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[[File:Sidemenu-0.png|thumb|604x604px|Image of the side menu.]]
Welcome to Waste Of Space! This is an open world massive multiplayer sandbox game, where the whole universe is your sandbox!
The possibilities are endless, from building battleships in [[Ocean|ocean worlds]] to constructing Dyson spheres around [[Star|stars]] harvesting [[Power and electronics#Power and triggers|energy]]!
However, you must learn the basics first before diving deep into it. You will notice that when spawning for the first time, you spawn in an alien world with trees and oceans.
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*'''Trash''' <code>'''[B]'''</code> - '''<u><big>Irreversibly</big></u>''' destroys <u>'''unlocked'''</u> parts after clicking on them.
*'''Model Loader <code>[N]</code>''' - Loads in models from the compiled output. To use it, simply paste in the model builder's output, or a website containing it ([https://gist.github.com/ Github Gist], [https://ghostbin.com/ Ghostbin], etc.). For further information on the model loader, please consult the [[Model Builder|Model Loader]] page and
==Constructing A Base==
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To begin constructing a base, you should first find a good spot for it. Try to find one with [[iron]], [[copper]], [[coal]] and mountains nearby.
After you have picked a spot, you should set up [[Power and electronics#Generating Power|power generation]]. To do this, first go to the [[iron]] node and mine some [[iron]].
''- Although optional, it may not be a bad idea to craft some [[Bin|bins]] as to store mined [[iron]] and [[copper]].''
===Power Generation ===
After you've done this, make an [[extractor]], and place it on a [[coal]] node. You will also need to make [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]], a [[bin]] for the [[coal]], and a [[PowerCell|power cell]]. To get [[sulfur]] for the [[PowerCell|power cell]], mine from the mountain until [[sulfur]] appears (long, bright yellow
Once you've crafted the necessary components, place the [[coal]] [[bin]] on the [[extractor]] (make sure the extracting side is placed correctly <small>(Front (hole) side out)</small>, and be sure to resize the [[bin]]! The surface to attach [[Bin|bins]] to is the one with a large black hole). After you've done this, connect [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]] to it, and connect them to the [[PowerCell|power cell]]. Finally,
If done correctly, the [[coal]] will be used by the [[BurnerGenerator|burner generators]] to produce [[Power and electronics|power]], which will then be stored in the [[PowerCell|power cell]]. The [[PowerCell|power cell]] will in turn provide the [[extractor]] with [[Power and electronics#Power and triggers|power]] so it may mine more [[coal]], continuing the loop.
Later on, you will be able to use other [[Power and electronics#Generating Power|power generation methods]], such as [[SolarPanel|solar panels]], [[CombustionTurbine|combustion turbines]] or even [[Boiler|boilers]]! [[Coal]] should be enough to get you off the starter, however.
'''<big>Below, you are able to see visual examples of coal, solar, gasoline and steam based [[Power and electronics#Generating Power|power generation setups]]:</big>'''<gallery heights="220" mode="packed" widths="512" perrow="2">
File:CoalPower.png|A coal-based power generation setup
File:Solar.png|A solar-based power generation setup
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Now that you've set up [[Power and electronics#Generating Power|power generation]], it is time to start building the rest of the base. To get off of the starter, you will need to [[Building A Ship|build a ship]]; this will require [[resources]].
Since mining by hand would take too long, we will automate extraction by using [[Extractor|extractors]]. The following section will guide you through setting up [[iron]] extraction, you should be able to figure out the other materials on your own.
===Resource Extraction And Storage===
To start, find a node of the [[Resources|resource]] you want to extract. In this case, we will give an example with [[iron]].
First, place an [[extractor]] on the [[iron]] node, and configure it's <code>MaterialToExtract</code> property (set it to "Iron"). Once you are done with this, you will want to either attach a [[bin]] directly to the [[extractor]], or use [[Chute|chutes]] to transport the [[resources]] to some other location (recommended). Later in the game, you will be able to use [[Transporter|transporters]] instead of [[Chute|chutes]].
File:Resourceexample1.png|Visual example of how to connect the extractor to a bin using chutes
File:Storage system.png|A basic centralized storage system, '''
</gallery> Now that
If you've done everything successfully, the [[extractor]] on the [[iron]] node should be emitting black smoke! This means it is powered, the only remaining step is to see if your [[iron]] [[bin]] is being filled.
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===Where to go from here===
'''<big>Congratulations 🎉!</big>''' You have built your first base! You should be proud of yourself, give yourself a pat on the back!
Unfortunately, as everyone spawns on starters, they are incredibly dangerous to live on due to griefers. Starters also don't have the necessary
▲Unfortunately, as everyone spawns on starters, they are incredibly dangerous to live on due to griefers. Starters also don't have the necessary materials to build all of the items in this game, so you will need to reach out for the stars.
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