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# Energy Compound

## Training Video

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5u2-xpWruw>" %}

## :point\_right: The Basics

Enter the energy compound and start a shift to make predictions about tomorrow’s energy usage at your outposts. Check back the next day to see the outcome!

* Energy usage is measured between 1 - 100
* Predict if tomorrow's energy use will be higher or lower than today's
* If your prediction is correct, earn Derp Dollars and continue the shift to the next day
* If your prediction is incorrect, you're fired! Lose all Derp Dollars accumulated throughout the shift
* Play cautiously and try to predict if energy will go up or down, earning a smaller reward
* Or play aggressively and try to predict if energy will land on an even or odd number and double your accumulated award
* Upgrading the compound will reduce the wait timer between predictions and increase maximum rewards

## :vertical\_traffic\_light: Starting and Ending Shifts

To start a shift, pay the fee. The fee to start a shift is based on the level of your energy compound. The fee plays an important factor, since the reward earned for making predictions is based on the shift fee.

<figure><img src="/files/PSVpAP5JOqiJo4YXplxv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Starting a shift</p></figcaption></figure>

**A shift can end in multiple ways:**

* Making an incorrect prediction – lose accumulated rewards
* Land on energy use of 69 – shift ends, earn 2,000 Derp Dollars in addition to accumulated shift rewards
* Make 8 consecutive correct predictions
* You may end a shift after a correct prediction, taking your accumulated rewards
* Energy use of 27, 38, and 47 - shift ends with loss of rewards

## :crystal\_ball: Prediction Types

Each day, you can predict what tomorrow's energy use will be. Each day you have two options:

### Up or Down

This lets you guess whether power use will be higher or lower tomorrow. When using the Up or Down options, the reward you earn equals the fee[^1] to start a new shift.

### Even or Odd

This lets you guess if power will land on an even or odd number tomorrow. When using this option, the reward earned is 2x your current accumulated shift reward.

After making an Even or Odd guess, your following guess must be an Up or Down.

<figure><img src="/files/FePxY1clu1AfY8jos9Lc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Active shift</p></figcaption></figure>

## :clipboard: Upgrade Details

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="101">Level</th><th width="156">Upgrade Cost</th><th width="156">Upgrade Time</th><th>Shift Fee</th><th width="136">Wait Timer</th><th>Benefit</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>N/A</td><td>Instant</td><td>50 Derp Dollars</td><td>24 Hours</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>35 $DERP</td><td>Instant</td><td>75 Derp Dollars</td><td>20 Hours</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>55 $DERP</td><td>Instant</td><td>100 Derp Dollars</td><td>16 Hours</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>65 $DERP</td><td>Instant</td><td>150 Derp Dollars</td><td>12 Hours</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>95 $DERP</td><td>Instant</td><td>200 Derp Dollars</td><td>12 Hours</td><td>Backup Generator</td></tr></tbody></table>

## :battery: The Backup Generator

Level 5 outposts have a backup generator. Every seven days, when a shift would end due to an incorrect prediction, use the power generator to continue the shift.&#x20;

The generator can only be used once during a shift once, regardless of how long the shift.

The backup generator cannot be used when landing on energy level 1 or 100.

<figure><img src="/files/LBbuIaw1HBiUWkvjLCkF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Backup generator available</p></figcaption></figure>

## Get Involved – we need your feedback :pray:

We'll observe how this feature is used and adjust based on that use. Shift fees and prediction times are subject to change.

We encourage you to provide feedback based on using the Energy Compound!

[^1]: View the Shift Fee cost: [#upgrade-details](#upgrade-details "mention")