How to Survive Magnetic Storms in The Alters

Surviving on the harsh alien planet in The Alters is a constant challenge for Jan Dolski and his clones, especially with threats like severe night radiation and dangerous anomalies. But nothing compares to the urgency of magnetic storms. If you're not ready, these storms can severely hinder your progress or even lead to a "Game Over."This guide covers everything you need to know to brave the toughest magnetic storms in The Alters, including how to prepare, what to expect, and the best strategies for both Jan and his Alters.

The Alters: How to Survive Magnetic Storms

Everything You Need to Know About Magnetic Storms

Magnetic storms are natural events that happen regularly in The Alters, lasting from one to two days straight. During a storm:

• Increased Radiation: Radiation levels become much stronger, day and night.
• Radiation Barrier Drain: Your base's Radiation Barrier will consume Radiation Filters at a much faster rate. You also cannot manually turn off the barrier during a storm.
• Module Damage: Base modules take significant damage, leading to more frequent malfunctions.

Generally, you'll encounter a magnetic storm every 10 to 12 days. While it's still possible to explore outside and assign Alters to outdoor work during a storm, it's absolutely critical to monitor each character's radiation level to keep them safe. If Jan or an Alter receives too much radiation, you must assign them to rest in the Infirmary (which you need to build first).Advantages of Magnetic Storms:Despite the dangers, magnetic storms offer some benefits:

• Faster Mining: Mining deep deposits of Rapidium and Organics is twice as fast during a storm. It's smart to have at least one of these outposts ready before a storm hits.
• Overtime Work: All Alters automatically switch to overtime work during storms, with no negative impact on their mood.
• Morale Boost: After successfully surviving a magnetic storm, the morale of all Alters automatically improves.

Important Warning: Be very careful not to assign any Alter to Enriched Metals mining deposits during magnetic storms. They will receive double the radiation in these areas, even during short work periods.

Recommended Research and Item Stockpiles for Magnetic Storms

You can make surviving magnetic storms much easier by researching specific technologies early on.

• Magnetic Storm Analysis: After the first storm in the game, you'll unlock the ability to research "Magnetic Storm Analysis." This allows you to predict future storms. Once researched, you'll get a notification five days before each storm, with daily reminders until it hits.
• Base Maintenance Workplace: Since keeping your base safe is the main goal during a storm,researching the "Base Maintenance Workplace" is a must. This unlocks a second workstation for base repairs, allowing you to assign another Alter to maintenance. With your ownhelp, you can repair up to three malfunctioning modules at once, whichis a huge advantage.

Note on Overtime: As a general rule, avoid working overtime unless it's an absoluteemergency, even during magnetic storms (outside of the automaticovertime Alters do). When Jan is tired or exhausted, he works at halfefficiency, and staying awake while exhausted costs valuableproductivity the next day.

Further Helpful Research (Optional but Recommended):

While not strictly necessary to survive, these upgrades significantly ease the challenge:

• Radiation Repulsor Module: Makes your Radiation Filters more efficient.
• Module Shield 1 & 2: These are costly upgrades, each requiring one Planetary Sample.
  • Module Shield 1: Slows the deterioration rate of a specific module by 50% and reduces its chance of damage during storms.
  • Module Shield 2: Ensures a module never breaks or gets damaged during a storm.

Essential Item Stockpiles:

In addition to research, you must maintain a steady supply of:

• Radiation Filters: Have at least two to three spare Radiation Filters to survive a two-day storm.
• Repair Kits: Most importantly, have at least four Repair Kits available (set their "Uphold" value to 4 in production) before amagnetic storm begins. If your Workshop malfunctions during a storm andyou have no Repair Kits left, you won't be able to craft more, making it very difficult to keep your base running.

General Tips for Surviving Magnetic Storms

Assuming you don't yet have access to Module Shield 2 (which makes storms almost trivial), here's a general strategy for the safest approach:

• Monitor Forecasts: Pay close attention to magnetic storm predictions each morning. Once astorm starts, watch the yellow gauge in the left corner of your screento see how long it will last.
• Base Maintenance: Check the state of your base modules regularly. It's recommended to always have a Technician assigned to base maintenance. Enable low failure risk indicators in your machinery to spot potential weak spots early. Ensure your base is well-maintained before the storm begins.
• Resource Stockpile: Before each storm, make sure you have a spare supply of two to three Radiation Filters and three to four Repair Kits. Having more is always a bonus.
• Exploit Faster Mining: Try to build at least one Organic or Rapidium outpost before the storm starts to take advantage of the faster mining rates during that period.
  • It'sgenerally best to assign an Alter to work outdoors on Organic orRapidium mining. This frees up Jan and other Alters for base maintenance if modules start failing faster than expected.
• Monitor Radiation:Keep a close eye on the radiation levels for both Jan Dolski and hisAlters during magnetic storms. Send them to the Infirmary overnight iftheir radiation levels become too high.

With these preparations and strategies in mind, you should be well-prepared to live through any magnetic storm in The Alters, regardless of which Act you're currently in. Remember: safety first!

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