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by brunzenstein
Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:19 pm
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: machine logistic
Replies: 2
Views: 157

Re: machine logistic


Connect a wire to the machine, set the machine to "set recipe". It will try to craft the item you send as a signal.

And that's where simple ends.


Using the Assembler on the Network in conjunction with a Constant Combinator to determine which production needs to switch materials can be less ...
by brunzenstein
Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: machine logistic
Replies: 2
Views: 157

machine logistic

Is there a video that explains in simple terms how to instruct machines over a network to manufacture specific items?
by brunzenstein
Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:36 am
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: Apple Macintosh - shortcut to the map editor
Replies: 0
Views: 164

Apple Macintosh - shortcut to the map editor

On the Apple Macintosh the shortcut to the map editor is not as described in the book but is control-option-E
by brunzenstein
Sat Nov 23, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)

posila wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2024 11:36 am
thank you indeed postila for your dedication!
by brunzenstein
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Gameplay Help
Topic: Ideal starting map for SpaceAge?
Replies: 5
Views: 3261

Ideal starting map for SpaceAge?

Is there a idea for a Ideal starting map for a fresh start for SpaceAge?
by brunzenstein
Fri Nov 22, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: Resolved Problems and Bugs
Topic: [posila][2.0.14][macOS] Massive performance regression versus 1.1.110 when zoomed in
Replies: 36
Views: 9765

Re: [2.0.14][macOS] Massive performance regression versus 1.1.110 when zoomed in

posila wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:08 pm
Internally, we are currently discussing when we can drop compatibility with MacOS X 10.10, so that we can update C++ compiler, so that we can use some C++ 20 standard library classes and functions.
Please do so and drop MacOS X 10.10 today - not tomorrow !
by brunzenstein
Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: Releases
Topic: Version 2.0.21
Replies: 28
Views: 25790

Re: Version 2.0.21

2.0.21 has had a massive performance improvement on the Mac if I turn "render in native resolution" back on.
I don't know what you've done but the result on a MacBook Air M2 is stunning indeed.
Chapeau!
Also on my vintage 2016 MacBook Pro running Monterey Factorio is now
(not perfect as scrolling ...
by brunzenstein
Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)

Same for me -
2.0.21 has had a massive performance improvement if I turn "render in native resolution" back on.
I don't know what you've done but the result on a MacBook Air M2 is stunning indeed.
Chapeau!
Also on my vintage 2016 MacBook Pro running Monterey Factorio is now
(not perfect as ...
by brunzenstein
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)


Hmm, I see, interesting. Thank you for the data.

Do you guys expericence any negative effects when Vsync is off - specifically, do you see screen tearing?

@hgschmie: what macOS version do you have?


Running with Vsync off let Factorio run smoother indeed on a MacBook Air M2 as well as on my ...
by brunzenstein
Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: The correct command for long reach is?
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: The correct command for long reach is?


I mean it's obvious from your answer that it worked for build & reach distance, but not resource-reach and item-drop, and this is miscommunication. I will add the 2 new ones to the Wiki.


Hi morsk

Could you help me with another one:
How to clear console history?

player.clear_console()

dosesn ...
by brunzenstein
Wed Nov 20, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: The correct command for long reach is?
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: The correct command for long reach is?

morsk wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 4:06 pm I mean it's obvious from your answer that it worked for build & reach distance, but not resource-reach and item-drop, and this is miscommunication. I will add the 2 new ones to the Wiki.
Thanks for your swift reaction - Chapeau!
by brunzenstein
Wed Nov 20, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: The correct command for long reach is?
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

Re: The correct command for long reach is?


These commands still work for long reach. You can see the difference if you zoom out, and try to delete an item at a far corner of the screen. It works.

The change is they don't work in Remote View, because it only does bot requests, not real "reach". I don't know if there's any way to get the ...
by brunzenstein
Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: In search for the oldest Factorio player
Replies: 1
Views: 577

In search for the oldest Factorio player

Im 76 years and follow Factorio since 2016.
anyone beat me?
by brunzenstein
Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay



After cleaning those fans and air vents my notebook does not overheat anymore (resulting in thermal throttling) and the framerate stays constant.


Occam’s razor in full swing :-)
Factorio folks should indeed ask the user first to try to solve the stuttering with a "blow job" :D
Luckily the ...
by brunzenstein
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)



The game slows down significantly after about fifteen minutes, even on up-to-date machines running the latest software.

That's what you experience? Up until now I was under the impression 2.0 runs fine for you on both your 2016 MacBook Pro and MacBook Pro M2.




Sorry for being unclear dear ...
by brunzenstein
Tue Nov 19, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: The correct command for long reach is?
Replies: 6
Views: 1134

The correct command for long reach is?

/c local reach = 10000
game.player.force.character_build_distance_bonus = reach
game.player.force.character_reach_distance_bonus = reach

This command (as listed on the console Lua site) wont work - can anyone give me a helping hand?
by brunzenstein
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)



Thank you for the support. Yes, my perception of things is definitelly clouded, that's without question. So I am sorry for overreacting to things.



Thank you for your helpful post.

Please remember to never take criticism (even if it is strongly worded) personally.
Rest assured that all ...
by brunzenstein
Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)
Replies: 125
Views: 22471

Re: [2.0.7] Frequent FPS slowdowns during gameplay (Apple Silicon)




Your emotional experience is valid and important...
Thank you, it means a lot to me.

To clarify, I am not the Mac guy ... I am OpenGL/DirectX/graphics subsystem guy ... and so far this seems to "fall into my department"




What I don't understand, given the current state of Mac ...
by brunzenstein
Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: How to install on Mac both basic game and Space Age expansion?
Replies: 22
Views: 5467

Re: How to install on Mac both basic game and Space Age expansion?


I think you might be confusing GoG and Humble Bundle's applet here... (also, not to be confused with Humble Bundle as a Steam keys reseller itself.)

Factorio has DRM for :
- The stores : Wube's through the Humble Bundle applet, GoG's, Steam's
- In-game updates (much smaller downloads usually ...
by brunzenstein
Sun Nov 17, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: How to install on Mac both basic game and Space Age expansion?
Replies: 22
Views: 5467

Re: How to install on Mac both basic game and Space Age expansion?




… I saw a notice somewhere that Space Age has different game play than the base game in the early stages of the game, so they recommended that new players start by buying the Space Age key as well.
I think you're probably referring to a sentence in this blog post: https://factorio.com/blog ...

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