It is not unusual at all. But you don't have to restart the whole game. At times as I unlock new techs I will level my base and redesign it to utilize all the new tech I have unlocked. For me, this usually happens once I have reached construction bots. New mall, bigger smelters, better layout, less...

Thats good advice @BlueTemplar - I'm just worried about biters seiging my base while im away, even with my defenses. I've actually managed to stay very unspoiled for a lot of the new content, so I'm excited, if nervous about being prepared for spess!

I've been caught in a loop of getting up to blue/yellow, then restarting because I get frustrated with my start, early base, or I feel I could do everything a lot neater and faster... Does anyone else get this problem? I've had it in a few other games, but especially factorio. Maybe its just the per...

For those that are time-limited to enjoy the game : - Don't overbuild and try to always have a trickle of science instead of fully stopping your factory every time you change production. - Liberally use saves, and save-scum to be ready for upcoming enemy attacks (after you know that they did and wh...

A friend invited me to his house, and he had two computers set up to play LAN factorio with his roommate! I was allowed to drive a tank around for a bit, and I bought it when I went home- not much of an idea of what I was buying, because I liked to just go into games blind