Factories

A good way to think about how factories work in the Mainframe is that it's a reverse manufacturing system:

You start with a Blueprint -> Requirements -> Gather & Process -> Build

Ask yourself, "What do I need to make this Blueprint?", then design a factory run by NikNaks to build it!

Example Factory

Place a target blueprint with a Builder NikNak. When the required resources are met, the Builder will build the mesh.

Design the factory layout needed for obtaining the resources for completing your blueprint (i.e. processing machines, conveyor paths, and drop zones)

Bring in the right NikNaks who are well suited to do your tasks! If you have good rapport, they will start working at your factory!

Strategic Design Principles

High-level strategies for setting up a good factory.

Flow efficiency

What's the weakest / slowest part of your factory?

If you improve that, then your output will be greater

What resources are available in your base?

Optimize for what's needed for your blueprint!

Efficient NikNak navigation

How to layout your factory so it's easy for NikNaks to get around?

Taking care of your NikNaks

Working at factories wears NikNaks out - they get tired. Make sure you take care of them so they don't collapse forever!

For every NikNak that works at your factory, you should make sure they have a Bed and a House for sleeping at night.