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[VFR] Synthetic Oil, Rubber, Biofuel

Vanilla Friendly Rebalance for Victoria 3
[VFR] Synthetic Oil, Rubber, Biofuel adds a new layer to Victoria 3’s economy,
letting you build facilities to produce synthetic oil, rubber, and biofuel.
Part of the Vanilla Friendly Rebalance (VFR) series,
this mod tackles resource shortages with historically inspired mechanics
while keeping gameplay balanced and true to the base game.

• Synthetic Resource Production: Build specialized facilities
  to create synthetic oil, rubber, and biofuel,
  solving resource scarcity issues.
  
  
• Historical Immersion: Inspired by early 20th-century synthetic fuel experiments,
  adding historical depth to your industrial strategy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergius_process https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofuel
  
  
• Balanced Gameplay: Synthetic buildings are less profitable
  than natural resource extraction (e.g., oil rigs or rubber plantations)
  to maintain strategic balance and avoid overpowered mechanics.
  
  
• Custom Balance Design: Crafted using a custom
  Building Marginality Calculator[docs.google.com] (made by me)
  for fair and immersive gameplay.
  
  
• AI Integration: The AI will intelligently construct these synthetic resource buildings
  
  when facing shortages
  
  
• Private Investor Activity: Private investors will build these facilities
  
  
• Vanilla-Friendly: Seamlessly integrates with Victoria 3’s economy,
  enhancing gameplay without breaking the core experience.

This mod is perfect for players who want to overcome resource shortages
with innovative solutions.
Whether you’re running a resource-poor nation or optimizing a global empire,
[VFR] Synthetic Oil, Rubber, Biofuel adds strategic depth
while preserving Victoria 3’s balance and immersion.

• Compatible with Victoria 3 (latest version as of September 2025).
  
• No known conflicts with other mods,
  but always back up your saves before installing.

• Subscribe to the mod via Steam Workshop.
  
• Enable the mod in the Victoria 3 launcher under "Mods."
  
• Start a new game or load an existing save (backup recommended).

Got ideas or suggestions?
Drop a comment on the Workshop page or contact the mod creator directly.
Your feedback helps make this mod better!

Developed as part of the Vanilla Friendly Rebalance series