Give each slot a purpose
The official loop includes ordinary loot, furniture, and items that matter back at the Outpost. Decide whether the run is seeking direct use, progression, or sale value.
A bulky or risky carry can be worth less than a modest item that completes the next upgrade.
Include the distance home
An item's value is not realized until extraction. As the route grows longer and crew condition worsens, the return cost rises.
When a new item appears, compare it with the weakest current carry and the risk added by taking it.
Use current in-game values
Do not rely on a copied launch-week table after balance patches. Check the current build and note the version with any price reference.
If a value is not reproducible, present a priority framework rather than a false exact ranking.
Sources
Official GRAIN ROT Steam store page →