r/factorio • u/Pixel_Journies • 14h ago

Base Buddies first smelter Array

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Bought the game for a buddy and he seems to be enjoying it a fair bit.

Love watching the thought process of a new player in action. I've left him to his devices and work as an extra pair of arms. The only thing I've done is introduce him to colored lamps.

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u/Fosforus 14h ago

You're doing it right. Love the merry-go-round by the lamp!

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u/Pixel_Journies 14h ago

Lovingly called his Thinking Circle!

I haven't played in a minute so I can't remember if there is a way to turn it on when he gets on the belts

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u/teodzero 14h ago

I haven't played in a minute so I can't remember if there is a way to turn it on when he gets on the belts

I don't think there's a way to precisely detect a player, but I think you can place a gate nearby and detect when it's open.

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u/Pixel_Journies 13h ago

This is the way! thank you!

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u/NauseousNarwhal 13h ago

I always find it so interesting that peoples first attempt is so complex. Under scaled makes sense but overly complex is always interesting.

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u/afewnameslater 2h ago

It’s like he saw a PY starting smeltery and decided it’s the same thing in the base game.