diff --git a/compacting-storage.lua b/compacting-storage.lua
index 363b665..beca343 100644
--- a/compacting-storage.lua
+++ b/compacting-storage.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 -- constants
 
 local INVENTORY = "left"
+local MAIN_TICKER = ""
+local REQUEST_TICKER = ""
 local SLEEP_TIME = 30
 local NUGGET_RATIO = 63 -- amount of nuggets per craft
 local BLOCK_RATIO = 7 -- amount of blocks per craft
@@ -17,6 +19,14 @@ local NUGGETS = 1
 local INGOTS = 9
 local BLOCKS = 81
 
+-- V2!! what am i working on?
+-- TODO new oregen interop: request from REQUEST_TICKER to get new ore
+-- TODO new way to keep items stocked: request from MAIN_TICKER
+-- do I even need a specific inventory anymore? I could maybe move metals
+-- into the sophisticated storage setup.
+-- TODO new way to craft between states: make requests with MAIN_TICKER
+-- (could maybe add a redstone requester if desired)
+
 -- Levels
 local MIN_NUM = (4 * STACKS * NUGGETS) + (4 * STACKS * INGOTS)
 local MAX_NUM = (8 * STACKS * NUGGETS) + (8 * STACKS * INGOTS)