Order Your Base with CITY BLOCKS | Factorio 0.18 Tutorial/Guide/How-to

How to Structure Your Base Using City Blocks in Factorio

1. Introduction to City Blocks:

   • City blocks are a concept popularized by Nilaus in Factorio to help structure bases efficiently.
   • Each city block is 100 by 100 tiles and is characterized by a path around it with large power poles and roboports for logistics coverage.

2. Benefits of City Blocks:

   • Provides an aesthetic appeal and structured design.
   • Facilitates easy identification and troubleshooting of production bottlenecks.
   • Allows for zooming in and out of specific production areas.
   • Enables easy scaling and replication of production units.

3. Creating a City Block Blueprint:

   • Start by placing four large power poles in a 2x2 grid to define the city block's boundaries.
   • Add roboports strategically within the city block for logistics coverage.
   • Ensure power poles and roboports are aligned correctly for efficient operation.
   • Incorporate red and green wires in the blueprint for future use.

4. Integrating Trains and Logistics:

   • Plan city block locations based on resource proximity and production needs.
   • Design train stations to seamlessly integrate with city blocks for resource transportation.
   • Utilize a main bus system to distribute resources efficiently across city blocks.
   • Consider using the Logistics Train Network mod for enhanced logistics management.

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of City Blocks:

   • Advantages include clear structure, compartmentalization, and ease of scaling.
   • Disadvantages involve space requirements, train congestion, and potential lack of base diversity.

6. Blueprint Book and Additional Resources:

   • Access Nilaus' blueprint book for ready-to-use city block designs.
   • Ensure proper alignment of the first city block with rails to avoid issues.

7. Conclusion:

   • Consider incorporating city blocks into your Factorio base design for improved organization and efficiency.
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By following these steps, you can effectively implement city blocks in your Factorio base to optimize production and logistics management.