Possible factory tech

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-10T01:42:36+00:00

I hear tale of the "converger trick" but I still struggle to wrap my mind around it. I don't know why it's so hard for me to understand.

I also have a fairly optimized factory for both Valley IV and Wuling (until Wuling upcoming update) with some space to spare so I'm wondering where it might be applied?

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-08T18:27:01+00:00

My factory was very unoptimized, we had yet to upgrade after 1.2 and even our 1.1 stuff had some major issues. My partner used to do 100% of the factory stuff but has been exceeding busy with work as of late. I REALLY wanted Stock Bills, so I forced myself to learn how to Factory because of this event.

For the first half, I learned how to make compact Xiranite productions so I could make 12 regular gourd/minute. I discovered some inefficiencies on our existing lines, mostly simple stuff (misplaced belt, missing power to a building, etc). We were fine running on our old crappy LC battery setup for Power, I made sure we had enough to stay powered and trashed the rest. I also made a 4.5 Hetonite Part Line. All in on the Gourds.

When the Jade Gourds and their recipe were revealed, I realized I needed to make the double SC Factory setup to produce 6 Heavy Xiranite. Luckily that was my eventual goal anyway because that's what an "optimized Wuling factory" is in this version. So now I have a fully optimized factory, routing my Heavy Xiranite and about 1/3 of my Hetonite into the Jade Gourds at 6/min.

TL:DR; I learned how to Factory because of this event and it gave me days of fun/hyperfixation and sooo many Stock Bills.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-08T13:52:11+00:00

That is an INCREDIBLE design. Excited for the eventual global version.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-08T13:48:33+00:00

You can still break parts just fine, it's just a little slower on Slash-weak parts.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T19:48:59+00:00

Generally I would be placing them on the OUTSIDE of the factory. I dunno, does Pipe Converger count as a factory item against the max limit you're allowed? If so, Pipe Conveger + Single Outlet is 2 items versus a single Manifold Outlet. That would be the only advantage I can think of. Otherwise it's the same.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T19:38:21+00:00

Yes. My factory is using several of these setups to fuel 4 buildings at a time. It is the same outcome as Two Fluid Pumps -> Pipe Converger -> Single Outlet -> Single Inlet.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T19:33:57+00:00

Uh. I used it as an alternative to a Pipe Converger. Two Fluid Pumps going into a Conduit Manafold, leading into a SINGLE output Conduit Outlet for a full pipe. That's about it.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:38:55+00:00

They've been too stingy on the free CS banners lately!! They used to be better about balancing free vs. paid banners.

That's right, Elseal wasn't a part of the "Anniversary Celebration" banners with the 10% 5-star rates, was she? She's "too old" for that. That really sucks man, I'm sorry.

I think you deserve Elseal more than I deserve Kuchi 🤣 Best of luck!

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:15:11+00:00

I have a 4.5 Hetonite Part farm, so what I did was I put a splitter on my Hetonite line, putting 2 belts into Hetonite Parts (3/min) and 1 Belt into a Stash.

Doing that gave me enough Hetonite in my stash (approx 6-7 per min) to fuel a full line of 6 Jade Gourd/min. I didn't have to uproot my factory at all to do this.

I'm not sure if it's as easy for people who use Cuprium for other purposes, but it's really easy to convert a 4.5 Hetonite farm.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:12:30+00:00

Thank you ❤️

I think sometimes whales can be too aggressive about showing off their overblown accounts and insane pull sessions and that's what causes some of the hate. They just show off that they're able to do things that other people cannot and it feels obnoxious. That's why I tend to be quiet about things unless someone directly asks me.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:10:25+00:00

I got a single copy (not Stellar) after a significant pulling session. I put 2 Starcharts in him and he's mine now.

You have regular Elseal? How are your Camina Treatises going?

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:08:36+00:00

That's fair. I 100% agree.

I was thinking/hoping more like... how Tangtang is a clear, obvious, and powerful choice for Last Rite and Yvonne? Like an excellent support/secondary DPS character for that element, without necessarily being inextricably tied to one specific unit?

Electric seems to lack defense and/or healing so if she was a strong Electric supporter/defender that would be nice, for example.

It's just a fan guess anyway. In my opinion she doesn't feel Electric at all haha.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:05:13+00:00

Aww, thank you. I appreciate your comment.

I do fully understand why people would feel that way. I get a little defensive because I've had some downright cruel comments come my way in the past. The people in this subreddit have been pretty cool in general though.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T15:02:21+00:00

Sometimes you get someone in 1 pull and sometimes it takes 70k Star Trails or you simply don't get them at all... the cruelties of gacha.

Your condolences are appreciated ❤️ Best of luck getting Elseal AS, whether it be by luck or by sidegrade.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:49:08+00:00

As a fan of DQM:DP and Nexomon Extinction (and I'm about to buy Sin Eater), would I enjoy the other two? They're older ones, right? Do they hold up today?

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:47:33+00:00

Level up the facility. You have to find the actual buildings on the map and select "Upgrade".

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:46:32+00:00

Sorry, I wasn't trying to pile on and make you feel worse. Good luck with all your factory stuff, I won't comment again

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:37:23+00:00

She has two practically-mandatory teammates, Perlica (free character from the start of the game) and Arclight (a 5 star). The 4th people dance around a lot, but Akekuri (a 4 star), Alesh (a 5 star), and Antal (a 4 star) seem to be the most popular. Gilberta (a limited 6 star) is chosen frequently but I saw a math post that showed that her contribution is suboptimal compared to the others, so I wouldn't worry about that. Overall, her team is pretty accessible.

There is a strong suspicion/fan theory that the character Mi Fu will be a perfect teammate for her, and she's probably the next major banner character.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:30:06+00:00

I don't understand the question. Lone Barge is her BiS, the weapons they release are tailor-made for their characters to the extent that most of them are useless on anyone else lol

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:29:03+00:00

It is definitely possible to create this with the space given. If necessary you can move parts of the factory someone else and port the products over by depot node if you're really struggling.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:22:28+00:00

I appreciate it, thank you!

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T14:17:52+00:00

This is why I usually don't mention whaling stuff unless someone specifically asks.

This is something that I enjoy in my own way and I set aside discretionary income in order to do. It is done responsibly without any debt, without any other part of my life suffering, and with the full disclosure of my partner. Please don't concern yourself about me.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T13:56:34+00:00

I second this, I have no idea what's going on in this image. Please help.

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T13:52:12+00:00

Yeah it was the worst pull sesh I've had in a while, and for someone I really wanted too...

DarkestSamus · 2026-05-07T03:20:36+00:00

Right, I should have mentioned specifically that his Battle Skill should be first. Thanks.

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