In this tutorial, we will go over how to create specific zones for your animals in the popular game Rimworld. By creating zones, you can control where your pets are allowed to go and ensure they stay out of areas like freezers or other restricted spaces. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating animal zones and explain in detail how to manage them.

Steps to Create Animal Zones

  1. Open the Rimworld game and click on the “Architect” menu at the top of the screen.
  2. In the “Architect” menu, find and click on the “Zone” option.
  3. Once in the “Zone” menu, you will see various options. Look for the “Expand Allowed Area” button.
  4. Click on the “Expand Allowed Area” button to create a new animal zone.
  5. In the new window that appears, click on “Manage Areas” and then select “New Area.”
  6. Give your new animal zone a name. For example, you can call it “Animals Not in Freezer.”
  7. Now, click on “Expand Area” and select the area where you want your animals to have access. Make sure to exclude any areas you want to keep them out of, such as the freezer. To do this, click on the tiles corresponding to the freezer to remove them from the allowed area.
  8. Click on “Clear Allowed Area” to finalize the exclusion of the freezer from the animal zone.
  9. Once you have created the animal zone, click out of the menu to save the changes.

Managing Animal Zones

  1. To assign animals to the newly created zone, locate the animal in your Rimworld game.
  2. Click on the animal to bring up its information window.
  3. Look for a spot in the window where you can set the zone for the animal. In this example, we will use a boomalope.
  4. By default, the animal will be allowed to go anywhere, known as the “Home Area.” However, you can customize this by changing the allowed zone.
  5. Click on the spot that indicates the current zone for the animal. In our case, it is called “Animals.”
  6. A list of available zones will appear. Select the newly created animal zone, such as “Animals Not in Freezer.”
  7. The animal will now be restricted to the designated zone and will not enter the excluded areas, like the freezer.

Tips for Managing Animal Zones

  • You can create multiple animal zones based on your preferences and the needs of your pets. For example, you can have separate zones for different types of animals or divide your base into specific zones for each animal type.
  • Changing the allowed zone for an animal is flexible, allowing you to adjust it according to your evolving needs. Simply follow the steps mentioned earlier to modify the animal’s zone.
  • Experiment with different animal zones to optimize the management of your pets. This can help prevent them from eating your food stores, entering dangerous areas, or causing other disruptions.

By creating animal zones in Rimworld, you can effectively control where your pets are allowed to go and ensure their safety. This feature allows you to manage your base more efficiently and prevent any unwanted accidents. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments section or seek help in the Rimworld forum.

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