To manage decor and morale in your base in Oxygen Not Included, you can place beautiful decorations like artworks, plants, and sculptures to improve decor. Keep the base clean and avoid overcrowding to maintain a pleasant environment. Providing recreational facilities like a massage table or arcade can also boost morale.
Decor:
To effectively manage decor in your base in Oxygen Not Included, it's crucial to understand how decor influences your duplicants' morale. Decor affects a duplicate's "morale" stat, which in turn impacts their stress levels and overall well-being. To improve decor within your base, you can start by placing decor items such as paintings, sculptures, and plants in high-traffic areas where duplicants spend most of their time. Keep in mind that certain decor items have different decor values, so it's essential to prioritize items with higher decor values for more significant impact. Additionally, maintaining a clean and organized base can also help improve decor levels, as clutter and debris can negatively impact decor. Implementing tile flooring, especially colored tiles or using natural elements like plants or water fixtures, can significantly boost decor ratings.
Decor Overlays:
Utilize the decor overlay feature in the game to identify areas within your base that have low decor values. By using this overlay, you can pinpoint specific locations that need decor improvements and strategically place decor items to enhance those areas. Focus on highly trafficked zones like dining areas, bedrooms, and workstations to maximize the impact of your decor upgrades. Be mindful of the decor requirements of each duplicate, as some duplicants may have different thresholds for decor preferences, and catering to their specific needs can help boost morale efficiently.
Morale:
Managing morale in your base is imperative to ensure the well-being and productivity of your duplicants. Morale is influenced by several factors, including decor, food quality, stress levels, and individual duplicant traits. To effectively manage morale, start by addressing stress factors such as exposure to polluted oxygen, overcrowding, and working in unfavorable conditions. Implementing recreational items like arcade machines, massage tables, and recreational rooms can help reduce stress levels and boost morale. Additionally, providing high-quality food and adequate rest periods can also contribute to maintaining high morale levels among your duplicants.
Work Assignments:
Assigning duplicants to tasks that align with their interests and skills can significantly impact their morale. Take into account each duplicate's traits and characteristics when assigning them to specific roles within your base. For example, assigning a duplicate with an artistic trait to work on decor-related tasks can help improve their morale, as they will enjoy working on projects that align with their interests. Additionally, rotate work assignments periodically to prevent duplicants from becoming overworked or stressed, as a well-balanced workload can contribute to maintaining high morale levels across your base.
Automation and Efficiency:
Deploying automation systems within your base can help streamline tasks and reduce the workload on your duplicants, ultimately contributing to higher morale levels. Use automation systems to manage resource distribution, control environmental conditions, and optimize workflow processes. By implementing automation, you can free up duplicants to focus on other essential tasks, leading to increased morale and overall base efficiency. Additionally, ensuring that your base layout is optimized for efficiency can prevent overcrowding and congestion, which can negatively impact morale. Consider designing your base with efficient airflow, designated work zones, and easy access to resources to create a well-organized and productive environment for your duplicants.