Tower Testing - Revision history

Yoshi128986: small updates, still needs to be updated more

2026-01-04T05:41:41Z

small updates, still needs to be updated more

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	Eventually your tower will break and the round will be lost. (''Nobody can start out perfect.'')		Eventually your tower will break and the round will be lost. (''Nobody can start out perfect.'')

	Losing is part of the process of getting stronger. Now that you have gained some town resource you can upgrade ~~the~~ your modules inside the [[workshop]].		Losing is part of the process of getting stronger. Now that you have gained some town resource, you can upgrade your modules inside the [[workshop]].

	For each round played you also gain some [[town]] xp.		For each round played you also gain some [[town]] xp.

	When you reach a certain amount of xp your town will level up and you get a skillpoint which you can use to purchase skills that improve building's functionality and can be used for other upgrades after you progress further into the game.		When you reach a certain amount of xp, your town will level up and you get a skillpoint which you can use to purchase skills that improve building's functionality and can be used for other upgrades after you progress further into the game.

	==Upgrading Modules==		==Upgrading Modules==
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	Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]		Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]

	When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)		When you select a region, you will see an infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)

	The percentage in the top represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The wave icon in the bottom represents your highest wave. A check shows that you have beaten that region difficulty.		The percentage in the top represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The wave icon in the bottom represents your highest wave. A check shows that you have beaten that region difficulty.
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	Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.		Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.

	Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview. With the treasure map exotic skill from workshop you can click on the module icon to see chances as well		Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview. With the [[Workshop#Exotic Skills\|treasure map]] exotic skill from [[workshop]] you can click on the module icon to see chances as well

	An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].		An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].
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	The normal mode allows you to test your tower against the environment in the given region.		The normal mode allows you to test your tower against the environment in the given region.

	Once you complete 100 waves in this mode, you unlock the Challenge~~, Endless~~ and Idle Mode for the given area as well as the normal mode for the next region. You also unlock the next Difficulty for the given region.		Once you complete 100 waves in this mode, you unlock the Challenge and Idle Mode for the given area as well as the normal mode for the next region. You also unlock the next Difficulty for the given region and be switched to the endless mode on the current difficulty; you can switch back using the infinity symbol.

	===Endless===		===Endless===
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	===Sandbox===		===Sandbox===
	Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.		Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.<gallery mode="slideshow">
			File:SandboxEnemies.png\|Image of the sandbox mode. It shows the customization options for enemies (outdated)
			File:SandboxTower.png\|Image of the sandbox mode. It shows the customization options for the tower
			File:SandboxModules.png\|Image of the sandbox mode. It shows the customization options for module limitations
			File:SandboxWaves.png\|Image of the sandbox mode. It shows the customization options for wave limits
			</gallery>Currently sandbox mode has a few customizable game-play options.

	~~[[File:SandboxEnemies.png\|thumb]][[File:SandboxTower.png\|thumb]]~~		#The HP/damage scaling can be changed, including difficulty.
	~~[[File:SandboxModules.png\|thumb]]~~
	~~[[File:SandboxSoftware.png\|thumb]]~~
	~~[[File:SandboxWaves.png\|thumb]]~~

	~~Currently sandbox mode has a few customizable game-play options.~~

	#The HP/damage scaling can be changed.
	#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.		#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.
	#You can change which enemy types spawn.		#You can change which enemy types spawn.

Budeboy at 03:18, 8 February 2025

2025-02-08T03:18:14Z

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	[[File:~~NewRound2~~.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]		[[File:NewRound3.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]
	'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].		'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].

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	Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]		Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]

	When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above.		When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)

	The percentage in the top ~~left~~ represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The ~~square~~ in the ~~top right~~ represents your highest wave.		The percentage in the top represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The wave icon in the bottom represents your highest wave. A check shows that you have beaten that region difficulty.

	Lastly the bar on the ~~bottom~~ represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.		Lastly the bar in the below image represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.

	[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]		[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]
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	Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.		Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.

	Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview.		Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview. With the treasure map exotic skill from workshop you can click on the module icon to see chances as well

	An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].		An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].
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	===Challenge===		===Challenge===
	Each region have 6 "Level" of challenges, having a special set of rules/restrictions that make the game harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing the Level, rewards are given to the player.		{{See also\|Challenge Mode}}

	~~''(In~~ the ~~game current state~~, ~~challenge mode is playable in~~ the ~~first two region~~. ~~You can unlock this mode in any other region but there will have no~~ challenges ~~available~~.~~)''~~		Each region has 6 challenge levels, each having a special set of rules/restrictions that makes a round harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing the Level, rewards are given to the player.
			There is also a hardmode for challenges that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point.

	===Idle===		===Idle===
	Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on ~~that~~ region and difficulty		Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on any region and difficulty. You can get multiple types of resources at once, though for every extra resource and resource group it will spread the 100% between them.

			While in Idle Mode, you gain resources/s equal to your idle factor, without having to test the tower against enemies. You cannot do anything else while doing this.

