Afaik that's signalling issue. I've had similar problem with trains magically ignoring other stations but closest one until I've removed 1 signal at the rail split and placed them after.


Edit: Here are the locations of removed signals:

Am I the only one, that thinks trains need more profound changes first? I mean the suggestions listed here are nice and interesting, but they are superficial: They are about the outside feel of the train system in game. Yet we are still have so much missing from the core of train handling: - better ...

ssilk wrote:Please, could someone make a validated simple list of steam engines, needed burners, needed pumps?

no point now - better wait till 0.9

Cellidor wrote: Oh I know, I'm going to be mining out the iron behind it before I cover it up though.

Err no you need more boilers (burners) not steam engines.

You need at least 7 boilers for 5 turbines to have 100% efficiency

That's not a real tradeoff. A minor inconvenience really.

problem is there is no real tradeoff for productivity modules, thats why they need artificial limitations.

while holding a new module in mouse shift-click old one to loot it into inventory, then right-click to insert new one.

I actually like them this way. I know the set of rules they operate at, and I know it is possible to solve or avoid the problems using in game mechanics. And at the end of the day instead of boring lines I end up with fancy networks riddles with different flow normalizers.

10x10 was said in spur of the moment - i was trying to say that even this small addition would make a difference for me.

I dont think you've understood. As stated before I dont mind charge speed as much - main gripe is with humongous area coverage of roboport. I would be happy if we would get an antenna that does nothing but gives us 10x10 robot coverage, while charge speed problem can be avoided using current game me...

As long as coal is an finite source this is VERY interresting to see, but will be never build by myself, even with blueprints ;) Just because its finite in vicinity doesnt mean it would suddenly disappear. My coal storage could probably fuel my boiler station for a week of real time before I will n...

Well I usually dont build roboports too far from my base (furthest is usually directly at base walls) as such I've never had such problem. Besides I dont believe constricting robots to roboport are is a good solution - they are already demanding as is with extremely basic pathing, if there are actua...

Are you playing the latest version? it sounds like you dont have roboports

Thats is why i was proposing either additional structures or separation of function. Atm roboport can do 3 things well: - damage repair - building reconstruction - blanket coverage for small scale production with high specificity. (provider chests for assembly stations) Due to the limited charging a...

When I speak about inefficient i am talking about number of bots/area ratio in my case area has direct relation to efficiency of the roboport. I know where my material flows and how fast the flow is. I also know that 1 roboport is unable to handle 1 blue belt worth of material. And I am not talking ...

thats what I meant by inefficient - they cannot support enough robots for area so large.

I think it would be better to add supporting buildings to roboports as i've mentioned before here, or split roboport into two separate structures: one for area other is for charging.

2 reactors produce more energy, than he can consume

Yes more laser turrets you have - faster they will shoot.

2 fusion reactors are necessary if you tend to have multiple exosuits (faster speed) and shields at the expense of batteries.

It is possible to create specialized logistic system. In fact i am making one now that will separate and store different ores at different locations. The only inconvenience comes from roboports - at 4 charging slots and 50x50 service area they are too inefficient for high throughput systems.

BurnHard wrote:That's where I see fuel in barrels be useful for...

then what is the point of having tank cart? That is my question. If tank cart will carry barrels - how is it any different from cargo wagon?