Factorio Guide

Factorio - Mod Collection by Boris for Factorio

Factorio – Mod Collection by Boris

Overview

A personal collection of mods, That I use for Factorio.All the mods linked to in this guide were made by other users of the Factorio Community.Factorio Ingame Mod InstallerFactorio Modshttps://mods.factorio.com/My Other Mod Collections:FactorioFallout 4Fallout: New VegasWarning / Notice:In the likelihood that something goes wrong, I take no responsibility for any damage caused, By using any of the mods / programs linked with in this Guide. As always its up to you the user to ensure the files you download are safe before use.*No Copyright Infringement Intended*If any is found, Contact me via the comments section with what you want removing and I’ll remove it.If you have a question about this guide or need help i’ll try my best to provide help where i can, Please use the comments section below. its nothing personal but I Block & Remove all friend requests i dont know on the grounds of phishing attempts, I wish steam would fix this issue.- – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please note, This guide may need updating as some of the mods linked may need updating and/or be discontinued. But ive made it Public again, To spotlight mods and what i would recommend.- – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A.I Difficulty

Rampant by Veden[mods.factorio.com] Adds a new Biter AI that makes the game alot harder. *Note: 9/06/2018 Rampant update V0.16.30, Not working. Fix: Download & Manually Install, Rampant V0.16.24 from [link] Thanks to “JustinforJustice Cx” for bringing this to my attention.

Map Generation

Terrain Generation:
Alien Biomes by Earendel[mods.factorio.com] Adds new biomes. (Snow, Volcanic, Crater and alien mixed Dirt, Sand, Grass)

Alien Biomes (High-Res Terrain) by Earendel[mods.factorio.com] High-Resolution textures for alien biomes.

Resource Generation:
Resource Spawner Overhaul by Orzelek[mods.factorio.com] I dont even know what this does, But hey i got it recommened! I think it lowers and staggers the amount of ore you get per ore chunk in every ore patch. So you no longer get massive amounts of ore in a patch of ore.

Tools & Utilities

Picker Extended Version by Nexela[mods.factorio.com] Adds alot of useful tools and tweaks to the base game.

Upgrade Builder and Planner by Klonan[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to upgrade already existing items that have already been placed quickly.

Fully Automated Rail Layer by Choumiko[mods.factorio.com] Also known as F.A.R.L. Helps you lay train tracks easily, Takes a while to understand and master but works very well and saves alot of time.

Squeak Through by Supercheese[mods.factorio.com] Reduces the collision boxes for structures allowing you to pass by them. Example, Solar Panels.

Auto Fill by Nexela[mods.factorio.com] Automatically fill newly deployed items with a little fuel/ammo.

Creative Mode (Fix for 0.16) by Chrisgbk[mods.factorio.com] Provides Cheats & Creative Mode. Fan update of Creative Mode[mods.factorio.com] to work with 0.16. Grateful for the update!

Auto Research by canidae[mods.factorio.com] Automates research so you can spend more time else where. Hotkey Shift+T

Time Tools (+game speed +clock combinators) by binbinhfr[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to view and alter game speeds.

Bottleneck by trold[mods.factorio.com] Allows see input starved machines.

Text Plates by Earendel[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to build useful text signs and labels.

Blueprints

Looking to import Blueprints?

www.factorioprints.com

Useful Mods for Blueprints:

Foreman by Earendel[mods.factorio.com] A tool for manipulating blueprints and storing them.

Nanobots: Early Bots by Nexela[mods.factorio.com] Allowing you to use blueprints from the start of the game by allowing you to build Nanobots that requires you to craft ammo for the bots to function. Balanced.

Bluebuild by Mylon[mods.factorio.com] Allowing you to use blueprints from the start of the game with out use of bots. Cheat.

Defense

New Turrets:
Atomic Artillery by SirDoomBox[mods.factorio.com] Adds both artillery turrets & artillery wagons along with its ammo. explosive, nuclear.

Cannon Turret by Vortik[mods.factorio.com] Adds a new type of turret & ammo, That fires a powerful but slow tank cannon.

RocketTurrets Vanilla Version by Kamsta99[mods.factorio.com] Adds a new type of turret, That fires rockets.

Optional Mods:
Turret Shields by OwnlyMe[mods.factorio.com] Adds research to allow turrets to have shields.

Napalm Artillery[mods.factorio.com] Adds a new Napalm Artillery Shells for use in the “Atomic Artillery” mod.

Visual Mods:
Bullet Trails by Eaendel[mods.factorio.com] Adds tracers to all weapons and turrets.

Mushroom Cloud by Arcitos[mods.factorio.com] Adds a better explosive effect to the Atomic Bomb and Atomic Shells.

Epic Artillery Sounds by MadClown01[mods.factorio.com] Changes the firing sound for the artillery from the “Atomic Artillery” mod.

Big Brother by Afforess[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to upgrade your radar.

