[x] I am running the latest alpha version of MineColonies for my Minecraft version.
[x] I checked the MineColonies/Structurize wiki and made sure that my issue is not covered there.
[x] I made sure that this feature request is not a duplicate of any existing feature request.
Context
Minecraft Version: 1.20.1
MineColonies Version: 1.20.1-1.1530-BETA
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Is your feature request related to a problem?
Initiating research at the University is a cumbersome process that requires players to have all necessary items in their inventory. This leads to a repetitive and tedious cycle of going back and forth between the University and storage, which can be particularly challenging for players who have difficulty with task management.
Feature description
I propose the following enhancements for the University to streamline the research process:
Direct Inventory Usage (From Level 1): Allow the University to utilize its own inventory for research. Players can deposit all required materials into the University’s storage, planning out future researches without the need for tedious inventory management.
Advance Scheduling (Starting at Level 2): Enable the queuing of research projects—one per University level. As one research completes, the next in line automatically begins if all materials are present. If something is missing, players are notified to supply the needed items.
Warehouse and Courier Integration (Level 3): Integrate the University with the Warehouse and Courier system, allowing it to automatically request materials as needed for research. If the colony can produce the requested items, the production line is activated without requiring manual intervention by the player.
These suggestions are aimed at making the University a more cohesive and user-friendly part of the colony's infrastructure, reducing micromanagement and improving the gameplay experience for all players.
Notes or related things
These changes would greatly benefit players by reducing the cognitive load and streamlining the research process, allowing for a more enjoyable and accessible gaming experience, particularly for those who, like me, have ADHD and get easily sidetracked or suffer from similar challenges.
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Context
Is your feature request related to a problem?
Initiating research at the University is a cumbersome process that requires players to have all necessary items in their inventory. This leads to a repetitive and tedious cycle of going back and forth between the University and storage, which can be particularly challenging for players who have difficulty with task management.
Feature description
I propose the following enhancements for the University to streamline the research process:
Direct Inventory Usage (From Level 1): Allow the University to utilize its own inventory for research. Players can deposit all required materials into the University’s storage, planning out future researches without the need for tedious inventory management.
Advance Scheduling (Starting at Level 2): Enable the queuing of research projects—one per University level. As one research completes, the next in line automatically begins if all materials are present. If something is missing, players are notified to supply the needed items.
Warehouse and Courier Integration (Level 3): Integrate the University with the Warehouse and Courier system, allowing it to automatically request materials as needed for research. If the colony can produce the requested items, the production line is activated without requiring manual intervention by the player.
These suggestions are aimed at making the University a more cohesive and user-friendly part of the colony's infrastructure, reducing micromanagement and improving the gameplay experience for all players.
Notes or related things
These changes would greatly benefit players by reducing the cognitive load and streamlining the research process, allowing for a more enjoyable and accessible gaming experience, particularly for those who, like me, have ADHD and get easily sidetracked or suffer from similar challenges.
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