GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Time Wasters session
Our independent guide examines each core system of Time Wasters, offering observations that let you compare strategies without promising hidden rewards. By breaking down mechanics, you can decide which upgrades and configurations align with your preferred pace and combat rhythm.
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Time Cube Timing
Run two sessions: one where you use a Time Cube before a wave and another after. Record upgrade speed and wave survival to see which timing yields smoother progression.
- Try a Time Cube when you encounter a difficult decision to explore alternative upgrade paths.
- Compress time before a wave if you need several upgrades ready at once.
02 / THE GUIDE
Space Cube Start Advantage
Play a run with Space Cubes collected and a run without them. Compare early‑game survivability and the speed at which key weapons become available.
- Gather Space Cubes early to maximize the benefit of pre‑built Outposts in later runs.
- Use the initial upgrades from Space Cubes to focus on weapon power rather than defensive structures.
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Captain Weapon Paths
Test each Captain’s primary weapon upgrade line, noting how many upgrades are needed to reach Super Weapon status and how support upgrades modify effectiveness.
- Experiment with different Captains to find a weapon upgrade path that matches your rhythm.
- Activate support upgrades early to improve survivability during the first enemy waves.
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Outpost Bonus Utilization
Establish an Outpost early, protect it through several elite waves, and measure changes in damage output and survivability versus runs without an Outpost.
- Prioritize protecting Outposts during elite waves to keep their bonuses active.
- Leverage Outpost bonuses alongside your weapon upgrades rather than focusing on ship speed.
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Gold Flow Management
Track Gold earned per wave and the timing of immediate upgrades. Compare runs that prioritize Gold collection early versus those that focus on boost upgrades.
- Use boost upgrades to close distances quickly when enemy waves spawn.
- Collect Gold consistently to keep upgrade options open throughout each wave.
