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About Plan B: Terraform
Plan B: Terraform is a calm sci‑fi simulation where you reshape a barren planet into a thriving world. Set in a near‑future scenario, the game tasks you with managing climate, water and life across a hex‑based map of over a million tiles. You also build supply chains, extract resources and grow cities, guiding populations into the millions while keeping logistics running smoothly.
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World Building
The map consists of a hex‑based terrain with more than a million tiles, letting you shape climate, water and life. You can raise global temperatures using greenhouse gas generators and unlock underground ice to create rivers and oceans.
Dynamic weather includes evaporation, wind patterns and rainfall, allowing you to transform a lifeless rock into forests, rivers and oceans through careful environmental control.
- Start by adjusting temperature before unlocking ice to ensure water flow.
- Monitor wind patterns to predict where rainfall will aid vegetation growth.
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Ecosystem Simulation
A full ecosystem simulation drives weather, water cycles and plant growth. Raising temperature triggers greenhouse effects, while water sources feed into evaporation and precipitation cycles.
Vegetation spreads as rainfall and river flow increase, gradually covering the planet with forests and other biomes.
- Balance greenhouse gas output to avoid extreme temperatures.
- Use river networks to distribute moisture across dry regions.
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Supply Chains
You extract minerals, manufacture goods and transport them via trucks, trains, drones and ships. Automated lines keep resources moving as cities expand.
Efficient logistics are essential; each stage of growth depends on keeping automation running smoothly.
- Prioritize high‑capacity transport like trains for bulk resources.
- Set up loops to recycle materials and reduce bottlenecks.
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City Development
Outposts evolve into metropolises supporting millions of inhabitants. Infrastructure upgrades and resource flow determine population growth.
Cities rely on the supply chains you create, linking production sites to residential zones.
- Expand power and water networks before increasing population.
- Monitor city demand to adjust supply chain capacity.
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Platform Features
The game runs on Windows and offers Steam achievements, trading cards, workshop support and cloud saves. Accessibility options include adjustable text size, custom volume, difficulty settings and a mouse‑only mode.
You can save anytime, play without timed input and enjoy stereo sound, making the experience flexible for various play styles.
- Adjust difficulty early to match your preferred challenge level.
- Enable mouse‑only mode if you prefer a simpler control scheme.
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