Advanced Start

Revolutionize Your Oxygen Not Included Start with Advanced Start

Tired of the early-game grind in Oxygen Not Included? Do you wish you could jump straight into the more exciting mid or late-game challenges with a head start? The Advanced Start mod is here to transform your colonization experience, offering tailored starting conditions to suit your playstyle and bypass the initial resource scarcity. Whether you prefer a balanced approach or a technologically advanced launchpad, this mod provides the flexibility you need to conquer the asteroid.

Choose Your Ideal Beginning

Advanced Start presents two pre-configured starting scenarios, alongside a powerful custom option. Each profile is meticulously designed to offer a distinct gameplay experience right from the moment you launch a new save.

Advanced Start Profile

This configuration positions you at the cusp of significant technological advancement. You’ll begin with a respectable amount of steel and plastic, setting the stage for immediate construction of advanced machinery like the Steam Turbine. Your initial three duplicants are not only more experienced, boasting +8 to all attributes, but also come equipped with 7 skill points each. Essential early-to-mid-game technologies such as Ranching, Low-Resistance Conductors, and foundational building and plumbing advancements are already researched, allowing you to focus on expansion and automation.

Space Start Profile

For those who want to dive straight into the deep end of space exploration and complex industrial processes, the Space Start profile is ideal. This scenario arms you with a substantial quantity of refined metals, including steel, alongside a selection of space-grade materials and other resources. Your starting duplicants are even more formidable, with +10 to all attributes and a generous 9 skill points each. Almost all technologies are unlocked, including those crucial for rocket construction such as Solid Thrusters and Petroleum Engines. A Blender is also included to kickstart your advanced material processing.

Unleash Your Creativity with Custom Starts

The true power of Advanced Start lies in its highly customizable nature. Through a simple JSON configuration file, you can define every aspect of your starting colony. This includes:

• The exact types and quantities of starting items.
• The number of skill points your initial duplicants receive.
• The attribute bonuses applied to your starters.
• Which technologies are unlocked from the outset.

This level of control allows for incredibly unique and challenging starting conditions, or the ability to perfectly tailor your game to a specific goal. A comprehensive example file is provided to help you get started with crafting your own custom profiles.

If you ever wish to return to the vanilla experience, simply select the “Default Start” option within the mod menu, effectively disabling Advanced Start without needing to remove the mod itself.