[Vanilla + DLC] Diet Variety

Enhance Duplicant Morale with Diet Variety in Oxygen Not Included

Tired of your Duplicants settling for the same monotonous meals day after day? The Diet Variety mod for Oxygen Not Included introduces a compelling new layer of depth to your colony’s dining experience, directly impacting Duplicant morale and your overall base management strategy.

A Taste of Change

This mod challenges you to think beyond simple sustenance. Duplicants equipped with the Diet Variety mod will actively seek out and appreciate a diverse range of culinary creations. By consuming different meals, they gain a valuable morale boost, making them happier and more productive. This encourages players to diversify their farms and kitchens, leading to a more dynamic and engaging gameplay loop.

Balancing Expectations

However, this newfound appreciation for variety comes with increased expectations. Your Duplicants won’t just be happy with anything; they’ll remember the meals they’ve recently enjoyed. Failing to provide a sufficient number of unique dishes will lead to a corresponding dip in morale, creating a new challenge that requires careful planning and resource management. It’s a delicate balancing act: keep them fed with novelty, or face the consequences of their culinary dissatisfaction.

Key Features and Customization

The Diet Variety mod offers several configurable options, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preferred playstyle. These settings can be accessed through an in-game menu, thanks to the integration of PLib. Key features include:

• Minimum Unique Food Types Required: Set the threshold for the number of different meals Duplicants need to consume to avoid negative morale penalties.
• Maximum Meals Counted: Determine how many recent meals a Duplicant remembers, influencing the frequency with which new dishes are needed.
• Morale Bonus Per Food Type: Adjust the amount of morale gained for each distinct meal successfully introduced into the Duplicant diet.

By introducing these mechanics, the Diet Variety mod injects a fresh strategic element into Oxygen Not Included, rewarding players who master the art of culinary diversity and thoughtful resource allocation.