The Mixing Station is a key gameplay element in Schedule 1 that allows players to create custom drug products with unique effects. This article will explain how to unlock and effectively use the Mixing Station to expand your virtual drug empire.
Unlocking the Mixing Station
To gain access to the Mixing Station, you’ll need to progress through the early stages of Schedule 1’s storyline:
Step 1: Complete the initial tutorial missions to establish your basic marijuana growing operation.
Step 2: Hire your first dealer by approaching the local dealer in Northtown and paying their recruitment fee.
Step 3: After hiring a dealer, you’ll receive a call from Uncle Nelson informing you that Dan’s Hardware now sells Mixing Stations.
Step 4: Visit Dan’s Hardware and purchase a Mixing Station for $500. Ensure you have sufficient funds on your in-game debit card before attempting to buy.
Gathering Mixing Ingredients
Before you can start creating custom products, you’ll need to acquire mixing ingredients:
- Visit Gas-Mart stores to purchase over-the-counter medications, snacks, and other consumables.
- Use vending machines around town to buy soda cans as a cheap mixing option.
- As you progress, you’ll unlock access to more potent and diverse mixing ingredients.
Using the Mixing Station
Once you have your station set up and ingredients ready, follow these steps to create custom products:
Step 1: Approach your Mixing Station and interact with it to open the mixing interface.
Step 2: Select a base product (initially this will be marijuana strains) to modify.
Step 3: Choose one or more mixing ingredients from your inventory to combine with the base product.
Step 4: Initiate the mixing process, which triggers a brief minigame where you’ll need to drag the ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Step 5: Wait for the mixing process to complete. Each additional ingredient increases the processing time by about 5 seconds.
Step 6: Collect your newly created custom product, which will have a unique name and set of effects based on the ingredients used.
Mixing Strategy Tips
- Experiment with different ingredient combinations to discover new effects and increase product value.
- Some ingredient mixes can boost a product’s street value by up to $100 or more.
- Keep track of successful recipes to consistently produce high-value, in-demand products.
- As you unlock new base products later in the game, try mixing with those for even more variety.
Advanced Mixing Techniques
Later in Schedule 1, you’ll gain access to more complex drug production methods. The Mixing Station remains relevant for these advanced products:
- Use the Mixing Station to further modify synthesized drugs, potentially increasing their potency or market value.
- Combine legal and illegal substances to create unique hybrid products that appeal to specific customer demographics.
- Experiment with multi-stage mixing processes to create ultra-premium products for high-paying clients.
Remember, Schedule 1 is a game that simulates illegal activities. While it can be entertaining to experiment within the game’s systems, it’s crucial to maintain a clear separation between in-game actions and real-world choices. Enjoy the strategic elements of the game responsibly.