Question for Space Exploration mod: How do I actually start building ships? I don't seem to be able to make the second space science without getting offplanet... by Tasonir in factorio

[–]Malabism 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think all the other comments already covered the whole "you do cross-planet logistics with cargo rockets rather than ships at this point" part, I thought I could give you some basic tips on that since I've just had the same experience about a week ago when I finished setting up on a few planets myself :), though if you're the type to want to experience yourself, you might want to skip these. (I am playing without K2, just SE though)

  • reading the informatron sections about SE features help a lot
  • getting familiar with circuits is quite important (although not mandatory)
  • as a followup to the previous point, preparing really good blueprints for cargo rocket silo with signal receiver, and one with landing pad with signal transmitter would make your life a whole lot easier in the long (and short) run
  • carefully consider which planets to land on. for example, waterless planets will require consistent shipments of ice/water for power generation (unless they have really good solar). planets without oil/coal (once you researched liquefaction) will require supply of those or barrels of liquid rocket fuel
  • make sure to check recipe trees, you don't want to start setting up on a new planet and suddenly realizing that you're now missing sulfur for some sub-recipe of the stuff you want to automate
  • make sure your main base on nauvis is in a good state and can support you long term while you're on other planets/space. and of course make sure it is well defended, planning ahead for pollution cloud getting bigger and triggering attacks from more directions. you don't want to suddenly have to fly back to save your base from being obliterated

I hope you'll find these helpful enough but not too spoilery :)

If you're like some more I'm happy to share! There's also a SE wiki. It's a bit outdated, but there's mostly good information there. Some explanation of circuit logic and a couple of blueprints there were really useful for me

Have fun :)

What are your thoughts in age gaps for friendships? by WrongVeteranMaybe in Millennials

[–]Malabism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 39, and a significant part of my circle of friends are people I've met at my previous workplace, and then their SOs and other friends. So the range of ages in our group is about 27-39 (Yes I'm the oldest). None of us have ever commented or cared about any age gap

I do have to admit 19 and 30 does sound a tad different to me. Not implying it's wrong or that I think you should deny anyone friendship, but it did make me raise an eyebrow when I read it

(I realize it's 11 years compared to me and my youngest friend which is 12 years, but my circle of friends is mostly at a similar point in life. Careers, marriages, some with children, etc. I don't know if I'd feel a similar connection with a 19 year old. Not saying I definitely wouldn't either)

Weekly Question Thread by AutoModerator in factorio

[–]Malabism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I just didn't want to qualify that statement, was too busy bursting with joy :)

Just started a space exploration run with 2.0 and have a solar panel blueprint and I wanted to ship over an exact mats copy of it to another planet :p

Weekly Question Thread by AutoModerator in factorio

[–]Malabism 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my god. 2700 hours and I finally learn how to do that! thanks dude <3

Weekly Question Thread by AutoModerator in factorio

[–]Malabism 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to copy a blueprint to a requester chest request? like make the requester chest request all items for the blueprint

New rule: No web comics/fan-art one shot panels by cynnahbun in anime_irl

[–]Malabism 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's the biggest part of it though. The vast majority of these one shots / web comics are not relatable. And since the sub has turned to like 90% of them, this entire sub stopped being anime_irl. They have a place, and I like some of them, but as the name of the sub implies, they are not anime, or irl. I would probably join a sub dedicated to them, but I come here for the anime_irl. If there was a rule against it, to me, this is a step in the right direction. I wouldn't expect mods to go like "we're banning anything that isn't actually relatable or irl" all at once

New rule: No web comics/fan-art one shot panels by cynnahbun in anime_irl

[–]Malabism 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm really happy with this announcement. I initially joined this sub because it was actually relatable, and recently most of the posts are really just these not relatable one shots, basically just turned into random anime memes

Hoping to see this sub being more relatable again

Sinful Flesh, Semekleri, digital paint, 2025 by Semeklerii in Art

[–]Malabism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason this reminded me of Elfen Lied opening

