Base Aesthetics & Decor

Learn how to optimize your Oxygen Not Included base with our guide on aesthetics and decor. Discover tips on materials, temperature control, and creating a comfortable environment for your dupes.

This guide covers the basics of base aesthetics and decor in Oxygen Not Included, focusing on practical tips for new players. It emphasizes the importance of managing temperature, choosing appropriate building materials, and understanding food production and dupe management.

Key Areas Covered:

• Temperature Control: Utilizing the temperature overlay to identify hot and cold spots, strategically placing living quarters away from extreme temperatures, and understanding how temperature affects plant growth (e.g., Mealwood, Bristle Blossom).
• Building Materials: Discusses the impact of different materials like granite, sandstone, and igneous rock on decor bonuses and thermal properties. Recommends granite for sculptures and tiles, and igneous rock for greenhouses to prevent heat transfer.
• Food Management: Details early-game food sources like Mealwood and Bristle Berries, their nutritional value, and growing requirements (water, light, CO2). Offers tips on preventing food spoilage by storing food in CO2-filled environments or ice biomes.
• Dupe Management: Advises on limiting the number of dupes (3-6 recommended) to avoid resource strain. Explains the benefits of building specialized rooms like barracks and latrines to manage dupe stress and improve stamina regeneration.