Server Details
Block limits list
There are limits in place for certain blocks. The limits are listed below. If the block limit is reached, it is impossible to add more blocks of that type. If there are too many blocks in one grid (for instance by merging grids), the components of the block will return to the nearest player. Players won’t be compensated for components if this occurs. Please pay attention to the overall orientation value for max. grid size of 7k blocks (see rules page).
Production
There are limits on production blocks. These limits are enforced per grid. The limits are listed below:
Basic production
- Basic assembler – Max 6 per grid
- Basic refinery – Max 6 per grid
- H2/O2 generator – Max 6 per grid
All blocks are allowed on both ships and stations. The limits for basic production are not grouped (so you can place 6 basic assemblers, 6 basic assemblers, and 6 H2/O2 generators on one grid).
Premium assembler
For this group there is a limit of 4 blocks per faction. So, one faction could build four of these blocks. There is no grid limit.
- Assembler
- Industrial Assembler
The premium assembler group is limited to stations. So you can’t build any of these blocks on ships, and converting a station to a ship will remove the block
Premium refinery
The large refinery and industrial refinery are limited to stations only. There are no further limits for these blocks.
Premium H2/O2
The premium H2/O2 generator (modded block) is limited to stations only. There are no further limits for this block.
All production block limits are put in place in order to increase roleplay and player interaction. Limiting possibilities for trade could lead to people and factions being more reliant on each other, which could increase the amount of roleplay.
Sidenote: Prototech is not limited. So, Global Encounters could be very beneficial since that unlocks additional possibilities.
Cargo containers
Large cargo is limited to 25 blocks per grid, the limit for large cargo is grouped. This group contains the blocks below.
- Large Cargo Container
- Large Industrial Cargo Container
The Small Cargo Container block is limited to 75 blocks per grid. The small grid Large Cargo Container block has been limited to 75 blocks per grid.
Cargo containers can be built on stations and ships.
These block limits are put in place for server performance. Since grids with lots of inventory can impact server performance significantly.
Build and Repair
Build and Repair limits are listed below:
- Large grid Build and Repair – Stations only, 2 blocks per grid
- Small grid Build and Repair – Max 5 blocks per grid, unlimited blocks in total
Build and Repair is limited in order to avoid the use of BaR as a weapon on ships.
Welders
Large grid welders are limited in order to avoid large welder-walls which leads to performance issues.
- Large grid welder – Max 100 blocks per grid
- Small grid welder – No limit
Robo Factory
The Robo Factory is limited to stations only.