[Dinkum]Comprehensive compressor strategy guide | Land flattening becomes faster and faster! A thorough analysis of the ultimate tool that dramatically increases urban development efficiency

In the vast world of Dinkum, land leveling work is the biggest obstacle that cannot be avoided when city development begins in earnest. Shoveling your way through uneven terrain one by one is a hellish task that consumes endless amounts of time and stamina. However, there is a divine tool that can blow away such worries in an instant. That's a compressor. From the moment you obtain this tool, your city planning will evolve to another dimension. Its power to instantly crush and flatten a wide area of ​​soil, and make it disappear without a trace, is acclaimed by players as the trump card to graduate from shoveling.

In this article, we will comprehensively explain everything from the basic functions of compressors, how to obtain them, durability management, usage scenarios, even upgrading to improved models and cooperation with dirt printers. For players who want to dramatically improve the ease of city expansion from the beginning to the middle, please read to the end. By following this guide, you will be able to operate your compressor in the shortest possible time and efficiently build your ideal city.

1. Revealing the amazing power and basic functions of compressors

Compressors represent Dinkum's electric power tools. It is classified as a shovel type tool and is mainly designed to remove and flatten the soil layer on the ground. While a regular shovel carefully digs up one square at a time, a compactor crushes the soil in the target area all at once and eliminates it. This disappearing function is the biggest feature, and since the excavated soil does not remain in the inventory, there is no need to worry about cleaning up afterwards. As a result, large areas can be leveled quickly.

The specific usage is simple. Equip it into an empty slot in your tool belt, then left-click or hold. The player must be standing lower than the target area, and upon activation, more dirt will be removed immediately. By using it while walking, it is possible to continuously flatten a wide area, and it is realistic to complete an area of ​​50 squares or more in a few minutes. Also, the seeds remain on the ground even when grass or flowers are involved, making it easy to relocate vegetation. Furthermore, you can dig up buried treasures and ores, so you can collect resources while leveling the land.

Stamina consumption is extremely low, only a few tenths of that of a shovel, so you won't get tired even when working for long periods of time. The selling price is a high 25,000 Dink, and it is also easy to convert into cash if you no longer need it. However, since it is an electric tool, it has a durability value, and when this value reaches zero, the tool itself will break and disappear from your inventory forever. This point will be thoroughly covered in durability management described below. Upgrading to an improved compressor completely eliminates this risk and allows unlimited operation.

The visual effect of the compressor is also attractive. When in use, animations and sounds appear as if the soil is being compressed, giving you the feeling of being at a construction site. Obstacles such as large trees, buildings, and crates cannot be removed, so they must be cleared first, but this is also a safety design that prevents incorrect operation. For players expanding their cities in Dinkum's open world, the Compactor is more than just a tool, it's a partner in unlocking creativity. In fact, many players have reported that leveling the land has become more fun, and it greatly increases their motivation for city development.

Additionally, compressors are great for fine-tuning terrain. For example, it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as flattening a slightly raised area with pinpoint accuracy or smoothing out steps. It is a versatile tool that supports all building foundations, from small farms in the early stages to large tourist areas in the middle stages. Once you understand the power of this compactor, we'll dig deeper into how it compares to a shovel in the next section.

2. Compare the overwhelming performance difference with conventional shovels using data

Shovels have been relied upon for many years in Dinkum's land preparation work, but their status will change completely with the introduction of compactors. First, in terms of speed, compressors are more than 10 times faster than shovels. While it takes several seconds for a shovel to process one square, a compressor processes it in less than 0.1 seconds, making it possible to perform continuous work in conjunction with walking. It takes more than 30 minutes to flatten 100 squares with a shovel, but it can be completed in 2 to 3 minutes with a compressor.

There is also a dramatic difference in stamina consumption. A shovel consumes 5-10 stamina for digging one square, and is quickly depleted for large-scale tasks. On the other hand, the compressor consumes less than 1/20th the total stamina for the same work. Even long stretches can be completed without hydration or breaks. How you treat the soil is also decisive. A shovel stores the excavated soil in its inventory, which must be transported and disposed of separately, but a compactor permanently destroys the soil, maintaining a clean site. This vanishing feature is especially useful in locations with limited space.

A data comparison table is shown below.

item	Shovel (iron standard)	compressor
speed/mass	2-3 seconds	Less than 0.1 seconds
Stamina/mass	8	0.4
Handling soil	Collection and transportation required	Instant disappearance
Durability	Repairable	rechargeable
Wide range coverage	Not possible	Can be linked to walking
Additional effects	Seed collection	Treasure digging/seed collection

As you can see from this table, compressors are completely upward compatible with shovels, but it is important to use them properly rather than replacing them completely. Leave the shovel in case you want to reuse the soil, and leave the compactor for pure leveling only. In player experiences, many say that farmland that used to take an hour with a shovel was completed in 5 minutes. The weak point of compressors is the risk of loss when their durability runs out. The charging system that compensates for this is detailed below. Even shovel enthusiasts will be convinced of the superiority of compactors from this comparison.