	===Sandbox===		===Sandbox===
	Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.		Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.

	[[File:~~RegionInfoExample~~.png\|thumb]]		[[File:SandboxEnemies.png\|thumb]][[File:SandboxTower.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxModules.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxSoftware.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxWaves.png\|thumb]]

	Currently sandbox mode has 2 customizable game-play options.		Currently sandbox mode has a few customizable game-play options.

	#The HP/damage scaling can be changed ~~to match any difficulty on that region~~.		#The HP/damage scaling can be changed.
	#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.		#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.
			#You can change which enemy types spawn.
			#You can limit the towers modules and change its stats.
			#You can set a wave cap.

	Sandbox mode has many more planned features that will be added in future versions of the game.		Sandbox mode has many more planned features that will be added in future versions of the game.
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	Elemental resistances are increased in the higher difficulties.		Elemental resistances are increased in the higher difficulties.

			Number of enemies per lane per wave also increase based on difficulty. 4 on easy, 6 on medium and hard, 8 on insane, 9 on nightmare, and 10 on impossible.

	On impossible, every element spawns regardless of what normally spawns in the region and every element has equal chance of showing up. This makes some regions easier on impossible since less enemies will be universal.		On impossible, every element spawns regardless of what normally spawns in the region and every element has equal chance of showing up. This makes some regions easier on impossible since less enemies will be universal.

Budeboy: fixed a typo i made 4 years ago

2025-02-08T03:15:01Z

fixed a typo i made 4 years ago

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	[[File:~~NewRound3~~.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]		[[File:NewRound2.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]
	'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].		'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].

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	For each round played you also gain some [[town]] xp.		For each round played you also gain some [[town]] xp.

	When you reach a certain amount of xp your town will level up and you get a skillpoint which you can use to purchase skills that improve building's functionality and can be used for other upgrades after you progress ~~farther~~ into the game.		When you reach a certain amount of xp your town will level up and you get a skillpoint which you can use to purchase skills that improve building's functionality and can be used for other upgrades after you progress further into the game.

	==Upgrading Modules==		==Upgrading Modules==
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	Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]		Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]

	When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. ~~(Image is a bit wonky for now)~~		When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above.

	The percentage in the top represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The ~~wave icon~~ in the ~~bottom~~ represents your highest wave~~. A check shows that you have beaten that region difficulty~~.		The percentage in the top left represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The square in the top right represents your highest wave.

	Lastly the bar in the ~~below image~~ represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.		Lastly the bar on the bottom represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.

	[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]		[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]
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	Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.		Each region has a variable amount of paths (in the above picture, there are 4 paths) and enemy types, and in the future there may be special rules and effects, secrets and more assets for your town.

	Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview. ~~With the treasure map exotic skill from workshop you can click on the module icon to see chances as well~~		Most notably, each region has a random chance to drop modules and a few modules that drop at set waves. The amount of modules that remain uncollected is represented by the module icon [[File:Module.png\|frameless\|25x25px]] in the top left of the map preview.

	An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].		An effort should be made to collect these as they will increase your power and give you options for making better [[Workshop#Blueprint\|Blueprints]].
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	===Challenge===		===Challenge===
	~~{{See also\|Challenge Mode}}~~		Each region have 6 "Level" of challenges, having a special set of rules/restrictions that make the game harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing the Level, rewards are given to the player.

	~~Each region has 6 challenge levels, each having a special set of rules/restrictions that makes a round harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing~~ the ~~Level~~, ~~rewards are given to~~ the ~~player~~.		''(In the game current state, challenge mode is playable in the first two region. You can unlock this mode in any other region but there will have no challenges available.)''
	~~There is also a hardmode for~~ challenges ~~that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point~~.

	===Idle===		===Idle===
	Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on ~~any~~ region and difficulty~~. You can get multiple types of resources at once, though for every extra resource and resource group it will spread the 100% between them.~~		Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on that region and difficulty

	~~While in Idle Mode, you gain resources/s equal to your idle factor, without having to test the tower against enemies. You cannot do anything else while doing this.~~

	===Sandbox===		===Sandbox===
	Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.		Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.

	[[File:~~SandboxEnemies.png\|thumb]][[File:SandboxTower.png\|thumb]]~~		[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|thumb]]
	~~[[File:SandboxModules.png\|thumb]]~~
	~~[[File:SandboxSoftware.png\|thumb]]~~
	~~[[File:SandboxWaves~~.png\|thumb]]

	Currently sandbox mode has ~~a few~~ customizable game-play options.		Currently sandbox mode has 2 customizable game-play options.

	#The HP/damage scaling can be changed.		#The HP/damage scaling can be changed to match any difficulty on that region.
	#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.		#Clicking on the elements will toggle which elements enemies can spawn as, if no elements are selected then by default every element will be enabled.
	~~#You can change which enemy types spawn.~~
	~~#You can limit the towers modules and change its stats.~~
	~~#You can set a wave cap.~~
	Sandbox mode has many more planned features that will be added in future versions of the game.		Sandbox mode has many more planned features that will be added in future versions of the game.

