[Rseding91] Fluid entities limited by inputs are still active even when non-fluid inputs constrained

[enderland]

My understanding from the technical factorio discord is entities which are input constrained by non-fluids are inactive. This means:

1) a sulfuric acid machine with sufficient water and sulfur (but zero iron) will be inactive.
2) a sulfuric acid machine with sufficient iron and sulfur (but no water) will be active.
3) a machine that only has fluid inputs/outputs never becomes inactive

However, when there is any fluid output at all, it seems these input constraints are no longer applying.

My testing seems to suggest if there is >0 output fluid, in all situations the entity will remain active regardless of input limitations. A sulfuric acid machine with zero inputs (but 1 sulfuric for output) appears active at all times.

Is it the case that the presence of any fluid in a machine output keeps it active, even if it's input constrained (and not because the machine is full)? Or should the machine which is input constrained by non-fluids with fluid in its output be going inactive?

[Rseding91]

Thanks for the report. This is now fixed for the next 1.1. release.

[dzbanek]

After upgrading to latest version:

https://gifyu.com/image/S6YJt

Any chance it's related to this one?

[Rseding91]

After upgrading to latest version:

https://gifyu.com/image/S6YJt

Any chance it's related to this one?

Most likely yes. I'm going to revert this change for the next 1.1. release and maybe re-visit it in 2.0. We clearly don't have any tests around this particular case with fluids.

[dzbanek]

Is there a way to open a 1.1.93 savegame with 1.1.92 game or am I forced to wait for the new release? Noticed the bug too late, can't play.

[Rseding91]

Is there a way to open a 1.1.93 savegame with 1.1.92 game or am I forced to wait for the new release? Noticed the bug too late, can't play.

There is not. But the release is running right now.

[dzbanek]

Thank you.