Expanding your empire in Schedule 1 necessitates the strategic hiring of a Chemist. As your operations grow beyond cannabis sales, bringing a Chemist on board can enable you to create lucrative liquid drugs, often fetching higher prices. However, some players have encountered issues where their Chemist seems unresponsive even after hiring them.
This article aims to investigate potential reasons for the Chemist’s inactivity and to offer some practical solutions to remedy the situation.
Diagnosing the Chemist’s Inactivity in Schedule 1
There are multiple factors that might cause your Chemist to be non-operational. The two most prevalent culprits typically revolve around a game bug or mismanagement in assigning tasks and resources. Below are some strategies to address these concerns:
1) Ensure Proper Assignments for Sleeping and Payment
To allow your Chemist to begin work, it is crucial to assign them a bed and ensure their wage is paid punctually. Follow these steps:
- Access the Clipboard by pressing the
9key or by scrolling with your mouse wheel. - Stand near your Chemist and press E to manage their settings.
- Select the option marked None and navigate to the bed you wish to assign.
- Click on the bed to finalize the assignment; the Chemist’s name should now be displayed above the bed.
After proper assignment, a briefcase icon will appear above the bed for daily wage deposits. If these steps are neglected, the Chemist will remain idle outside your establishment. Additionally, confirm that adequate supplies are available for drug production.
2) Drug Production Tasks Must Be Assigned
It’s not sufficient to simply hire a Chemist; you must also ensure that they are assigned a specific drug for production. This is accomplished through the Clipboard. Double-check that you possess all necessary ingredients corresponding to the drug assigned to the Chemist.
3) Investigating Potential Game Bugs
If your Chemist remains inactive after completing the previous steps, it may be indicative of a bug within the game. To troubleshoot your saved game, try the following:
- Press the Escape key to exit the game.
- Return to the Main Menu and select Continue to reload your saved game.
This method refreshes your game state and can resolve issues with non-responsive NPCs without needing a full game restart or system reboot.
In summary, these are potential solutions for the Chemist’s inactivity in Schedule 1. Should these strategies not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to the game’s support team, or keep an eye out for an upcoming patch.