I Answered 13 Of Your MOST Burning Satisfactory Questions

Summary

This video is a Q&A session addressing common questions from new and veteran players of a factory-building game. The creator offers tips on setting up starter factories, balancing resources, and when to move from temporary to permanent builds. The video emphasizes flexibility in gameplay style—whether pushing through tiers quickly or enjoying the process. Topics covered include optimizing resource management, using trains, setting up dimensional storage, and using alternate recipes for efficiency. Viewers are encouraged to ask more questions for future content and join the ongoing stream for more insights.

Takeaways

• 🛠️ The starter factory should focus on automating basic resources like iron plates, rods, screws, and other early game items up to Mark 4 conveyors.
• ⚖️ Load balancing isn’t necessary for most items, but it can be useful for radiated materials and biofuel generators in the early game.
• 🏭 When to scale up factories: once you reach Tier 4 belts, you can focus on larger, more complex factory designs, often using trains for efficient transport.
• 🏗️ Build permanent factories as you progress through tiers, but the choice between temporary and permanent structures depends on your play style.
• 🔄 Managing resources: early on, you don't need to fully automate space elevator items; instead, use manual feeding into assemblers and scale up as needed.
• 💡 Smelting at the source is helpful in the late game for certain resources, like cerium, due to uneven input/output ratios.
• 📦 Utilize dimensional depots for storing important resources, and consider duplicating storage for high-demand items like concrete.
• 🚂 Central storages will still be useful in the early game, but dimensional storage can reduce the need for it in the late game.
• 🎯 For alternative recipes, focus on reducing the need for rarer items, like using recipes that minimize coal or use common resources like iron and concrete.
• 📝 Keep track of your tasks by using the in-game to-do list, especially if you play in short sessions. This helps you stay organized and remember what to focus on next.

Q & A

What items should be produced in a starter factory?

In a starter factory, you should automate the production of basic iron products such as iron plates, rods, screws, reinforced plates, rotors, and modular frames. Additionally, include copper products like wire, cable, and sheets. Once you reach Mark 4 conveyors, you should also automate steel beams, steel pipes, and encased industrial beams.

Is load balancing necessary when managing machines?

Load balancing is optional in most cases. You can choose to either load balance or use manifolds, depending on your preference. However, for radiated materials or biofuel, load balancing can reduce issues like radiation damage or power tripping from biomass generators.

When should you move from a starter base to a more permanent factory setup?

You should start scaling up and moving to larger factory setups when you unlock tier four belts, which can handle 480 items per minute. At this point, you also gain access to trains, which help in moving resources efficiently across the map.

Should you build permanent factories early or wait until later tiers?

This depends on your playstyle. Some players enjoy building permanent factories from the start, while others prefer to rush through tiers and build their permanent factories after unlocking advanced tech like trains and higher-tier belts.

What are some tips for managing and planning resources in your factory?

To manage resources effectively, have dedicated lines for each storage and avoid splitting resources from storage lines early on. Additionally, plan factory inputs and outputs carefully, making sure that resource flow is optimized for future expansion.

Where should you produce ingots: at the node or at the factory?

In the early game, producing ingots at the factory works fine as the resource-to-ingot ratio is usually 1:1. However, for resources like cerium ore, it's more efficient to smelt at the node to reduce transportation costs, especially if you're handling multiple nodes in the late game.

What should be stored in a dimensional depot?

You should prioritize storing important equipment and resources in your dimensional depot. You can have multiple depots for different types of resources like concrete or ingots, and you can increase storage capacity by upgrading the depot's throughput.

Will dimensional depots make central storage obsolete?

In the early game, central storage is still important because the throughput of dimensional depots is limited. In the late game, if you've fully upgraded your depots, you may rely more on them, but central storage can still be useful for specific purposes.

How do you keep track of tasks if you only play for a couple of hours at a time?

Use the in-game to-do list feature to jot down notes about what you were working on. This will help you keep track of your tasks and avoid feeling overwhelmed when you return after a break. Naming your saves based on your progress can also help.

How do you decide how many items to produce in your factory?

The amount of items to produce depends on your needs and the resources available in the local area. You can either base production on available resources or use tools like satisfactorytools.com to calculate required inputs for large-scale projects.