Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database Mod: Streamlining Material Farming in Starfield

The Need for Improvement

Since the release of Starfield, players have faced a significant challenge when it comes to material farming. With over 1,000 procedurally generated planets, the game lacked a comprehensive resource overview, making the process of gathering materials time-consuming and cumbersome. Players had to manually check individual planets on the star map to identify the resources they needed, leading to frustration and inefficiency in gameplay.

Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database Starfield Mod Screenshot 1 - Inorganic Resources

Recognizing this need for improvement, Nexus Mods user LarannKiar developed the Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database mod to address the issue. This mod introduces a revolutionary feature that allows players to filter planets based on their natural resources, significantly reducing the time and effort required for material procurement. With this new capability, players can easily locate and gather the resources they need, enhancing their overall gameplay experience in Starfield.

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Features of Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database

The Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database mod offers a range of powerful features that streamline material farming and resource management in Starfield. One of its key functionalities is the ability to filter planets by their resources, providing players with a convenient way to identify and access the materials they require. Additionally, the mod categorizes organic resource procurement requirements, distinguishing between resources that can be harvested from flora and/or fauna and those that can be produced in an outpost with or without a production chain.

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Furthermore, the mod provides users with a choice of eight database themes, each featuring unique wallpapers and sounds. This customization option allows players to personalize their resource database interface according to their preferences, adding an element of creativity and individuality to their Starfield experience. The mod also includes simple settings that enable users to reset the mod and toggle its UI button prompt, offering flexibility and control over the functionality of the resource database.

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Installation and Compatibility

To install the Smart Captain's Planet Resource Database mod, players can utilize dedicated mod managers such as Nexus Mods' Vortex. However, it is important to note that the mod has specific requirements, including the Plugins.txt Enabler and the Starfield Script Extender. As a result, the mod is currently compatible only with the Starfield Steam executable, limiting its accessibility to players using other versions of the game. While the PC Game Pass version of Starfield is anticipated to support a wider selection of mods in the future, the compatibility of this particular extension with non-Steam versions remains uncertain.

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