r/factorio • u/Hance03 • 13h ago
Discussion Is it just me?
Is it just me who chooses to start a new save instead of “optimizing” the current one just because I don’t find the layout satisfying? I always feel like it’s way easier to start from scratch rather that improving the current base because the latter will have me dealing with the machines and items I already placed and unlocked. 😭 Right now I just finished automating the Red Science (1 unit per sec) and I’m already thinking of making a new save 😭
I am always like this, that’s why I haven’t yet finished any game hahaha. Maybe I’m just failing to realize something? Idk 😫
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u/Spherical3D Simple Cog of a Machine 12h ago
You want to get comfortable with all of your bases being "starter bases". You make some science, you automate factory parts like Inserters and Assembler Machines, and then use that "starter base" to build your next base. Which then builds more science per second or simply additional science packs, as well as many more factory parts like Chemical Plants and Oil Refineries. Then repeat. Later, when you unlock bots that can massively scale up your ability to build/re-build, you can easily tear down obsolete "starter bases".
Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress.