⠀⠀     [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/3169948cc77b63e99ed6d72696ac36bf58e23210.gif[/img] [h1]Introduction[/h1] Hi Survivors! I can't believe it's been a month since our first DevLog, and remembering the promise we made to improve communication, we'd like to show you the next stage of work on the Survival Machine! What to expect from today’s read? Let us introduce you to The Machine! I'd like to emphasize that what you're going to see will certainly undergo some changes, but I'm still curious about your reaction and opinion on our progress. We think things are moving in the right direction, but there's always room for improvement and implementation of feedback! So let me introduce you to… The Machine. [h1]The Machine[/h1] ⠀ ⠀⠀[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/f573eba8c358783f5ae99d1682e1ab82e7b7eafe.gif[/img] The machine is crucial. Without it, there's no chance of survival and reaching the last bastion of humanity. For every Survivor, the well-being of their Machine should be paramount because its demise also means the end of the adventure. So how do I make this colossus do its thing? There are a few things you need to keep an eye on if you want your Machine to run smoothly. First of all… [h2]Fuel[/h2] Fuel! Such a giant requires significant amounts of energy to exist, and the heart of the Machine is our furnace. Remember, its depths are forever hungry! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/bbfff9cf9bbfbad1f3950fedc10d7fc72e362b2f.png[/img] Our furnace can digest different fuel types, but some resources work better than others. Coal and other high-calorie resources will ensure a smooth ride for a longer time but are a touch harder to get. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/b6fdcad122fefd76aab999486836c26d5ecb111c.gif[/img] Fuel enables resource processing which allows you to change basic resources into more advanced crafting materials. [h2]Resource processing[/h2] So how do I make a rope for example? The process is straightforward but not necessarily simple. First, you need to gather resources for components to make thick cloth (3 units of cloth and 1 unit of fabric scrap). All of the basic materials you can find in our world, you just have to look carefully. When you have your ingredients, bring them back to the resource processing station and make sure there’s fuel in the Machine. No fuel, no resource processing. Once you’re able to make 3 units of thick cloth just add some plant fibre and… viola! You just made a rope! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/32ada10bb86c355485f61134e430d0767ded4305.gif[/img] [h2]Sonar[/h2] Very useful, you know? The technology is very new and still a little shaky but it will help you orient yourself in the Survival Machine world. What information can you extract using your sonar? First of all your in-game friends. Thanks to this latest technological achievement not only you’ll be able to locate your friends on the map but also discover resources and blueprints to unlock new technology. Also! What if you need to pinpoint a position for your mate to go and find some resources? Sonar is very handy then because it can shoot up a visible flare from miles around. But remember! The sonar works only while the Machine is on the move! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/386f27aedac90145615cab852955b9cad72bef0f.png[/img] [h2]Machine upgrades[/h2] With time spent in Survival Machine, you'll quickly find out that your Machine is not at its peak power. But worry not! You’ll have an abundance of opportunities to upgrade your machine and make it a truly unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Don't get me wrong, the Machine is a powerful tool just as it is, but progress and further development help immensely! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/d03facd3f716f37b9fa5707647b6cac7653fe835.gif[/img] But how does it make your life easier? With each subsequent upgrade of the Machine, its power increases. This allows for faster processing of needed materials. But not only that! You can increase the speed of your Machine and make it harder for zombies to climb. ⠀⠀     [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/b22bd9a2c331be42e2bd590cfd574437285dcaa4.gif[/img] Look at how the interior of our machine room, the heart of our Machine, is going to change throughout the game. A new engine room = a faster and more powerful machine, thanks to which you can create increasingly advanced designs. [h2]Map[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40709796/61ce2b2aae0eac4d1685c549d5c4011fb03a00cc.gif[/img] You'll start in a biome with a moderate climate, a world full of beautiful forests, abandoned saloons, and other structures testifying to the once-thriving civilization. But there’s more in the Survival Machine world! You can travel to an alpine region where the snow never melts or to the scorching desert where bones lie for vultures to feast on (although we have no vultures in our game but you get my point, right?). In order to travel through the biomes you need to upgrade your Machine. [h1]Wrap up[/h1] Thank you very much for taking a moment to read our second vlog. I hope it has somewhat clarified how your Machine will work and what you can expect from it. As always, I encourage you to leave a comment with your feedback, suggestions, and ratings. And of course, don't forget to join our community on Discord and add our game to your wishlist! See you at the next Devlog. Dzięki! 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