Production chains

Factorio: a row of assembling machines connects a copper-plate input belt to a copper-cable output belt.The previous stage supplies copper platesThis link makes an intermediate componentCable moves downstream along the chain
FactorioOne link: plates into cable
  1. The previous stage supplies copper plates
  2. This link makes an intermediate component
  3. Cable moves downstream along the chain
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One recipe’s output becomes the next recipe’s input. The player supplies raw materials, intermediate components and enough capacity at every stage.

Design tips

  • Let players inspect recipe dependencies from the final product.
  • Distinguish missing inputs from insufficient production capacity.

Examples