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I got really in to Factorio for a while. Then I beat it (Launched the rocket in to space), and ever since then I have no desire to go back. I think it just fee

I got really in to Factorio for a while. Then I beat it (Launched the rocket in to space), and ever since then I have no desire to go back. I think it just feels too much like work for me now. I think the fact that Factorio feels so much like programming both makes the game great, and makes the game exhausting. Nowadays, after a full day programming, I just want to relax with games that don't require refactoring. That being said, it's a great game and would still recommend it to anyone that hasn't played through it.

mrmuagi 6y ago
If you want to add some replayability, I'd suggest you try Bob's mods. Other than that, I share the same feeling, low replayability contrasted by its high playability.
- cwkoss 6y ago
  Space Exploration mod adds a wonderful "new game plus" type experience: launching the rocket is just the first step towards building a galactic empire. You actually ride the rocket up into orbit and there are many new space-only buildings and sciences. It's amazing how powerful the mod system is. FNEI is a great in-game directory of resources/recipes that I'd recommend with any new mods you're trying. SpaceEx add a whole new 'navigation satellite' mode that lets your remotely configure buildings and an interface for selecting planets and stars (in addition to the standard new buildings/recipes/vehicles of most mods). Factorissimo (building that can be entered and contain more land than their footprint) and Recursive blueprints (automated blueprint usage) also add tons of potential depth.
rkuykendall-com 6y ago
An alternative to the "add more complexity" of Bobs & Angels is to push for more throughput. I find the base game you described pretty boring, and had much more fun building a mega-base (1,000 science per minute production / consumption). My design limited me around there, and now I'm dreaming about major structural changes to get my next base over 2k.

mrmuagi 6y ago

If you want to add some replayability, I'd suggest you try Bob's mods. Other than that, I share the same feeling, low replayability contrasted by its high playability.

cwkoss 6y ago
Space Exploration mod adds a wonderful "new game plus" type experience: launching the rocket is just the first step towards building a galactic empire. You actually ride the rocket up into orbit and there are many new space-only buildings and sciences. It's amazing how powerful the mod system is. FNEI is a great in-game directory of resources/recipes that I'd recommend with any new mods you're trying. SpaceEx add a whole new 'navigation satellite' mode that lets your remotely configure buildings and an interface for selecting planets and stars (in addition to the standard new buildings/recipes/vehicles of most mods). Factorissimo (building that can be entered and contain more land than their footprint) and Recursive blueprints (automated blueprint usage) also add tons of potential depth.

rkuykendall-com 6y ago

An alternative to the "add more complexity" of Bobs & Angels is to push for more throughput. I find the base game you described pretty boring, and had much more fun building a mega-base (1,000 science per minute production / consumption). My design limited me around there, and now I'm dreaming about major structural changes to get my next base over 2k.