๐ My Time at Sandrock โ Housing & Decor Complete Guide
Having a comfortable home in the desert directly affects your stamina recovery, machine efficiency, and NPC relationships. This guide covers everything from house upgrades to yard layout planning.
๐๏ธ House Upgrade Path
| Stage | Cost | Core Materials | Rooms | Unlocked Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ต Starter Shack | Free | None | 1 | Basic rest |
| ๐๏ธ Small House | 5,000 | Wood ร50, Copper Bar ร20 | 2 | Kitchen |
| ๐ Medium House | 15,000 | Hardwood ร80, Iron Bar ร30, Glass ร10 | 3 | Bedroom (+Energy) |
| ๐ก Large House | 35,000 | Rubber Wood ร60, Manganese Steel Bar ร40, Glass ร20 | 4 | Basement |
| ๐ฐ Luxury Mansion | 80,000 | Titanium Alloy ร50, Magnesium Bar ร30, Silicon Wafer ร15 | 6 | All features |
๐ก Tip: Recommended pace: Medium (before Workshop Lv.4) โ Large (before Workshop Lv.6) โ Luxury (post-story). Keep some cash aside for machine upgrades at each stage. Don't rush to max it out all at once.
๐๏ธ Room Functions in Detail
| Room | Unlock Stage | Core Function | Best Setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Bedroom | Medium House | Stamina recovery +25% to +75% | Bed + wardrobe + rug |
| ๐ณ Kitchen | Small House | Cooking buff duration +50% | Stove + fridge |
| ๐ง Workshop | Large House | Crafting speed +10% to +30% | Workbench + tool rack + lighting |
| ๐งช Lab | Large House | Research speed +20% | Analyzer + bookshelf |
| ๐ชด Greenhouse | Luxury Mansion | Indoor planting | Flower pots + irrigation |
| ๐ฎ Game Room | Luxury Mansion | Daily passive affection boost | Arcade machine + decorations |
Stamina Recovery Formula: Base 30 STA ร (1 + Bedroom Bonus%). Luxury bed (75%) โ 30 ร 1.75 = 52.5 STA/night, which is roughly 2-3 extra ruin floors per day.
๐ Blueprint Acquisition & Decor Mechanics
| Blueprint Source | Examples | Decor Items | Stat Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Furniture Shop (Tue-Sat) | Basic bed, chairs | ๐ผ๏ธ Wall paintings | Charm +1~3 |
| ๐๏ธ Ruin Data Discs | Advanced workbench, decorative lights | ๐ฎ Carpets | Stamina recovery +2%~5% |
| ๐ Quest Rewards | Exclusive limited furniture | ๐ก Lighting | Crafting speed +1%~3% |
| ๐ค NPC Friendship (5/10 hearts) | Mi-an's Sandy Style Set | ๐ฟ Potted plants | Mood +2/pot |
๐ก Tip: Every 10 Charm points in your home = +1 affection per gift given to NPCs. At 100+ Charm you can host parties inviting multiple NPCs at once, dramatically speeding up friendship grinding.
๐ง Workshop Layout Principles
| Principle | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ๐ Raw โ Process โ Finished | Arrange by workflow to minimize walking |
| ๐ฆ Categorized Storage | Separate chests for ores, plants, finished goods |
| ๐ถ 1-tile aisles | Leave walking space between machines |
| ๐ก Full lighting coverage | Place a light next to each machine for efficiency |
Recommended 4-Zone Layout: Furnace Zone (3 units against wall) โ Processing Zone (Blender + Grinder + Compressor) โ Woodworking Zone (Workbench + Tailoring Table + Assembly Table) โ Storage Zone (4-8 chests)
๐ฟ Yard Expansion
| Area | Unlock | Cost | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | Default | Free | Mailbox + decoration |
| Side Yard | Small House | 2,000 | Animal pen + planting |
| Back Yard | Medium House | 5,000 | Large machines + drying racks |
| Extension | Large House | 15,000 | Greenhouse + orchard |
Desert Theme Idea: Entry cactus pots ร2 + sandstone path โ left zone small pond + palm tree โ right zone succulent garden + clay pot โ back yard furnace area under a shade canopy.
๐ก Tip: Purely decorative items can be packed densely without blocking machine space. Dark wood furniture + cactus greenery combo uses the fewest materials while keeping that Sandrock feel.
๐ ROI Quick Reference
| Project | Investment | Return | Payback Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Bedroom | 15,000 | +15 STA/day | โ100 days |
| Luxury Bed | 8,000 | +7.5 STA/day | โ80 days |
| Kitchen | 5,000 | Cooking Buff +50% | 2-3 ruin runs |
| Charm 100 | โ20,000 | 2ร affection | 20 gift exchanges |
Data source: My Time at Sandrock v1.4 in-game data
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