Establishing a drug empire in Schedule 1 requires careful planning and dedication. As with many simulation games, managing your growing business can sometimes feel monotonous, particularly as your operations expand. To streamline your gameplay, it’s essential to automate daily tasks wherever possible. In Schedule 1, you can delegate a significant portion of your farming efforts by hiring employees, allowing you to concentrate on strategic development.
Among the first key hires you should consider is a Botanist. This employee will take charge of all your plant-related responsibilities, ensuring that your special herbs are both grown and harvested efficiently.
How to Hire a Botanist in Schedule 1
A Botanist Will Help Care for Your Plants
In the early stages of your drug empire, a considerable amount of your time will be dedicated to planting, watering, and harvesting crops. Once your funds allow, you can hire a Botanist to relieve you of these labor-intensive tasks. Keep in mind that hiring a Botanist comes at an initial cost of $1,000, which requires some saving, along with a daily salary of $200. While this investment may seem steep at first, the benefits are substantial.
The hiring process for a Botanist is distinct from sourcing additional dealers. Visit the Fixer located in the Warehouse at Hoodlum V, which will need to be unlocked before use. This location is conveniently situated across the street from Taco Tickler; just head upstairs to reach the recruitment area, which operates from 6 PM to 6 AM. Once you’ve secured your Botanist, you will need to assign them to the relevant facilities and tasks.
After hiring your Botanist, ensure proper setup by assigning them a bed and utilizing the Management Clipboard to monitor their location and salary. Equip them with the necessary supplies, such as soil, coke seeds, and fertilizers, and ensure linked storage to their workspace. Set up grow pots for planting and designated shelves for crop storage. It’s vital to assign your Botanist several grow pots, each configured with the appropriate herb recipes. As your operations expand, you will eventually gain the capacity to produce more advanced products like meth using pseudo.
At the conclusion of each day, don’t forget to deposit your Botanist’s daily salary into the suitcase next to their bed; failure to do so will result in them ceasing work and returning you to manual tasks.
Consider placing Packers near the shelves to handle packaging, allowing your Botanist to focus solely on the plant care process. Continuously monitor your supply levels of soil, seeds, and fertilizers, as running low on these materials can hinder production. Regularly restock to keep everything operational. After integrating a Botanist and possibly other assistants, it’s wise to save a portion of your profits for establishing a legitimate business to launder your illicit gains.
What to Do if Your Botanist Is Not Working
Possible Reasons Your Botanist Is Not Performing
If your Botanist is not functioning effectively in Schedule 1, the most frequent issue is inadequate supplies. Confirm that the storage areas are correctly linked to their designated grow pots and shelves—if not, the Botanist won’t have access to vital materials like soil, seeds, or fertilizers, which will impede their work. Ensure that you have adequate stock of these resources.
Another potential issue could be obstructions in your Botanist’s workspace. Clear away any items or furniture that may obstruct their path to facilitate unrestricted movement. A cluttered environment can significantly hinder their efficiency, making a clean work area essential.
If these measures do not resolve the issue, consider reloading Schedule 1 to address any possible glitches. You may also perform basic tasks like planting or harvesting to help reset your Botanist’s routine. Should the problem persist, verify that your game is updated, as developers frequently release patches to fix such bugs.