Managing districts efficiently is a crucial aspect of Timberborn, especially when dealing with resource transfer between different sectors. In this guide, we will walk through how districts function, how to connect them using District Crossings, and how to optimize resource flow between them.

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Setting Up District Crossings

In Timberborn, each district operates independently, requiring District Crossings to facilitate the movement of resources. Here’s how to set one up:

1. Place a District Crossing at the border of two districts.
2. Ensure both sides have assigned workers (default is 4 workers per crossing, but increasing it can improve efficiency if you have enough beavers).
3. Connect the crossings with paths to allow movement between districts.

Each District Crossing has two panels – one for each connected district. These panels allow you to configure what resources should be imported/exported.

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Managing Resource Transfers

Each district has its own storage and economy, meaning resources must be manually assigned for distribution:

• Check import/export settings:
  • If a resource has a red crossed icon, it means there is no available storage or demand for that item.
  • If a resource is set to always import, it will continuously be transferred, but only if there’s storage space available.
• Ensure proper storage facilities:
  • If resources pile up in a District Crossing and don’t move into the district, it means storage is missing.
  • Example: If planks are being imported but have no assigned warehouse, they will remain stuck in the crossing.

Solution: Build storage facilities such as Large Piles or Warehouses to receive imported resources.

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Hauling Posts and Distribution Efficiency

Building a Hauling Post can greatly improve efficiency. Workers from these posts will prioritize resource movement, ensuring faster distribution.

To optimize hauling:

1. Assign Haulers to critical storage facilities.
2. Prioritize storage buildings to control which resources are stocked first.
3. Monitor district crossings to prevent unnecessary stockpile buildup.

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Automatic vs. Manual Resource Importing

By default, certain resources are set to always import, but you can customize settings to fit your needs:

• Import Always: Ensures constant supply, useful for essential resources like food and water.
• Import If Needed: Transfers only when storage or industry demands it.
• Do Not Import: Blocks the transfer of specific goods.

Example: If District 1 specializes in food production while District 2 handles industry, you can configure District 2 to import food but not export logs.

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Expanding with Additional Districts

If you are adding a third district, follow the same process:

1. Establish a new district (e.g., Sector 3).
2. Assign beavers to prevent the new district from being inactive.
3. Build a District Crossing and connect it to one of the existing districts.
4. Observe automatic resource transfer – Timberborn automatically derives resources from connected districts if the settings allow it.
5. Adjust settings as needed to fine-tune resource flow.

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Managing Population Migration Between Districts

Aside from resource transfers, you also need to balance the beaver population across districts:

• Manual Migration:
  • Open the Migration tab.
  • Select the districts and manually move beavers between them.
• Automatic Migration:
  • Set a minimum beaver population per district.
  • If a district exceeds its limit, beavers will automatically redistribute to districts with fewer beavers.
  • Example: If District 3 is set to a minimum of 20 beavers, surplus beavers from other districts will migrate there automatically.

This ensures a stable workforce across all sectors without micromanaging every beaver movement.

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Conclusion

Timberborn’s district system is more accessible than ever, thanks to automated transfers and intuitive district crossings. By following these steps:

1. Set up district crossings and connect them with paths.
2. Ensure proper storage facilities in receiving districts.
3. Use hauling posts to streamline resource movement.
4. Optimize import/export settings to prevent waste.
5. Manage population migration to maintain workforce balance.

With these systems in place, your districts will function efficiently, ensuring smooth expansion and self-sustaining colonies. Happy building!