[Ogame] Buildings Overview - Hints & Tips

Ogame Building Overview

Here you will find explanations, hints and tips for each building that is found in Ogame
Thanks go to many people, for some suggestions and corrections.

Metal Mine http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_001-2.png Description Metal Mines are used for collecting metal. The metal can then be used to build new buildings and/or new technology. Hints & Tips Make sure you level up your Metal Mine generously, as it will be useful later in the game. Do not focus updating just your Metal Mine, as you will end up with a lack of certain other minerals, such as Crystal.

Crystal Mine http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_002-1.png Description Crystal Mines are used for collecting crystal. The crystal can then be used to build new buildings and/or new technology. Hints & Tips Crystal is harder to obtain than metal, so make sure you keep an eye on your crystal resources, and make sure they don't fall below around 300, otherwise you may have to wait an hour or two before getting it back. When levelling up your mines, especially crystal, make sure it isn't too far ahead of anything else, especially Metal, as this will end up in a lack of certain minerals.

Deuterium Synthesizer http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_003-1.png Description Deuterium (commonly referred to as deut) is a substance that is retrieved from underneath the sea. It is very useful, but very hard to get. Deut is usually the substance needed for researching new technology. It is rarely used in building construction. Hints & Tips Deut is extremely hard to get, especially if your Deut Mine is low on it's level stages. I suggest you keep your Deut Mine as up-to-date on level as possible, or you may find yourself stuck.

Solar Plant http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_004-1.png Description The Solar Plant is used to run your mines, such as Crystal Mines, Metal Mines, and Deut Mines. Hints & Tips If your Solar Plant is on a low level compared to any other mine, this is a may cause problems. Try not to let your Solar Plant drop below 4 levels behind any Mine. It would be good if you keep the Solar Plant 2 levels above any mine.

Robotics Factory http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_006-1.png Description The Robotics Factory allows the user to build new buildings and/or helps the user to build things faster. The higher the level the more the effects can be noticed. Hints & Tips You pretty much have to get your Robotics Factory to at least level 2 so that you will be able to build a Shipyard, which in turn will allow you to build a fleet of ships that can attack other planets.

Shipyard http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_013-1.png Description The Shipyard is needed for building fleets, and ships that can be used for attacking, or defedning planets. Hints & Tips Get this as soon as possible, and build a fleet o ships so that if someone attacks you, you can defend, or alternatively, you can attack others.

Metal Storage http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_007-1.png Description Metal Storage pretty much explains itself. It allows you to hold more metal than usual. Hints & Tips You will not be needing this for a long time, since the regular capacity you can store is 100,000 units of each. You only need to consider using these on a main planet where you are basically stockpiling to build like a Deathstar or massive ships, etc.

Crystal Storage http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_008-1.png Description Crystal Storage pretty much explains itself. It allows you to hold more crystal than usual. Hints & Tips You will not be needing this for a long time, since the regular capacity you can store is 100,000 units of each. You only need to consider using these on a main planet where you are basically stockpiling to build like a Deathstar or massive ships, etc.

Deuterium Tank http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_009-1.png Description Deuterium Storage pretty much explains itself. It allows you to hold more deut than usual. Hints & Tips You will not be needing this for a long time, since the regular capacity you can store is 100,000 units of each. You only need to consider using these on a main planet where you are basically stockpiling to build like a Deathstar or massive ships, etc.

Research Lab http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_010-1.png Description The Research Lab allows you to research new technology, which can improve your planet. Hints & Tips Don't upgrade this too much. I suggest you upgrade it every time you have spare resources. It is needed so make sure you don't forget about it.

Alliance Depot http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_011-1.png Description The Alliance Depot can help allied ships/fleets that need fuel while defending your planet. Hints & Tips Do not get this straight away, as it is unlikely that you will need it very much. If you know you need it, then get it, if not, I wouldn't bother.

Missile Silo http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nter_012-1.png Description These are used as either weapons to launch missiles on other planets or used to defend against incoming missile attacks from other planets. They do not shoot down ships. Hints & Tips Only needed if you are regularly attacking other planets. Don't upgrade lot's.

I disagree with a few recommendations you wrote, maybe someone will agree with my thoughts and you can edit, then I'll delete this post.

Extra Storage - You recommend building metal, crystal and deut storage at around levels 8-13 for each of them. You will not be needing this for a long time, since the regular capacity you can store is 100,000 units of each. You only need to consider using these on a main planet where you are basically stockpiling to build like a Deathstar or massive ships, etc.

Missile Silo - These are not used for defense from attacking ships. These are used as either weapons to launch missiles on other planets or used to defend against incoming missile attacks from other planets. They do not shoot down ships.

Abe is correct.

Thand unless your stockpiling... you shouldnt have a need to keep so much.. Use it, get your stuff up. Without resources, you wont be a profitable target would you?

i find its very efficient for your solar plant to be at least 2 lvls above the highest lvled mine. so enough energy is present so you never have to shutdown a mine completely in the case of say, priority screw ups. lol

Edit it if you want, Abe.

EDIT: I'll just add in what you said, thanks.

EDIT: Eminent, I added what you said, thanks.

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