Experiencing frustrating issues with your hired help in Schedule 1? Whether your botanists are stubbornly refusing to tend to their plants, or your workers are inexplicably glued to one spot, these glitches can significantly hamper your progress. This guide provides a comprehensive set of troubleshooting steps to diagnose and resolve common problems with your NPC workers, ranging from simple fixes like checking bed assignments to more drastic measures like resetting their behavior or even letting go of persistently bugged individuals. By understanding the common causes of these issues and applying the suggested solutions, you can get your Schedule 1 operation running smoothly again.
How to Fix Broken or Bugged Workers in Schedule 1
If you’re running into issues with NPC workers in Schedule 1, whether they’re idle or acting strangely there are several methods to troubleshoot and fix them.
Workers Doing Nothing
When a worker is idle and refuses to perform their tasks, check the following:
- Bed Assignment: Ensure the worker has a bed assigned.
- Wages Paid: Make sure the worker is being paid.
- Supply Chain Set Up: Workers like botanists need access to supplies. Without a proper source linked, they won’t do any work.
Workers Ignoring Specific Tasks or Spots
Sometimes, botanists may ignore a specific plant pot or task:
- Check Placement: If a pot is placed too close to a wall or object, it may be unreachable. Move it slightly to make it accessible.
- Spacing Matters: Reposition problematic pots to line up with others that work fine.
- Invisible Clutter: Clear nearby objects (pots, lights, etc.) that could be causing pathfinding issues.
Workers Getting Stuck
If a worker is stuck or fixated on a single spot:
- Reset Them: Knock the worker out. This will leave them unconscious for a day but can reset their behavior.
- Relocate Items: Remove and replace surrounding objects they interact with.
- Pull the Body: After knocking them out, their body can be moved away from obstructed zones.
Chemists and Their Simplicity
Chemists are less prone to bugs:
- Assign them to a station, and they typically function without issues.
- Since they don’t move around much, they’re much easier to manage.
Workers Misbehaving or Stealing
In rare cases, workers may take an entire shelf of product and do nothing with it:
- Unfixable Bug?: If this happens, the best course might be to fire that worker.
- Remove All Assignments: Take away their bed and job roles.
- Avoid Rehiring: When hiring again, recruit a different worker to avoid the same AI behavior.
General Fix Tips
- Save often to avoid major losses.
- Be flexible with layout perfect symmetry may look nice but often breaks functionality.
- If a worker is broken beyond fixing, remove all their tasks and reassign new ones.
Conclusion
Almost all worker-related bugs in Schedule 1 can be resolved with some adjustments and patience. It usually comes down to poor placement, blocked paths, or missing assignments. Stay proactive, save frequently, and don’t hesitate to reset or replace bugged workers.
