GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next ORDER 13 session
Our guide breaks down ORDER 13’s core loops, helping you balance efficiency, survival, and cat care. By observing each system’s impact, you can craft a playstyle that minimizes risk while maximizing earnings for upgrades.
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Map Your First Shift
Sketch the layout of the initial warehouse zone and mark order locations. Compare the distance between items to identify a path that reduces travel time, noting any dark spots to avoid lingering.
- Prioritize orders that are closest together to reduce travel time.
- Use the initial review period to plan a logical path through the aisles.
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Track Earnings vs. Upgrades
Record the amount earned per shift and the cost of each available upgrade. Plot a simple ratio to see which upgrades give the greatest efficiency boost per dollar spent.
- Maintain a steady pace to avoid lingering in darker zones.
- Listen for audio cues that may signal approaching danger.
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Cat Health Observation
Note any visual or audio cues that indicate the cat’s wellbeing. Correlate these with your upgrade choices to see which investments most improve the cat’s safety.
- Take note of landmarks to orient yourself after a restart.
- Explore unlocked zones methodically to locate hidden story clues.
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Shadow Growth Timing
Measure how quickly shadows darken as you move deeper. Use this timing to adjust your pacing, ensuring you finish orders before the environment becomes too hazardous.
- Allocate a portion of earnings to upgrades that benefit the cat early on.
- Monitor the cat’s condition to avoid unnecessary risk.
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Warehouse Reset Comparison
After a death, compare the new warehouse layout to the previous one. Identify recurring patterns or unique changes that can inform future exploration strategies.
- Prioritize upgrades that reduce time spent in dark areas.
- Balance tool improvements with upgrades that aid the cat.
