RimWorld - The Underminers #3

Summary

In this third episode of 'R World,' K introduces a transhumanist project featuring a hospital for age reversals and biotech advancements. The colony faces food scarcity and housing issues, prompting the use of pawns for research and mining. K emphasizes the importance of aesthetics, enhancing the soil for better growth. Amidst the challenges, the colony, named 'Underminers,' is progressing, with a focus on mining under the mountain, despite minor setbacks like a rat attack and the need for more efficient food production.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The video is the third episode of a series called 'R World', focused on building and managing a base with a hospital section for biotech and transhumanist themes.
• 🏥 The creator plans to include age reversals and other futuristic medical procedures in the hospital area of their base.
• 👷 Two pawns are assigned to research, emphasizing the importance of research in the game regardless of other activities.
• 🥗 There is a concern about low food storage, and the mention of MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) suggests the need for better food management.
• 🐒 The presence of monkeys and gorillas indicates the game's wildlife and the potential for hunting and resource gathering.
• 🛠 The player discusses the availability of materials like granite, sandstone, and marble for construction and furniture.
• 🤖 A robot is part of the team, highlighting the integration of automation in the base's operations.
• 🏹 The importance of weapons like bows is noted, suggesting defense and hunting as part of the gameplay.
• 🛏️ The urgency to dig out bedrooms for the pawns to sleep alone is mentioned, indicating a focus on individual well-being and efficiency.
• 🐕 The player expresses a preference for cats over dogs and discusses the types of dogs present, showing attention to detail in pet selection.
• 🎨 The player values the aesthetics of the game, mentioning a mod to improve soil quality for better visual appeal.
• 🏆 The base and the pawns are given the name 'Underminers', with the base named 'Under Mine', reflecting the theme of mining under the mountain.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the 'R World' series?

The main theme of the 'R World' series revolves around building and managing a base with a focus on ideology, biotech, and transhumanism, including age reversals and a large hospital section.

What is the current status of the base in the third episode?

In the third episode, the base is still under construction, with plans for a hospital section and other facilities, but it is not even half completed yet.

What strategy does the player use when pawns have no specific tasks?

The player assigns idle pawns to research, as it is a beneficial activity regardless of the situation.

What is the current issue with food storage in the base?

The base has low food storage, with nothing in reserve, indicating a potential food shortage problem.

What type of animals are mentioned in the script and what is their role?

Monkeys, gorillas, and a Welsh Terrier are mentioned. They seem to be part of the base's fauna, with some being good at hunting.

What material is abundant on the map according to the player?

Granite is mentioned as being abundant on the map, with some sandstone and marble also present.

What is the player's plan for the marble found on the map?

The player plans to dig out the marble for furniture, indicating a preference for its aesthetic value over its practical use for construction.

What is the player's opinion on the current state of the growing zone?

The player finds the current growing zone uneven and unattractive, planning to change it as soon as possible for aesthetic reasons.

What is the significance of the robot in the base?

The robot is part of the base's workforce, contributing to tasks such as construction and possibly research.

What is the player's approach to naming the base and the pawns?

The player prefers to name the pawns and the base with meaningful names rather than random ones. The base is named 'Under Mine' and the pawns are called 'Underminers', reflecting their underground mining activities.

What is the player's concern regarding the animals in the base?

The player expresses a desire for fewer animals and mentions a preference for cats over the dogs currently present.

What is the player's plan for the food situation in the base?

The player is concerned about the low food storage and is actively trying to increase it by hunting and cooking, but the exact plan is not detailed in the script.

What is the player's view on the music in the game?

The player appreciates the game's music, suggesting that it deserves recognition, though they do not know the composer or the name of the award.

What is the player's concern about the pawn's injury?

A pawn has been injured by a rat, resulting in a scar, which the player seems to view as a negative event.

What is the player's plan for the base's furniture?

The player plans to use resources like pig skin for making sofas and chairs, indicating a focus on comfort and aesthetics.