Resources Guide
Master the mystical materials that fuel your origami empire - from basic Paper to advanced refined resources
Resource System Overview
Warigami's resource system is built around three primary materials that reflect the origami theme: Paper, Plumbum, and Pitch. These raw materials are refined into advanced resources needed for higher-tier units and buildings.
📜 Primary Resources
Raw materials gathered directly from the world.
- Paper - Primary resource (regenerating)
- Plumbum - Industrial resource (finite)
- Pitch - Mystical resource (finite)
⚗️ Refined Resources
Advanced materials created through building processes.
- Paperboard - Enhanced paper material
- Parchment - Premium paper material
- Pencilcore - Refined Plumbum
- Paint - Processed Pitch
Resource Balance: Plan gathering and consumption to avoid bottlenecks
Flow Management: Efficient Paper Pusher routes are crucial for sustained production
Storage Caps: Maximum limits prevent hoarding and encourage active use
Primary Resources
The foundation of your origami economy, these resources are gathered from specific world nodes by specialized worker units.
Paper - The Lifeblood of Origami
Paper
Primary Resource (Regenerating)Description
Paper serves as the fundamental building block of your origami civilization. It's your most abundant resource, required for virtually all unit and building production. Paper Pylons regenerate over time, providing a sustainable income stream.
Key Characteristics
- Regenerating Source: Paper Pylons slowly restore Paper over time
- Essential for Everything: Required for most folding operations
- High Storage Cap: 10,000 unit limit allows for substantial stockpiling
- Visible Transportation: Paper Pickers carry visible stacks while moving
Strategic Management
Sustainable Harvesting: Don't over-harvest Paper Pylons - let them regenerate
Multiple Sources: Control multiple Paper Pylons for higher income
Efficient Routes: Position Paper Pickers to minimize travel time
Refinement Paths
Plumbum - Industrial Foundation
Plumbum
Industrial Resource (Finite)Description
Plumbum represents the industrial backbone of your empire. This finite resource is essential for accessing mid-tier technologies and units, making its efficient use crucial for long-term success.
Strategic Importance
- Finite Supply: Each Plumbum Pit has limited resources
- Tech Gatekeeper: Required for accessing advanced patterns
- Pencilcore Production: Primary source of refined industrial material
- Competitive Resource: Control of pits can determine map control
Plumbum → Pencilcore Conversion
Finite Resource: Plan Plumbum usage carefully - it doesn't regenerate
Early Securing: Control Plumbum Pits early for strategic advantage
Maximize Efficiency: Always staff Pencilcore Press with Pressmen
Pitch - Mystical Power Source
Pitch
Mystical Resource (Finite)Description
Pitch represents the mystical essence that powers the most advanced origami creations. This rare, finite resource is essential for crafting elite units and accessing the highest tiers of technology.
Elite Applications
- Paint Production: Refined into Paint for advanced plans
- Elite Units: Required alongside Parchment for top-tier folding
- Advanced Blueprints: Enables the most powerful building patterns
- Mystical Enhancements: Powers special abilities and enchantments
🎨 Paint + Parchment
Elite Unit Combination
The most powerful units require both Paint and Parchment for folding
🔮 Mystical Properties
Special Abilities
Paint enables unique unit abilities and building enhancements
Precious Resource: Pitch is extremely limited - use strategically
Elite Focus: Reserve Paint for game-changing units and upgrades
Victory Investment: Paint-enabled units often determine late-game outcomes
Refined Resources
Advanced materials created by processing primary resources through building facilities. These enable higher-tier units and advanced capabilities.
Paperboard
Source: Paper Plant (3 Paper → 1 Paperboard)
Usage: Mid-tier unit upgrades and improved structures
Strategic Value: Bridge between basic and advanced capabilities
Parchment
Source: Parchment Plant (10 Paper → 1 Parchment)
Usage: Elite units when combined with Paint
Strategic Value: Gateway to highest-tier content
Pencilcore
Source: Pencilcore Press (1 Plumbum → 1 Pencilcore)
Usage: Mid-tier units and advanced buildings
Strategic Value: Unlocks technological progression
Paint
Source: Processing facility (Pitch → Paint)
Usage: Elite units and mystical enhancements
Strategic Value: Enables game-winning capabilities
Resource Flow Management
Efficient resource flow is crucial for maintaining production and supporting your growing empire. The Paper Pusher system automates much of this process.
Gathering
Workers collect from resource nodes
Storage
Resources stored in buildings
Processing
Refinement in specialized buildings
Distribution
Paper Pushers deliver to folding units
Paper Pusher System
Automated Distribution Features
Flow Optimization Tips
Strategic Building Placement: Position refinement buildings near resource nodes
Worker Balance: Maintain proper ratios of gatherers to pushers
Bottleneck Monitoring: Watch for resource accumulation points
Storage Management
Resource caps prevent endless accumulation and force strategic decision-making about when and how to use your materials.
Global Storage Limits
Strategic Implications
📊 Resource Planning
- Storage caps force active resource usage
- Prevents indefinite resource hoarding
- Encourages continuous production and expansion
- Balances economic versus military investment
⏰ Timing Decisions
- When to convert Paper to refined resources
- Whether to stockpile or spend immediately
- Balancing current needs with future plans
- Managing finite resource allocation
Resource Optimization Strategies
🔄 Early Game Focus
Paper Dominance
Establish multiple Paper Pylon control and efficient Paper Picker routes for sustainable income
⚙️ Mid Game Transition
Industrial Expansion
Secure Plumbum sources and establish Pencilcore production for technology unlocks
🎨 Late Game Power
Elite Resource Access
Control Pitch sources and master Paint production for game-winning elite units
👷 Workforce Efficiency
Pressmen Optimization
Strategic worker assignment to maximize refinement speed and resource throughput
Advanced Resource Strategies
- Resource Timing: Coordinate refinement with unit production needs
- Map Control: Secure finite resource nodes early for long-term advantage
- Efficiency Scaling: Maximize Pressmen assignments for bottleneck resources
- Strategic Reserves: Maintain emergency stockpiles while staying under caps
- Flow Balancing: Ensure gathering rates match consumption patterns
Pro Tip: Resource management is often more important than combat micromanagement in determining victory. A well-oiled economic engine enables superior armies and faster technological advancement.