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Benjamin [ideas] 3 · 9 months ago

Hi everyone,
I love Captain of Industry, but after several playthroughs, I’ve noticed a point that slightly limits the replay value for me: the repetitive grind of the early game on every new map.
My Suggestion:
Add an option in the map/difficulty settings to skip research entirely or start directly with late-game technology unlocked.
Why would this be beneficial?
Avoiding "Spaghetti/Patchwork" Designs: Currently, players are forced to build temporary, inefficient setups (e.g., relying on trucks instead of belts, simple furnaces) just to progress. This usually leads to tearing everything down later to replace it with better tech.
Focus on Perfection from Day One: Many players find the most joy in designing perfectly optimized factories from the very beginning, using late-game infrastructure like Tier 3 belts, advanced logistics, and large-scale machinery.
Quality of Life for Veterans: For those who have completed the early-game dozens of times, the research phase can feel like a "waiti

ComputerNerd ComputerNerd · 7 months ago

You can do this now in Update 4 with Sandbox mode.

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