Thank you for purchasing our
Molecular Assembly Unit™!

The MAU™ is a machine able to split molecules to the atomic level, while keeping the atoms in a stable state long enough to be manipulated (mostly) without risks.

It's so simple to use, even a toddler* could operate it!

* Toddler must own a PhD in atomic science

Controls

Once the molecules have been split up on the Molecule Re-Linking Grid™, use the arrow keys to move around. Your current position is indicated by a green square.

Selection Mode

Press [Space] once to enter "Selection mode". While in this mode, every atom you'll pass over with the green square will become part of your current selection.
To exit "Selection mode", press [Space] again.

Pressing [Space] on a different cell than the ones of your first selection will start a new selection. You can have as many selections on the grid as you'd like to!

If you made a mistake and selected one too many atom, don't worry! You can simply undo this unfortunate action by pressing [Esc].*

* Following the new A-975 standard, we must now inform you that this action will delete the entire selection, and not just the selected atom. Our company no longer accepts "faulty merchandise" lawsuits over this 100% intended feature.

Validation

If you are satified with your current molecule selection(s), press [Enter] to "Validate" the current grid.

Your desired molecules will be created, the remaining atoms will be disposed of in a safe manner, and a new grid will be presented to you.

Profit

Once your molecules are created, they will be redirected to the nearest buyer automatically, and you'll make profit!.

Some molecules are priced higher than other: usually, the less complex, the cheaper.

If a particular molecule is very demanded at the moment, its price can go up to triple! Keep an eye on the market "Most demanded" section.

Reminder: it is strictly forbidden to make molecules for your own entertainement, such as creating water for your coffee machine.

Stability Warning

Manipulating isolated atoms is a dangerous activity, even with the MAU™! Be wary of the atomic stability gauge at any time.

• Please only create stable molecules approved by the International Council of Nuclear Physics. Creating non-standard molecules will cause instability issues. Validating a selection made of only a single atom will lower stability.
• Do not stay too long on the same Molecule Re-Linking Grid™, as atoms do not like to be isolated for extended periods of time.*
• The more atoms that are left isolated after a validation, the less stability will be recovered.
• Do not, EVER, validate a grid with every atom as a single selection! Our technology cannot, at the moment, provide enough energy to maintain an environment like this stable. Our Company will not be responsible for any damage caused by ignoring this rule.

* Don't we all?

Legal notice

Our main* designer being colorblind, we will not accept any lawsuits concerning this machine's design, and bring you to trial for harassement. Sue at your own risk.

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Mini-gale made by Exylas, a small french not-developper, for the GMTK Game Jam 2021 [Joined Together]. Hope you'll enjoy it!

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