Quick Helpful Guide
A guide covering early and late game strategies, as well as achievements.
Overview
This guide is based on personal experience and what worked to get all achievements. It is not necessarily the "most optimized" setup. The author created this guide to help future players who might have the same questions they did.
The Basics
Network
The initial setup involves a Network Node for downloading and uploading. The progression of file types is generally: Text -> Images -> Sound -> Video -> Program -> Game.
CPU
After unlocking the CPU, you can sell processing data. It is recommended to have one Processing Seller per core and use a Synchronizer.
GPU
GPUs are used for crypto mining. You can have automatic sellers and direct money conversion.
Research
Consistent production for input into research nodes is important.
Hacking
Hacking is not side content and is important for progression. A basic setup for gaining EXP is recommended, with payload builds for the late-game.
My Stuff After I Got All Achievements
This section details the author's personal setups that were effective for getting all achievements.
The Portal
This is the "start over but stronger" mechanic, common in idle games.
Network + CPU + GPU
The author used a second Network node, Download Managers, Process Sellers, and a Mine Tether for the GPU.
Research
The author's research setup uses Games that are redownloaded, Encompressed, Pre-Analyzed, Refined, and then fed into Research nodes.
AI
Files are Encompressed, put through a Distillator, and fed into AI Trainers. This ultimately boosts Research, Coding, and Hacking.
Hacking
The author does not recommend doing Research, Coding, and Hacking all at the same time. They also discuss experimenting with crit chance/damage.
Trojan
Redownloaded and Encompressed Games are used to inject Trojans, create "Infected Computers," and drain them to boost Networks, CPU, and GPU.
Overclocker
The focus is on managing heat below 100% using Overclock Nodes and Heat Sinks.
Coding
This setup is for generating Optimization Points and Application Points, and for leveling up the Code Interface.
Help for Achievements
This section provides tips for achievements, especially regarding requests and file symbols. In the late-game, achievements become much easier to complete.
The Symbols
- Shield (Verified): Use a Checksum Verifier.
- Puzzle (AI-Generated): Use an AI-Generator.
- Triangle and ! (Infected): The result of a Virus Scanner.
- Inward Arrows (Compressed): Use a Compressor.
- Up Arrows (Enhanced): Use an Enhancer.
- Brain (Analyzed): Use a Pre-Analyzer.
Afterwards
The author reiterates that this guide is not about optimal setups and encourages experimentation.