# Start a Game Let's walk through the initial steps of establishing your outpost and managing your resources effectively to thrive on the Martian surface. ### Step 1: Selecting a Location for Your Command Center The Command Center is the heart of your operations. Choose its location carefully as it will dictate the efficiency of your resource management and the layout of your outpost. * **Tips for Selecting a Location**: * Look for areas near resource deposits for easier access. * Consider flat terrain for ease of expansion. * Ensure sufficient space for connecting future structures like the Landing Pad and storage units. Once placed, the Command Center will be your primary hub for managing power and oxygen production. ### Step 2: Setting Up the Landing Pad The Landing Pad is where the first rocketship will deliver essential supplies, including nuclear fuel. Place it strategically to minimize transportation time between it and the Command Center. * **Tips for Placing the Landing Pad**: * Position it close to the Command Center for efficient fuel and resource transfer. * Leave room for future structures. The first rocketship will arrive soon after the Landing Pad is operational, bringing your initial nuclear fuel supply and other critical resources. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.outpostsurge.com/how-to-play/start-a-game.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.