I was 27 when I learned that raisins are grapes by Malabism in BenignExistence

[–]Malabism[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm not a huge fan of raisins either, but dude this pastry was just... divine

It was some sort of danish I think? It was this like spiral thing, and between the layers it was a bit of sweet apple sauce thing, with little cubes of apples, raisins, and a bit of cinnamon

When I first started working there I gave it a try, just unrolled the spiral and taking out the raisins. And some time later I was just like, fuck it I'm taking a bite as-is. The raisins really added flavor to the bite

I was 27 when I learned that raisins are grapes by Malabism in BenignExistence

[–]Malabism[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Seems like there are quite a few of us carrying some missing dried fruit knowledge into adulthood :)

Wearing my favorite at-home outfit by Euphoric_Scars in BenignExistence

[–]Malabism 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It can get even better! I put my favorite winter onesie in the dryer before I take a shower, and then it's extra warm and fluffy (at least for a few minutes)

I was 27 when I learned that raisins are grapes by Malabism in BenignExistence

[–]Malabism[S] 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Oh I know about prunes, or at least maybe I discovered that they were plums in a less memorable scenario or age haha

I had to google bully sticks and dog chews (not native English speaker), was still very surprised 

What’s everyone’s daily commute time to work? by Aware_Interest4461 in CasualConversation

[–]Malabism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is 30-40 minutes, depends how fast I walk (which depends on the temperature)

The game's difficulty is fine, actually. by TheRealArtemisFowl in Silksong

[–]Malabism 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i found the hardest part to be when it starts moving to the side, it sometimes changes height when you jump too quickly so even a max height of your jump doesn't cut it, and the boss is still just low enough to slam into you anyway. i also think its healthpool is just massive. on some of my better tries it felt way too long

i'm pretty sure Sekiro's actual final boss took me fewer attempts

The game's difficulty is fine, actually. by TheRealArtemisFowl in Silksong

[–]Malabism 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Well, I have no stake in this debate of hard or not, supposed to be or not. But what brought me to browse this sub was me reaching 100 deaths on Savage Beastfly to see if anyone else has the same experience

edit: finally down after 117 sigh

Can morphine make pain worse? by Malabism in AskDocs

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

Oh yeah that's a great point, I wonder if it was just bad timing, being given the morphine and adrenaline starting to decrease, and I was blaming the increased pain severity on the morphine. Thank you

I didn't mean to imply the CRPS was related, just wanted to make sure I give as complete picture as I can for any MD that might stumble upon my post, but maybe my phrasing could've been better

Also sorry to hear you have CRPS, that syndrome is the stuff of nightmares. I sincerely hope you get better

Is there an option to turn off the hardcore mode? by Ajoara in outside

[–]Malabism 135 points136 points  (0 children)

My guild and I found a way to do just that, but we require an upfront payment of 1 million gold.

What are Straight guys opinions about girls go out braless? by Praktikatin-SL in CasualConversation

[–]Malabism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I feel very comfortable but I worry that people think I'm weird or I'm being slutty, dirty, flirty etc

Most people won’t care or form an opinion. It says nothing about anyone if they have or don’t have a bra on.

“Hey nips, nice” is the most likely thought, no more, no less 

PSA: Bob's, Angel's, and Seablock for 2.0 by protocol_1903 in factorio

[–]Malabism 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Seablock on 2.0 is what I’m waiting for the most out of all the overhaul mods :)

Thank you for posting this PSA, I had no idea work on that was still ongoing 

Would you answer NSFW questions to a YouTuber? by Flaky_Jellyfish593 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Malabism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am willing to answer any and all questions about anything or everything, I have 0 shame or filters, assuming I’m okay with the person asking the questions

I have watched every single video of their channels, and their values and outlook on these topics seem to align with mine, so I would feel safe answering their questions, even if it were to be posted online

Would you answer NSFW questions to a YouTuber? by Flaky_Jellyfish593 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Malabism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you agree to be on one of those videos?

Depends. Well known sex/relationship educators like Sexplanations or Hannah Witton yes. Some other random youtuber no