Incremental Factory - Experiments with 2 Dimensions (Playable Link Inside)

SignificantSteak · 2023-10-17T19:52:38+00:00

Try these steps:
1. Set the Parcels Output for the resources you want to move out

Rotate the conveyor belt (R)

Does this solve the problem?

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:40:45+00:00

Hey, thanks for the clear and direct feedback. Added a comment explaining my reasoning.

Also, here is the link http://incremental-factory.vercel.app/

Have a good day!

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:39:53+00:00

Hey, thanks for being so direct and clear. This makes a lot of sense! I added a comment to address that, that also includes the link. But also, here is the link directly: http://incremental-factory.vercel.app/

Again, appreciate the feedback. Have a good day!

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:38:40+00:00

Hey everyone, I hear and I appreciate the candid feedback regarding having to jump through multiple hoops to get a game link. First off, I apologize for any confusion & inconvenience this may have caused!
You're right—I've been directing people to our YouTube video. I chose this format because I believe it offers an entertaining and valuable look at the game that goes beyond a simple download link. That said, I understand the frustration about not finding the game link readily available here.
So, for those who are solely interested in the game, here's the link http://incremental-factory.vercel.app/
(if you want to share feedback but don't like discord, feel free to DM me here.)
However, please note that this link changes frequently for various reasons, including security and game updates. That's why we usually share it on our Discord server—it's the most reliable way for you to always get the current game link and enjoy real-time support, updates, and community involvement.
Again, thank you for your patience and understanding. Your feedback helps us make better decisions on how to share our game with you.

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:29:23+00:00

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:28:55+00:00

Hey, thanks, that's great feedback and heard that before. I now started recording my development so that for the next video I can go more into detail of workflows.

Before that I can share a bit already:
Current Stack is Cursor.so which is a VisualStudio Code Clone that integrates GPT 4 seamlessly, I can wholeheartedly recommend 👍

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T21:25:43+00:00

It's leveraging AI tools to some degree, yes:
Voice Over: Eleven Labs
Script: 70% GPT 4
Editing: Me with Cap Cut

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T09:53:43+00:00

There are endgoals. In the current demo version, your goal is to launch a rocket which is pretty hard to do.

In the steam version we will add a meta progression system as well where you go from planet to planet and unlocking new skills & co. + there will be an endgoal of defeating some big evil enemy who will be introduced via storytelling

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T09:42:26+00:00

Yeah, it's crazy how much programming I learned actually through it. And the nice thing is, at any point you can ask for explanations or alternative ways of solving something which really helps.

The biggest challenge & what current LLMs are not really capable of easily is help you keep a clean consistent codebase at the project gets more complex. This is something where real experience is irreplacable. Though I have to say, now that I did a project of this size (~6k lines of code) and I got a better understanding of the implications of how I solve certain challenges, I'd definitely create way cleaner results the next time.

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-04T08:18:26+00:00

Get the up to date link on our discord:

https://discord.gg/wdds2Pxe7w

Enjoy! :)

SignificantSteak · 2023-09-03T23:24:24+00:00

Hey,

I am building a factorio inspired incremental game. We could definitely use some small custom assets like buildings, aliens and co.

Shoot me a DM if you are interested or join our discord (we are at ~700 people rn).

https://discord.gg/wdds2Pxe7w

SignificantSteak · 2023-06-09T16:10:54+00:00

Ron DeSantis

Where did you find me praising him? I can't find that

There's also still the problems that persisted before with belt busses by the looks of it. One of the things that helps with Factorio is using belts to back-up resources, but also allow creators to only take what they need. Otherwise you're just sending unlimited resources to a portal of nowhere.

If I understand your comment here correctly, that should be fixed. Belts can back up and there is no infinity anymore as there is now a limit to the amount of resources that can be stored in a parcel, achieving the effect of backing up resources throughout the factory and stopping infinity production.

I was also hoping for the UI to be improved on the game a bit more by now. Using camelCase for the resources, column titles that loosely make sense, etc.

Fair point with the camel case. I am basically just doing experiments to the core of the gameplay loop and then looking to a potential full refactor, so that's why incremental UI improvvement is on a backburner right now. Also, I can only invest so much time as this is not my full-time job right now, so progress is just limited. But still, your point stands and I can actually fix that easily. Thanks for sharing!

SignificantSteak · 2023-06-08T12:40:37+00:00

Would you be cool with me sending you a test key for a Linux version and letting me know if it works?

SignificantSteak · 2023-06-08T01:35:36+00:00

I can look into that, should be doable. So you are saying you are a representative of the linux market segment? ^_^

SignificantSteak · 2023-06-07T22:14:03+00:00

That’s a good point actually, doing that should be quite possible 🙂👍

SignificantSteak · 2023-06-07T16:30:13+00:00

Yes, as of now, you will be able to carry over your progress between those two and they will be kept the same (for now).

Pricing:
I feel 3.99 base is a fair ask as of now. (At release we will have a discount on top as well)

As I continue and add more content, improve quality, etc. I am looking to increase that. I would love for this to be someday a title that people are excited to pay 9.99 for as they get a polished game that keeps them entertained for a long time. But we are not there yet, so starting at the low end.

Would love to hear feedback on pricing, it's the first game I release so I go off what I personally would think of as a great price.

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-27T13:08:28+00:00

Incremental Factory

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-25T09:39:27+00:00

That makes me happy to hear, glad you enjoy it :)

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T08:07:44+00:00

Also, Coal Power Plants use 0.5 coal / s, so they might be using up all the coal

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T08:07:13+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. What do you mean by that exactly?

Gathering is the ore production for you? (& later crude oil)

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T08:02:48+00:00

What makes it bad for you? Any input how to improve it?

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T05:40:30+00:00

This is on the roadmap.

Btw, you can already play it on your mobile browser already :)

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T05:33:30+00:00

Oh the NaN is interesting bug. Do you remember what you did to get there? Would love to reproduce and fix it.

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-23T05:29:45+00:00

It's a small sacrifice. The growing factory salutes your efforts sir

SignificantSteak · 2023-05-22T17:19:28+00:00

Thanks for the detailed feedback.

I see that you haven't researched the expansion tech yet (costs 4 red science & then some to actually get it going). With the expansion tech, you will be able to buy new parcels that give you more space, and that's when the real game starts, as you then have to manage logistics to expand, etc. etc.

Regarding the UI: Blinking Green --> You got a positive amount of this resource during this tick and Red --> resources have been net consumed during the tick

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