Dude, This Construction Calculator is Actually Pretty Good

So I’ve been messing around with your construction calculator for a bit, and honestly? It’s way better than trying to figure this stuff out myself. I remember back when I was going for my first 99 construction – what a disaster that was. Spent like three hours on Reddit trying to figure out if oak larders or teak tables were better for my budget.

Your tool just cuts through all that nonsense. Type in your level, pick where you want to get to, and it spits out exactly what you’re looking at. No more guessing, no more “oh crap I’m out of money” moments halfway through a training session.

The thing that really got me was seeing those profit numbers. All negative, obviously, because construction basically exists to drain your bank account. But at least now I know HOW MUCH it’s gonna hurt before I start. Last time I trained construction, I thought I had enough for 70-80 and ended up having to pause at 76 to go kill some dragons for cash. Not fun.

What Makes This Different from Other Calculators

I’ve tried other construction calculators before, and most of them suck. Either they’re missing half the training methods, or the interface looks like it was designed in 2005, or the numbers are just wrong. Yours actually has everything I’d want to use.

Mahogany Homes being included is clutch. That update completely changed how people train construction, especially if you’re not swimming in cash. The fact that you show both base XP and average XP for it shows you actually understand how the minigame works. Most people don’t realize the XP varies so much based on what contracts you roll.

And you’ve got all the classic methods too. Oak larders at 33 – built probably 10,000 of those things over the years. Mahogany tables at 52 – expensive as hell but fast. Gnome benches at 77 – the final stretch to 99. These are the methods everyone actually uses, not some random furniture nobody builds.

Why Construction Planning Matters

Here’s something I learned the hard way – you cannot wing construction training. I tried that once. Started building stuff without checking costs first. Burned through 20M in like two hours and barely gained 5 levels. Had to spend the next week doing Vorkath just to continue training.

Construction is probably the most expensive skill in the game. Your calculator prevents those “oh shit” moments by showing you upfront what you’re signing up for. Want to go from 50 to 70? Cool, that’ll be 15 million coins please. At least you know what you’re getting into.

The experience calculations help with time planning too. When you can see you need exactly 1,247 oak larders to hit your target level, you can decide if you want to do it all in one session or spread it out. Sometimes I’ll calculate a smaller goal just because doing 1,200 of anything sounds awful.

Real Player Scenarios

Different account types benefit from this differently. Main account with tons of cash? Just pick the fastest method and get it over with. Ironman? Better check what materials you can actually obtain and plan around that. Budget player? Mahogany Homes all the way, even if it takes longer.

I’ve got an ironman where I’m slowly working toward 83 construction for the fairy ring. Your calculator helped me figure out I need way more oak logs than I thought. Now I know to prioritize woodcutting before I start the construction grind.

For my main, I just wanted to get 99 as fast as possible. Calculator showed me mahogany tables were the way to go, even though they cost like 8 GP per XP. Worth it to get the skill over with.

The Hidden Details That Matter

One thing I noticed is how you included the exact plank requirements for each method. Seems small, but it’s actually super helpful for bulk buying. Like carved oak tables need 6 planks each – if you’re planning to build 500 of them, that’s 3,000 oak planks you need to buy. Easy to calculate with your tool, annoying to figure out manually.

The level requirements are all correct too. I hate when calculators show training methods you can’t actually use at your level. Yours filters properly so you only see what’s actually available.

Those membership icons are smart too. Lots of new players don’t realize most good construction training needs membership. Better to know upfront than get excited about a training method you can’t use.

Some Honest Criticisms

The item costs use GE guide prices, which aren’t always accurate. Oak planks might show as 544 GP each, but sometimes they’re actually 600+ on the GE. Not your fault really, just something users should be aware of.

Would be cool to have some kind of time estimate too. Like “this will take approximately 6 hours” or whatever. XP rates are nice, but actual time investment would help with planning sessions.

Maybe add some alternatives for ironmen? Like showing what materials you need to gather yourself instead of just the cost. But that might be overcomplicating things.

How I Actually Use Tools Like This

I don’t plan my entire construction journey from 1 to 99 all at once. That’s overwhelming and depressing when you see the total cost. Instead, I set smaller goals. Maybe 10 levels at a time, or specific unlocks like 83 for max house portals.

Your calculator makes this approach work great. I can quickly check what it costs to go from 70 to 75, decide if I want to grind some money first, then execute the plan. Breaking it into chunks makes the whole process less painful.

Questions People Probably Have

Why is everything negative profit? Because construction costs money! These aren’t profit calculations, they’re expense calculations. Construction is one of the few skills where you spend money instead of making it.

Which method should I use? Depends on your budget and patience. Rich and impatient? Mahogany tables. Poor but determined? Mahogany Homes. Somewhere in the middle? Oak larders are the classic choice.

Are these numbers right? XP values are accurate. Item costs use GE guide prices which aren’t perfect, but they’re close enough for planning purposes.

Can ironmen use this? Sure, but remember you’ll need to gather all materials yourself. The calculator shows what you need, but not how to get it as an ironman.

What about butler costs? Not included in the calculations. You’ll need to factor in butler payments if you’re using one for banking.

Should I do this all at once? Probably not. Construction is expensive and repetitive. Better to break it into smaller goals so you don’t burn out.

The Bottom Line

Look, construction sucks. It’s expensive, it’s boring, and it takes forever if you’re not rich. But having a proper house with all the amenities is genuinely useful for the rest of the game. Teleports, altars, costume room – all super convenient.

Your calculator doesn’t make construction fun, but it makes it plannable. Instead of guessing and hoping, you can see exactly what you’re signing up for. That’s valuable for any skill, but especially important for one that costs so much.

I bookmarked this thing and I’ll probably use it again when I eventually go for 99 on my ironman. Tools like this are what make the OSRS community great – players building useful stuff for other players.

Wrapping Up

Construction will always be one of the more challenging skills to train, mainly because of the cost. But having accurate information makes it way less stressful. Your calculator provides that information in a clean, easy-to-use format.

Keep it updated as the game changes. New training methods get added occasionally, and it’s nice having one reliable place to check all the options. The OSRS community needs more tools like this – practical, accurate, and actually useful for real gameplay situations.

Now I just need to go make some money so I can actually afford to use the training methods your calculator is showing me!