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TL;DR

instead of 4 fluidboxes for pipe, just do however many are needed.

What ?

above ground pipes connect on 4 sides, and have 4 fluidboxes even if only 2 are used.

underground pipes have 2 fluidboxes which are typically always used but don't see why a disconnected fluidbox should be considered, either.

perhaps they can be allocated as needed when adjacent pipes are placed.

Why ?

the current list of "acceptable efficient build layouts" is pretty limited, and this would allow more use of the cooler-looking above ground pipes with the window. it might also prevent some common performance traps that new players end up in once they expand a nuclear setup, for example.

nevermind, i'm an idiot