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Plan your next Dirty Business session
Our independent guide breaks down Dirty Business into actionable steps, helping you streamline base growth, optimize production, and coordinate co‑op efforts. By focusing on each core system, you can build a resilient criminal network without unnecessary trial‑and‑error.
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Base Layout Planning
Sketch a simple floor plan before building. Prioritize adjacency between production rooms and the garage to reduce travel time for shipments, mirroring the game's emphasis on expansion and logistics.
- Prioritize garage upgrades early to improve shipment flexibility.
- Balance expansion with crew hiring to avoid idle facilities.
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Production Prioritization
Compare profit margins of drugs versus weapons. Allocate workers to the highest‑yield line first, then diversify as your crew expands, reflecting the game's multiple illegal production options.
- Focus on high‑profit items first to fund base upgrades.
- Use a mix of production types to diversify income streams.
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Distribution Channel Testing
Run a small elevator order, then a vehicle shipment, noting time and risk differences. This mirrors the game's choice between elevators, front‑company vehicles, and the airstrip.
- Use the airstrip for high‑volume orders to reduce surface exposure.
- Hire dealers for routine city deliveries to free up time for expansion.
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Crew Role Assignment
Designate specific players or AI workers for production, logistics, and upgrades. Aligning roles with the game's crew hiring system improves efficiency and profit.
- Balance production staff with dealers to keep supply and demand aligned.
- Upgrade crew facilities to improve worker efficiency.
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Co‑op Coordination
Schedule regular check‑ins with co‑op partners to synchronize upgrades and shipments. This practice leverages the game's online co‑op capability for smoother empire growth.
- Assign each player a specific role (production, logistics, upgrades) for smoother teamwork.
- Communicate shipment schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
