Always true. Genuinely no reason cables should be on the belt. The reason is "so you don't waste assemblers". One copper cable assembler with speed modules can feed something like 12 advanced circuit assemblers with productivity modules. I don't consider assemblers a waste. I have built m...

There are designs where it is much more preferable to conserve space. I guess this is where we differ then, as I don't build to conserve space. I build to facilitate expansion. I don't quite understand the philosophy behind building an empire with a tiny footprint. I appreciate you incorporate belt...

stop with "copper cable - belt - no" adage: it is not always true. While these who dont understand complexity about copper cable should stick to it, there are ways to avoid the problem (or never have said problem if you use Productivity modules) Always true. Genuinely no reason cables sho...

This screen shows me that everything needs tearing up and starting again

The map is infinite, use it!

Also, copper cable on the belt is a no-no.

If only there were bridges or underground tracks like in TTD

Cdr.MaS wrote:as long as you do not have bots ready you can use ghostbuilding for planing

Automated Construction/Blueprints are a quite deep into the robotics tree. I agree on their usefulness during mid to late planning, but this is not available as soon as you enter a new world.

Cdr.MaS wrote:I overcame the problem with an ancient technology, pen and paper to draw layouts and think ahead

Planning Mode would be great here, as in games like Prison Architect or RimWorld. I usually use transport belt for this, as it's cheap to make.

I don't disagree with the 5-6 assemblers making science packs, I'm saying that smart inserters take 0.5 seconds to craft in hand, whilst science pack 3 takes 12 seconds. If you were to round up the figures, accounting for raw materials in and finished product out, 1 assembler crafting smart inserter...

It's very tight on space. Where you have a red splitter for your cog machines, is there any point in looping back? Just put your splitter 1 tile up as to not cause delays on the bend (or upgrade to red belt but again, no point in the loop.) Also, I dislike copper cables on a belt. 1 plate makes 2 ca...

there should also be a check for the existence of a steam connection they are able to connect to. I was rather stuck for answers and finally found that the steam engines will light up green in any space they fit, and don't check that there is also a steam connection going into them. This should be ...

roman566 wrote:Is it only me or more people have those weird names like "unknown key: technology-name.automation-2"?

I've had this problem.

Delete your config file. You will of course need to rebind and change screen res again, but will otherwise solve this.