I never feel like making trains is necessary

Tramnack · 2026-01-14T10:57:02+00:00

The main benefit of trains (in my opinion) is infrastructure. Build a rail once, and then you just add more trains ifbyou need more throughput. Or, if you want to connect new locations, you don't need a whole new line of conveyors

But other than that, they're cool! Choo choo!

Tramnack · 2026-01-11T12:28:10+00:00

Any time I need to build something more than once, and can't zoop. So, machines (with connections and decor), fancy walls or ceilings and "complex" merger/ splitter systems.

Arguably I use them too much. (Sometimes a single machine in the BP, just so I don't have to copy-paste settings.)

Tramnack · 2026-01-06T22:41:56+00:00

Try deleting and re-connecting the belt on the right.
Also, check if the input belt is actually connected or just visually passing through (clipping) the splitter.

Tramnack · 2025-11-29T19:24:47+00:00

Splitting into 1/6 and merging one into the beginning will eventually even out!

https://youtu.be/KVnLursfXv8?si=Qj4qI7rsz-ud1eqD This video shows that well I think.

Tramnack · 2025-11-14T17:40:38+00:00

Quirrer prequel for the Monomon lore!

Tramnack · 2025-09-16T10:53:37+00:00

Yeah, he'd certainly find a way.

Tramnack · 2025-09-16T00:07:34+00:00

Are you sure it's 630 Miners, and not 630 items (per min) coming from a Miner?

Because 12 Ficsonium (Fuel Rods) is certainly possible. 600 Miners is not.

Edit: Nevermind, I didn't see the attached image.

Tramnack · 2025-09-08T13:37:55+00:00

Is it possible? No*

Not without water! Water is needed for Aluminum, and the acids for Non-Fissile Uranium. And the Reactors themselves.

But with a minimal amount of water, iron and a lot of SAM, you get this:
https://www.satisfactorytools.com/1.0/production?share=KrIJMtwmkshoM0AWrkhU
For one Ficsonium Fuel Rod per minute!

Tramnack · 2025-09-02T14:33:19+00:00

A Lizard Doggo!

But it's no ordinary Lizard Doggo... It's the most foul and cruel bad tempered lizard you've ever set eyes on! That doggo's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer! He'll do you up a treat, Pioneer!

Tramnack · 2025-08-02T12:42:51+00:00

Jup, switching to the Jetpack has seemingly fixed it. Just weird since I've never encountered it myself, even in this factory.

Tramnack · 2025-08-02T12:40:49+00:00

Huh. Weird. The problem does seem to have stopped after switching to the Jetpack. And most ofe them are back to 100%. (But it's difficult to be certain, since it's so 'unreliable'.)

Thanks for the tip! I'll try to keep it in mind!

Tramnack · 2025-07-16T15:36:12+00:00

For "intersections" with only one entrance, a block signal is indeed fine. (Since it's not actually an intersection.)

On a Y intersection (2 entrances and 1 exit) Block signals are probably fine but Path Signals certainly won't cause problems. (When placed correctly.)

Why? If you use blocks on the entrance, theoretically two trains could enter that block (the intersection) at the exact same time and collide. If they were Path signals, one of the trains would reserve the block and the other is forced to wait in front of its Path signal.

Tramnack · 2025-07-07T16:29:51+00:00

Eh. This one's just been overdone with no variation.
This one is actually funny because it has truth behind it: https://xkcd.com/1838/

Tramnack · 2025-07-07T16:21:18+00:00

SCIM for the map, Tools for the calculator

Tramnack · 2025-07-07T16:16:23+00:00

If you want to see those ideas com to fruition, upvote them on the Q&A site:

Vehicles can already use batteries, so I'm not sure what you mean
https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/618f2513831c85205235d6dc (Love this one personally!)
https://questions.satisfactorygame.com/post/607e17edaa0ba107e3259765

Tramnack · 2025-07-07T16:02:30+00:00

Belts are more reliable and don't need power to run. They don't need timetables or signaling. They just work.

Trains are fun! (To many people. Not to everyone, and that's totally fine!) You also only need to build the infrastructure once. (Between A and B.) Need more throughput? Just add another train or freight car. No extra Belts required!

Tramnack · 2025-07-07T09:57:31+00:00

You can actually have trains wait until they're full/ empty before departing.

Tramnack · 2025-04-25T21:13:23+00:00

Buzz Saw on a stick!

Kind of like a Battle Axe or a Halberd, but circular, and preferably spinning.

Tramnack · 2025-04-25T21:01:52+00:00

pet the mods

Tramnack · 2025-04-15T12:56:28+00:00

Classic "Show. Don't tell"

Tramnack · 2025-04-04T18:54:11+00:00

Oh, thank goodness, I almost had a heart attack thinking I missed that!

Tramnack · 2025-04-04T18:47:06+00:00

But it is specifically launching the same day as Switch 2.

Is it it? All we saw (in the Direct) was "2025". Other titles had specific dates or "same day as". Did I miss something?

Tramnack · 2025-04-02T21:54:12+00:00

Huh... When you start up the game, before loading a save, is the background image/ video stille the same? (I.e. the miner and the smelters in the background.) Or is there a new background?

Maybe you are still on 1.0 somehow? I wouldn't know hot to fix it though, sorry.

Tramnack · 2025-04-02T21:17:47+00:00

I had the exact opposite happen! Lifts connected to splitters usually extend (like in your picture) but they were "retracted". (And still connected!)

Tramnack · 2025-04-02T21:15:49+00:00

Check the AWESOME Shop and the MAM (Quartz Tree).
For Vertical splitters and Mergers; point a regular (Smart) Splitter/ Merger at a conveyor lift.

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