I tend to lean toward belt use, even in the end game. However, there are times when the bots are vital. I suspect, from the plethora of mods making them available sooner, or more powerful, that bots will remain even if they are removed.

I am not unhappy. I was just reporting an odd occurrence. I tend to restart until I see something I like anyway. I doubt you want to go to the trouble of making him able to swim; that would lead to too many complications.

Wrong search terms. Bug in my attempt to find a duplicate.

Generated a map with medium water settings, and my poor astronaut started in the middle of a lake with only enough dirt for his feet.