Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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TL;DR
Change size of fluid tanks from 3x3 to 2x2

What ?
Change size of fluid tanks from 3x3 to 2x2. This is similar to other suggestions here, but not exactly the same, unless my search wasn't good enough.
Why ?
  • The tanks will then match the physical size of the 3 tanks in the fluid wagons, each of which holds the same amount of fluid as a 3x3 ground tank. So logically and physically it makes sense.
  • Efficient fluid loaders and unloaders will be much easier to design.
  • It would really help the factorio OCD community. :)
  • More people will exploit the segregation capability of tanks on fluid wagons, enriching the game.
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Re: Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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Wouldnt mind this either though instead of changing it make another? Could look like a silo type tank.
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Re: Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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Or we could have a 2*2 tank that holds 25000L and a 3*3 tank that holds 56250L. Same density of fluid storage as the fluid wagon, more options for construction.
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Re: Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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totally agree with this suggestion.
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Re: Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

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Upvoting this.
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Re: Change 'ground' fluid tanks to 2x2 to match fluid wagons

Post by Aeternus »

Agreed. Current model can be a "Big storage tank" with a 2x2 "Small storage tank" for easy connecting to rail stations. 'Though a small tank may have issues displaying the fluid level - not much room for that on the model.
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