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Production Chains
Production chains define how raw materials are processed into finished goods.
Chains
Basic Chains (Tier I)
- Timber Chain - Woodcutter -> Sawmill -> Timber
- Tier I Food Chain - Fish and Porridge production
- Porridge Chain - Oat Farm -> Porridge Stand
- Tunics Chain - Hemp Farm -> Spinner
Intermediate Chains (Tier II)
- Bread Chain - Wheat -> Flour -> Bread
Understanding Ratios
Production chains work best when buildings are matched by their cycle times:
- Same cycle time: 1:1 ratio (e.g., Woodcutter 30s : Sawmill 30s)
- Different cycle times: Calculate based on output/input rates
- Bottlenecks: Usually at raw material gathering or logistics
Common Issues
- Transport delays: Long distances between buildings reduce effective throughput
- Storage overflow: Downstream buildings can't keep up
- Resource starvation: Upstream buildings can't supply enough