the rocks (tailings what ever) but if people want more stuff then these can be removed and still collect gold with no issues.

[Stonewire]

The 3 that can be removed are: T Rocks, S Rocks, and S boulders sluicebox

[zeu_pieri]

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

then we buy a game that we can not impose our will to play as we want, the creator tells us to do it like this or do it, and we must do it without questioning the orders, I do not know if someone likes it, but if they like it, it's all right .

[droopey101]

ME TO NO SLOT WHEN DLC COME OUT WE WILL NOT HAVE SPACES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT

[Jester]

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

Do you have any idea why the devs put this limitation into the game?

[Metallos]

To make you more flexible. No need for small excavator or bulldozer? Then you can take another dump truck for example.

[PoliScikosis]

Originally posted by Jester:

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

You dont need 3 boxes for the T3 so this then leave you +3

Do you have any idea why the devs put this limitation into the game?

my theory is that after the DLC they simply want people to stop playing so they can pocket their cash and GTFO.

[Crashdown]

Or maybe next to the DLC, we have to pay real money for additional Equipment Slots?

As i see it, no complete Basegame = 0 extra Money!
It's as simple as that.

[Dieter_Weber]

Originally posted by Crashdown:

Or maybe next to the DLC, we have to pay real money for additional Equipment Slots?

As i see it, no complete Basegame = 0 extra Money!
It's as simple as that.

+1

[Sir Robinhood]

you're absolutely right I think they should be removed in the next patch in real life you do not have this type of restriction

[Sir Robinhood]

Originally posted by codehorizon_HeadMod:

Originally posted by BBzPeter:

I agree. The slot system need removing.



Even so why are they there ? if you dont need them. Its like the drill there is no need for that as there aint overburden in the game

I don;t agree with the slots either.

They are there to move the rocks (tailings what ever) but if people want more stuff then these can be removed and still collect gold with no issues.

you're absolutely right I think they should be removed in the next patch in real life you do not have this type of restriction