3. Complete guide to durability management and charging station setup

The most important thing to keep in mind when using a compressor is managing its durability (battery). It decreases with each use, and when it reaches zero, the tool breaks and cannot be used again. Approximately 500 to 1000 squares can be flattened with one full charge, but multiple charges are required for large-scale town development. What you need is a charging station. By installing this device together with a compressor, infinite loop operation is achieved.

To obtain a charging station, request it at Franklin Research Institute after selling 10 glowing discs. The materials are 8 copper bars, 8 iron bars, 8 colorful wires, 3 hot cylinders, 2 green plates, and 100,000 dinks. After installation, turn on the compressor and it will be fully charged in 600 seconds (10 minutes). The progress is easy to see with the buzzing sound and light effects, and it is automatically ejected after completion. Since it is a 1-slot design, we recommend installing multiple units when working with multiple units. Charging time can be shortened by arranging solar panels around the battery.

Here are some tips for durability management.

• Charges immediately when the remaining capacity is less than 20%. Visually check the battery icon.
• Place multiple stations near your base and incorporate them into your work route.
• I will keep 2-3 spares in stock until I get the improved compressor.
• While charging, use other tools to perform alternative work in parallel.

The improved compressor does not break even if its durability is zero, and is designed to recover naturally, making it worth the 2,000,000 Dink investment. If you perfectly manage the durability of your compressor based on a charging station, it will become your ally forever. The following is the path to obtaining it.

4. Step-by-step instructions to get it from Franklin Institute

The key to getting the compressor is the Franklin Institute. First, clear the laboratory construction conditions. After living in John, guest base transaction is over 190,000 DINK and Franklin friendship level is 0.75. The building materials are 15 eucalyptus wood boards, 15 hard wood boards, 10 old gears, 2 old wheels, 5 tin boards, 24 nails, and 250,000 dinks.

After completing the laboratory, collect the glowing discs. It can be obtained from deep mines, recycling, or enemy drops. Sell ​​10 pieces to Franklin to unlock the compressor recipe. Prepare materials on the request screen. 5 old gears, 2 hot cylinders, 1 green plate, 6 iron bars, 1 shovel, and 50,000 dink. After your request, you will receive it in your mailbox the next morning.

All steps.

1. John settled and achieved trading
2. Increase friendship with Franklin (conversation/gifts)
3. Build a research institute
4. Collect and sell 10 glowing discs
5. I will collect materials
6. Request/Receive the next day

Material acquisition details.

• Old gears: recycling machine is always on
• Hot cylinder: volcanic mine
• Green board/iron rod: Basic craft.

A shovel made of iron or higher is recommended. Making the glowing discs is a painstaking process, but with just one compressor, the recovery efficiency can be dramatically increased.

5. A collection of practical scenes where compressors are used in town development and farm expansion

The true power of compressors comes from practice. Flattening the city center will clear uneven areas and free up the layout of roads and facilities. When creating large-scale farmland, you can make orchards and fields perfectly flat and increase harvest efficiency. In the resident house zone, you can improve the surroundings of multiple facilities and increase your friendship level. In the farm space, the base of the animal housing is made flat over a wide area. Ideal for fine-tuning around bridges and fountains in tourist areas.

In addition, when maintaining mine waste soil, treasures will continue to be generated using the compactor and avoiding the shovel. When developing remote islands, new areas are immediately flattened. The time reduction for all 10 scenes is over 90%. Utilizing it will make your city look professional.

6. Manipulate the terrain freely with the strongest combo with a dirt printer

A dirt printer is a soil generation tool, whereas a compactor is only used for flattening. Obtained with 20 glowing discs. Complete terrain control with combos. Create mountains and valleys as you like with the raised → flat loop. Improved pair makes it infinite. It is possible to create river valleys, hilly landscapes, etc. We will realize a creator-class city through set operation.

7. The essence of the Dinkum play experience changes dramatically with the introduction of a compressor

Before the introduction, the construction was stressful due to land preparation hell. After the introduction, you will have more time, and you will be able to decorate and interact with residents more. Motivation will increase and town growth will accelerate. The leveling of the land disappears and you can enjoy pure architecture. Increased happiness over the long term.

8. Strategic reasons and prioritization for early production

Reason 1: Highest time ROI. Reason 2: Strengthen the city's foundation. Reason 3: Increases resource efficiency. The priority is 1st compressor, 2nd charging station, and 3rd printer. Immediate execution after making money in the early stages will give you an advantage in the middle. Compressors are the core of Dinkum. Proceed to an invincible city with immediate implementation.