How Do You Expand to a Second Island? | PandAnt Ep 3 | Microtopia
104We’re expanding the colony—literally! In this episode, we unlock fabric production, build our first drones, and set up launch pads to start sending resources between islands in Microtopia.
From smarter recycling to inter-island logistics, this marks the beginning of a whole new phase for PandAnt—and the colony’s only getting bigger from here.
💬 Got tips for managing multi-island setups? I’d love to hear them below!
👉 What to expect in this episode: – Unlocking fabric and automating production
– Rebuilding the recycling system with smarter logic
– Creating a timed drone transformation loop
– Setting up our first launch and landing pads
– Beginning layout plans for the second island
🎮 About the Game
Microtopia is a cozy, strategic colony sim where you manage a robotic ant civilization across floating mossy islands. Blend automation and planning as you gather resources, build intricate ant trails, and scale your colony one upgrade at a time. With chill vibes and satisfying systems, it’s perfect for fans of Factorio, Oxygen Not Included, and relaxing base builders. Whether you’re optimizing layouts or just watching your robo-ants scurry around, Microtopia offers thoughtful, bite-sized colony management at its best.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Unlocking Fabric and Mid-Game Begins
01:24 – Timelapse
01:31 – Automating Fabric Production
04:12 – Timelapse
04:15 – Rebuilding the Recycling System
05:15 – Timelapse
05:29 – Fixing Ant Flow and Hauler Loops
08:01 – Timelapse
09:01 – Converting Casts and Creating Drones
11:55 – Timelapse
12:03 – Timed Drone Loop Setup
17:00 – Preparing for First Launch
22:01 – Timelapse
22:04 – Building the Launch Pad
22:27 – Timelapse
22:35 – Testing Inter-Island Logistics
25:30 – Launch Route Tweaks and Fixes
27:48 – Timelapse
27:51 – Setting Up the Landing Pad
28:16 – Timelapse
28:19 – Preparing the Second Island
30:02 – Timelapse
30:07 – First Loop Planning on New Island
30:43 – Timelapse
31:14 – Wrapping Up Expansion Prep
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