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	Elemental resistances are increased in the higher difficulties.		Elemental resistances are increased in the higher difficulties.

	~~Number of enemies per lane per wave also increase based on difficulty. 4 on easy, 6 on medium and hard, 8 on insane, 9 on nightmare, and 10 on impossible.~~

	On impossible, every element spawns regardless of what normally spawns in the region and every element has equal chance of showing up. This makes some regions easier on impossible since less enemies will be universal.		On impossible, every element spawns regardless of what normally spawns in the region and every element has equal chance of showing up. This makes some regions easier on impossible since less enemies will be universal.

Archercatneo4: /* Challenge */ make tower testing link to the challenge mode page and remove missing challenge disclaimer

2023-12-02T11:58:29Z

Challenge: make tower testing link to the challenge mode page and remove missing challenge disclaimer

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	===Challenge===		===Challenge===
			{{See also\|Challenge Mode}}

	Each region has 6 challenge levels, each having a special set of rules/restrictions that makes a round harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing the Level, rewards are given to the player.		Each region has 6 challenge levels, each having a special set of rules/restrictions that makes a round harder to beat. Each level requires the player to reach a certain wave. Upon completing the Level, rewards are given to the player.
	There is also a hardmode for challenges that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point.		There is also a hardmode for challenges that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point.

	~~''(As the game is in early access only regions up to five have six challenges with six having one. Challenges are being added frequently on minor updates so this will be frequently outdated)''~~

	===Idle===		===Idle===

Yoshi128986: /* Sandbox */

2023-05-10T20:41:52Z

Sandbox

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	Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.		Sandbox can currently be unlocked on any region by beating the Impossible Difficulty in Normal Mode.

	[[File:~~RegionInfoExample~~.png\|thumb]]		[[File:SandboxEnemies.png\|thumb]][[File:SandboxTower.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxModules.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxSoftware.png\|thumb]]
			[[File:SandboxWaves.png\|thumb]]

	Currently sandbox mode has a few customizable game-play options.		Currently sandbox mode has a few customizable game-play options.

Yoshi128986: /* Regions */

2023-05-10T20:24:15Z

Regions

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	When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)		When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)

	The percentage in the top ~~left~~ represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The ~~square~~ in the ~~top right~~ represents your highest wave.		The percentage in the top represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The wave icon in the bottom represents your highest wave. A check shows that you have beaten that region difficulty.

	Lastly the bar on the ~~bottom~~ represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.		Lastly the bar in the below image represents the [[Elements\|elements]] the enemies can be.

	[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]		[[File:Elements.png\|frameless\|x80px]]

Yoshi128986: /* Regions */

2023-05-10T19:13:24Z

Regions

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	Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]		Your tower needs to work in any environment and that's why you need to test the strength of your tower in different [[regions]].<br />[[File:RegionInfoExample.png\|frameless]]

	When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above.		When you select a region, you will see a infographic displayed like the one above. (Image is a bit wonky for now)

	The percentage in the top left represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The square in the top right represents your highest wave.		The percentage in the top left represents the amount of enemy hp at wave 100 compared to forest easy (2x hp at wave 100 being 200%). The square in the top right represents your highest wave.

Yoshi128986 at 19:02, 10 May 2023

2023-05-10T19:02:46Z

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	[[File:~~NewRound2~~.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]		[[File:NewRound3.png\|thumb\|The new round Screen]]
	'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].		'''Tower Testing''' is the [[wikipedia:Compulsion_loop\|core loop]] of the game. This is where you test the strength of your tower against a variety of [[enemies]].

Yoshi128986: /* Challenge */

2023-05-10T14:39:47Z

Challenge

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	There is also a hardmode for challenges that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point.		There is also a hardmode for challenges that has a doubled wave cap and disables all town boosts, if you beat it you get a skill point.

	''(As the game is in early access only regions up to ~~four~~ have six challenges with ~~five~~ having ~~four~~. Challenges are being added frequently on minor updates so this will be frequently outdated)''		''(As the game is in early access only regions up to five have six challenges with six having one. Challenges are being added frequently on minor updates so this will be frequently outdated)''

	===Idle===		===Idle===

Yoshi128986: /* Idle */ added new idle info

2023-05-10T14:38:10Z

Idle: added new idle info

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	===Idle===		===Idle===
	Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on ~~that~~ region and difficulty.		Measure your tower against 100 waves of enemies in Normal Mode or 60 seconds in Endless Mode to calculate your idle factor. Your idle factor is equal to the highest average resources/s from any run you have done on any region and difficulty. You can get multiple types of resources at once, though for every extra resource and resource group it will spread the 100% between them.

	While in Idle Mode, you gain resources/s equal to your idle factor, without having to test the tower against enemies. You cannot do anything else while doing this.		While in Idle Mode, you gain resources/s equal to your idle factor, without having to test the tower against enemies. You cannot do anything else while doing this.