Build Mode & Construction
Building in SEED happens through Build Mode, a specialized interface that lets you modify and expand your structures. This system focuses on creating functional spaces using verified construction tools and processes.
Accessing Build Mode
Entry Methods
You can access Build Mode through the Properties app in the bottom dock interface, or by directly clicking on an owned building and selecting "Build Mode" from the context menu. The Real Estate interface also provides construction options for society-level building projects.
Permission Requirements
You must have building permissions for the structure before you can make any changes. This ensures that only authorized people can modify buildings, preventing unwanted alterations to shared community spaces.
When you enter Build Mode, you'll see the construction interface that provides all the tools needed to modify your building's layout and structure.
Construction Tools & Components
Build Mode offers several categories of construction tools, each serving specific purposes in creating functional spaces.
Exterior Construction Tools
Structure Blocks form the foundation of building construction - these are your basic building units for creating walls, floors, and the core structure of your building. You'll use these extensively when expanding or modifying the exterior shell of any structure.
Outdoor Blocks work similarly to structure blocks but create open-air spaces. These are perfect for designing gardens, courtyards, or outdoor work areas that remain connected to your building while maintaining an outdoor environment.
Windows can be added to any structure block, and you can customize the size of each window through the Window Size section. This lets you control both natural light and the visual connection between interior and exterior spaces.
Entrances are required doorways that provide access to your building. Every building must have at least one entrance, and you can choose from different aesthetic options to match your architectural style.
Interior Construction Tools
Room Blocks let you create interior rooms within your building structure. These divide your building into separate functional spaces, but there's an important rule: rooms must not be fully closed off without a door. Completely sealed rooms without access points will create problems for your Seedlings.
Interior Doors connect interior rooms and are required for Seedlings to move between spaces. Without proper door placement, your Seedlings won't be able to navigate between different areas of your building.
Elevators connect multiple floors in multi-story buildings. Without elevators, Seedlings cannot access upper floors, making vertical construction pointless unless you provide proper vertical transportation.
Construction Process
Building in SEED follows a structured process that ensures you have the materials needed before construction begins.
Planning Your Build
Start by entering Build Mode and designing your intended modifications. The Build Info Panel will show you exactly what construction materials are required for your planned changes. This preview system prevents you from starting construction projects you can't complete.
Material Requirements
Construction materials are necessary to create buildings, and the specific requirements depend on your building's design palette. All required materials must be placed in the building's Inbox container before construction can begin.
Starting Construction
Once you've finalized your design and gathered materials, click "Build This Structure" to begin the construction phase. During construction, you'll see a blue frame around the building indicating that work is in progress.
The construction process requires only that you have the necessary materials in the building's Inbox container. Your Seedlings will handle the actual construction work automatically once the process begins.
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