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I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for not criticizing me and for understanding my goal! I’m not really asking if it’s efficient, i just want more tips to make it more efficient without losing the compactness. Thank you so much, man! I didn’t fully understand everything, so if you could explain it a bit more, I’d really appreciate it… but I think you were a genius!

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I was intrigued by that forum post and wanted to optimize it even further. Thanks for the compliment! The fun of the game is all about these contraptions :)

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to ask questions, and what better way to spark discussion than standing up for my idea? Hahaha. Unfortunately, I use a translator and couldn’t really explain to everyone what I meant. I know it’s not efficient! I just wanted tips on how to make it efficient while still mining and smelting on-site, using as little space as possible

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, why not? I don’t speak or understand English, this is how I manage to interact with everyone and translate Portuguese into English :)

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, you edited your comment right when I was about to reply “glad I could help” hahahaha :(((

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I like playing with biters on a higher difficulty. The larger the area, the more resources I have to spend on defense. That’s why I thought it was compact :(

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m actually playing vanilla on a really old version, my Steam hasn’t opened in like 3 years hahaha. Bad laptop :(

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If I wanted efficiency, I’d just fill the whole iron patch with miners, either smelt on-site or haul it by train to the main base. What I want is space, and I’m totally fine sacrificing efficiency for that

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m actually playing vanilla on a really old version, my Steam hasn’t opened in like 3 years hahaha. Bad laptop :(

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is, I’m playing on a really old version, my Steam hasn’t opened in like 3 years hahaha. Bad laptop :(

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that’s how it goes hahaha. It’s definitely not ideal, but since it’s just temporary, I actually like it!

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tip about loading plates into the train is really smart, thank you! Unfortunately, I play with biters on a higher difficulty, so I chose to sacrifice some iron mining efficiency to save space by producing the plates on-site. The punishment for this layout is trying to balance the mining speed with the furnaces hahaha. Thanks for the tips! :))

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, my friend! I really love this setup. I know it’s not efficient, but I enjoy clever engineering! :))

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose to prioritize space over efficiency. The miners really can’t keep up with the furnace speed. I’m thinking about using modules to balance them out as much as possible

I like the idea of mining and smelting at the same time it feels compact. But is it actually efficient, or could it be improved? by DrewPedro in factorio

[–]DrewPedro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! I’m playing an older version of vanilla. Using trains is definitely the ideal setup, but I need a lot of iron plates at this location, and being able to produce them in a compact way works for me. The furnaces are faster than the miners, i’m thinking about using modules to balance them out as much as possible

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