[Request] ores as a grid

[DarkLordRobo]

Simple mod request, make ores generate in square patches filling a grid. Either editable in settings or set to 32x32 chunks. The reason being I want to be able to just place mining blueprints without having to individually tweak for each one.

Edit: I think I explained it poorly, so here's another attempt. When I say "filling a grid" I mean that if the ore generated on 32x32 chunks, ore would fill the entire chunk.

[Green Cat]

Second for this request.

I will try to take it further.

Before we start the game, each ore's size (not richness, but it's size) to have clear numbers. Aka if you select iron to be size 8 = every ore patch, even the last we ever find, will have an 8 x 8 size. Perfect square. However, the tricky part comes from: the richness to increase the more far we go.

Also, if someone doesen't get why it's so much of a deal, please try https://mods.factorio.com/mod/Spaghetorio

Also, if you love trains: https://mods.factorio.com/mod/yi_railwa ... 13c03777b6

Regarding the Railways, they are only decoration, they are not as good as vanila but if you love trains, you must try that mod (not few minutes via creative/cheat, but actually build them and have them run). If you don't like trains avoid since it's a lot to do just to have the trains. Plus most are very slow vs vanilla.

Anyways. I will say it agian, if you ever play using both mods, you will understand why you really want such perfect size. It's an absolut nightmare when you need tons of materials and every ore patch is differently shaped.

[eugenekay]

Ribbon Maze does this, sort of. I like the challenge of building "Grid Sized" Blueprints to connect-the-dots, but it is not for everybody.

You could try to adapt the Resource Placement Function if you only want that part of the Mod.

Good Luck!