¶ Files
Files are a type of resource within the system, identifiable by their square connector shape. They come in different formats, each with a distinct value and size.
¶ Characteristics:
¶ Value
Each format has its own base value, which dictates how much Money is granted on upload.
¶ Size
Each format also has its own size in bits.
¶ Quality
Files gain quality when they undergo certain processes. Each quality multiplicatively increases the file's value and other outcomes.
¶ File Type
There are 6 file types in the game, Text, Image, Sound, Video, Program, and Game.
| File | Quality | Size | Value | Research | Size Verbose (b) | Value Verbose ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Text |
1 | 1.00e02 |
1.00e02 |
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 Image |
1 | 1.60e05 |
1.00e04 |
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 Sound |
1 | 2.56e08 |
1.00e06 |
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 Video |
1 | 4.10e11 |
1.00e08 |
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 Program |
1 | 6.55e14 |
1.00e10 |
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 Game |
1 | 1.05e18 |
1.00e12 |
¶ Processes & Modifications
Files are not static; they can undergo several processes to alter their characteristics, such as value, size, and quality. Any modifications made to a file are visually indicated by symbols displayed alongside its name.
| Modifier | Description |
|---|---|
| Scanned | Value 4x |
| Infected | Value 0.25x |
| Validated | Value 4x |
| Corrupted | Size 0.2x, Value 0.1x |
| Compressed[1] | Size 0.5x |
| Enhanced[1] | Quality 2x, Size 2x |
| Refined | Research Yield 2x |
| Analyzed | Research Speed 2x |
| Distilled | Neuron Yield 2x |
| Encrypted | Quality = 0, Unmodifiable |
| Decrypted | Quality 4x |
| Trojan-Infected | Grants Infected Computer |
| AI | Value 2,000,000x, Quality 0.1x |
[1] This modifier can be stacked up to 3x with Research Tree unlocks.