Structures

Alternative Mining:
Deep Core Mining by Vortik[mods.factorio.com] Ore has a 10% chance when depleted to spawn as a deep core ore. Which works like an oil rig that provides infinite ore, but reduces yeld like oil. High crafting cost and high energy cost. I started using this as i got sick of building rail ways and outposts just for the ore to go and the outpost be pointless.

Water Well (pump free water from the ground) by binbinhfr[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to build a water well.

Storage:
Factorissimo2 by MagmaMcFry[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to build a warehouse, With an interior to build your factory inside.

Warehousing Mod by Anoyomouse[mods.factorio.com] Massive Storage Buildings, Great for hording raw ore, or Iron, Copper Plates.

Inserters:
Bulk Rail Unloader by Therax[mods.factorio.com] Adds a new loader and unloader for trains.

Miniloader by therax[mods.factorio.com] Adds Miniloaders to the game that allow you to load & unload items from containers.

Sorters:
Belt sorter by judos[mods.factorio.com] Adds new belt sorter that sort items.

Item Stacking:
Deadlock’s Stacking Beltboxes by Deadlock989[mods.factorio.com] Allows stacking and unstacking of items up to x5 per stack.

Others:
Longer Underground Belt (Aligned) by Peppe[mods.factorio.com] Extends underground belt distance based on their speed.

Beautiful Bridge Railway by kapaer[mods.factorio.com] Allows you to craft special bridge track thats able to go over water.

Flare Stack by GotLag[mods.factorio.com] Adds new flare stacks that allow the destruction of unwanted items & fluids.

Vehicles

If your looking for new vehicles i would highly recommend the AAI Vehicles found below this tab.

Vehicles:
HeavyTank by TexugoMaldito[mods.factorio.com] Adds a heavy tank to the game.

Helicopters by kumpu[mods.factorio.com] Adds a very fast combat Helicopters to the game.

Senpais Trains by LuziferSenpai[mods.factorio.com] Adds alot of train content. Combat & Electric Trains, New Wagons and alot more.

Optional:
Exploration Vehicle 0.16 by De7ilx[mods.factorio.com] Allows cars to destroy trees and rocks while being driven.

Vehicle Grid by Optera[mods.factorio.com] Adds an equipment grid to vehicles including most mods vehicles.

AAI Mods

AAI Mods by Earendel

Dependencies:

  • Data Raw Prototypes[mods.factorio.com]
  • Detached Gun Sounds[mods.factorio.com]
  • Off Grid Effects[mods.factorio.com]

    *These dependencies are not required unless your using the “AAI Programmable Structures & Vehicles” mods. Also please note these mods are not available in the in-game mod browser, Thanks to Benjamin Barrels for bring this to my attention.

AAI Structures:

  • AAI Industry[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds alternative new crafting components and structures for building and crafting other AAI mods items.

  • AAI Programmable Structures[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds scanning and control structures allowing you to automate your base using Vehicles.

AAI Programing:

  • AAI Programmable Vehicles[mods.factorio.com]
    Gives Vehicles AI and allows you to control them with the use of the “remote control handset” tool. With ther parts of the AAI mods installed it extends functionality to allowing you to automate patrols, friendly base navigation, vehicle-based mining, and more advanced applications.

  • AAI Signals[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds additional settings and signals for use with AAI Programmable Vehicles.

  • AAI Zones[mods.factorio.com]
    Gives you the “Zone Planning” Tool that will help you set up paths Programmable Vehicles.
    *Prevents Turret Creeping*

AAI Vehicles:

  • AAI Vehicles: Chaingunner[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new light tank class vehicle that is equiped with a powerful Chaingun.

  • AAI Vehicles: Flame Tank[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new tank class vehicle that is equiped with a Flamethrower.

  • AAI Vehicles: Flame Tumbler[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new buggy class vehicle that is equiped with a Flamethrower.

  • AAI Vehicles: Hauler[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new logistic class vehicle that is designed for carrying large amounts of items.

  • AAI Vehicles: Laser Tank[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new tank class vehicle that is equiped with a Lazer Cannon.

  • AAI Vehicles: Miner[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds several, upgradeable mining vehicles that is can mine large amounts of ore quickly.

  • AAI Vehicles: Warden[mods.factorio.com]
    Adds a new support class vehicle that is equiped with a support slow gun.
    This vehicle also resupplies and repairs nearby vehiciles and structures.

Dont want to use all of the mod? Try using “AAI Programmable Vehicles”, “AAI Signals” and “AAI Vehicles”. Seems to work great.

How To: Manaualy Installing Mods (basic guide)

1.) Download your desired mod or mod version from:
[link]

2.) Move selected file into the directory below:

%appdata%Factoriomods
or
C:UsersYOUR-USER-NAMEAppDataRoamingFactoriomods

Obviously “YOUR-USER-NAME” is your computer user name not that.

3.) Launch your game and then enable it in the mod selection screen.

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