Just like sunshine follows the rain, the automation of green flasks follows the automation of red flasks. A mischievous move on my part suggested to the joyful Orbital Potato that he oversee this task, and as such it is quite likely to be radically altered in the future as circuit production is litt...

Grumpy old man is Grumpy. ;) Grumpy old man has earned the right to be grumpy thankyouverymuch, and it is necessary to offset the youthful enthusiasm of Orbital Potato who, without fail, has mentioned in every episode so far that "it's going really well". He'll never make shop steward wit...

The 50 research lab goal now seems to have become the driving motivation behind all plans. Quite whether it will be possible to maintain after initial resource fields are depleted is anyone's guess (my guess, no). Any way Orbital Potato, or "Orbie" as I like to call him, has lovingly uploa...

You start out with a realistic objective of " we'll use every resource we pick up " which is specific despite no particular thought given to how this is going to be accomplished. Then within 2 short episodes you've started to add other, more far fetched, goals to your shopping list. This i...

Hey look, it's Episode 2, setting unrealistic objectives and it's arrived in a timely fashion to boot! Probably because I had nothing to do with making it appear on the internet (standard grumble : hateful net connection). This episode is hosted by the splendidly upbeat and optimistic Orbital Potato...

"Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years" - LL Cool J, Mama Said Knock You Out After a small pause in proceedings I humbly submit to you "Season 2, Electric Boogaloo" a collaborative playthrough of the 0.11.3 of this here factory simulation where I've joined forces with ...

Ha! I feel both honoured and privileged at the same time.

Anyway, the end is nigh. We've no more road to travel. The die has been cast. The buck has been stopped. The [THIS] has been [THAT].

Episode 47 : The In No Way Anticlimactic Grand Finale

You know, there comes a point where you long for the time when every new piece of research allows for bigger and better things to be constructed. Where that last red flask will see a quantum leap in your production capabilities, where those handy handy logistic droids aren't doing all the heavy lift...

Not tuned in lately? Well, here's the news - rocket defense is being researched, the alien scum are getting rowdy and I'm not making anything like the number of advanced circuits needed to adequately progress. In a special throwback edition of the Languid Exploits With Automation witness the majesty...

As if by magic, THIS IS EPISODE 44 . I've made quite a bit of progress since episode 40-something, and spared you the trauma of sitting through it so we start the day with a stroll around the compound before I declare myself IRONMAN and thrash several alien infestations witless using capsules of man...

I've entirely taken onboard your Destroyer/Distractor suggestion from previously and all I have to say is.... Episode 44

Start your week with a hearty breakfast, some brisk exercise and a brand new Factorio video. Alternatively, skip the first two, have takeout for dinner and still watch a brand new Factorio video. In this satisfying installment the art of the turret creep is further enhanced by use of blueprints and ...

Destroyer bots will be making their debut in the very near future (tomorrow). I've tried them out and they are my homeboys. Version 1 of the robot-constructed-laser-box (patent pending) is working without incident so far, but I concur about leaving a space between walls and turrets, but to date it h...

Ric wrote:One word, TANK!

Too right. I am, however committed to completing this 0.9.8 playthrough before indulging in such luxury combat devices. Needless to say, I can't wait

There are never enough alien artifacts for the number of purple flasks you need, right? This leaves a situation where you have to go show the bitey little bleeders who's boss on an increasingly frequent basis, and that can get a little repetitive. Especially if you take on the aliens quite slowly. E...

You wait for one slow-paced, rambling Factorio video to come along and four turn up in rapid succession! Still, there's no such thing as too much Factorio right? Another milestone upon us as the build sails into its 40th episode and the reworking of the factory is done.... for now. To celebrate I'm ...

Well now, I've given you some time off so let's hope you used the opportunity productively. Those of you who wait for a pithy intro to the latest gripping installments rather than subscribing missed a couple of new videos I didn't quite get around to promoting, Episode 37 : Fun and frolics with meta...

In the very best tradition of progressive rock music the title for this next installment is "Measure Twice, Cut Once (slight return)". There will come a time when I think first then act, but not today.

Episode 36 : Poorly conceived reconstruction, again

Nothing like starting the week on a positive note. In response to the subtle suggestions - "Don't put copper wire on a belt" "You can't do it using copper wire on a belt" "Only the criminally insane put copper wire on a belt" and many many more I've decided that life ma...

You are the second person to use the phrase "deconstruction planner" and I shall investigate the phenomenon forthwith. As for accidentally disconnecting my attack from the powergrid in, as you succinctly summarise "oh shit", you might be surprised at just how often I do that kind...