{"id":218,"date":"2020-05-12T03:43:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T03:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2022-10-13T15:24:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T15:24:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/?page_id=218","title":{"rendered":"Launch \u2013 Geopoesis: RTS game : terraform hostile planets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:1187px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-585\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/milky-way-nebula-space-1845068.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/milky-way-nebula-space-1845068.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/milky-way-nebula-space-1845068-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/milky-way-nebula-space-1845068-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/milky-way-nebula-space-1845068-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"launch\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">Launch\u200b<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00ff00;font-size:10px\"><em><a href=\"#Intel\">: Tap here : for basic intelligence reports about \u2018forming, Eos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">: Eos : 13 very challenging areas have been identified on this hostile world which when &#8216;formed could yield our new Hestia.  In order to establish a bridge-head and build your energy generation rate, you will need to sequentially move through the areas.  Each area is progressively more difficult than the last and some will require significant experimentation to successfully &#8216;form \u2026 don&#8217;t forget that our probes have also detected alien communication so you may well have company &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">Geopoesis is a complex game and to beat most of the levels requires a unique strategy combining all the variables that you can control including where to place bases, when, what to form, how to form and how to cluster forming, defence and attack.<br><br>Experimenting and finding the right strategy is key to completing the areas, or at least completing them quickly.&nbsp; The exceptions are the first two levels which are basic introductions and a bit slow if you already know how to play the basics. &nbsp;Even the first two levels can be completed much quicker by deploying in a thoughtful manner.<br><br>Geopoesis is all about experimentation and is set up not to punish repeated attempts at different strategies (you don\u2019t lose any energy generation rate gained before you start any level).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">Observe carefully all types of behaviours and plan.&nbsp; If you get frustrated you have the wrong strategy.&nbsp; Don\u2019t hesitate to abandon levels and try a different approach.&nbsp; Have fun failing. &nbsp;It\u2019s very rewarding when you finally figure out another nuance of the gameplay.<br><br>Best of luck and if you get stuck don\u2019t hesitate to contact us for hints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" id=\"Intel\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">: Intelligence Report : \u2018forming, Eos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">Create an ever-more inhabitable world by installing bases in each area from which to launch terraforming drones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">BEWARE &#8211; Many obstacles lie ahead !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#00ff00\"><li>The environment is harsh and unpredictable;<\/li><li>The &#8216;forming process is complex and consumes a large amount of energy;<\/li><li>Your energy generation capability is minuscule until you successfully &#8216;form areas;<\/li><li>&#8216;Forming takes a heavy toll on your drones; don&#8217;t grow too attached to them; and<\/li><li>You may need to upgrade your facilities and drones to complete harder areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">AND &#8211; You are not alone !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/geopoesis-eos\/id1612479170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"317\" src=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-695 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-2.png 1019w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-2-300x93.png 300w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-2-768x239.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/geopoesis-eos\/id1612479170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">   <strong>Geopoesis: Eos<\/strong> for iPhone (iOS 15).  <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Picture-EOS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" width=\"343\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Picture-EOS.png 506w, http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Picture-EOS-182x300.png 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#00ff00\">Commander, here are some of the basics to assist you on your mission ! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#00ff00\"><li>Complete the objective to successfully &#8216;form an area;<\/li><li>Make sure to input the settings for drone numbers, speed, spread and power before you launch;<\/li><li>To place a base and launch drones press on the map and swipe in the direction you want the drones to &#8216;form;<\/li><li>Different placements and settings require different amounts of energy, simulated on your energy bar;<\/li><li>You cannot create clean water without clean land and you cannot create clean land without clean air;<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t get too comfy with drone behaviour in an area as conditions vary dramatically between areas.&nbsp; You will need to experiment and adapt as the same settings may not produce repeatable results as area harshness changes;<\/li><li>If you request to abandon an area, all progress is lost on that area;<\/li><li>If you need to step away from the controls your auto-computer will dormant your bases to conserve energy (step-away that is &#8230; if you actively kill the processes then your auto-computer will have no time to save and some progress may be lost);<\/li><li>Drones are fragile and the environment is harsh leading to mis-launches and random behaviour. Try and improve your drones to reduce lost energy from this behaviour;<\/li><li>Reusing old bases requires less &amp;%%$\u00a3\/$)\/\u00a3)\/\u00a3 [Communication data corrupted]<\/li><li>Some areas just cannot be &#8216;formed and simply destroy &amp;%%$\u00a3\/$)\/\u00a3)\/\u00a3 [Communication data corrupted]<\/li><li>You cannot reduce your energy generation rate to zero when upgrading;<\/li><li>Your energy generation rate rises as you &#8216;form an area but this extra boost is lost if you do not complete the area.&nbsp; Completed areas provide a permanent increase in energy ;generation rate unless you divert it to upgrades;<\/li><li>Balance energy generation rate division between upgrades and conservation to create drones and bases;<\/li><li>Once you commit generation rate to enhancements it cannot be transferred back;<\/li><li>You start each area with whatever energy central command can ship to the Area.&nbsp; It varies depending on the hostility of the area;<\/li><li>&#8216;Formed areas are shown on your scanner below as COMPLETE; and<\/li><li>Repeated &#8216;forming further refines an area, enabling it to generate energy for you at a faster rate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/geopoesis.com\/?page_id=3\" title=\"Privacy Policy\">Privacy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Copyright \u00a9 2021 geopoesis.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"plain-container","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"disabled","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-218","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - 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